The full version of the new Beyonce snippet, 'Should Have (Now I Know)', which was posted yesterday has surfaced. Said to be produced by Ryan Tedder, the Synth-Pop ballad is fantastic on many a level. With it's fresh sound and Beyonce's trademark near-flawless vocal delivery, this one is definitely a winner. After hearing this, I'm kinda optimistic about the potential of her new album.
Hit or Miss?
Labels: Beyonce
Mary nailed it! The band definitely add an extra element to the track and it helps that Mary was on her 'A Game' vocally too. 'Stay Down' is hands-down my favourite Mary track since 'Be Without You', so it's great to see the song get the single/performance treatment.
What do you think of the performance?
Labels: Mary J. Blige
Though Solange's new single 'I Decided' was released digitally a while back, it is this, the Freemasons remix, that will be released as her official first single over here in Europe (it is being touted as the 'Part 2'). Having worked their magic with Kelly Rowland's 'Work' earlier this year, the 'Masons really came through for Solange; I'm actually liking this mix more than the original. What's more, considering the music that is dominating the charts on this side of the pond, Solange may just have a chance of doing big things on this side of the pond also.Labels: Solange
The video for The Game's latest single 'Game's Pain', featuring R&B songstress Keyshia Cole, premiered on BET today. I'm really feeling both the song and the accompanying vid too. 'Game's Pain' is the first single to be lifted from the California rapper's forthcoming album 'L.A.X'(due July 1st) via Interscope.
What do you think of the video/ song?
Labels: Keyshia Cole, The Game
After a brief hiatus, the Pussycat Dolls are back on the music scene with their blazing new single 'When I Grow Up'. Produced by Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins, the uptempo song is definitely one for the clubs. Interestingly, it seems that it's not only Nicole on vocals this go round. Good stuff.Labels: Nicole Scherzinger, Pussycat Dolls
The long-awaited debut of Jennifer Hudson's first official single is over; 'Spotlight' surfaced earlier on today. I'm kinda on the fence with this one; it's certainly not what I expected. Is it me or does Jennifer sound kinda like she's holding back vocally? I'm here waiting for her to belt like we know she can, yet she doesn't. I'm guessing those calling for her to stop 'over-singing' will be appeased. Saying that, I do feel the song has 'grower' potential. Hudson's debut album is set to hit stores in September via J Records.Labels: Jennifer Hudson
As Beyonce continues work on her third studio album, another snippet of new material - presumed to have been recorded recently - has surfaced titled 'Now I Know'. I must say the ballad sounds great - she's really on top of her vocal game as well. Labels: Beyonce
Foxy Brown's long-awaited LP 'Brooklyn's Don Diva' was released recently. In what has to be some kind of joke, the rapper claims she's only just heard it: “Unfortunately, during my incarceration, this CD was compiled without my approval. I heard this CD in its entirety, for the first time, just says ago and was devastated.
In another phase of my life and career, I would have dealt with this situation with litigation, but for the benefit of my fans and in the wake of the profound spiritual cleansing I recently underwent in prison, I made the decision to settle our creative differences amicably.’
Foxy is so confident she can re-up and bring the album back to the level of her previous releases, she promised to ‘deliver the biggest street album in female rap history." {Source}
Could the lack of interest among the record-buying public be the cause for Foxy's sudden charge of heart in regard to the album? She's not fooling anyone if she's trying to say she didn't know the album was going to be released. If it's wack and she just found out, that's all on her and no one else. SMH...
Your thoughts?
Labels: Foxy Brown
Poetry
Labels: Danity Kane
The video for Michelle Williams' new single 'We Break The Dawn' was supposed to premiere yesterday but has since been delayed. In her latest MySpace blog, the singer spoke on, among other things, the video's debut as well as strategy for the single:I don't think the video will be ready to premiere as posted!!! I thought that I should let you know!! Trust me....I am so ready for it to be out, but at the same time I want it to be perfect for you guys!!!! I know that I'm disappointing many of you out there who have been ANXIOUSLY waiting!!! That's kinda why I hate when dates are set and made public and then the artist or label decides to change it!!! It's been a lot of that lately in the industry!!! Hopefully by Monday.....the world will see it!!!
Once again "momma" is sooooooo sorry about this!!!!!
