Multi-platinum music icon Prince, and global music and entertainment platform TIDAL, confirmed that the next release from the entertainer will be exclusively on TIDAL on September 7, 2015.

The upcoming release, the experimental, HITNRUN, was first announced by his band, 3RDEYEGIRL, on BBC radio late last month, following the release of the critically praised first single, “HARDROCKLOVER”. Minutes after the song was released on July 1^st, critics raved with The Guardian saying, “Prince is back to his old sensual self ‘ripping jeans’ and ‘making women scream’ on this minimal slow jam.” Billboard called the single “A dreamy rock song”, and Rolling Stone described it as simply “Wild”.

“Super hardcore Prince fans that know every song he’s ever recorded – we refer to them as ‘The Purple Collective’ or ‘The Purple Army’ – this album is absolutely for them, because it’s super funky,” reported 3RDEYEGIRL. “There are a lot of experimental sounds. It’s just hit after hit and definitely caters to those fans who just love to hear what Prince has to say, rather than wanting to always hear that classic Purple Rain Prince sound.” Prince worked with co-producer Joshua Welton on HITNRUN – Welton was also a co-producer on Prince’s ARTOFFICIALAGE album, released late last year.

The Prince/TIDAL partnership has been in the works for some months, but was quickly cemented out of mutual admiration and respect and a profound belief in artists’ rights. The relationship began in May with TIDAL live streaming the first hour of Prince’s RALLY 4 PEACE concert in Baltimore. TIDAL hosted live audio of the event and matched funds for donations made on TIDAL.com.

The music icon stated, “After one meeting, it was obvious that Jay Z and the team he has assembled at TIDAL recognize and applaud the effort that real musicians put in2 their craft 2 achieve the very best they can at this pivotal time in the music industry. Secondly, TIDAL have honored Us with a non-restrictive arrangement that once again allows Us to continue making art in the fashion We’ve grown accustomed 2 and We’re Extremely grateful 4 their generous support. And lastly, in the tech-savvy, real-time world We all live in 2day, everything is faster. From its conception and that one & only meeting, HITNRUN took about 90 days 2 prepare its release. If that’s what freedom feels like, HITNRUN is what it sounds like.”

JAY Z added, “Prince has always been a visionary, a free-thinker. We’re honored to offer his breadth of work, “1999,” “Purple Rain,” etc., music that has inspired so many, on TIDAL. We’re also excited to be the home for his new upcoming album, HITNRUN. Both Prince and TIDAL share the belief that all creatives should have the opportunity to speak directly to those that love and support them. This partnership with Prince represents TIDAL’s philosophy in its truest form, a 1 to 1 connection and direct delivery of artistry to the world.”

About TIDAL
TIDAL is an innovative platform to experience and discover music from artists around the world, enjoy access to exclusive and curated content, and connect and share with artists. TIDAL is available in more than 44 countries with a 30 million song catalog, and more than 75,000 high quality videos. The service offers high-fidelity CD sound quality, high quality video, expertly curated content and unique experiences.

Follow TIDAL at http://facebook.com/tidal and http://twitter.com/tidalhifi

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Hours before releasing his critically acclaimed third studio album Compton (Aftermath/Interscope Records), a sixteen track effort that’s musically “ornate and grand-scaled”, as noted by the New York Times, and which is inspired by the sounds and sights of his iconic hometown, Dr. Dre announced plans to fund a new performing arts center in his old neighborhood. “I’ve been really trying to do something special for Compton and just couldn’t quite figure out what it was,” he told the Beats 1 host Zane Lowe in an interview conducted late last week. The idea’s genesis came from Compton Mayor Aja Brown; “she was already in the process of working on it,” Dre told Lowe, “so I said, ‘Boom, this is what we should do!’ ”

Compton, a body of work lauded by the Irish Times as “magnificent”, with “track after track rocking back and forth with a vibrant, invigorated and pointed momentum”, is rich with imagery and ideology about life in the infamous southern Los Angeles neighborhood. It has been heralded – via Rolling Stone, who remarks Compton “contains some of his most ambitious, idea-stuffed production ever”, the Guardian, who names Dre’s “gift for rejuvenation remarkable”, and Grantland who calls it “the first undeniably earth-shifting and socially abstract eyes-wide-open moment in a solo career” – as offering a unique new view of the city’s evolution over the last several decades, since Dr. Dre and N.W.A. put Compton on the cultural map with the 1988 release of their classic record, Straight Outta Compton.

