Foundation Media Radio Promotions Division

FOUNDATION MEDIA: PAST PROJECTS

Foundation Media has enjoyed a high level of success with our promotional efforts and has consistently earned Top 10 rankings in all the major Urban Trades (Rapnetwork.com, CMJ, RapAttackLives.com) for our clients. Below are a few detailed examples of past projects we've been involved with.

FOUNDATION MEDIA: PAST PROJECTS

Artist:

SoulStice & SBe

Title: "Strange Kinda Love"

Label: Wandering Soul Records

Project Specifics: Foundation Media once again linked up with SoulStice & SBe for the grassroots promotion of the new single "Strange Kinda Love." The record, which features Monique Harcum was extremely well received. From the US to Canada, Europe to Asia this record had strong airplay and the topic hit home among our DJs and their listeners.

Quote: KSYM - Gabriel - San Antonio, TX (San Antonio College)

"Sentimental track that does well to avoid the usual pit falls rappers fall into when crooning love songs. Piano samples create the right mood setting and Monique Harcum laces the track with silky vocals to make for easy listening. Popular with the ladies."

Artist:

Skyzoo

Title: "Popularity"

Label:

Jamla/Duck Down

Project Specifics: We were very excited to team once again with Foundation extended family Skyzoo. The new single "Popularity" was extremely well received by the grassroots radio and internet community. In conjunction with nationwide tours with Ghostface & Raekwon, Skyzoo did interview after interview and capitalized on every opportunity presented. All of this combined for a very successful promotion and planning campaign for the new album Salvation which is now in stores on Duck Down Records.

Quote: WPFI – DJ RBI – Washington DC (Community Radio)

"I'll endorse anything with Nottz's name on it without hearing a note. Fortunately this joint knocks as like one would expect and Skyzoo does his part."

Artist:
Duece Poppi

Title: "My White Friends"

Label: Slip N Slide Records

Project Specifics: In conjunction with Slip N Slide Records, Foundation Media was able to spread the buzz on the hilarious single "My White Friends". This was an instant reacting record from callers after the very first spin. In addition to the radio success Duece Poppi captured the attention of the clubs, bars and the college campus frat scene where his single fit in perfectly. Check out more on Duece Poppi at www.myspace.com/duecepoppi1.

Quote: CFRO - DJ Sage - Vancouver, BC (Community Station)

"This is funny as hell and has a banging beat for the club."

Artist:

Notes to Self f/ Dilated Peoples

Title: "Yellow & Gray"

Label: BBE Records

Project Specifics: Foundation Media teamed with Notes 2 Self and BBE for the grassroots promotion of the new single from Notes 2 Self. The record, which featured the Dilated Peoples was extremely well received and from a spin perspective, one of the most played records at the format this year. From the US to Canada, Europe to Asia this record was exposed and the foundation and framework were set for future singles and a new album!

Quote: CKCU - DJ Ducats - Ottawa, ON (Carleton University)

"Nice joint... Rinsed this out a number of times on the show. Nice collab. Look forward to lots more from Notes 2 Self."

Artist:

Reflection Eternal

Title: "Back Again"

Label:

Blacksmith/Warner

Project Specifics: Foundation Media got things heated up for the summer with "Back Again," the new single from Reflection Eternal. "Back Again" is the buzz single off of Reflections Eternals new album which will drop in early 2010. With HEAVY airplay across the globe Foundation helped reintroduce the legendary group and build anticipation for the upcoming album.

Quote: Mista Montana - Conspiracy Worldwide Radio - London

"An excellent, heart-warming track that we have been supporting since it became available on the Foundation Site."

Artist:
Fashawn

Title: "Life as a Shorty"

Label: One Records

Project Specifics: Linking with Brooklyn based One Records, Foundation Media worked to execute the grassroots radio rollout of the new single and project from Fresno CA's Fashawn. The project was particularly well received by the radio DJs and stations both in the US and worldwide as well as the core list of bloggers, podcasts and Internet radio sites. The album Boy Meets World will be in stores this fall.

