New Song: Jennifer Hudson “Gone, Gone, Gone”

24 May

Jennifer Hudson is getting ghost on her song “Gone, Gone, Gone,” an anthem for fed up females everywhere. 

“So I’m gone / Like the rent you done spent up in the strip club with your friends buying them dollar dances / I’ll be gone / Like the job you had last week, like the promise you don’t keep, like the dealer took your Jeep,” Hudson explains just how absent she’s about to be, as she hits those powerful notes at the song’s climax.

This past March, J-Hud posted a picture of herself on Instagram working on new music in the studio, so it’s assumed “Gone, Gone, Gone” is a part of those fruits of labor for a new album.

We’ll see…but this is definitely a hot record! Continue reading →

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New Song: Sevyn Streeter “It Won’t Stop”

24 May

Sevyn Streeter has been burning up the dance floor with “I Like It,” and now she slows it down with her second single “It Won’t Stop,” produced by Diplo and Picard Brothers. The singer-songwriter, who has written for Chris Brown (“Fine China”) and Alicia Keys (“New Day”), channels her idol Aaliyah as she effortlessly coos over the breezy ballad.

“I would best describe Sevyn as a rarity and the experience of working with her as a gift,” said Free School’s Jean-Baptiste, who co-wrote the song. “She’s a talent beyond words and I can’t wait for the world to discover that. ‘It Won’t Stop’ is a testament to her artistry as an amazing songwriter and a great artist. I think we wrote that song in less than 30 mins. That session was pure magic.”

Sevyn’s debut is due later this year on Chris Brown’s CBE/Atlantic Records. Continue reading →

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New Song: Candice Glover “I Am Beautiful”

22 May

“I Am Beautiful” is the first offering from Candice Glover since winning Fox’s American Idol 2013. She premiered the uplifting record on the season finale of the show, but it’s great to hear her amazing voice on record.

“I was going through coronation songs, and when I hit that one, I got teary-eyed. I was like ‘Okay, I’ve been through this, and now that I’m past it, I want to help somebody who’s going through it right now,” Glover told MTV News about how the song came about.

“I Am Beautiful” will appear on Glover’s forthcoming debut album, Music Speaks, currently set to arrive July 16th on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records. For the set, she’s looking to snag Drake or his Toronto brethren, The Weeknd, as features.

“I would love if Drake or the Weeknd would be on my album! I’ve been trying to reach out and get that done, as much as I can; I don’t have any authority,” she says. “I can’t demand Drake to be on my album, he’s been in the game for so long; but, I’m definitely going to try. That would be amazing!” Continue reading →

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New Song: Ciara ft. Nicki Minaj “I’m Out”

22 May

Ciara taps rapper Nicki Minaj for her latest offering, “I’m Out,” a track set to appear on her upcoming fourth studio album. On the female anthem, led by a heavy beat with buzzing synth, CiCi declares, “Ladies, this is your song so as soon as this come on, you should get out on the floor, gon’ and get your sexy on.”

Ciara will arrive July 9th. Continue reading →

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Buzz: Jessie J Performs New Single “Wild” in Acoustic

22 May

Just last week, Jessie J announced that “Wild” would serve as the first single off her upcoming sophomore album. Now she teases with an acoustic performance of the song, which features Big Sean and Dizzee Rascal.

“If I go hard let me tell you that it’s worth it/ Play the right cards, I ain’t afraid to work it,” sings the big-voiced Brit. “I just can’t believe that this is my life and my fantasy, we’re running wild.” Continue reading →

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Buzz: Behind the Scenes of Beyoncé’s Mrs. Carter World Tour

21 May

Beyoncé gives the Beyhive an inside look behind the scenes of her Mrs. Carter World Tour in eight short clips and explains the reason why she had to cancel her first show in Antwerp, Belgium. There was so much speculation after E! News reported that multiple sources confirmed the international star was with child once more, but from her own mouth, the force behind the cancellation was tonsillitis and exhaustion and although, Beyoncé’s doctors recommended that she hold off from performing the second night in Antwerp, she mustered up the will to get on stage & give a great show! The footage also shows her band, dancers, lead choreographer Frank Gatson and the first performance of “Grown Woman.” Watch the short clips below:

World Tour is Coming

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Buzz: The-Dream & Kelly Rowland Perform Live on Jay Leno

21 May

The-Dream and Kelly Rowland took to the stage to perform their new duet “Where Have You Been” live on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Recently the pair have collaborated on joint efforts including an upcoming US tour entitled, “Lights Out” and Kelly’s latest track “Dirty Laundry,” which Dream co-wrote and produced from her forthcoming LP, Talk A Good Game.

