Sellout, Video - posted on October 2, 2012 by

“Sellout” Album sampler + album release party details released

Exactly 2 weeks from now, on 10.16.12, Rip releases his sophomore album “Sellout”. Here is an album sampler:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jzozkpfHGk

Catch Rip performing songs off “Fashionably Late” & his new album “Sellout” at his official digital release party:

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Music Videos, New Stuff, Sellout - posted on September 20, 2012 by

Rip “Musical Chairs” Official Music Video Released!

It’s here! My new 50’s style Music Video for “Musical Chairs”!! This song is off my new album “Sellout” which will be available on iTunes 10-16-012!!

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Music Videos, New Stuff, Sellout - posted on September 17, 2012 by

Teaser Video Clip of “Musical Chairs” Music Video

Just thought I’d drop yall a quick teaser snippet of the video 😉

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwOTj05x1sg

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Events, News, Sellout - posted on September 4, 2012 by

Recording Artist Rip sets digital release date for sophomore album “Sellout”

September 4, 2012 – Today Producer, DJ & Recording Artist, Rip, has set a digital release date for the follow up to his 2010 debut album “Fashionably Late”. “Sellout”, which is Rip’s sophomore effort, is set to be released digitally on Tuesday, October 16, 2012. The album will be available on iTunes and other online digital retailers from Island Def Jam. An official pressed copy of the album will be available later this year or early 2013 when Rip releases his full length documentary titled “The Making of a Sellout” on DVD. The album and DVD will be packaged together and will document his journey towards success starting from when he started his label in 2000 until now.

“Sellout” boasts features from the late artist, actor and friend, Justin Mentell, as well as Augie Zibell from acclaimed country band Madison County to name a few. It features the singles: #LML, Musical Chairs, Hate That I Love You, Kissin In The Dark & Supernatural. Production on the album is handled by Rip himself, a working DJ, and certified Gold Producer DJ Pain 1 (50 Cent, Young Jeezy).

“Sellout” will be available on iTunes Tuesday, October 16, 2012, from Island Def Jam. A “Sellout” album sampler will be available in the new few weeks. Rip’s debut album “Fashioably Late” is available now.

www.whoisrip.com

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Music Videos, New Stuff, Sellout, Video - posted on July 3, 2012 by

Rip releases new music video for #LML

Today Recording Artist Rip releases a music video for his lead single #LML off of his forthcoming sophomore album entitled ‘Sellout’ which is due out later this summer.

“Sellout” release date to be announced soon!

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Sellout, Video - posted on July 2, 2012 by

#LML Premiered in WI Dells (Waterpark capital of the world)

Check out this video that some of my peeps sent me…the hommie DJ Amacci spinnin my new single #LML in front of thousands of people at Mt. Olympus in Wisconsin Dells, WI (The waterpark capital of the world)!!! Big ups to the hommies DJ Amacci, Aaron & Brandon!

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Music Videos, New Stuff, Pictures, Sellout - posted on June 28, 2012 by

Pix from #LML Music Video shoot (Day #2)

Check out some candid pix from the #LML Music Video shoot.

#LML Music Video has a tentative online release date of Tues July 3, 2012!

VIEW MORE HERE

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New Stuff - posted on May 9, 2012 by

New snippet/preview of my single #LML which is on my new album “Sellout” (due Summer 2012)

Check it out!

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New Stuff, Sellout, Video - posted on January 31, 2012 by

Behind the scenes – in studio with DJ Pain 1 working on new track

Check out this snippet of video I took of me in the studio with my hommie, certified Gold Producer DJ Pain 1, as we work on a track for my new album “Sellout”

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Deep Thoughts, Sellout, Video - posted on January 11, 2012 by

Rip – Live DJ Set & Interview on 91.7 WSUM (Madison, WI)

I wanted to take a minute to clear up some possible misconceptions that some people may have got while tuning in to my interview on 91.7 WSUM in Madison, WI on Monday night. I was asked to explain the name of my album “Sellout”….and I did…the best I could on the spot. Although I have my personal reasons as to why I named it that…I never really took the time to sit there and figure out how I would explain it thoroughly in a situation like Monday. Some people got the wrong impression on how I was explaining my reasoning. For those who tuned you…you will be able to understand what I am about to explain given my explanation on air Monday. I explained how one of my motives with this album was to start making money from my craft….YES. However, not for all the wrong reasons. I personally believe money is the root of all evil. Things that are important to me are God, Family and Love. I feel happy and succesful in life now, so whether I ever make millions of dollars or not…that isn’t an issue to me. I don’t NEED to make millions so I can buy a bunch of luxury cars…have a huge mansion…or trick it off on stuff like jewelry and women and all that other dumb stuff. What everyone doesn’t know is that I started this music journey over a decade ago. In the past decade I have invested and sacrificed sooo much. Money…time…missed time with loved ones. Heck… I even lost a few good girls along the way because I always put my career first. I don’t ever think any amount of money will ever be able to make up for those lost opportunities and time, but I’m at the point in my life and career where I do need things to start returning the investment I been making the past decade plus. When I started this journey over a decade ago (which has been a HELL of a ride and I DON’T regret one bit) I decided to fully dedicate my life to it with no option to fail. I didn’t have any backup plans in place….didn’t go to college….I made this my LIFE. ALL OR NOTHING. So this is the point I have finally reached. Would I someday like to have the option to retire because of my craft? Absolutely. Would I like to be able to buy a home and start a stable family because of my craft? Absolutely. Would I like to be able to help my mother out financially who dedicated 30 years of her life to raising 4 boys as a single mother? Absolutely. Would I like to be able to be in a position where I can help out less fortunate people??? ABSOLUTELY. Would I like to be able to have money to be able to invest in other interests I have in life…like someday writing a book…opening a mexican restaurant and producing my own film (something I always wanted to do before I even got into making music)??? YES. But in order to start doing that stuff…I need to start taking things to the next level. Anybody who REALLY knows me and listens to the lyrics of my music knows the type of person I am. You can see it with your own eyes. You never see me wearing any jewelry or even putting any of thay material stuff in any of my videos. I am also considering focusing on other interests in life after this album…so I don’t know what or when my next musical release will be….so I’m giving this album a hell of an effort. But that’s where I’m at. I’m not compromising any of my beliefs to make the music and album that I am. I am simply making music that I can market to radio and mainstream audiences…and there is NOTHING wrong with that in my book. I hope that clears up any misunderstandings. #Sellout coming 2012.

With that said, here is the interview:

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