December 31, 2008

Check out some recent honors for Rostrum's Donora in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette!

Donora featured in the "Top Singles" and "Best of the Burgh" lists of 2008.

http://postgazette.com/pg/08366/938617-388.stm

December 18, 2008

3 NEW Donora features in the City Paper, Tribune Review, & Pittsburgh Post-Gazette! Pick up your copies today or check them out online!

(Live performance & interview footage available @ the Trib online.)

Donora in the Tribune Review
Donora in the City Paper
Donora Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

December 3, 2008

Scott Simons' "Start Of Something EP" featured in the latest issue of the Pittsburgh CP!

"...Simons' developed melodic sensibilities and production smarts are put to good use on this debut EP, which came out in September, especially on the bright, hand-clappy "Call It Even" (which Ben Gibbard of The Postal Service probably wishes he wrote) and "The Foot of the Stairs," with its soaring falsetto vocals." -CP

CLICK HERE to read the full review online!

November 13, 2008

The new Vali Porter MySpace page is now online! Stop by the stie to see NEW pictures, hear NEW music, and tour info!

Vali Porter on MySpace!

November 6, 2008

Check out the video that is spreading all over the net after premiering on WorldStarHipHop last week!

Click here!!

October 30, 2008

Happy Halloween!

Check out new music by Vali Porter HERE!

Be sure to stop by the online store to order the latest Rostrum releases by Scott Simons, Wiz Khalifa, & more!

September 16, 2008

Wiz Khalifa's highly anticipated new mixtape, "Star Power" is NOW AVAILABLE! To order your copy today, please stop by the following sites:

myspace.com/wizkhalifa
myspace.com/rostrumrecords

September 2, 2008

"Start Of Something EP" NOW AVAILABLE on iTunes!!

It's finally here! Scott Simons' solo debut "Start of Something EP" is available NOW on iTunes! You can check out Scott's MySpace to preview the first single "Start of Something", as well as other music from the EP. Also, Scott has been blogging on MySpace about the songs and people behind the making of the EP. Scott's other singles, the "Umbrella" cover and "Ruin", are currently available on iTunes, along with the past releases by the Argument.

***Click here to buy "Start Of Something EP" on iTunes!***

National WVU Commercial Online!

Scott's song "Start of Something" has been featured on National TV and the web advertisements for West Virginia University. If you didn't catch it on TV, you can see it again this Saturday when WVU plays East Carolina or watch it online here. http://whatwillyoustart.wvu.edu/video/

August 26, 2008

Check out a review of Scott Simons' "Start Of Something" on Arjan Writes!

"...This new track proves that Simons is a talent to watch with a knack for melody and an emotive, heartfelt delivery that makes you sit up and listen. Highly recommended." - arjanwwrites.com

Check out http://www.arjanwrites.com to read the full review and to get your very own FREE DOWNLOAD!

August 11, 2008

S. Money performs "I'm the Man" live!

Click here to watch!

August 4, 2008

Rostrum Records is excited to announce the release of Scott Simons "Start Of Something EP" 9/2/08!! The new EP will be available digitally through iTunes, Rhapsody, and eMusic. To get your very own physical copy, be sure to visit the Rostrum Online Store and www.myspace.com/scottsimonsmusic !

Please vote for Wiz Khalifa for Best New Artist on the VMA's site! Click the link below to Vote!

http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/best-new-artist/a-z.jhtml?chars=w

August 3, 2008

In only the 1st week, Wiz Khalifa has cracked the top 25 on iTunes!!

July 29, 2008

After only 1/2 day on iTunes, Wiz Khalifa's new single "Make It Hot" has shot up the Hip Hop "Top Songs" chart to #33!!!!

July 21, 2008

Wiz's new single "Make It Hot" premieres today on allhiphop.com. It will be up on his myspace page tomorrow, or you can listen to it right here on rostrumrecords.com.

July 14, 2008

Wiz is mentioned by Conor Jackson, the star first-baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks, in Sports Illustrated this week. Jackson's 'at-bat' music is "SAY YEAH," and he later mentions Wiz in the interview... That means the song plays in the stadium every time he is up to bat! The Diamond Backs are currently in first place in their division. Check it out in stores now!

