That Grape Juice are pleased to confirm that we will be interviewing R&B songstress Tamia towards the end of next week. The Grammy nominated star is currently gearing up for the start of her North American tour, in support of her most recent release – the stellar ‘Between Friends’. Do you have any questions for Tamia? As usual, drop them in the ‘comments’ section. Remember, only appropriate questions will be considered. Thanks guys 🙂
That Grape Juice are pleased to confirm that we will be interviewing R&B songstress Tamia towards the end of next week. The Grammy nominated star is currently gearing up for the start of her North American tour, in support of her most recent release – the stellar ‘Between Friends’. Do you have any questions for Tamia? As usual, drop them in the ‘comments’ section. Remember, only appropriate questions will be considered. Thanks guys 🙂As the release of Mariah Carey’s much-hyped ‘E=MC²’ album draws nearer, ‘Heat’ – a bonus track from the Japanese edition of the LP -has surfaced. Check it out:
Though this will.i.am produced cut is far from being Mariah’s best effort – I’m really liking it for what it is – light, tongue-in-cheek, with enough hooks to have you humming along before it ends. I chose to interpret the song’s ‘I will hunt you down-esque’ lyrics comically; I mean she can’t really be serious, can she? LOL…
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In a recent interview with DJBooth.net, R&B singer Bobby Valentino confirmed that he is no longer signed with Disturbing The Peace (DTP) or the label’s distributor Def Jam. The news comes just three weeks before the digital release of his new EP ‘Come With Me’:“The decision to leave [the label] was totally mine,” said Valentino. “I sat down with Ludacris and Chaka Zulu, and I explained to them that it was time for me to venture out on my own. They had no problem with it; they are cool with it, no beef at all.”
I’m not buying the whole ‘it was my idea’ to leave the label thing at all; they’re probably just allowing him to save face. I guess the news of LA Reid clearing house over at DTP a couple of months ago was accurate. The hunger for a record deal must be at an all-time high these days; as more and more seem to be signing to these artist-led labels, only to receive 2nd-rate treatment i.e. DTP, G-Unit, St. Lunatics etc.
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It seems the release Ne-Yo’s third album ‘Year of The Gentleman’ is approaching much sooner than expected. The singer filmed the video for the set’s first single ‘Closer’ yesterday at the Santa Clarita Studios in California yesterday. Check out more pics from the shoot below:
These new albums/projects are coming thick and fast this year…
What do you think of the pics?
With R. Kelly lining up his next record for a ‘Summer 2008’ release, a new promotional shot for the LP has surfaced. Granted he looks a complete mess (what in the…), it’ll be interesting to see what direction the album will be going in.What do you think of the pic?
Teen stars Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown performed their hit ‘No Air’ on American Idol last night. For all it’s success, the song doesn’t really move me – ok, at best. About the performance, Jordin sounded great; Chris, however, has had better days.
What do you think of the performance?
Following months of speculation, AOL Black Voices have confirmed that R&B star Brandy has indeed signed with Epic Records, with plans to release a new album by the year’s end. The singer, 28, will no doubt be hoping that her new beginning over at Epic will allow for her to leave recent troubles in the past.It’s been almost four years since the songstress severed ties with longtime label Atlantic, following the release and subsequent poor performance of her highly underrated (IMO) ‘Afrodisiac’ LP. I’m definitely amped to see what she serves up this go round. {Source}
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According to reports, R&B star Estelle is receiving pressure from her US label to make changes to her appearance:US label Atlantic Records wants Estelle to have surgery on her teeth to help her break into the American charts, say reports.
Her bosses also want her to ditch the boyish haircut she has in her ‘American Boy’ video and would like to give her image a complete overhaul, according to The Sun.
“The American executives are adamant she makes a lot of significant changes,” said a source. “They want rid of her tomboy hair and want her to get her teeth fixed.
“Estelle is not happy. She feels her teeth and the rest of her look are a big part of her character.”
The R&B star has spent the last three weeks at number one on the UK singles chart.
The truth of the matter is anyone’s guess, however it does raise a few interesting questions. Do you feel Estelle should comply with what the label want of her or refuse? Is this another (unfortunate) case of image over talent?
Your thoughts?
Supermodel turned talk show host Tyra Banks celebrated the 500th episode of ‘The Tyra Banks Show’ by taping live in the street (audience in tow) on Union Square in New York this past Sunday. 500 already? Kudos to her, the show has come a long way.
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As Cassie continues to ready her sophomore effort for a September release, the currently untitled LP’s first single ‘Official Girl’ surfaced today. While I’m surprisingly liking the Danja produced song, my expectations were a little higher – considering Diddy’s recent hyping of it, as well as the brilliance that was her only claim to fame ‘Me & U’. Good, but not quite good enough. {Thanks Yan!}Hit or Miss?
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Rapper Da Brat attended the 25th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards last night in Los Angeles, California rocking this new ‘do. It’s been a minute seen we’ve heard anything from her, which is a shame as she’s one of my favorite female MC’s. These days, instead of releasing actual albums – she seems content in following Mariah Carey anywhere and everywhere….(…) lol. Anyway…What do you think of the pic?
R&B star Ciara invited MTV to Hotlanta’s Silent Studio to preview her third studio LP, which has a working title of ‘Fantasy Ride’. The album will be presented by lead single ‘High Price’ – featuring rapper Ludaris. Word has it that the song has a Crunk vibe.While I’m looking forward to Ciara’s new record, I’m kinda hopeful she keeps the Crunk to a minimum. Yes, I know it’s the sound she’s recognised for, but I think she may be better off channeling her efforts into something else. While her last album spawned stellar slow jams such as ‘Promise’ and ‘So Hard’, it’s Crunk offering were terrible IMO – i.e the tuneless, hook-less ‘That’s Right’. Anyway, Ciara has gone on record to confirm that a summer release has been penciled in for the record; so, I’m assuming we should be hearing something very soon.
Any thoughts?
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