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	<title>Music On Play - We Global Now - VICTORY &#187; Hustle Simmons</title>
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		<title>News Blurb: Hustle Simmons, Stacy Epps, Benisour, and Scion Radio</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:37:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net)</dc:creator>
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:: The latest Philly-South Jersey connection comes in the form of Hustle Simmons and the release of their self-titled debut album, available on September 9th on Breakbread Projects/Traffik Distribution. The digital version is currently available on iTunes and select online retailers and has gained attention from Scheme Magazine, HipHopNation.org (Spain), and crowned in URB&#8217;s Next1000. [...]]]></description>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">:: The latest Philly-South Jersey connection comes in the form of <strong>Hustle Simmons</strong> and the release of their self-titled debut album, available on September 9<sup>th</sup> on Breakbread Projects/Traffik Distribution. The digital version is currently available on iTunes and select online retailers and has gained attention from <strong>Scheme Magazine</strong>, <strong>HipHopNation.org </strong>(Spain), and crowned in <strong>URB&#8217;s Next1000</strong>. Stay tuned for their upcoming national tour on their MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic"  target="_blank">myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic</a> ::</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the single <em>&#8220;Over And Out&#8221;</em></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">&#8220;Hustle Simmons surfaces real life issues…it&#8217;s a guarantee album that will keep your head moving&#8221;- </span></em><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Scheme Magazine</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – read the full article <a href="http://schememag.com/hip-hop/dave-ghetto-and-tha-s-ence/"  target="_blank">here</a></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Vote for Hustle Simmons on <strong>URB&#8217;s Next1000</strong></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/1045-Hustle+Simmons.php"  target="_blank">Http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/1045-Hustle+Simmons.php</a></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><strong>Much more after the jump!</strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2531" title="Stacy Epps" src="http://musiconplay.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/stacy-epps.jpg" alt="" width="420" height="268" /></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>Stacy Epps</strong>&#8216; debut album <strong>The Awakening</strong> is ready and set for its August 5<sup>th</sup> release on New Direction In Sound/Japanubia Musik. Demand for the album remains high as she has appeared on <strong>XLR8R.com</strong>, <strong>Creative Loafing Atlanta</strong>, and soon to be featured on <strong>Vapors Magazine</strong>. She is set for coast-to-coast release parties followed by a one-month European Tour kicking off in </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Berlin</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> on August 20<sup>th</sup>. Check the rest of her tour dates online on MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/stacyepps"  target="_blank">myspace.com/stacyepps</a></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to her first single, <em>&#8220;Floatin&#8217;&#8221;</em> here</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/stacyepps_floatin.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/stacyepps_floatin.mp3</a></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Preview the rest of the album here (do not publish link)</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2542" title="Benisour" src="http://musiconplay.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/benisour.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="197" /></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">::<strong> Benisour</strong> joins the legendary <strong>2 Live Crew</strong> along with local heavyweights <strong>THC</strong>, <strong>Garcia,</strong> and <strong>Parable</strong> for a special performance at <strong>The White Room</strong> in Downtown Miami this Thursday, July 17th. His set will include his latest single, <em><strong>&#8220;Rimz Chop&#8221;</strong></em> which has been trickling into mainstream radio throughout </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Florida</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> including <strong>Magic 101</strong> and </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Miami</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">&#8217;s own<strong> Power 96</strong>. For more upcoming shows and song updates, visit him online at <a href="http://myspace.com/benisour"  target="_blank">myspace.com/benisour</a> ::</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the <em>&#8220;Rimz Chop&#8221;</em> single here</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/benisour_rimzchop_clean.mp3"  target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/benisour_rimzchop_clean.mp3</span></a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the Bosses Only mixtape here</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://benisourthadon.podomatic.com/entry/2008-02-25T21_32_04-08_00"  target="_blank">Http://benisourthadon.podomatic.com/entry/2008-02-25T21_32_04-08_00</a></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">::<strong> Scion Radio</strong> is undeniably one of the biggest online stations providing the widest variety of new and fresh music. Consisting of 17 channels, Scion Radio houses an internationally-known roster of DJs including <strong>The Rub, J. Period, DJ Haul</strong>, <strong>45 King</strong>, <strong>IHEARTCOMIX</strong>, and plenty more. Each month introduces new guest interviews and special DJ sets. July brings you exclusive appearances from <strong>Skillz</strong>, <strong>Daedelus</strong>, <strong>Boys Noize</strong>, and <strong>LA Riots</strong>, just to name a few. Learn more online at <a href="http://myspace.com/scionradion17"  target="_blank">myspace.com/scionradion17</a> ::</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Tune in 24/7 here</span></p>
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		<title>News Blurb: Immortal Tech on Billboard Charts, Hustle Simmons on URB&#8217;s Next1000, Santalina, and Eric Nelson</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net)</dc:creator>