June 26, 2008

S. Money featured in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Check it out!

http://postgazette.com/pg/08178/892507-42.stm

June 11, 2008

We are proud to announce that Rostrum Records' artist S. Money's club banger "Gettin Doe" was chosen by the staff of AllHipHop.com last week as their "Heater of the Day!!" This AllHipHop.com honor comes just weeks after URB Magazine named S. Money as a NEXT 1000 artist!!

His new mixtape "New Money" continues to have the streets of Pittsburgh on smash!! S. Money is currently touring regionally promoting his hit single "I'm The Man" and the mixtape!!

His 1 hour 15 min DVD "Kings Are Made Not Born" is set for a mid-summer release!!! Check out the link below for an exclusive preview!!!!

S. Money's "Kings Are Made Not Born!!"
http://www.smallsmoney.com/NEWMONEY/First9MinsSmallestSize.mp4

Check out S. Money on the front page of AllHipHop.com!!
http://allhiphop.com/stories/multimedia__music/archive/2008/05/30/19979643.aspx

May 28, 2008

S. Money was recently honored in the “Up & Coming Artist Spotlight” section on the popular HipHopUpdate blog site. Other notable artists who were featured in this section include the recently Nas cosigned Jay Electronica. Please check out the piece by visiting the link below!!

“His single “I’m The Man” is a certified hit in the 412. It’s the essential club anthem that every hip hop superstar has to have.”-HipHopUpdate.com

http://hiphopupdate.blogspot.com/2008/05/up-coming-artist-spotlight-smoney.html

This feature comes right on the heels of S. Money being named by URB Magazine as one of the NEXT 1000!!

“S. Money earns all that comes his way.” –URB Magazine

http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/928-S.+Money.php

S. Money’s latest release “New Money” continues to sell out of stores in the Pittsburgh area!! The Pittsburgh City Paper recently featured “New Money” in their “Signal To Noise” section as one of the select albums to look out for in the greater region.

May 14, 2008

Check out the S. Money feature in Vibe Magazine affilliated blog, Hip Hop Update!

http://hiphopupdate.blogspot.com/

May 12, 2008

Rostrum Records is proud to announce that our latest signee, Pittsburgh rapper S. Money, has been honored by URB Magazine in their NEXT 1000 campaign. The NEXT 1000 campaign has brought URB Magazine readers 20 breaking artists per week over the past year. Check out the article on S. Money by visiting the link below the quote!

“While most rappers are trying to squeeze in their eight hours of recommended shut-eye like the rest of the free world, Khalid "S. Money" Kareem is wide awake constructing his next banger. This 22-year old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native (along with his group Tha Govament) is causing quite a stir. Underground king, and URB bff, Bun B, has even told the young talent that he has "a sixteen bars game like no other." Such a compliment from a well-known and respected heavyweight is something one can only earn, not buy. Then again, with an average work speed of three hours a record, S. Money earns all that comes his way.” URB Magazine

http://www.urb.com/promotions/next1000/profiles/928-S.+Money.php

S. Money also graces the cover of the March 2008 issue of Pittsburgh’s Jenesis Magazine. Please take a few minutes to read “S. Money: Meet The Man.

http://www.jenesismagazine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=123&Itemid=29

S. Money’s latest release “New Money” has set the streets on fire in the Pittsburgh region!! S. Money will be performing this Sunday, May 18th, alongside his labelmate Wiz Khalifa at “The One Night In Town” show at the Greensburg Palace Theatre in Greensburg, PA. The show begins at 7PM. A capacity crowd is expected for the event.

May 2, 2008

Wiz Khalifa selected as one of Rhapsody's Seven Artists to Watch!

Check it out!

April 29, 2008

Please click on the link below to check out WIZ KAHLIFA on Moxie Street Magazine Summer 08 issue!!!

www.moxiestreet.com

April 24, 2008

Rostrum Records is proud to announce the release of S. Money’s all-new mixtape “New Money.” S. Money is the newest addition to the Rostrum camp, which is already home to rising star Wiz Khalifa. S. Money is a legend on the streets of his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. The 22 year old rapper has paid his dues by making a name for himself in Pittsburgh, as well as other cities such as Atlanta, Miami, and New York City. S. Money has collaborated with major label artists and DJ’s such as Bun B., DJ Kay Slay, Peedi Crakk, Don P, and MC Eiht. He has sold thousands of mixtapes independently as the leader of his crew The Govament, and his last two releases, “Doe Boy” and “Doe Boy 2,” have arguably caused the greatest city-wide buzz Pittsburgh has seen for an urban artist.

