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With just a few days left until it’s visual premiere, ‘Leave (Get Out)’ singer Jojo has gotten fans all riled up for ‘Disaster’ – the first offering from her forthcoming ‘Jumping Trains’ album.  Famed hip-hop director Benny Boom occupies the director’s chair on the pop cut that is steadily gaining buzz on radio and charts alike.

Speaking with FuseTV, the songstress dished on why the album is her most personal, inspirations behind the work, and more.  We’ve already shown you a behind-the-scenes look, now Jojo invites fans in to get more behind the scene looks at the cut’s accompanying video after the jump:

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The 90s R&B teen scene was already well occupied by the Brandys and Monicas of the world by the time then-18-year-old Mya came into play.  Sporting a soft soprano and street savvy dance moves, fans were introduced to what looked like Aaliyah’s distant R&B cousin.  However, time would prove Ms. Harrison to be more than a spinoff.

With her debut single boldly professing ‘It’s All About Me’ with fellow diva-in-training Sisqo, Mya blasted onto charts with a slew of R&B top 10 hits.  Then after her 2000 sophomore smash ‘Fear Of Flying’ soared up charts and yielded her signature #1 hit ‘Case of the Ex’, the ‘Movin’ On’ songbird was quickly moving into becoming a formidable force across multiple genre tallies – still following Aaliyah’s archetype of harmonizing with hip hop hitmakers (see: Jay Z, Jadakiss).  But, it would be her enlistment on 2001’s remake of ‘Lady Marmalade’ featuring then-rising Pop starlets Christina Aguilera, Pink and Rap queen Lil’ Kim that cemented the R&B star’s view on the Pop telescope.

And while the song’s tenure on charts did raise ‘Mya awareness’ in other arenas, it ushered in a dilemma as well.  Could she follow-up the joint effort with her own solo success?  The subsequent ‘Mizzaundastood’ and ‘Stripped’ eras of Pink and Christina‘s respective careers may have lifted them to new heights, but Mya’s ‘MoodRing’ failed to strike a similar chord with fans.  Its respectable chart entry and ‘My Love Is Like Whoa’ intro set it on the ground running initially, but just a few weeks later it had ‘fallen’ off charts faster than its second single – struggling to secure Gold status.

After a brief hiatus, the songstress returned with the Lil’ Wayne-assisted ‘Lock U Down’ from her fourth album ‘Liberation’ – which freely fell into obscurity.  This Japan-only release, followed by other albums of similar suiting, all indicated that Mya had lost her footing on US Pop charts.

So what’s the problem? Her sheer talent has kept her in mention with today’s top Urban divas, while movie and talent show appearances have, to some degree, kept her ‘celebrity’ alive.  But what we want to know is: were her previous chart shortcomings marketing mishaps or musical missteps?

You weigh in.  Product vs. promotion:  Have we seen the best of the ‘Best of Me’ songstress?  Or will the right product and/or promotion bring Mya back?

Your thoughts?

Harajuku Barbie Nicki Minaj got to play dress-up in ‘W’ magazine.  Generally known for paying homage to her rap predecessors, this time she took ‘taking a leaf out of the history books’ to a new level in her ever-regal, Francesco Vezzoli snapshots.

The images, which surface just days after the rapstress learned of her American Music Award nominations and revealed plans on album #2, can be found in the famed magazine’s November issue.

See more of Miss Minaj below (thanks to C.G.):

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Currently making many an impressive move on charts globally, ‘We Found Love’ is gearing up to become one of Rihanna‘s biggest hits to date.

Now peep the official behind the scenes footage from the video, which premieres in its entirety any day now…

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‘It’s nothing to a Boss’.  Probably the thoughts of famed rapper Ricky Rozay – known to most by moniker Rick Ross.  Earlier today, headlines over the net were ablaze with reports of Ross suffering a severe seizure while en route to Memphis, TN, – forcing his flight to make an emergency landing.

