If you thought the set pics from Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Lay It On Me’ video shoot were hot tamale, wait till you see the action in motion!
Our friends over at Hip Hollywood were on set, and got the good good on all the day’s happenings – including Rowland and her troop of dancers getting down to the Anthony Burrell/Frank Gatson choreographed routine.
Footage after the jump…
‘How We Do’ rapper The Game may not be mostly remembered for insightfulness and thought-provoking statements, but his sentiments on closeted homosexual rappers in the industry did cause a firestorm this week. Blazing the blog-o-sphere, discussions on Game’s ‘insight’ (or maybe just plain sight) had tongues wagging. Agree or disagree, his disposition doesn’t delve into the unknown – just the unspoken.
Traipse the political terrene and anyone not living under a rock has seen the last couple of years spawn unprecedented progress in gay rights period, let alone in the Pop musical landscape. Lady Gaga, Jessie J, Ricky Martin, and Adam Lambert are just a few of the openly bi or gay stars who are pushing an envelope (arguably) signed and sealed by Melissa Etheridge, George Michael, and Boy George before them. But while Pop is busy pushing an envelope, hip hop maybe busy hiding it, sweeping it under the taboo throw rug. For while the male-dominated industry has embraced ‘openly’ bisexual rapstress Nicki Minaj, that embrace may border more on fantasy than respect. This, of course, would open up the argument that women who openly flaunt alternative lifestyles are more easily accepted than men.
Regardless, in a land where hyper-masculinity is often used to denote (and sometimes disguise) one’s ‘true’ hip hop identity, those who do not succumb to the stereotype are often branded ‘gay’. There are few R&B male singers who are relevant that haven’t had the title accompany their name at one period of time. So, we’ve already asked you:
‘Will Hip Hop ever accept an openly gay/bi male rapper or singer”. And we, as ever, appreciated your feedback. But now, let’s twist it. That Grape Juice wants to know:
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Now more than five years since the release of her debut album, it is safe to say that Cassie‘s career has been centred around everything but the music.
However, fans of the Bad Boy performer will be pleased to know that may just be about to change with the surfacing of a snippet for her new song, ‘King Of Hearts‘.
The release has been confirmed to be lifted from her upcoming LP, which is due in coming months.
Listen below…
You voted in your thousands, all in support of who you believed deserved the title of Rap’s Reigning Emperor.
In a list which included the likes of both The Game and Kanye West, Rappers of both sexes were included to pay homage to the plethora of both male and female Rappers whose artisty has both shaped and influenced the way the world sees Rap/Hip Hop music to day.
Now, find out who YOU decided was most deserving of this title below…
For all the social strides towards equality, the topic of homosexuality remains taboo in many an arena – not least in Hip-Hop.
Indeed, despite living in an era where displays of sexuality are as flagrant as ever, such showings in Urban music are almost exclusively of the hetrosexual (and often, misogynistic) persuasion.
Do such practices point to same-sex relations being non-existant in the Hip-Hop diaspora? Of course not. However, what is potently underscored here, is Hip-Hop’s willing silence on topics of the rainbow persuasion. Particularly when it pertains to artists active in the hyper-masculine field.
What’s bothersome for many, however, is the genre’s continued embrace of homophobic lyrics and images. Images which perpetuate the ideology that to be gay is to be ‘less’ than a man.
And yet for many industry and cultural analysts, such a stance is as ironic as ironic can be. For, the very industry at the heart of discussion is dominated by those of the gay persuasion. From make-up artists, to managers, to label execs, to – of course- artists themselves. Rapper the Game indeed made no mistake when he declared “Beyonce really should have sung, who run the world? Gays”. Well, at least when it comes to any such discussion relating to the music world.
As such, in our drive to continually push the envelope, That Grape Juice TV brings you a telling segment from Byron Hurt‘s 2007 documentary ‘Hip Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhymes’.
In this riveting piece, Hurt probes Hip-Hop’s homophobia and undercover displays homo-erotica in the videos and images of some your favourite rappers.
Be sure to let us know your thoughts below…
Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez delivered a casual look on the cover of this month’s US Weekly Style Issue.
Generating excitement within her fan base earlier this month with the surfacing of images from her ‘Papi’ video shoot, readers of the Style Issue will find advice from the entertainer on a number of issues.
From shopping on a budget to how she feels fans can achieve the styles and looks of their favorite stars.
Check out a revitalized looking Britney Spears arriving in Los Angeles just hours ago, returning from what is reported to be a mini vacation in France.
Accompanied by her long time boyfriend Jason Trawick and what appears to be her bodyguard, the entertainer was snapped leaving her private aircraft and entering her chauffeur driven vehicle.
More shots below courtesy of BreatheHeavy…
It’s been a long time coming, but change has finally come for Kelly Rowland‘s video predicament.
The R&B diva is set to thrill fans with not one, not two, but three videos – all shot this week.
First up is the much anticipated clip for ‘Lay It On Me’. Shot yesterday, the Sarah Chatfield and Frank Gatson directed clip sees the 30 year old stunner crank up the sexy and play with an elephant. Pics of which you can peep, via Rap Up, above and below.
The visual for ‘Here I Am’s first European offering ‘Down for Whatever’ shoots today, while Rowland is set to appear in the clip for Verse Simmons’ ‘Boo Thang’ – which she features on tomorrow.
You can’t knock her hustle.
Try as she may, singing just isn’t Rihanna‘s thing.
Yet, oh can Ms. Fenty strike a pose. Case, point, example her new ad for Armani Jeans.
Snapped by Steven Klein, the shoot channeled classic film noir – with a contemporary twist.
The 23 year old looks stunning in the edgy shoot which was unveiled today, marking yet another endorsement deal for the model.
Should the industry wake up from the slumber that allowed her and her marginal talent to hit it big, she’ll always have her looks to fall back on. Cassie-style.
Until then, we’ll bask in the fierceness that is this shot. Work!
Fearless. Ferocious. Free.
Just a few of the terms used to describe the tour de force that Rachel Kerr.
Having built a steady buzz on the live circuit, the Birmingham-bred singer-songwriter is ready to strike out on a grander scale, as she readies her EP for release before the year’s now. Prior to then, you can and hear her soar on this, the latest episode of The Splash!
Check out her cover of Amy Winehouse‘s take on ‘Valerie’ above…
In support of their latest LP and upcoming tour, Pop quartet JLS graced viewers of British game show ‘Red Or Black?‘ with a live rendition of their song ‘She Makes Me Wanna‘ just hours ago.
Dressed for the occasion and armed with their ever in sync backing vocals, the former X Factor UK contestants delivered a performace that many would agree showcased their abilities as dancers like never before.
Watch below at the 2.35 mark…
After achieving blockbuster first week sales from his latest album ‘The Carter IV’, Rap sensation Lil Wayne would have woken to more good news today with regards to this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards.
For the entertainer has scored a whopping 18 nominations, which include nods in the categories of Lyricist Of The Year and Best Live Performer.
More information below…
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