With momentum for his new single ‘Fine China‘ reaching fever pitch today, Chris Brown made his merry way to ‘The Today Show‘ to push it even further.
Unfortunately, while he was extremely open to discuss his long running relationship with Rihanna and apologize for assaulting her back in 2009, his attempt to prove himself a changed man was thwarted when Matt Lauer confronted him with the many dramas that have occurred since them.
The US music market has seen sales generated by digital releases surpass the $4 billion mark this year- according to a report by our friends over at Hits Daily Double.
No doubt excellent news for a business plagued by declining physical sales in recent years, heights reached by digital outlets have many to thank for this new feat. Many, which include R&B leader Frank Ocean, Rap domina Nicki Minaj and Roc Nation’s Rihanna.
Fresh from unwrapping new video ‘Fine China’, stage blazer Chris Brown stopped by Hot 97 radio station for a candid chat with Angie Martinez.
Watch below as a super frank C-Breezy dishes on his new album ‘X’, cooking up ten videos for it, his relationship(s) with Rihanna and Karrueche Tran, turning down Oprah, beefing with Drake and much more.
Say what you will about Nicole Scherzinger, but the former Pussycat Doll is as versatile a Pop star as it gets.
Renown for her pelvic thrusts and weave flicks, the 34-year-old reverted to regal during a tribute to iconic musician Andrew Lloyd over the weekend.
The ‘Boomerang’ singer was tapped to perform at ITV’s ‘Andrew Lloyd Webber 40 Years’ special, performing Evita classic ‘Don’t Cry For Me Argentina’ (made famous by Madonna).
Wel…almost. For, months before fans will be able to watch her star on the CBS thriller ‘Second Sight’, the ‘Celibacy Blues‘ chanteuse has revealed that she is hard at work on her fifth studio album.
From The Vault is back this week with a yet another classic. We’re taking you back to the year 1996 when a one of a kind trio released their breakthrough single. We’re talking ‘Fu-Gee-La’ by the exceptional Fugees.
The first single from their magnum-opus and Hip-Hop landmark ‘The Score’, the tune was largely based on an interpolation of blue-eyed-Soul master Teena Marie’s ‘Ooh La La La’ as well as a clever sample of ‘If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don’t Want To Be Right’ by Jazz man Ramsey Lewis. Produced by ever-present Salaam Remi, this is the song that introduced the three lyricists’ impeccable flows as well as Ms. Hill’s smooth vocals to the general public.
Charting at #29 and #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts respectively, the single managed to garner some worldwide recognition placing at #21 in the UK and peaking at the 6th position of the German charts.
Those chart positions might not be as impressive as their next single ‘Killing Me Softly’ (which went on to hit #1 practically everywhere it was released), yet ‘Fu-Gee-La’ remains the dynamic trio’s best selling single in the US.
For its accompanying video, the band turned to director Guy Guillet which resulted in a cinematic visual set in the island of Jamaica where Pras, Wyclef and Lauryn all portray robbers on the run.
The shots showing the artists interacting and just vibing of each other leaves us with a bittersweet taste of nostalgia. For unlike many of today’s act’s, the Refugee Camp’s output has always been of such musical and lyrical substance, yet petty squabbles and personal drama makes a reunion highly unlikely.
Still with ‘The Score’ sounding as fresh today as 17 years ago (we know; time flies right?) we are positive it will remain an inspiration for music lovers of today and tomorrow.
With three solo albums under her belt, this year will mark the sweet arrival of Kelly Rowland‘s fourth studio effort ‘Talk A Good Game’.
While a release date for the project is yet to be announced, the last year has seen anticipation for the project intensify with murmurs that she had enlisted a number of the industry’s hardest hitters to aid in its conception…one of these being a certain Pharrell Williams.
Now watch as she shares brand new details on the release with our friends over at ‘The Big Tigger Show’. The spot, which also saw her defend Beyonce’s latest offering, ‘Bow Down’.
With the release of Fantasia‘s new album ‘Side Effects Of You’ drawing nearer, the American Idol alum has given fans a preview of the hotly anticipated set.
As earlier reported, the Soul-filled songbird stopped the Tom Joyner Morning Show to perform new single ‘Lose To Win’ this week; while there she also shared select clips from ‘Side Effects’.
Shortly before talent-devoid “divas” dominated charts with their brand of EDM or autotune-assisted fly-by-night hits (see: Katy Perry, Ke$ha, and oh na na what’s her name), 2006 saw an assembly of legendary divas gathered to be honored by Queen of Talk Oprah Winfrey.
Indeed, it would take someone with Winfrey’s stature to unify Patti Labelle, Gladys Knight, Janet Jackson, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and so many other legendary female entertainers and activists (Coretta Scott King, Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, etc) for one worthy cause. Uniting for what was christened ‘The Legends Ball’, living legends lent their talents and stories for a group of distinguished guests including some of today’s top performers (Alicia Keys, Ashanti, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, and more).
Despite the absence of noted divas Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, and more, the three-day event (filmed for an ABC special) still won praise from viewers – especially its gospel themed finale.
With gospel hitmaker Bebe Winans at the helms, the ladies kicked off an impromptu “mic toss” where the singers showcased their gifts to the inspirational classic ‘A Wonderful Change’. Press PLAY above to see divas in action who earned the titling from their talent and not fashion accessories (note: no pitching correcting/modifying machines were on site).
Without fresh controversy to drive up ‘dem sales’, this week has ‘Battleship’ star Rihanna take a tumble on the UK charts. However, all is not lost.
For, in what should be the nudge her camp needs to drop her new single as soon as possible, Beyonce has done the opposite and enjoyed a sales boost in the nation following the airing of her ‘Life Is But A Dream’ documentary on Thursday night.
Kesyhia Cole continues the push for her latest album ‘Woman To Woman’ this week, embarking on a nationwide tour in support of the critically acclaimed release.
Joined by the ever impressive Chrisette Michelle, last night saw the tour stop at Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall where she showed love to her good friend Elijah Blake by performing the cut he penned for her, ‘I Choose You’.