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:: Immortal Technique&#8217;s The 3rd World debuted on multiple charts on this week&#8217;s Billboard, landing at number 9 in Top Rap Album sales, beating out some of the greats like RZA. Scanning over 7,300 copies, The 3rd World also appears as number 10 in the Top Independent Current Albums and number 99 in Top 200 Current Albums chart. His presence is felt [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">:: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Immortal Technique&#8217;s</span> <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">The 3</span><sup style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">rd</sup><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"> World</span> debuted on multiple charts on this week&#8217;s <span style="font-weight: bold;">Billboard</span>, landing at number <span style="font-weight: bold;">9 in Top Rap Album</span> sales, beating out some of the greats like <span style="font-weight: bold;">RZA</span>. Scanning over 7,300 copies, <span style="font-style: italic;">The 3</span><sup style="font-style: italic;">rd</sup><span style="font-style: italic;"> World</span> also appears as number <span style="font-weight: bold;">10 in the Top Independent Current Albums</span> and number <span style="font-weight: bold;">99 in Top 200 Current Albums</span> chart. His presence is felt now more than ever, fortified by his recent XL rating on <span style="font-weight: bold;">XXL</span>, a feat that only a select number have claimed. Immortal Technique takes off next week for his national tour along with dates on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rock The Bells</span> and select in-stores. For tour dates, visit him on MySpace at <a href="http://myspace.com/immortaltechnique" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank">myspace.com/immortaltechnique</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Read XXL&#8217;s plug of Immortal Technique on Billboard charts- <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=22703" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank">Http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=22703</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Much more after the jump!</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">:: With the recent release of their debut album and a follow-up banger promo track &#8220;The Rundown&#8221;, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hustle Simmons</span> is now featured on <span style="font-weight: bold;">URB</span>&#8217;s prestigious <span style="font-weight: bold;">Next 1000</span>. It&#8217;s voting season and Hustle Simmons calls on their fans to vote them up in the ranks. Their self-titled album is available now on iTunes and other digital retailers. Hustle Simmons&#8217; authentic mellow and rugged sound can be heard and seen on their upcoming Fall tour. Stay posted online at MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank">myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vote for Hustle Simmons on URB&#8217;s Next 1000 here- <a href="http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/1045-Hustle+Simmons.php" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank">Http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/1045-Hustle+Simmons.php</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Listen to their first single, &#8220;Over And Out&#8221; <a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>:: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hip-Hop For Hounds</span> is receiving great response from fans supporting Santalina&#8217;s viral video, &#8220;Kick In The Door.&#8221; The video was created as a group effort to introduce Santalina&#8217;s single and upcoming album while helping raise awarenss for Hip-Hop For Hounds, an anti animal cruelty program under <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Humane Society of the US</span> and managed by <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Hip Hop Journalism Association</span>. HHJA and affiliated supporters are helping to reach 1,000,000 views of the &#8220;Kick In The Door&#8221; video by Santalina, who will donate $5,000 to Hip-Hop For Hounds upon hitting the goal in the month of July. :: </span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Watch the video for &#8220;Kick In The Door&#8221; here- <a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&amp;videoid=37064497" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank">Http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&amp;videoid=37064497</a> </span></span> <span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Learn more about <span>Hip</span>-<span>Hop</span> <span>for</span> <span>Hounds</span> here- </span></span><a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/hiphopforhounds" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Http://www.humanesociety.org/hiphopforhounds</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">More information on <span>Hip</span>-<span>Hop</span> Journalism Association and how to get involved- <a href="http://www.hhja.org/" style="color: #0000cc;" name="11ae6bc2c8f40d9a_11ae628b0280c931_11ae6175652b6eb7_SAWARN30264022"></a><a style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank"><span>Http://www.hhja.org</span></a></span> _______________________________________________________</p>
<p style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">:: <span style="font-weight: bold;">Eric Nelson</span>, also known as <span style="font-weight: bold;">E</span>, is bringing grown and&#8230;sexy back with his smooth and sensual urban R&amp;B vocals and edgy swag. With influences going as far back as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stevie Wonder</span>, Eric Nelson combines the soulfulness of <span style="font-weight: bold;">D&#8217;Angelo</span> and bounce of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Usher</span> all in his own flavor, as seen in his latest single, &#8220;Mission Complete.&#8221; Produced by multi-platinum producer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tony Galvin</span> (&#8220;Shut Up&#8221; by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Trick Daddy</span> and &#8220;Show You What It Is&#8221; with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Young Jeezy</span>), this single details the pursuit of that one girl, and expressed in a way that only Eric Nelson can. :: <span> </span></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span>Listen to the &#8220;Mission Complete&#8221; single here- <a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/ericnelson_missoncomplete.mp3" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/ericnelson_missoncomplete.mp3</a></span><span> </span><span> </span></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Check out more on his MySpace- <a href="http://www.myspace.com/emusiq305" style="color: #0000cc;"  target="_blank">Http://www.myspace.com/emusiq305</a></span></span></p>
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		<title>News Blurp: Hip-Hop For Hounds + Santalina, Stacy Epps New Single, and more 06/31/2008</title>
		<link>http://musiconplay.net/01/07/2008/news-blurp-hip-hop-for-hounds-santalina-stacy-epps-new-single-and-more-06312008/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:38:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net)</dc:creator>
