Ahoy! Dreamboat Money (led by Hipjoint's own Phil Lehmann and his lovely wife Erica) have put together a sweet sounding record inspired by dreams, love and limitless adventure. "If Found Please Listen" will be officially released on iTunes (via Hipjoint/Universal) January 12th, 2010 but they are also offering a free download of the entire album for a limited time -click here- Enjoy, and tell your friends!
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Quanteisha Sees Online Surge For 'Get Loose'!
The placement of Quanteisha's 'Get Loose' Remix in the latest American Pie movie Book of Love has caused a surge of views and reposts of the song on YouTube. Quanteisha's post has only been up for six days and is almost up to 9,000 views! Check it out here!
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Yes, it's time for a big time overhaul of the Hipjoint website. We are just beginning creative meetings but we hope to have the new site up and running in early 2010. Check out our myspace page and add us on Twitter if you haven't already!
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The new Delerium single "Dust In Gravity" (featuring Kreesha Turner and co-written by the Hipjoint team) is set to go on sale at the iTunes store November 24th with a video to follow next month! To preview the song click here!
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Look for Stef Lang's second EP "Blood and Bravery" to hit digital store shelves December 15th, 2009 on the Hipjoint Music label. The EP includes her single 'Straitjacket' and four new songs. Grab your copy just in time for Christmas!!
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Quanteisha paid a visit to the Hipjoint House earlier this month to record her latest single "D'n'G". We had a blast as always and the resulting track will get everyone ready to party! Look for the single at the iTunes store December 15th on Hipjoint Music.
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Suzie McNeil was in the Hipjoint house this week writing a song with Troy and Mike. Suzie is a one of a kind artist and the song we came up with could only be sung by her - it's pretty hilarious! Hope you all get to hear it very soon.
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Fans of Hedley who have been patiently waiting for the release of their new album "The Show Must Go" can now head over to iTunes and pre-order what is sure to be one of the hottest records of the year. As an added bonus, for pre-ordering the record, you will also receive the exclusive 13th bonus track "Lucky" which was written by Hedley's Jacob Hoggard and Hipjoint's Troy Samson and Mike James. Someone's getting lucky! Check out the track here on Youtube!
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We are happy to announce the birth of our brand new record/distribution company Hipjoint Music!! Hipjoint Music, distributed digitally world-wide by Universal, was created to be a one-stop digital distribution system for all new and exciting Hipjoint product. It will also serve as an avenue for the developing acts we work with to have easy access to digital retail (and physical retail as well if needed).
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We are thrilled to announce that the very first release through the newly formed Hipjoint Music will be a two song single by Justin Blais. The November 10th release will feature "Some Kind of Beautiful", and "One Night", both written and produced by the Hipjoint team. Check out Justin's tracks here on YouTube.
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The Hipjoint written/produced song "Let's Go" will be used in the trailers of "Fantastic Mr. Fox" to help promote it's November 13th release! Head over to our myspace page and check it out!
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Our most recent Bounce Showdown winners are on their way back to Vancouver to record more music! Quanteisha arrives next week while Justin is set to return in mid November. Stay tuned for some fresh tracks!
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October 13, 2009 - American Pie to Feature Quanteisha's 'Get Loose'!!
Listen for Quanteisha's 'Get Loose' in the latest installment of the American Pie film series American Pie: Book of Love. The film is scheduled for release this December.
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Jpop/rockstar Mika Nakashima is enjoying the success of her recent single 'Candy Girl'. The Hipjoint co-written song debuted at #4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart in Japan. Yatta ('Yay!' in Japanese)!
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October 6, 2009 - Hipjoint Bookends!
Look for Hipjoint tunes to be the musical glue that holds together the upcoming Lifetime movie "The Cinderella Pact" starring Poppy Montgomery.
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October 2, 2009 - Justin Blais track gets "Beautiful" start!