In short, there is no more appropriate source of funding for a new facility meant to serve as a haven and source of creative inspiration for Compton’s youth. “It will give kids something to do during these long summers,” said longtime Compton resident Rick Bludso, when asked about the new center by The Los Angeles Times. “It is real good thing, a real good thing.”

SOURCE Interscope Records

Russell Simmons is taking it from YouTube to your living room TV with a new HBO deal.

Music mogul Russell Simmons and his latest venture, All Def Digital, a multi-platform media company, signed a deal with premium television network HBO. The agreement entails the Def Jam co-founder and his team creating and developing a wide range of small screen projects for HBO.

Currently, Simmons has five active projects on the table with HBO; three of these are in development via All Def Digital. The projects are as follows:

a comedy series that curates the best of All Def Digital’s live comedy shows, happening every week in Hollywood.
These Are My Friends, a comedic docu-drama by Shaka King that takes an original look at authentic hip hop culture, following four friends as they struggle to break free from the starving artist stigmata, and keep their dreams alive.
a third comedy series through All Def Digital featuring the Broken Lizard troupe, who brought you viral videos like “Super Trooper” and “Beerfest.” The Broken Lizard Show will take an unprecedented look at race, when, in the future, a space ship exploring the galaxy stumbles across the first white man in the galaxy.
a highly anticipated miniseries, Codes of Conduct, executive produced by Simmons and directed and developed by Steve McQueen (12 Years a Slave). The show follows a young man with a mysterious past who enters the ranks of New York’s high society.
a Def Comedy Jam 25th anniversary special, produced by Simmons and Stan Lathan, featuring an all-star line up of the best comedians, ever.
Says president of HBO programming, Michael Lombardo:

“We always speak of having distinct voices at HBO, and few in the industry are as unique and intelligent as Russell. He’s been a part of our family for a long time, and we are so pleased to be continuing our relationship.”

Simmons has had a working relationship with HBO for years, since 1992, when he c0-created the Def Comedy Jam series that helped make household names out of Martin Lawrence, Chris Tucker, Bernie Mac, Jaime Foxx, Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and other big name funny guys.

“HBO has been like a home to me for a generation,” Simmons says. “I am enormously proud of the broad range of programming they have nurtured. Together, we have discovered new voices and helped launch emerging artists that deserved a mainstream platform. I am even more excited by the next generation of talent and shows that we are developing through All Def Digital TV.”

Stay tuned to see even more from Simmons and the All Def Digital team as they take over the airwaves on HBO.

“In The Book of Luke, Luther Campbell proves himself fearless in his fight to level the playing field. Here is a courageous, compelling testament that the truth is liberating, and Campbell is a stand-out.”

-Dr. John Carlos, 1968 Olympic Medalist

“The Book of Luke is a passionate call to action-for everyone among us-to embrace community for constitutional democratic civil-human rights and never give up the fight for justice. This is an incredibly engaging read, and impressively profound in its message to fight the oppressive power.”

–Bobby Seale, founding Chairman and National Organizer of the Black Panther Party

You may think rapper Luther Campbell (formerly of 2 Live Crew) is the kind of guy you would find in a dance club or on a crazy reality show. But the truth is that these days, he is likely to be found coaching football to inner-city kids, or at a city council meeting, fighting to get more funding for education, housing, or youth programs.

It may be surprising to some, but Luther has been fighting for justice for himself and others his entire life. And, at a time when our communities are under attack from violence at black churches, rioting, police brutality, abysmal public education, and poverty, Luther’s amazing life story THE BOOK OF LUKE: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and Liberty City shows how one person can change a community, a country-even the world.

Born in Miami’s notorious Liberty City neighborhood, Luther saw poverty, despair, and crime firsthand. His Uncle Ricky didn’t want him to get trapped by the “invisible chains” of systemic racism, and schooled him on the necessity of a man “owning his own ass”-controlling his own livelihood and owning property (land and/or home).

Embracing this line of thinking, Luther discovered his gift for entrepreneurship. Starting out in a shed in his mom’s backyard, he built a multi-million dollar company, Luke Records, which was the first hip hop music label. As a rapper on his own label, Luther became known as the “King of Dirty Rap” who pioneered the worldwide phenomenon known as the Miami Bass sound. While Luther and his fans saw his music as wildly funny, not obscene, his popularity infuriated the establishment, and Luke became Public Enemy #1 when hip hop crossed the color line into white America. Luther spent over a million dollars of his own money fighting cops and prosecutors all the way to the Supreme Court to protect his-and every other artist’s-right to free speech, setting landmark legal precedents that continue to shape the entertainment industry today.

