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 | Soldier Music, the follow up to Live from Iraq is now available. Search for it by typing "big neal" (the space between big and neal is important!!!) or "soldier music" into the search box. The music event of a lifetime. produced, written, and recorded in baghdad iraq. the reality of a country at war... this is what nobody wanted you to hear... THE TRUTH. This album is the blood of soldiers... everything we've been thru, everything we've experienced. The realest album ever released!!! REAL SOLDIERS!!! REAL WAR!!! And for the first time ever... REAL MUSIC!!! |
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Gangsta Nutt
 | One of Seattle's hottest artists on one of the WestCoasts hottest labels. Triple Gold/Millionaire Entertainment Presents Gangsta Nutt "Crown Roy'ale". 14 bangin tracks fresh out the vault for your listening pleasures. WestCoast Rider Music at it's highest peek Executive Producer: Money |
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 | lanell jackson aka gangsta nutt born in east oakland, raised here in the great northwest graduated from cheif sealth high school where he had a scholarship to play college football, although that didn't workout, gangsta nutt took to the streets involving himself in everything a unguided teen could. and has had his share of run in s with law, soon gangsta nutt realized that he had a god given talent to make music and appeal to the massess some of gangsta nutt's influences in the rap game2pac,dr.dre,snoop dogg, gangsta nutt now at the age of 26 is still at the game trying to make a name for himself doing many shows on tha local scene. gangsta nutt first appeared on the hustlin n hell album with my realaz self tightld,gangsta nutt truly a hard hitter in this rap game so don't sleep on it get a dose full. |
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God-des
 | God-Des and She are a witty, hysterical, catchy, openly gay political hip hop/soul duo. They have played with the likes of Slick Rick, MC Lyte, Atmosphere, Bitch, and many other amazing muscians. Recently relocated to Brooklyn, they have taken New York City by storm. They have played sold out shows at the Famed Knitting Factory, South Paw, Joe's Pub, and the Supper Club for the Showtime/GO NYC Magazine L word party. Their documentary "Hip Hop Homo's" aired on LOGO in October and their new video single ,"Love You Better," is set to air sometime in December. You can also see them performing on the 2006 season finale of the L word. These girls are magnetic, lighting up the faces of the audience everytime! |
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Maskerade
 | As you sit back and listen to the sultry sounds of this RnB/Hip-Hop crooner you are sure to be filled you with wonderful emotions of the nostalgia of love, inspiration and the liberation to kick off your shoes and dance. If you have been waiting for an artist who can make you reminisce, make you smile, and make you cry, the wait is over. We would like to introduce you to Maskerade? In life we rarely get a chance to do what we were truly called to do. This is not the case for Maskerade. A California native, born in Orange "Juice" County, Maskerade's love of music began at a very young age. His influence spans over a variety of artists and genres. Listening to different songwriters over the years allowed him to fine tune his skills into what you witness today. Now a new chapter in the journey begins for this extraordinarily gifted artist. When asked about his performances, Maskerade explains, "My goal when I perform is simple, I want to win the hearts of all who are watching me." Well, not only has he won many hearts, but has also captured the listening ears of many fans. This singer/songwriter has performed at many events such as the Black History Fair in his hometown, Santa Ana, California. His large list of venues include the Key Club and The Grind in Los Angeles, the House of Blues in Anaheim and Hollywood, and more recently The Vault 350 in Long Beach just to name a few. Of one of his most memorable performances, Maskerade speaks of an unforgettable performance celebrating the homecoming of our American Troops from Iraq. This special performance was indeed a crowd pleaser, attracting an audience of five thousand Troops and their awaiting families, held on a military base in Twenty-Nine Palms, California. Let there be no doubt, Maskerade is not just a singer but also a songwriter/entertainer who writes straight from his heart to yours. Maskerade's debut CD entitled