June 2, 2009
Scott Simons featured as the Spotlight: Artist of the Month on PazzoRadio.com. Check it out!
May 29, 2009
More Donora shows announced! Stop by the MySpace page for more info!
Follow @RealWizKhalifa on Twitter, @Donora, and @scottsimonsWVLA
May 21, 2009
Donora featured at #218 on WYEP's 913 essential songs countdown.
Check it: http://wyep.org/music/913songs/
May 14, 2009
Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y mixtape coming in a few weeks!!!
May 6, 2009
If you are in the Pittsburgh area tomorrow night (5/7), be sure to come to the WYEP building where Rostrum's Benjy Grinberg will be "curating" a special concert event for the Pittsburgh City Paper.
The show will start at 8pm and features Donora, Meeting of Important People, and Joy Ike. Each band will play for about 30 minutes. It will be a great evening of amazing music
May 4, 2009
Donora and The Ting Tings @ Mr. Smalls 5/16/09! Buy your tickets online. Visit the Donora MySpace page for more info.
Wiz Khalifa "Knock You Down" video #23 viral video on net!
April 24, 2009
Donora on MTV this Saturday (4/25)! Tune in to MTV's "True Life Presents: Camp'd Out" at 12pm featuring "I Think I Like You."
April 22, 2009
Special Donora show/video shoot this Saturday @ Brillobox! Bring your digital camera and all of your friends.
If you'd like to be part of the shoot, email dani@rostrumrecords.com for more details!
April 17, 2009
Wiz Khalifa's "Flight School" is NOW AVAILABLE! Stop by Wiz's MySpace page or click the link below to order your copy!
April 15, 2009
Pre-sale! Order your copy of Wiz Khalia's new mixtape, "Flight School" today! Limited autographed edition for the first 1,000 orders.
April 3, 2009
Check out Wiz Khalifa on djbooth.net today!
April 1, 2009
Thanks to the Muse of Music for this great Donora review!
March 23, 2009
Donora featured in I Know That I'm Right and The Muse In Music!
March 21, 2009
Donora video featured in Buzzgrinder!
March 20, 2009
Donora video featured in Radio Exile and Count Me Out
Radio Exile post...
Count Me Out post...
March 17, 2009
New Donora video, "Shout" premiered on My Old Kentucky Blog!
March 15, 2009
Donora album review on Snob's Music!
March 9, 2009
Scott Simons back in the studio. More details to follow. Stay tuned!
March 6, 2009
After a long successful tour with Trans Siberian Orchestra, Vali Porter is back in the studio!
Stay tuned for new music!
March 5, 2009
If you are in the Denver or Detroit area, check out Wiz Khalifa, LIVE!
Stop by http://www.myspace.com/wizkhalifa for more details.
March 3, 2009
Donora's "I Think I Like You" premiers on Sirius Channel 26 & XM Channel 43!
February 28, 2009
Donora featured in My Old Kentucky Blog & Buzzgrinder!
My Old Kentucky Blog: http://myoldkyhome.blogspot.com/2009/02/donora-i-think-i-like-you.html
Buzzgrinder: http://www.buzzgrinder.com/2009/donora-makes-me-feel-even-more-effeminate/
February 14, 2009
Happy Valentine's Day from Donora!
NEW SONG and V-Day E-Card now available!
January 22, 2009
Come see Wiz do a special performance TONIGHT at WYEP at 9pm. 67 Bedford Square in the South Side. Girl Talk is hosting the event!
January 19, 2009
Donora's song "The Chorus" featured on MTV Cribs!
January 12, 2009
Donora featured as WYEP CD of the Week!
January 9, 2009
Wiz's newest video was the #18 MOST VIRAL VIDEO of the day on the entire internet!!! (Seriously, no joke.)
Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7pCdg2F2OU
January 7, 2009
New Wiz Khalifa freestyle video!
January 6, 2009
Donora featured in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Young Pittsburghers to Watch in 2009!
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09006/939762-51.stm
December 31, 2008
Check out some recent honors for Rostrum's Donora in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette!
Donora featured in the "Top Singles" and "Best of the Burgh" lists of 2008.
http://postgazette.com/pg/08366/938617-388.stm
December 18, 2008
3 NEW Donora features in the City Paper, Tribune Review, & Pittsburgh Post-Gazette! Pick up your copies today or check them out online!
(Live performance & interview footage available @ the Trib online.)
Donora in the Tribune Review
Donora in the City Paper
Donora Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
December 3, 2008
Scott Simons' "Start Of Something EP" featured in the latest issue of the Pittsburgh CP!
"...Simons' developed melodic sensibilities and production smarts are put to good use on this debut EP, which came out in September, especially on the bright, hand-clappy "Call It Even" (which Ben Gibbard of The Postal Service probably wishes he wrote) and "The Foot of the Stairs," with its soaring falsetto vocals." -CP
CLICK HERE to read the full review online!
November 13, 2008
The new Vali Porter MySpace page is now online! Stop by the stie to see NEW pictures, hear NEW music, and tour info!
November 6, 2008
Check out the video that is spreading all over the net after premiering on WorldStarHipHop last week!
October 30, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Check out new music by Vali Porter HERE!
Be sure to stop by the online store to order the latest Rostrum releases by Scott Simons, Wiz Khalifa, & more!
September 16, 2008
Wiz Khalifa's highly anticipated new mixtape, "Star Power" is NOW AVAILABLE! To order your copy today, please stop by the following sites:
myspace.com/wizkhalifa
myspace.com/rostrumrecords
September 2, 2008
"Start Of Something EP" NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes!!
It's finally here! Scott Simons' solo debut "Start of Something EP" is available NOW on iTunes! You can check out Scott's MySpace to preview the first single "Start of Something", as well as other music from the EP. Also, Scott has been blogging on MySpace about the songs and people behind the making of the EP. Scott's other singles, the "Umbrella" cover and "Ruin", are currently available on iTunes, along with the past releases by the Argument.
***Click here to buy "Start Of Something EP" on iTunes!***
National WVU Commercial Online!
Scott's song "Start of Something" has been featured on National TV and the web advertisements for West Virginia University. If you didn't catch it on TV, you can see it again this Saturday when WVU plays East Carolina or watch it online here. http://whatwillyoustart.wvu.edu/video/
August 26, 2008
Check out a review of Scott Simons' "Start Of Something" on Arjan Writes!
"...This new track proves that Simons is a talent to watch with a knack for melody and an emotive, heartfelt delivery that makes you sit up and listen. Highly recommended." - arjanwwrites.com
Check out http://www.arjanwrites.com to read the full review and to get your very own FREE DOWNLOAD!
