NEWS: Lil Playy's "Birthday Dress" Video Reaches 1 Million Views!

Lil Playy's Debut Video, "Birthday Dress" Reaches Over 1 Million Views! Grammy nominated & ASCAP Award winning songwriter who penned "My Chick Bad" takes the internet by storm with his new video. Check out Lil Playy's new video "Birthday Dress".

VIDEO: Lil Playy - Birthday Dress

NEWS: Timbaland Single 'Pass At Me' Available Today on iTunes!

"Pass At Me," Timbaland's dancefloor-filling collab with David Guetta and Pitbull and the first single off of Shock Value III is now available on iTunes!

iTunes Link: http://bit.ly/njhSNG

"Pass At Me" was originally featured in the provacative (NSFW) video trailer for Culo by Mazzucco - a collection of photos celebrating a woman's curves.

VIDEO: A First Look at Culo by Mazzucco

NEWS: Nappy Roots Coming To A City Near You! | 'Nappy Dot Org' Tour Announcement...

Nappy Roots Support New Album NAPPY DOT ORG with "NAPPY DOT ORG" Tour

Grammy Award nominated and multi-platinum-selling rap group, Nappy Roots, gears up for the release of their new album, NAPPY DOT ORG. The group will start their “Nappy Dot Org” tour on Friday, September 9, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah and end Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Durango, Colorado.

Nappy Roots is popularly known for their dexterous touring schedule. In 2010 alone, they performed over 200 dates. With the release of NAPPY DOT ORG the group is happy to continue that tradition and announce the following dates:

'NAPPY DOT ORG' TOUR DATES

September

9/9: In the Venue--Salt Lake City, UT

9/10: The Green Room--Flagstaff, AZ

9/11: Club Red/Red Owl --Tempe, AZ

9/13: El Cid Theatre--Los Angeles, CA

9/14 : The Caspar Inn--Caspar, CA

9/15: El Corazon--Seattle, WA

9/16: Hell’s Kitchen--Tacoma, WA

9/17: The Wild Buffalo--Bellingham, WA

9/18: Rock Reactor--Kennewick, WA

9/19: Bar None--Vancouver, BC

9/22: Station 7 Live--Laurel, DE

9/23: Mercury Lounge--New York, NY

9/24: Monroe Community College Gym--Rochester, NY

9/29: Rhythm & Brews--Chattanooga, TN

9/30: Gilligan’s--Murfreesboro, TN

For more information on tickets and tour dates, log on to http://nappyroots.com/tour.

NEWS: T. Mills Releases Interactive "Blunt" Music Player for Album, 'Leaving Home'...

T. Mills isn't shy about his love for the that Cali sticky. His new online album Leaving Home is now available for streaming in an interactive blunt music player. Check it out!

http://www.tmillsmusic.com/passtheblunt/

Leaving Home is the outcome of 140 songs recorded in Los Angeles pared down to a solid 10 cuts. Synth-splotched beats cozy up to his journal-mined rhymes, evidenced on the smooth “Hollywood” and revved up “Vans On,” a song that rocks even harder during his live show.

NEWS: Nappy Roots Reveal Album Art + Tracklisting for 'Nappy Dot Org'...

Nappy Roots reveals the tracklist & QR-Code cover art for their new album, Nappy Dot Org. Check it out and scan it with your smartphone!

Nappy Dot Org - Tracklist

1. Legends Live On

2. Return of the Country Boyz

3. Ea$y Money

4. Hey Love ft. Samuel Christian

5. Pete Rose ft. Khujo Goodie

6. Good & Evil

7. Karma

8. Y'all Party

9. Give Me A Sign

10. Nappy U Here

11. Congratulations

Check out "Hey Love" - the first single off of Nappy Dot Org.

VIDEO: Darkchild Presents Lil Playy "Birthday Dress" | Billboard Interview...

Darkchild and Interscope's newest signee Lil Playy rocks with the band in the TAJ directed music video for "Birthday Dress". One listen to this future Top 40 smash and everyday will feel like your birthday!

Grammy nominated & ASCAP Award winning songwriter who penned the "My Chick Bad" hook is the latest breakout rapper on the scene!

VIDEO: Lil Playy - Birthday Dress

Billboard.com recently chatted with Lil Playy about his upcoming EP, working with Kelly Rowland and his music inspirations. Learn more about the rising star HERE!

VIDEO: Alicia Keys Launches YouTube Fan Promotion...

Alicia Keys Launches YouTube Fan Promotion

Alicia’s been reliving her iconic career with the intimate “Key’s Moments” posts. Now she wants YOU to join the “Songs in A Minor” 10th anniversary celebration! Alicia is asking fans to upload cover songs, dance routines, testimonials and more. Show Alicia what “Songs in A Minor” means to you!

Watch Alicia’s video announcement below and post your video response today!

