Karamanti Signs Album Deal With Arioso Legato Music & Shares First Single (@ariosolegato @Blakkwuman22 @Karamanti)

00000_zps9ccf94abKaramanti has just entered into an album deal with New Jersey based Arioso Legato Music. This means that the artist will be releasing a full studio album before the end of 2018. Alfonso R. Mitchell-Rios, the producer and CEO at Arioso Legato Music, is known for creating rap / hip-hop sounding rhythms, so Karamanti’s fans and supporters will be treated to a completely different side of the artist.

As it relates to content, Karamanti has committed to making the entire project uplifting and inspiring as she aims to help those that have gone through, or is currently going through life challenges. The first single from the not yet named album is “Be Yourself.” This is a record which: 1) encourages persons to seek answers and directions from within as oppose to without, and 2) be their authentic self.

Members of the public can download “Be Yourself” from Karamanti’s digital store, while DJs and industry insiders can request a copy of the song by contact MJE, Karamanti’s publicist or Blakkwuman22 Music, her record label.

New Video: Kabaka Pyramid ft. Damian Marley – Kontraband (@Kabakapyramid @damianmarley)

KontrabandFocused on smuggling the message of righteousness, justice, awareness through his music, Kabaka Pyramid is adamant on delivering a potent type of music to the ears of the people. Too often the music with a message of upliftment is not shared and more often silenced from the masses, therefore he is prepared to push it like a contraband.

Off his debut album the infectiously catchy Reggae title track, Kontraband produced by Damian ‘Jr Gong’ Marley, delivers the true essence of what Kabaka Pyramid album represents. The visuals, directed by Eric Coleman, was captured in the desert of California and shows both Damian Marley and Kabaka Pyramid being removed from their tour bus in search of contraband. With the made for movie type video, you are immediately drawn into the activities taking place and wondering what will happen next. Both Kabaka and Damian depict the profiling, which many reggae artists face while on tour. Throughout the video the officers search the artists to find a possible forbidden substance and instead find CDs. What the artists are smuggling is music, music for the masses.

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Lauryn Hill Announces Names Of Artists To Be Featured On Her ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ Tour (@MsLaurynHill)

Ms Lauryn HillMs Lauryn Hill has taken to her Facebook page to share the names of all the artists that will be featured on her much anticipated ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ tour.

Her guests will be: Dave Chappelle, Nas, SZA, M.I.A, A$AP ROCKY, Santigold, De La Soul, Busta Rhymes, Big Boi, Talib Kweli, Dave East, Kelela, Shabbazz Palaces, Protoje, Patoranking, Mr. Eazi, Jo Mersa Marley, Bambaata Marley, Tierra Whack, Iman Omari, Raury, Victory, Kojo Cue & Shaker.

Tickets and VIP Experiences available at mslaurynhill.com

Nas’ New Album “Nasir” Out Now! (@Nas)

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On Thursday, June 14th, Nas – one of hip-hop’s greatest MC – dropped his 11th studio album entitled “Nasir.” The project, which is on the Mass Appeal Records label, has seven (7) songs, all produced by Kanye West. It also features collaborations with Puff Daddy, 070 Shake, Tony Williams and The-Dream.

Click here to stream and download “Nasir” via your preferred music platform.

Registration opens June 25th for 2019 SXSW Artist Submissions (@sxsw)

Budlight Event - 2017 SXSW Conference and FestivalsArtists can start to apply for the 2019 SXSW ‘Showcasing Artist’ slots as of June 25th. Selected artists will benefit from career changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every year.

Showcasing at SXSW means performing in one of Austin’s famous live music venues for 30,000 industry reps, 3,000 media members, and thousands of fans and fellow musicians from all over the world.

Click here for more information.

Hip-hop Royalty, Black Thought Shares New EP, Produced By 9th Wonder (@9thwonder @blackthought)

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What do you get when one of hip-hop’s baddest lyricist collaborate with one of the best producer in the game? The answer my friends is Streams of Thought Vol. 1. That’s the name of Black Thought’s new EP, which was produced by none other than 9th Wonder.

The project comes courtesy of Human Re Sources. It has five tracks and features appearances by Rapsody, KIRBY and Styles P. Click here to check it out.

J Cole Confirmed For The Oracle Arena In Oakland, California On August 29 (@JColeNC)

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As a part of his 2018 KOD Tour, J Cole will be playing at the Oracle Arena (7000 Coliseum Way) in Oakland, California on August 29th.  He will be joined by Young Thug.

Ticket price for this event starts at $49 USD and goes up to approximately $162 USD. For additional ticketing info, click here.