So it looks like Diddy is heading back into the studio, after saying Press Play would be his last solo effort, but I guess when he saw kanYe perform recently he REALLY fell back in love with hip hop. Diddy says on this project he would love to collaborate with Leona Lewis, because he knows a star when he sees it right? Here's how he puts it:
"I want that girl on my next album. I'm a huge fan. Not only is she so, so beautiful, she has a great voice. She is extremely talented, and it's great she's from England.
"She has one of the best voices I've heard. I'm already thinking about my next album and definitely want to make it work, so she's on it.
"I had Christina Aguilera on my last album, but it's all about Leona Lewis on my next."
Okay... now what?
Friday, May 30, 2008
Diddy Doing A New Album?
Nas Is Still A "Nigger"
Nas' new album cover has just surfaced and while it is no longer called "Nigger" (it is self-titled) he is still giving off the same message.
Damn you Al Sharpton, you may be getting mad but Nas is simply trying to get a message out to America and you have to speak in the same language as the people you are trying to relay it to. And for the record, Nas is still my NIGGER!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Ashanti "In These Streets"
New music from Ashanti has just leaked "In These Streets" is from her upcoming LP The Declaration.
Me Likey!!
I have to say, vocally she is sounding much better and I am anticipating this album because while Ashanti is not the best vocalist or performer she can deliver a damn good album and she never disapoints.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Rihanna & Chris In The Studio
Rihanna & Chris Brown were recently in the studio together and reports are saying that the two plan to do another duet together.
R&B star Rihanna is planning a duet with her singer boyfriend Chris Brown. The pair has been dating since earlier this year - a romance they have yet to discuss in public, despite being spotted vacationing together and kissing and cuddling in a Miami, Florida fast food restaurant earlier this month (May 2008).
Now friends say the R&B duo are planning to record a track together - with some help from 20-year-old Rihanna's mentor Jay-Z.
A source tells Star! magazine, "Rihanna is impressed with Chris' voice. It was a natural step for her to say, 'Let's do a duet.' "She's asking Jay-Z to look around for a beat for the two of them, something sexy and snazzy."
Can't wait to hear how this one is going to come about, but being that both of their sounds are so predictable I can just about imagine.
kanYe West "Flashing Lights"- Again
I guess at some point kanYe West actually sat down and watched the Flashing Lights video and decided to do a second version:
To be honest I really like it and not to mention kanYe is the only person in hip hop that is taking risks with his music, image, videos and any thing else that would factor in your success
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Janet Promo Shots For Upcoming Tour
The promo pic for Janet Jackson's upcoming tour is here:
It looks good... I only hope I look like this when i turn the big 4-0
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Michelle Gets Her Own Spotlight
She looks real good... I love her new look and sound. I guess these industry vets are taking notes from the newbies, changing your look and sound at the same time equals success (hence Rihanna) Do your thing and stay fab!
Also the video for her first single off of her upcoming solo album Unexpected (due on August 12) "We Break The Dawn" has came out:
Looks like the Knowles/Rowland/Williams fam is going to be taking over the summer
Stay Fab :)
Monday, May 19, 2008
Usher "Makes Love In This Club" Live
Usher and Young Jeezy stopped by SNL to perform the number 1 hit single. Check it out:
Koolie :)
Looks Like a Busy Day In Music
Tamia performed at the 2008 Summer Soul Series in my city (New York):
And she brought out the hubby Grant Hill
Too cute.
Jaheim also performed at the same event:
Glad he's back
Danity Kane performed at Z100's Zootopia Music Fest in New Jersey:
SMH... They go so hard... they need to relax a bit
Alicia Keys performed at Diddy's MGM Grand "Diddy's Den" Opening in CT: 
John Mayer hit the stage with her:
She look fab as usual... That Wouri Vice (her stylist) is something!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Rihanna Makes History
My girl Rihanna done went and made Pop-chart history again. Check out the report from Billboard:
The song's bump is the second-best leap to No. 1 in Hot 100 history, trailing only Maroon 5's 64-1 jump with "Makes Me Wonder" last May. Coincidentally, Rihanna is featured on the band's "If I Never See Your Face Again" which will debut tomorrow at No. 57. With the lofty digital take, Rihanna now owns two of the top three opening week download tallies in chart history. Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" set the mark with 286,000 last month, surpassing the 277,000 moved by Rihanna's "Umbrella" when it debuted in the June 9, 2007 issue. "Take a Bow" is one of four new songs on an expanded CD/DVD edition of Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" album, due June 17 via Def Jam.