Twenty years later, this one time King of Dirty Rap is better known as “Coach” to Miami high school students, and leads his players to state and national championships on the gridiron. He is a columnist for theMiami New Times, where he holds politicians accountable for their silence on important issues. He has even run for mayor of Miami on those same issues. Luther Campbell has taken his fame and fortune and returned to the streets of Liberty City, where he works tirelessly every day to save young men from street corners. THE BOOK OF LUKE is a passionate call to action for usall to fight for our communities instead of waiting for someone else to fix the problem.

Author Bio

Luther Campbell, 53, is a record label owner and rap artist. He was the leader of 2 Live Crew, whose music was at the center of landmark Supreme Court decisions. Campbell still mentors in Liberty City, Miami, and coaches with his Liberty City Optimist Program. He has coached football at Miami Central and Miami Northwest-one of the top football schools in the country-and now coaches at Miami Norland High School.

Cam Calloway is a hard-working, young basketball star thrust into the limelight after signing a huge contract with a pro team in Atlanta. In the second season, we see Cam and his cousin and confidant Reggie Vaughn continue trying to navigate Cam’s meteoric rise. From business deals to relationships and friendship, the two confront the challenges of balancing the needs of family with the rewards and responsibilities generated by their newfound wealth and fame. Cam, Reggie and the unforgettable group of characters that is the Calloway clan wrestle with the rewards and pitfalls of stardom, love and loyalty.

The series stars Jessie T. Usher as Cam Calloway, RonReaco Lee as Reggie Vaughn, Erica Ash as M-Chuck, sister to Cam; Teyonah Parris as Reggie’s wife, Missy; Tichina Arnold as Cassie, Cam’s mother; and Mike Epps as Cam’s Uncle Julius.
Mike O’Malley serves as Executive Producer and showrunner for “Survivor’s Remorse,” alongside Executive Producers Tom Werner, LeBron James; sports marketing executive Maverick Carter, Paul Wachter, Victor Levin and Hilton Smith.
For more information visit the “Survivor’s Remorse” Facebook page and follow @SRemorse_Starz on Twitter. Join the conversation with #SurvivorsRemorse and #STARZ.

“SURVIVOR’S REMORSE” RETURNS SAT, AUGUST 22 AT 9:30PM ON STARZ
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Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SurvivorsRemorse.Starz
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RICK ROSS, SCARFACE, GUCCI MANE , RICH HOMIE QUAN, TRICK DADDY, MANNIE FRESH, LIL JON, MASTER P, KILLER MIKE, DJ DRAMA GIVE DEPTH TO THE HISTORY OF SOUTHERN HIP-HOP IN NEW DOCUMENTARY

“THE TAKEOVER: WHAT YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT THE DIRTY SOUTH?”

Film’s Soundtrack Executive Produced and Scored by Multi-platinum Music Producer Drumma Boy

ATLANTA, GA (July 24, 2015) – Frost Vision Films in association with eOne Distribution and N.S.U.C. Entertainment Group present the groundbreaking documentary The Takeover: What You Really Know About the Dirty South? The highly anticipated film follows the significant rise of southern Hip-Hop music, featuring some of the industry’s biggest stars including Rick Ross, Scarface, Rich Homie Quan, Gucci Mane, Trick Daddy, Mannie Fresh, Lil Jon, Master P, Killer Mike, DJ Drama and more. The project will unveil candid, never-before-seen interviews with some of the most prominent names in Southern rap.

The 90-minute documentary is co-produced, directed and written by entertainment industry heavyweight Andre “Jack Frost” Stephens, who played a major role in the southern Hip-Hop movement and also helped cultivate the careers of Yo Gotti and Kia Shine as well as veteran Hip-Hop journalist Carlton Wade, who’s work is featured in the film.

“This project was a labor of love, but ultimately, it was a story that really needed to be told,” Frost notes.” Wade co-signs by pointing out, “The hardest part was trying to compress almost 50 years of history in two hours. We want to educate and entertain at the same time.”

