New Muzik Releases

New muzik from HeatMaka Entertainment will be released on 8/21/2012.

Codebluu will be dropping the highly anticipated CD, "Made It Out"

Heatmaka's Latest addition , KP will be dropping his debut on the label, entitled "The Arraignment"

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New Codebluu Muzik!

Watch "After Everything Feat. B. D." on YouTube

Def Jam Names Joie Manda As Label President

After Irv Gotti's unsuccessful campaign for the position, Joie Manda moves from Warner Urban Music to the house that Russell Simmons built.

Def Jam has announced Joie Manda as the label's president.

In a press release revealing the news, the imprint revealed that Manda will be taking on the lead role at the legendary company. Manda, who previously served as an executive at Warner Bros. Records, acknowledged the big shoes he has to fill, as previous persons to hold the position include Jay-Z, Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles.

"Running Def Jam is the greatest challenge of my career," said Manda. "The Def Jam artist roster has always been synonymous with the greatest in hip-hop, and I intend to carry that tradition into the future."

"As we look to expand Def Jam and our creative urban music activities even further, there is no one better to lead them than Joie," said Chairman and CEO of Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Barry Weiss. "He has emerged as one of the most respected young executives in today's urban music landscape, possessing all the qualifications and experience that are essential to run Def Jam, the world's most important hip-hop destination."

Irv Gotti previously campaigned for the position, stating that the lack of a president since Hov in 2007 was disrespectful to the culture. "Def Jam, I shouldn’t even comment on it because it makes me angry because there hasn’t been a president of Def Jam since [Jay-Z], really. It’s a terrible thing because it’s so important to the culture and they’re just letting it go away, they ain’t paying no attention to it."

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"Soul Train" Derailed!

The "Soul Train" creator was found in his Sherman Oaks, California home.

Soul Train creator Don Cornelius was found dead in his home early this morning from an apparent suicide. He was 75 years old.

According to TMZ, law enforcement officials said that Cornelius died from a gunshot wound to the head that they believe was self-inflicted. Upon discovering his body, officials took him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Cornelius served as host of Soul Train from 1971 to 1993, providing a platform for artists including Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson and The O'Jays. In its later years, the show featured performances from artists including R. Kelly, Outkast, Usher and more.

Heat Maka Entertainment sends its condolences to Cornelius' family during this difficult time.

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The New Heat Maka Studios!

Heat Maka Studios will be opened to the public shortly!


Come Put Your Music on Steroids!

Featuring the following Pro Audio Gear:

Tascam DM-4800

ProTools HD With Protools 10 HD

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Another Legend Lost!

The "At Last" singer who's sampled on Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" succumbed to health ailments that have plagued her for the past few years.

Singing legend Etta James has passed away at 73 years old.

The Blues/Jazz singer, who suffered from dementia and hepatitis C, died at a hospital in Riverside, California, according to CNN.com. According to her longtime friend and manager Lupe De Leon, she had been diagnosed with leukemia in 2010.

The “At Last” performer had won six Grammy awards and was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. James was sampled in Hip Hop spordically, including on Flo Rida's hit single "Good Feeling"  and Kanye West's 2005 song, "Addiction."

She suffered from several health and substance abuse problems during her lifetime, including obesity and heroin addiction.

Heat Maka Ent. sends its condolences to her family during this difficult time.

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Wiz Khalifa Accused of Stealing "Black And Yellow," Served Lawsuit

Wiz Khalifa's still riding off the high of his smash single "Black and Yellow" reaching triple platinum status, but that high may soon come crashing down. News broke today that Wiz has been served with a lawsuit claiming that he stole the concept behind his hit single from another Pennsylvania artist.

According to AllHipHop, songwriter Max Gregory Warren of Sharon, PA filed a suit against the Pittsburgh rapper for allegedly stealing the concept for "Black and Yellow" from his copyrighted '07 track "Pink N Yellow." Warren contends that Khalifa and company “engaged in a scheme to defraud [the] plaintiff out of the fruits of his copyright of the Subject song.”

The lawsuit also names "Black and Yellow" producers Stargate, Wiz's label Rostrum Records, Wiz’s publishing company PGH Sound, EMI Music Publishing, Warner Music Group and Atlantic Recording Corporation. The plaintiff is seeking $2,375,000 in damages for a litany of charges, including deceit, copyright infringement, civil conspiracy and unjust enrichment.

A full copy of the lawsuit can be found over at AllHipHop. DX will keep you updated on the case as more information comes to light

Via[Hip Hop DX]
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