Luv Iz Crazi is not just another RnB album, but offers more than one would expect, from a cool blend of melodic love ballads to up tempo grooves with a hint of hip-hop and rap. Maskerade collaborates with several other talented artists who he has included to enhance your listening pleasure. The smooth melodies and clever lyrics make him a tour de force. "Because love will make you do crazy things," He says this is the reason behind the choice of the album?s title, "and the way I spell it symbolizes the topic. Love will give you these wild feelings and people react to those feelings in many different ways. In one corner of love you have a man sending a woman a hundred roses. In another you have a woman bashing some poor Cat's car. I wanted to write from a perspective that all can relate to?that's love and love is crazy." One of the most overwhelming surprises of the album is that all the songs were written and arranged by Maskerade himself. Several of the tracks were produced by Maskerade along the some very talented unknown producers. "Producers like Nick Steele, Touchtone, Soleternity, Uni, and K-Quick need to be heard by the rest of the world. This industry is missing out," explains Maskerade. From the onset you would think that he had the backing of major producers in the RnB/Hip-hop arena, but the truth be told, he just had the help of some super tight unknown cats. The ending result is beautiful songs that seem to have come from my journey of living this thing we call life. Wow! Luv is indeed Crazi. |
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 | Once again, Maskerade is back on the scene with a new installment of beautiful urban music. This time around, "The Fire and the Flame" sets things off for the grown and sexy. At an early age Maskerade always knew he wanted to be a singer. Starting out rapping with his best friend on the streets of Southern California, Mask eventually gravitated to singing. After several efforts of trying to link up with anyone in the music industry, Maskerade found himself with the desire still to express himself. In the summer of 2006 he released his first album, "Luv Iz Crazi". Luv Iz Crazi quickly caught on across the world and began recieving major radio play in places like the UK, France, and Spain. The rest is history. "Once I caught the indie bug, I knew I would never stop recording my music again," says Mask about his first experience releasing an independent album. "It has served me well to obtain the knowledge that I have right now through trial and error. Now I'm taking what I've learned and planning on acheiving my highest goals with this album." 2006 marked the release of the second effort, "Prilud 2 Luv". It was not as highly accepted, but served a purpose in the learning curve. Still, Prilud 2 Luv has got some jams on it. If your a Maskerade fan, you've got to get a hold of one of these copies before their gone forever. Fast forward three years and it has been a while since the man has been out with some new music. "I've actually been working on this album for about one to two years. I changed my mind on so many things. The decision that had the most impact was deciding to produce the entire album myself. This album is about the fire that still burns inside my heart to make this music. It is a direct reflection of me, a painting of sorts." It's almost a Picasso. The Fire and the Flame offers you a chance to listen to some great song writing once again. Maskerade's music has a flare for life and love and fire! Enjoy these 13 tracks from the start to finish. No two songs sound alike. All the songs carry some part of you in them. It's that human element that will draw you in like a bee to honey. If your a true urban music lover, look no further than The Fire and the Flame! |
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 | I am Maskerade. First I would like to introduce you to PRILUD 2 LUV (P2L). Of course it's spelled wrong!! You know how I do it. P2L is an extension album to LUV IZ CRAZI (LIC), a top seller on CD Baby for several months strong. All the songs were completed about the same time as LIC with the exception of "Amazing Remix" and "Make It Slow". These are some of the songs we couldn't fit on the first album. Some of the songs have been requested by some of my old MP3.Com fans. I WANT YOU GUYS TO KNOW THAT I APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT! So I took some time out to put together a second album, properly titled and incorrectly spelled PRILUD 2 LUV. Enjoy! AND NOW A WORD FROM M-BANGER! I was born and raised in