Lupe Fiasco, Linkin Park, Others Donate Music For Haiti Relief Compilation
Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz and Bono announced that they were creating a track for the Haiti relief efforts, and now, several other artists have come together to join the movement.
Several major artists such as Linkin Park, Lupe Fiasco, Kenna, Enrique Iglesias, the Dave Matthews Band, Peter Gabriel, Alanis Morissette, Slash, The All-American Rejects, and Hoobastank have teamed up with Music For Relief recently to aid the country's earthquake victims.
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Kenna, Lupe Fiasco, Others Reach Mt. Kilimanjaro Peak For Clean Water Awareness
Recording artist/philanthropist Kenna and a team of celebs made their way to the top of Africa's largest free standing mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro, this week, as a part of the "Summit on the Summit" climb to raise awareness for the global clean water crisis.
He was joined by the likes of rapper Lupe Fiasco, actor Emile Hirsch, actress Jessica Biel, singer Santigold, Elizabeth Gore, Alexandra Cousteau, Bernise Ang, Kick Kennedy, Simon Isaacs, Michael ... Continue Reading
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‘Summit On The Summit’ Climbers on Last Leg of Climb for Global Clean Water Crisis
The climbers of Kenna's "Summit On The Summit: Kilimanjaro" climb are currently on the last leg of their trek up Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro ... and, they've put together a MySpace Playlist with their favorite songs that have helped them prepare for their now live climb.
You can check the playlist -- which includes Daft Punk's "Harder Better Faster Stronger," and a live version of N*E*R*D's "Soldier" featuring Santigold -- on Myspace right here.
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Joell Ortiz Readies Second Solo Album For March Release
Slaughterhouse member, Joell Ortiz, is gearing up for the release of a brand new album for March, titled Free Agent.
It will be the first album from the former Aftermath recording artist, since dropping the indie The Brick: Bodega Chronicles shortly after signing Dre's label back in 2007.
The upcoming album will be released through E1 Music, formerly Koch Records, and will feature a slew of producers and guests, including Akon, Brother Ali, Bun B ... Continue Reading
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Kenna Drops Track To Help Raise Awareness About The Global Clean Water Crisis
Grammy-nominated musician, philanthropist, and "actionist", Kenna, is climbing Tanzania's Mt. Kilimanjaro right now to raise awareness about the global clean water crisis.
He's not alone though. He has a group of notable friends who's joined him on the journey -- including actress Jessica Biel, Emile Hirsch, rapper Lupe Fiasco, singer Santigold, Isabel Lucas, and more.
In support of the "Summit On The Summit: Kilimanjaro" climb, Kenna has just released ... Continue Reading
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Lupe Fiasco Advises Young Rappers To Stay Indie … If You Can
Lupe Fiasco has always had a love/hate relationship with the industry, and now, that he's learned a few things throughout his stint in the music biz, the rapper will pass along little gems of wisdom here and there.
In a recent interview with AllHipHop, Fiasco had this to offer to young, aspiring rappers: stay indie.
"Stay independent, if you can finance yourself, you put in that work ethic and do it on your own," the rapper stated. "I definitely ... Continue Reading
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MTV Names Gucci Mane Mixtape Artist of the Year
Even while behind bars for a probation violation, Gucci Mane is still one of the hottest acts in hip-hop. 2009 was definitely his breakout year, and due mostly to his string of guest appearances and definitely his mixtape grind.
All those mixtapes were became so popular that MTV names the Atlanta rapper the Mixtape Artist of the Year for 2009, a title he probably deserves.
"It always feels good to be recognized by the streets," Gucci told MTV this ... Continue Reading
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