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:: Here&#8217;s an exclusive preview of Stacy Epps&#8217; follow-up single, &#8220;Addicted,&#8221; off her upcoming solo debut album, The Awakening out on August 5th on New Direction In Sound/JapaNubia Music. &#8220;Addicted&#8221; combines a powerful melody with a mesmerizing ambience and Stacey&#8217;s beautiful organic vocals. Her authentic blend of soulful singing and sensual lyricism has landed her [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">:: Here&#8217;s an exclusive preview of <strong>Stacy Epps&#8217;</strong> follow-up single, <strong>&#8220;Addicted,&#8221;</strong> off her upcoming solo debut album, <strong><em>The Awakening</em></strong> out on August 5<sup>th</sup> on New Direction In Sound/JapaNubia Music. &#8220;Addicted&#8221; combines a powerful melody with a mesmerizing ambience and Stacey&#8217;s beautiful organic vocals. Her authentic blend of soulful singing and sensual lyricism has landed her in-depth coverage on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Performer Mag</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Clutch Mag</span>, along front page audio features for her first single (&#8220;Floatin&#8217;&#8221;) on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mp3.com</span>. ::<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Preview the song here</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/stacyepps_addicted.mp3" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/stacyepps_addicted.mp3</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Much more after the jump!</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">:: <strong>The Hip Hop Journalism Association</strong> has teamed with <strong>Santalina</strong> to maximize awareness for <strong>Hip Hop For Hounds</strong>, a new program by <strong>The Humane Society of the US</strong> which is aimed at protecting animals from abuse and cruelty. Santalina will donate $5,000 to Hip Hop For Hounds upon reaching one million music video hits of her new single, &#8220;Kick In The Door.&#8221; The campaign, which runs strictly for the month of July, calls on the public to help Santalina reach this goal by viewing the video on her <a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&amp;videoid=37064497" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank">MySpace</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Watch the video here-<br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&amp;videoid=37064497" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank">http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&amp;videoid=37064497</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">More information on <span>Hip</span>-<span>Hop</span> Journalism Association and how to get involved-<br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://www.hhja.org/" name="11adcb4353882bc5_11adcb120822f6de_11adca6411981a5a_SAWARN30264022"></a><a name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank"><span>Http://www.hhja.org</span></a></span></span> <span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Learn more about <span>Hip</span>-<span>Hop</span> <span>for</span> <span>Hounds</span> here-<br />
</span></span><a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/hiphopforhounds" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Http://www.humanesociety.org/hiphopforhounds</span></span></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>Dynas</strong> gears up for his upcoming album <strong><em>The Apartment LP</em></strong>. Released on BBE Records, the project features production from the most elite beatsmiths including <strong>J.Dilla</strong>, <strong>Jazzy Jeff</strong>, <strong>9<sup>th</sup> Wonder</strong>, <strong>DJ Spinna</strong> and more. With this line-up and Dynas&#8217; charismatic lyricism and song artistry, the album will unquestionably catapult into the industry as a must-have. His recent single <strong>&#8220;Figure It Out&#8221;</strong> (produced by <strong>Nicholay</strong>, off his Rawkus release) continues drawing attention from DJs worldwide. Watch out for new music on his MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/dynas" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank">myspace.com/dynas</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Watch the video for &#8220;Figure It Out&#8221;<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZZYSqy7h2Y" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank">Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZZYSqy7h2Y</a></span></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Listen to the single here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/dynas_figureitout_clean.mp3" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/dynas_figureitout_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">:: <strong>Hustle Simmons</strong> released the music video for <strong>&#8220;The Rundown&#8221;</strong> track featuring label-mates <strong>84</strong> and <strong>Fel Sweetenburg</strong>. Directed by Hezekiah, this Breakbread Projects posse track is a resurgence of golden-era Hip-Hop that is very much needed in today&#8217;s scene. The video has been featured in </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Atlanta</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">&#8217;s mainstay Hip-Hop source, <strong>TheKaosEffect.com</strong>, along with <strong>Hiphop-Elements.com</strong> and various blogs. Hustle Simmons&#8217; self-titled debut album is now available on iTunes, learn more at MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank">myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Watch the video here-<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMzP4wv7guo" name="11adcb4353882bc5_SAWARN30264022"  target="_blank">Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMzP4wv7guo</a></span></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:01:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net)</dc:creator>
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Hustle Simmons follows up the release of their debut album, available now on iTunes, with a new music video for their promo track, &#8220;The Rundown&#8221; featuring 84 and Fel Sweetenburg, all from Breakbread Projects. Directed by Hezekiah, the video is a portrayal of the boom-bap fun [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hustle Simmons</span> follows up the release of their debut album, available now on iTunes, with a new music video for their promo track, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">&#8220;The Rundown&#8221;</span> featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">84</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fel Sweetenburg</span>, all from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Breakbread Projects</span>. Directed by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hezekiah</span>, the video is a portrayal of the boom-bap fun in Hip-Hop that is missing today. The newly-paired duo is made up of producer <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tha S Ence</span> and seasoned <span style="font-weight: bold;">MC Dave Ghetto</span>, who are currently planning their early Fall tour to promote their 11-track debut album. Stay tuned via MySpace at <a href="http://myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic"  target="_blank">myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMzP4wv7guo"  target="_blank"></a></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Listen to their first single, &#8220;Over and Out&#8221; here-</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><strong>Much more after the jump!