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15th Jun
Mary J. Blige Update
Following the massive success of Mary J. Blige’s last album ‘The Breakthrough’, the R&B star has revealed that she is currently working on her next LP. Speaking to Hamptons Magazine, Blige explained the upside to taking her time to perfect the album:

“It’s like the difference between a rotisserie meal and a microwave dinner. It takes hours to get right, but it’s going to be really good and you won’t forget it. I’m a nice rotisserie — caramel-colored and well-seasoned.”

I’m really anticipating Mary’s new CD. ‘The Breakthrough’ was a solid album and restored my interest in her as an artist. It’s refreshing to know that there are still artists who take time to perfect their craft, instead of dishing out ‘Fast-Food Hits’ .

Will you be checking for Mary’s new album?
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15th Jun
T.I. – ‘You Know What It Is’ Video

The video for T.I.’s latest single, ‘You Know What It Is’ premiered last night. As with the song, the video just doesn’t move me. There isn’t anything remotely entertaining about it; it seems to just goes on and on. Wyclef’s presence (along with that fake Caribbean accent) is kinda jarring too. This all makes me wonder if T.I.’s latest effort ‘T.I. vs T.I.P.’ will have been worth the wait. He needs to step up his game, because as of now he isn’t delivering. ‘T.I. vs T.I.P.’ hits stores July 3rd.

What do you think of the video?

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14th Jun
Kelly Rowland Performs at G-A-Y
Kelly Rowland performed a full set at London’s G-A-Y venue last week. The R&B star performed a number of her hits including ‘Dilemma’ and ‘Can’t Nobody’ as well as showcasing newer tracks such as ‘Flashback’, ‘Work’ and ‘Ghetto’. Seems like she did great. Check out videos of some the performances below {Thanks Andy for the vids}.

Work / Ghetto
Flashback

Bootylicious

Click here to see more videos (including a Destiny’s Child Medley)

What did you think of Kelly’s performance?

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14th Jun
T-Pain ‘Bartender’ Video

I’m still kinda baffled by T-Pain’s staying power; I never would have imagined that he’d be so successful. After all, he is neither the best vocalist or a lady-magnet. Whatever the reason, people are feeling him and this new single/video ‘Bartender’ is set to further cement his place as a viable artist. It’s more of the same from the ‘Buy U A Drank’ singer – nothing groundbreaking or too serious. The song is pretty good and the video serves it’s purpose. T-Pain’s latest album ‘Epiphany’ is currently #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

What do you think of the video?

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14th Jun
New Song: T.I. – You Know What It Is’ (ft. Wyclef)
Slated to be the 2nd single from T.I.’s upcoming album – ‘T.I. vs T.I.P.’- this new track ‘You Know What It Is’ sees the self-proclaimed ‘King of the South’ collaborate with Wyclef Jean. The song itself is decent and T.I.’s flow is on-point as usual. However, the production is kinda lacking and Wyclef ruins the track with an annoyingly fake Caribbean accent. ‘T.I. vs T.I.P.’ hits stores July 3rd.

Hit or Miss?

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14th Jun
Ciara On Set Of ‘Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone’ Video
R&B star Ciara recently shot the video for ‘Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone’ – the third single from her current album ‘Ciara: The Evolution’. The Darkchild produced track features 50 Cent and the video is expected to premiere in the coming weeks. Check out the pics from the set:

Though ‘Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone’ is a good track, I would have preferred she release the previously-confirmed 3rd single ‘So Hard’ instead. I can see why the label went with ‘Can’t Leave ‘Em Alone’ though; the song has laid-back summer vibe to it and releasing it during this period would be logical.

What do you think of the pics / single choice?

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13th Jun
T-Pain Beats Rihanna In #1 Chart Battle
In news that many would not have forseen, singer T-Pain’s latest album ‘Epiphany’ has outsold Rihannna’s ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ to secure the #1 position on the Billboard 200 chart. Though mid-week sales indicated neither artist would be in contention for the top spot (Paul McCartney looked set for the position), T-Pain charted at #1 with 171,000 copies sold and Rihanna at #2 – selling 161,000 copies.
Now that the numbers are out, I can’t see Rihanna’s label, Def Jam, being pleased with this. Yes it’s her highest debut yet, but with ‘Umbrella’ being so successful (currently #1 on the Billboard Hot 100) many expected her to move more units than she did. I guess people weren’t buying into the hype.

Why do you think Rihanna didn’t hit #1?
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13th Jun
New Song: Ja Rule ‘Body’ (ft. Ashley Joi)
Ja Rule has been laying low these past few years; with little heard from him since the release of his last album R.U.L.E in 2004. However, the rapper is readying his latest LP ‘The Mirror’ for a September 25th release. This new track, Body’, is slated to be the first single from the CD. Produced by 7 Aurelius (Ashanti’s ‘Only U’) and Irv Gotti, ‘Body’ is a typical Ja Rule song – he’s singing on the hook. I’m really feeling this, though; it has a cool summer vibe to it. Many have written Ja off since his feud with 50 Cent a few years back; with 50’s career waning, I’m left wondering:

Can Ja Rule make a comeback?

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13th Jun
Justin Timberlake ‘LoveStoned’ Video

I always felt ‘LoveStoned’ was one of the better tracks from Justin Timberlake’s sophomore effort ‘Future Sex/Love Sounds’. However the video is just not cutting it. Sub-par at best, the vid comes across as cheap and rushed. Maybe after the big-budget videos for ‘SexyBack’ and ‘What Goes Around’, the label didn’t have much (funds) to work with? Whatever the case, this is a disappointment.

What do you think of the video?

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12th Jun
Keyshia Cole Update
Keyshia Cole has set the release date for her upcoming sophomore album ‘Just Like Me’. The long-awaited CD will hit stores September 18th. Benny Boom will direct the video for the lead single ‘Let It Go’ – which features Missy Elliott and Lil’ Kim – next week. Cole’s last effort ‘The Way It Is’ spawned hits such as ‘I Changed My Mind’ and ‘Love’ and has been certified Platinum.
In other Keyshia Cole news, BET have agreed to air another season of the singer’s reality show ‘Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is’. The new season of the show ‘will focus on preparation for the new album as well as Cole’s mother’s recent release from jail’.
I’m really liking her new single ‘Let It Go’ and if this album is as great as her last, then she’ll be on to a winner.

Will you be checking for Keyshia this time?
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12th Jun
New Song: Blaque – ‘Blue Jeans’
After disbanding briefly in 2004, R&B trio Blaque have returned to the music scene. Now signed to Family Over Everything Entertainment/Geffen Records, the ladies are set to release their new album ‘Beauty’ in September. This new song, ‘Blue Jeans’, is slated to feature on the set. If this is any indication of the album’s direction, then I may pass on it. The uptempo club track sounds too generic and doesn’t really go anywhere. I’m hoping the rest of their material is better than this or there may have been no point reuniting.

Hit or Miss?

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11th Jun
Vote To Choose Kelly Rowland’s New Single
Singer Kelly Rowland is asking the public to select the follow-up to her current single ‘Like This’. In partnership with AOL, Kelly has presented eight tracks as potential singles that can be voted for…

Click here to see the options/vote

Which song did you pick?

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