HipHopWired Reports
Fresh off the release of his new book, 50th Law, 50 Cent is creating even more buzz around his name. The G-Unit founder is announcing more additions to his highly anticipated “50 Fest” concert. Leaders of the new school, Wale, Mike Posner and Kid Cudi were already confirmed for the show and now the lineup has been bumped up even more. Along with the previously announced lineup, 50 added Maino, Jim Jones, Uncle Murder, Ron Browz, D-Block, and Corey Gunz. The concert is set to take place October 3 at Governor's Island in New York. Tickets are $45.
Two of the headliners for the “50 Fest” concert, Wale and Kid Cudi, will both shine this weekend during MTV's VMAs weekend. As previously reported, Wale and his native D.C. go-go band, UCB will perform as the “house band” for the festivities Sunday. While not participating at the actual awards show, Kid Cudi, will take the stage Saturday as part of Pepsi and MTV's “A Refreshing Night Of Music.”
Cudi will perform at Terminal 5 club in New York alongside, indie-rock group, Phoenix and DJ Clinton Sparks. Their performances will be part of a benefit for LIFEbeat, the music industry's HIV/AIDS prevention charity.
Tickets for Kid Cudi's Terminal 5 performance can be purchased at LIFEbeat.org.
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AllHipHop Reports
New York DJ Kay Slay has announced plans to release a brand new album titled More Than Just A DJ.
The popular Hot 97 DJ has enlisted an all-star cast for More Than Just A DJ, which features cameos by Busta Rhymes, Bun B., Ghostface, Raekwon, 50 Cent, Jim Jones, Drake, Juelz Santana, Joell Ortiz, OJ Da Juiceman and others.
“There is a lot of talk about bringing New York Hip-Hop back,” Kay Slay said in a statement. “I was a part of the birth of our culture, and my new album does not disappoint. More Than Just a DJ is bringing real Hip-Hop back!"
More Than Just a DJ is Kay Slay’s fifth official independent release, following his albums DJ Kay Slay & Greg Street presents: The Champions - North Meets South (2006) and The Soul Controller (2007).
The first single from Kay Slay’s new album is titled “Blockstars” and features Plies, Jim Jones, Busta Rhymes & Ray J.
A second single titled “Thug Luv” featuring Maino, Papoose, Red Café and Ray J. is currently being planned as well.
DJ Kay Slay’s More Than Just a DJ is due in stores October 13 on E1 Music.
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