Archive for June 15, 2009

Joe Budden and Amalgam Digital to Release “The Great Escape”

Joe Budden returns with Amalgam Digital after the successful release of his sophomore album “Padded Room.” The company’s approach in combining traditional marketing efforts with an innovative new media strategy assisted in repositioning the former major label recording artist’s retail status while also expanding upon his existing fan base. The album debuted at #42 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts—a tremendous achievement for an independent release—and despite lures from other labels, Budden has decided to continue to build on his success as part of Amalgam Digital’s growing artist roster.

Following the critical and commercial acclaim of the “Padded Room,” Joe Budden is back to release “The Great Escape.” The album is a completion to the concept trilogy, which includes “Halfway House” and “Padded Room,” in which Budden finally finds salvation and freedom from a sense of confinement that had been pervading his life and career. “The Great Escape” is set to be one of the rapper’s best efforts yet, with features from several established producers and artists, marking a change from Joe Budden’s usual formula. “The Great Escape” will be released in both CD and digital form October 13th, 2009, with two additional bonus tracks available when purchased digitally on www.AmalgamDigital.com.

In addition, Amalgam Digital and Joe Budden will make waves this summer by releasing the digital-only album, “Escape Route,” as a prelude to “The Great Escape.” This digital-only prelude will give fans a taste of what to expect from Budden’s third studio effort, and it will be released July 2009 exclusively on www.AmalgamDigital.com.

Amalgam Digital launched as Hip Hop’s first genre specific digital retail store and record label. The company is rapidly gaining popularity for its unique business model and innovative new media marketing strategy. In addition to releasing the first wave of digital only Hip Hop albums, the company has delivered live webcast technology setting precedence by hosting a “Live In-Studio” Webcast. Over 80,000 viewers logged onto AmalgamDigital.com/TV to watch Joe Budden, put the finishing touches on his upcoming album “Padded Room” and perform a live Q&A via live video chat room which is now a popular trend amongst artists. AmalgamDigital.com recently launched its user generated content module creating a platform for artist to upload their content and make it immediately available for sale to fans.

50 Cent To Drop Street Album Next Tuesday

50 Cent says he’s dropping a project called War Angel next Tuesday on ThisIs50.com
According to 50, it’s more a street album than a mixtape.

“When you hear it, out of all the material I put on the street, you’re gonna say that’s the best body of work I put out in the mixtape circuit, period,” he told MTV. “The way the mood of music is right now, when they hear what this is, they’ll say, ‘That’s what we needed.’”

50 Cent also announced more projects coming.
“I have two other tapes to follow it,” he revealed. “Fourth of July, Sincerely Southside Part 2 coming out with mostly ’90s music on it. Timeless music, classic hit records. Then, after that, there’s a G-Unit mixtape. It’s actually untitled. I’ll be finished with it in the next day or so.”

JA RULE IS BACK WITH A NEW SINGLE – ‘HOLLYWOOD’!

I always respected Ja Rule as a hit maker and liked him right before he started making all those cookie cutter Ashanti duets; which he soon was called out for by 50.  The man is back and going hard.  Download his new single here

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AMBER ROSE TO BE IN DRAKE’S NEW VIDEO

Over the weekend, Drake was shooting the video for “Best I Ever Had” in Brooklyn, New York City. From what I understand, the club scene was one of the ones that was going down.  Amber was spotted at the video shoot but this is no surprise since Kanye is rumoured to be directing the video.  Question, does Kanye still remember Kid Cudi?