Memory Lane: Vintage Nike Ads

Now that I’m older and able to put it all in perspective, my indoctrination into the shoe game occurred early in life. And, in a lot of ways, I have [...]
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[Singles] Blacastan f. Emilio Rojas, OuterSpace & V-Zilla – “Sand Storms”

First leak from Blacastan's forthcoming LP "The Master Builder Part II."
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#MakeItCount

I would love to tell everyone that I had insider info related to Nike’s current #makeitcount initiative, which has been viral since late December. Unfortunately, I don’t know a damn [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  19 days ago.

#MakeItCount

I would love to tell everyone that I had insider info related to Nike’s current #makeitcount initiative, which has been viral since late December. Unfortunately, I don’t know a damn [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  19 days ago.

7 WTF Endorsement Deals Featuring Rappers

Last week, we laughed at the thought of Trina posing as the spokeswoman for Tax USA but she’s neither the first, nor will she be the last rapper to appear [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  20 days ago.

Repeat After Me: “I Will Not Take Tax Advice From Trina Or Any Rapper”

Once rap jumped the shark and became commercially viable, artists shilling for corporations chasing the cool made sense. Still, a line exists that will shift a product endorsement from acceptable [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  25 days ago.
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[Singles] Rick Ross f. Nas – “Triple Beam Dreams [Prod. J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League]“

Jan 6th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

This is the side you gotta watch A&E cable television for homey. New Rick Ross featuring Nas off the just-released "Rich Forever" mixtape.
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[Singles] Jon Connor – “5 Lessons”

Jan 4th

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Ruff Ryders' anthem? Nah, Jon Connor's anthem.
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[Singles] Talib Kweli – “Distractions [Prod. Oh No]“

Dec 15th

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Talib drops the first track off his 2012 "Prisoner of Conscious" album. Oh No on the boards with a video coming soon.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  1 month, 23 days ago.
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[Singles] AWKWORD ft. Sha Stimuli & Viro the Virus – “The World Is Yours (prod. Dominant1 [Malawi])”

Nov 25th

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Check out the theme song to "World View," AWKWORD's 100% for-charity global Hip Hop project dropping in 2012.
HipHopDX RSS Feed |  Read More |  2 months, 13 days ago.
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VIDEO: Snoop Dogg’s Pepsi Maxx TV ad

Nov 1st

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Snoop Dogg follows the money as he takes part in one of Pepsi’s most aggressive marketing campaigns of the year…this time to push Pepsi Maxx as a competitor to Coke Zero. Check out the latest ad with Snoop that is currently running on national TV. Similar Posts:VIDEO: Will.I.Am & LMFAO in new Pepsi “Refresh” ad VIDEO: Asher [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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PICS: Pregnant Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz pose for “Buy Life” ad campaign

Oct 27th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

A very pregnant (and still super hot) Alicia and her man Swizzy get in front of the camera and do their part for the “Buy Life” ad campaign which feature the couple. Each ad has a scannable technology built in the ad that allows people to use their cell phone to donate money and help [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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VIDEO: Common, Lupe Fiasco, J-Hud and No I.D. record song for Gatorade

Oct 27th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Gatorade continues to push their “What’s G” marketing campaign and have enlisted Chi-Town natives Common, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson and No I.D. to record a Chicago anthem. The song is called “We Can Do It Now.” Check out the behind-the-scenes of the song and the inspiration for each artist. Via: TSS Similar Posts:VIDEO: KRS-One & Lupe [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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Kid Cudi Limited Edition “Man on the Moon II” movie posters

Oct 26th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Kudi gets down with the movie-style marketing in promoting his upcoming Man on the Moon II album release. These two limited edition posters are limited to only 1,109 of each (to signify his 11/09 release date) and will be available for pre-order soon. Both posters fall in line with Cudi’s current campaign which is much [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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VIDEO: LeBron James tries to save his image in new Nike ad

Oct 26th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

I just thought this was an interesting tactic by Nike who obviously is heavily invested in the LeBron brand. This is a clear case of the public relations tactic to take on and admit your past “wrongs” head on. Effective? Well in a couple hours when the Heat play the Celtics we will see…winning heals [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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K’Naan the $300 million man for Coca-Cola

Oct 19th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Check out this pretty extensive article on FastCompany about Coca-Cola’s huge $300 million bet on Somali rapper K’Naan. For those of you who don’t remember, or didn’t watch the World Cup, Coke built their biggest marketing campaign in its history ($300 million) around K’Naan’s theme song “Wavin’ Flag.” His Celebration Re-mix version has almost 8 [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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VIDEO: Rihanna’s new Kodak TV ad

Oct 18th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

What??? Kodak still exists? Maybe Rihanna can help the camera company rise from the dead. Here is her latest ad as part of Kodak’s most aggressive TV campaign to date. Similar Posts:VIDEO: Rihanna Kodak commercial behind-the-scenes VIDEO: Drake’s Kodak TV ad campaign Rihanna’s new official Cover Girl Mascara ads PICS: Drake x Kodak TV commercial VIDEO: Rihanna new album teaser [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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VIDEO: Jay-Z “Vote Again 2010″ PSA

Oct 13th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Jay-Z tells everyone to vote…again in this PSA from HeadCount.org. Similar Posts:Video: Ashanti’s “Rock the Vote” PSA Video: Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, Will.I.Am in “Don’t Vote” ad Video: N.E.R.D.’s “Rock The Vote” PSA VIDEO: Russell Simmons x Pepsi Refresh Project PICS: The latest art piece drawn by Michael Jackson
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 3 months ago.
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VIDEO: Fergie’s “Outspoken” perfume TV ad

