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URBAN BUZZ FACTOR FEATURED ARTIST: RAPPER BIGG RULE

My philosphy is "think big, believe all things are possible, strive to be the best at what you do, be real to yourself, and do good things to others whenever possible. I put God first with every emotion and I touch people through my words".. [continue]


URBAN BUZZ FACTOR ARTIST OF THE WEEK: J-SWAIN
http://www.urbanbuzzfactor.com/profiles/blogs/urban-buzz-factors-unsigned<br />

To begin I go by J-Swain and I'm a unsigned 20 year old rapper/song writer/lyricist out of Colorado. I didn't really start rapping until around the age of 16, but music has been apart of my life since a very young age. I grew up in a strict household with a lot ups & a lot of downs and turned to hip-hop as an outlet in my later years.... [continue]


Perform In The Next A&R Revue Talent Showcase

The 1st Quarter A&R Showcase with Universal January 26th, 2010 at Santos Party House in NYC: Booking Artists & Producers Now!

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Urban Threshold's A&R Power Summit Seminar Series

URBAN THRESHOLD'S A&R POWER SUMMIT

THE A&R POWER SUMMIT '09

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THE URBAN BUZZ FACTOR FEATURED INTERVIEWS
9th Wonder’s 10 Track Commandments

By: 9th Wonder

Originally making hip-hop beats from his North Carolina Central University dorm room using software called Fruityloops and selling them on Soundclick, he has since become one of the more accredited producers in the hip hop music music industry. As a part of the underground group, Little Brother, he gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim from underground hip hop world.... [continue]


Interview With T-Pain's Mgr. Michael Blumstien

By Kimbel Bouwman Courtesy of HitQuarters

Michael Blumstien talks about his relationship with his superstar client T-Pain, from first discovering in car showroom ready blow his first pay check on a flash car to balancing a tight tour schedule with dentist visits. He also talks about his other hugely successful charge, the grammy winning producer Jim Jonsin.... [continue]


Featured Producer: Jason "J-Dub" Whitley

By: Jesse Jess

Jason "J-Dub" Whitley is one of the hottest rising stars in the r&b/hip-hop production game. "I'm a complete chameleon of Hip-Hop, Pop and R&B. I would not say that I have one set style and that I'm pigeonholed into one genre or sounding generic. I really try to make a single everytime I make a track whether its R&B, Hip-Hop, Pop or anything else"..... [continue]

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URBAN BUZZ FACTOR ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS

A&R PROFILE: WAYNE WILLIAMS, VP OF A&R/JIVE RECORDS

By: JA

Based in New York, Wayne Williams is a senior vice- president of A&R at Jive/BMG. The artists he works with include R. Kelly, Joe, Syleena Johnson and Eamon. Jive, which was the world's biggest independent label, was recently bought by BMG. .... [continue]

Drake Discusses His Debut Album

By Jesse Atkinson

I’m still in an early stage. This is my first album and it takes a lot for me to commit to a song and be like, “I like this enough that I’m gonna put it on the album.” Every artist will have their album list, like these are the songs I’m considering.[continue]

INTERVIEW WITH ERIC BEASLEY, DIR. OF A&R OF ASYLUM

By: Jesse Jess

Eric Beasley, Director of Urban A&R for Asylum Records in New York City. He's worked with artists such as Dr. Dre, 50 Cent. and many more......... [continue]

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SMOKES RADIO TAKEOVER

Posted by Urban Threshold Network on February 2, 2010 at 10:00pm

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TREY SONGZ:: CRISETTE MICHELE :: MUSIQ SOUL CHILD LIVE IN CONCERT

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URBAN THRESHOLD INC // SEAL TEAM INC.

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The Big Chill


Celebrity Ski-Fest Weekend


February 26 – February 28, 2010


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& CRISETTE MICHELE


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50 Cent Speaks on Mobb Deep Released From G-Unit Records


50 Cent has finally decided to speak out on all the rumors regarding G-Unit Records. He finally revealed why Mobb Deep is no longer with G-Unit and also spoke about the status of both Young Buck and The Game. Fiddy claims both Buck and Game are still under contract with him even though they are now considered “ex m

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Posted by Urban Threshold Network on November 14, 2009 at 2:30am

Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes

Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 102 - Hosted by Ghostface Killah | Mixed by DJ NoPhrillz



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Coast 2 Coast Mixtape Vol. 102 - Hosted by Ghostface Killah | Mixed by DJ NoPhrillz

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1. Ghostface Killah Feat. Kanye West & NeYo – Back Like That (Remix)
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Posted by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes on November 12, 2009 at 12:22pm

 
 

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10 Excuses For Not Having Your Own Recod Label

By Cynthia M. Gayton Have you thought about having your own independent record label? Home recording studios, access to the Internet, and local distribution networks.…

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