The first taste from Sir T's upcoming mixtape...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
MTC chart update:
SMASHPROOF:
THE WEEKEND moves from #81 to #27 on the albums chart (due to the deluxe album being released)
"Ordinary Life" moves from #14 to #22 on the singles chart and from #53 to #65 on the airplay chart
KIDZ IN SPACE:
"Downtime" moves from #30 to #27 on the singles chart and from #64 to #44 on the airplay chart
THE WEEKEND moves from #81 to #27 on the albums chart (due to the deluxe album being released)
"Ordinary Life" moves from #14 to #22 on the singles chart and from #53 to #65 on the airplay chart
KIDZ IN SPACE:
"Downtime" moves from #30 to #27 on the singles chart and from #64 to #44 on the airplay chart
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
SMASHPROOF win Most Popular Digital Single Artist award:
Thursday, 24 September, 2009 - 00:02
Telecom announce fifth annual Mobile Music awards winners
The 2009 Telecom Mobile Music Awards were announced last night at a function at the Long Room in Auckland. Artists, bands and record labels gathered to celebrate the success of their peers in the digital mobile music category. While the awards ceremony was attended by some of New Zealand's music industry heavyweights, noticeably absent were any Kanye-esque antics!
This year a number of local and international artists were recognised:
* Tiki Taane took home the award for Highest Selling Ringtone and Caller Tune (NZ) with his chart-topping track Always On My Mind. Tiki also scored Most Popular Artist Ringtone & Caller Tune (NZ).
* The award for Highest Selling NZ Digital Single went to Smashproof featuring Gin Wigmore for their legendary track Brother and Smashproof picked up the Most Popular Digital Single Artist (NZ) as well.
* Top-selling artist Lady GaGa was honoured for the Highest Selling Digital Single (International) for her song Poker Face and was also awarded Most Popular Overall Digital Single Artist (International).
* Six Gold and Platinum awards were presented throughout the evening to record labels for tracks that have been downloaded over 5,000 and 10,000 times respectively.
Telecom's CEO Retail, Alan Gourdie said the awards have gone from strength to strength in the five years since their launch, with this year being particularly special given the launch of Telecom's XT Mobile Network.
"The launch of XT in May certainly pushed Telecom's music store into another realm, and we've seen customers react positively to the changes we've made and the choice of music at their finger tips. We are pleased to see New Zealand artists ranking so highly in our charts," he said.
Adam Holt Managing Director Universal Music said the mobile phone has completely changed the way we access music.
"From Full Track Singles to Music Videos, Ringtones and Caller Tunes, the mobile phone delivers music to fans how, when and wherever they want it. It was great to join the Telecom music team at the Telecom Mobile Music Awards last night and help them celebrate the year's biggest successes in the mobile music space," he said.
The value of digital music sales in New Zealand rose by over 20% last year with mobile music contributing nearly half of this market (44%). Based on current industry-wide weekly tracking, digital sales are growing at an even greater rate in 2009. Currently around 100,000 full-track singles are legally downloaded by New Zealand consumers every week via a combination of online and mobile services.
Telecom is committed to the ongoing recognition of musicians in the Mobile Music market given the increasing importance of digital music sales in the overall industry.
As part of this commitment to supporting emerging New Zealand musicians, Telecom closed the awards ceremony with performances by up and coming Auckland artists Erakah and Haylee Fisher.
About the awards:
The Telecom Mobile Music Awards acknowledge the achievements of both local and international musicians in the New Zealand Mobile Music market. They recognise the number of Full Track Downloads, Tru-Tone Ringtones and Caller Tune sales that an artist has achieved over the previous 12 months.
Telecom announce fifth annual Mobile Music awards winners
The 2009 Telecom Mobile Music Awards were announced last night at a function at the Long Room in Auckland. Artists, bands and record labels gathered to celebrate the success of their peers in the digital mobile music category. While the awards ceremony was attended by some of New Zealand's music industry heavyweights, noticeably absent were any Kanye-esque antics!
This year a number of local and international artists were recognised:
* Tiki Taane took home the award for Highest Selling Ringtone and Caller Tune (NZ) with his chart-topping track Always On My Mind. Tiki also scored Most Popular Artist Ringtone & Caller Tune (NZ).
* The award for Highest Selling NZ Digital Single went to Smashproof featuring Gin Wigmore for their legendary track Brother and Smashproof picked up the Most Popular Digital Single Artist (NZ) as well.
* Top-selling artist Lady GaGa was honoured for the Highest Selling Digital Single (International) for her song Poker Face and was also awarded Most Popular Overall Digital Single Artist (International).
* Six Gold and Platinum awards were presented throughout the evening to record labels for tracks that have been downloaded over 5,000 and 10,000 times respectively.
Telecom's CEO Retail, Alan Gourdie said the awards have gone from strength to strength in the five years since their launch, with this year being particularly special given the launch of Telecom's XT Mobile Network.
"The launch of XT in May certainly pushed Telecom's music store into another realm, and we've seen customers react positively to the changes we've made and the choice of music at their finger tips. We are pleased to see New Zealand artists ranking so highly in our charts," he said.
