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MC Hammer: Not Dead

MC Hammer is not dead, his representatives have insisted, after reports of the star's untimely demise swept the media.
The well-being of the infamous rapper-turned-preacher has been the subject of some speculation in recent days...



However, it has now been confirmed that the recent death of a man with the same name--Stanley Burrell--has prompted the uncertainty.

A spokesperson for Hammer, who enjoyed little chart success after his breakthrough single "U Can't Touch This," has insisted he is very much alive and well.

He is apparently set to make a new stab at fame with an Internet project called DanceJam, which will see him judging videos of people dancing.

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Pitbull's Back With A New Album

Originally expected this fall, Latin rapper Pitbull's new album, "Boatlift," is now on target for a Nov. 27 release via TVT. First single "Secret Admirer" features R&B up-and-comer Lloyd, while Trina guests on "Go Girl" and Jim Jones appears on "Sticky Icky."

Pitbull (real name Armando Christian Perez) is a Cuban American (born in the United States to Cuban parents), bilingual and vested in his roots. He raps mostly in English, albeit with healthy doses of Spanish. His fair skin and light green eyes defy the stereotype of what a rapper should look like, but his sound and persona appeal to lovers of urban music, whether they be African American, white or Latin...


"It can be challenging in that at radio you have to work many different formats to connect with the consumers," TVT executive VP Paul Burgess says. "His pan-appeal across the board is really the great strength of Pitbull as an artist and as a brand. And I don't think we've capitalized on that to its full extent."

"Boatlift" is the follow-up to last year's "El Mariel," which has sold 214,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

"When you've got Beyonce doing a Spanish record, that shows you the power of our community," Pitbull told Billboard this summer. "So, being bilingual and doing the music I do will make all the sense in the world three years from now."

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Drag-On Signs With Swizz Beatz

Just months after Drag-On dropped his independent release, Hood Environment, Drag-On has officially signed with Swizz Beatz’ Full Surface family.
After years of being out of the spot light, Drag-On has been popping up with new freestyles as well as a recent guest appearance on Swizz Beatz’ latest album, One Man Band Man, for Bust Ya Gunz. A track they had previously performed together during their Ruff Ryder days. Along with numerous tracks recorded with [now] label-mate Cassidy.
Heading his own label, Hood Environment, the New York rapper has big plans for the future. “This will give me a chance to bring in new talent and give others a chance to shine as well. My label is gonna be 100% with hard music for the streets. This time I’m the CEO and I know what the people want. Hood Environment the CD in stores now! Swizz Beatz CD in stores now! Cassidy coming! Support real music we do this from the heart,” says Drag-On.

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