VIDEO: Alicia Keys - YouTube Covers

Originally released in June 2001, "Songs in A Minor" sold more than 11 million albums worldwide and earned Keys with her first five, of 14 total, Grammy® Awards including Best New Artist, Best Song of the Year for “Fallin,” and Best R&B Album. Keys will commemorate the 10th Anniversary of her debut by performing an intimate concert for her fans at New York City’s historic Beacon Theatre on June 30.

NEWS: Ledisi Launches New App for iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch...

New Ledisi App for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch!

In celebration of the Ledisi App release of Ledisi’s new album “Pieces of Me” check out the brand new for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch! The app includes two games, one where fans must solve the Pieces of Me puzzle and other offering fans the opportunity to upload their photos to the app to create their very own puzzle.

Love Ledisi’s look? Add a photo of yourself and see if you can pull off Ledisi’s signature style and Mohawk with the Ledhead Yourself Feature and share your creation with your friends on Facebook! The app is also a QR code reader. Find the code and unlock exclusive Ledisi content!

In addition, fans can score the song “So Into You” for free at iTunes this week! ~ Click Here

Download the FREE App NOW! ~ Click Here

AUDIO: Ledisi Premieres New Track "Shut Up"...

Ledisi Premieres New Track "Shut Up" on Okayplayer.com

Ledisi is gearing up to release her new album "Pieces of Me" on June 14th. As a special treat she's offering a first listen to a standout track from the set. The soul chauntese channels her inner Chaka Khan and dismisses all the haters on "Shut Up", produced by Mike City and Ledisi. "Shut Up" and listen exclusively on Okayplayer!

NEWS: Bootsy Collins Sits In w/ The Roots on Fallon!

TUNE IN: Bootsy Collins sits in with The Roots tonight on Fallon...

Tonight, catch legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins sit-in with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in advance of his new album 'Tha Funk Capital of the World' (4/26, Mascot Records).

Listen to lead single "Don't Take My Funk"!

AUDIO: Don't Take My Funk Away (ft. Catfish Collins and Bobby Womack)

VIDEO: Josh Xantus Covers Brian McKnight's 'Anytime' + #1 at VCAST Music...

Having grown up on Classical music, Brian McKnight was the first R&B artist that truly captivated Josh Xantus, inspiring him to pursue an R&B career himself.

Check out his piano performance of Brian McKnight's classic, "Anytime".

VIDEO: Brian McKnight - Anytime (by Josh Xantus)

Josh Xantus landed #1 with his single "I Don't Care" on Verizon's V CAST Music "What's New", "What's Hot" and "Most Featured" charts, in the company of multi platinum, veteran recording artists Lady GaGa, Lady Antebellum and Jennifer Lopez!

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Josh Xantus' latest mixtape, "Love Child"!

Bootsy Collins Returns with New Album | Guests Include Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Chuck D and More...

Bootsy Collins Returns With First New Album In Five Years, 'Tha Funk Capitol Of The World,' Out April 26.

The #1 Funkateer of All Time teams with George Clinton, Chuck D, Snoop Dogg, Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Cornel West, Samuel L. Jackson, Musiq Soulchild, Ice Cube & more on star-studded album.

'Tha Funk Capitol Of The World' Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. Hip Hop @ Funk U (feat. Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, & Chuck D)

3. Mirrors Tell Lies (feat. Jimi Hendrix)

4. JB-Still The Man (feat. Rev. Al Sharpton)

5. Freedumb (feat. Dr. Cornel West)

6. After These Messages (feat. Samuel L. Jackson)

7. Kool Whip (feat. Phil Ade & iCandice)

8. The Real Deal (feat. Sheila E. & iCandice)

9. Don't Take My Funk (feat. Catfish Collins & Bobby Womack)

10. If Looks Could Kill (feat. Bela Fleck, Zionplanet-10, & Dennis Chambers)

11. Minds Under Construction (feat. Buckethead & (Z-Class))

12. Siento Bombo (feat. Olvido Ruiz & Ouiwey)

13. Garry Shider Tribute (feat. George Clinton & Linda Shider)

14. Stars Have No Names (They Just Shine) (feat. Nick Arnold & Chrissy Dunn)

15. Chocolate Caramel Angel (feat. Faith Daniels, Ronni Racket, & Casper)

16. Yummy, I Got The Munchies (feat. Musiq Soulchild, Razzberry Hershey & Tom Joyner)

Take a voyage with Bootsy Collins to "Tha Funk Capital Of The World" in this funktastical EPK! We promise you've never been funked like this before!

VIDEO: Bootsy Collins EPK

NEWS: Josh Xantus Featured in Verizon's V CAST Music!

R&B crooner Josh Xantus featured alongside Lady Gaga, Wiz Khalifa, J.Lo and more on Verizon's V CAST Music with his smash single "I Don't Care" featuring Ghostface Killah!

