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Wu-Tang's RZA Debuts WuChess Online Chess Community

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 2, 2008 - 12:21pm.

Los Angeles - WuChess, an online chess community created by hip-hop troupe Wu-Tang Clan member RZA and social network ChessPark, on Monday announced its launch, TechCrunch reported. The social network, which costs $48 per year to join, offers exclusive hip-hop videos and music along with its online chess.

tags: Social Networking | Music | Hip-Hop | Wu-Tang Clan | RZA | WuChess | ChessPark |

Wallstrip Interview With Navarrow Wright, CEO of GlobalGrind.com

Authored by Jay Baage on December 14, 2007 - 7:32am.
tags: Video | Marketing | Tech | Music | Hip-Hop | BET | BlobalGrind.com | Navarrow Wright |

Its Hip Hop.TV Accepted to Maryland Incubator Program

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 16, 2007 - 1:23pm.

Washington - Its Hip Hop.TV (IHTV), an online video network focused on independent Hip Hop music, said that it has been accepted into the Maryland Technology Development Corp. (TEDCO) Incubator Program. The company said that the move will open up additional opportunities for capital investment. IHTV streams interviews, artists' videos and concerts, short films, original TV shows and rap competitions.
tags: Deals | Video | Music | Hip-Hop | TEDCO |

Report: Rap/Hip-Hop Most Popular Ringtones; Women Lead All Downloads

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on September 11, 2006 - 4:03pm.
Port Washington, N.Y. - The U.S. ringtone market is currently led by the rap/hip-hop genre, which accounted for 23% of all ringtone downloads in July, a month during which women downloaded 53% of all ringtones, according to a report from NPD Group. The next most-popular musical ringtone genres for the month were rock (17%), pop (11%) and alternative (8%). The report also found that younger consumers were more likely to download ringtones, as 26% were 13-17 and 22% were 18-24. "While price plays a role in the decision whether to download, it's only a small part of the mix," said NPD Group's Neil Strother. "Since younger consumers often choose clothing and other external accoutrements to help define who they are, ringtones are just another way of making a personal -- and audible -- mark on their environment."
tags: Mobile | Mobile Music | Marketing | Downloads | Music | Reports | Ringtones | Hip-Hop | Rap |

VH1 Launches Online Content to Discover Hip-Hop Talent

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 19, 2006 - 12:40pm.
New York - VH1 announced on Wednesday an online content to find undiscovered hip-hop talent.
tags: Video | TV | Music | VH1 | Hip-Hop | Rap | Talent | UGC | Freestyle 59 |

eMusic Offers First Free Download of Digital-Only 12-inch Single

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 11:34am.
New York - Digital music service eMusic announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with hip-hop label Stones Throw Records to offer the service's first digital-only 12-inch single.
tags: Downloads | Music | eMusic | Promotions | Hip-Hop | Stones Throw Records |

Emmis Launches iTunes Stores on Hip-Hop Radio Station Websites

Authored by dmw on May 19, 2006 - 7:59am.
Los Angeles - Radio station owner Emmis Communications has announced that two of its popular hip-hop stations, Power 106 (KPWR-FM) in Los Angeles and HOT 97 (WQHT-FM) in New York City, have become the first radio stations to fully integrate Apple's iTunes Store into their websites. Listeners may now search, browse and buy music they hear on the radio or online directly from ether site. "We will have full control of the storefront itself," said Rey Mena, vice president of Emmis Interactive. "Therefore, we can feature any artist we want to feature. Since each storefront represents Power 106 and HOT 97's playlists, they will feature what is relevant to their listeners. In addition, if you want to know what Big Boy, Funkmaster Flex or other Power 106 and HOT 97 DJs are listening to, you can find it on our websites and purchase it directly from the iTunes Music Stores."
tags: Launches | Music Launches | Radio | Music | Commerce | Hip-Hop | iTunes | Emmis | Commerce Launches |

GoGoMo Launches Digital Content Portal for Hip-Hop Fans

Authored by dmw on April 6, 2006 - 3:18pm.
Redmond, Wash. - GoGoMo on Thursday announced the launch of its digital entertainment content portal for hip-hop fans and the urban market. The site, which partnered with urban market-focused online community GetVery.com, will offer ringtones, videos, games and images tailored to hip-hop fans. GoGoMo will also provide customers with free digital lockers to store their purchases, making them available from multiple devices.
tags: Launches | Mobile | Internet | Portals | Music | GoGoMo | Hip-Hop | GetVery.com |

"Def Jam Vendetta" Hip-Hop Video Game Spawns National Concert Tour

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on April 25, 2003 - 9:59am.
New York -- Def Jam Records announced on Friday that it will launch the "Def Jam Vendetta Tour," featuring live performances from the hip-hop artists featured in the new "Def Jam Vendetta" video game for PlayStation 2 and GameCube. Concerts on the 21-city tour will include performances from Keith Murray, CNN, Joe Budden and Caddillac Tah, and will be hosted by platinum-selling artist Method Man. The tour will also include local video game tournaments, with the top scorer winning a chance to challenge Method Man in the game. http://www.defjamvendetta.com
tags: Hip-Hop | Video Game | Def Jam Vendetta |