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Monica has been in the studio for the better part of 2 years cooking up her latest LP ‘Still Standing’ (due October 13th via J Records). Today, saw the surfacing of the record’s first single ‘Let Me Know’ – which was produced by Missy Elliott and written by Monica’s label mate Jazmine Sullivan.
As regards the track itself, it has pleasant ‘groove’ to it, which makes it’s debut on the brink of summer oh-so apt. That said, I’m not really sure it’s lead single worthy…or even single worthy to be frank. Missy’s banshee screaming is the epitome of hot mess. Totally unnecessary. I’ve been hoping the otherwise awesome Elliott would have stopped it ever since I heard her scream all over poor Tweet’s ‘Turn The Lights Off’ 4 years ago. SMH…
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R&B star Chris Brown has broken his 5 month silence. The ‘With You’ singer finally spoke to the media – via this new video – about his much publicized assault of former girlfriend Rihanna back in February and offered his sincerest apologies.
I know what my thoughts are on this one, but I’d far more like to hear what you guys are thinking about Chris’ apology…
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The track listing for Whitney Houston’s much anticipated ‘comeback’ album was unveiled on her official site today. Check out the 11-track list below:
I Look To You (available Sept. 1)
1. Million Dollar Bill
2. Nothin’ But Love
3. Call You Tonight
4. I Look To You
5. Like I Never Left (feat. Akon)
6. A Song For You
7. I Didn’t Know My Own Strength
8. Worth It
9. For The Lovers
10. I Got You
11. Salute
Word has it the Swizz Beats produced / Alicia Keys penned ‘Million Dollar Bill’ will serve as album’s first single and is set to impact radio any time from now. Exciting stuff.
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In what has to be the most music’s most random pairing and performance, rapper Lil’ Kim and 80’s pop star Cyndi Lauper took to the stage together this past Saturday at the Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The duo performed a medley of Lauper’s hit ‘Time After Time’ and Kim’s ‘Lighters Up’. Not an ordinary duet, in that both actually did each others parts. Yes, Lil’ Kim SANG and Lauper rapped.
Despite pretty much hovering on the ‘hot mess’ / ‘what were they thinking’ border for pretty much the entire performance, this definitely managed to engage me, if only for its sheer randomness.
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Some of you may recall Janet Jackson’s ‘Discipline’, the title track to her criminally underrated album of the same name. Well, the demo version of the song, performed by the song’s writer Ne-Yo surfaced today. It’s real interesting hearing his take (essentially the original) on the record, as he really seems to channel Janet vocally with his delivery.Note: This is a demo and the lyrics are written for Janet to perform. No rumours or messiness folks LOL!
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Ciara has switched up her look quite dramatically, as these new shots show. The 23 year old performer is rocking a short do, one which I feel suits her really well. Some may remember, she sported a similar look in one of the scenes in the ‘Promise’ video.
Tidbit: I am finding it quite funny reading on some of the other blogs about how CiCi chopped off her hair LOL. Like next to all the females artists now, she wears weaves – this being one of them, along with the one before this, the one before that, and so on. She looks awesome all the same.
LeToya Luckett has hit the television promo trail in support of her new album ‘Lady Love’, most recently stopping by ABC News’ What’s The Buzz. The R&B star spoke on a number of things including, of course, the new record and her latest acting roles – which includes a movie with Ashton Kutcher.
Most interestingly, when asked the oh-so-expected Beyonce/Destiny’s Child questions, LeToya revealed she’d be open to a Destiny’s Child reunion. Notable, in that it’s the first time she’s been asked this on-air. With Destiny’s Child now having spent the majority of their professional careers as a Beyonce, Kelly, and Michelle, it sure would be interesting to see how would work out. That said, if ever billed as a tour/special with all the ladies, it would definitely amp the anticipation even more. One can dream…
Tidbit: Did anyone else find it funny that the show was playing the ‘Say My Name’ video when LeToya wasn’t even in it? LOL.
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With Mariah Carey currently in the studio putting the final touches to her 12th studio album ‘Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel’ (I still ‘LOL’ at that title everytime), a demo of one of the record’s featured tracks ‘H.A.T.E U’ has surfaced. Penned, and performed (in this case), by The-Dream, the mid-tempo cut sounds great. If pulled off well by Mariah, it could very well indicate the return to qualitative form I’ve been hoping for from Mariah.
‘Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel’ hits stores August 25th.
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Never ones to dabble in hear-say, it was kinda hard to ignore the latest reports surrounding superstar Janet Jackson and hitmaker boyfriend Jermaine Dupri’s 7 year relationship. US Weekly are reporting that the couple have split:
On July 7, Michael Jackson’s family gathered to celebrate him at his much-watched memorial service.Noticeably absent?Janet Jackson’s longtime music-exec boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri. (A pal says Dupri skipped the memorial because he “doesn’t attend funerals.”)And for good reason. “His friends are telling people it’s over,” a source tells the new issue of Us Weekly, on stands now.Echoes another: “They have been moving in different directions for a while.”So what drove Jackson, 43, and Dupri, 36, apart after nearly seven years?“You shouldn’t mix business with pleasure,” a mutual pal explains. (Dupri produced several tracks on her last two CDs.) “Janet felt their lives were too crossed and they should have kept things sepa rate.”Plus, the polar opposites were never too compatible.“Jermaine likes to be out there, mingling with everybody, and Janet’s more shy.” (And secretive: She kept her nine-year marriage to Rene Elizondo hidden until their 2000 divorce.)Meanwhile, Jackson is still deeply mourning the death of her big brother.“She’s devastated,” an insider says. “She’s busy caring for Michael’s kids. Janet’s the family’s backbone.”See photos of Jackson and his kids through the years.Jackson’s rep couldn’t be reached.
Seven years is no short period of time, so I’m hoping this isn’t true. Plus Janet has seemed at her happiest -personally-since she’s been with Jermaine. Then again, the age old adage does go ‘all that glitters isn’t always gold’…
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That Grape Juice received word today that we’ll be meeting with Michelle Williams next week here in London. As usual, please drop any questions you may have for her in the comments section below. Please note, only legitimate questions will be considered.
Your favourite ‘artist’ and mine Rihanna was spotted out and about at the Italian eatery Da Silvano in New York sporting a new shaved hair do, Cassie-style.
As much as Rihanna doesn’t rock my world, it’s hard to deny her position as a fashion trendsetter. So, it’s kinda weird to now see her jumping on the shaved head bandwagon, which in itself is already full with the likes of La La Vasquez, Amelle from the Sugababes, of course Ms. Spread-Her-Legs herself Cassie and all the chicks in your local mall. I guess Ms. Fenty’s fashion-sense and image is as authentic as her music. It’s not.
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