“If I Were A Boy” the new single from Beyonce had its world premiere on Elvis Duran’s Z100 morning show. Broadcast straight from New York City, “If I Were A Boy” and “Single Ladies” are the two new singles to be released this week from the R&B singer’s upcoming still-untitled third solo album. Judging from the sound, Beyonce has her mind set on country. Toby Gad (the man who produced Fergie’s hit “Big Girls Don’t Cry”) produced “If I Were A Boy.” What are your thoughts?
UPDATE: Check out Beyonce’s other new song “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” which was produced by The Dream and Tricky Stewart. The first listen of the song was featured on Power 105.1 FM. The singer also confirmed to MTV that her new album will be called, “I Am…” with a 10 song tracklisting. Moments ago on YouTube a new behind-the-scenes of Beyonce’s “I Am…” recording process surfaced. The clip has a sneak preview of her two new music videos, “If I Were A Boy” and “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).”
Making of “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)”
“I Am…Sasha Fierce” behind-the-scenes video as seen on AMAZON.COM. She confirms that she’s married.
“Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” Official Video
Check out the latest video from Lyfe Jennings for his single, “Will I Ever” off his new album, “Lyfe Change.” Tocarra from “America’s Next Top Model” has a cameo in the video. Kudos to “Soul Sessions” for keeping this track on rotation!
This guy is a cross between J Holiday and Usher, and I love his energy and I think this will be one those songs that get stuck in your head. And if he plays the piano live like he does in this video, he may give Ms. Alicia Keys a run for her money. Check out this new artist, Casely, and if you like him we’ll do an interview with him.
This may be the most refreshing rap album this year, next to Common, of course. Buy Lupe Fiasco new album, The Cool, here. In Superstar, the first release, Lupe raps about his own hype and from the reviews I hope he’s speaking about his greatness.
Mary J Blige talks about her new album Growing Pains, and the dedication of her fans in the upcoming Billboard magazine. Her new album Growing Pains hits stores December 18th; it will make a great stocking stuffer.
“My fans are like shrinks for me,” Blige said. “Any time a person listens to you, they’re helping you, and there’s 5 million people out there listening to me. I’m like, ‘Wow, thank y’all for listening.’ So I help them and they help me, and we all help each other. I’m just happy they’re happy. All they want to know is that somebody out here understands their pain, their joy or whatever they’re dealing with, and I’m so glad they can do that with me.”
I love Alicia Keys for her humanitarian efforts and her talent as a keyboardist, but I don’t really like her music. It’s lacking the grit, the rawness, the umph. I can listen to it because I can appreciate the originality and creativity, but it’s generally not my cup of tea. Well Ms. Keys has a new video out, and I think I like it…I think I can connect…
[Thembi, I am feeling you now, with the Ebonics. What's wrong with "What's Your Name"?]
Here is the new video by Nelly. Did he finally decide to clean up his image, check out the video and let me know. Anything is better than Tip Drill. From the first frame I would say no, but continue to watch I think it’s an improvement.
The true-life story of Harlem’s notorious Nicky Barnes, a junkie turned multimillionaire drug-lord, MR. UNTOUCHABLE takes its audience deep inside the heroin industry of the 1970s. The most powerful black drug kingpin in New York City history, Barnes came from humble beginnings to make himself and his comrades rich beyond their wildest dreams, ultimately reaching national infamy in 1977 when the New York Times put him on the front cover of their magazine with the headline “Mr. Untouchable.”
Soon after, it all came crumbling down, and Barnes found himself serving a life sentence without parole. Feeling Betrayed by his wife and friends while sitting behind bars, Barnes wanted payback, and cooperated with law enforcement by naming names in exchange his freedom under witness protection. With the first hand testimony from “the black Godfather” himself, this documentary tells an epic story of business, excess, greed and revenge.
[Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures]
MR. UNTOUCHABLE is directed by Marc Levin. It is produced in association with Damon Dash Enterprises and Blowback Productions. Magnolia Pictures will release the film in LA, NY and select cities on October 26. This movie is rated R so please don’t take the kiddies.