</strong></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Nino Bless</strong> has impressed plenty with his recent single, <strong><em>&#8220;Times Are Hard,&#8221;</em></strong> featuring <strong>Joe Budden</strong> and <strong>Jay Life</strong>. The track has already been tagged a Banger by <strong>XXL</strong> and supported by dozens of bloggers. This single is off his debut mix CD, <strong><em>Untold Scriptures</em></strong>, which is hosted by <strong>Big Mike</strong>, <strong>Mick Boogie</strong>, and <strong>J-Love</strong>. Other guest appearances include <strong>Kool G. Rap</strong>, <strong>Styles P</strong>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joelle Ortiz</span>, and <strong>Crooked I</strong>, along with production from <strong>Scram Jones</strong>, <strong>Focus</strong>, and <strong>Blackout Movement</strong>. It&#8217;s no wonder why this single along with other joints from his mix CD have gained airplay everywhere from <strong>Hot 97</strong> to major radio in France, Germany, Scandinavia and the UK. Catch more info and album preview on his MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/ninobless"  target="_blank">myspace.com/ninobless</a> ::<br />
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<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Listen to &#8220;Times Are Hard,&#8221; here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/ninobless_timesarehard_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/ninobless_timesarehard_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Listen to &#8220;4 In The Clip&#8221; ft. Styles P, Joelle Ortiz, and Kool G Rap-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/ninobless_4intheclip_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/ninobless_4intheclip_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Here is your chance to win a gig with <span style="font-weight: bold;">Scion Radio</span> and their famed DJs. Enter the new <span style="font-weight: bold;">Scion Playlist</span> <strong>Contest</strong> with your unique and creative music playlist and Scion will throw a party for two grand prize winners in their hometown with special sets by Scion Radio DJs. Scion Radio is the latest online radio station to bring you 17 channels of the freshest and newest music, featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Rub</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">J.Period</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">45-King </span>and plenty more. Stay up to date with news on monthly appearances at their MySpace, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/scionradio17"  target="_blank">www.myspace.com/scionradio17</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;</p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Here&#8217;s how to enter-<br />
1) Visit <a href="http://scion.com/playlist"  target="_blank">scion.com/playlist</a></span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">2) Fill out the registration form in its entirety (yes, every field is required). <span> </span><br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">**Note:</span></strong> In the <em>&#8220;How Did You Hear About This Contest?&#8221;</em> drop down menu, select <span style="color: red;">PROMOTER</span> and enter <span style="color: red;">PUBLIC WIZARD</span> in the <em>&#8220;Promoter Name&#8221;</em> field that appears. </span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">3) Submit your 10 to 15 track playlist to the Scion Radio channel which fits best. </span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Listen to the different Scion Radio channels here-<br />
<a href="http://www.scion.com/broadband"  target="_blank">Http://www.scion.com/broadband</a></span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Benisour</strong> remains active in the community with a special guest performance at South Florida&#8217;s <strong>&#8220;Hip Hop Helps&#8221;</strong> Show, where 100% of proceeds and donations go to the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stand Up For Kids Organization</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Miami Rescue Mission</span>. He will be performing his latest singles, <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Shining&#8221;</span> featuring <span style="font-weight: bold;">Junior Reid</span> and <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Rimz Chop.&#8221;</span> Visit his MySpace to stay up to date with new projects and shows, <a href="http://myspace.com/benisour"  target="_blank">myspace.com/benisour</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Listen to &#8220;Rimz Chop&#8221; here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/benisour_rimzchop_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/benisour_rimzchop_clean.mp3</a><br />
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<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Listen to &#8220;Shining&#8221; ft. Junior Reid (prod. by Blackout Movement) here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/benisour_shining_feat_juniorreid_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/benisour_shining_feat_juniorreid_clean.mp3</a><br />
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<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Show information-<br />
Hip Hop Helps<br />
Sunday, June 29<sup>th</sup><br />
Club Bluster – 115 NW 21<sup>st</sup> Ave.<br />
Downtown Hollywood, FL<br />
Hosted by Dynas and Cynic<br />
Cover -$5 + donated item (clothes, toiletries, etc.)</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: Arial; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Hip-Hop Journalism Association</span> is managing the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hip-Hop for Hounds Program</span>, a new project under the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Humane Society of the </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">US</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">. The campaign intends to end illegal dogfigthing and other related animal cruelty activities. HHJA is now accepting pledges in the form of free or reduced ad-space donation. Hip-Hop legend <span style="font-weight: bold;">DMC</span> from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Run-DMC</span> is the campaigns spokesperson. Hip-Hop for Hounds also plans on visiting campuses across the country as part of their college tour. Learn more on their MySpace page, <a href="http://myspace.com/hiphopforhounds"  target="_blank">myspace.com/hiphopforhounds</a>. Also, stay tuned for a special announcement on<br />
July 1<sup>st</sup> from HHJA&#8217;s newest efforts with R&amp;B singer Santalina.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">More information on Hip-Hop Journalism Association and how to get involved-<br />
<a href="http://www.hhja.org/"  target="_blank">Http://www.hhja.org</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Learn more about Hip-Hop for Hounds here-<br />
