NEWS: Hear Your Voice Over J Dilla Beat + Illa J Hook

In 2008, Illa J teamed up with the historic Delicious Vinyl record label to release the highly acclaimed Yancey Boys, an album featuring beats by his brother the legendary producer J Dilla.

Now, to celebrate the recent release of Yancey Boys Instrumentals, Illa J is giving aspiring rappers an opportunity to shine on two of the album tracks. Illa J, 2dopeboyz.com, Delicious Vinyl, and Audible Treats have joined forces and are proud to bring you the Illa J Remix Contest. After downloading the hook-included instrumentals of “R U Listening” and “Showtime” (found at the links below), contestants will have two weeks to rap their best verses based around the concept of Illa J’s hooks and submit their versions of the songs to be judged by Illa J and Delicious Vinyl. Two winners, one for each song, will be chosen. Delicious Vinyl will officially release both winning submissions as digital singles for free download. Each winner will also each receive one unique 16 bar verse recorded personally by Illa J for inclusion on whichever personal project(s) they choose. So… Got the skills to hang with the Yancey Boys.

To enter the contest, or for further information about the contest, including download links for the two hook-included instrumentals, rules, deadlines, and prizes:

News: Buckshot Released from Hospital

 

I wish you well Buckshot — MB

October 2nd, 2008 Press Release — After spending 8 days hospitalized in intensive care, the legendary MC, Buckshot, has been released from hospital and is now resting in his home in Brooklyn, NY.  Upon returning from a 3 week European Tour last week, the Black Moon and Boot Camp Click frontman suffered a series of seizures.  While it’s still unclear what caused the seizures, Doctors believe that Buckshot was p hysically drained and became severely dehydrated to the extent that caused his body to shut down and suffer 9 seizures in less than 1 day.  Buckshot was in good spirits today as he left the hospital, and is looking forward to his next endeavors as he prepares to finish his group project with KRS-ONE, begin work on his third album with super-producer 9th Wonder, as well as a 4th studio album from Black Moon (DJ Evil Dee and 5ft).

In a statement this morning, Buckshot said “I want to thank all the fans who called and wrote emails extending their well wishes and prayers.  All the support helped me recover that much quicker.”

In true Buckshot fashion, he left the hospital dancing.  With his health returning and with the release of Heltah Skeltah’s “D.I.R.T” album and DJ Revolution’s “KING OF THE DECKS” album; both in store this week on www.duckdown.com, he’s god good reason to celebrate.

HipHopCanada Launches New Digital Record Label

HipHopCanada Inc., Canada’s largest national hip-hop website, announced today the expansion and continuing investment in Canadian urban artists with the launch of a new record label, HipHopCanada Digital Inc (HHC Digital). HHC Digital will be announcing its official roster shortly and will be available on 100 digital retail locations, including its own popular website, HipHopCanada.com starting July, 2008.

The label has announced it has signed an exclusive worldwide digital distribution agreement via KOCH Entertainment. KOCH Entertainment Canada is the leading independent audio and video distributor in Canada. KOCH Entertainment Canada is a division of publicly traded global independent entertainment content ownership and distribution company Entertainment One Ltd.

Emerging artists within the HHC community will have new opportunities in both the domestic and international marketplace via HHC Digital’s distribution arrangement with KOCH. Co-President of HipHopCanada Digital and Founder of HipHopCanada.com, Jesse Plunkett commented on the overall objective of introducing the new label, “Building on KOCH’s past successes at digital retail and focused marketing and promotion, HHC’s upcoming digital release schedule will introduce the largest catalogue of high quality Canadian hip-hop to the international marketplace.”

Dominique Zgarka, President of KOCH Entertainment Canada and KOCH Digital says, “The addition of HipHopCanada.com to our growing list of independent labels is a clear indication of the importance of digital distribution for the indie market, the fastest growing segment of the music industry today. We expect significant revenue growth as this market expands and more signings of this nature as we move forward. We welcome HipHopCanada to our family.” KOCH digital represents some of the world’s finest labels including Metal Blade, Relapse, Savoy, Denon, Stones Thro, Decon, SMC Recordings, Green Street, Thrive, Tilt Rock, DPTV, Fat Beats, and KOCH Records among others.

“KOCH is a major force in music distribution, and we are thrilled that they share our vision to strengthen the opportunities for hip-hop artists from Canada,” said Maurice Laurin, HipHopCanada Digital’s Co-President. “We believe selling digital music on a worldwide level is definitely a step in the right direction for the growth of Canadian hip-hop.”

“HipHopCanada has built up a strong brand and core relationships within the urban community in Canada. We’re excited about this deal with them and hope it can be a launching pad for Canadian urban artists,” says KOCH Entertainment Label Manager Jay Devonish.

About HipHopCanada Digital Inc.

HipHopCanada Digital Inc. is a Canadian urban record label and was officially launched in May of 2008. The label is brought to you by the people behind Canada’s leading online hip-hop publication and community, HipHopCanada.com. The website has been awarded the honour of “Best Online Publication” on numerous occasions at the Canadian Urban Music Awards and has been featured and/or referenced on Canada’s largest news networks on several occasions including CBC, GlobalTV, CTV, CityTV, the National Post, and MuchMusic.

About KOCH Entertainment

Independent Distributor of the Year (1996 – 2002, 2004-2007)

The North American operation of KOCH Entertainment is the dominant force in independent music and video distribution. KOCH Entertainment Canada is home to various diverse audio lines such as Metal Blade, Relapse Records, Hopeless Records, Putumayo, Smithsonian Folkways, DPTV, Savoy Jazz, Stones Throw Records, VP Records, Duck Down Records and many more.

About Entertainment One (LSE: ETO)

Admitted to trading on AIM on 29 March 2007, Entertainment One Ltd’s strategy is to build a leading global independent entertainment content ownership and distribution business which acquires films, television programs and music content and exploits these rights in all media throughout the world. Entertainment One is the largest distributor of home entertainment products in the Canadian market. Following the acquisition of Seville Entertainment in Canada on 20 August 2007, it also has a significant presence in the theatrical and international sales markets. Outside Canada Entertainment One owns KOCH Entertainment, the largest independent record label in North America and a leading independent distributor of music and video in North America and Contender, one of the leading independent UK distributors of filmed entertainment. On January 9th, 2008 Entertainment One purchased RCV Entertainment. RCV is the leading independent film distributor in the Dutch and Belgium market. http://www.entertainmentone.ca and http://www.entertainmentonegroup.com

For more information, please contact Eric Alper, Director of Media Relations, KOCH Entertainment.

Eric Alper
Director of Media Relations
KOCH Entertainment Distribution
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Toronto, ON M1H3B1
P: 416-292-8111 ext 240
C: 647-280-3345
F: 416-292-8853
E: eric@kochcan.com
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