Stan Sheppard has announced that Chad Kiser, of Chad Media & Entertainment and CME Records, will be joining 11th Power Entertainment. Kiser, known for his multifaceted career in music journalism, publicity, and entrepreneurship, is set to take on the role of Mid-West A&R Director. This strategic appointment places Kiser in direct collaboration with the company’s ..read more

Louisville, July 26th, 2024 – ProHoeZak releases a new single entitled “What About Me?” with Too $hort and the Ying Yang Twins out now via CME Records. Stream “What About Me?” HERE.  This collaboration is just the latest in a long line of high-profile collaborations that have defined ProHoeZak’s career. Hailing from East Palo Alto, California, the multifaceted producer/artist ProHoeZakhas been a driving force in the music industry ..read more

Many know the name WestCoast Stone, but only a few know the depths of his raw talent and ability when it comes to production and artistry. On “Popping Muzik, 4 The Culture” WestCoast Stone doesn’t hold back displaying his ability not only for the history of WWest Coast Hip Hop but his keen sense of ..read more

Upcoming lyricist Tspokes has something to say. She says it all on this fire track produced by Dave D Beats, “WestCoast Matters” is on of those tracks that makes a statement for entire region. Tspokes does it justice with the bars in each verse, and the Snoop Dogg monumental moment in Hip Hop when he ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2024 The family of Derek Keith Barbosa, professionally known as Chino XL, is devastated to relay the news of his passing. Chino died on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home. He was 50. Chino is survived by his children, Chynna, Bella, Lyric, Kiyana; his stepson Shawn; grandchildren ..read more

  BUCKTOWN, N.Y., July 29, 2024 –– Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Dah Shinin’, Smif-N-Wessun announce the launch of “Still Shinin’,” a tour that takes them from Brooklyn to Borlänge, Sweden.   The duo, composed of Tek and General Steele, first appeared on Black Moon’s album, Enta Da Stage, and they’ve been consciously commanding the stage ever ..read more

  Having risen through the ranks by both appearing of projects for other notable acts [David Banner, Gorilla Zoe], as well as penning compositions for the likes of Jamie Foxx and Tyrese, Inglewood, California’s own J-Doe would eventually launch his solo career in 2011 on Busta Rhymes’ Conglomerate label, the imprint formerly known as Flipmode ..read more

  Releasing their heralded group debut, Straight out the Jungle, an eclectic fusion of Jazz, Hip Hop and House, in July 1988, the Jungle Brothers, then comprised of DJ Sammy B [née Sammy Burwell], Mike Gee and Afrika Baby Bam, ushered in a whole new musical movement, ultimately paving the way for other innovative artists such as De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest or collectively the Native Tongues family.   Last year (August 11th to be exact) marked the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop — What exactly does that mean to and for you? I am blessed to be a part of Hip Hop from its early yea ..read more

  As one half of Philadelphia, PA, based Hip Hop duo, The High & Mighty [alongside Mr. Eon], DJ Mighty Mi, née Milo Berger, is also the co-founder of Eastern Conference Records. Berger, who has lent his production skills to remixes from the likes of Mobb Deep, Wu-Tang, MOP, Kool G Rap and KRS-One, hosts Then & Now on Sirius XM and serves as the Resident DJ & Music Director at On The Record, LV.   First things first, last year (August 11th to be exact) marked the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop — What exactly does that mean to and for you? I was hooked from the second i heard ..read more

  Growing up outside of San Francisco, Hip Hop producer Sir Veterano had been making a name for himself throughout the mid 2000s into the early ‘10’s. Then, in 2013, the native Californian suddenly called it quits.  Veterano, who has already crafted tracks for the likes of top tier emcees such as Murs, Kool G Rap, Ras Kass, Planet Asia and Mad Skillz, to name some, finally reemerged in ‘20 and has been creating dope music ever since.   To quote the late, great The Notorious B.I.G., “You never thought that Hip Hop would take it this far!” — Was this something that you ever coul ..read more