However, after friend and fellow rapper Wale took to Twitter to assure fans of Ricky’s well being, the Boss himself has now lent a visual to the social network to confirm such.  Undeterred by the events of earlier today, Ross did not mention his episode but did thank fans for concern and continued his flight to Memphis for the grand opening of a new ‘Wingstop’ restaurant.

Peep the Boss in action after the jump:

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As we reported here, fans of R&B diva Keyshia Cole have a new reason to look to 2012 as the Oakland-native revealed her 5th studio album is due is February.  The LP, titled ‘Woman To Woman’,  is reportedly set to unveil its lead single by December 2011.

‘Woman’ serves as the follow-up to Cole’s 2010 aluminum-selling  ‘Calling All Hearts’.   And, while the album didn’t much answer from record buyers, the ‘Different Me’ diva is undoubtedly hoping her new album has a different outcome.

With a new movie and reality show on the horizon coupled with new management in the form of famed record exec Kevin Liles, she may be on the right track.  Taking to Twitter to share her joy, the singer exclaimed:

MY NEW TEAM IS GR8.  I will name them all very soon. New team. New life. New album. My child. My husband. 30’s are the new 20’s LOL. AND SO FORTH AND SO ON.”

Are you ready to hear new music from Keyshia Cole?

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Hours ago, serial chart topper Beyonce was spotted in New York City alongside her long time bodyguard/umbrella bearer Julius.

Seemingly more upbeat than she appeared to be yesterday , the star’s sighting comes just days after she scored multiple nominations at the 2011 American Music Awards.

Nominated in the categories of  Best Soul/R&B Female and Best Soul/R&B Album for her LP ‘4‘  ,it remains to be confirmed whether Knowles will make an appearance at the ceremony.

Image courtesy of Beyonce Lite.

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Much to the chagrin of her chart rivals, Beyonce‘s pregnancy has not spelt the end of her presence in the media scape. A fact which is set to be further cemented with the debut of the video for ‘Love On Top’.

It’s unknown if the ‘4’ favourite is to serve as a single anywhere. What is guaranteed, however, is that the clip’s premiere is right around the corner! Find out when after the jump…

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All hail the Queen!

Check out this snap of Nicki Minaj rocking the cover W Magazine, sporting what can only be described as a  ‘royal’ look shot by Francesco Vezzoli.

More shots from the shoot and why the artist  described the Rapper as one of the history’s ‘most powerful women’ below…

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Via TMZ:

Rick Ross is unconscious and paramedics are desperately trying to resuscitate him.

Rick was on a flight going from Ft. Lauderdale to Memphis today, when the rapper lost consciousness.  The plane was forced to make an emergency landing.

Emergency workers tell us the call came in at 12:55 PM ET … the caller reported a seizure.

Ross is currently on a gurney at the airport, and an eyewitness tells us EMT workers are administering CPR.  Members of Rick’s entourage are standing by, some of them extremely emotionally upset.

Update

A witness tells TMZ, Rick fell unconscious right after take-off.

We’re told his entourage jumped out of their seats to alert plane personnel — at which point a doctor on board administered CPR on the rapper.

The plane made an emergency landing right away — and we’re told, as Rick was being wheeled off the aircraft, he appeared to show signs of life.

Update 2

Rapper Wale — one of Rick’s closest friends — just tweeted, “I just talked to Ross…he’s 100 pct ok..”

Story developing …

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Adele‘s gargantuan success has seen her roll up and smoke much of her chart competition this year. However, also elevating her status is Katy Perry, who too, has enjoyed record breaking achievements over the last 10 months.

Paying tribute to her fellow chart-topper, Perry took a stab at te Brit’s global smash ‘Someone Like You’ during the Sheffield  stop of her ‘California Dreams Tour’ earlier this week. The 26 year old’s rendition was incorporated into her performance of ‘The One That Got Away’.

Check out how she fared below…

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Say what you will about Rihanna,  there’s no denying she’s found love in the form of Single buyers.

For Fenty has scored the #3 position in this week’s United World Track Chart with her latest release ‘We Found Love‘  – without the aid of a supporting video or major ‘live’ performances.

More chart info below…

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