One of Canada's largest media companies, CHUM Radio, has chosen to get behind this year's Bounce Winner Justin Blais by naming him the CHUM Emerging Artist for October. What this means is that Justin's Hipjoint written and produced single, "Some Kind of Beautiful", will be getting a big blast of airplay nationally!!
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September 30, 2009 - Phil Lehmann produced artist wins WCMA!!
Congratulations to our own Phil Lehmann for producing and co-writing the album that was chosen as "Urban Recording of The Year" at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards. Krystle Dos Santos' self titled debut album was named best of the urban best in no small part to Phil's great work. Nice one Phil!
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September 22, 2009 - Stef Lang rocks Toronto!
Stef Lang rocked the house at the Canadian Music Cafe last week by blasting out a fierce acoustic set! Organizers and attendees alike quickly became fans of the kid from Ladysmith. She also took part in four separate writing sessions throughout the week with top level writers Rob Wells, Karen Kosowski, Ron Lopata, Greg Johnston, and Hawksley Workman.
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August 26, 2009 - Japanese Superstar releases Hipjoint Co-Write!!
On September 30th, Japanese superstar Mika Nakashima is set to unleash "Candy Girl", her 29th single release, on an eagerly waiting Japan! "Candy Girl" was co-written with Miyazaki Ayumi and Hipjoint's Troy Samson and Mike James.
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August 25,2009 - Dawn Langstroth album lands September 25th!
The beautiful and talented Dawn Langstroth has announced the release date for her long awaited debut album Highwire. The album arrives on the heels of two widely praised, and hot selling EP's and includes the Hipjoint co-write "Mother's Child". This version of "Mother's Child" was recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville by renowned producer George Massenburg with Jon Randall Stewart. Here's a link to the actual session - enjoy (make sure to choose the high quality version)! |
August 25, 2009 - Shiloh album debuts Top 10!!
Shiloh's debut album had an incredible first week! Picture Imperfect has exceeded even label expectations by entering the Neilsen/SoundScan album sales chart at #9 - the highest entry for a debut Canadian album of 2009! Hipjoint's Mike James and Troy Samson, who discovered Shiloh at 13, have contributed as writers and producers on over half the songs on the record including, "Operator( A Girl Like Me)", "Alright", "You're Not Alone", "Raise A Little Hell Now", It's Not Me" and "The Fight"! |
August 18, 2009 - 'Alright!' is iTunes Single of the Week!!
With the release of Shiloh's album Picture Imperfect this week, iTunes has chosen the Hipjoint written/prduced track 'Alright!' as their Single of the Week! Click Here to preview the album at the iTunes store! |
August 18, 2009 - Hipjoint Throwdown Turns 2!
Hipjoint's songwriting circle, which invites songwriters to the Hipjoint studio to take part in songwriting exercises is celebrating it's second birthday. In that time participants have created over 200 new songs! Thanks to all of those who have taken part over the last couple years - and here's to many more years of incredible creativity and community building! |
August 13, 2009 - Stef Lang releases Straitjacket - see the video!
Nettwerk/Hipjoint published singer/songwriter Stef Lang has released her song "Straitjacket". The single has been serviced nationally to alternative radio while the video has also been serviced to national media outlets. Tour dates are coming together now for a fall tour - stay posted! Check out the video here! |
August 11, 2009 - Justin Blais rocks the House of Hip!
2009 Bounce Showdown winner Just Blais is currently in the Hipjoint Studio busting out his debut tracks - and they are sounding great! Look for finished copies of "Some Kind of Beautiful" and "One Night" to be hitting the airwaves soon! |
August 3, 2009 - "I Will Be Waiting" crosses 40,000 spins mark!
Nielsen/BDS has recognized the Hipjoint co-written and published ballad "I Will Be Waiting" by D-Cru for crossing the 40,000 spins threshold in Canada! |
August 1, 2009 - Kreesha back to record Delerium's "Dust In Gravity"!
