BET Uncut left you wanting more… we’ve got what you’re looking for!!!
July 22, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Entertainment News
New York, NY — With the recent cancellation by BET of it’s popular late night show Uncut, fans can look no further than the Hip-Hop Uncensored DVD series to satisfy their illicit hip-hop desires.Started in 1996, the Hip-Hop Uncensored DVD series is the true pioneer in the industry of the direct-to-retail hip-hop DVD magazines. “Anyone and everyone you can think of currently putting out a DVD like Hip-Hop Uncensored came to us in the beginning for advice or have used HHU at some point as a research tool”, said Ray Stewart of Nutz Films, the production company responsible for the successful series.
After a decade, the Hip-Hop Uncensored DVD series has become known for its candor, quality and market timeliness. HHU has taken fans through the exciting lives and experiences of artists such as 50 Cent, Kanye West, Cassidy, Nas, Jay-Z, Eminem, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Snoop Dogg, Lil’ Kim, as well as many others. “Hip-Hop Uncensored gives an inside look into what is really going on the world of hip-hop, on the road, backstage behind closed doors and outside in the eye of the mainstream media.”
The Hip-Hop Uncensored branded content catalogue includes:
Volume I – The New Rock Stars – Featuring: Jay-Z, the Fugees, Busta Rhymes, DMX, Fat Joe, Mya, Destiny’s Child, Russell Simmons, and more.
Volume II – The Real Hip-Hop – Featuring: Capone n’ Noreaga, Method Man and Redman, LL Cool J, P-Diddy, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Eve, The Roots, and more.
Volume III – Hustlemania (The Road Trip Project) – Featuring: Eminem & D12, Ruff Ryders, Cash Money Millionaires, Andre 3000, Dead Pres, David Mays and more.
Volume IV – Miami Vice – Featuring: Ludacris, Uncle Luke, MOP, Mr. Cheeks, Damien Marley, Three 6 Mafia, Lil Jon, Jermaine Dupri, Xzibit, and more.
Volume V – Greatest Shows on Earth – Featuring: Jay-Z, Nas, Snoop Dogg, Wu Tang Clan, Nelly, P-Diddy, Don King, Mystical, and more.
Volume VI – Ready to sign – Featuring: 50 Cent & G-Unit, Kanye West, Jadakiss, Lil’ Kim, Chamillionaire, Mike Jones, David Banner, Papoose, Cassidy, and more.
Hip-Hop Uncensored Volumes 1 through 6 are currently available at over 8000 stores around the country including HMV, Best Buy, MTV, FYE, Fat Beats, Music Factory, Beat Street, as well as internationally in France, Japan, England, Canada and Amsterdam. HHU leads independent DVD’s in online presence, available on countless web stores including amazon.com, mtv.com, vh1.com, netflix.com, nytimes.com, barnesandnoble.com, etc.
To commemorate their 10th year, Hip-Hop Uncensored will now be available as 2 Disc set featuring a bonus CD soundtrack. “Hip-Hop Uncensored Vol. VII – Hustle On” will be the first available in this new format. Hosted by DJ Green Lantern and featuring Rick Ross, Talib Kweli, Ghostface, Yung Joc, Dre from Cool & Dre, Slim Thug, Black Child, T-Waters, Paul Wall and Ice Cube, Vol. VII is dedicated to these and other artists who have consistently maintained their grind.
Other plans to celebrate the 10th year of Hip-Hop Uncensored include a website re-launch as well as the “Hip-Hop Uncensored Vol. VII – Hustle On” release party in New York City on September 24th, 2006.
For information or media inquiries:
Alyse Feldman, President, On the Fly, Toronto ON, 917-674-6067, onthefly@mail2fly.com