Memphis-based DJ Jus Borne scored the film and fellow Memphis native and multi-platinum music producer, Drumma Boy, scored and executive produced the accompanying soundtrack. “Without sounding overtly cocky, I feel like I’ve contributed a great deal to the sound and shape of southern music,” the Atlanta resident says. “My work has broken records, dominated national attention, and paved the way for all these new southern producers and rappers coming up in the game now. I am a proud southern child of God from Memphis and support all of our accomplishments wholeheartedly!”

​The Takeover: What You Really Know About the Dirty South? will be released over a series of dates and will be available via the following formats:

Now: Digital – Amazon, Google Play, Vudu, XBOX

Sept. 1: DVD – Target, Best Buy, Walmart

Sept. 4: 2 Singles – iTunes

Oct. 1: Deluxe iTunes version of the DOCUMENTARY AND SOUNDTRACK available only on iTunes with bonus footage and exclusive interviews.

THE CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR ALL STAR II SNEAKER IS BUILT FOR MORE WITH INNOVATIVE COMFORT TECHNOLOGY AND PREMIUM MATERIALS

CONVERSE Inc. debuts the all new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II, a contemporary adaptation of the exemplary Chuck Taylor All Star silhouette, for the first time overflowing with innovative Nike Lunarlon technology to support the always-on creative lifestyle. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II is ready for more, boasting the most recognizable exterior attributes of the original Chuck Taylor All Star. Details include the unique white foxing, rubber toe-cap and statement All Star patch, while dialing up consumer-led features and benefits to deliver a comfortable and versatile premium sneaker for Chuck Taylor lovers everywhere.

“The Chuck Taylor All Star is one of the most legendary and iconic sneakers of all time,” said Jim Calhoun, Converse President and CEO. “The launch of Chuck II is a ground-breaking moment for Converse as we continue to move the brand forward through creativity and innovation, ushering in not just a new sneaker, but a completely new way of thinking.”

Since its debut in 1917, the Chuck Taylor All Star has become one of the world’s most celebrated sneakers, with fans, artists and musicians adopting the brand as a badge of creativity and self-expression. In creating the Chuck II, Converse obsessed over creative spirits around the world joining them on tour, in concert halls and art studios, on sidewalks and at all-night parties, and realized they wanted more. The Chuck Taylor All Star II is designed to meet the demands of the creative lifestyle and is built for the next generation of self-expression. Now, this beloved classic receives an innovative refresh, with product enhancements that stay true to the time-honored aesthetic while also providing modern comfort solutions in a premium execution.

“The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II is a sneaker that started with one simple notion: obsession,” said Richard Copcutt, Vice President/General Manager of Converse All Star. “We listened and took it to heart that people love their Chucks and want sneakers that are built to enable them to do more. The Chuck II is the full expression of this consumer obsession, staying true to the DNA of the original.”

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II delivers:

Innovative features

• Nike Lunarlon sockliner for superior full foot cushioning and arch support
• Foam padded collar and non-slip gusseted tongue for 360-degree comfort
• A perforated micro suede liner, for breathability during extended periods of wear.

Premium details
Constructed from durable premium canvas, the exterior of the Chuck Taylor All Star II elevates the sneaker’s most recognizable features with premium details including:

• A fully embroidered All Star patch
• On-trend high foxing
• Monochrome matte eyelets

The new Fall 2015 Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II sneaker makes its debut on Tuesday, July 28, for a suggested retail price of $70 USD (ox) and $75 USD (hi-top) at Converse retail stores, select retailers and online at Converse.com, in the following colors: Black, White, Red and Blue.

About Converse
Converse Inc., based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a wholly owned subsidiary of NIKE, Inc. Established in 1908, the Converse brand has built a reputation as “America’s Original Sports Company”™ and has been associated with a rich heritage of legendary shoes such as the Chuck Taylor® All Star® shoe, the Jack Purcell® shoe and the One Star® shoe. Today, Converse offers a diverse portfolio including men’s, women’s and children’s footwear, apparel and accessories. Converse product is sold globally by retailers in over 160 countries and through 92 company-owned retail locations in the U.S. For more information, please visit Converse online at media.converse.com.

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PETE ROCK JOINS RÉMY MARTIN PRESENTS “THE PRODUCERS SERIES: HEADLINES 2^ND SEMI-FINAL EVENT

—2^nd Round Semi-Finalists Revealed—Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series” Producer Competition

—“The Producers Series” Event Hosted by Charlamagne Tha God

Rémy Martin announced that legendary producer Pete Rock will join its recently launched Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series” as this week’s featured super producer during the second semi-final round of its amateur producer competition. During the event, prior to the live producer competition, Pete Rock will be interviewed live in front of an exclusive influencer audience and share insights into how he produces music—what inspires him and the steps he takes; to name a few.