Juice County (aka The OC), California. A lot of folks don't know we doing like this out here but it's true. By now I hope you've gotten a chance to listen to my music. Many of the big time artists that you know of have so much behind them. But I didn't have anything when I put my music together. I JUST WANT THE WORLD TO HEAR MY MUSIC. THE INDUSTRY WON'T LISTEN SO I HOPE YOU WILL. I'm repping Juice County forever! And I'm never gonna stop doing this music shit. If you want to hear more go to the CD Baby website. One. MASKERADE, WHAT INSPIRES YOU MOST? I'm inspired by life's everyday bs, problems and relationships. But mostly I'm inspired by beautiful women... ... I see you. And then I wonder what your story is. Then I write about it. When it all comes together, it's just way too lovely. You feel me? SO WHAT'S NEXT FOR MASKERADE? I'm on the grind to make sure people get a chance to hear real R&B music. There are so many incredible artists out there that people who luv music need to know about... ... And I'm one of them. HOLLA! ;) |
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 | This recording was done between 2001 and 2003 at Motherbrain studios in Albany,N.Y.,U.S.A. Pop/Rock /Techno.. Check out www.myspace.com/maskerade007227 for more details.. |
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Moss
 | "THIS IS THE VERY ESSANCE OF A FEEL GOOD ALBUM!" Moss has been involved in music since the age of 8. This Canadian born Italian emcee has dedicated his life to music. At an early age, lip sync contests and school musicals were Moss way of showing people what was to come. By the age of 12, Hip Hop became a way of life. After winning his first talent contest in school there was no looking back. When Moss was old enough to get into nightclubs, he took any opportunity he could get to showcase his talent to the people. Throughout his late teens he recorded demo tapes for fun, and the ideas of a music career began. This has led to the creation of two albums, Strictly A Class and upcoming A New Beginning the opening act spots for: ASHANTI, ICE-T, Young MC, Snoop Dogg, Sean Desman and Coolio as well as an interview and appearance on the nations music station Much Music. Moss points at the greats such as Tha Liks, Kid Rock, L.L Cool J, Limp Bizkit, Bad Boy, P.O.D, Linkin Park and DRE as his inspiration, but also feels that anyone who does what they set out to do, inspires him. Ready to take on the world with his skill, style, looks and elegance. Moss is an artist to look out for. His smooth style and sexy party lyrics matched with west coast Hip Hop/ R&B beats makes "Strictly A Class" an album on the way to the top. Support true feel good hip hop with a meaning! 1 love |
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Optimus Rhyme
 | On the heels of their first national tour in support of their critically acclaimed album School the Indie Rockers, Optimus Rhyme is giving Nerdcore Hip-Hop fans an extra dose of sci-fi rhymes with the remix album He Dies in Rocket School. The project features remixed and tweaked-out tracks by powerhouse electronic artists from the Pacific Northwest and some of the biggest Nerdcore acts from North America. Contributing artists include MC Frontalot, Mercir, Badd Spellah, John Fewell (DJ for MC Chris), Jacob London, and more. The eclectic mix of artists appearing on He Dies in Rocket School reflects Optimus Rhyme’s universal appeal and their desire to break down the traditional boundaries of hip-hop music. This album is a labor of love that will enthuse existing Optimus Rhyme fans and usher in an entirely new wave of AutoBeat Allies. |
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Sing 2 School
 | In 2001, two New York City educators, Shawn C. Chandler and Ronald C. Speed-Bey Jr., founded Sing 2 School, Inc. Mr.Chandler is a certified teacher with a Masters Degree in Secondary Education. Mr. Speed-Bey is a paraprofessional for special education children and a professional music producer. Sing 2 School, Inc. is an educational entertainment company located in New York City. The company creates educational music CDs to teach children. REWARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MULTIPLICATION HIP-HOP CD APRIL 3, 2002-FEATURED ON THE TELEVISION SHOW, THE VIEW. 2002- "10 BEST EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT" AND "100 BEST EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT" BY DR. TOY, THE FAMOUS CHILD SPECIALIST. FALL 2002-PARENTS' CHOICE FOUNDATION APPOVED THE CD. SEPTEMBER 2002-PARENTING MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED JULY 7 2003- FEATURED IN THE WASHINGTON POST |
