Kelly Rowland is pounding the promotional pavement in support of new book ‘Whoa, Baby,’ but music remains her top priori.
It’s been four years since the Destiny’s Child diva released her last album ‘Talk A Good Game,’ which spurned the Gold-certified ‘Kisses Down Low.’
In the time since, she’s gotten married, become a mother, amped up her TV endeavours, and commenced work on her next LP.
During a visit to Access Hollywood this week, Rowland provided an update on the latter, confirming that the as yet untitled set will indeed hit stores this year….
Her excitement is exciting.
Fingers crossed the new material arrives sooner rather than later.
British newcomer Dua Lipa has been building a steady buzz over the last year in the run-up to the release of her self-titled debut album.
Due in stores on June 2nd via Warner Bros, the set showcases her brand of dangerously addictive Pop, which boasts a credible edge.
Assisting on the project are acts such as Chris Martin (Coldplay) and Miguel, who features on the song ‘Lost In Your Sight.’
A funky slice of retro Soul-Pop, the track sees the singers trade verses about being in the bliss of love.
Refreshing from a production and vocal standpoint, this makes for a delicious addition to both of their discographies.
Take a listen below…
Dua Lipa album Tracklisting
1. Genesis
2. Lost In Your Light ft. Miguel
3. Hotter Than Hell
4. Be The One
5. IDGAF
6. Blow Your Mind (Mwah)
7. Garden
8. No Goodbyes
9. Thinking ‘Bout You
10. New Rules
11. Begging
12. Homesick
Deluxe:
13. Dreams
14. Room For 2
15. New Love
16. Bad Together
17. Last Dance
2017 has brought with it projects from some of today’s top titans – such Drake, Ed Sheeran, and Kendrick Lamar.
Yet, this year is noteworthy on another front.
Namely, the lengthy list of releases celebrating their 15th (yes 15th) anniversary.
As the age adage goes: time flies. And, in reminiscing on the following, we’re sure you’ll agree,
Journey back with TGJ below….
Ashanti – Foolish
In a world where Beyonce was yet to make her stamp as a solo artist, Ashanti’s debut established her as the definitive one to watch in the early 2000s. Cut from her self-titled album ‘Ashanti,’ ‘Foolish’ remains an R&B classic that still knocks til this day.
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Nelly – Hot In Herre
Arguably one of Nelly’s most notable hits, ‘Hot In Herre’ is plucked from the rapper’s Grammy nominated album ‘Nellyville.’
Released at the height of his popularity, the track remains the gas to set any party off!
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Missy Elliott – Work It
No introduction needed for this rap veteran. Missy Elliott’s ‘Work It’ remains a musical staple. With enduring cuts like these, the four-time Grammy award winner opened, or should we say bulldozed, doors for the Nicki’s and Iggy’s of the world.
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Jay-Z & Beyoncé – ’03 Bonnie & Clyde
Before becoming music’s first family, The Carters were ‘on the run’ in their first joint effort ’03 Bonnie & Clyde.’ Fifteen years later, the couple have a wealth of success – both together and apart – as well as a growing brood – including their daughter Blue Ivy and a set of twins the world is waiting to obsess over.
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Jennifer Lopez & LL Cool J – All I Have
‘All I Have’ may have hit airwaves back in 2002, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t belt it word for word when it shuffles through our library. The Debra Laws assisted cut is still one of our favorites from both J.Lo and LL.
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Feeling old? Where were you when you first heard these bops? Which was your jam? Let us know below!
Keke Palmer and Quavo of the Hip-Hop force Migos have welcomed the arrival of their song ‘Wind Up‘, recorded and released as a collaborative effort by the acts.
Wind up / Tell them old ******* line up, line up / ‘Fore I put her in a grinder, grinder / All my boss bitches wind up, wind up.
The number serves as a taste of things to come from Keke and her creative camp this year and she juggles her commitments in Hollywood with the creation of her next studio project.
Found her on an island / She looks like she’s from China / Her best friend’s a stylist.
Listen below…
Her last project ‘Lauren’ impacted the world on November 4th 2016 and peaked at #18 on the US R&B Albums chart.
1. Doubtful 2. Got Me ****** Up feat. Dreezy 3. Jealous 4. Pressure 5. Hands Free
Yet to hear the release?
Make your way over to Apple Music to give it a spin?
The implosion of Mary J. Blige‘s marriage to manager Kendu Isaacs continues to play out all sorts of publicly.
Currently in the midst of dirty divorce, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul has filed new papers pertinent to original petition for the dissolving of the union.
In the latest submission, MJB claims Isaacs took more than $420,000 from her and labelled it “travel charges.”
The singer asserts that said funds were were not business-related and didn’t even include her. It’s her belief that he spent the money on his girlfriend; a girlfriend Mary says was in the picture before their split.
