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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Timbaland Launches New Sparkling Liqueur LeSUTRA

Grammy Award winning producer Timbaland is jumping into the spirits business with the launch of a new sparkling liqueur called LeSutra.

Timbaland is co-owner in the new company, along with partners who are veterans in the business.

The multi-platinum producer is working with Tom Bruno, co-founder of Grey Goose Vodka, wine & spirit distribution expert Ryan Rosenberg and marketing “masterminds” Adam Berkowitz and Jonathan Webb.

LeSUTRA

The ultra-premium brand liqueur will come in four different flavors and according to the founders, LeSUTRA will “revolutionize the liqueur industry” by tapping into a variety of tastes and demographics.

“Everything that I create is groundbreaking and LeSUTRA is no different,” said co-owner and LeSUTRA partner Timbaland. “With its innovative ingredients and design, I’m confident that we’ll gain a loyal and eclectic consumer base. My infectious style has helped produce career-defining hits for artists worldwide, and now I’m guaranteeing another hit with LeSUTRA. “

LeSUTRA, which was inspired by the Kama Sutra, will launch in three different flavors – blueberry, strawberry, grape and peach.

Grey Goose co-founder Tom Bruno was also excited about his latest brand and business venture.
“With all my years in the wine and spirits industry, I have come across many fledging brands,” Tom Bruno said. “It is really rare to find a brand with so much potential and unique craftsmanship. From the recipe formula and luxury packaging to the marketing presence and overall impact of a partner like Timbaland, we have a champion in LeSUTRA.”

Timbaland is planning a massive launch party for LeSUTRA this Labor Day in Miami.

LeSUTRA is 30 Proof and will be priced at $29.99 for 750 mL and $19.99 for 375 mL. LeSUTRA Sparkling Liqueur launch on the East coast in this summer, with plans to expand nationwide in 2013.

Monday, July 23, 2012

Tyga Recruits Iggy Azalea, Ca$h Out And Kirko Bangz For “Closer To My Dreams Tour”

YMCMB recording artist Tyga has announced dates, cities, and supporting acts for his upcoming “Closer To My Dreams Tour” which kicks off on September 4 in Los Angeles, California.

The 15-date tour, which has tapped supporting talent in the form of Grand Hustle’s Iggy Azalea, Ca$h Out, Kirko Bangz, and Sterling Simms, will hit cities across the United States such as Dallas, Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, and Philadelphia before coming to a close on September 23 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Tyga’s “Closer to My Dreams Tour” will help the artist further promote his most recent album, Careless World: Rise of the Last King, which sold over 250,000 units since it’s release in February.

The Los Angeles native will next perform as part of the 2012 Rock the Bells Festival beginning on Saturday, August 18 in San Bernardino, California before he hits the road for his own dates. Tyga, along with his YMCMB family, are also currently working on the follow-up to 2009′s We Are Young Money compilation.

Check out a full list of tour dates and cities below:

9/4/2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia
9/7/2012 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheatre
9/8/2012 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
9/9/2012 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom
9/11/2012 – Fargo, ND – The Venue
9/12/2012 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
9/13/2012 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
9/14/2012 – Minneapolis, MN – Epic
9/16/2012 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre
9/17/2012 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
9/18/2012 – Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion
9/19/2012 – Washington D.C. – The Fillmore
9/20/2012 – New York, NY – Best Buy Theatre
9/21/2012 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
9/23/2012 – Boston, MA – House of Blues

HTC Sells Back Half Of Beats Electronics To Owners For $150 Million

Telephone maker HTC has sold back half of their stake in Beats Electronics, the company co-owned by producer Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine.

According to the Chicago Tribune, HTC sold 25% of their shares back to Beats Electronics for $150 million.

HTC originally purchased a 50% stake in Beats Electronics for $309 million, in August 2011.

According to HTC, the sale “provides Beats with more flexibility for global expansion while maintaining HTC’s major stake and commercial exclusivity in mobile.”

Today (July 23), HTC’s shares fell almost 4% because of the news, with investors being concerned about HTC’s strategy for the future.

Pusha T Performs in Miami

G.O.O.D. Music’s Pusha T took his talents to Miami’s South Beach this weekend with a performance at Club Arkadia.

Cash Money’s newest member DJ Stevie J (not to be confused with “Love & Hip Hop’s Stevie J) manned the turntables through the night, as well as DJ Ideal, who spun a slew of hit records from the G.O.O.D. Music camp.

The guests DJs ushered in Pusha T to a number of his older and recent hits from both the mainstream and mixtape circuit. Pusha T is currently preparing for the release of his label family’s anticipated Cruel Summer compilation in August.

Watch AlHipHop.com’s exclusive Pusha T performance footage here:

Sunday, July 22, 2012

What Musical Heavyweights Did Drake’s “Club Paradise” Tour Dethrone?

Drake’s Club Paradise tour earned a reported $42.6 million, almost double what Jay-Z and Kanye West earned on theirThe Throne tour. But don’t feel bad for Yeezy and Jay-Z, Drake had to work three times as hard for that money.

According to PollStarPro, “The Throne” has made $27.1 million so far this year off of touring and have tore down 22 shows with an average ticket price of $82.44. Drake has had 63 shows with an average ticket price of $60.75.

Check out the top 20 worldwide concerts below:

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The Top 10 Most Popular Hip Hop Singles The Week Of 7/16/2012

Kendrick Lamar keeps winning, Nas tracks still pop up, plus a new Lloyd Banks leak and another "Ill Mind Of Hopsin" all come together this week.

As Summer is setting in, we're getting a lot of tracks coming up on albums that haven't actually released yet. This week, we even get some album snippets added to our Top Singles list. While the anticipation builds for all of the upcoming Rap releases, we're getting to hear a glimpse of what's to come from those projects. That also includes mixtapes. So check out the picks this week and decide which of the albums and mixtapes coming will be your new favorites. Hurry up, though, because the Fall will be here before you know it, and you'll have a whole lot of other music to invest in.

Kendrick Lamar Swims, Rick Ross Drops Snippets For God Forgives, I Don't

It must be nice to have a career that's so established you can reveal a bit of every song on the album and know that the fans will still support it. That's what Rick Ross is doing with God Forgives, I Don't. The MMG kingpin will drop his album on July 31st, but just this week he came through with the snippets for the album. Of course the snippets made their way to this. They came in at #2. Meanwhile, Rawse loses out to Kendrick Lamar's leak off October 2nd's Good Kid, m.A.A.d. City titled "Swimming Pools (Drank)." In at #3? Another Nas cut, "Trust." With Life Is Good in stores now, there was still some room for the iTunes bonus track to keep the Nas frenzy going.

Lloyd Banks' V6 Is Coming, A 5th Look Into The Ill Mind Of Hopsin

At long last Lloyd Banks is planning to drop his V6: The Gift mixtape on Tuesday, July 24th. While Banks was teasing with this tape for a while now, the best proof is dropping another new track. Banks dropped off "Bring It Back" this week with Fabolous and it hit the #4 spot. In at #5 was the 5th installment of Hopsin's "Ill Mind Of Hopsin." Anything with Hopsin is always a win for his fans. While we wait for Wiz Khalifa's O.N.I.F.C. on August 28th, we get a freestyle for "Best Rest" at #6. Then at #7 is Pusha T and Kanye West's "New God Flow" again, keeping the anticipation going for the G.O.O.D. Music compilation Cruel Summer slated for an August release.