Spyder D, a legendary old school rapper and producer from Queens, NY, was one of the first rap artists to open up his own record label in which he wrote and produced his first hit record, “Big Apple Rappin”.
“Big Apple Rappin”, continues to be sampled to this day by various artists.
The single tells the true story of hip hop from 1979 – 1982. “Spinnin’ Webs & Rappin Rhymes”- Spyder conquered his ingenuity in this recording, both as a producer and artist. This rare collection album is currently being sold on several websites, such as: Amazon.com tuffcity.com, musicstack.com, cdandlp.com to name a few. Tuff City founded by Aaron Fuchs, whom signed a deal with CBS Associated Records. Tuff City has released artists such as: Davy DMX, Jimmy Spicer, Marley Marl and Teddy Riley, to name a few.
Spyder is considered as a HipHop Unsung Hero as he was caught in between the era of audio single releases prior to the emergence of the popularity of music videos at the height of his career. As a producer and songwriter, Spyder has given more to his peers than he did for himself. Some peers note that Spyder has passed on many of his opportunities to others without mention of his involvement. A behind the scenes music maker, Spyder has yet to be acknowledged for his outstanding contributions to some of the industry’s top artists.
30 years later, Spyder is reborn in his commitment to moving forward as a professional artist. He is focused on being an artist, basketball agent, and family man. Spyder has decided to share his experiences in which he has previously encountered in the music industry, through his autobiography: “So You Wanna Be a Rapper”, written by Mark Skillz and foreword written by Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons. This autobiography shares his story of determination as he tackled adversities and welcomed triumphs all of which he shares to inspire new up & coming artists in the industry. This is a true hip hop blue print. The book has recieved rave reviews,and can now be purchased via , Amazon and iTunes and Sony eReader, among other digital outlets.
Spyder has teamed up with fellow colleagues, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Public Enemy’s own, Chuck D, and the son of a legend David Ruffin Jr., for his newly released single, “In Case You Didn’t Know”. This new release debut can be purchased on iTunes. The highly anticipated video is to be released within the next 2 weeks.
Spyder has just completed “Big City Rappin”, an EP remix of the classic debut Newtroit Records 12’ single “Big Apple Rappin”. This remake will be available on iTunes this coming week.
Hip Hop’s Unsung Rap Artist has now been reborn.
For more information, please visit Newtroit Records @ www.newtroitrecords.com.
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Belinda Foster
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Do I Really Hate Being Black?
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Hip Hop’s Unsung Hero Releases New Single and Autobiography
Spyder D, a legendary old school rapper and producer from Queens, NY, was one of the first rap artists to open up his own record label in which he wrote and produced his first hit record, “Big Apple Rappin”.
“Big Apple Rappin”, continues to be sampled to this day by various artists.
The single tells the true story of hip hop from 1979 – 1982. “Spinnin’ Webs & Rappin Rhymes”- Spyder conquered his ingenuity in this recording, both as a producer and artist. This rare collection album is currently being sold on several websites, such as: Amazon.com tuffcity.com, musicstack.com, cdandlp.com to name a few. Tuff City founded by Aaron Fuchs, whom signed a deal with CBS Associated Records. Tuff City has released artists such as: Davy DMX, Jimmy Spicer, Marley Marl and Teddy Riley, to name a few.
Spyder is considered as a HipHop Unsung Hero as he was caught in between the era of audio single releases prior to the emergence of the popularity of music videos at the height of his career. As a producer and songwriter, Spyder has given more to his peers than he did for himself. Some peers note that Spyder has passed on many of his opportunities to others without mention of his involvement. A behind the scenes music maker, Spyder has yet to be acknowledged for his outstanding contributions to some of the industry’s top artists.
30 years later, Spyder is reborn in his commitment to moving forward as a professional artist. He is focused on being an artist, basketball agent, and family man. Spyder has decided to share his experiences in which he has previously encountered in the music industry, through his autobiography: “So You Wanna Be a Rapper”, written by Mark Skillz and foreword written by Hip Hop Mogul Russell Simmons. This autobiography shares his story of determination as he tackled adversities and welcomed triumphs all of which he shares to inspire new up & coming artists in the industry. This is a true hip hop blue print. The book has recieved rave reviews,and can now be purchased via , Amazon and iTunes and Sony eReader, among other digital outlets.
