Miles Jones Plays Free Record Release Show Tomorrow, May 5th, at Panda Bar

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Canadian producer / hip-hop artist Miles Jones is playing a free record release show tomorrow night to celebrate the US release of his second studio disc Runaway Jones, which is already getting great reviews. NowToronto.com said that this disc "demonstrates what a breakout hip-hop album should sound like. Jones'...unique voice and delivery make him one to watch in coming months."

Pandasonic is putting on a Cinco de Mayo fiesta of epic proportions, celebrating the worldwide release of Miles Jones' full-length album Runaway Jones (Just Released May 26th via Mojo Records & Publishing / URBNET / MB3 Records/EMI). Miles will perform at 9 with special guest DJ Yale Fox, followed by resident DJ Tenessee. Panda Bar (139 Chrystie Street) is hosting the soiree – FREE ADMISSION all night long and tequila specials throughout Happy Hour 4-9pm! Plus, no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without a piñata.



Hailing from a long line of reputable musicians, Miles’ grandfather Headly Jones Sr. from Jamaica started Studio and was arguably the first to invent the electric guitar. His father Headly Jones Jr aka Deadly Headly was a DJ on CFNY and an early Toronto Club DJ pioneer. Miles went on to create a unique sound that honors the true origins of hip-hop and collaborate with A-list industry including Percee P, Detroit-based producer Black Milk, and most recently, Grammy award-winning producer Boi 1da. Miles has been the recipient of distinguished awards from the Billboard World Song Contest for “Hip Hop Song of the Year” (2010) and the Independent Music Awards for “Hip Hop Song of the Year” (2009) and "Hip Hop Artist of the Year" (2007). His music has been featured on major networks and hit television programs including CBS’ CSI: Las Vegas and the 2010 Winter Olympics. Most recently, Miles' Boi 1da-produced single "Never Wrong" was nominated as a finalist for the International Songwriting Competition.

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Runaway Jones

D-Lo Releases Remix of "No Hoe" Featuring Snoop Dogg (Clear Label Records)

DOWNLOAD: D-Lo - "No Hoe" (Remix - Featuring Snoop Dogg)

Bay area rapper D-Lo is back with version 3.0 of "No Hoe" - this latest remix features Snoop Dogg who drops in a new verse and straight-up takes over the hook.

D-Lo's "No Hoe" instantly caught fire throughout the Bay Area as soon as it hit the streets back in April of last year and quickly blazed its way across the country. Receiving an incredible amount of airplay, "No Hoe" swiftly became the latest Bay to LA anthem. Within weeks D-Lo was on everyone's radar, sparking remixes by hip-hop legends Too $hort and E-40. This new remix will get some immediate attention as it mixes hyphy with gangsta, minimal melody, heavy handclaps and West coast swagga.

D-Lo's latest full-length, The Tonight Show Featuring D-Lo, came out last year on PTB/Clear Label Records and is available on iTunes.

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D-Lo's MySpace Profile

GRITS: Integrity CD Release Interview (Hip-Hop/Rap)

After spending more than a decade making music, Nashville hip-hop artists the GRITS have formed their own record label, Revolution Art, and have released their eighth studio CD, Integrity.

Integrity is one of the bands strongest releases to-date. The music is a diverse mix of styles, which ranges from crunk ("Get It Started") to high-energy dance ("Beautiful Dance") to NPG-style funk ("Livin' Dream").

I caught up with Bonafide and Coffee when they were in town last week and talked with them about the new disc, their new record company and their upcoming tour plans.



The GRITS are currently playing shows around the country and they have a full-scale ("Art Attack") tour planned for next Spring where they will be taking out on the road a number of Revolution Art bands. Check the GRITS MySpace page for updates.

The new CD, Integrity, is available through the band's online store, iTunes, and all the standard online outlets.