VH1's Music Radar Wed., September 21, 2005 - Tues., September 27, 2005

VH1's Music Radar Wed., September 21, 2005 - Tues., September 27, 2005

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable this week . . .

Notable News:

"VH1 HIP HOP HONORS" PREMIERES MONDAY SEPTEMBER 26 AT 9PM*. VH1 pays homage to the hip hop pioneers who transformed the genre into a true cultural phenomenon with the second annual "VH1 Hip Hop Honors." Hosted by Russell Simmons and Reverend Run, this year's celebration will honor LL Cool J, Big Daddy Kane, Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, Notorious B.I.G., Ice T, Salt -N- Pepa, and the film Boyz N The Hood.

"VH1 Hip Hop Honors" which will be taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on September 22, will include performances by Kanye West, Nelly, Common, Jazzy Jeff, Snoop Dogg, Biz Markie, En Vogue, Faith Evans, Fat Joe, T.I., The Roots, DJ Kid Capri, Ciara, DJ Cut Creator, Disco Bee, Pete Rock, Ludacris, Lil' Cease, EZ Mike and DJ Enuf with appearances by Anthony Anderson, Diddy, Jermaine Dupri, Nas, Jerry Ferrara, Eve, Nia Long and Queen Latifah.

The music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today's hottest new talent. Generations of hip hop will bridge the gap for one exceptional night to set it off with the original style and flavor that sparked and inspired the evolution of the music.

New Video Adds: Beginning Monday, September 26 Santana featuring Michelle Branch "I'm Feeling You" Ricky Martin featuring Fat Joe & Amerie "I Don't Care" 311 "Don't Tread On Me" Liz Phair "Everything to Me"

"You Oughta Know" - VH1 fills you in on artists on the rise. Get acquainted with these essential new artists.

Leela James - This pint-sized dynamo with the huge voice and the thick cloud of hair is sick of modern hip-hop's skanky side and wants to get back to the gritty sounds made by heroes like Al Green, Sam Cooke and Aretha Franklin. Her debut "A Change is Gonna Come" should have any fan of old school R&B jumping for joy. She calls her music "back porch soul"; it bursts with deep grooves (courtesy of Kanye West and Wyclef Jean), and songs to make you sob and shout.

* all times ET/PT

Contacts: Lori Hornik/VH1 212-846-7131

Aqualung - London-based Matt Hales aka Aqualung started getting involved in music at a young age, composing a symphony at age 16. Hales landed one of his songs "Strange and Beautiful (I'll Put A Spell On You)," in a UK VW Beetle commercial which coincided with the release of his self-titled debut. People started clamoring to find THAT song and his album of dark and haunting songs became a hit. He renders his heartbreak with subtlety, preferring to let whispery vocals create a string of moody atmospheres. And believe it or not, he says he's never heard the Jethro Tull tune.

What's on VH1.com?

Hear Music First Metric: Live It Out - (Last Gang Records)

File under: Bravery, The Killers. These glam guerillas wage war against mediocrity with glossy pop hooks and tons of attitude. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/metric/1000468/album.jhtml

Ric Ocasek: Nexterday - (Sanctuary)

After lending his golden touch to bands like Hanson and Guided By Voices, The Cars leader returns with a collection of catchy, catchy pop. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/ocasek_ric/961442/album.jhtml

Supergrass: Road To Rouen - (Capitol)

The U.K.'s "Alright" band have blossomed into a great group of songwriters. Get ready to dig their rootsy new album. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/supergrass/966391/album.jhtml

Video Premiere Video World Premiere! Santana: "I'm Feeling You" (Feat. Michelle Branch) - (J Records)

Michelle Branch's sweet voice. Santana's stinging guitar. A club full of cute young things. Sounds like a party to us. Watch our world premiere. http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/santana/artist.jhtml

James Blunt: "You're Beautiful" - (Atlantic) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/blunt__james/artist.jhtml

Frankie J: "More Than Words" - (Columbia) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/j_frankie/artist.jhtml

I Wayne: "Can't Satisfy Her" - (VP/Loyal Soldiers) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/i_wayne/artist.jhtml

Lyfe Jennings: "Hypothetically" (Feat. Anastasia) - (Columbia) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/jennings_lyfe/artist.jhtml

Kindred: "Question (Where Would I Be)" - (Hidden Beach) http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/kindred_the_family_soul/artist.jhtml

This Weeks Top 20 Countdown: 1. Mariah Carey "Shake It Off" 2. Missy Elliott "Lose Control" 3. Weezer "Beverly Hills" 4. Lifehouse "You and Me" 5. Black Eyed Peas "Don't Lie" 6. Gwen Stefani "Cool" 7. Natasha Bedingfield "These Words" 8. Backstreet Boys "Just Want You To Know" 9. Sheryl Crow "Good is Good" 10. Green Day "Wake Me Up When September Ends" 11. Gorillaz "Feel Good Inc" 12. Dave Matthews Band "Dreamgirl" 13. Rihanna "Pon de Replay" 14. Rob Thomas "This is How a Heart Breaks" 15. Nickelback "Photograph" 16. Coldplay "Fix You" 17. Pussy Cat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes "Don't Cha" 18. Bon Jovi "Have a Nice Day" 19. D.H.T. featuring Edmee "Listen to Your Heart" 20. Kanye West "Gold Digger"

What's on VH1 Classic?

VH1 Classic will air the seminal 80s movie "Dirty Dancing," starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, on Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. ET. The telecast will also feature segments of a new interview with Eric Carmen at the VH1 Classic studio who discusses the impact of his hit single "Hungry Eyes" from the film's hugely successful soundtrack.

Launched in May 2000, VH1 Classic is a 24-hour network that presents music videos, concerts and music specials featuring classic rock, soul and pop artists from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Featured artists include The Beatles, The Stones, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Stevie Wonder, The Police and many more.

Source: VH1

CONTACT: Lori Hornik of VH1, +1-212-846-7131

Web site: http://www.vh1.com/

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