Most recently, S. Money’s hit “I’m the Man” became one of only two local records to be added into rotation on Pittsburgh’s 106.7 WAMO in recent memory. “New Money” is a homegrown product with appearances from Boaz, Kev Da Hustla, Broadway Dre, and Mona. Production credits also go to local Pittsburgh talent Juliano, Sledgren, E. Dan, H, and Skywalka. The all-new mixtape is in stores May 6th. Rostrum Records also plans a summer DVD release of all of S. Money's music videos and concert footage.

S. Money and Rostrum Records will be celebrating the release of “New Money” at DeJa Vu Lounge May 9th at 10pm. S. Money will also be performing the following evening at an under 21 event at Club Gravity in Cheswick.

April 21, 2008

Wiz Khalifa receives "Best Of..." honor from Rolling Stone.com

Direct link:
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/20200609/page/26

April 10, 2008

Wiz Khalifa "Say Yeah" added to MUN2 in HIGH rotation!! (14-17 spins per week)

April 9, 2008

Be on the lookout for S. Money's "I'm the Man," soon to hit the airwaves, and his mixtape NEW MONEY coming April 29th!

April 8, 2008

Wiz Khalifa’s “Say Yeah” continues to take him to the next level of his rapidly expanding career. Since its release in late January, “Say Yeah” has been increasing in radioplay across the country and is entering the Top 50 this week!!! Moreover, his Myspace and Imeem.com accounts have accounted for over 400,000+ spins of the record online. The video to "Say Yeah" has just been added to rotation on MTV Jams, too! In just one month, Wiz’s Youtube and Myspace views for the video has surpassed 250,000+!! (www.myspace.com/wizkhalifa)

Check out this latest video that his Rostrum/Warner Bros. team has released to promote his video and official website www.wizkhalifa.com!!!! Feel free to post the video on your respective websites and blogs!!!

Wiz Khalifa- Behind the Scenes of Say Yeah

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4B-DzvUL8zs

This month you can find Wiz Khalifa in XXL Magazine (G Unit on the cover) in DJ Rhude’s Block Music column, which features “Say Yeah” as one of his picks of the month. Wiz is also in URB magazine for his NEXT100 honor, Hip Hop Weekly magazine as a “Next Artist to Blow,” and he's mentioned in recent issues of XXL and Rides Magazine for his usage of trailer videos to promote his releases.

April 7, 2008

NEW SCOTT SIMONS EP: COMING SOON!!!

"Start of Something EP" will be available on iTunes and CD late April / early May. Featuring 5 new original songs... Start of Something, Keep On, Call it Even, Sorry In Advance, and Foot of the Stairs. Be sure to check out Scott's Blog for special details! Don't forget to stop by Scott's websites for more updates, new pictures, music, and show details!

www.scottsimonsmusic.net
www.myspace.com/scottsimonsmusic

February 20, 2008

MySpace.com is hosting the official premier of Wiz Khalifa's video for his new single, "Say Yeah". Check him out in the Featured Artists section and at myspace.com/wizkhalifa. If you haven't already... Stop by the iTunes store and purchase your very own copy of the single. Don't forget to CALL YOUR FAVORITE RADIO STATION and REQUEST "Say Yeah"!

NEW SCOTT SIMONS MUSIC AVAILABLE ON iTUNES!
The single "Ruin" which as been featured on Scott's MySpace can now fit nicely in your iPod. Scott has been hard at work in the studio putting the finishing touches on some new music to be released soon. Stay tuned for more details! For those of you in the Morgantown area, join Scott on February 27th for an intimate show at So.Zo. Scott be back at Club Cafe in Pittsburgh with friends The Composure on Thursday 2/28. We hope to see you out!

January 1, 2008

Rostrum Records wishes you a Happy New Year!

Exciting news to come in '08...