August 11, 2008
S. Money performs "I'm the Man" live!
August 4, 2008
Rostrum Records is excited to announce the release of Scott Simons "Start Of Something EP" 9/2/08!! The new EP will be available digitally through iTunes, Rhapsody, and eMusic. To get your very own physical copy, be sure to visit the Rostrum Online Store and www.myspace.com/scottsimonsmusic !
Please vote for Wiz Khalifa for Best New Artist on the VMA's site! Click the link below to Vote!
http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/best-new-artist/a-z.jhtml?chars=w
August 3, 2008
In only the 1st week, Wiz Khalifa has cracked the top 25 on iTunes!!
July 29, 2008
After only 1/2 day on iTunes, Wiz Khalifa's new single "Make It Hot" has shot up the Hip Hop "Top Songs" chart to #33!!!!
July 21, 2008
Wiz's new single "Make It Hot" premieres today on allhiphop.com. It will be up on his myspace page tomorrow, or you can listen to it right here on rostrumrecords.com.
July 14, 2008
Wiz is mentioned by Conor Jackson, the star first-baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, in Sports Illustrated this week. Jackson's 'at-bat' music is "SAY YEAH," and he later mentions Wiz in the interview... That means the song plays in the stadium every time he is up to bat! The Diamond Backs are currently in first place in their division. Check it out in stores now!
June 26, 2008
S. Money featured in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Check it out!
http://postgazette.com/pg/08178/892507-42.stm
June 11, 2008
We are proud to announce that Rostrum Records' artist S. Money's club banger "Gettin Doe" was chosen by the staff of AllHipHop.com last week as their "Heater of the Day!!" This AllHipHop.com honor comes just weeks after URB Magazine named S. Money as a NEXT 1000 artist!!
His new mixtape "New Money" continues to have the streets of Pittsburgh on smash!! S. Money is currently touring regionally promoting his hit single "I'm The Man" and the mixtape!!
His 1 hour 15 min DVD "Kings Are Made Not Born" is set for a mid-summer release!!! Check out the link below for an exclusive preview!!!!
S. Money's "Kings Are Made Not Born!!"
http://www.smallsmoney.com/NEWMONEY/First9MinsSmallestSize.mp4
Check out S. Money on the front page of AllHipHop.com!!
http://allhiphop.com/stories/multimedia__music/archive/2008/05/30/19979643.aspx
May 28, 2008
S. Money was recently honored in the “Up & Coming Artist Spotlight” section on the popular HipHopUpdate blog site. Other notable artists who were featured in this section include the recently Nas cosigned Jay Electronica. Please check out the piece by visiting the link below!!
“His single “I’m The Man” is a certified hit in the 412. It’s the essential club anthem that every hip hop superstar has to have.”-HipHopUpdate.com
http://hiphopupdate.blogspot.com/2008/05/up-coming-artist-spotlight-smoney.html
This feature comes right on the heels of S. Money being named by URB Magazine as one of the NEXT 1000!!
“S. Money earns all that comes his way.” –URB Magazine
http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/928-S.+Money.php
S. Money’s latest release “New Money” continues to sell out of stores in the Pittsburgh area!! The Pittsburgh City Paper recently featured “New Money” in their “Signal To Noise” section as one of the select albums to look out for in the greater region.
May 14, 2008
Check out the S. Money feature in Vibe Magazine affilliated blog, Hip Hop Update!
http://hiphopupdate.blogspot.com/
May 12, 2008
Rostrum Records is proud to announce that our latest signee, Pittsburgh rapper S. Money, has been honored by URB Magazine in their NEXT 1000 campaign. The NEXT 1000 campaign has brought URB Magazine readers 20 breaking artists per week over the past year. Check out the article on S. Money by visiting the link below the quote!
“While most rappers are trying to squeeze in their eight hours of recommended shut-eye like the rest of the free world, Khalid "S. Money" Kareem is wide awake constructing his next banger. This 22-year old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native (along with his group Tha Govament) is causing quite a stir. Underground king, and URB bff, Bun B, has even told the young talent that he has "a sixteen bars game like no other." Such a compliment from a well-known and respected heavyweight is something one can only earn, not buy. Then again, with an average work speed of three hours a record, S. Money earns all that comes his way.” URB Magazine
http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/928-S.+Money.php
S. Money also graces the cover of the March 2008 issue of Pittsburgh’s Jenesis Magazine. Please take a few minutes to read “S. Money: Meet The Man.”
http://www.jenesismagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=29
S. Money’s latest release “New Money” has set the streets on fire in the Pittsburgh region!! S. Money will be performing this Sunday, May 18th, alongside his labelmate Wiz Khalifa at “The One Night In Town” show at the Greensburg Palace Theatre in Greensburg, PA. The show begins at 7PM. A capacity crowd is expected for the event.
May 2, 2008
Wiz Khalifa selected as one of Rhapsody's Seven Artists to Watch!
April 29, 2008
Please click on the link below to check out WIZ KAHLIFA on Moxie Street Magazine Summer 08 issue!!!
April 24, 2008
Rostrum Records is proud to announce the release of S. Money’s all-new mixtape “New Money.” S. Money is the newest addition to the Rostrum camp, which is already home to rising star Wiz Khalifa. S. Money is a legend on the streets of his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. The 22 year old rapper has paid his dues by making a name for himself in Pittsburgh, as well as other cities such as Atlanta, Miami, and New York City. S. Money has collaborated with major label artists and DJ’s such as Bun B., DJ Kay Slay, Peedi Crakk, Don P, and MC Eiht. He has sold thousands of mixtapes independently as the leader of his crew The Govament, and his last two releases, “Doe Boy” and “Doe Boy 2,” have arguably caused the greatest city-wide buzz Pittsburgh has seen for an urban artist.
Most recently, S. Money’s hit “I’m the Man” became one of only two local records to be added into rotation on Pittsburgh’s 106.7 WAMO in recent memory. “New Money” is a homegrown product with appearances from Boaz, Kev Da Hustla, Broadway Dre, and Mona. Production credits also go to local Pittsburgh talent Juliano, Sledgren, E. Dan, H, and Skywalka. The all-new mixtape is in stores May 6th. Rostrum Records also plans a summer DVD release of all of S. Money's music videos and concert footage.
S. Money and Rostrum Records will be celebrating the release of “New Money” at DeJa Vu Lounge May 9th at 10pm. S. Money will also be performing the following evening at an under 21 event at Club Gravity in Cheswick.
April 21, 2008
Wiz Khalifa receives "Best Of..." honor from Rolling Stone.com
Direct link:
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/20200609/page/26
April 10, 2008
Wiz Khalifa "Say Yeah" added to MUN2 in HIGH rotation!! (14-17 spins per week)
April 9, 2008
Be on the lookout for S. Money's "I'm the Man," soon to hit the airwaves, and his mixtape NEW MONEY coming April 29th!
