Kempire Records’ Tyler Jacob gave a great rendition of Melanie Fiona’s latest single “4 AM,” with two equally talented background singers. His single, “Face II Face,” is available on iTunes.
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Last week, Kanye West returned to Twitter to announce his G.O.O.D. Music label would be releasing a compilation album in Spring of 2012. Before Pusha T’s interview with DJ MoonDawg of Chicago’s 107.5, much of nothing was revealed regarding the album.
According to Pusha,
“We got some Kanye production. We got a few others. I’m actually waiting to get in with No I.D. Hopefully we get in like November and I already know that’s gonna be magic,” Pusha T explained. “No I.D. has this thing of really catering and tailor making these tracks to what he thinks…I’m personally four in. I mean everybody has their own situation going on so they’re gonna pick and choose and do what they do.”
Watch Pusha T Talk Drake, BET Cypher & GOOD Music Album
Expectant mother Beyoncé is still roaming the streets of New York. This time, the superstar was sporting a blue and black ensemble as she left her Midtown Manhattan office.
Recently, the list revealing label submissions for the 2012 Grammy Awards have surfaced. Grammy-favorite Beyoncé has made 12 submissions from her 4 album.
Newly-married R&B songstress Keyshia Cole previewed new material from her upcoming album Woman to Woman, to her fans during a UStream session. The first was “Can’t Make You Love Me,” which begins around the 9:15 mark. The second was the title track, which Keysh would like to get Brandy or Melanie Fiona to assist her on. It begins around the 13:47 mark.
Watch Keyshia Cole On UStream
As a gift to his Twitter followers, B.o.B liberates the visuals to “F*cked Up.” Playboy Tre joins Bobby Ray in the trippy Motion Family-directed video.
Recently, B.o.B held a listening session in Atlanta. When asked about the sound on his upcoming album being more familiar to the streets of ATL, heavy with 808s, Bob responded.
“I feel like with this album the approach musically was a lot more organic. I let go all the expectations of trying to make big records and huge singles. I really just let myself make music and work with artists I enjoy working with.”
He also spoke on the collaboration between himself and fellow Atlanta rapper André 3000.
Watch B.o.B “F*cked Up” Video + Interview
Rihanna, who describes Miami as Barbados mixed with New York, spent her “Loud” tour downtime in the boutiques of the Magic City. Recently, the Bajan beauty “rihleased” the video for “We Found Love,” starring 22-year-old model and actor Dudley O’Shaughnessy.
Watch Rihanna’s Loud Tour BTS #9: Miami
The X Factor reject Simone Battle premiered the video for her bubblegum pop song “He Likes Boys,” after she was eliminated from the competition. Amazingly enough, the song and video from the rookie match the lyrical and visual content of something I’d expect from pop superstar Katy Perry. It’s not a stretch that Katy will sing about Russell loving vintage clothing, Lady Gaga and Desperate Housewives in the future.
Watch Simone Battle’s “He Likes Boys” Video
Shot three years ago by BBGun, 26-year-old J. Cole premieres the video for “Lost Ones,” a song from his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story.
The video tells a story of responsibility and fatherhood, two obligations that often need to be discussed within the black community. Visuals matched the lyrics well, and the acting between Cole and the unnamed actress was impeccable. I’m impressed.
With just a Dollar and a Dream, this video was shot in 2008 before I even had a record deal. 3 years later, watching it still gives me the same emotions. This is dedicated to the Lost Ones.
- Jermaine Cole
Watch J. Cole’s “Lost Ones” Video
Monday, Brett Ratner and Gabourey Sidibe stopped by BET’s 106 & Park to discuss their crime comedy Tower Heist, in theaters on November 4th, with Terrence J and Rocsi.
Yesterday, BET broadcasted the pre-recorded show featuring Nas and star of Tower Heist Eddie Murphy. Nas, along with Rick Ross, are responsible for the soundtrack’s lead single “It’s A Tower Heist,” produced by Salaam Remi.
Watch Nas & Rick Ross’ “It’s A Tower Heist” + 106 & Park Appearance
Dr. Luke and Avicii created a great production, which samples vocals from Etta James’ “Something’s Got a Hold on Me,” for hip-pop star Flo Rida. He decieded to release the record, “Good Feeling,” as the lead single from his fourth album Only 1 Rida (Part 2).
Similar to Alicia Keys’ “Diary,” Nicki Minaj’s “Did It On ‘Em” and Rihanna’s “Cheers (Drink To That),” the video is put together by a series of actual footage captured on the rapper’s travels. Snoop Dogg and Pleasure P make cameos in the clip.
Watch Flo Rida “Good Feeling” Video
The-Dream parks his little red Ferrari outside a grocery store in the Bankhead area of Atlanta, while wearing fancy jewelry pieces and performing for his video “Ghetto.” Fellow flashy recording artist Big Sean joins Terius Nash, adding to the pretentious equation.
“She wants that old thing back, that ride it like a pony,” is lifted from The-Dream’s free album 1977. Budding directing group Motion Family captured the video.
Recently, Dream announced that The Love, IV (Diary of A Madman) has been pushed back for the release of his first international album 1984: Persona of Love. He also revealed it would be released under his given name (Terius Nash) and three songs were written in Paris, and seven more would complete the album.
Legendary singing group Boyz II Men has premiered the video for “One Up For Love,” a song from their upcoming album Twenty (10/25). [iLuLuOnline]
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One of hip-hop’s most discussed couples – Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose – were spotted frolicking on the beaches of Honolulu for Amber’s 28th birthday. During a concert for his “Rolling Papers” tour, he had the crowd wish her a happy birthday. Watch Here
Lady Gaga was Audrey Hepburn glamorous in fancy gloves, a diamond necklace and earrings for a charity dinner for Little Kids Rock at Edison Ballroom in New York City.
Beyoncé and Solange Knowles were spotted after an outing for brunch at Buttermilk Channel in Brooklyn. Solo looked like a blast from the past, while Bey deliberately placed her doggy bag in front of her.
Yesterday, not only did R&B veteran Monica celebrate her 31st birthday, she premiered the second visual fro her New Life album on BET’s 106 & Park. “Until It’s Gone” is the title of the Diane Martel-directed video, which stars Malinda Williams (Soul Food, First Sunday) and Brian White (Motives 2, Stomp The Yard).
In the video, tragedy strikes in the form of a fatal car accident, making one realize the importance of another’s presence. Unfortunately, it’s too late.
Moments ago, BET’s 106 & Park previewed Beyoncé’s new video for “Party.” In the video, Bey hits up a motel with Solange and Kelly Rowland to throw a pool party similar to the ones seen in 90’s hood movies or a Khia video. J. Cole, who isn’t a major factor on the song, makes a cameo.
Watch a Sneak Peek of Beyoncé’s “Party” Video
