Daily Mix: December 2007 Archives

By BigChew
Mixtapekings.com

By Diony C.
Mixtapekings.com

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Boston's pedigree is recognized by its rough exterior and home-grown traditions. Many of its famous faces come from the championed sports franchises, world-renown Ivy League institutions, historic American figures and theatrical heavyweights. The only cog not well oiled on Boston's creative landscape is the Hip Hop scene. Trying to change that belief is G.E.M.S WordWide artist Sev One, who is already renowned as one of Boston's hottest young talents.

By Diony C.
Mixtapekings.com

New York, NY- (December 11, 2007) - Mixtapekings.com , your number one mixtape source and " ..one of the biggest online hip-hop stores" according to Rolling Stone Magazine, has partnered with Joe Budden and DJ OnPoint to release the most anticipated mixtape of the year, Mood Muzik 3: For Better or For Worse, the third installment of their critically acclaimed Mood Muzik mixtape series.

By Diony C.
Mixtapekings.com

Grammy-winning producer Devo Springsteen is celebrating his birthday this Thursday at The Plumm. Kanye's cousin can count the likes of Aretha Franklin, John Legend, Nas, Common, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Consequence as well as pop legends Michael Jackson and Britney Spears among his producing credits.

By Diony C.
Mixtapekings.com

A statement from Jive Record's

It is with great sadness that Jive Records announces the passing of Chad "Pimp C" Butler, a member of the celebrated rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz). Jive Records' President and CEO Barry Weiss states: "We mourn the unexpected loss of Chad. He was truly a thoughtful and kind-hearted person.

He will be remembered for his talent and profound influence as a pioneer in bringing southern rap to the forefront. He will be missed and our prayers remain with his family and Bun B. I've known Chad since he was 18, and we loved him dearly and he was a cherished member of the Jive family."

Born in Port Arthur, Texas, Butler's father was a trumpet player who played professionally with Solomon Burke. Outside of his father, the 33-year old rapper's influences varied, ranging from Bobby Bland, Jimmy McGriff, the 1960's Motown artists to Run DMC. Butler met his inseparable partner Bernard "Bun B" Freeman in high school where they formed UGK. In 1992, the duo signed to Jive Records and went on release a total of eight albums for the label. They earned their highest achievement earlier this year when their most recent album, UGK (Underground Kingz), debuted in the number one position on the album pop chart. According to the New York Times, UGK "helped inspire a generation of Southern hip-hop stars, from OutKast to Lil Wayne."

Bun B is not available for comment at this time.

R.I.P Pimp C you will be missed, From the Mixtapekings.com Family