Y'all like that new picture huh?? It shows my mature, "sophisterated" side!! (yeah yeah...before it hits national press....I know the word is SOPHISTICATED!!!) I was the winner of many spelling bee's back in my day!!! LOL
I want to also address to many people who have concerns about WBTD getting radio airplay......there is a plan for impact at radio....BUT you guys can still request it!!! The politics of the business is what it is!!! I can't stress it enough but show business is 90% business and 10% show!!!! That's why you gotta love it to wanna stay and deal with the craziness!!! To whom much is given, much is required!!!
I'm definitely rambling all over the place!! I just wanna make sure that I cover everything!!!
I love, love, love each and every person reading this!!! Thanks for the love and ENCOURAGEMENT!!! I haven't felt so much love in a lonnnnnnnnnng time and I appreciate ALL of you!!!! Thanks to everyone who purchased my single!!! If I could I'd personally kiss ya!!!! (on the cheek that is!!!!!) I feel that this year is a BIG one!! The number 8 means new beginning....2008 I'm definitely chartering on new territory.....but I need you guys to help me win!!!!
Ummmmmmm what else??? I think I'll save the rest for my video blog.... but I have yet to figure out how to articulate what I feel!!! I'll sign off by saying.... ladies ALWAYYYYYYYYYYYS trust your gut!!!!! Do what's right for the long run!!!!! I still have love for the fellas....I won't leave you guys out!! Anyhoo........God Bless You!!!!
Michelle
It's a shame about the video. Monday is just around the corner, so here's hoping it debuts then. Random tidbit: you've just got to love Michelle's personality.
Any thoughts?
Labels: Michelle Williams
Rihanna's latest single has rocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making history in the process. Check out the report via Billboard: The song's bump is the second-best leap to No. 1 in Hot 100 history, trailing only Maroon 5's 64-1 jump with "Makes Me Wonder" last May. Coincidentally, Rihanna is featured on the band's "If I Never See Your Face Again" which will debut tomorrow at No. 57. With the lofty digital take, Rihanna now owns two of the top three opening week download tallies in chart history. Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" set the mark with 286,000 last month, surpassing the 277,000 moved by Rihanna's "Umbrella" when it debuted in the June 9, 2007 issue. "Take a Bow" is one of four new songs on an expanded CD/DVD edition of Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" album, due June 17 via Def Jam.Call me a hater or whatever, but that is some garbage right there. Simple as. It's very disheartening to see an artist put out any old rubbish (and 'Take A Bow' is rubbish IMO), and hit the top if the charts. In all fairness to Rihanna, even the best artists have had wack songs perform very well; but it's getting a little worrying when the top spot seems to be occupied by whoever's 'shove (insert artist name) down your throat...till you like it' promo team did the best job. SMH...
Labels: Rihanna
Word has it that Nelly's latest LP 'Brass Knuckles' has been pushed back yet again. The St. Louis native had been set to release the album on June 24th, following a series of unmet release dates prior. The record is now slated to hit stores on August 19th. It's worth noting that 'Brass Knuckles' was set to compete with efforts by The Game, G-Unit as well as Ne-Yo which were set to drop on the same date - yet all have been delayed.Labels: Nelly
For all her hollering and 'church wailing', I must say that Fantasia 'brought it' and then some. Even with the song not really being catered to that audience, she still managed to engage the studio audience. Definitely anticipating the new album. Good stuff.
What do you think of the performance?
Labels: Fantasia
Our friends over at RapUp.com, revealed the official album art for G-Unit's forthcoming album 'Terminate On Site (T.O.S) '. 
The nominations for the 2008 BET Awards were announced yesterday (May 15th).
Your thoughts?
Labels: T-Pain
I'm kinda taken a-back by her the looseness of her comments. Can't say I disagree, though LOL. Anyway, peep Rocsi interviewing 50 and the G-Unit yesterday on 106 & Park:
Interesting contrast LMAO...
Any thoughts?
Labels: 50 Cent
Taking a break from tour rehearsal, Janet Jackson made an appearance at the flagship store launch of Alexander McQueen Boutique in Los Angeles yesterday. Different is definitely the word for this ensemble, but I must say Ms. Jackson did pull it off rather well.Labels: Janet Jackson
Newly married diva Mariah Carey stopped by the Ellen Degeneres Show earlier this week to talk about her much-publicized marriage to Nick Cannon. I guess this is legit as it's going to get - straight from the horses mouth.
