January 2014 - Page 2 of 3

New Music: Britney Spears ‘It Should Be Easy’

January 27, 2014 / Justin / 1 Comment

Britney Spears third single from her latest album Britney Jean made its way to radio stations across the nation Saturday, Jan 24th. The single is produced by Will.I.AM, who is also featured on the track.

The single will hopefully boost sales of the underperforming album; hopefully.

IS IT ME??? Or are our pop stars and icons fading and falling by the wayside? Britney has struggled to maintain her once ON-TOP-OF-THE-WORLD status that she once enjoyed with the likes of Christina Aguilera, Pink, Madonna, and Justin Timberlake? None of the mentioned names are at the status they once were. Is is that hard to survive in a Beyonce and Rihanna dominated industry? I guess so.

But I’ll digress. Check out her new single below:

Jennifer Hudson performs ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)

January 26, 2014 / Justin / 5 Comments

Last evening, Jennifer Hudson teamed up with Pharrell Williams and T.I. perform her latest single I Can’t Describe from her upcoming 3rd solo project. Pharrell wrote and produced the single, so it was only right for Hudson to add the singer to the performance.

Peep the performance below:

John Legend performs “All of Me” of VEVO Go Shows

January 26, 2014 / Justin

Recently John Legend stopped by the VEVO Go Shows series to perform his latest single All of Me from his latest album Love in the Future that was released in the last quarter of 2013.

Legend is schedule to perform live at tonight’s 56th annual Grammy Awards airing at 7/6c.

Peep the performance below:

Ashanti’s album delayed AGAIN.

January 25, 2014 / Justin / 1 Comment

In a recent Pre-Grammy interview, singer Ashanti revealed that she has pushed her album Braveheart back until March 18. I’ve honestly lost count as to how many times she has pushed back the album. It’s really unfortunate.

Some of you may know that Ashanti has taken the independent route and this could possibly be the reason for such delays. One can only imagine how much money she has put into this project at this point. Some one at her team needs to have a sit down, heart-to-heart with her and make her realize that no one cares at this point.

This whole thing has just been a mess from the start. If and when an artist goes independent, there should be a VERY strategic plan in place to prevent such things from happening as we see unfolding with the Braveheart project. Because independent artist do not have the backing of a major label and their promotional pushing, then these types of artist have to really think outside of the box when it comes to promoting and making people aware of their projects. None of this has been done in Ashanti’s case. This whole, “I’ll release a single and shoot a video 5 months later to support it” type of attitude is a major set-up for FAILURE. IS IT ME???? OR do bitches just love to waste coins?!?

I’m not going to take anything away from Ms. Ashanti and the superstar that she used to be. I actually enjoyed the song Never Should Have that she released summer 2013 and purchased it on iTunes; despite the fact that she blocked me on Twitter. But, I’ll digress. Ashanti does have a fan base. Maybe not nearly as strong as it used to be, but it’s there. There is NO reason this album should have not been released yet, if the singer had taken the right precautions.

I mean, I just can’t with her anymore. I’d love to root for her, but she makes it SO hard.

Thoughts?

Danity Kane hit studio with TYGA

January 24, 2014 / Justin / 18 Comments

Last night, members of the Danity Kane girl group posted the above photo to their instagram accounts and hinted around to a collaboration with YMCMB rapper Tyga. It’s great to see the girls persist and record this album. It’s been a rough road for Danity Kane since P. Diddy split the group up back in 2008. None of the five members were really able to grasp ahold of a successful solo career since then.

The group ~~minus one~~ announced their return at last years American Music Awards and have been building up the momentum since then with here and there performances and appearances and recently released a new song.

We really hope they can come through and be the force that they once were.

In the meanwhile, check out the latest release from the girl group entitled Bye Baby

PREVIEW: Toni Braxton & Babyface – ‘Love Marriage, & Divorce’

January 24, 2014 / Justin / 64 Comments

When I tell you I am SO excited for February 4, 2014 for the release of Toni Braxton and Babyface’s “Love, Marriage, & Divorce” LP. Any fan of the popular WeTV Braxton Family Values show would be able to enlighten you on the behind the scenes process of Toni and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmunds writing and recording their new album. It pure EPICness to see two talented greats with amazing voices come together and create timeless music.

Hurt You is the lead single from the upcoming album and has faired pretty well on the Urban RnB charts. The two are in for a sure win if their collective fan bases go out and support the album. Snippets from the album were released to iTunes earlier today. Take a listen below.