April 8, 2008
Wiz Khalifa’s “Say Yeah” continues to take him to the next level of his rapidly expanding career. Since its release in late January, “Say Yeah” has been increasing in radioplay across the country and is entering the Top 50 this week!!! Moreover, his Myspace and Imeem.com accounts have accounted for over 400,000+ spins of the record online. The video to "Say Yeah" has just been added to rotation on MTV Jams, too! In just one month, Wiz’s Youtube and Myspace views for the video has surpassed 250,000+!! (www.myspace.com/wizkhalifa)
Check out this latest video that his Rostrum/Warner Bros. team has released to promote his video and official website www.wizkhalifa.com!!!! Feel free to post the video on your respective websites and blogs!!!
Wiz Khalifa- Behind the Scenes of Say Yeah
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4B-DzvUL8zs
This month you can find Wiz Khalifa in XXL Magazine (G Unit on the cover) in DJ Rhude’s Block Music column, which features “Say Yeah” as one of his picks of the month. Wiz is also in URB magazine for his NEXT100 honor, Hip Hop Weekly magazine as a “Next Artist to Blow,” and he's mentioned in recent issues of XXL and Rides Magazine for his usage of trailer videos to promote his releases.
April 7, 2008
NEW SCOTT SIMONS EP: COMING SOON!!!
"Start of Something EP" will be available on iTunes and CD late April / early May. Featuring 5 new original songs... Start of Something, Keep On, Call it Even, Sorry In Advance, and Foot of the Stairs. Be sure to check out Scott's Blog for special details! Don't forget to stop by Scott's websites for more updates, new pictures, music, and show details!
www.scottsimonsmusic.net
www.myspace.com/scottsimonsmusic
February 20, 2008
MySpace.com is hosting the official premier of Wiz Khalifa's video for his new single, "Say Yeah". Check him out in the Featured Artists section and at myspace.com/wizkhalifa. If you haven't already... Stop by the iTunes store and purchase your very own copy of the single. Don't forget to CALL YOUR FAVORITE RADIO STATION and REQUEST "Say Yeah"!
NEW SCOTT SIMONS MUSIC AVAILABLE ON iTUNES! The single "Ruin" which as been featured on Scott's MySpace can now fit nicely in your iPod. Scott has been hard at work in the studio putting the finishing touches on some new music to be released soon. Stay tuned for more details! For those of you in the Morgantown area, join Scott on February 27th for an intimate show at So.Zo. Scott be back at Club Cafe in Pittsburgh with friends The Composure on Thursday 2/28. We hope to see you out!
January 1, 2008
Rostrum Records wishes you a Happy New Year!
Exciting news to come in '08...
December 17, 2007
Wiz Khalifa just returned from LA, where he shot the video to his next single "Say Yeah." The video featured some 50 cast members and extras, and shows Wiz and his crew traveling around the world (encountering many interesting situtations). What other Hip Hop video features a Mariachi band, belly dancers, Brazilian Carnival girls, and Russian mobsters??? Stay tuned for updates on the release of "Say Yeah."
"Umbrella" now available on iTunes Germany!
Germany fans... You can now purchase Scott Simons' "Umbrella" on iTunes (Just in time for the holidays!).
DC AREA HOLIDAY SHOW - December 23rd
Scott Simons will be performing as part of "Todd Wright's Santa Claus-terf&$%" at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA again this year. He's rockin' the keyboards in the house band and singing a couple of holiday tunes along with a bazillion of Todd's other friends. It will be a really fun night so please come out and celebrate the season!
Check out upcoming shows in the DC area!
Show Details:
Scott Simons
Sunday, December 23rd
Jammin' Java - Vienna, VA
Doors: 10pm | All Ages | Tix: $10
Show Details:
Scott Simons
Saturday, January 5th
IOTA - Arlington, VA
2832 Wilson Blvd
Duo Set! | Cost:$10 | Ages: 21+ | Doors: 9pm
December 15, 2007
Wiz Khalifa’s latest release,“Prince of the City 2,” is once again opening the eyes of the hip hop world! The 20 track Pittsburgh homegrown street album has been getting headnods from local, national, and international media. Please take a few minutes to read recent features on Wiz Khalifa!
Wiz Khalifa on XXLmag.com: “Shine Cause I Grind”
Featured alongside the interview are 3 tracks off of “Prince of the City 2” and his mixtape trailer. Wiz speaks on Warner Bros. Records, Rostrum Records, and what 2008 has in store for him! Please take a look at this article. It is a great piece!
http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=17413
Wiz Khalifa feature interview on SixShot.com:
http://www.sixshot.com/interviews/9312/
Pittsburgh City Paper: "Wiz Khalifa is Best Hip Hop Performer"
http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A39584
Dubcnn.com: "Wiz Khalifa 'Shakes Em Off' on New Mixtape"
http://www.dubcnn.com/arc11-2007.html
Music from Wiz’s Mixtape online:
AllHipHop.com
http://allhiphop.com/stories/multimedia__music/archive/2007/12/11/18990305.aspx
HipHopGame.com
http://www.hiphopgame.com/index2.php3?page=tracks1
XXLmag.com
http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=17314
"Prince of the City 2 is a continuation of the quality I've come to expect from Wiz Khalifa, an edgy, versatile rapper with the pulse of the youth and the respect of the elders in a simple mixtape." –Jake Paine Senior Editor at HipHopdx.com
“This is hands-down the best non-Lil Wayne mixtape of 2007. Wiz seems to have a new sense of swagger and comfort on the mic—his cocky, smoked-out personality is coming through stronger than ever now. And with his stable of young beatmakers churning out unique, infectious anthems for days, overpriced super producers should be very afraid.” -Brendan Frederick, XXL
October 27, 2007
LAST MINUTE Pittsburgh set added!
Scott Simons will be performing this Wednesday October 24th at Club Cafe on the southside of Pittsburgh as part of Todd Burge's Songwriter Night. Its a great showcase of regional songwriters that is taped at various venues for radio broadcast and internet podcast. Each artist will only perform a few songs, but its worth getting there to hear everyone!
In addition to Scott, this week's show also features: Todd Burge, Billy Matheny, Martha Jane, Steve Vesolich, Heather Kropf and Jack Erdie.
If you can, please come out and support Scott!
Show Details:
Wednesday, October 24th
Club Cafe - Pittsburgh
56-58 S. 12th Street - Southside
Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm
Tix: $5 | Ages: 21+
More Info:
Upcoming Show:
Thursday, November 1st
Embry-Riddle University - Prescott, AZ
Scott Solo
The internets are fun...
