Archive for June, 2007

Black Blog Hits Up, Job Progress Down?

22, Jun 2007

In a recent article, by the Philly Daily News: “Sites such as Media Take Out (mediatakeout.com), Concrete Loop (concreteloop.com), and Young, Black and Fabulous (ybf.blogspot.com) are among the 10 most-searched gossip blogs among Yahoo users, according to the Yahoo Buzz Index. They’re joined by Crunk & Disorderly, Bossip, Cake and Ice Cream, and others, most [...]

Forbes 100, Celeb List Feature More Hip HopPowerhouses

15, Jun 2007

Jay-z (#9), 50 Cent (#32), Diddy (#43) round of the leading Hip Hop fiscal giants, within 50 of the 100 list. Jay-Z would earn $83 Million, which include numerous investments in entertainment, property and fashion. 50 Cent, though #32, is considered a winner on the list based on a $33 gain (2006) in only 5 [...]

Nice Market Recap Over at ALLOY via Hip Hop & Advertising

14, Jun 2007

In a site I found that might be near and dear to my heart, HHA recived info reguarding how marketers have nicknamed the Hip Hop consumer, the “Urban Hutler”. It notes spending habits and market trends. Lol. “Urban Hustler.” If I didn’t hear how much guys are hustlers, when trying run game, I’d be offended [...]

Brand Asset Group links with Warner Music Group

14, Jun 2007

Warner Music Group (WMG), and Chris Lighty, founder and CEO of Violator Management, has announced the formation of a new joint venture called Brand Asset Group. The new business deal is designed to “increase revenue by more aggressively managing artist brands from all genres and capitalize on the value of those brands through corporate sponsorships, [...]

Yay!..Wait..I’m Signed? Now What?

12, Jun 2007

Its probably the most enlightening occurrence for an artist. For a rapper (or producer), its that random email or voicemail. “Um hello, its so and so from This or That Records, we want to have a sit down with you for a potential project.” Just the idea of a big name even noticing, gets many [...]

Final Quarter Maylay

12, Jun 2007

Its amazing how, the business saviness of (some) rapers, have made the mention of fiscal quarters, street lingo. Unfortunately most followers, still don’t understand the significances and use it as a term of faux pas. But, it does show the how grown up Hip Hop has become. Its oldest fans are now, in their 40′s [...]


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