<a href="http://www.humanesociety.org/hiphopforhounds"  target="_blank">Http://www.humanesociety.org/hiphopforhounds</a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">On June 24th, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Immortal Technique</span> not only released his <span style="font-weight: bold;">The 3rd World</span> album, he also announced his pledge to build an orphanage and clinic in Kabul, Afghanistan. This <span style="font-weight: bold;">&#8220;Project Green Light&#8221;</span> is a partnership effort with the Non-Profit Human Rights Organization called <strong>Omeid International</strong>. The orphanage/clinic, which will be called <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Amin Institute</span>, will also have a schooling sector teaching grades K through 5. This campaign further solidifies Immortal Technique&#8217;s true stance as a leader and Revolutionary, putting actual ideals into action. More developing news will be posted on his MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/immortaltechnique"  target="_blank">myspace.com/immortaltechnique</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Read the full article at <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hip-Hop DX</span>-<br />
<a href="http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7184/title.immortal-technique-pens-letter-to-afghanistan-orphanage"  target="_blank">Http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.7184/title.immortal-technique-pens-letter-to-afghanistan-orphanage</a></span></p>
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		<title>News Blurp: Immortal Technique album out now, Hustle Simmons&#8217; debut, Rahsaan on URB and more.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:32:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net)</dc:creator>
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Immortal Technique&#8217;s The 3rd World album with DJ Green Lantern is finally here! Out today worldwide on Viper Records/Koch Entertainment, news about the album has been acquiring much attention from the biggest publications, with the lead single, &#8220;The 3rd World,&#8221; and follow-up singles like &#8220;Apocalypse (Remix)&#8221; ft. Pharoahe Monch and AKIR appearing on AllHipHop.com, Vibe, [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>Immortal Technique</strong>&#8217;s <strong>The 3<sup>rd</sup> World</strong> album with <strong>DJ Green Lantern</strong> is finally here! Out today worldwide on Viper Records/Koch Entertainment, news about the album has been acquiring much attention from the biggest publications, with the lead single, <em>&#8220;The 3<sup>rd</sup> World,&#8221;</em> and follow-up singles like <em>&#8220;Apocalypse (Remix)&#8221;</em> ft. <strong>Pharoahe Monch</strong> and <strong>AKIR</strong> appearing on <strong>AllHipHop.com</strong>, <strong>Vibe</strong>, <strong>XXL</strong> and <strong>MySpace Music</strong>, to name<span> </span>a few. Tonight, Immortal Technique and company will be giving an exclusive performance at his <strong>Album Release Event</strong> at the <strong>Highline Ballroom</strong> in </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">New York</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">. After his controversial video hit the internet two weeks ago, Technique lives up to his pledge to community involvement by revealing &#8220;Project Green Light,&#8221; a partnership effort to build an orphanage/clinic in </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Afghanistan</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">. Catch Technique in-person while on tour for special in-store stops (listed below). Stay tuned for more news on his MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/immortaltechnique"  target="_blank">myspace.com/immortaltechnique</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Check out <em>&#8220;Apocalypse (Remix)&#8221;</em> and much more after the jump!</span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">In-Stores Appearances</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">6/23/08</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – 11:30 PM – </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Fatbeats</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">NY</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, NY</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">6/26/08</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – 6:00 PM – Cop Shop, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Smithtown</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">NY</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">6/27/08</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – 6:00 PM – UGHH Store, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Boston</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">MA</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – <a href="http://www.ughh.com/"  target="_blank">www.ughh.com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">6/28/08</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – 2:00 PM – DJ Hut DC – <a href="http://www.djhut.com/"  target="_blank">www.djhut.com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">6/28/08</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – 7:00 PM – </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Sound</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Garden</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Baltimore</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">MD</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">7/22/08</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – 2:00 PM – Fifth Element, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Minneapolis</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">MN</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – <a href="http://www.fifthelement.com/"  target="_blank">www.fifthelement.com</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">7/25/08</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> – 4:00 PM – Reflections Emporium, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Springfield</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">MA</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>Hustle Simmons</strong>, the collaborative effort from <strong>Dave Ghetto</strong> and producer <strong>Tha S Ence</strong>, is available today on iTunes and select distributors online across the world. Released on Break Bread Projects, their first single, <em>&#8220;Over and Out&#8221;</em> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">ft.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Buff1</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> and <strong>DJ Cru Cut</strong> has been deemed an automatic classic by DJs and tastemakers nationwide. Philidelphia&#8217;s </span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Ill</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">! Makanik&#8217;s</span></strong><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> jam will host a listening party at <strong>The Barbary</strong> on Thursday, June 26<sup>th</sup>.