Behind The Music:T.I

Just got through watching T.I’s VH1 Behind The Music episode, which you can check out above. A great watch. I’m so glad they brought this show back.

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New Song: Amerie – ‘Heard Em All’ (2nd Single)

Amerie - 'Heard Em All' (2nd Single)

The second single to be lifted from Amerie’s ‘In Love & War’ LP, ‘Heard Em All’, surfaced today – and I’m glad to say it’s a winner. Produced by Eric Hudson and penned by Sean Garrett, the uptempo cut relies heavily on African drums and a haunting tribal-call sounding hook from Amerie. Frantic, fierce and future hit written all over, this is everything ‘Why R U’, as the album’s lead single, should have been. Hearing this definitely restores my faith in the project.
Tidbit: It was just the other day I was saying to a friend how I’d love to hear more traditional African influences in contemporary R&B and Hip-Hop.
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Estelle Performs With The Ting Tings At Brits

Grammy winner Estelle took to the stage at last night’s BRIT Awards here in London, as the show’s sole Urban performer (rolls eyes). Performing worldwide smash ‘American Boy’, Estelle joined with UK collective The Ting Tings for the performance, which I must say I enjoyed. 
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Jimmy Jam: "We’re Working On New Janet Album Now"

In an interview conducted last week, Jimmy Jam, of legendary production duo Jam & Lewis, revealed that he is currently working on the new Janet Jackson album. While not much else in the way of specific info was conveyed, it marks the first time since 2006’s ‘20 Y.O’ that Jackson and the duo have worked together. 
I’m really anxious to find out what this means for Janet in terms of a new label…album release date etc. Here’s hoping all falls into place for her this go-round. Say what you want, but you can’t say her post-Superbowl albums ‘Damita Jo’, ‘20 Y.O’ and ‘Discipline’ didn’t have several gems on them…can you?
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New Songs: LeToya – ‘Don’t Need You’ & ‘Lazy’ (Snippets)

It’s been more than 2 years since the release of LeToya Luckett’s Platinum certified debut solo effort. Though the LP’s follow-up had been slated for a 2008 release, label mergers etc caused for the album to be delayed until next year (word has it March 2009). In the meanwhile, snippets of two tracks believed to be for the album have surfaced in the form of ‘Don’t Need You’ and ‘Lazy’ – both of which you can listen to below:
Don’t Need You

Lazy

I must say, I’m impressed. Yes, neither are ground-breaking, however I’m really feeling the more ‘R&B/Pop’ (Cross-over) sound they both have. I’ve always seen LeToya as having a lot of cross-over appeal, so I’m hopeful this is the route she embarks on with her sophomore LP.

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Beyonce Performs ‘Single Ladies’ Live! (Well…Kinda)

During hubby Jay-Z’s set at Power 105.1 show last night at New Jersey’s IZOD Center, Beyonce made a surprise appearance – giving short performance of her hotter than hot new release ‘Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)’. Clad in all black and backed by two dancers (not the one’s from the video unfortunately), Ms. Knowles definitely wet my appetite for the inevitable barrage of live performance we’ll be seeing from her over the next few months. Good stuff.

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T.I. – ‘Live Your Life (ft. Rihanna)’ Video

T.I.’s video for Rihanna assisted single ‘Live Your Life’ premiered on BET’s Access Granted literally within the hour. Epic, cinematic and befitting, the vid really is a winner. I must say I’ve been liking the song a whole lot more as of late; something the video, I’m sure, will ensure continues.

Tidbit: While Rihanna did look damn near flaw-less (she really is a stunner), she still moves oh-so-stiffly. Just thinking out aloud…

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Rihanna & Justin Timberlake On The Set Of ‘Rehab’

Rihanna & Justin Timberlake On The Set Of 'Rehab' It appears Def Jam have pulled a switch-a-roo and opted to release ‘Rehab’ as Rihanna’s next single, as opposed to the previously confirmed ‘Breakin’ Dishes’. The video for the single, which must be the 7th or 8th release from Ms. Fenty’s ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ LP (can you say ‘overkill’, especially when she’s looking to drop another album in 09), features Justin Timberlake, who wrote the cut.
Though lacking in the singing and performing area (basically what she is supposed to be known for), there’s no denying she looks great here. Shame her talents don’t stretch too far beyond that.

Rihanna & Justin Timberlake On The Set Of 'Rehab' Rihanna & Justin Timberlake On The Set Of 'Rehab' Rihanna & Justin Timberlake On The Set Of 'Rehab'

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Janet On Tyra Show

A somewhat crazy (but you have to love her) Tyra Banks went behind the scenes of Janet Jackson’s ‘Rock Witchu’ Las Vegas tour stop. Funny stuff.
Tidbit: Janet’s tour is back on the road after the singer’s brief illness. {Source}

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Danity Kane Splitting Up?

Despite all the rumors and subsequent denials, it really seems as if there may be trouble in Danity Kane – with a line-up change or complete dissolve looking like an increased certainty. The above trailer for the season finale of the current season of Making The Band 4 eerily seems to echo the reports about members being kicked out a couple of months back. Of course, this could all be for publicity – as the girls have been seen together once or twice this month, however I don’t see how persistent break-up rumors can be seen as good promotion. I guess we’ll all know the answer come next week.

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New Song: Keri Hilson – ‘Slow Dance’

Keri Hilson - 'Slow Dance'Recently, ‘Slow Dance’, a new cut from Keri Hilson’s hotly anticipated album ‘In A Perfect World’ surfaced. Produced by Polow Da Don (and co-written by Justin Timberlake), it comes as no surprise, then, that the song bares slight resemblance to Ciara’s ‘Promise’ – also produced by the Atlanta hit-maker.
Keri really seems to be on to a winner with this album of hers; each track I’ve heard thu far has been top notch – this included.

‘In A Perfect World’ hits stores October 7th.
{Many thanks to everybody and their Mama who forwarded this one along! LOL}

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Behind The Scenes: Nelly’s Sean John Underwear Shoot

Check out this behind the scenes footage of Nelly’s new Sean Jean Underwear shoot:

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Rihanna Performs At MTV Mobile Bang

‘It Girl’ of the moment, Rihanna, headlined the MTV Mobile Bang Concert which took place in Milan, Italy on Tuesday. Check out her performance of ‘Breakin’ Dishes’ below:

Granted she did exude more charisma than we’re used to seeing from her, watching this back really did have me asking myself ‘when the hell is Beyonce coming back?’ lol.

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Alicia Keys – ‘Superwoman’ Video

Alicia Keys really is churning out these singles, isn’t she? The video for the latest, ‘Superwoman’, premiered a couple of hours ago on the singer’s official website. Pretty simplistic, yet captures the essence of the song really well. Good stuff.

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