Click here to listen to Snippets of “Love, Marriage, & Divorce”

Can’t wait to hear the full version of I Wish. It was funny to hear some of the things that she said as they recorded the song. It sounds great, though.

New Music: Rico Love – Devil is a Lie (Remix)

January 23, 2014 / Justin / 2 Comments

Rico Love is the man behind many of our favorite pop stars top hits. He’s work with everybody who’s anybody, from Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Usher, and Brandy to name a few.

‘Devil is a Lie’ is a remake of the Rick Ross version. This beat is sick and so is the track. Mr. Love definitely proves why he is one of the hottest hit makers in the game right now. Can’t wait to get a full album from him.

Take a listen below:

REPORT: Just Bieber ARRESTED in Miami

January 23, 2014 / Justin / 1 Comment

What is going on with these celebrities lately? One can’t pay them to keep themselves out of trouble. Bieber has been in the headlines more than his fair share lately. From drugs and alcohol, to house raids, to egging his neighbors home, it seems the 19-year old star is begging for attention or he is having a major ~~not so mid~~ life crisis.

Via TMZ:

Law enforcement tells us … Bieber was busted in Miami Beach and it didn’t end with DUI … he was also busted for resisting arrest without violence, drag racing and driving on an expired license.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … they believe Justin was under the influence of both drugs and alcohol.

We’re told the resisting arrest charge stems from Bieber refusing to take his hands out of his pockets when ordered to do so by cops.

The arrest occurred early Thursday morning.

Bieber is now in custody and is at the police department where he is being tested — presumably to more precisely measure his blood alcohol level. Our law enforcement sources say Justin was given a field sobriety test at the scene … and failed.

His next stop will be jail, where he will be booked and processed and bail will be set.

We’re told Bieber had just left SET nightclub and was driving a yellow Lamborghini at the time cops spotted him in a residential neighborhood. Our sources say Justin’s people actually blocked the street off so Bieber could drag race.

Sources say the person Justin was racing was also arrested. We’re told that driver was Khalil, a well-known rapper on Def Jam Records. He was in a red Ferrari.

Justin had a passenger in the car — a model.

The traffic stop was for drag racing and cops determined he was driving under the influence.

This is really sad, but not shocking in the least bit. I don’t know what is happening with these young celebrities. This is all too familiar. We’ve seen similar things happen with the likes of Miley Cyrus, Amanda Bynes, Lindsay Lohan, Shia LaBeouf, etc. It’s scary and sad at the same time to know what fame and money can do to a person. In the words of Jay-Z, “It ain’t for everybody!” It really does take a special type of person to be able to handle celebrity and all that comes with it without cracking under the pressure.

Anyway, we hope that Bieber gets through this defiant stage quickly before he damages his career to the point of no return.

Thoughts???

New Video: Jennifer Hudson ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)

January 23, 2014 / Justin / 1 Comment

After releasing a short, tasteful teaser on yesterday, JHud released the stunning visual video for the lead single from her third studio album today. Although we waited months for the video to be released, it turned out to be well worth it!

Ms. Hudson really served up the sexy in this new video. Not to mention, the new short do is really working in her favor. Mama is HOT!!! I’m happy to see that she is keeping the weight off. The team over at Weight Watchers must’ve really broke bread with the Dreamgirls star.

Let’s pray it doesn’t take her camp another four months before a second single comes out OR the album for that matter.

We’ll keep you updated.

In the meanwhile, check it out below:

Rumor Mill: Bow Wow FIRED from 106 and Park !!!

January 23, 2014 / Justin / 2 Comments

There’s a nasty rumor quickly spreading that Mr. 106 and Park has indeed been fired from the show. Bow Wow took over as lead host of the popular B.E.T. music video countdown in October of 2012 after Terrance and Rosci were ~~fired~~ moving on with their professional careers.

Allegedly, the rapper turned host spent close to $30,ooo on a B.E.T. issued credit card to pay Child Support to the mother of his daughter. Bow Wow was seen being escorted off of the premises of the 106 studios on yesterday.

This is so sad if there is any truth to it. Some of you may remember the reports that were released when Bow’s daughter was born and he claimed that he was broke and was only being paid $4k/month from YMCMB. Hell, I make that at my day job. He really cannot afford to loose his job.

However, Bow Wow recently responded (in a way) to the accusations. Peep what the rapper posted to his twitter when asked if he still worked at 106:

So, he’s denying the rumor. For now! Guess, we have to watch and see.