Don't have V CAST Music on your Verizon phone?

Download the app today!

http://vcastmusic.rhapsody.com/

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Josh Xantus' latest mixtape, Love Child!

AUDIO: Josh Xantus #2 Most Added at Urban Radio + New Mixtape Leak...

JOSH XANTUS

"I Don't Care"

Impacted Urban Radio on 1/25

Picking Up 21 Adds & #2 Most Added

After hitting the net hard with the West Coast remix to his single "I Don't Care", Josh Xantus hits the radio with equal impact!

With so much momentum building around Josh Xantus, it is clear that this is his year!

Singersroom.com declares Josh Xantus an Artist to Watch in 2011. Josh is also gearing up for a new mixtape on Valentine's Day called "Love Child"! Check out the first leak "Hard to Find" below which features an entirely new song over Jamie Foxx's "Fall For Your Type"!

AUDIO: Josh Xantus - Hard to Find

Remo Da Rapstar's "Sweet 16" Mixtape hits 11,000 Downloads...

We're hyped about the up-coming week for Remo da Rapstar. Celebrating over 11, 000 downloads in the first week of being released, his "Sweet 16" mixtape has received various media accolades and mentions. "Shoutout to MTV, ThisIs50, Onsmash.com, Dajazi.com, Xclusiveszone.net, HipHopCanada and many others for being just as excited about the project as we are." - Remo Da Rapstar

We know you're all still rewinding his "Stash Box" video Directed by Sceanrio - because of the success of the video which dropped last week as well, Remo will be filming another one this week. Stay Tuned!!

Shatek The Producer Presents 'Get Ya Heard'...

'Get Ya Heard' is an idea that's been in the works since the beginning of 2010. It is designed to help artist not only get to be heard but now to be seen as well. If people don't like your music, maybe they will like your presence. They both go hand to hand. Artist can get in contact with Shatek The Producer so he can 'Get Ya Heard'.

Send your emails to getyaheard@gmail.com.

And also, follow both @GetYaHeard or @Shatek on Twitter.

Be on the lookout for the "Get Ya Heard' Webisodes.

VIDEO: Nas Narrates ESPN Documentary On Liberian Amputee Soccer Team...

Nas Narrates ESPN Documentary On Liberian Amputee Soccer Team

Tuesday, May 4th at 7pm EST ESPN's E:60 presents the story of the Liberian Amputee Soccer Team, featuring narration and music by Nas.

Watch the teaser here:

Raven-Symoné & Nick Cannon Feed America With PepsiCo | PepsiWeInspire.com...

Pepsi We Inspire Icon Raven-Symoné is teaming up with Nick Cannon and 1,400 PepsiCo employees to feed America: PEPSICO FEEDS AMERICA WITH NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE

—Actors Nick Cannon and Raven-Symoné Join 1,400 PepsiCo Employees at

Feeding America Network Food Banks across the Country—

VIDEO: Ludacris Knocks On Doors In New Orleans For 2010 CENSUS...

Who Dat? Ludacris Knocks On Doors in New Orleans for 2010 Census Webisode.

Luda On The Block 2010 Census Tour Heads to NY, DC, ATL Next!

Lucadris swept through New Orleans to motivate African Americans to fill out and mail back their 2010 Census form. He hit WQUE radio station to talk to listeners who may not have responded to the Census yet. Ludacris gave shout outs from his van to surprised fans on his way to the New Orleans main post office. By the time he visited a home on Mirtha Street, word had spread about his visit and fans looked on as he knocked on doors and toured formerly Katrina ravaged areas that are now on the mend but still in need of revitalization. “I hope people in this neighborhood know that resources from the Census will go toward rebuilding New Orleans,” Luda tells his guide Gretchen Bradford, a homeowner on the block. “I am counting on you to spread the word to people in the community,” said Ludacris.

VIDEO: Luda on the Block - New Orleans

In the meantime, stay tuned to The Luda On The Block tour stop videos in Dallas, New Orleans, New York City, Washington DC, and Atlanta from March to April. Get an up close, personal view of what some naysayers and other resisters really think about the Census.

VIDEO: Ludacris Hits the Block in Dallas to Support 2010 Census...

Is that Ludacris knocking on your door?

The Luda On The Block tour stops in Dallas, New Orleans, New York City, Washington DC, and Atlanta. Ludacris stays true to his mission, even though skepticism is high among people in the black community about sharing information with the government. He walks a tight rope on several radio stations by cajoling, punking, educating, and shocking listeners. He literally knocks on doors to get the word out about how important completing the Census is to the black community. The folks he meets are ordinary people who often don’t know all the benefits of the 2010 Census. The tour is an ambitious undertaking that Ludacris felt strongly enough about to take time out from his music tour.

VIDEO: Luda on the Block - DALLAS

For more information on the US 2010 Census visit: http://2010.census.gov