Held this Saturday, July 25, the Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series” second semi-final event will spotlight the second set of five semi-finalists. During the event, they will present their music to Pete Rock, host and Rémy Martin Ambassador Charlamagne Tha God, and a panel of industry vets at New York City rooftop, hot-spot The Attic Rooftop.

The contestants/amateur producers that will be presented at the Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series” second semi-finals event at The Attic Rooftop are:

The Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series” includes two additional semi-final events featuring other super producers, and culminates in September with a finalist event at Stage 48; the winner will walk away with a prize package that includes studio time at Converse Rubber Tracks Studio, and items from AKOO, Levi’s, Fanny Pack Me and Guitar Center.

Follow Rémy Martin’s “The Producers Series” on social media—#RemyProducers or via the website remyproducers.com.

Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series” celebrates the interpersonal relationship between Producers, music, culture and innovation by giving up-and-comers the ultimate access to the world’s top producers—critique and advice—and a chance at being “Next.” An amateur producers competition and series of influencer events, “The Producers Series” gives contestants the experience of a lifetime—potentially showcasing their work to superstar producers and a panel of music industry veterans, in conjunction with Rémy Martin Ambassador Charlamagne Tha God.

The Competition:

Rémy Martin invites hot amateur music producers, 25 years of age and older, to submit one track via RemyProducers.com for entry into the inaugural Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series.” Out of the tracks submitted five producers will be chosen to compete at each of the four semi final events. Out of the five, one will be chosen by the featured super producer, a panel of music industry veterans and fan social voting to advance to the finals and a chance at the grand prize. Submissions: remyproducers.com—live now.

The Events (Private—Invite-Only):

Hosted by Rémy Martin Ambassador Charlamagne Tha God, “The Producers Series” features five highly exclusive, invite-only, influencer events wherein the semi-finalist contestants present their best tracks to the featured producer, a panel of industry judges, Charlamagne and fans, for a vote for advancement to the finals. Voting: #RemyProducers w/ the amateur producer’s social username.

Saturday, July 11

—Semi-Finalist Event No. 1—Empire Hotel Rooftop

Saturday, July 25

—Semi-Finalist Event No. 2—The Attic

• Amateur Submission Deadline—Friday, July 17

Saturday, August 8

—Semi-Finalist Event No. 3—The DL

• Amateur Submission Deadline—Friday, July 31

Saturday, August 22

—Semi-Finalist Event No. 4—Taj

• Amateur Submission Deadline—Friday, August 14

September 12

—Finalist Event—Stage 48

The Winner:

The ultimate winner of Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series,” selected at the final event, will receive studio time at famed Converse Rubber Track’s Studio, and gifts from Akoo, Levi’s, Apple and others.

About Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series”

Music Producers are a driving force behind pop-culture and music, and love to be the arbiters of the latest trends. They push for innovation, new expressions and styles that transform culture, set trends and transcend all. Their natural creativity appeals to a sophisticated and discerning audience: that same spirit of sophistication and discerning connects Rémy Martin to its loyal consumers. Rémy Martin Presents “The Producers Series” celebrates the interpersonal relationship between Producers, music, culture and innovation by giving up-and-comers the Ultimate Access to the world’s top producers—critique and advice—and a chance at being “Next.”

About The House of Rémy Martin

Founded in 1724, Rémy Martin is the world’s leading producer of Fine Champagne Cognac. It is because Rémy Martin Cognac is made exclusively with eaux-de-vie from the Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne crus, sourced from the rarest vineyards and with the greatest ageing potential, that it delivers such unique aromatic intensity. Centuries of perfecting the art of cognac making have resulted in spirits of unparalleled richness, flavor and complexity. After 38 years at the House of Rémy Martin, Pierrette Trichet passed the Cellar Masters’ legacy to Baptiste Loiseau in April 2014. For more information, visit http://us.remymartin.com.