Check out Scott's most recent blog about his show with Everclear and One Republic at Niagara University.
Also, Scott is finally on FACEBOOK! Another great way to reach new fans...
Please 'friend' Scott on Facebook and help spread the word...
“Umbrella” now available on iTunes!
You can now put Scott right in your iPod.
Simply search for him on iTunes or click the link below:
September 5, 2007
"Umbrella" now available on iTunes!
Search for "Scott Simons" in
the iTunes store and you should have no problem purchasing it. Or you
can simply click this button below:
Scott Simons - Umbrella - Single - Umbrella
Scott on TMZ.com, pink is the new blog and more!
check out these links and see what people
are saying about scott's cover!
TMZ.com
Pink
is the New Blog
Arjan
Writes
The
Sound 94.9 (Cincinnati)
...and many more, just do some googlin'
October 12, 2007
Good Peoples and Rostrum/Warner Bros. Records are proud to announce Wiz Khalifa’s debut New York City headline show on October 20th during CMJ week 2007. DJ’s Green Lantern and Klever will host the event, along with a special performance by Skotch Davis. The 2007 CMJ Music Marathon showcases a five-day lineup of hundreds of the top up and coming artists in the world. To see the full lists of artists and venues please visit the site.
Wiz Khalifa’s event will take place at Club 205 from 7-11PM. The venue is at 205 Chrystie @ Stanton Street, New York, NY, 10002. Please come see the Prince of Pittsburgh rock NYC!
September 15, 2007
The New York Times picks up on the TOP SHELF buzz! This article appears in today's NYT, on the cover of the "Arts" section. Check out the link belowhttp://www.nytimes.com/2007/09Also, for some more reading pleasure, google "Top Shelf 8/8/88." It's crazy to read what some people think.
R.I.P. TOP SHELF STUDIOS.
September 10, 2007
Wiz Khalifa Video Featured On Myspace Music!While Wiz Khalifa’s single “Youngin
On His Grind” begins to frequent more and
more on radio stations throughout the United States, the
music video has simultaneously taken his career to another level. After
premiering on AllHipHop.com August 29th, Wiz’s Rostrum/Warner Bros.
Records video debut of “Youngin On His Grind” has quickly
spread around the world. Most recently (as seen below in the frozen
shot), the video was featured on Myspace music! He has been averaging 10,000+ plays a day on the site since last Wednesday. The most popular
and highly frequented hip hop sites and blogs all over the world have
also featured it. Google it!! It is spreading everywhere!
In other news, you can check out Wiz
Khalifa features in the latest issues of VIBE magazine and YRB.
September 8, 2007
SCOTT SIMONS
-Scott's cover of "Umbrella," which has become quite the sensation (having been written about in TMZ, perezhilton.com, pinkisthenewblog.com, etc), is now available on iTunes. Spread the word!
www.myspace.com/scottsimonsmusi
WIZ KHALIFA
-Wiz's "All In My Blood (Pittsburgh Sound)" is currently #1 on KISS-FM's nightly countdown! The song has been at #1 for a week already!
-Wiz's "Youngin On His Grind" is picking up steam at radio and the video premiered on Allhiphop.com two weeks ago. Since then it has been featured on both the front page and the "music" page of myspace.com. See the screenshot below. Youtube.com will feature the video this week. Look out for it!
-Wiz is featured in this month's VIBE magazine
on page 88. It is a full page spread in the "Next"
section. Quote: "With a freshly inked deal with Warner Bros.
via small-fry Rostrum Records, Wiz, whose style vacillates between the
observational grit of Nas and the rubbery delivery of Yung Joc, is poised
to become Steeltown's most famous hip hop artist since...well, since
ever." Ha, how are they going to call Rostrum "small-fry???"
Well, I guess it's David vs. Goliath time!
TOP SHELF
-After 5 years of development, TOP SHELF 8/8/88 was released this month exclusively in Japan. The sales and feedback have been great so far. News of the release has spread across the world and forums have developed online discussing whether the recordings are real or not. Take a listen and decide for yourself! TOP SHELF will be released 1st quarter 2008 here in the States and in Europe.
July 19, 2007
Scott Simons Update
Request Scott's "Umbrella" on the radio!
What started out as a little idea in Scott's home studio has
blown up on the internet and is starting to get some buzz on the radio.
on Scott's myspace alone, the song has been played 90,000+ times as
of this email and its still getting as
many as 12,000 plays daily!
Last week or so, the alternative rock station, 96x, in Norfolk, VA discovered Scott's "umbrella" thru the internet buzz (and some amazing myspace fans!) and began spinning.
Now stations all over the world are starting to spin Scott's version of "Umbrella".
If you'd like to help, please contact
your local radio station and make a request!
June 2007
New Scott Simons website launched!
scottsimonsmusic.net is online. Big thanks to Jason Hooper for the great design. Please take a moment and check out all the new content and stay tuned for more...
Download Scott's version of "Umbrella"!
Click over to myspace to listen to and download Scott's cover of Rihanna's "Umbrella”
Big internet buzz for umbrella
Pink is the New Blog, Coverville, and more!
Scott's version of “Umbrella” is popping up everywhere on the internet. Pink is the New Blog, Arjanwrites and Copy, Right? all featured the tune yesterday and many other sites are featuring today, like the podcast coverville. Please download the tune and spread it around to friends!
Check out Scott's new single "Keep On"!
Please visit Scott's myspace to listen
to the newest single 'keep on' produced by Ted Comerford (Zox, Virginia
Coalition, the Argument) and mixed by Neal Pogue (Outkast, Citizen Cope, Stevie
Wonder). More music coming soon...
Meet the band...
Scott and the guys have been practicing and putting together the live show. there are a couple of familiar faces – Brent Bunner on bass and Chris Russell on drums, both formerly of the Argument - and Jeremy Batten on synths, etc. check out the rehearsal video in the media section.
Street team reps wanted
If you'd like to help spread scott's music, Rostrum Records is currently seeking enthusiastic (so what?) fans to help promote online and regionally. Please send an email to info@rostrumrecords.com with the subject "street team".
Back issue Argument music available online
You can still purchase back issue argument
music online. you can buy digital downloads at iTunes or CDs at CDBABY.com
Wiz Khalifa's "Talk To Me"
on HOT 97 tonight!!
After debuting Wiz Khalifa’s
“Talk To Me” last night on The Invasion Show (Sirius Hip Hop
Nation Channel 40), DJ Green Lantern is live on the air tonight
on NYC’s HOT 97 and will spin “Talk To Me” between
12-2AM!