Quote: KUBE - DJ Hyphen - Seattle, WA (Commercial New Music Show)

"Dope track, Fash is ill. We played it last week and I'll play again tomorrow night."

Artist:

JR&PH7 f/ Black Milk & Guilty Simpson

Title: "Top Rank"

Label: Supercity

Project Specifics: Lead single off of The Standard album from German based production duo JR&PH7. Foundation Media created a strong buzz at the format and DJs are excited to hear more from this exciting new talent. The album, which features Kev Brown, Oddisee, Dilated Peoples, Planet Asia, and more is available on all digital stores now. View the full tracklisting on iTunes.

Quote: International - DJ Kingstun - London, UK)

"This is a dope record. I've got it on the show."

Artist:

Marco Polo & Torae

Title: "Party Crashers"

Label:

Duck Down Records

Project Specifics: Foundation Media got things heated up before the summer with "Party Crashers," the new single from Marco Polo & Torae. "Party Crashers" is the hard hitting lead single off of Marco Polo & Torae's debut album Double Barrel, which is in stores now. With HEAVY airplay across the globe Foundation helped build anticipation for the album which had strong first week numbers.

Quote: WMHB - Adam L. - Waterville, ME (Colby College)

"Hard-hitting joint with that real hip-hop feel! Always a fan of Marco Polo's beats, and Torae comes with that dope flow!"

Artist:
Baron Von Alias f/ Guilty Simpson

Title: "Here and Now"

Label: Burn Block Beats

Project Specifics: Linking with UK based Burn Block Beats, Foundation Media worked to execute the grassroots radio rollout of the new single and project from Baron Von Alias. The project was particularly well received by the radio DJs and stations both in the US and worldwide as well as the core list of bloggers, podcasts and Internet radio sites. This EP is available on iTunes now.

Quote: WRFL - Shareef - Lexington, KY (University of Kentucky)

"These cats bring something new, dope record!"

Artist:

Johnny Polygon

Title: "I Been Runnin'"

Label: Future Green Records

Project Specifics: Born in Tulsa OK, but now residing in NYC Johnny Polygon is the newest member of DJ Green Lantern's Future Green Records and "I Been Runnin'" was his official introduction to the masses. Foundation Media created a strong buzz at the format and DJs are excited to hear more from this new talent. www.myspace.com/johnnypolygon

Quote: International - DJ Disorda - London, UK)

"Yo that Polygon track killed it on a loud system in the heart of East London friday night! Props. Banged!!""

Artist:

Royce Da 5'9"

Title: "Shake This"

Label:

One Records

Project Specifics: Foundation Media came out of gate blazing in '09 with "Shake This," the new single from Royce Da 5'9" produced by the legendary DJ Premier. "Shake This" is the inspirational lead single off of Royce's new album Street Hop, which hits stores in May. With HEAVY airplay across the globe Foundation helped build anticipation for the album among Royce's fans. www.myspace.com/roycefivenine

Quote: DJBooth.net - DJ Z - Internet site

"Royce's "Shake This" is featured at DJBooth.net. The feedback is great!"

Artist:
Portable Payback

Title: "Relax"

Label: Ill Thought Entertainment

Project Specifics: Linking with Ill Thought Entertainment, Foundation Media worked to execute the grassroots radio rollout of the new single and project from Portable Payback. Portable Payback is comprised of Marc7 and Soup of Jurassic 5 and features much of the same J5 sound, chemistry and general music excitement. The project was particularly well received by the radio DJs and stations both in the US and worldwide as well as the core list of bloggers, podcasts and Internet radio sites. www.myspace.com/portablepayback.

Quote: KHDC - DJ Kazzeo - Salinas, CA (Community Radio)

"As a fan of Jurassic 5 since day one, this record picks up J5 left off and expands on the true Hip Hop vibe they had. This is a great track. Loving it."

