Conscious Hip-Hop returns to Billboard Top 100 as Saigon’s The Greatest Story Never Told lands on sales charts alongside Eminem, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West 2011 Strange Noize Tour Dates Announced Despite a lengthy 5 year hiatus, Saigon finally released his highly anticipated debut album, The Greatest Story Never Told, and was welcomed by a massive outpouring of fans hungry for conscious hip-hop. The album quickly shot to the top of the sales charts alongside Eminem, Lil Wayne, and Kanye [...]
LES NUBIANS RETURN WITH NÜ REVOLUTION, AVAILABLE APRIL 19th. Exclusive Stream: “Afrodance” soundcloud.com/giant-step-nyc/afrodance Video: “Veuillez Veiller Sur Vos Rêves” Les Nubians featuring John Banzaï (J.Period Remix) Les Nubians, consisting of Paris-born sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart, return to the world stage with the release of their third album, Nü Revolution, on April 19th via Shanachie Entertainment. The Grammy nominated duo fully delivers on the promise of their breakthrough efforts with a relentlessly enchanting and energized mix of R&B, hip-hop, African [...]
JAMAICA ANNOUNCES SPRING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DEBUT ALBUM NO PROBLEM SET FOR MARCH 8TH RELEASE ON COOPERATIVE USA/DOWNTOWN MUSIC “On No Problem, the duo of guitarist/vocalist Antoine Hilaire and bassist/vocalist Florent Lyonnet deliver classic rock that has one foot planted in the bell-bottomed ’70s and the other bridging ’80 and ’90s alt-pop.” – Alternative Press “Pop perfection” – The Guardian “Killer” – NME After an incredibly successful run in late 2010, French electro-pop duo Jamaica is returning to North America [...]
LYRICS BORN EXTENDS HIS AS U WERE 2011 WORLD TOUR On the heels of his highly successful US tour this January & February, Bay Area indie rap stalwart Lyrics Born has answered popular demand and added an additional run of dates to his already rigorous itinerary. The shows he’s played in support of 2010′s acclaimed As U Were album so far have been a veritable marathon of irresistible dance grooves and virtuoso vocal delivery. Losing none of the momentum from [...]
GIRL TALK TO CO-HEADLINE GOVERNORS BALL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK, PLUS ANNOUNCES MORE SPRING & SUMMER SHOWS! SECOND LEG OF NORTH AMERICA TOUR KICKS OFF THIS WEEK! 2011 MTVU WOODIE AWARDS NOMINATES GIRL TALK FOR PERFORMING WOODIE! After spending his first two weeks in Pittsburgh since 2011 began, Gregg Gillis (aka Girl Talk) is hitting the road again this week continuing his 40+ city tour of North America in support of his new album, All Day. Following 22 sold [...]
REKS now sets out to take the next step in his progression with what promises to be an instant classic, with his third LP, R.E.K.S (Rhythmatic Eternal King Supreme), which is scheduled to be released on March 8th, 2011 on Showoff/Brick Records. The LP lists such notable legends as DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Hi Tek, Alchemist, Nottz, Sha Money XL, Sean C & LV, Fizzy Womack and the ever present Statik Selektah contributing production; and newcomers Blaze P and Mike [...]
Potluck Title New Album ‘Rhymes & Resin’ & Embark on Strange Noize Tour With Saigon & Krizz Krizz Kaliko Potluck Title New Album “Rhymes & Resin” *** Humboldt County hip-hop duo, Potluck, have titled their new studio album “Rhymes & Resin”, which is slated for spring release through Suburban Noize. The album title was chosen as the winner of the group’s contest to have fans name their new studio album. “We truly have some of the best fans in the [...]
Cee-Lo & Rihanna Tour Dates Jun 18 Winnipeg, MTS Centre Jun 19 Saskatoo, Credit Union Centre Jun 21 Calgary, Scotiabank Saddledome Jun 22 Edmonton, Rexall Place Jun 24 Vancouver, Rogers Arena Jun 28 Los Angeles, Staples Center Jun 30 Oakland, Oracle Arena Jul 04 Albuquerque, Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents The Pavilion Jul 08 Dallas, American Airlines Center Jul 09 Houston, Toyota Center Jul 19 Uniondale, Nassau Coliseum Jul 21 East Rutherford, Izod Center Jul 23 Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center [...]
SAIGON HITS THE ROAD ON THE SUBURBAN NOIZE and STRANGE MUSIC, Two of the most successful independent record labels in the business, join forces to wreak havoc by hitting the road together once again. Beginning March 2011, we proudly present the “STRANGE NOIZE TOUR 2011”! The “STRANGE NOIZE TOUR 2011” will bring together some of the most unique forces in independent Hip Hop. Suburban Noize icon and Kottonmouth Kings member, Johnny Richter along with Strange Music’s resident genius, Krizz Kaliko, [...]
Vanity Theft Release Remix EP, Announce LA Residency at Club Moscow & SXSW Show! Get What You Came For Comes Out Physically March 1st via Vigilante Music/Adamant Records Download Their Remix EP, Forget What You Came For HERE! Catch Them Every Wednesday at Club Moscow in LA: March 23 & 30th, April 6 & 13th Also Appearing at bMUSED’s SXSW Showcase on March 17th w/ Hunter Valentine! Vanity Theft’s new album, Get What You Came For, was released digitally February [...]