<span> </span>Watch out for their debut music video for the bonus promo hit, <em>&#8220;The Rundown&#8221;</em> ft. <strong>84</strong> and <strong>Fel Sweetenburg</strong> by the end of the week. For more, visit their MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic"  target="_blank">myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the single, <em>&#8220;Over and Out&#8221;</em> here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>DJ Slice</strong> and <strong>Darian The Great</strong> (DTG) are <strong>The SoundBwoi Killaz</strong>. Established in their own right, their newest singles, <em>&#8220;Anyone Whoever Loved&#8221;</em> is a melodic Hip-Hop anthem that expresses a true passion for the music. On production, DJ Slice takes you on rollercoaster ride of the genre&#8217;s history with perfectly chimed samples. This single is aimed at expanding and solidifying their place in the culture. Stay tuned for their debut project to come and more news on MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/thesoundbwoikillaz"  target="_blank">myspace.com/thesoundbwoikillaz</a> ::<span> </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><span> </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the single, &#8220;Anyone Whoever Loved&#8221; here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/thesoundbwoikillaz_anyonewhoeverloved_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">Http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/thesoundbwoikillaz_anyonewhoeverloved_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">News on <strong>Rahsaan</strong> does not stop. First the announcement of his <strong>FLY PAPER</strong> project (set for mid-July release), then being added to select cities on the<strong> Rock the Bells Tour</strong>, and now this: the <strong>URBNext 1000</strong>. Rahsaan has just been added to URB&#8217;s elite sect of artist, which is now featuring his single, <em>&#8220;Sneaker Store Terrorist.&#8221;</em><span> </span>The single has already landed reviews on <strong>The305.com</strong>, <strong>Scheme Magazine</strong>, and <strong>DJBooth.net</strong>, to name a few. Catch him online at <a href="http://myspace.com/rahsaan1"  target="_blank">myspace.com/rahsaan1</a> ::</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Check his URBNext 1000 profile here-<br />
<a href="http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/1019-Rahsaan.php"  target="_blank">Http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/1019-Rahsaan.php</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Read the single review at DJBooth.net here-<br />
<a href="http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/rahsaan-sneaker-store-terrorist/"  target="_blank">Http://www.djbooth.net/index/tracks/review/rahsaan-sneaker-store-terrorist/</a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>DJ GQ</strong>, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">South Florida</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">&#8217;s King of Clubs, is spinning for <strong>Three 6 Mafia</strong> at their <strong>MySpace Release Show</strong> on July 11<sup>th</sup>, at <strong>SoBe Live</strong>. DJ GQ continues pushing thousands of copies of his latest mixtape, <strong>&#8220;Let Em Know #20&#8243;</strong> hosted by <strong>DMX</strong>, which will be available at the MySpace show. DJ GQ has also been called back onto <strong>BET&#8217;s</strong> <strong>Rap City</strong> after appearing on the show twice last month. His next appearance is scheduled for July. More news, including the release of his upcoming album, <strong>&#8220;Let Em Know – Da Album&#8221;</strong> is available on his MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/djgq"  target="_blank">myspace.com/djgq</a></span></p>
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		<title>Hustle Simmons Debut Album Out on June 24th</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net)</dc:creator>
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Hustle Simmons&#8217; New Grind
June 24th marks the debut release for Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence&#8217;s new collaborative project, Hustle Simmons.
Break Bread Projects introduces Hustle Simmons with the self-titled debut album, available on iTunes and online worldwide through FMS Digital Distribution on June 24th.
Comprised of veteran MC Dave Ghetto and crafty beatsmith Tha S Ence, [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Hustle Simmons&#8217; New Grind</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">June 24th marks the debut release for Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence&#8217;s new collaborative project, Hustle Simmons.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Break Bread Projects introduces Hustle Simmons with the self-titled debut album, available on iTunes and online worldwide through FMS Digital Distribution on June 24th.<br />
Comprised of veteran MC Dave Ghetto and crafty beatsmith Tha S Ence, Hustle Simmons has ears opened to their authentic, mainstay sound of sample-driven melodies and deep drum production complimented by gritty wordplay, smooth swagger, and uncanny lyricism, served in the form of an 11-track album. Their lead single, &#8220;Over and Out&#8221; featuring Buff1 and DJ Cru Cut, has creeped into tastemakers&#8217; selection and bloggers pages and continues making notable presence. DJ Cru Cut is called again on &#8220;Get Down,&#8221; adding to the spectrum of guest appearances which also includes Al Mighty, Richie Rasheen, and Fel Sweetenberg. A bonus hit music video for &#8220;The Rundown&#8221; is set to premier by week&#8217;s end.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">&#8220;It&#8217;s that new millennium boom-bap! Welcome to the Digital Underground.&#8221; – Dave Ghetto</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Listen his lead single and get more info after tha jump!</strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The listening party is set for Thursday, June 26<sup>th</sup> at the prominent Philly jam, </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Ill</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">! Makaniks (at The Barbary) with special guests DJ Statik, DJ Sat One, and DJ Skipmode, and sponsored by <a href="http://215hiphop.com/"  target="_blank">215hiphop.com</a>. This South Jersey/Philly connect is planning a national tour scheduled for early Fall. In the meantime, Hustle Simmons can be found performing in and around major cities in the Northeast where exclusive, limited edition copies of their album will be available. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>Lead single, &#8220;Over and Out&#8221; available here-</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlesimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_clean.mp3</a></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">About <strong>Hustle Simmons</strong>:</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Meeting through mutual friends, Dave Ghetto and Tha S Ence are Hustle Simmons. This project is the culmination of individual accolades blended together into a new chemistry and sound. Dave Ghetto, whose previous solo collaborative efforts include Jack Splash, Cee-Lo Green, and DJ Jazzy Jeff, provides gritty, back-block inspired word play and mixes substance with a new flavor of swag. Tha S Ence, whose dominated Philly production circles with showcases at Beats &amp; Rhymes and Word of Mouth, creates the backdrop, heavy drum driven production and elegant samples. They&#8217;ve been warmly accepted by DJs and newly-acquired fans with the release of their latest single, &#8220;Over and Out&#8221; featuring Buff1 and DJ Cru Cut. The release of their debut album on Break Bread Projects is expected to follow their established success. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong>For more info:</strong><span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><span> </span><a href="http://www.myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic"  target="_blank">Http://www.myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic</a></span></p>