If you have not heard the track, check
it out at:
AllHipHop.com:
http://www.allhiphop.com/music/
XXLmag.com:
http://www.xxlmag.com/online/
June 17, 2007
This Friday night in Pittsburgh, Rostrum Records along with Warner Bros. Records will be celebrating the signing of Wiz Khalifa at Dejavu Lounge. The following day, Wiz will be performing at Mellon Arena for Pittsburgh’s 106.7 WAMO’s Summerjam with Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy.
Also, Wiz’s “All In my Blood (Pittsburgh Sound)” remains on Pittsburgh’s 96.1 KISS FM 8 PM countdown 7 days strong!
His DJ Green Lantern mix tape “Grow Season” is already starting to spread all over the internet. Check out a sample at XXLMAG.COM today:
http://www.xxlmag.com/online/
May 30, 2007
WIZ KHALIFA'S "Pittsburgh Sound" was voted as a "keeper" on FUSE's "Oven Fresh" show last week!
The video was on every day (Mon-Thur) and by the end of the week viewers nationwide had voted for "Pittsburgh Sound" to stay on. Two out of the seven videos on “Oven Fresh” are chosen as “keepers” to remain on FUSE.
Also, a quick reminder to check out newsstands/magazine
shops worldwide for exclusive articles on Wiz Khalifa in the latest and/or upcoming issues of Blag Magazine, Rime,
and Hip-Hop Connection!
April 24, 2007
Wiz Khalifa & Urb Magazine's NEXT
1000
WIZ KHALIFA HONORED BY URB/OPENING
FOR T.I.!!
Rostrum Records is proud to announce
that Wiz Khalifa was chosen by the staff of URB Magazine for their NEXT 1000 campaign. Wiz is already steady in
the Top 5 for votes. Please check out this exclusive contest!
http://www.urb.com/promotions
In a hectic month that saw Wiz open for heavyweights like Nas and Lupe Fiasco, this Monday April 30th will showcase Wiz and T.I. at Slippery Rock University! A packed house of 4,000+ is expected for the show!
April 3, 2007
Wiz Khalifa & Nas Concert Reviewed
on AllHipHop.com/Exclusive Wiz
Please take a few minutes to check out
what AllHipHop.com had to say about the Wiz Khalifa/Nas concert
in Pittsburgh this past weekend.http://www.allhiphop.com
Also, peep the exclusive freestyle
Wiz spit at the show. It is already on Youtube. Much more footage
to come…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
March 27, 2007
Wiz Khalifa & Nas/Official Barbershop
DVD!!!
Rostrum Records is proud to announce
one more time that Wiz Khalifa will be opening for NAS on the
first stop of his 26-date “One Man, One Mic, One Night” tour
in Pittsburgh, PA, March 31st (Saturday night). This honor comes just
a few weeks after Wiz rocked the crowd opening for The Clipse. The show will be attended by over 5,000 people!
Wiz Khalifa’s world premiere video “Pittsburgh
Sound” is featured this
month on the Official Barbershop DVD, hosted by Three 6 Mafia,
Prodigy, and BG. This DVD is shipped to all urban barbershops, mixtape
spots, and mom & pop stores. Thanks to Lee Resnick, Steve Rifkind,
and Katie Longmyer for hooking it up.
Wiz Khalifa’s exclusive track “Youngin
On His Grind” remains on AllHipHop.com’s music page.
Check it out: http://www.allhiphop.com/music/
March 23, 2007
WIZ KHALIFA UPDATE!!!
After Rolling Stone named Wiz Khalifa a “New
Artist To Watch” in December of 2006,
the staff there has once again honored Wiz this month by choosing his “Pittsburgh
Sound” video for their HOT LIST (page 10),
alongside The Game, Kanye West, and Amy Winehouse.
Rostrum Records is also proud
to announce that Wiz Khalifa will be opening for NAS on
the first stop of his 26-date “One Man, One Mic, One Night” tour
in Pittsburgh, PA, March 31st (next Saturday). This honor comes just a few
weeks after Wiz rocked the crowd opening for The Clipse. The show will be attended by over 5,000 people!
Wiz is featured this month on
the Official Barbershop DVD, hosted by Three 6 Mafia.
This DVD is shipped to all urban barbershops, mixtape spots, and mom
& pop stores. Thanks to Lee Resnick and Steve Rifkind for hooking
it up.
Wiz gives his first in depth interview
of 2007 in Format Magazine this month. Wiz’s feature
follows earlier pieces on Sean Price, Styles P, and Lupe
Fiasco. Please take a few minutes to read what Wiz has
in store for 2007. ttp://formatmag.com/features
Also, Wiz Khalifa’s exclusive track “Youngin On His Grind” sits comfortably between Jay Z and Nas F/The Game on AllHipHop.com’s music page today.
Check it out: http://www.allhiphop.com/music/
Lastly, we'd like to thank Mark Ronson for rocking Wiz's songs on his radio show, as well as on the Tim Westwood show in the UK. From Pittsburgh to the World!
March 13, 2007
WIZ KHALIFA OPENING FOR NAS!!/EXCLUSIVE
MUSIC COMING!!
Rostrum Records is proud to announce
that Wiz Khalifa will be opening for Nas on the first
stop of his 26-date “One Man, One Mic, One Night” tour in Pittsburgh,
PA, March 31st. This honor comes just a few weeks after Wiz opened for The Clipse.
We also would like for all of you to
stay tuned to Wiz’s Myspace page in the next day or so, as
we prepare to release exclusive Wiz Khalifa music for 2007.
http://www.myspace.com/wizkhali
February 26, 2007
WIZ KHALIFA & THE CLIPSE/"PITTSBURGH
SOUND" VIDEO BLOWING UP!!
Rostrum Records is proud to announce
that Wiz Khalifa will be opening for Virginia’s finest, The Clipse, this Thursday night in Pittsburgh!
Wiz's video for "Pittsburgh
Sound" continues to blow up on the internet (youtube, myspace,
ifilm, yoraps, sixshot, xxlmag, allhiphop) with almost 100,000 eyeballs viewing the video since its release last month. The editors of Rolling
Stone handpicked Wiz’s video to be in their HOT LIST section
in the last issue. Also, MTV took notice and requested the video
for its mtvU channel. Countless regional video shows have been
requesting the clip as well, and we're working on BET and MTV Jams, which should be coming soon!
--Wiz has
almost surprised a half
million spins on MySpace and several hundred thousand profile
views.
--Two of Wiz's songs were
chosen for a feature-length documentary being produced in LA and soon
to be featured on the festival circuit.
February 13, 2007
WIZ KHALIFA IN ROLLING STONE (again)!!!
After Rolling Stone named Wiz Khalifa a “New Artist To Watch” in
December of 2006 (Snoop on cover), the staff at Rolling Stone has once again
honored Wiz in their latest
issue (John Mayer on cover).
