DAMON DASH

Damon "Dame" Dash (born May 3, 1971 in Harlem, New York) is an African-American label executive; the former CEO and co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records with Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Roc-A-Fella, specializing almost exclusively in hip-hop music, branched out with several spin-off ventures into other fields as well, notably hip-hop fashion (Rocawear Clothing) and film (Roc-A-Fella Films and, later, Dash Films). (via Wikipedia)

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Video: Mos Def & The Black Keys In The Studio

via uproxx.com ( 50 Days ago )
More studio footage from Dame’s Blakroc musical adventure as The Keys are joined by Mos Def. [Via] Previously Posted — Dame Dash Presents The Black Roc Project

Dame Dash Presents: The Blak Roc Project

via uproxx.com ( 63 Days ago )
Blakroc Project from Myrhax on Vimeo. Looks like Dame is going in a different direction as far as Hip-Hop goes. I never thought I would see Dame doing collab’s with Mos Def, Q-Tip,Raekwon ect. Seems like it’s gonna be dope though. Posted by: Punch

Damon Dash Emerges W/ Radio Station Venture, "It's Not About Getting Money Or All The Ads"

via sohh.com ( 63 Days ago )
Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Damon "Dame" Dash has announced plans to launch a new radio station venture called Magnet Radio which, he claims, will place the emphasis on music over financial gain. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

Video: Dame Dash Presents The Black Roc Project

via nahright.com ( 63 Days ago )
Here’s a sort of trailer/EPK for Dame’s new venture. Previously: The Black Keys feat. Mos Def & Jim Jones - Hoochie Coo

Black Keys Unveil Rap-Rock Project + More

via spinner.com ( 66 Days ago )
Filed under: News, News Today, Oh Boy!The Black Keys have unveiled a new rap-rock record. Blackroc sees the Texan duo teams up with hip hop producer Damon Dash and rappers including Mos Def, RZA, Raekwon and Q-Tip. The self-titled LP comes out on Nov. 27.The Arctic Monkeys have announced a second Wembley Arena date on their U.K. tour. The band will now play the 12,500-capacity venue [...]

8.15 The Cooler

via uproxx.com ( 97 Days ago )
Give It Up For Ms. Renee You’re Bob Dylan? NJ Police Want To See Some ID [Yahoo] Next-Gen Hearing Aids Have iPod Jacks [Futurismic] 7 Video Game Characters That Were Inspired by Movie Characters [Unreality Mag] Dame Dash, The CEO [XXL] 10 Drugs You Shouldn’t Do While Driving [Epic Carnival] Mike Vick, Rick Pitino…Some Week, Huh? [The Big Lead] Arrest Warrant Issued [...]

Red Apples Falling Premieres at the New York International Film Festival

via thesource.com ( 111 Days ago )
Jim Jones and Damon dash came through for the world premiere of their new film, “Red Apples Falling,” at The School of Visual Arts on 23rd Street. Before the film, Dash and Jones both gave a small speech. Most people probably don’t know that Dash has known Jim since he was 8 years old. When they were younger they used to dream of making films and movies and now they are doing [...]

PULSE REPORT: 50 Cent Still Pushing For Album W/ Eminem, Jay-Z Addresses The Game & Dame Dash, Nas Owes Kelis $44K A Month

via sohh.com ( 119 Days ago )
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about 50 Cent still dreaming of making an album with Eminem, Jay-Z taking shoots at The Game and Dame Dash, Kelis winning a $44,000 child support judgment from Nas, Alfamega penning a letter for T.I.,... [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

Dame Dash’s New Wheels+Akon Stands Up The President of Senegal?

via theybf.com ( 128 Days ago )
Look ma–I got a new ride. Looks like Dame Dash has a new cost efficient (and fuel efficient) way of getting around NYC. He was spotted riding his bike to lunch yesterday. Now we do hear that all this money woes gossip that’s been circulating about Mr. Dash is untrue. So maybe he’s just taking precautionary measures or getting some exercise. Or not… Political [...]

PULSE REPORT: The Game & Dame Dash Dump On Jay-Z, 50 Cent Earnings Drop, Bill O'Reilly Bashes Michael Jackson

via sohh.com ( 133 Days ago )
In this week's Pulse Report the streets are buzzing about Dame Dash joining The Game in Jay-Z bashing, 50 Cent feeling the recession more than most rappers, Bill O'Reilly trying to steal Michael Jackson's thunder, Joe Budden facing off with another... [Visit SOHH.com for more information]