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		<title>News Blurps: Artist updates, Immortal Tech&#8217;s writing contest, Nike&#8217;s bike, and Scion Radio.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net)</dc:creator>
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Immortal Technique stays giving back and supporting his community. In between crafting albums (like his new album mixed by DJ Green Lantern, The Third World, in stores June 24th) and working with community organizers, gangs, prisoners, parolees, soldiers, and youth in general, Immortal Technique has found time to launch a writing contest, directed at high [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Immortal Technique</span></span></strong></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> stays giving back and supporting his community. In between crafting albums (like his new album mixed by <strong><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">DJ Green Lantern</span></span></strong></strong>, <em><em><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">The Third World, </span></span></em></em>in stores June 24th) and working with community organizers, gangs, prisoners, parolees, soldiers, and youth in general, Immortal Technique has found time to launch a writing contest, directed at high school students in 9th-12th grades. Students are to submit an essay (500-750 words) on the topic of the </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">U.S.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> relations to any &#8220;third world&#8221; country. Prizes are all in ca$h, and range from $1500 to $500.&#8221; &#8211; Okayplayer.com ::</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Check out more of the contest details on Technique&#8217;s MySpace blog-<br />
<a href="http://www.myspace.com/immortaltechnique"  target="_blank">http://www.myspace.com/immortaltechnique</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; font-family: Arial;">News Blurp: Updates on Stacy Epps, Rahsaan, Benisour, and much more.</span></span></strong> <em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-family: Arial;">6/11/2008 // after the jump!</span></span></em></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Stacy Epps</span></strong>’ new album, <strong><em><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The Awakening</span></em></strong> is scheduled for release on August 5<sup>th</sup>, on New Direction In Sound/Japanubia Musik. The first single, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Floatin’”</span></strong> is currently circulating in blogs and ezines, including <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">XLR8R.com</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Street Hop Magazine</span></strong>, and a recent Artist Spotlight on <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">ConcreteLoop.com </span></strong>as well as the front page of <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mp3.com</span></strong>. She is currently prepping </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">US</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> summer tour dates and already scheduled for a European tour from August 20<sup>th</sup> to September 22<sup>nd</sup>. For more info hit up her MySpage page at <a href="http://www.myspace.com/stacyepps"  target="_blank">www.myspace.com/stacyepps</a> ::</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the single here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/stacyepps_floatin.mp3"  target="_blank">http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/stacyepps_floatin.mp3</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Read what XLR8R.com has to say here-<br />
<a href="http://xlr8r.com/news/2008/06/soulstress-stacy-epps-readies-ne"  target="_blank">http://xlr8r.com/news/2008/06/soulstress-stacy-epps-readies-ne</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rahsaan’s</span></strong> new single <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Sneaker Store Terrorist”</span></strong> is on it’s way to becoming a cult classic among the sneaker culture. The single, produced by <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Needlz</span></strong> of <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Marksmen</span></strong>, can be found on his upcoming street project, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">FLY PAPER</span></strong>, scheduled for mid-July released independently. Rahsaan will be debuting songs off the album in select cities on <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Rock the Bells Tour</span></strong> as he is set to open directly for <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raekwon</span></strong> and <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ghostface</span></strong>. The single has continued appearing on blogs and ezines, including <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">MusicOnPlay.net</span></strong>, and exclusive coverage is set for the upcoming sneaker issue of <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">DV8 Magazine</span></strong>. Stay tuned for more news on his MySpace page, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/rahsaan1"  target="_blank">www.myspace.com/rahsaan1</a> ::</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to “Sneaker Store Terrorist” here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/rahsaan_sneakerstoreterrorist_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/rahsaan_sneakerstoreterrorist_clean.mp3</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Benisour’s</span></strong> latest single <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Rimz Chop”</span></strong> alongside his <strong><em><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Bosses Only</span></em></strong> mixtape (hosted by <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJ GQ</span></strong>) continue buzzing on blogs such as <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Hype Magazine</span></strong> and the underground haven <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">RapMusic.com</span></strong>. His music remains circulating into national record pools including <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Starfleet Music</span></strong> and <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJCity.com</span></strong>. Benisour is currently recording for two upcoming mixtapes and a debut album scheduled for late Fall 2008. Check out more info on his official MySpace page, <a href="http://myspace.com/benisour"  target="_blank">myspace.com/benisour</a> ::</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the &#8220;Rimz Chop&#8221; single-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/benisour_rimzchop_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/benisour_rimzchop_clean.mp3</a> </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the full <em><span style="font-style: italic;">Bosses Only</span></em> mixtape hosted by DJ GQ here-<br />