Oct 7th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

I know this has been running awhile but here is Fergie’s official “Outspoken” perfume TV ad. Her perfume deal is part of a partnership with AVON. Similar Posts:Fergie launches fragrance line with Avon Beauty Products Fergie finally launches shoe line called Fergie Shoes Video: Fergie’s new HP “Digital Duchess” TV ad Fergie looking trashy in official “NINE” movie poster Video: [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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VIDEO: Rihanna Kodak commercial behind-the-scenes

Oct 6th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Rihanna joins Drake (see TV ads) and a host of others for Kodak’s new SoKodak ad campaign. Here is some behind the scenes footage from ET Online. Similar Posts:VIDEO: Drake’s Kodak TV ad campaign VIDEO: Behind-the-Scenes of Drake’s Sprite ad VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes of Drake’s “Sprite” TV ad PICS: Drake x Kodak TV commercial PICS: Drake’s SPRITE “Spark” outdoor campaigns hits [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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VIDEO: Drake’s Kodak TV ad campaign

Oct 5th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Drake has signed on with Kodak as an official world-wide spokesperson. Here are two of the TV ads from the campaign that are set to run. More after the jump. Via: RR Similar Posts:PICS: Drake x Kodak TV commercial VIDEO: Rihanna Kodak commercial behind-the-scenes PICS: Drake’s SPRITE “Spark” outdoor campaigns hits nation-wide L-R-G new ad campaign plastered with hip-hop [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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VIDEO: Dr. Dre & LeBron James “Power Beats” TV ad

Oct 1st

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Dre and Jimmy announced earlier this week the expansion of the Beats by Dre headphone line with the addition of the LeBron James Power Beats and an upcoming Justin Bieber line for the kids that we refuse to talk anymore about. Check out the TV ad for the Dre x LeBron collaboration. Too bad if [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Sex Toys Go Primetime

Sep 28th

Posted by Gotty™ over at The Smoking Section

Ever wondered “How to Advertise a Sex Toy on Primetime Television”? Marvel no more. Take note of how Trojan pulls it off to showcase their new Vibrating Tri-Phoria. “Trojan recently released a state-of-the-art vibrator: the Triphoria. Three unique tips! The company also figured out how to get cable networks to let them advertise the sex toy [...]
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VIDEO: Diesel Presents “Only the Brave” w/ Vado

Sep 27th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

As part of Diesel’s ongoing “Only the Brave” campaign. Common narrates this viral video series that spotlights artist Vado. Similar Posts:Common announces Diesel video series w/ Nipsey Hussle, Big Sean, Vado & Donnis VIDEO: Common Presents Diesel Only The Brave Common launches cologne w/ Diesel called “Only the Brave” Common’s “Only The Brave” cologne ad campaign Common’s Diesel “Only the [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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Lil Wayne in Def Jam Rapstar print ads

Sep 27th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Lil Wayne might be locked up but that’s not stopping his likeness from appearing in Def Jam Rapstar’s upcoming print ad campaign. Check it out here compliments of NahRight. Def Jam Rapstar is set to release Oct 5th. The ads are part of a cross promotional effort for Wayne’s next album I Am Not A [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes w/ Jim Jones & Antoine Fuqua in Converse commercial

Sep 27th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

As posted yesterday, Converse has launched one of their most aggressive marketing campaigns to date titled “The Procession” and launches things with a TV spot directed by film director Antoine Fuqua and featuring everyone from Dr. J to Jim Jones. Check the behind-the-scenes as narrated by Mr. Fuqua. Similar Posts:VIDEO: Jim Jones x Converse Commercial VIDEO: Dwele’s [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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VIDEO: Rick Ross x Nike Boom Commercial

Sep 26th

Posted by Edwin over at WoooHa

Rick Ross links up with Nike in their new Boom commercial and displays his new diamond neckless. Hit the jump to see the gold, silver, and black diamond-encrusted pendant. Similar Posts:Rick Ross’ Maybach Music x Diamond Supply Co. t-shirt PICS: Rick Ross’ Maybach Music x Diamond Supply fitteds Pharrell shows off new KAWS diamond pendant Russell Simmons celebrates Sponge [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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VIDEO: Jim Jones x Converse Commercial

Sep 26th

Posted by Edwin over at WoooHa

Jim Jones teams up with Converse for their new campaign titled “The Procession”. The commercial also features Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Kenny Anderson and more. Similar Posts:VIDEO: Behind-the-scenes w/ Jim Jones & Antoine Fuqua in Converse commercial Lupe Fiasco designs another pair of Converse sneakers Kid Cudi teams with Converse for new music promotion Video: Dwayne Wade’s new Converse TV [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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VIDEO: David Banner Talks Advertising

Sep 21st

Posted by Edwin over at WoooHa

At the Advertising and Music conference hosted by Billboard and Adweek, David Banner talks brand marketing and working with Gatorade and Motorola. via: RapRadar Similar Posts:VIDEO: David Banner talks endorsement deals VIDEO: David Banner produces music for latest Gatorade ad VIDEO: Introducing Pharrell Williams the advertising exec David Banner’s Work Out or Die iPhone App Gatorade’s hip-hop days are over; drops [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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VIDEO: Def Jam Rapstar “This World Is Your Stage” TV ad

Sep 17th

Posted by Yeti over at WoooHa

Def Jam gets a little more abstract with this TV commercial.You can tell it’s definitely a different tone from their online campaign or their Method Man narrated instructional vids. No word yet when these ads will hit TV. Similar Posts:VIDEO: Method Man narrates Def Jam Rapstar instructional video Video: New Rocawear “9IX” cologne commercial VIDEO: Esso heads new [...]
WoooHa |  Read More |  1 year, 4 months ago.
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