DAILY DOWNLOAD: Kat Graham - 'Sassy'

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Kat Graham talked about her debut, Perez Hilton-endoresed first single, "Sassy", on "The Ralphie Radio Show."

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Jessica Jarrell f. Travie McCoy - 'Up and Running'

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Jessica called in to "The Ralphie Radio Show" and revealed that it was record exec L.A. Reid that sent her the track "Up and Running", which also features a cameo from Gym Class Heroes front man Travie McCoy.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Runner Runner - 'So Obvious'

Runner Runner swung by the studio to talk about the band's upcoming tour with Secondhand Serenade and The White Tie Affair, affliation with David Letterman, and new single "So Obvious."

Part 1: Tour, "So Obvious"



Part 2: David Letterman

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Iyaz - 'So Big'

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Iyaz talked about the story behind his new single, "So Big", on "The Ralphie Radio Show."

EXCLUSIVE: Priscilla Renea Leaks New B.o.B. Collab to 'The RRS'

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Looking to ignite a little spark behind the movement of her second single, Priscilla Renea teamed up with B.o.B. for a remix to "Love Sick." The track world premiered on "The Ralphie Radio Show."

Renea said she first linked up with the Atlanta-rapper on Twitter, and later met through a mutual friend at a studio. The original version is on Renea's debut LP, Jukebox.

RRS AUDIO: Drake's 'Thank Me Later': First Album I've Bootlegged and Bought

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When an album as anticipated as Drake's Thank Me Later leaks on to the Internet, I feel an obligation to download it, so I can share my thoughts and any other relevant info on my show. Being a radio DJ, I usually don't feel obligated to eventually purchase a legal copy (most of the time, one is provided to me via the radio station/record label).

All of that changed on Tuesday. Find out why, plus hear exclusive audio from Drizzy from our chat last May in the podcast.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Carmen Reece - 'Raindrop'

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Carmen Reece checks back in to "The Ralphie Radio Show" to chat about what she's been up to since she joined "The RRS" in studio, as well as introduce her new single, "Raindrop."

Raindrop is available for purchase on iTunes.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: DJ Earworm - 'Like OMG, Baby'

The DJ that brought us "United State of Pop 2009" is at it again, this time mixing up some of the biggest tracks of 2010 in to one track.

Earworm is offering the mix for free here.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Lights - 'Saviour' (Adam Young Remix)

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Lights talked about how the collaboration with Owl City's Adam Young came about and yielded the remix to her single "Saviour" on "The Ralphie Radio Show"

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EXCLUSIVE: Meet H*Wood & The Fist-Pump Friendly 'Could It Be You'

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Brandyn Bordeaux moved to Hollywood from Denver, adpoted the stage name, "H*Wood", and landed a deal with super-producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Now he's gaining momentum across the blogosphere with his single, "Could It Be You (Punk Rock Chick)" and living out his dream.

H*Wood made some time for "The RRS" to talk about the track and his music that will be featured in upcoming episodes of "The Hills" and "Jersey Shore."

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Auburn - 'La La La'

Sure, her label may bill her that way. Yes, you may even think it after listening to "La La La." But do not call Auburn the "female Jason Derulo."

Matter of fact, don't call her the female version of anything.

The MySpace sensation scored a record deal with J.R. Rotem's Beluga Heights well before Derulo or Iyaz burst on to the scene. Now it's her turn at stardom with her first single pushed to radio, the catchy "La La La", which features her labelmate Iyaz.

Auburn checked in to "The Ralphie Radio Show" to shed some light on the track and the path she took to reach the current point of her career.

Part 1: "La La La"

Part 2: MySpace

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Joey Fatone - 'Radio'

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Joey Fatone reveals how he chose "Radio" from a handful of songs he's recorded to be the lead single from his debut LP.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Chiddy Bang - 'Opposite Of Adults'

Rapper Chiddy, one half of Chiddy Bang, called in to "The Ralphie Radio Show" to talk about the group's single "Opposite Of Adults" as well as the video for it - which has received airplay on MTV and approval from the likes of KanYe West.

Part 1: "Opposite Of Adults"


Part 2: Rapper/Producer Relationship

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Cobra Starship - 'Living In The Sky With Diamonds'

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Cobra Starship front man Gabe Saporta explains why the band shot a video for this song off of Hot Mess, why it cost the group next to nothing to release.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: 3OH!3 Recall Their First Kiss

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With the first single from Streets of Gold entitled "My First Kiss" - Nat and Sean answered a question that will more than likely be asked a lot over the next few weeks - what was their first kiss like?

The track features Ke$ha and is on iTunes now.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Lights Over Paris - 'Turn Off The Lights'

Lights Over Paris front man Robb, a.k.a., "TaLLLLL", checked in to "The Ralphie Radio Show" to chat about the band's new EP, debut single co-produced by Kevin Rudolf, and what the band stands for - music and otherwise.

Part 1: "Turn Off The Lights"


Part 2: "Entourage", After Parties, Upcoming Tour

EXCLUSIVE: Duke Grad Mike Posner Recorded 'Cooler Than Me' On A Dell Laptop

Turns out new artists Mike Posner and Iyaz have a couple things in common. Both attended four-year schools here in the States. And both used Dell laptops to record vocals and launch their respective careers.