Spyder has teamed up with fellow colleagues, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Public Enemy’s own, Chuck D, and the son of a legend David Ruffin Jr., for his newly released single, “In Case You Didn’t Know”. This new release debut can be purchased on iTunes. The highly anticipated video is to be released within the next 2 weeks.
Spyder has just completed “Big City Rappin”, an EP remix of the classic debut Newtroit Records 12’ single “Big Apple Rappin”. This remake will be available on iTunes this coming week.
Hip Hop’s Unsung Rap Artist has now been reborn.
For more information, please visit Newtroit Records @ www.newtroitrecords.com.
Media Contact:
Belinda Foster
Publicist
Email: Belinda@awjplatinum.com
Management Contact:
La-Trenda Herring
Artist’s Manager
Email: giftmanagement2013@gmail.com
http://giftmanagement2013.com
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LL Cool J
Atlanta, Ga. August 22, 2008 The Center Stage (formerly Earth Link Live) LL Cool J (James Todd Smith), and his dynamic duo of DJ's made a triumphant return to Atlanta on Friday as V-103 FM hosted his listening party for his soon to be released album CD on Def Jam Records. The superstar rapper/actor has been working on the disc for two years, and seems pleased with his efforts. He was his usual polished and confident self as he swaggered through hit after hit, after hit, before he gave the audience a taste of some of the new material. On the track "Watch Me", LL was sending a message to rival rappers and would be haters that he was indeed a force still to be reckoned with, and told the crowd that this album had plenty of tracks like "Watch Me". He seemed to be answering critics who have felt he had become more of a "ladies man" rapper that did not care about his hard core male rap fans that made him into one of the all time greatest of the genre. The crowd was in a frenzy from start to finish as his DJ duo of Cut Creator and DJ BobCat went back and forth, slicing in booming beat after booming beat. Noticably missing from the set however, was his gigantic pop hit, "Mama Said Knock You Out". It hardly mattered however as LL Cool J (stands for Ladies Love Cool James), manipulated the crowd like a symphony orchestra maestro with his dynamic vocals and ominous stage presence. At one point, LL had ushered as many as fifteen women on stage, including, unbeknownst to him at the time, former female rap superstar Sparky D, who stunned LL as she joined him in an impromptu dance at the left stage area. When he realized who he was dancing with, LL announced her to the crowd and continued his performance. LL shortly there after spotted his one time Rush Productions Mgmt. stable mate Spyder D, and shouted to him "I have not forgotten you". As the performance wound down, LL kept his promise from early on in the show, to a female fan and signed an autograph on a shirt for her birthday. This led to a flood of on stage autograph requests, in which the superstar obliged all requests and signed posters, shirts and anything that was thrust in front of him. The show was emceed by V-103 air personality Joyce Littel, who was her usual funny, engaging self. Opening for the show was seventeen year old Def Jam prodigy Karina, who was performing songs from her debut album "First Love". As hostess Littel pointed out, "she's got some alicia Keys in her", the young dynamo showed versatility and a calm not normally seen in one so young, and seemed especially at home while playing keyboards and singing ballads.
LL's current single, "Baby" featuring The Dream is #59 on Billboard's Top 100, and #35 Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts. The album, entitled "Exit 13", is due out on Sept. 9th, and is his 13th album since he debuted twenty four years ago. At the time of this writing, Atlanta's Cheryl Dixon of Four Plus Four Productions, was in negotiations to bring the superstar back to Atlanta for a benefit concert that features Fantasia and J. Holiday at Morris Brown College's famed Herndon Stadium on Sept. 20th. A portion of the proceeds will go directly towards aiding the financially challenged historically black institution. James Todd Smith, aka Ladies Love Cool J, aka the G.O.A.T. (Greatest Of All Time), has issued yet another reminder as to why he may be just that!
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