Final touches are being put on mixes of "Dust In Gravity" by alt-pop legends Delerium which features the sweet sound of 2009 Best New Artist Juno Nominee, Kreesha Turner. The crew here at Hipjoint were proud to be asked to co-write the song and produce Kreesha's vocals. "Dust In Gravity" will be the first single released from Delerium's greatest hits
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July 28, 2009 - Shiloh Album Release Date Announced!
After three years of hard work Shiloh's debut album hits store shelves on August 18th. The CD will be called "Picture Imperfect" and will include at least SIX Hipjoint tracks including the hits "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" and "Alright!". |
July 28, 2009 - VMI Gala & Golf another great success!
The Vancouver Music Industry again showed their heart and generosity by making the 4th Annual Vancouver Music Industry Gala and Golf a resounding success. Highlights included Bruce Allen's speech about Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (as they and were given the Legend Award), and all of the amazing live performances. Thanks all - see you again next year!! |
July 22, 2009 - Canada's newest star on"The Next Star"
Look for Shiloh to perform her smash Hipjoint hit "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" on YTV's new season of "The Next Star". |
July 21, 2009 - Phil Lehmann produced artist nominated for WCMA!!
Congratulations to our own Phil Lehmann who this week found out that the Krystle Dos Santos album, which he produced and co-wrote most of, has been nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award! Nice one Phil! You might remember this project from the track "Shake Ya Body" which appeared in "Samantha Who" last year. |
July 20, 2009 - Degrassi and Shiloh Raise Some Hell Together!!
Listen for Shiloh's smash hit "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" in the brand new season of the hit teen program Degrassi, The Next Generation. |
July 15, 2009 - Stef Lang to perform at the Toronto International Film Festival!
Huge congrats to Stef Lang this week! Out of almost 300 high-level applicants she was invited to be one of only 15 artists to perform for top level industry and music supervisors at the Canadian Music Cafe during this year's Toronto International Film Festival! The timing is incredible as she is also on the verge of her first single and video release for her song "Straitjacket". |
July 11, 2009 - Kreesha "Bounces" past 20,000 plays!
Neilsen/BDS has just confirmed that Kreesha Turner's "Bounce With Me" will receive an airplay award for having just crossed the 20,000 monitored spins threshold here in Canada. Congrats Kreesha! |
July 9, 2009 - Shiloh's "Operator" goes Platinum!
Shiloh's break-out single "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" has now been certified for platinum for digital sales here in Canada! This track continues to sell and burn up the airwaves all over the country! |
July 5, 2009 - Shiloh's "Alright!" Video!
Here is a link to Shiloh's latest video for the Hipjoint track "Alright!". It is currently in high rotation on Much Music. Check it out here! |
June 21, 2009 - Cover Girls Video!
Quanteisha Benjamin has made her first ever video, and it's for Hipjoint's "Cover Girls". We're happy to announce that in Canada the video has been added into rotation on Much Music, Much More Music, and Much Vibe! 2009 should prove to be a big year for this emerging artist. Click here to watch the video! |
June 21, 2009 - Shiloh Rocks MMVAs!
Shiloh more than held her own playing live beside Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Black Eyed Peas and more at the 2009 Much Music Video Awards. Her live performance of "Operator" is already selling briskly on the Canadian iTunes Store!
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June 21, 2009 - Bounce Showdown 2009
The Bounce Showdown 2009 winner is 19-year-old Justin Blais! Justin is a cool young guy with a smooth voice that we hope will follow in the footsteps of past Showdown winners Kreesha Turner, Shiloh and Quanteisha Benjamin (bonus! he sings fluently in French!). We should have him in the studio in August. |
June 14, 2009 - Hipjoint in Make it or Break It
Brand new ABC Family show "Make It Or Break It" is proving to be very popular and has cleared a pair of Hipjoint tracks for usage in the show. Keep an ear out for "Get Loose" by Quanteisha Benjamin and "Let's Go" by Hipjoint ft. Sherry St. Germain.
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June 8, 2009 - Hipjoint in So You Think You Can Dance
The brand new season of SYTYCD Canada is about to kick off and three Hipjoint songs have been cleared for use during the season. Keep an ear out for "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" by Shiloh, "Let's Go" by Hipjoint ft. Sherry St. Germain, and "Bounce With Me" by Kreesha Turner.