<a href="http://benisourthadon.podomatic.com/entry/2008-02-25T21_32_04-08_00"  target="_blank">http://benisourthadon.<span>podomatic</span>.com/entry/2008-02-25T21_32_04-08_00</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hustle Simmons</span></strong> recently announced the release of their self-titled debut album for June 24<sup>th</sup> on Break Bread Projects. The duo consists of heavyweight, Philly-based producer <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tha S Ence</span></strong>, and veteran-MC <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dave Ghetto</span></strong>, whose previous solo collaborative efforts include <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jack Splash</span></strong>, Cee-Lo Green, and <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJ Jazzy Jeff</span></strong>. Their newest single, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Over and Out”</span></strong> featuring <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Buff1</span></strong> and <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJ Cru Cut</span></strong>, display their unique signature style of gritty, back-block inspired word play perfectly paired with heavy drum driven production. Catch them on their official MySpace page, <a href="http://myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic"  target="_blank">myspace.com/hustlesimmonsmusic</a> ::</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Check out the single here, “Over and Out” </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">ft.</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Buff1</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> and DJ Cru Cut-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlsimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_dirty.mp3"  target="_blank">http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/hustlsimmons_overandout_feat_buff1_dirty.mp3</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The days as reigning <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">MTV Battle Champ</span></strong> remain historical, but since then, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wrekonize</span></strong> has developed into a South Florida heavyweight who has graced stages locally and nationwide with <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Procussions</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aceyalone</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mos Def</span></strong>, and <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Roots</span></strong>, just to name a few. Teamed with the soulful <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJ Sharpsound</span></strong> and profound vocalist <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Myagi</span></strong>, they create the trio known as <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Leftouts</span></strong>. Their latest single, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Fugitive”</span></strong> has become an internet hit on blogs and message boards. Follow-up on their MySpace, <a href="http://myspace.com/getleftout"  target="_blank">myspace.com/getleftout</a> :: </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Listen to the &#8220;Fugitive&#8221; single here-<br />
<a href="http://www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/theleftouts_fugitive_clean.mp3"  target="_blank">www.publicwizardinc.com/audio/theleftouts_fugitive_clean.mp3</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJ Clark Kent</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mi Gente Clothing</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Brooklyn Machine Works</span></strong>, and <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">NYC Freeride</span></strong> teamed together to match the <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Nike 112</span></strong> pack release with this custom single speed mountain bike named <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">M.G. Flight 112</span></strong>. The Nike 112 package consists of an Air Force 1, Air Trainer 1 and Air Max 1 all in Black, Neon Yellow, 3M reflector and Elephant print (Air Max 95 colors). The bike frame was designed by Brooklyn Machine Works (Park Frame). Color scheme influenced by the 112 pack and the original paint design created by Mi Gente Clothing. Color painted by <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ruga Rajh</span></strong>. Along with the Nike 112 release, there will be a custom Mi Gente shirt, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Era</span></strong> fitted cap, as well the Mi Gente X Brooklyn Machine Works bike seen above. ::</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">More info here-<br />
<a href="http://www.migenteclothing.com/"  target="_blank">http://www.migenteclothing.com</a> </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">At <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Scion Radio 17</span></strong> they’re doing it big in ’08. Their June line up includes interviews and/or sets by <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Prince Paul</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Bun B.</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Big Daddy Kane</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">DJ Scratch</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Erol Alkan</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">SINDEN</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">3 Inches of Blood</span></strong> and more. The online station consist of 17 channels, with a wide variety, featuring renowned DJs such as <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Rub</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">J. Period</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">45 King</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Federation Sound</span></strong>, <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Iheartcomix</span></strong>, and more. You can tune in 24/7/365 to hear music and interviews from some of the nation’s top DJ’s and acts. And watch out for their brand-new, upcoming <strong><span style="font-weight: bold;">Playlist Contest</span></strong>, where listeners get the chance to create their own playlist; two grand prize winners get to host a Scion Radio 17 party in their hometown alongside some of the stations hottest DJs. Check them on MySpace at <a href="http://www.mypsace.com/scionradio17"  target="_blank">www.mypsace.com/scionradio17</a> ::</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Tune in online here-<br />
<a href="http://www.scion.com/broadband"  target="_blank">http://www.scion.com/broadband</a></span></span></p>
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