Rolling Stone Editors chose Wiz Khalifa’s
“Pittsburgh Sound” video in their HOT LIST (page 10), alongside
The Game f/Kanye West as their favorite videos worldwide.
“Forget what Sienna Miller said:
Over a hot soul loop, the Pittsburgh indie MC gives a tour of the
town Miller called “Shitsburgh” and makes it look pretty sweet.
“The green and the eatin is good”? We’re there.
–Rolling Stone Feb 2006
If you have not seen the video
yet, please check out what the world is buzzing over!!! http://www.ifilm.com/video
February 9, 2007
Wiz Khalifa feature in XXL (again)!!!
Wiz is featured in the new XXL Magazine (TI on the cover). It is a full-page article on page 56. Check it out:
In other news:
--Wiz's video for "Pittsburgh
Sound" is blowing up on the internet (youtube, myspace, ifilm,
sixshot) with almost 100,000 eyeballs viewing the video since its release
a couple weeks ago. MTV took notice and requested the video for
its mtvU channel. Countless regional video shows have been requesting
the clip as well, and we're working on BET and MTV Jams, which should be coming soon!
--Two of Wiz's songs were
chosen for a feature-length documentary being produced in LA and soon
to be featured on the festival circuit. Details to come...
--We are also excited to announce
that Wiz will be opening for the Clipse on March 1st at
the Rex Theatre in Pittsburgh.
January 22, 2007
WIZ KHALIFA FEATURED IN XXL MAGAZINE/WORLD
PREMIERE VIDEO!!
Wiz Khalifa is now being featured
in the March 2007 issue of XXL magazine (T.I. on the cover).
He holds the #2 spot in the coveted “Show & Prove” section.
Titled “The City Is Mine”, Wiz gives an in depth interview
on how he feels about hip hop these days. (Page 56).
Also, Wiz Khalifa’s new video
for "Pittsburgh Sound" debuted on both AllHipHop.com and XXLMAG.com last
week. The video has already been viewed by thousands of fans. Check it out:http://vids.myspace.com/index
AllHipHop.com:
http://www.allhiphop.com
January 20, 2007
Wiz Khalifa's World Premiere Video
Hits 22,000+ Views!!
After recently debuting on AllHipHop.com, XXLmag.com, and Yoraps.com, Wiz
Khalifa’s world
premiere video for "Pittsburgh Sound" continues to make major noise worldwide. In just about 10 days, the
video has been viewed over 22,000 times on sites such as Youtube, Myspace,
and Ifilm.
YouTube.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
Myspace.com:
http://vids.myspace.com/index
Ifilm.com: http://www.ifilm.com/video/2815037
January 8, 2007
WIZ KHALIFA STARTS THE YEAR WITH A
NEW VIDEO!
WIZ KHALIFA is starting the year off
with a bang, and I'd like to share some news with you...
WIZ's new video for "Pittsburgh Sound" debuted on both allhiphop.com and xxlmag.com yesterday. The video has already been viewed by thousands of fans. Check it out:
http://vids.myspace.com/index
WIZ won "Best Male Artist" and "Lyricist of the Year" this week at the first annual Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards. The event was hosted by Melle Mel at the Pittsburgh Hilton and was attended by over 500 people.
*We are also proud to annouce that WIZ KHALIFA was honored by allhiphop.com in their 2006 year-end
wrap up. He was included as one of the "Best New Artists: Class
of 06," alongside Rick Ross, Lupe Fiasco, and Ray Cash. Below is an excerpt from http://allhiphop.com/features/
Wiz
Khalifa What Ray Cash is
to Cleveland, Wiz is to neighboring Pittsburgh – only he’s not
backed by a major, yet. Big Mike, DJ Sickamore, and our very own illseed
have all promoted this 18 year-old prodigy. Show and Prove a fiery
street album with curb-serving anthems, city pride, and soulful production
is getting Wiz attention from everybody. Wiz is the truth."
Lastly, WIZ's appearances in ROLLING STONE, VIBE, MASS APPEAL,
and XXL have
increased CD sales and radio play by very measurable amounts. We're
very excited that markets outside of the Mid-West and East Coast are
catching on in large numbers. WIZ is currently in the studio
working on new hits. Stay tuned... www.myspace.com/wizkhalifa
ADDITIONAL READING:
***Please take a few minutes to see what the local press has been saying about WIZ.***
A Breakout Year for Pittsburgh Music:
“It was such
a good year, Pittsburgh even had a breakout hip hop star in 19 year
old Wiz Khalifa…”
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg
Best Local Cd’s of 2006:
“Wiz sounds like a hip hop heavyweight
at the tender age of 19 and the rest of the country will find that out
sooner than later..”
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg
AllHipHop.com
“New Artist of 2006” Honors
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg
Preview of Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards:
“With city kid Wiz Khalifa being
hailed as if he were the Sidney Crosby of hip hop…”
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg
Wiz
Khalifa wins
“Best Male Artist” and “Lyricist of the Year”:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg
Wiz was
also featured in the latest issue of Canada’s top hip hop publication Swagg
Magazine.
http://www.swaggnews.com/
January 2, 2007
Wiz Khalifa honored in AllHipHop.com's
"Best New Artist" of 2006!
Rostrum Records is proud to announce
that Wiz Khalifa was honored today by AllHipHop.com in
their year end wrap up. He was included as one of the “Best New
Artists: Class of 06”, alongside Rick Ross, Lupe Fiasco, and Ray Cash.
“Show and Prove” a fiery street
album with curb serving anthems, city pride, and soulful
production, is getting Wiz attention from everyone. Wiz is the
truth…”- AllHipHop.com
December 26, 2006
Wiz Khalifa Major Quotes
“Globe-trotting Pittsburgh rapper takes independent
routé to the top.”
“Pittsburgh’s finest and fastest
rhyme slayer.”
“After tiny Rostrum Records released
it (Show and Prove) in September, the album spread by word of mouth,
becoming a mainstay on college radio and earning slavish attention from
tastemakers like Okaplayer.com and
XXL magazine”
-Rolling Stone
“Outfitted with slick enunciative flow, Khalifa is an East Coast star-in-waiting.”
“Imagine Juelz Santana with emotional
depth instead of non sequiturs and you’ve got Wiz. “Burn Sumthin”
is a hustler’s anthem that recalls early Jay Z”
-VIBE
“Wiz Khalifa may become Pittsburgh’s most prominent voice since Andy Warhol.”
