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Death Row Boxset

PR reports: The late Tupac Shakur, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and Dr. Dre join 50-Cent and Alicia Keys with the high profile releases scheduled to hit shelves on November 24, 2009. Today, Death Row Records confirmed the release of the "Ultimate Death Row Collection" in preparation for this holiday season.

The ultimate collector's edition is a collaboration of platinum selling hits from legendary Death Row artists Tupac Shakur, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre and more. The 3 discs set features 60 tracks from Death Row artist packaged with a DVD of popular music videos, unreleased footage, and a limited addition Death Row T-Shirt.

The box set boasts 20 unreleased tracks from Snoop Dogg, Danny Boy, Kurupt, Dogg Pound, OFTB, The Lady of Rage, Crooked I and more. Legendary hits from the nineties such as "How do you want it", "California Love", and "Nuttin but a G-Thing", show up amongst other Billboard topping tracks. - more on this story

Cash Money Stand By Lil Wayne

antiMusic reports: Ronald "Slim" Williams and Bryan "Baby" Williams, Cash Money Records issued this statement about Lil Wayne's criminal problems: The Cash Money family will continue to support our artist and friend Lil Wayne in his current court case.

We have worked with Wayne since he was a teenager, and have seen him grow into one of the world's most successful hip-hop artists, with a work ethic that is second to none.

Wayne has our love and commitment during this difficult time. We always have and always will stand behind him. -

Country Crossing Announces First Concert: Kellie Pickler

PR reports: Kellie Pickler will headline the first concert at Country Crossing on Dec. 12, as part of the opening of Celebrity Station Amphitheatre (in Dothan, Alabama). Houston County and Matt Kennon will also perform. The gates will open at 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are only available through donations to the Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank beginning Nov. 2 through Nov. 13. The public can redeem canned foods for tickets or make monetary donations to the food bank. The terms for receiving tickets are minimum donations of five cans of food per ticket or $5 per ticket (a minimum of two tickets per person). The food bank is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 382 Twitchell Road in Dothan.

"This is not only our first concert, but it is also our first opportunity to give back to the Wiregrass community that has supported our project so faithfully," says Ronnie Gilley, president, Ronnie Gilley Entertainment and developer of Country Crossing. "We have been blessed throughout our endeavor here and look forward to establishing Country Crossing as a first-class country music entertainment destination with many more shows to come." - more on this story

Matt Hires Dates with Tyrone Wells and Marc Broussard

antiMusic reports: Matt Hires is currently on tour with Tyrone Wells and has a few shows with Marc Broussard this week. He's out supporting his debut album. Here is a little background info on Matt and the album followed by the tour dates:

Just 23 years old singer/songwriter Matt Hires is the first artist signed to F-Stop Music, a new imprint label under Atlantic Records. The Tampa native released his debut album "Take Us To The Start"- which was produced by Eric Rosse (Sara Bareilles, Tori Amos) - exclusively through iTunes earlier this summer. The digital-only release hit the top 10 on iTunes' overall "Top Albums" chart, while also reaching the upper half of the Billboard 200. The album was officially released in stores on August 25th to advance critical praises.

Hires' is a prime example of TV placements being instrumental in promoting artists and their music. His song "Turn the Page" was featured on an episode of Grey's Anatomy last year, which prompted his EP "Live from The Hotel Café" to jump into the Top 10 on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter chart. His music has also received placement on ABC's Private Practice and the trailer for the movie "The Boys Are Back." Most recently, Hires' song "Out Of The Dark" was featured on an episode of Grey's Anatomy on 10/22. Following the broadcast Hires' debut album "Take Us To The Start" jumped over 100 spots on the itunes album chart to #86- further proof that Hires' is creating music that people are reacting to. - more on this story

Meaghan Smith Announces U.S. Tour With Joe Purdy

PR reports: Acclaimed Canadian musician Meaghan Smith has just announced US tour dates with Joe Purdy in addition to her current Canadian tour with Chantal Kreviazuk. The songstress will also do a one-off show at New York's Rockwood Music Hall on Wednesday, December 2.

Smith's full-length debut, The Cricket's Orchestra (Sire Records), was released on October 6 exclusively at Barnes & Noble as well as digital retailers. The 11-track album was written in Smith's home of Halifax, Nova Scotia and was recorded in Toronto with help from producer Les Cooper. The Washington Post has already declared The Cricket's Orchestra as "one of the best finds of late '08."

The child of a piano-teacher mother and a bass-playing father, Smith devoured old musicals and animated films as a child and later fell in love with the jazz and big-band music of the '20s, '30s and '40s. Those early inspirations influenced the material featured on the album, as Smith says, "My music is modern vintage. The record incorporates a lot of instrumentation from older eras in the form of horns, strings and arrangements, but I also love DJs and their turntables." These modern influences are reflected on the record through the use of turntables, omnichords, melotrons and optigons. - more including dates

Chali 2na, Lyrics Born and More for The Deadliest Catch Tour

PR reports: Chali 2na will be headlining the 14-date "The Deadliest Catch Tour" in support of his solo debut album Fish Outta Water, in stores now on Decon records.

Joining Chali 2na on the tour will be fellow MC's Gift Of Gab, Mr. Lif and Lyrics Born, making this a must-see event for lovers of fine Hip-Hop.

The first date on the tour is 11/07 in San Francisco, CA at The Independent. Complete tour schedule - here

Ash Koley Gets Nettwerked

Nettwerk reports: Nettwerk Music Group is excited to add Canadian singer/songwriter Ash Koley to its management roster. Ash Koley, along with award-winning songwriter/producer and musical partner Phil Deschambault, have become known throughout Canada for their sophisticated brand of quirky pop music--an eccentric hybrid of Phil's no-rules approach to pop production and Ash's velvety voice and emotional delivery.

"Nettwerk stands by its mantra of releasing music that we love, and Ash Koley is no exception to this rule," says Nettwerk CEO Terry McBride. "Her work with Phil is absolutely brilliant, and I am thrilled to have her join our management roster and look forward to the journey ahead."

A debut full-length is due in 2010, but in the meantime Ash Koley prepares to release a series of digital EPs comprised of produced demos; The White EP (Nettwerk) will be released through iTunes and other digital service providers on November 10, with The Blue EP, The Red EP and The Black EP to follow in the coming months. - more on this story

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