After surprising the world with the release in the December of last year, Beyonce‘s self-titled fifth LP enjoyed album sales that have seen her shift more in six months than a number of her contemporaries have in two years, outperforming the likes of Rihanna‘s ‘Unapologetic’, Usher‘s ‘Looking 4 Myself’ and Lady GaGa‘s 2013 release ‘ARTPOP.’
However, while its bold sound guaranteed the star critical acclaim, she wasn’t promised the success of its supporting singles, with music lovers unlikely to pick them up separately after purchasing them as part of the album.
Fortunately for her, they did and have now taken its latest single ‘Partition’ to Gold!
“When this song come on in the club they gon’ be like ‘Damn, that’s hot”
It seems Missy Elliott knew exactly what she was talking about when she recorded that very hook.
From The Vault is back this week with the party starter that is Keyshia Cole’s ‘Let It Go’. The high-octane cut saw the R&B chanteuse team up with Missy and mother-to-be Lil’ Kim.
Proving that the sophomore slump can be avoided, ‘Go’ was the first single from Cole’s hugely successful second effort ‘Just Like You’ – which was released in 2007. Featuring the Queen B and Elliott – who also took on production duties – the track serves as quite the ladies anthem.
It became Keyshia’s first solo Top 10 hit – she previously scored herself two of those with Sean Paul’s Give It Up To Me’ and of course Diddy’s ‘Last Night’ – hitting #7 on Billboard Hot 100. Elsewhere, it reached the pole position of the Hot Hip-Hop/R&B but unfortunately wasn’t released overseas.
Despite being situated in the well-treaded club backdrop, the Benny Boom-directed video successfully “sells” the laid-back vibe of the tune. What’s more, it showcased a new side of Keyshia – one that embodied the fiery feistiness of previous releases, but with a fun twist. It’s little surprise, then, that ‘Go’ and its accompanying video are considered Ms. Cole’s true breakthrough.
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Having recently announced the Summer arrival of her next LP ‘Point Of No Return’, we’re hopeful the project is actually the one that will see Keyshia return to the top of the Billboard tally. With her last two albums having been highly overlooked, ‘Return’ – in many ways – will be somewhat of make-or-break for the ‘Beautiful Music’ vocalist. That said, if the tracks ‘Rick James’ and ‘Next Time’ as well as their respective visuals are anything to go by, Team Keyshia is definitely on the right path.
The pop force that is Lady GaGa touched down in Pittsburgh on May 8th, rocking the ‘Consol Energy Centre’ with her big, bright and bold ‘ArtRave: The Artpop Ball‘ tour.
While there, she turned the heat up to dangerously high levels when she delivered her number ‘Sexxx Dreams‘, flaunting choreography pulled from her ‘Paparazzi’ routine on a stage just as colourful as the cut’s lyrics.
The heavily pregnant stage blazer shared a number of glowing shots of herself on Instagram today.
Looking all sorts of lush, the ‘Body Party’ belter styled and profiled, flaunting her uber pronounced baby bump.
How does the singer maintain such a svelte physique during her pregnancy? She told her 3 million Instagram followers that she walks 2-3 miles a day. Werk!
As previously reported, the singer is engaged to rapper Future. Their imminent bundle of joy will be CiCi’s first child and the Hip-Hop star’s fourth.
Peep more snaps below, including “selfies” with Kim Kardashian and her mother Kris Jenner.
Over the years, Hip-Hop icon Lil Kim has worn many things well. These days, though, she’s rocking pregnancy stunningly.
The 39-year-old ‘Whoa’ rapper, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Mr Papers, was snapped out and about in New York this weekend sporting a healthy glow.
Flip the hood to see another pic of the Queen Bee…
That Grape Juice caught up with the 23-year-old at the Broccoli City Festival, who readily dished on her new project, when fans can expect it, and much more.
Hit ‘PLAY’ above to watch our interview with JoJo!
As his ‘Maybach‘ pal Omarion shoots scenes for VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop LA’, Rick Ross finds himself in the centre of intense drama off-screen this week, after facing a barrage of insults sent his way by Hip Hop heavyweight Suge Knight.
Indeed, after claiming that deceased rapper Tupac is alive and well last week, Knight took to ‘Pop Candies TV’ to slam the ‘Sing For Me‘ performer, mocking his weight, jeering at his ties to the law and threatening to “beat his mother f***ing ass’ and play with his tetas.
As an albums seller, Jason Derulo‘s record has been unfortunate to say the very least, yet to see opening week numbers over the 50,000 mark since his debut.
However, he’s had no such problem selling the singles that support those albums, no doubt generating income and ‘Hot 100‘ love to silence any talk of him being a complete flop.
Now, after flying the flag for Urban Pop with ‘Talk Dirty’, the star has seen the LP’s Hip Hop cut ‘Wiggle‘ dominate YouTube as fans take to the outlet to declare their love for the song, doing so before it’s May 6th release. From a Rap remix from the Nicki Minaj-inspired Newella Cruella to a traditional cover by singer David Burton, peep the cut like you’ve never seen it before…below!
“Royals” starlet Lorde is the latest performer to be added to the “Billboard Music Awards 2014” lineup today, enlisted by the ceremony to perform her single “Tennis Court” at the star studded event.