Go Rihanna!! This chic is definetely making her mark on music and will leave a legacy when she's ready to retire
I didn't know the re-release was going to include a DVD, I'll go get it then! I wasn't going to get the re-release since I already have Good Girl Gone Bad and re-releases to me is just a reminder of the artists relativity in the music industry while they take a break from the studio. I only cop re-releases with a DVD... the same ish with only 4 new tracks is just not worth another $15
The Game ft. Keyshia Cole "Game's Pain"
Check out The Game's new video featuring Keyshia Cole:
I like it, it's very "One Blood" riding around the hood. I see Keyshia is the one pushing the whip... the girls taking charge, that's what I'm talking about!
Mary J. Blige On Oprah "Stay Down"
Mary J. Blige performs "Stay Down" on Oprah:
She looks real good, I love her hair and she sounds good too. Damn, what would the music industry be without her?
Beyonce "Should Have (Now I Know)"
So my girl B has just "leaked" a track off of her upcoming album:
I like it, it's sounding very Ring The Alarm meets Green Light and then they met up with Lost Yo' Mind... nice
Can't wait for more "leaks" until the album drops. (Ya'll already know how I feel aboutleaks and for those who don't... it's a new thing in the industry to get people to anticipate the album and buy it when it drops)
BET Awards Nominations
The BET Awards '08 nominations are in and the roster is looking.... predictable:
Video of the Year:
Ashanti “The Way That I Love You”
Alicia Keys “Like You’ll Never See Me Again”
Mary J. Blige “Just Fine”
UGK feat. OutKast “Int’l Player’s Anthem (I Choose You)”
Kanye West feat. T-Pain “Good Life”
Erykah Badu “Honey”
Best Female R&B Artist:
Alicia Keys
Mary J. Blige
Keyshia Cole
Rihanna
Mariah Carey
Best Male R&B Artist:
Raheem DeVaughn
Trey Songz
Ne-Yo
Chris Brown
J. Holiday
Best Group:
Danity Kane
UGK
Day 26
Playaz Circle
Gnarls Barkley
Best New Artist:
Flo Rida
Estelle
Chrisette Michele
Soulja Boy
The-Dream
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist:
Kid Sister
Trina
Lil’ Mama
Missy Elliott
Eve
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist:
Snoop Dogg
Jay-Z
Lil’ Wayne
Common
Kanye West
Best Collaboration:
DJ Khaled feat. Lil’ Wayne, Big Boi, Ludacris, Fat Joe & Young Jeezy-”I’m So Hood (remix)”
Keyshia Cole feat. Lil’ Kim & Missy Elliott-”Let It Go”
Kanye West feat. T-Pain-”Good Life”
Flo Rida feat. T-Pain-”Low”
Chris Brown feat. T-Pain-”Kiss Kiss”
Viewer’s Choice:
Chris Brown feat. T-Pain-”Kiss Kiss”
Lil’ Wayne feat. Static Major-”Lollipop”
Keyshia Cole feat. Missy Elliott & Lil’ Kim-”Let It Go”
Alicia Keys-”No One”
Soulja Boy-”Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)”
Jordin Sparks feat. Chris Brown-”No Air”
Lifetime Achievement:
Al Green
The only category I see that has any real competition is Best New Artist and Best Collabo, and how come Umbrella wasn't nominated? They put Best Female Hip-Hop artist category back? Did Day 26 really get nominated for Best Group? With one single? Damn talent was very shot in the music industry for black folks this year. SMH... so many questions so little time
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Maroon 5 & Rihanna "If I Never See Your Face Again" Video
The video for Maroon 5 & Rihanna's single is here:
I love it.. it's very sexy and it makes me actually like this song
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Ashanti, Nelly & Akon "Body On Me"
Ne-Yo in "Trouble"
Ne-Yo's new song 'Trouble' just "leaked". Check it out here.
His album also got pushed back from June 24th to August. Can't wait for it come out, it should be good.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Alicia on David Letterman
Alicia Keys performed 'Teenage Love Affair' on the David Letterman show:
I frikkin love her!
Mariah Carey "Bye-Bye"
So the video that united Nick Cannon & Mariah Carey-Cannon is here. I REALLY love this song so you better like it too:
Love it!
Speaking of Mariah & Nick here is their spread in People magazine:
The matching rings:
I hope they last.... I don't think it's a publicity stunt
Karina Is 16 At War
The 16-year old Protegee of Jay-Z, Karina Pasian, has released her video for debut single 16 at war. I really like the song and the video captures the lyrics quite well:
This girl is really talented and before she landed her 7-figure deal with Def Jam, it was Bad Boy, Columbia and every other label known to man kind that was fighting over her.... let's just hope she does better than Tiffany Evans her first week of sales.