Adam Holt Managing Director Universal Music said the mobile phone has completely changed the way we access music.
"From Full Track Singles to Music Videos, Ringtones and Caller Tunes, the mobile phone delivers music to fans how, when and wherever they want it. It was great to join the Telecom music team at the Telecom Mobile Music Awards last night and help them celebrate the year's biggest successes in the mobile music space," he said.
The value of digital music sales in New Zealand rose by over 20% last year with mobile music contributing nearly half of this market (44%). Based on current industry-wide weekly tracking, digital sales are growing at an even greater rate in 2009. Currently around 100,000 full-track singles are legally downloaded by New Zealand consumers every week via a combination of online and mobile services.
Telecom is committed to the ongoing recognition of musicians in the Mobile Music market given the increasing importance of digital music sales in the overall industry.
As part of this commitment to supporting emerging New Zealand musicians, Telecom closed the awards ceremony with performances by up and coming Auckland artists Erakah and Haylee Fisher.
About the awards:
The Telecom Mobile Music Awards acknowledge the achievements of both local and international musicians in the New Zealand Mobile Music market. They recognise the number of Full Track Downloads, Tru-Tone Ringtones and Caller Tune sales that an artist has achieved over the previous 12 months.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
MTC chart update:
SMASHPROOF:
THE WEEKEND moves from #60 to #81
"Ordinary Life" moves from #12 to #14 on the singles chart and #48 to #53 on the airplay chart
KIDZ IN SPACE:
"Downtime" moves from #28 to #30 on the singles chart and #93 to #64 on the airplay chart
THE WEEKEND moves from #60 to #81
"Ordinary Life" moves from #12 to #14 on the singles chart and #48 to #53 on the airplay chart
KIDZ IN SPACE:
"Downtime" moves from #28 to #30 on the singles chart and #93 to #64 on the airplay chart
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
R.I.P GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA:
My first ever marketing project at Loud Records was the X-ecutioners album. I had been running point as the head of international there until i was appointed domestic marketing position. It was a dream com true to work with these four talented and groundbreaking brothers and they trusted me to work their project, which meant the world to me. The end result being that together with Sean C we walked away with a groundbreaking album and a huge single.We spent a lot of time together at that time and traveled to Europe touring as well as in the U.S on the Linkin Park tour; and to events like South By Southwest, the X-Games, the ESPN Awards and an event in LA where MTV honored Aerosmith.
One thing i always noticed about Raida in those days was that he was a fan of this music shit first and foremost. He was always humble around other artists and was always looking to get things signed by other acts to give to his kids, and his approach to get this done was always on the humble.
But this story goes deeper... after Loud folded we always kept in touch. Raida was always a stand up guy to me, and he later went on to mentor my ex-wifes DJ career. Raida always looked out for my international DJ buddies when they were in NY, as he always embraced DJ's from all over the planet and always recognized talent from around the globe regardless of borders, boundaries and race.
He was managed by a very close friend, so we never ever lost touch with one another. It was through this relationship that he took my man Ethical on the road as his hypeman throughout Asia a few years back. He was happy to do it for me, just coz he could; and he went on to contribute to Eth's first single, again; just coz he could.
He was a great man and most importantly... he was a friend.
I already miss knowing that he is not alive somewhere on this planet.
R.I.P my brother, i love you.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
SAVAGE - "I Love The Islands" video:
Directed by Chris Graham. Rock City on the hook. Benny D on the beat.
STEEL PANTHER - "Community Property" video:
I saw these guys perform live last night alongside 2,000+ screaming fans at the Shepherds Bush Empire in London.
It was one of the best shows i have witnessed in a long time! Hilarious!!!!
It was one of the best shows i have witnessed in a long time! Hilarious!!!!
MTC chart update:
KIDZ IN SPACE:
*"Downtime" moves from #29 to #28 on the singles chart and debuts at #93 on the airplay chart
SMASHPROOF:
*"Ordinary Life" holds at #12 on the singles chart and moves from #45 to #43 on the airplay chart
*"Downtime" moves from #29 to #28 on the singles chart and debuts at #93 on the airplay chart
SMASHPROOF:
*"Ordinary Life" holds at #12 on the singles chart and moves from #45 to #43 on the airplay chart
Thursday, September 10, 2009
SMASHPROOF prepare to release deluxe album:
Smashproof's debut album THE WEEKEND is now certified Gold, and to celebrate we are re-releasing a repackaged version of the album on September 21st. The new package includes new recordings and all of the boys videos.
BONUS TRACKS:
*"Red Light"
*"Celebration"
*"Deachy Is Back"
*"Brother" featuring Gin Wigmore (Twice As Nice Remix)
*"Ordinary Life" Remix (Featuring Savage, Ethical and Mr. Sicc)
DVD
*"Brother" featuring Gin Wigmore (music video)
*"Ordinary Life" (music video)
*"It’s Friday" (music video)
*The Making of ‘The Weekend’ (short film)
SMASHPROOF's "Brother" goes Double Platinum:
Smashproof’s "Brother" is now officially x2 platinum.