“But it sounds crispy, doesn’t it?” Posner asked on Tuesday, referring to the track “Cooler Than Me.’ Oh yeah, both artists have also joined “The Ralphie Radio Show” as a guest. And yes, “crispy, “clean”, “clear”, you could insert a number of adjectives to describe how good it sounds all considering. Posner wrote and recorded the track in his Duke University dorm room, inspired by the women he encountered at the school.

“I can’t tell you like after the song came out like how many girls from my past came out of the woodwork and were like ‘I know this song is about me,’” recalled the emcee. “It’s like, ‘Ugh, you’re so vain. It’s not about you. But, now that you’re saying that, it kinda is.’”

Despite his disdain for some of the women on campus, Posner credits the Blue Devil student body’s support in launching his career to its current point. And although he wouldn’t divulge on the existence of any form of hazing, the artist even admits that his fraternity, Sigma Nu, also played a big role.
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Mike Posner is poised to explode on to the scene with his mixtape anthem, "Cooler Than Me" - an ode to the types of women he typically encountered on the campus of Duke University. The Duke graduate also spoke on the school's basketball championship and his forthcoming appearance on this year's Vans Warped Tour.

Download Posner's mixtapes for free at mikeposner.com.
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“I told my brothers to help me spread (my music),” he said. “Within’ a matter of months, the people in my fraternity had helped me create a nationwide fan base and now, I’m living my dreams because of them.”

Matter of fact, Posner is so busy that he can’t even find the time to collaborate with the likes of Flo-Rida and T.I. for the rappers’ respective forthcoming albums. The Michigan-born artist is currently working on his debut LP. He wouldn’t release the title to “The RRS” but did reveal that he's looking at a September release and that there would be no features with other artists.

“All Posner, all hits!” he joked. “I don’t need to trick people in to liking my stuff.”

Certainly a unique perspective, but then again – how many emcees do you know entering the game with a degree from Duke?

DAILY DOWNLOAD: Orianthi - 'Shut Up and Kiss Me'

If people compared Orianthi’s style to Kelly Clarkson after “According To You” – they’re definitely saying something after hearing the singer/guitarist’s next single, “Shut Up and Kiss Me.”

“Yeah, that’s an awesome thing, she’s so talented,” Ori said of the comparison. “This song is a fun song; it’s got a guitar solo in it once again.”
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The showcasing of her guitar skills is far from a coincidence – the Australian-born artist hopes to inspire other kids, especially women, to pick up their own axe and play.

“Lyrically, it’s empowered, just like ‘According To You’, but it’s kind of sassy,” explained Orianthi.

But she quickly clarified that the song’s edge isn’t exactly a reflection of her.

“Yeah pretty much (me) with the volume turned up,” Orianthi said when describing the song. “That’s what you do for the song, you know, have fun with it.”

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Wallace Talks About The White Tie Affair's Return

MTV cameos, opening for Lady GaGa, making the rounds on last year’s Vans Warped Tour… you really can’t blame The White Tie Affair for wanting to take a little refuge from the regimen of pop music. The band relented to Chicago for family time and Los Angeles for writing time. Now it seems, it’s once again go time for Chris Wallace and his crew. TWTA premiered a new single on its MySpace page Tuesday, “You Look Better When I’m Drunk.” Before Wallace heads back on the road with his fellow Chicagoans for radio promo, he called in to “The Ralphie Radio Show.”

“I wish I could actually hear you play (the new single) on the radio,” remarked Wallace. The song spun later in the evening on the “Daily Download” segment, and yes, I did remind the lead singer that “The RRS” streams online. “That would be my – ding, ding – first time hearing it.”

Coincidentally, “The Ralphie Radio Show” played “Candle (Sick and Tired)” before any other show on-air as well. So if it’s possible to be someone’s first, twice… well, looks like we’ve accomplished that.
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Check out the new single on TWTA's MySpace page!
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All kidding aside, it’s refreshing that despite all of the success, the novelty hearing his own band’s tune on the radio hasn’t worn on Wallace. The latest track is very mainstream friendly, heavy on production in vocal effects laced with synthesizers and a thumping beat.

“I thought of the idea years ago,” said the front man. “It’s like, everything’s a little bit better when you’re drinking and when you’re partying and stuff like that.”

Wallace noted the track’s theme is quite relatable.

“You get a phone number at a bar, or club or something, just out, and you go home and look ‘em up on Facebook or something like that, and you’re like, ‘Ooh! Alright…’” he joked. “Seemed like a lot better idea when I was drinking.”

Hopefully for Wallace, the idea to create a song from such experiences will translate well with audiences – sober or not.

DAILY DOWNLOAD: V.V. Brown Confronts Her Fears In A Cleaver Fashion On 'Shark In The Water'

V.V. Brown called in to "The Ralphie Radio Show" to chat about her single, "Shark In The Water."

Part 1: "Shark In The Water", Fearing Big Bird


Part 2: Touring with Pink