- Mass Appeal
“Wiz Khalifa has been blessed
and blesses us with arguably the best hip-hop release of the year”
“Of
the rookies, Pittsburgh’s
Wiz Khalifa shows why he’s a blue chip on “Right Track,” over
a beat that could claim kin to Jay-Z’s “So Ghetto.”
-Elemental Magazine
“Pittsburgh’s youngest in
charge heats up the Steel City with his bangin new single”
-XXLMAG.com
“Wiz Khalifa may inch out Ben
Roethlisberger for the youngest star in the Steel City.”
“Pittsburgh’s Wiz Khalifa is finally getting well deserved nods after a sparking grassroots
movement from an unheard city and without major co-signs.”
“The recent high school graduate shows, and proves his worth in the industry with an album that artfully captures the attitude of the youth’s American dream- money, power, and respect.” -AllHipHop.com
December 21, 2006
WIZ KHALIFA UPDATE (VIBE, ROLLING
STONE and MASS APPEAL)
Some Amazing WIZ News:
WIZ rocked the house last Saturday
night in front of a sold out crowd of 500 people in Pittsburgh.
We were turning away droves of fans at the door. There is some footage of the
show making its way around the internet. We'll
get something properly edited soon. For now, check out the video we
found and posted on WIZ's myspace (www.myspace.com/wizkhalifa).
"When 19-year-old Wiz Khalifa
says, 'I came from nothing,' he means it in more ways than one: He spits
traditional tales of hardship, and his Pittsburgh hometown has never
produced an MC of significance. Outfitted with slick swagger and a highly
enunciative flow, Khalifa is an East Coast star-in-waiting. Imagine
Juelz Santana with emotional depth instead of non sequiturs and you've
got Wiz. 'Burn Sumthin' is a hustler's anthemm that recalss early Jay-Z,
and the sparse, infectious 'Damn Thing' hints at Khalifa's ear for hits.
All together, Show and Prove is a snapshot of a gifted rapper in his
formative years." --Andrew Nosnitsky
WIZ also has an amazing spread
in this month's MASS APPEAL with Ron Artest on the cover. WIZ is listed as one of the TOP 5 new artists in Hip Hop. “Wiz
Khalifa may become Pittsburgh’s most prominent voice since Andy Warhol.” The
article is reprinted below.
--WIZ was also the lead in an
article that came out today in the PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE about the
biggest music stories of 2006. Read it here: http://www.postgazette.com/pg
WIZ's new single, "Pittsburgh
Sound," continues to play on WAMO each night. We hear
the phone calls have been crazy.
December 15, 2006
Wiz Khalifa Featured in Mass Appeal
& Vibe Magazine review!!
Fresh off of his ROLLING STONE feature, Wiz Khalifa
is now being featured in this month’s MASS
APPEAL(Ron Artest on cover). Along with the Mass Appeal article
“Next of Kin”, which features Wiz as the lead emcee for the
top 5 up and comers of 2007, you can read VIBE magazine’s rave
review of Wiz’s “Show and Prove” album on page 112
in their January 2007 issue (The Game on cover)..
…When 19 year old Wiz Khalifa says “I came from nothing,” he means it in more ways than one: He spits traditional tales of hardship, and his Pittsburgh hometown has never produced an MC of significance. Outfitted with slick enunciative flow, Khalifa is an East Coast star-in-waiting. Imagine Juelz Santana with emotional depth instead of non sequiturs and you’ve got Wiz. “Burn Sumthin” is a hustler’s anthem that recalls early Jay Z, and the sparse, infectious “Damn Thing” hints at Khalifa’s ear for hits. All together, “Show and” Prove” is a snapshot of a gifted rapper in his formative years. –Andrew Nosnitsky VIBE 2007
December 6, 2006
WIZ KHALIFA CONCERT this Saturday,
Dec. 9th
Wiz Khalifa is headlining a concert this
weekend in Pittsburgh (info below). The show is being sponsored by Scion,
Red Bull, and Budweiser (who have all been very generous to us), and
it will be hosted by DJ Bonics from KISS.
I already know that some of you are coming
and I have you on the list. If you haven't contacted me about the show,
please do so soon -- it's going to be out of control.
December 1, 2006
Rostrum Records is proud to announce
that Wiz Khalifa is the featured "New Artist To Watch" in the latest issue ofRolling Stone magazine (Snoop Dogg on the cover).
Please take a few minutes to click on the link below, read the article,
and listen to the 4 featured tracks.
http://www.rollingstone.com
November 22, 2006
Check out WIZ KHALIFA in this month's
XXL magazine. Wiz's "Pittsburgh Sound" is the "Chairman's
Choice" for 'Real Hip-Hop Sh#t In Heavy Rotation.'
On top of the 'terrestrial' plays
WIZ is getting, his "Damn Thing" and "Pittsburgh Sound"
are now getting heavy play on XM Radio and on Comcast's
Hip Hop channel.
Also, check out WIZ performing "Pittsburgh Sound" live in front of a packed house in Pittsburgh on youtube.com.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
October 23, 2006
WIZ KHALIFA is in the new issue
of Rolling Stone (with Snoop on the cover) as the "New
Artist to Watch." The article is on page 28 and takes up about
40% of the layout, including a great picture of Wiz. Wiz is also
in the table of contents as "Pittsburgh's finest (and fastest)
rhyme slayer."
Click below to read an online version of the article:
http://www.rollingstone.com
In other news:
--Wiz's next single "Pittsburgh Sound" has started to get some initial spins on WAMO-FM (Pittsburgh's big 'Urban' station).
--Wiz was also hand-picked by KISS-FM this week to do the intro to their afternoon radio show. They have agreed to keep the intro on air for the foreseeable future.
--Also, check out Wiz performing "Pittsburgh Sound" live in front of a packed house in Pittsburgh on youtube.com.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
October 5, 2006
Wiz Khalifa's star is rising!
There is so much WIZ KHALIFA news, I don't even know where to start. Things continue to progress at a wonderful pace for the Prince of Pistolvania. “Show and Prove,” Wiz's new album, has been selling out of record stores all over the Pittsburgh region since it's release two weeks ago, and online orders are coming in from all across the country (and world). In the first 8 days, Wiz sold an impressive 1,000 units without any proper distribution (we're talking local 'Mom and Pop' stores and out of the trunk). The demand is so great that I have kids from every neighborhood surrounding Pittsburgh asking me if they can buy in bulk and sell the CD themselves in their area (I oblige, of course). The network grows daily...
