With record executive LA Reid sending Twitter into a frenzy just hours ago with the ‘confirmation’ of Pop songbird Ciara signing to his Epic label, many of her fans now await details regarding the performer’s long awaited upcoming album.

Expected to score a 2012 release date, very little is known about the LP’s creative direction and exactly which producers and songwriters Ms. Harris will enlist to help bring her ideas to life.

Now it’s your turn to play A&R.

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Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the passing of late R&B diva Aaliyah, Billboard.com asked 12 of today’s R&B’s leading ladies about the singer’s influence (on themselves and the industry).

While Ciara, Monica, and Keyshia Cole were just a few of the names listed who paid tribute to the ‘One In a Million’ singer, find out what they had to say and who else shared their thoughts after the jump:

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Though killing stages on the nationwide Radio Malibu Boom Station Invasion Concert, R&B princess Ciara wasn’t too busy to stop and divulge information about the happenings of her career.  The ‘Get Up’ singer is said to be gearing up for recording sessions as well as a move to new label home Epic Records.

See what else the ‘Promise’ singer is expecting in the near future after the jump:

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Ciara may be experiencing label issues of her own, however that hasn’t stopped the talented star from supporting Interscope’s newest group – Mindless Behaviour. Indeed, the ‘Ride’ singer features on the remix for the young quartet’s new single ‘My Girl (Remix)’ – which also features rapper Tyga and Lil Twist .

Check out the video, which premiered moments, below…

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Following mounting speculation that she had been dropped from her label, R&B diva Ciara has released a statement addressing the drama surrounding her music career as of late. The 25 year old does not hold back.

Find out what she had to say after the jump.

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Yet another new song from Dawn Richard’s upcoming ‘A Prelude To #ATELLTALEHEART’ mixtape has been released. The sensual ‘Vibrate’ was initially written by the Diddy-Dirty Money member for Ciara but she decided to keep it for herself. Listen to the record and hear her describe its concept below via VIBE:

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A new song from Jennifer Lopez has surfaced. ‘Take Care’ will reportedly appear on the entertainer’s new album, ‘Love?’, which is set to hit stores later this year. Listen to the song below:

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‘Basic Instinct’ may have been a chart disaster, however that isn’t stopping a certain Ciara from pressing on. For, according to a reliable source, the R&B star and her label Jive are set to release another single from the project next month.

Find out which it’ll be after the jump…

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The highly anticipated 1st single from Britney Spears‘ new album has finally been released! ‘Hold It Against Me’ was crafted by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, and will appear on the Pop icon’s 7th studio LP later this year. Give it a listen below:

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice  wants to know which 5 tracks defined the year 2010 for you?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; it could be something new, a throwback, religious or even something you made yourself! Both of ours are below (in no particular order):

Sam

1. Commander – Kelly Rowland

2. Ride – Ciara

3. O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah Chorus – Mariah Carey (Ft. Patricia Carey)

4. Bittersweet – Fantasia

5. Hands Tied – Toni Braxton

Trent

1. Take It Off – Ke$ha

2. O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah Chorus – Mariah Carey (Ft. Patricia Carey)

3. I’m The Best – Nicki Minaj

4. Firework – Katy Perry

5. Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home) – Usher

What are your top 5 songs of the year?

With her new album, ‘Basic Instinct’, on course to sell an underwhelming 35-40k in its 1st week, Ciara has ironically addressed the issue of low album sales with the Associated Press. The ‘Gimme Dat’ performer denounced the importance of record sales, claiming that they are “becoming smaller fraction of branding”.

See what Ciara had to say about the issue below:

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Sam

1) The Way You Love Me – Keri Hilson

2) Monster – Kanye West

3) Turn It Up  – Ciara & Usher

4) Smash Into You (‘I Am…World Tour) – Beyonce

5) My Redeemer Lives – Nicole C. Mullen

Trent

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?