Black Rob is the newest affiliate of Duck Down Music. The former Bad Boy, Harlem rapper is poised to release his first studio album in over five years. This past May, Black Rob was released from prison after serving four years for failing to show up to a previous sentence hearing for a grand larceny charge. Over the past seven months Black Rob has returned to the studio where he’s always felt most comfortable.

Black Rob explains the LP is a “testimony of what I stand for and how I feel. The people have been asking for true hip hop music, and that’s what I’m giving them. I stayed away from features. I’ve been away for 4 joints, so I feel the people deserve to hear me. When I came home, I went right to work, and didn’t have time to reach out to cats. On my next project you will get that. As for producers, I have some up-and-coming cats on there. I believe in giving cats a chance. As far as named producers you may hear a joint or two from Buckwild, Self Service, Bishop, Scram Jones and Pete Rock.”

On his decision to work with Duck Down Music, Black Rob reveals that he “always respected their movement and also been a fan of their music. If I’m going independent why not go with a team I respect, and they have always had a true family setting & environment.”

During the course of his career, Black Rob has recorded several successful projects. In 2000, he released ‘Life Story,’ which has sold over 1 million units & featured the well-known single, “WHOA!” Five years later, he returned with ‘The Black Rob Report,’ which surpassed sales of 100,000 units. Again, five years later, Black Rob is readying a new album entitled ‘Game Tested & Street Approved.’

Fans in New York City will get to see Black Rob perform at the Duck Down VS Blacksmith CMJ Showcase on October 19th at Le Poisson Rouge located on 158 Bleeker St (between Thompson and Sullivan) at 10PM. 18+ event. Tickets are only $20. The first CMJ Badge holders to arrive will receive free access (limited-number).

For tickets visit: http://lepoissonrouge.com/events/view/1552

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(October 13, 2010 – Brooklyn, NY) Audible Treats is pleased to announce exciting new developments for their official CMJ Showcase on Thursday, October 21st at Sullivan Hall. Updates include the announcement of free on-site gift bag giveaways, media partnerships, and new additions to the roster.

Audible Treats will distribute exclusive, limited edition gift bags to the first 80 attendees, courtesy of a special collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger that began with last year’s showcase. Throughout the night, Audible Treats will also distribute a limited number of premium items such as video games, watches, designer clothes, stickers, headphones, magazines, and music. Two lucky attendees will receive a grand prize that includes one copy of the DJ Hero 2 game with controller, one watch courtesy of Flüd Watches, headphones from Aerial7, and clothes from Acrylik, Orisue, and Rocksmith Tokyo. Audible Treats will also be giving away one grand prize gift bag through the Audible Treats Facebook Fan Page (make this a link), with further details to be announced soon.

Audible Treats is also happy to announce that rising Houston group The Niceguys have now been added to the line-up. The showcase will take place at Sullivan Hall in the West Village section of Manhattan on Thursday, October 21st and will feature a number of hip-hop acts, including headliner Black Sheep. Joining Black Sheep and The Niceguys will be Audible Treats clients Nottz, Diamond District, Rah Digga, Big Pooh and The Hall Of Justus (Chaundon, Joe Scudda, Jozeemo), Von Pea, Chip Fu, Moe Green, DaVinci, and The Left.

Audible Treats is also excited to announce media partnerships with XXL Magazine and online heavyweights PrefixMag.com and AudioMuffin.com. Fans who cannot make the trip to New York for the show can check these sites or follow them on twitter for updates.

As an official CMJ-sponsored showcase, the first 50 CMJ badge-holders will be permitted free entry into the show. Tickets, which can be bought online at SullivanHall.com and Ticket Web, are available for $10 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Admission is 18 and up.

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New York, NY – SMC Recordings, along with Distrolord Inc, is set for a huge release from New York rapper Big L, close to 12 years after his death. Since his passing, albums have been released under the guise of the Big L imprint, but none except his sophomore release was official. Ten years later, Big L fans will be able to enjoy all unreleased material with his newest album Return of the Devil’s Son and know that this is an official project backed by his family.

“This album is supported 100% by the Big L family.” Said Big L’s older brother Donald Phinazee “I’ve been talking about this album for the last six years and it means everything to me. This is an original Big L album and I’m excited to put my brother out.”
Lamont Coleman aka Big L, a witty and lyrical Harlem rapper, was buzzing in the underground hip-hop scene in the early 90’s; running with the likes of Cam’Ron and Mase, who shot to stardom during this time. His Columbia Records debut in 1995 was mildly successful commercially but vastly influential artistically. Then in 1999 when he was just 24, Big L was tragically killed and the case still remains unsolved. Around this time, an independently released single was getting spins on local radio and in 2000 his posthumous second album (“The Big Picture”) was received by acclaim and phenomenal sales.

Return of the Devil’s Son has 21 unreleased songs, including “Right To The Top” featuring Royal Flush and Kool G Rap.
“This album will show where he should have been and where he was about to go. It’s going on 12-years since he’s been gone. He would have been that one; this project will show where he should have been at,” said Donald Phinazee.

Return of the Devil’s Son on Distrolord/SMC Recordings will be available online and in stores November 23, 2010.

Tracklisting and credits for Big L’s Return Of The Devils Son:

1.) “Return Of The Devils Son” (produced by Showbiz)
2.) “Devil’s Son (produced by Showbiz)
3.) “Zone Of Danger” (produced by J-Love)
4.) “Sandman 118”
5.) “School Days”
6.) “Principle Of The New School” (produced by Showbiz)
7.) “Unexpected Flava” (produced by Lord Finesse)
8.) “Tony’s Touch”
9.) “Right To The Top” f/Royal Flush & Kool G Rap (produced by Domingo)
10.) “Once Again” (produced by J-Love)
11.) “Harlem World Universal”
12.) “I Won’t”
13.) “Hard To Kill”
14.) “Power Moves”
15.) “If You Not Aware”
16.) “I Should Have Used A Rubber”
17.) “Doo Wop #5”
18.) “Yes You Can”
19.) “Audition”
20.) “MC’s What’s Going On” (produced by Showbiz)
21.) “Slaying The Mic”