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Universal Recording Artist, Michael Barber, says in a recent interview with Blogatomically that he turned down a chance to work with Atlanta DJ, DJ Drama. He also stated that Drama probably wouldn't be working Asher Roth either.

Producer/Song Writer jHybrid set to release single and album on major label. jHybrid has worked behind the scenes with DMX, Redman, Brittney Spears, Matchbox 20, Brooke Hogan, and Rhymefest to name a few.

Rapper Asher Roth will appear on E!News during the Christmas Holiday celebration to talk about his recent "coming out of the closet". Asher was recently at a Gay Rights Parade with Lady Gaga, American Idol Winner, Clay Aiken, Blink 182, and REM lead man Michael Stipe

Asher Roth confirms that he is indeed one of the many gay rappers in Terrance Dean's new book exposing homosexuality in hip hop. Terrance Dean, formerly of MTV, posted Asher's coming out party on his own blog this past week. Congrats to Asher for coming out!

Kia Shine, who recently released a Don Cannon hosted mix tape, and is known for writing Drake's Best I Ever Had, is rumored to be back in the ghost writing mode. Diddy, known for using writers in the past, and Jim Jones also known for using writer, Max B, are both seeking Kia Shine.

Kia Shine is back with the hottest mix tape to end 2009, The Alarm Clock Theory!

One Hit Wonder rap artist, Asher Roth, is rumored to be on his way out at SRC Records, and Michael Barber didn't have any trouble going after Asher on his new single and mix tape, "The Truth" with DJ Fade. Michael put out his self-produced single, "The Truth", last week, mentioning how Asher Roth "got Keri Hilson and flopped". Taking shots at how even after pairing with superstar Keri Hilson, Asher couldn't repeat the success of his hit, "I Love College".