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June 4, 2009 - Shiloh Rules Majority Rules
Teletoon's new tween comedy, Majority Rules will be stuffed full of Shiloh's great music when it airs this fall. Hipjoint has licensed the use of a number of song we've recorded with Shiloh including "Operator", "The Fight", "You're Not Alone", and "Alright!". Also listen closely for Hipjoint's "Let's Go" in the series!
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June 3, 2009 - Stephanie Lang's "Vulnerable" to be featured in Peak Season!!
"Vulnerable" by Stephanie Lang has been chosen for usage in an upcoming episode of the real life, unscripted series Peak Season which will air on MTV Canada (CTV) and premier later in 2009.
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June 2, 2009 - Shiloh announced as MMVA Performer!!
Much Music announced today that Shiloh has been added to the short list of MMVA performers which include Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, and the Jonas Brothers. Shiloh and her band will perform her breakout hit "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" on the nationally broadcast show!
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May 29, 2009 - Shiloh nominated for 2 MMVAs!!
Shiloh's video for the Hipjoint track "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" has been nominated for Pop Video of the Year for the 2009 Much Music Video Awards! She has also been nominated in the Favortite New Artist category. |
May 27, 2009 - "Unity" is Top 10!!
Destiny's Child founding member Kelly Rowland is enjoying a great run with the Hipjoint track "Unity" which has now oficially gone Top 10 on the national radio charts! "Unity" is fast becoming Kelly's biggest solo hit ever in Canada.
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May 22, 2009 -Shiloh debuts on Disney Radio in the USA!
Shiloh's "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" is now in regular rotation on all 51 of Disney Radio's pop music stations across America! Currently ranked #28 on the star making station, Shiloh continues to win over fans of all ages - all over North America!
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May 13, 2009 - Stephanie Lang signs publishing deal with H Songs / Nettwerk One Music!!!
Hipjoint Music Group is proud to announce the signing of songwriter and artist Stephanie Lang to it's publishing company H Song Publishing. The deal is the first to fall under a joint venture between H Songs and Nettwerk One Music (the publishing division of Nettwerk Music Group).
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May 12, 2009 - Hipjoint rocks the ABC Music Lounge!
ABC has begun airing it's promo spots for their ABC Music Lounge (http://musiclounge.abc.go.com) - an online place to listen, watch and discover fresh new music featured on ABC's biggest shows. The gorgeous promo spot is running on prime time TV as well as online and is backed by signature Hipjoint tracks.
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April 29, 2009 - Kelly Rowland and "Unity" enter radio's Top 20!!!
International star Kelly Rowland has blasted into the national Mainstream AC Top 20 radio chart - landing this week at #16! The Hipjoint written song is winning listeners over coast to coast as it pushes it's way closer to the top of the heap!
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April 24, 2009 - Quanteisha shoots "Cover Girls" video!
Quanteisha Benjamin was in Vancouver this week shooting a video for the Hipjoint written and produced track "Cover Girls". The good folks of Insider Films are at the helm so you know it's going to look amazing. Check Quanteisha's Facebook page to see behind the scenes photos of the shoot.
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April 16, 2009 - "Bounce With Me" featured on MTV's "Taking The Stage"!
Listen for Kreesha Turner's "Bounce With Me" on an upcoming episode of MTV's new hit series "Taking The Stage".
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April 9, 2009 - Confessions of a Teen Idol!
Listen for the "Better Man", co-written by Hipjoint's own Troy Samson, on the VH1 reality series Confessions of a Teen Idol. The song is performed by former teen idol, and current cast member Billy Huffsey.
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March 27, 2009 - Hipjoint tracks promote Dancing With The Stars!!!
Once again, ABC reaches out to Hipjoint to help promote their biggest programs.
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March 6, 2009 - Kreesha Turner wins 2009 Canadian Radio Music Award!