It is the fourth song to go double-platinum (30,000+ sales) in the last five years. And the second by a local act (Tiki Taane being the other).
Congrats bro's
It is the fourth song to go double-platinum (30,000+ sales) in the last five years. And the second by a local act (Tiki Taane being the other).
Congrats bro's
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
MTC chart update:
KIDZ IN SPACE:
"Downtime" debuts at #29 on the singles chart
SMASHPROOF:
"Ordinary Life" moves from #10 to #12 on the singles chart
"Downtime" debuts at #29 on the singles chart
SMASHPROOF:
"Ordinary Life" moves from #10 to #12 on the singles chart
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
KIDZ IN SPACE interview on C4:
The Kidz beamed into the C4 studio along with their spokesman for a rare interview. Classic material!
DJ MIKKI DEE - Sweet Sounz 9 mixtape:
File this one in the better late than never category... I haven't uploaded this due to ongoing computer issues, but here it is finally... Mikki Dee presents Sweet Sounz 9:TRACKLISTING:
*Intro
*The Thrill is Gone - Static Selekta ft Styles P & Talib Kweli
*Soundboy Killing Remix - Mega Banton (dubplate)
*Give Thanks a Life - Anthony B
*One Step Away - Flowz ft T.C.
*Sweetlove - Opensouls ft Ladi 6
*Follow - Rira
*Mars - Hypnotic Brass Ensemble
*Champion Sound - Yes King ft Kenny Knotts, Baby Chain & Mystro
*Casa Bey - Mos Def
*Da Feeln - Nightmares On Wax
*Maybe So, Maybe No - Mayer Hawthorne
*Bring it Fast - Gramatik
*One Sweet Love To Remember - Roy Ayres Ubiquity
*Whirlybird - Neighbour
*Breakthrough - Fat Freddys Drop
"His best yet " Ashley Beedle
"This mix is crazy" Blitz the Ambassador
"My favourite dj in the world" Andy Bell - Oasis
YOUNG SID performing his new single live:
The lucky folks at Sids recent show in H-Town got a live preview of Sids new single "MADE":
Sunday, September 6, 2009
MTC still has three tracks in the Top 10 of the Hip Hop Top Songs chart:
All three have been in there on iTunes for a minute now. Very happy with that! Thank you all.
That new Young Sid joint "MADE" will be launching on the store soon, we have just hit a hiccup with mixing.
Co & Milk our thoughts are with you guys right now. Hold ya heads homies.
That new Young Sid joint "MADE" will be launching on the store soon, we have just hit a hiccup with mixing.
Co & Milk our thoughts are with you guys right now. Hold ya heads homies.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
GIGGS feat. The Streets - "Slow Songs" video:
I'm really feelin' Giggs. Something tells me that this dude is gonna make a seminal album. Don't front on this cat.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
SMASHPROOF media coverage:
The boys have had a bit of attention from the media of late thanks to the NZ Music Awards coverage and the recent European deal. If you didn't already know, the boys are up for 5 nominations at this years NZ Music Awards.
It's all very exciting and we couldn't be prouder.
Check out the coverage on Stuff, 3News, Scoop, NZ Herald, 3News (again), Voxy , TVNZ and Voxy (again)
SMASHPROOF on Mai FM
Happy anniversary Late Nite Hype! 200 shows in and no sign of letting up...
Thank you Phil and Joe for all of your support.
Thank you Phil and Joe for all of your support.
SMASHPROOF win MySpace Choice Award:
MYSPACE CHOICE AWARDS - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!Hello
Over the month of August we got you to vote for your favourite NZ artists in the MySpace Choice Awards. Wow, you guys really like homegrown music, we had a phenomenal response! Here are the results...
Comedy – Flight of the Concords www.myspace.com/concords
Hip Hop – Smashproof www.myspace.com/smashproof
Indie - The Earlybirds www.myspace.com/theearlybirds1
Pop – Opshop www.myspace.com/opshop
Rock – Midnight Youth www.myspace.com/midnightyouth
Roots – Tiki Tane – www.myspace.com/tikitane
Unsigned - Clap Clap Riot www.myspace.com/clapclapriot
Your Choice (this is where you voted for your favourite band not included in any of the above categories) Diesel Phoenix www.myspace.com/dieselphoenix
Congratulations to all the bands who won! Also congratulations to our lucky winner who voted in the MySpace Choice Awards who receives $500 cash, a subscription to Real Groove magazine, CD’s and tickets to a MySpace Secret Show!
Thank you to everyone who voted for the boys
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
SMASHPROOF chart update:
"Ordinary Life" moves from #7 - #10 on the singles chart and from #54 to #38 on the airplay chart
THE WEEKEND move from #49 - #43 on the albums chart
THE WEEKEND move from #49 - #43 on the albums chart
KIDZ IN SPACE - "Downtime" moves to #16 on iTunes:
Slowly but surely my friends... a new peak for KIS. Props to The Edge for adding the record to their playlist.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
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