.::. New Music: Usher feat. Pharrell - “Flash”

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New song by Usher, who teamed up togheter with Pharrell on this track, and is produced by The Neptunes. Not sure if “Flash” will be on Ushers new album “Here I stand” witch is to be expected on May 27 2008. If you like a copy of that new album, our C.O.T.M contest is still running. Look at the sidebar under exclusive stuff for more info!

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.::. Video Premiere: Kardinall Offishall ft. Akon - Dangerous

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New Video: Kardinall Offishall ft. Akon - Dangerous
Download the ‘Dangerous’ mp3 below

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.::. Exclusive: Sean Paul - ‘Grip’ [New Single]

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Here’s the exclusive new single from Sean Paul, called ‘Grip’. Sean Paul is putting the finishing touches on his next record due to come out soon. Currently featured on the D’aville record and the new Eve single, we can just image what hot riddums Sean plans to come out on for his new album. More Info to come soon no doubt… Yah Mann!!!

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.::. New Single: Ashanti - “Lose Your Love”

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In preparation of her New album ‘The declaration’ witch drops begin June this year… hopefully. Ashanti’s new song ‘Lose your love’ just came available today. I think this song is one of the best i heard by Ashanti, its very soulful and smooth. Thanks are appreciated. Enjoy!

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.::. Album Preview: The Offspring - Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace

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The American Punk/Rock band The Offspring is recently completed work on the new album Rise And Fall, Rage And Grace with legendary producer Bob Rock (Metallica, The Cult) and are now preparing for its upcoming release and the accompanying world tour. And as a promotion the band has a surprise for there loyal fans, there lead single from the new album is announced by the name off “Hammerhead” and is free to download on there official website. Also, you should be hearing “Hammerhead” on your local radio station soon.

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June 11 – Japan
June 13 – Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, The Netherlands and Greece
June 14 – Australia
June 16 – Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Ireland, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom
June 17 – United States, Canada, Spain, Asia and Latin America
June 18 – Sweden and Finland

Tracklist:

1. Half-Truism
2. Trust In You
3. You‘re Gonna Go Far, Kid
4. Hammerhead
5. A Lot Like Me
6. Takes Me Nowhere
7. Kristy, Are You Doing Okay?
8. Nothingtown
9. Stuff Is Messed Up
10. Fix You
11. Let‘s Hear It For Rock Bottom
12. Rise And Fall

New Single: The Offspring - ‘Hammerhead’

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.::. Nine Inch Nails Gives Away New Album “The Slip” For Free

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After Coldplay earlier this week, another Rock band by the name of Nine Inch Nails offers up there new work for free on the internet. As a thank you to there fans for your continued support, Nine Inch Nails website is letting people download Nine Inch Nails new ten track album, “The Slip”. The album is available on mp3 or high quality lossless formats. The physical release will be available in July on CD and vinyl. Recently the band also gave away the new single ‘Discipline’, which you can download below and is a really great song and a absolute must have. Enjoy!!!

Tracklist:

01. 999,999
02. 1,000,000
03. Letting You
04. Discipline
05. Echoplex
06. Head Down
07. Lights in the Sky
08. Corona Radiata
09. The Four of Us Are Dying
10. Demon Seed

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‘The Slip’

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New single: ‘Nine Inch Nails - Discipline’

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.::. Exclusive Interview: Simple Plan

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Interview with lead guitarist Jeff Stinco about dirty rock, trying to pick up Danni Minogue and not being punk enough.

How would you describe your style?

I think it’s melodic rock infused with a lot of influences. It’s hard to label a band.

Some punk fans say you’re too pop, or not punk enough

Truthfully I think the punk label is applied very easily to a lot of things, but I never said that my band was punk; I don’t think it is. When we were younger we were listening to a lot of the Californian punk rock and pop punk that was coming out at the time and that influenced some of the more intense drum patterns and rock ideas we were using. But when you’re 3 records into your career you want to change it up a little and go beyond your first influences and find your own voice. I think it’s very rocking.

Who are your influences at the moment?

When we made this record we listened to tons of music and we didn’t want to be influenced by one particular band, we wanted to find something that was unique. I think bands like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, even Greenday – we didn’t copy their music but these bands were ambitious with their records, they were trying to make musical statements and expand on what they were doing before, and they made really strong records. I think a lot of artists nowadays concentrate on one or two songs and just fill up the rest of the record with fillers. We wanted to make a full record that was a statement and a bit of a break from what we were doing before.