“Where Have You Been” will appear on Dream’s album IV Play, scheduled for release May 28th.

“Just a signature R&B duet record, no games, no nothing, straight down the middle,” The-Dream said of the record, which he co-produced with Da Internz. “It was a chance for me to bond with another friend now that I have, which is Kelly.”

The duo will kick off their joint tour this Thursday in Minneapolis. Watch their performance here…

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New Song: Kat Dahlia “Fireman”

21 May

Produced by Cinematic, Miami rapper Kat Dahlia drops “Fireman,” the new track infused with her Cuban roots and reggae influence. Off of her debut LP, My Garden reportedly due in September via Sylvia Rhone’s Vested in Culture imprint on Epic Records

Dahlia stated, “It’s just something really, really different. Especially from what else is out there right now. The label had told me to hold off, you know, wait until I had an album [out] to release it. I was always really adamant about this record. We were going back and forth, but, finally, it’s coming out. It’s definitely a good follow-up to ‘Gangsta’ and that whole sound.”

Listen here… Continue reading →

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New Song: K. Michelle “V.S.O.P.”

21 May

Singer-songwriter K. Michelle returns with her new track entitled, “V.S.O.P.” from the forthcoming project, Rebellious Soul, due July 30th via Atlantic Records. K. Michelle rides the beat effortlessly, exhibiting her powerful range over an infectious track with nice horns, keys and drums.

Produced by Pop & Oak, K. sings over a 1981 sample by Debra Laws’ “Very Special,” “Hope you make the rest of my life very special.”

“This project means everything to me,” stated the Love & Hip-Hop star. “I was determined with this project that people were gonna finally see me for more than just a crazy, ratchet reality star.”

Listen to “V.S.O.P.” here… Continue reading →

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New Song: Beyoncé “Grown Woman”

21 May

The Queen B is about to sting! Beyoncé’s new song “Grown Woman” just leaked in full length! Produced by Timbaland and co-written by The-Dream. Beyoncé included a snippet of the track in her most recent Pepsi campaign and she’s also performed the anthem live several times on the Mrs. Carter World Tour. No official word has been released as of yet on whether the track will make the final sequence of her upcoming fifth album, but I really hope it does! LOVE the African and tribal reference she incorporated for the instrumental. Listen below: Continue reading →

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Buzz: Janet Announces New Album Plans

18 May

It’s been 20 years since Janet Jackson released her fifth album janet. On the anniversary, she looks back on the iconic project and shares her plans for the future.

The pop icon, who secretly wed Qatari billionaire Wissam Al Mana last year, reminisced on her 1993 album, which sold 7 million copies and spawned six Billboard Hot 100 singles.

“I can’t believe it is already 20 years!” the 47-year-old singer told Billboard. “I always write my music based on what is going on in my life at the time. I wanted to allow people in… I want my fans to really know me. The janet. album was sexual and I was beginning to really discover that side of me.”

Despite a five-year absence from music, Janet is back in the studio working on her first album since 2008’s Discipline. She is still in the early stages and is in no rush to release it.

“I am working on a new project now. We are creating the concept and initial thoughts on the music,” she said. “I am excited about the direction we are taking. I don’t want to rush it… I don’t want to put a time constraint on the creative process.” Continue reading →

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New Song: The Weeknd “Kiss Land”

18 May

The Weeknd takes us to “Kiss Land” on the title track off his upcoming album. The Canadian singer whispers his sexual desires over the steamy eight-minute record, which contains part of “John Carpenter,” another song he teased earlier in the week. Fall under his seductive spell. Continue reading →

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