In the past week, Wiz's Press presence
has been amazing. Some highlights:
--The Pittsburgh City Paper, which is Pittsburgh’s version of The Village Voice (circulation is 95,000 in a 75 mile radius) is running a cover story on Wiz this week. The new issue came out today and is available in just about every bar, restaurant, barber shop, etc., in the city. Check it out:
http://www.pittsburghcitypaper
--The Pittsburgh Post Gazette (circulation on Sunday is over 1,000,000) is running a CD review of Wiz's "Show and Prove" this weekend. They choose only three albums to highlight per week. This week it is Wiz Khalifa, The Killers, and Beck. They post these reviews online early. Check it out (scroll down):
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg
--Also, check out “A Brother Born In The Hood,” which is an in depth/exclusive interview that Wiz Khalifa did with the staff of YoRaps.com in the “Next 2 Blow” section.
--And The New Pittsburgh Courier featured Wiz and “Show And Prove” this past week. Check out “Wiz Khalifa Keeps It Poppin.”
On top of all of that:
--Wiz performed at PNC Park (home to the Pittsburgh Pirates) last friday before the opening of the final series of the season.
--Pittsburgh’s 106.7 WAMO asked Wiz to do the introduction for DJ Boogie's 3pm-7pm daily show (DJ Boogie is also the MD).
--WPTS has Wiz at #2 on their Hip Hop chart.
--Wiz's song, "Crazy Since the 80s" was featured on XXL's website last week. This is the fifth time they have chosen to feature a Wiz Khalifa song.
--Wiz's "Damn Thing" peaked at #3 on the RapAttacks and Rap Network charts.
--Wiz now has over 300,000 plays on Myspace, check out the NEW site www.myspace.com/wizkhalifa
May 15, 2006
WIZ KHALIFA ON XXL ONLINE
***Check out WIZ KHALIFA'S new single
"DAMN THING" on XXL's website***
www.xxlmag.com ("bangers" section)
In other news, WIZ just surpassed 100,000
spins on myspace and has been the top rated Hip Hop artist in the region.
Also, BallerStatus named WIZ's "Prince of the City" one of
the hottest mixtapes of the year...stay tuned...
June 28, 2005
WIZ KHALIFA ArticleCheck out this article about Wiz. This was the cover story today for the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, PM edition. http://www.pittsburghlive.com
July 2005
Wiz has been getting some great press. Check him out!!!- A rapper on the rise
http://www.pittsburghpostgazett
- The hip-hop pulse
http://www.pittsburghlive.com
- From the 'Burgh to the world
http://www.newpittsburghcourier
June 10th, 2005
We are proud to announce that Rostrum
Records has signed WIZ KHALIFA to an exclusive recording contract! WIZ
is a 17-year old rapper from the wonderful city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He rhymes effortlessly and writes songs with unparalleled passion. He
spent much of his childhood traveling around the world, as his parents
were both in the U.S. army, serving in Germany, Japan, and in Desert
Storm. This lifestyle forced him to grow up faster than normal and offered
him many experiences from which to draw inspiration. WIZ is wise beyond
his years. He is truly talented and we are lucky to have him on our
team.
June 5, 2005
-Nitty recently shot a show for MTV Australia
called "Quality Time: LA." MTV followed him around for a day
in Los Angeles, visiting various places (studios, restaurants, Venice
Beach, etc). It will be edited into a 30-minute episode, solely featuring
Nitty.
-"Nasty Girl" was featured
in the season premier of HBO's hit series "Entourage." The
second episode featured "Hey Bitty."
-Nitty is currently in Australia for
another tour. He will be doing TRL there and many other promotional
shows and interviews.
-Nitty's "Nasty Girl" is being
featured in a new Pizza Hut commercial in South Korea.
March 8, 2005
Today, March 8th, 2005, is a special
day for Rostrum Records. Today we release our first full-length album,
Nitty's "Player's Paradise" in conjunction with Universal
Records. Help support Nitty and the Rostrum Records family by going out and
purchasing the record.
March 6, 2005
Nitty just got back from his first major
tour of Australia. Each show was sold out (Sydney, Perth, and Melbourne),
with 10,000-15,000 in attendance for each show. Nitty presented the
"Best R and B" award with Ja Rule at the first ever Australian
MTV Video Music Awards. There was a ton of press coverage from Australia
as well as Japan and other territories.
February 26, 2005
Nitty's "Nasty Girl" commercial
single has gone Platinum in Australia within the first month of its
release. It has sold over 90,000 units! It is also the #2 song on the
radio and is holding strong (was #1 for a week or two). We are heading
over there tomorrow to go on a week's tour with Ja Rule and Chingy.
Also, Nitty's second single "Hey
Bitty" is featured in the TV adds for the new Sony Pictures movie
"Man of the House," starring Tommy Lee Jones and Cedric the
Entertainer. "Nasty Girl" is also being used in TV adds for
the new Ashton Kutcher movie "A lot Like Love."
January 20, 2005
"Nasty Girl" went on sale this
week in Australia and rocketed right to Number 1 on the sales chart,
beating out Nelly, Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani. More importantly, the
record shipped so many copies that it is already a GOLD record there!
This is Rostrums first GOLD record.
October 20, 2004
HE'S BAAAAAAACK!!!! Newcomer Nitty Reclaims
#1 Spot
"Nasty Girl" should put Nitty
on the map and provide him with the right foundation for his debut release.-
BILLBOARD
Rostrum/Universal recording artist, Nitty,
reclaims the #1 position from wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan's offspring
Brooke Hogan this week on Billboard's Singles Sales Chart with "Nasty
Girl". Entering his 7th week on the Singles Chart, Nitty also continues
to chart on the Billboard Mainstream Monitor Top 40 airplay chart across America.
Written and co-produced by Nitty, "Nasty
Girl" is the first taste of what is to come. Nitty recently shot
a video for his smash single and is currently in the studio putting
the finishing touches on his debut full-length CD, slated March 2005.
Sept 29, 2004
This week Rostrum Records has its first #1 single with Nitty's "Nasty Girl," which went to #1 from the #5 position it held last week on the Top Singles chart. What this means is that "Nasty Girl" sold more copies at retail stores than any other song in America. This is a very exciting achievement and hopefully the first of many #1s to come.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RAP NEWCOMER, NITTY, #1 WITH NASTY GIRLS
Taking a page from the rap icons he admires,
Nitty combines humor and sexiness in his lyrics with a smack of sweetness
sampled from The Archies classic, "Sugar Sugar," to give "Nasty
Girl" a flavor that fans and radio are eating up.
This week the Rostrum/Universal recording
artist, Nitty, takes "Nasty Girl" to the #1 position this
week on Billboard's Singles Sales Chart."Nasty Girl" also
moves to #29 on the Billboard Monitor's Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart.
The young rapper's goal as an artist
- "to bring back music with a good feel," states the Bronx,
NY native.
Written and co-produced by Nitty, "Nasty Girl" is the first taste of what is to come from his debut full-length CD, slated for Q1, 2005.