Kreesha Turner has won the 2009 Canadian Radio Music Award for BEST NEW GROUP/SOLO ARTIST (DANCE/URBAN/RHYTHMIC) OF THE YEAR for her song "Bounce With Me". The award was presented in Toronto at a star-studded banquet during Canadian Music Week, at which Kreesha was a featured performer. Congratulations Kreesha!
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March 6, 2009 - Shiloh Breaks 1,000,000 Views!!
Shiloh's video "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" breaks a million views on Youtube.
Click Here to see the video
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February 12, 2009 - More tracks in Da Kink In My Hair
Listen for Quanteisha's "Covergirls" and "These Are The Good Times" by Hipjoint featuring Amalia Townsend in "Da Kink In My Hair". Both will be featured in the same upcoming episode.
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February 10, 2009 - Dreamboat Money featured in The Best Years!!!
Listen for "Never Stop Dreaming" on the show "The Best Years", a song by Hipjoint Music Producer and Writer Phil Lehmann's band Dreamboat Money.
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February 3, 2009 - Universal Republic Records Readies U.S. Debut from Canadian Breakout Singing Sensation SHILOH!
Debut Album To Hit U.S. Stores And Online Domain In Early Spring. Universal Republic Records has signed 15 year old Canadian singing sensation Shiloh, who has quickly shredded her way toward the top of her native radio, video and online charts as this year’s fastest rising new female powerhouse. The charismatic pop-rocker, who has been called ‘a virtual riot,’ and a ‘pop-punk spitfire,’ has drawn favorable comparisons to alpha-female stars such as Pink and Debbie Harry.
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January 30, 2009 - Stephanie Lang is "Privileged"
The Hipjoint track, "The Beat of My Radio", which showcases the amazing vocal talents of Stephanie Lang, was featured this week on the CW's teen drama "Privileged".
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January 27, 2009 - "Bounce" with Kit Kat!
Look for "Bounce With Me" to be the musical centerpiece of the new Nestle Kit Kat Senses campaign. Not only does the ad feature the song, but also the artist! Kreesha Turner herself will be featured in the ad - keep an eye out for it!
Click here to watch the commercial
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January 25, 2009 - Two Juno Award Nominations for Kreesha Turner!!
Kreesha Turner's star has only continued to rise since since Hipjoint discovered her in Edmonton and wrote "Bounce With Me", "Shattered" and "My Place" for her debut album "Passion". Today, Kreesha was recognized by the Canadian Music Industry with two Juno Award nominations! She will be looking to collect statues in the categories of BEST NEW ARTIST and BEST POP ALBUM. We're so proud of you Kreesha! Bring home the hardware!
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January 24, 2009 - Hipjoint and Calvin Klein
The Calvin Klein CK1 ad campaign built around the Hipjoint song "We Are One" has been launched. Keep an eye out for the beautifully shot ads with the iconic CK1 look to them. Top male model Jamie Burke performs the song.
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January 22, 2009 - Shiloh's "Operator" is Gold......and Platinum!
The phenomenal success of Shiloh's debut song "Operator (A Girl Like Me)" has reached a new high as it is now a certified gold selling single! "Operator" is also included on the hottest compilation of the year, Much Dance 2009, which has blown past the platinum mark and is well on it's way to double platinum sales!
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January 16, 2009 - Kreesha Turner is the most-nominated artist for this year's upcoming Canadian Radio Music Awards!
Kreesha Turner is nominated for SIX Candian Radio Music Awards. Three of which are Hipjoint's "Bounce With Me" - CHR, Urban and Hot A/C Single of the Year.
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January 1, 2009 - H Songs Publishing re-signs with Nettwerk One Music!
Hipjoint Music Group's publishing division has come to a new agreement with it's publishing partners at Nettwerk One Music. "The cultures of Nettwerk and Hipjoint mesh incredibly well", says says Hipjoint principal Troy Samson, "we're looking forward to a new era of growth and creative expansion with our great partners at NW1".
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