Any thoughts?
Labels: Mariah Carey
Billboard.com have revealed some very interesting details about Ciara forthcoming studio album 'Fantasy Ride': R&B singer Ciara has slated her third album, "Fantasy Ride," for a September release via Jive. Rather than one standard CD, the music will be spread across three separately packaged discs, bundled together, each with five to six songs catering to a different theme.Now that's what I'm talking about! Despite Ciara being immensely talented, I oft wonder how she'd be able to take it to the next level artistically and leave a lasting impression Ala the Beyonce's and co etc. This, her latest venture, really seems to be her real 'evolution'.
The first disc is called "Groove City" and will contain sensual songs like "Promise," while the second disc is called "Crunktown" and includes tracks akin to Ciara's 2004 introductory single, "Goodies." Finally, the up-tempo "Kingdom of Dance" will showcase Ciara's house-leaning, freestyle-tinged cuts.
Producer Tricky Stewart, who crafted Rihanna's "Umbrella," is co-executive-producing the project along with Ciara. Danja is helming both "Crunktown" and "Kingdom of Dance," while "Groove City" is led by Tricky and Jasper.
An official single will drop in June, according to the label.
Labels: Ciara
Your thoughts?
Great performance. 'Here I Stand' hits stores May 27th.
What do you think of the performance?
Labels: Usher
According to the NY Daily News, the much talked about jailhouse nuptials between rappers Remy Ma and Papoose was cancelled after Papoose tried to smuggle in...wait for it...handcuff keys. Check out the report:"A wedding was scheduled today and a visitor to that wedding service was found to be in possession of jail contraband so the wedding was canceled," a correction official told the Daily News.
"The key that was found today easily opened handcuffs that we and other law enforcement officials use," the official said.
Now the 29-year-old Brooklyn-born Papoose - real name Shamele Mackie - won't be able to see his fiancée until November.
"The visitor was sanctioned by not being able to visit Rikers Island again for six months," the official said. "He was asked to leave."
So was Papoose trying to break out his rap queen, whose real name is Remy Smith, from the joint?
Neither his or her camp were saying - but Remy has every reason to be eager to get cut loose.
The 26-year-old Terror Squad rap princess faces up to 25 years at today's sentencing for shooting her friend Makeda Barnes-Joseph in the stomach last July outside a Meatpacking District club.
Papoose was not charged after he voluntarily surrendered the key to authorities.
He was quickly ushered out of the jail and never got to enter the prison island's Rose M. Singer chapel in which the two were set to say their "I do's."
I'm falling over myself here LOL. I mean, what the...
*Update: Remy Ma's sentence was also handed down today:
Remy Ma has been sentenced to eight years in prison in the shooting a woman outside a Manhattan nightclub
The state Supreme Court sentence was handed Tuesday to the 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Remy Smith, for assault, weapon possession and attempted coercion.
Remy Ma, who could have faced up to 25 years in prison, was teary-eyed as she heard the sentence.
She says last summer's shooting was an accident; an appeal is planned.
Correction officials say they called off her weekend wedding at the Rikers Island jail after the groom — fellow rapper Papoose — showed up with a handcuff key.
Remy Ma's lawyer, Ivan Fisher, denies the key could be used to unlock handcuffs. Papoose isn't charged.
Fisher says the two still plan to wed. {Source}
Your thoughts?
R&B star Kelly Rowland hit the red carpet at the London premiere of the much-publicized 'Sex & The City' movie yesterday. Ms. Kelly looked on-point!Labels: Kelly Rowland
As part of ESSENCE's annual 'Black Music Month', the June issue of the renown magazine features R&B/Soul heavyweights Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott on special edition covers. Each speaks to the magazine about their storied careers and how they've managed to stay relevant.Labels: Alicia Keys, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige
As reported, Ashanti is set to serve up 'Body On Me', featuring boyfriend Nelly and Akon, as the follow-up to current single 'The Way That I Love You'. We've just received a 90 sec snippet of the track, which seems like a definite summer hit. Check it out...LISTEN: Body On Me (Snippet) (ft. Nelly & Akon)
Labels: Ashanti
To celebrate the release of Kelly Rowland's fantastic new album 'Ms. Kelly: Deluxe', That Grape Juice are giving you the chance to win one of five copies - signed by the Grammy Award winning star herself.<
