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Drake, hip-hop’s next big thing, at PSU. Photo by Leon Laing.
Today marks the release of perhaps the biggest album of the year—Thank Me Later by Drake. In honor of today, vigoronline.com, Music Man and Midtown Soul will give away two TML CDs. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment in this post. We’ll announce the winners soon. Continue reading ‘‘Thank Me Later’ giveaway’
Photo of local sneaker collector Matt Stayton by Glimpse.
Glimpse, a Harrisburg-based design company, relaunched its website recently. Check out the company’s stories including one about a local sneaker collector. We co-sign this site.
Dexter Kendrick, who formed the songwriting group Polarity with Lei Row, said he wants his music to be current yet timeless like a soul classic. I’d say he’s going to attain that goal. Continue reading ‘Dexter Kendrick’s ‘Hope’’
In the photo, from left to right: LeRon McCoy, Jadakiss and LeSean “Shady” McCoy shoot the breeze. On May 15, Jada visited a Harrisburg-based party promoted by Shady and Dream Catcher Entertainment. Jada just dropped The Champ is H3re mixtape. On this latest mixtape, he collaborates with DJ Drama and DJ Green Lantern. Photo above taken from Dream Catcher’s archives.
Last year, Nino Marron and his V.S.O.P. collective opened up for the Lil Wayne (see video above) and Trey Songz/Fab concerts. Now the local rapper, who exudes swag, will release his Gold Bottlez: The Rose Mixtape on May 28th. Continue reading ‘Local CD releases this week’
York native Phene made his mark in Central Pa. Now the rapper resides in the A-T-L and is collaborating with national recording artists, such as Laws, who inked a deal with Asylum/Warner Bros. Phil Nash, Esso and Cambatta also go in for a song named “Overdose.” Produced by Jaisu and S-Type, “Overdose” is the 16th track on Hip Hop Docktrine 3 (Boondocks mixtape). DJ Dub Floyd and DJ Wally Sparks present the mixtape, which is hosted by artists David Banner, Killer Mike and Asheru.
Photo of McCoy (left) and DJ Drama by Louis McKinney.
What do LeSean McCoy and DJ Drama have in common? Jadakiss. McCoy and Dream Catcher Entertainment will hold Community Day at 11 a.m. in Harrisburg on May 15th. The event will offer acitivites for all ages. McCoy will cap the night off with a performance by Jada at Eclispe Nightclub in Harrisburg. Doors open at 10 p.m. Continue reading ‘Jadakiss to visit ‘Burg’
Photo of Philly-based rapper Peedi Crakk (left) and fan by Leon Laing.
MTV Jams will host Philly Day, a collection of videos by Philadelphia-based artists, on May 2nd.
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