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SMC x HipHopDX @ SXSW

22 Feb
2010

SMC Recordings artists will have major exposure at this year’s South By Southwest (SXSW) Music and Media Conference in Austin, TX. This annual event showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe, and brings out approximately 17,000 people. A highly influential not to be missed event for entertainment and media professionals, it helps break new artists and create a buzz for the year’s upcoming projects.

This year SMC was invited by SXSW organizers to host an official showcase and is teaming up with Hip Hop DX, one of the most influential hip hop sites in the Country. Together they will bring an incredible variety of talent from around the country.

The HipHopDX / SMC SXSW 10 Showcase will be held on March 18th 2010 at Klub Krucial in Austin, TX. SMC artists, Killer Mike, Mistah FAB, The Jacka along with new signees the Pack will headline the event along with; Pill – Asylum’s new act that has been creating major buzz, Cool Nutz and locals Gerald G, Da C.O.D., and Lowkey.

Atlanta based Killer Mike has been featured in Grammy nominated songs, movies, and cartoons; his 2009 SMC release Underground Atlanta enjoyed tremendous press and acclaim. Mistah FAB, a media darling has been featured everywhere from MTV, VH1, Fox News Hannity & Colmes the Washington Post and even performed on the soap opera One Life To Live. He released Da Baydestrian, his first Nationally distributed release on SMC, which catapulted him to even greater National recognition. The Jacka, lauded for his underground legend status in the Bay Area, has broken through into the National scene with his 2009 release Tear Gas, as evident by fans all over the country supporting him.

The showcase will introduce new-signees the Pack as a new SMC group, formerly on Jive Records; their single “Vans” has sold hundreds of thousands of copies to date. This will set the stage for their anticipated 2010 release as well as those of Killer Mike, Mistah FAB and The Jacka; performing in front of a crowd of media, taste makers and fans.

Killer Mike, B.o.B., The Jacka, Mistah F.A.B., and The Pack
Hosted by TJ’s DJ’s
Date: Thursday, March 18th
Venue: Klub Krucial
Address: 612 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX

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RAKIM debuts #3 Rap Album in the Country!

27 Nov
2009

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, December 2, 2009 – SMC Recordings (OTC: SMCE), the independent record label headquartered in the Bay Area, is celebrating more than the holidays with the success of their latest project by legendary rapper Rakim. His highly anticipated album, “The Seventh Seal,” charged out the gate and straight into the #3 position on Billboard’s Rap Albums Chart, just behind 50 Cent and Jay-Z. Moreover, the momentum does not stop there; Rakim also ranked #5 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart and #9 on the R&B/ Hip-Hop Albums Chart.

Experiencing a surge in digital sales, “The Seventh Seal” opened on the iTunes Hot Rap Albums chart at the #2 position above such noteworthy releases from Jay-Z and Eminem. Currently, iTunes is the number one retailer for this project with digital sales making up an astounding 28 percent of overall sales and anticipated to increase over the coming weeks as Rakim prepares to launch the second leg of his national tour. “We identified early on that digital retail, mainly iTunes, would be the leader on this project and with them, devised a great campaign that truly covered the gamut of Rakim’s fans,” said co-founder Will Bronson. “’The Seventh Seal’ marks the second album we’ve released where iTunes was our #1 retailer.”

Rakim’s legacy as one of “The Greatest Rappers of All Time,” according to several sources, has ensured the success of his current album. A strong sales history and iconic status among rap aficionados and critics alike propelled Rakim back to the top despite a near decade-long absence. “Rakim proves that a good brand is always valuable,” says CEO Ralph Tashjian. “He can still relate to his fans while creating new ones, securing his legacy for years to come. We are confident we made the best choice in partnering with Rakim and look forward to a successful future together.”