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Over 100 celebrities including Big Sean, Rae Sremmurd, Marshawn Lynch, Nicki Minaj, Dr. Ruth, Kendrick Lamar, Dej Loaf, and Too $hort are seen throughout

VIDEO: “Choices” – E-40

“Choices” Single on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/choices-yup-single/id935801299

“Sharp On All 4 Corners” Album on iTunes:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sharp-on-all-4-corners-deluxe/id938525900

After a spectacular performance on the BET Awards alongside “IDFWU” fellow artist Big Sean, E-40 is back to dominate the blogosphere by making new Hip-Hop history with his recent release of his video for the hit single “Choices” (originally premiered on WorldStarHiphop.com June 23, 2015). E-40 lays out the full list of cameo appearances which has never been done before in the rap game! Only the ambassador of the Bay Area can pull off 100 celebrity cameos in five minutes.

The new visual, directed by Ben Griffin, features a slew of today’s hottest Hip-Hop artists and personalities the likes of Big Sean, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign, Bishop Don Juan, The Game, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Cube, Tech N9ne, Busta Rhymes, Young Dolph, G-Eazy, B.o.B, T.I., Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill, Trick Trick, Dej Loaf, Yo Gotti, Gunplay, Freddie Gibbs, Nef the Pharaoh, Layzie Bone, Flesh-N-Bone, Cam’ron, Young Buck, YG, Willy Will, Fetty Wap, Big Boi, Killer Mike, Big Boy, Fuzzy, Cedric the Entertainer, The Cruz Show, DJ Drama, Colin Kaepernick, Juelz Santana, Nelly, Lil Boosie, Big K.R.I.T., Snoop Dogg, Lil Duval, Mistah F.A.B. , 2 Chainz, Philthy Rich, Juvenile, French Montana, Flavor Flav, Work Dirty, Bow Wow, T-Pain, DJ Mustard, DJ Greg Street, DJ Bay Bay, B-Real, Macklemore, Bun B, Z-Ro, JT the Bigga Figga, Curtis Snow, Jidenna, Berner, 8Ball & MJG, P-Lo, Iamsu!, Jay Rock, Schoolboy Q, Baby Bash, The Breakfast Club, Kid Ink, Rude Jude, Ben Baller, Nicky Diamonds, Sean Kingston, Mike Epps, Don Cannon, DJ Funky, Sway Calloway, Issue, Droop-E, DJ Paul, Scarface, Marshawn Lynch, Inglewood Mugs, Cousin Fik, Willie Joe, Big Von, MC Hammer, Turf Talk, Red Cafe, DJ Rick Lee, DJ Mind Motion, Nate Diaz, Mickey Bey Jr., Waka Flocka, Tha Dogg Pound, Stephen Jackson, Bankroll Fresh, Adrian Marcel, Poly boy, Slim Thug, Dr. Ruth, Hot, B-Slimm, David Banner, WC and Too $hort.

Fresh off his nationwide “Choices Tour,” E-40 continues to stay relevant with hits on the radio, chart-topping features with the game’s hottest artists, and a hugely successful stake in the beverage industry with his line of “Earl Stevens Selections” wine and “Slurricane” cocktails.

For the latest news, follow E-40 on Twitter and Instagram: @E40

MEEK MILL HITS #1 WITH “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY”

ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM ARRIVES ATOP BILLBOARD’S “TOP 200 ALBUMS,” “TOP RAP ALBUMS” & “TOP HIP-HOP/R&B ALBUMS” CHARTS MARKING THE RAPPER’S FIRST #1 ALBUM

PHILLY-BASED MC ALSO CELEBRATES #1 “BIKE LIFE” MOBILE GAME APP

NEW SINGLE, “ALL EYES ON YOU (FEAT. NICKI MINAJ & CHRIS BROWN),” RAPIDLY CLIMBING AT URBAN RADIO AND BILLBOARD’S “HOT 100” CHART

RAPPER HITS THE ROAD AS SPECIAL GUEST ON NICKI MINAJ’S “THE PINKPRINT TOUR” KICKING OFF JULY 17^TH IN DALLAS, TX

“DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” IS AVAILABLE NOW

“Meek Mill Is Loudly Reflective on His Second Album, ‘Dreams Worth More Than Money’.”

– The New York Times

“It reminds you why you loved the guy in the first place: He accomplishes more with the sound of his rapping than other rappers do with entire albums.”

– Pitchfork

“He sounds like he belongs on the rap-stardom top tier.”

– Stereogum

“Meek Mill Is In Top Form on ‘Dreams Worth More Than Money’.”

