In an alliance with SMC Recordings and Universal Music Group, Alphasonik has announced a promotional collaboration and celebrity sponsorship with hip-hop group, The Pack. This collaboration comes just in time for The Pack’s upcoming album release Wolfpack Party scheduled for release in August 24, 2010.

“In the coming weeks, Alphasonik will be announcing an exciting promotion featuring The Pack’s upcoming album release,” stated Rainier de Ocampo, Alphasonik’s Marketing representative. “We’re pumped to have The Pack join the Alphasonik family and look forward to sponsoring this promotion.”

Hailing from the Bay Area, The Pack has evolved their own sound, taking its up-tempo grooves and techno-influenced texture to new extremes. Their early claim to fame happened in 2006 with their smash hit, “Vans.” Their musical ode to the famous footwear brand became so popular, the godfather of Bay Area hip-hop, Too Short, signed the still-in-high-school crew to his label, Up All Nite, and eventually Jive Records.

“The Pack’s new album is meant to be played loud,” said Will Bronson, SMC Recording’s Chief Operating Officer, “So partnering with a high-end car stereo company like Alphasonik is an amazingly natural fit.”

The Pack are always ahead of the curve and with their sophomore effort, Wolfpack Party, that trend continues as it features production by Young L with additional help from hit making new comers, The Cataracs, keeping them musically as leaders of “the pack”.   The guys are currently on tour with Chiddy Bang and have just released the second track off their album, Sex On The Beach. The song is now available on iTunes as deluxe single with two bonus tracks.

Bay Area trendsetters, The Pack, are preparing to hit the road with Chiddy Bang, the buzzworthy hit makers who are currently enjoying rave reviews of the mash-up styled sound. The ‘Opposite of Adults’ tour, will also feature performances by XV and 2am Club. The first leg of the tour hits 15 cities beginning on June 6 at Nuemos in Seattle, and is tentatively scheduled to hit the Midwest and East Coast starting in August.
Fans can now listen to “Wolfpack Party 2010,” the title track off of The Pack’s debut album, on the group’s MySpace. Another track off the forthcoming album, “Sex On The Beach,” will hit radio waves soon and is slated to be this summer’s anthem, so prepare yourself.
“Wolfpack Party 2010″ is available on iTunes now with the “Sex On The Beach” deluxe single scheduled for a June 15th release.

The Pack Tour Dates With Chiddy Bang:

6/05 Petaluma, CA @ Phoenix Theater
6/09 Seattle, WA @ Neumos
6/10 Portland, OR @ Berbati’s Pan
6/12 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory
6/13 Chico, CA @ Senator Theatre
6/14 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s
6/16 Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
6/17 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
6/18 Orangeville, CA @ The Boardwalk
6/20 Scottsdale, AZ @ Club AfterLife
6/21 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress

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Underground living legend MURS and 9th Wonder are at it again with ForNever, the pair’s third, and possibly best, collaborative album. Staying true to his popular personal as a rapper of the people, the multi-talented hip-hopreneur will embark on a 25-city tour starting April 14 through May 23.

While MURS is always down for group projects (with 9th Wonder, Living Legends, as one-half of Felt with Atmosphere’s Slug), the melancholy gypsy will head out on the road solo this spring. Catch him performing live versions of tracks from ForNever, including “I Used To Luv Her,” a remake of Common’s mid-1990s classic and “The Problem Is…,” a powerful examination of the struggle to make an honest living. Due in stores April 13 from SMC Recordings, ForNever features Kurupt, Suga Free, Verbs, Sick Jacken and Uncle Chucc.

But before MURS mixes it up with coeds and takes a bite out of the Big Apple, the California-based rapper will be performing at his own Paid Dues festival for the first time April 3 at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, Calif.

Fornever & A Day Tour Dates:
4/14 Tempe, AZ
4/21 Tucson, AZ
4/22 Visalia, CA
4/23 Bakersfield, CA
4/24 Riverside, CA
4/25 Santa Barbara, CA
4/26 San Luis Obispo, CA
4/27 Chico, CA
4/28 Reno, NV
4/29 San Francisco, CA
4/30 Portland, OR
5/01 Olympia, WA
5/04 Salt Lake City, UT
5/06 Ft. Collins, CO
5/07 Colorado Springs, CO
5/08 Denver, CO
5/09 Lawrence, KS
5/10 Omaha, NE
5/11 Madison, WI
5/12 Chicago, IL
5/13 Ann Arbor, MI
5/14 Cleveland, OH
5/16 So. Burlington, VT
5/19 New York City, NY
5/23 Carrboro, NC

The Pack has made a video clip asking fans to submit any party photos to be included in their upcoming album. The album will be released in June 2010.

Photo submissions send to: contest@indie-pop.com

For more information check out the video.

Hiphopdx.com was able to capture footage of Killer Mike’s and Pill’s performance at the SMC Recordings/Hiphopdx showcase. The Jacka, The Pack and Mistah F.A.B. also performed along side with Mike.