Apparently at your gigs in Camden, fans camped outside from 6am before the show - how did you feel about that?

I think it’s amazing; on this tour people have been lining up in the morning even before I wake up. It’s kind of strange, you open your bunk window and you see people lined up and you think, ‘wow man, that’s dedication right there.’ When I was a kid I was really intense about music, I really wanted to be part of the experience. My parents were very strict so I wasn’t allowed to go to rock shows but I wanted to meet my favourite artists and get a piece of them. That’s what these kids are doing and I think it’s awesome.

What has been your best gig ever?

As a kid you always dream of playing the arena in your home town [Montreal, Canada]. You imagine yourself being on that stage. And when we did it was fully sold out, and all our friends and families were there. It was one of those crazy intense moments and it was pretty important for me.

Have there been any bad gigs?

We played at Hanover 5 or 6 years ago and I counted exactly 12 people in the audience. That was not the best gig of my life.

If you could pick any other band or artist to play with who would you choose?

I’d like to play with the Foo Fighters, I think they’d be a lot of fun. Or Weezer. It would be cool to be able to jam with them and not talk with them a lot because he [Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo] seems to be quite a weirdo and I don’t want to be thrown off by his personality - I’d want to keep loving the music. I think they make really quirky weird rock and I’m into that.

Have you ever tried to pick up a celebrity?

At the Australian MTV awards once I was backstage and Danni Minogue walked by. I had to stop her and I guess I was flirting – she definitely wasn’t, but I was! A security guard cut the conversation short after probably 45 seconds. So I flirted on a one-way level.

Who are your favorite artists?

I can’t stop listening to Ryan Adams, he’s amazing. I also just read a biography of Guns and Roses so I’ve been listening to a lot of them recently. Truthfully, with all the shows we do I don’t get to listen to a lot of music right now!

Who has the most annoying habit in the band?

David rasps his throat, it’s very annoying. I’ll be sleeping in a hotel room and he comes down the corridor and through the door; I hear he’s there and I know it’s him. That’s how bad it is.

What was your first job?

I used to do landscaping, I bought my first guitar doing it. I was actually quite good at it, but I’m not going back to it!

What’s your pre-gig drink of choice?

My drink of choice is actually Red Bull, but it’s so bad for you. I used to have two before every show. I do like vodka and Red Bull though, I gotta say. It’s a good way to start out a night.

What would be your dream car?

911 Turbo. I just love that car. There was a Charlie Sheen movie that I used to love when I was a kid – he would steal Porches all around town. It kind of glorified Porches for me.

What advice would you give to unsigned bands trying to break onto the scene?

I would say write tons of songs, try to find your own niche, be on the net as much as you can. It’s a great time to release music and do it on your own; it’s just a question of being very very available for your fans, answering MySpace and emails and blogging. I think that’s the best way to do it.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Hopefully we’re still going to be playing shows and making relevant music – and hopefully we’re going to be done discussing what genre of music we play! I think it is hard to describe, and I think that’s ok, you know.

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.::. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Honored With Blvd Star

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Sean ‘diddy’ combs got yesterday the 2,362nd star along Hollywood blvd’s infamous walk of fame. And is with that fact, the first male rap artist to be honored with a star. Deserved? Well i think business wise u can say yes, cause the man is settled big time, but not so much as an artist. What u guys think? Video below shows some friends and colleges, who congratulate him on getting this honor.

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.::. Video: Lil’ Mama - L.I.F.E.

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L is for the liars that had surrounded me
I, insecurity. My head down in these streets
F, my future: there isn’t one
E-ternal hope - and this is my life

New music video from Lil’ Mama off her recent album “VYP — Voice of the Young People” A song that makes it clear that her lip gloss may be poppin’, but she’s got more to say than that and tackles more than a few issues going on in her society today. Real talk, that’s how we like it!

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.::. Leaked: The Roots - “The Grand Return” [Unreleased]

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Another leak?! Yup…“The Grand Return” is an unreleased track that was left off The Roots new album “Rising Down” Witch is kinda a waste that this track featuring Dice Raw & Wahud Amahd didn’t make the final cut, to be on there cause is a pretty cool song. Then again, there new album is full of quality stuff!

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