– XXL

Maybach Music Group/Atlantic Records artist Meek Mill celebrates his first #1 album with “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY,” an impressive debut given that the album’s release date was announced only five days prior to its release. The rapper’s long awaited sophomore album makes an epic debut at #1 on Billboard’s “Top 200 Albums” chart, with total album consumption exceeding 246,000. What’s more, the acclaimed collection also debuted atop both Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums” charts, as well. The Philadelphia-based MC celebrates his first #1 album along with the simultaneous success of his #1 mobile game app, “Bike Life,” which also peaked in the top 5 of all mobile apps in the App Store.

“DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” is heralded by the first single “All Eyes On You (feat. Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj),” which is rapidly shaping up as a summertime smash, is heating up at Urban radio outlets nationwide, while also beginning to ascend Billboard’s “Hot 100.” The track’s companion video – directed by Benny Boom – was shot last month and will be released in the coming weeks. Most recently, Meek released the Spike Jordan-directed visual for “Jump Out The Face (feat. Future)”: https://youtu.be/J7Xvij3cBH0.

“DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” has received critical acclaim from all corners, ranging from The New York Times, Complex and Billboard, who highlighted that “nearly every song on Dreams Worth More Than Money is big and anthemic.” “He accomplishes more with the sound of his rapping than other rappers do with entire albums,” raved Pitchfork, praising Meek for “his understanding of rap as a vocal performance; his ability to summon powerful emotions; his combination of vulnerability, bravado, and a storyteller’s sense of character and time…those are all the hallmarks of a great rapper.”

Meek celebrated the release of “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” by taking New York City’s SoHo by storm with “The Gold Room: Meek Mill Experience,” a conceptual pop-up boutique retail experience showcasing his many high profile brand endorsements as well as an exclusive line of artist merchandise by Atlantic Records. Among the items available for purchase were a limited edition run of “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” with a pre-signed album booklet, Monster 24k Headphones, and Meek Mill T-shirts by Atlantic Records. The chart-topping rapper concluded the week with a highly anticipated one-on-one conversation with Elliott Wilson for the latest installment of his acclaimed CRWN conversation series. The first of the four-part episode can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/IT2rA1yVuwA.

Meek was among the performers at last month’s 2015 BET Awards, stealing the show with a blockbuster live medley of “Monster” and “All Eyes On You,” where he was then accompanied on stage by Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown. The performance can be seen now at http://www.bet.com/video/betawards/2015/performances/meek-mill-nicki-minaj-chris-brown.html.

Meek – who in recent months has starred on the cover of XXL and Fader’s annual “Summer Music” issue – heralded “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” with a series of well-received street hits, including “Check,” “B-Boy (Feat. Big Sean & A$AP Ferg),” and “Monster.” The latter track’s companion video – directed by Spike Jordan (Vince Staples, A$AP Ferg) – is rapidly approaching 4 million individual views: https://youtu.be/muCbj6XmSYY.

Meek will celebrate the blockbuster success of “DREAMS WORTH MORE THAN MONEY” with a major North American tour. The dates – which see him supporting Nicki Minaj on “The Pinkprint Tour” – begins July 17^th at Dallas, TX’s Gexa Energy Pavilion and then travels through the summer. For complete details and remaining ticket availability, please visit www.meekmilldreamteam.com/tour.

“Bike Life,” the new mobile game co-developed by Meek Mill and IM3 Gaming Studios, is also proving a phenomenon, coming in this week among the iTunes Store’s top 5 “Free Apps.” Set in the streets of Philadelphia, the “endless riding” game – available for iOS and Android platforms – lets players compete against others to gather coins and performing sick tricks as they mock and evade police apprehension. In addition to exclusive music from Meek, “Bike Life” allows gamers to check out a number of his favorite products and brands – including PUMA, Monster Energy, Monster Product, Ethika, and Young and Reckless – while engaging with other superstars along for the ride.

As if all that weren’t enough, Meek Mill has also been busy expanding his Dream Chasers label imprint while serving as an in-demand brand ambassador for such high profile companies as Monster Energy and PUMA, with whom he has released several high successful styles of his own signature sneaker. Furthermore, Monster Headphones’ “Meek Mill Edition 24K Gold Over-Ear Headphones” are ranked among the industry’s best.

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For more information, please visit www.meekmilldreamteam.com, www.facebook.com/MeekMill, www.twitter.com/MeekMill, www.instagram.com/MeekMill, and www.atlanticrecords.com.