Ginuwine‘s baby making bop ‘Pony‘ finds a friend in Hip Hop’s Elijah Blake this week, delivered by the singer during his recent performance at Richmond’s Stone Soul.
Watch out Taylor Swift, Madonna seems to be planning to release a ‘Bad Blood’ video of her very own.
That’s right, after Ms. Swift enlisted a number of A-List sisters to star in the aforementioned music video the ‘Material Girl’ has hinted that she may do the very same for her new single ‘Bitch I’m Madonna.’
After a brief rest on the bench, From The Vault is back with yet another classic. Today’s pick comes courtesy of the ever-epic Jennifer Lopez and her one of her signature jams ‘Jenny From The Block’.
After asserting that she was “real” in 2001, Lopez clearly still had a few concerns on her mind regarding the public’s perception of herself. In late 2002, she unleashed the beast that was the ‘Jenny’ single and pressed on with the idea that fame and money didn’t change her, meanwhile picking herself up a new nickname.
Obviously, not everyone was convinced by the glamorous diva’s theme of humility… still the song was a worldwide hit which peaked at #3 both in the US and the UK, #5 in Australia and in France and #1 in Canada.
The single, the first of Jen’s third offering ‘This Is Me… Then’ was produced by Trackmasters, written by Lopez and Corey Rooney and heavily relies on many samples such as ‘Heaven and Hell Is On Earth’ by 20th Century Steel Band and Boogie Down Productions’ ‘South Bronx.’
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Unafraid of mixing business and pleasure, it wasn’t surprising that Lopez’s then-fiancé Ben Affleck served as the main attraction of the song’s visual. The paparazzi-themed affair is made of a selection of “stolen shots” of Bennifer in their everyday life.
Like the message in the song, the Francis Lawrence-directed video did not sit well with everybody – especially at a time when the couple were undoubtedly overexposed. Still it was a smash and gained even more recognition throughout the years because of its media-voyeuristic theme.
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From where we’re sitting, one of the reasons Lopez is still sought after 20+ years in the game is because she understands the importance of “celebrity culture” and is always willing to play the game.
While some would call her actions (such as this video_ calculated, we see them as smart. Indeed, more often than not, her moves are attached to a greater cause – whether a movie, album or charity. Put simply, unlike some of her peers today, there often is a method to the melee when it comes to J.Lo. And we’re entirely “here” for it.
Congratulations are in order for Hip-Hop newbie Elijah Blake.
For, weeks before the June 23rd unveiling of his debut album ‘Shadows & Diamonds’ the performer has seen its first single ‘I Just Wanna’ makes moves on the Billboard charts.
As his new single ‘Record Straight’ heats up online the performer promotes his new movie ‘Dope’ alongside his co-star Chanel Iman!
The project is executive-produced by the star’s step-father Diddy and also features performances put on by Zoe Kravitz, the rapper Tyga, Kimberly Elise and Forest Whitaker.
What it’s all about?
Press play to watch the interview below before its June 19th North American release date!
‘Poison’ performer Rita Ora had the 80,000 in attendance at last night’s Capital FM Summertime Ball spellbound.
The 24-year-old captivated with a hit-heavy set, which included chart-toppers such as ‘R.I.P,’ ‘How We Do,’ and 2014’s ‘I Will Never Let You Down.’
Serial brand ambassador Ora also offered a rousing rendition of her new single ‘Poison,’ which – in light of healthy airplay and ample video views – is poised for major success.
Check out the Roc Nation priori in action with her boys below…
That’s right, Natalie La Rose’s hit single has risen on the UK Radio Airplay Chart this week.
The song shows positive signs of growth in the market despite heavy competition fronted by Tinashe, Ciara and Alesha Dixon.
Hip Hop couple Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill rocked the ‘X Games‘ for the former’s fans last night, attending the event before they hit the road for the U.S. leg of her sold-out ‘The Pinkprint Tour.‘
The Austin, Texas event saw the rapper perform hits from the tour’s parent album ‘The Pinkprint’ and celebrate the release with the help of her new (and undeniably improved) backing dancers after teasing a collaboration with her opening acts Tinashe and Dej Loaf.