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The Strange Fruit Project
 | The second 12" single from the new album Soul Travelin. Production by: Illmind for Beatfanatic Productions (Eternally Yours, Back Drop) and S1 for SKP (Remember my Face) |
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 | STRANGE FRUIT consist of 3 members: Myone, Myth, and Symbolyc One Their style consists of hip hop/soul tracks influenced by various melodic vocals with a jazzy feel. Now comes the re-release of the classic Strange Fruit Project debut album From Divine in a special release format........... From Divine SE (special edition) includes most of the original album songs with 3 added new songs plus 2 more additional bonus joints......Album features the beautiful sounds of singer/songwriter Lysoul. Also purchase the groups' sophomore effort "Soul Travelin", which is now Available here at Cdbaby.com. *****************GROUP ACCOMPLISHMENTS***************** Two members, Symbolyc One and Myth form Symbolyc Elementz -Promoted as part of The Source magazine's 'Unsigned Hype' section in May 1996 issue -Promoted twice in the 'Representing' section of Rap Sheets magazine -MTV licensing of initial SFP album, From Divine, November 2002 -URB magazine's prestigous NEXT 100 artists to look for in 2003 -Mixwell USA music compilation, Keynotes Volume 2: Rich Man's Pooridge, featuring DJ Josh One, March 2003 -National TV commercial for WinterFresh Gum;music, concept and starring SFP, June 2003 -12 inch 'All The Way' Debut as #2 most added at College Music Journal (CMJ) Hip Hop, August 2003 -OM Records compilation Deep Concentration 4 featuring J. Boogie, September 2003 -Live performances with Smiff-n-Wessin (formerly Cocoa Brovaz), J-Live and Black Eyed Peas |
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 | With the great underground success of their first release, "From Divine".......the Strange Fruit Project is back with their Highly-Anticipated sophomore effort entitled "Soul Travelin'"......... *****************GROUP ACCOMPLISHMENTS***************** Two members, Symbolyc One and Myth form Symbolyc Elementz -Promoted as part of The Source magazine's 'Unsigned Hype' section in May 1996 issue -Promoted twice in the 'Representing' section of Rap Sheets magazine -MTV licensing of initial SFP album, From Divine, November 2002 -URB magazine's prestigous NEXT 100 artists to look for in 2003 -Mixwell USA music compilation, Keynotes Volume 2: Rich Man's Pooridge, featuring DJ Josh One, March 2003 -National TV commercial for WinterFresh Gum;music, concept and starring SFP, June 2003 -12 inch 'All The Way' Debut as #2 most added at College Music Journal (CMJ) Hip Hop, August 2003 -OM Records compilation Deep Concentration 4 featuring J. Boogie, September 2003 -Live performances with Smiff-n-Wessin (formerly Cocoa Brovaz), J-Live and Black Eyed Peas |
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Zachariah And The Lobos Riders
 | The 2005 Ambush Entertainment comedy/horror film "Dead and Breakfast" introduced the world to the comedic talents of Zach Selwyn and the original musical composition of his country-hip-hop band ZACHARIAH and the LOBOS RIDERS. Selwyn is featured throughout the film performing transitional musical numbers and narrating the action as it plods along. Director Matthew Leutwyler commissioned Selwyn and his band to write and perform three original songs for the film as well as the transitional pieces. The result was "Were Comin To Kill Ya," "Quiet Little Town" and "Possessed (Is The Way To Be). Selwyn performed the transitional pieces during the filming of the movie in 2003. The film premiered at the 2004 South by Southwest Film Festival and garnered immediate release from Ambush Entertainment. It has won many awards and the official website is www.dandbfilm.com. "The film is constructed like a cross between NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD and THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. Noted songwriter Zach Selwyn provides laugh out loud songs throughout the film similar in the way the Farrelly Brothers used musicians within THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY performing their own songs." - Mantaraypictures.com Zachariah's first full-length record "Ghost Signs" is available at www.cdbaby.com/zachariah visit Zachariah's website at www.zachariahmusic.com www.myspace.com/zachariahandthelobosriders Buy "Dead and Breakfast" on DVD Today! |
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