As reported, Isaacs is seeking spousal support to the tune of $110,000 a month – to support his lifestyle, including that of his children and elderly parents.
Mary has deemed the request ludicrous (which it is).
Her latest filing comes after an expletive filled tweet declaring her hate for Isaacs was posted on her Twitter page. She has gone on to claim she was hacked.
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Despite the drama unfolding in her private live, the star is pushing on professionally with the release of new album ‘Strength Of A Woman.’ The LP hits stores April 28th.
Zayn has summer success in sight with hot new single ‘Still Got Time’ – the video for which premiered moments ago.
The cut, which features PARTYNEXTDOOR, received a favourable response upon its arrival last month and looks set to be a chart scorcher for the former One Direction star.
It follows Taylor Swift collaboration ‘I Don’t Wanna Live Forever’ from the ’50 Shades Of Grey’ soundtrack and serves as the first taste of Zayn’s sophomore album.
Having already peaked at #24 on the Hot 100 without a visual, the debut of the clip will likely send this into the stratosphere thanks to streaming.
Check it out below…
Fitting.
Despite the numerous setbacks, we’re still intrigued by the prospect of Zayn as a solo force. Once he’s able to conquer his issues as a live performer, he could be a proper problem for the competition. Because the material is definitely on-point.
Cuba Gooding Jr and his brother Omar Gooding have learned that their beloved father Cuba Gooding Sr has passed away.
The soul singer’s body was found in his car parked which was parked in San Fernando Valley and was unable to be revived by paramedics when he was discovered at 1pm.
Unofficial reports cite an alcohol overdose as his cause of death.
He would have been 73 on April 27th.
Cuba Jr spoke about his father fondly during a recent edition of Inside the Actors Studio.
I remember, one of my earliest memories … he would perform at Disneyland, and after his performances, they would close it off to the general public and all the performers’ kids would go on the rides as many times as they’d want.
He would pull me up on stage with him and make me finish the song because I’d seen him perform all the time. It was a lot of feeling like, ‘I come from royalty.
News that he’ll joining the likes of T.O.P, 2NE1 and Girls Generation in the K-Pop clan comes as he continues to welcome stellar reviews penned to celebrate his role in the Netflix original series ‘The Get Down‘.
A release date for the single is yet to be announced.
Unfamiliar with some of the conversation surrounding the lucrative genre?
As the June release date for their fifth and final album approaches, you can expect to see more and more of TLC on the promo trail in its support.
Kicked off by the tune, ‘Way Back’ (released last week), the ‘Girl Talk’ duo were most recently spotted at ‘Big Boy TV’ talking about it and the rest of the gems that will line their new project, producers featured, video plans, those pesky #TLCGoingToJail jokes, and so much more.
While we wait to see what the ladies are cooking up, see their sit down with Big Boy inside:
A month after introducing ‘It’s A Vibe,’ one of many releases from his forthcoming album, ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,’ rapper 2 Chainz‘ star-studded track – featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Jhene Aiko, and Trey Songz – has been given the video treatment.
A gift for his fans celebrating “4/20,” the chill visual sees its four stars living out their “fantasies” in everything from neon lit backdrops to swanky nightclubs.
The heavily pregnant star is due to give birth any day to her second child – which’ll be her first with husband Russell Wilson.
Throughout, she’s been embracing rather than vacating the limelight.
Case in point these new snaps.
Shared on social media, the ‘I Bet’ belter billed her current state as a “balancing act.” We certainly see what she means!
Though she has a delivery pending, CiCi still has music on the mind. She recently inked a new record deal with Warner Bros and promises her new music will aim to “make the world dance.”
Beyonce continues to rack up the accolades – even when pregnant with her feet up.
The superstar singer, who is expecting twins, has just added another award to her shelf: a Peabody Award.
In a press statement, it was announced that the diva’s 2016 visual album ‘Lemonade’ is a winner at the Peabody’s, which salutes excellence in television, radio and digital broadcasting.
The project, which arrived last April, is among seven honorees in the Entertainment category.
Joining ‘Lemonade’ are FX series ‘Atlanta,’‘Better Things,’ ‘Horace and Pete,’ ‘Happy Valley,’ ‘National Treasure,’ and HBO’s ‘Veep.’
“Lemonade draws from the prolific literary, musical, cinematic, and aesthetic sensibilities of black cultural producers to create a rich tapestry of poetic innovation. The audacity of its reach and fierceness of its vision challenges our cultural imagination, while crafting a stunning and sublime masterpiece about the lives of women of color and the bonds of friendship seldom seen or heard in American popular culture.”
For folk not in the know, the Peabody’s are one of the more revered honors in critics circles. As such, it’s a huge look for Beyonce and all involved.
The 76th annual Peabody Awards tapes May 20th at Cipriani Wall Street in NYC and airs on PBS and Fusion on June 2nd.