Artist:

Devin the Dude

Title: "I Can't Make It Home"

Label: Cinematic / Razor & Tie

Project Specifics: As his Myspace page says, Devin is "Known more for blunts and beer than bullets and bling, Devin the Dude has kept a smile on Hip Hop's face..." This feel good spirit makes college and grassroots radio and the freedom that comes with it the perfect place to launch a Devin project. Teaming with Foundation Media Devin and his camp embarked on a very successful national promotional run visiting radio for interviews and market visits to set up his single and new album Landing Gear which is in stores now. www.myspace.com/devinthedude

Quote: KSJS – Savvy – San Jose, CA (San Jose State U.)

"I love Devin, the man has seriously changed my life! OF COURSE I will add this, and watch it go to #1."

Artist:

Jim Jones

Title: "Pop Champagne"

Label:

Columbia Records

Project Specifics: Foundation Media teamed with Columbia Records for the grassroots set up of the club anthem "Pop Champagne". The campaign involved grassroots radio, internet & podcasts as well as working with the bloggers and other new outlets. The record began as a bubbling grassroots phenomena, spread to a strong east coast record and is now one of the biggest records of 2008. Watch for Jim Jones' Columbia Records debut album coming in the first quarter of 2009. www.myspace.com/jimjones

Quote: WMHB - Adam L. - Waterville, ME (Colby College)

"Brilliant material. Done rinsed this a long time ago and will continue to bring it back. This is classic material."

Artist:
Ill Bill

Title: "Society is Brainwashed"

Label: Uncle Howie / Fatbeats Records

Project Specifics: Teaming with Uncle Howie and Fatbeats Records, Foundation Media helped to successfully set up the grassroots promotion for Ill Bill's new album The Hour Of Reprisal. The DJ Premier produced "Society is Brainwashed" was in heavy rotation at indy radio for several months, and many were calling it one of the best singles of the year. In addition to radio, Foundation Media also set up a variety of interviews for Bill while he was on an extensive North American tour with Sean Price. www.myspace.com/illbill.

Quote: KIKI – Jimmy Taco – Honolulu, HI (Commercial New Music Show)

"I've been playing this every week.
Love Premo. Bill does his thing."

Artist:

Kidz In The Hall

Title: "Drivin' Down The Block"

Label: Major League / Duck Down

Project Specifics: Foundation once again teamed with Kidz in the Hall for their sophomore release on the legendary Duck Down Records. The grassroots buzz on the Kidz continued to grow throughout the campaign culminating with strong college and Internet radio results, a high volume of "chatter" on the Internet and a premier on MTV's TRL show. The star studded album which features everyone from the Clipse to Bun B and Talib Kweli is in stores and receiving excellent reviews from the critics and listeners!

Quote: 88.2 FM – DJ Awer – Paris, France

"This is a good actual track. Is it me or Naledge sound a bit like Kanye? Maybe the Chi-Town accent. The production is cool, south style."

Artist:

Talib Kweli

Title: "Hostile Gospel"

Label:

Blacksmith Records

Project Specifics: Foundation Media and Blacksmith Records reunited for the grassroots promotion of the latest single from Talib Kweli, the Just Blaze produced "Hostile Gospel." There was a strong buzz on this single at the format which helped drive the sales of Kweli's new album Eardrum well into the second quarter of 2008. The single was particularly well received as it peaked at #1 on the college charts. In addition, there was a lot of buzz on the "Hostile Gospel" video which we helped spread around the internet via the different blogs, podcast DJs, and internet radio stations we work with.

Quote: CKCU - DJ Ducats - Ottawa, ON (Carleton University)

"Brilliant material. Done rinsed this a long time ago and will continue to bring it back. This is classic material."

Artist:
Lupe Fiasco

Title: "Superstar"

Label: Atlantic Records

Project Specifics: Teaming with Atlantic Records, Foundation Media helped to successfully set up the grassroots promotion for Lupe's sophomore album The Cool. The promotion was an outstanding success as the album blew away expectations selling over 150,000 albums first week and simultaneously jump starting the lead single "Superstar" as a national commercial success. Check out more from Lupe Fiasco at www.myspace.com/lupefiasco.

Quote: KUBE – DJ Hyphen – Seattle, WA (Commercial New Music Show)

"You already know how much I love this record. I'm going to be all over this one as much as possible here in Seattle. I'm going to put it on a few mixtapes I'm doing too."

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