Following a lengthy hiatus, R&B star Ashanti has resurfaced. Hard at work on her 5th studio album, the singer is said to be in the final stages of recording – and seems to have saved the best for last.
For, moments ago she tweeted a shot of her and one-time Motown labelmate Lil Wayne cutting a track together in the studio. The news of Weezy’s involvement comes on the heels of her also hitting the studio with ‘Motivation’ producer Rico Love.
That Grape Juice caught up with Ashanti at the BET Awards recently. Check out what she had to say about the project after the jump…
It seems that although she has kept mum about the various criticisms she has faced in recent months, Lady GaGa is very aware of everything that is being said about her.
So much so that she has addressed these criticisms in an upcoming edition of ‘The Advocate‘ magazine.
In an open letter to fans, rapper Bow Wow made a number of revelations. Not that we ever noted there to be overwhelming interest, but the 24 year old, real name Shad Moss, was reportedly addressing hearsay that he had a daughter – hearsay he ultimately confirms as true.
However, perhaps most noteworthy in the lengthy note was Moss’ statement about wanting to commit suicide.
It’s been almost 3 years since the release of Michelle Williams‘ last studio album ‘Unexpected’. Since then the vocal powerhouse has severed tied with manager Mathew Knowles, re-engaged with theatre, and is now making another foray into the world of music.
Currently in the studio with hitmakers Rico Love, Jim Jonsin, among others, Williams says of her new material:
“My album will be ‘inspirational pop.’ Think of Katy Perry’s ‘Fireworks’ or Natasha Beddingfeld’s ‘Unwritten.’ I want to give people a message of hope while at the same time get them moving with dance inspired tracks.”
So as to whet the appetite of fans, the Destiny’s Child anchor has released buzz single ‘Love Gun’ via our good friends over at Concrete Loop.
Take a listen to the Druski produced cut after the jump…
Nicole Scherzinger serves up fierce in abundance in the latest issue of InStyle magazine. The 32 year old stunner is most certainly in fashion on a commercial tip, having recently landed a role as X Factor USA judge and raising her profile here in the UK with the release of her ‘Killer Love’ LP and its accompanying hit singles.
While some performers age like milk, Janet Jackson continues to prove herself to be the finest of wines.
Currently on the European leg of her ‘Number Ones: Up, Close, & Personal Tour’, the 45 year old has been answering her naysayers night in and night out with high-octane performances to sold-out audiences.
As earlier reported, she last week took over London’s famed Royal Albert Hall for a 3-night stay. Check out Ms. Jackson in action on the final night below. ‘If’, ‘Scream’, and ‘Rhythm Nation’ await after the jump…
Moments ago, a new song by former X Factor UK judge Cheryl Cole surfaced online. Titled ‘Just Live‘, it’s the first new material to have surfaced from the starlet since her early departure from X Factor USA.
Not to be confused as a new single, the song is lifted from recording sessions for her moderately successful sophomore LP ‘Messy Little Raindrops’.
Adele must be wondering exactly how much positive karma she built up for herself in another life, for today she has received another bountiful blessing from the Pop Culture gods.
As if her record breaking sales for LP ‘21‘ weren’t enough to cement her as this decades reigning album chart Queen, today she received even more news that has seen her change the course of music history.
While Kelly Rowland‘s name may still be on many a lip after her show-stopping BET Awards performance, Trey Songz has the honor of having had more than just her name on his. Most recently the ‘Love Faces’ crooner was one of the many R&B stars on the billing for this past weekend’s Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
In a set that featured some of Trigga’s biggest hits (‘I Invented Sex’, ‘Bottom’s Up’, and the like), the singer also performed his verse on Rowland’s ‘Motivation’ remix.
While fellow Destiny’s Child alum Beyonce is sitting atop the charts with her latest release ‘4’, Kelly Rowland is hoping to motivate fans to help her reach similar heights. The ‘Motivation’ singer was recently spotted on Fuse On Demand outlining details of her new album ‘Here I Am’ (due in stores July 26).
See what you can expect from Miss Kelly’s latest offering after the jump:
Today marks the release of Lloyd’s ‘King of Hearts’ album.
The singer’s 4th album, and first post-The Inc. release, mostly features production from famed Hip-Hop/R&B producer Polow Da Don and guest appearances from heavy-hitters such as Chris Brown, Trey Songz, and Young Jeezy. And much like the aforementioned, the album, preceded by the top 10 R&B hit ‘Lay It Down’, sees the New Orleans native venture into played out familiar subject matter over much of the album – sex. Unlike some of the album’s co-stars (I bet the readers know his name…his name…his name), Lloyd’s vocal ability is one that is noteworthy and often overlooked.
From the bass driven, slow jam ‘Naked’ to the Andre 3000 assisted “Dedication To My Ex”, Young Goldie may tip-toe into cliche, but his delivery is far from cloned. As, to the surprise of some, to say the album is solid would be an understatement.
Alas, Lloyd may be ‘King of Hearts’, but will he be the “King of Charts”? We at That Grape Juice want to know, are you checking for the album? Have you listened to or bought the LP?