Whitney Houston reportedly has just inked a $100 million deal with longtime label Arista Records for a string of new albums. “I am so excited with this new deal and I’m looking forward to going into the studio,” the singer said in a statement. Meanwhile, R&B bad boy Akon has been working on songs for Whitney’s next release, which he predicts will be “one of the biggest albums she decided to put out.” [Source]
MG Says: I hope the divorce is final, and the rehab works.
I am probably the least excited by this album, and quite frankly Ashanti only had one good song in my opinion, and that was Foolish. However, since Irv Gotti called her fat during an interview with Wendy Williams show, Ashanti has been looking quite classy and thin. I think his words must have hit close to home because in a matter of days, her appearance changed.
I am going to keep this brief because too much time went into marketing the albums already. I still don’t know who would purchase their albums after their desperate attempts to out sell each other, but I guess their are at least a million suckers born a day.
50-Cent 691,000 Units Sold vs Kanye Wes 957,000Units Sold
According to MTV.com, Justin Timberlake is slated to perform a duet with Al Green, for Green’s upcoming album produced by ?uestlove.
Justin Timberlake May Team Up With Fellow Memphis Man Al Green On LP. ?uestlove is slated to produce.”I know Justin wants to be a part of this project,” ?uest said of Justin Timberlake’s probable contribution to Green’s LP. “Anthony Hamilton did some honorary background vocals. Corinne Bailey Rae wrote two songs. She’s a monster songwriter. We also have been talking to Justin’s people now. Both he and Al are from Memphis. D’Angelo will be a part of this record as well.”
?uest said he’s been working on Green’s album for three years, but due to their conflicting schedules, only about three months’ worth of work has been done.
“It’s been putting gray hair in my afro,” ‘Love laughed. “I’m not producing, I’m reducing it. I’m trying to take him back to 1974 — very dry, very dirty, very grassroots sound.
I’ll just be glad when the albums come out next Tuesday, because this is a publicity overload. I hope it’s a tie, or someone else comes in at take the #1 spot, or anything that will put these two mega-egos in check.
These are some promo pics for Alicia Keys upcoming album, As I Am, due in stores Nov. 6th. No One will be the first single released, and Alicia hopes you will dig her new rock-funk style:
“It’s a bit unexpected and something that completely surrounds you, engulfs you and sweeps you away. I hope it makes you feel good and strong and passionate and makes you scream the words at the top of your lungs. I hope it does things to you!!!!”
Yes, 50-cent vows if he doesn’t out-sell Kanye West on September 11th, he will retire. 50-Cent tells NY Daily News:
“Let’s raise the stakes. If Kanye West sells more records than 50 Cent on September 11, I’ll no longer (perform) music. I’ll write music and work with my other artists, but I won’t put out any more solo albums.
They would like to see Kanye West give me a problem because I’ve worked myself into a space where I’ve become the favourite. Everybody roots (for) the underdog when he goes against the favorite.
And I bet this: When Kanye West’s sales come in, he’s gonna have a 70 per cent decrease cause Def Jam is gonna buy records (the first week) to keep him closer to 50 Cent. So watch the first week and then watch the second week. Watch his ass drop off the planet.
MG Says: This is cutest thing, the way 50-Cent & Kanye are going back and forth. Who would have thunk, the most exciting thing in hip-hop this year is the release date of two non-rivaling artist; apples and oranges.
MTV releasaed their top ten as chosen by a special panel. If you do not agree with this list, please contact MTV, they would love to hear from you. I still listen to music from the 80’s and 90’s, so I can be to mad. I do have a few questions: Jim Jones Top 10? The Game #3? Where is Big Boi?
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MTV releasaed their top ten as chosen by a special panel. If you do not agree with this list, please contact MTV, they would love to hear from you. I still listen to music from the 80’s and 90’s, so I can be to mad. I do have a few questions: Jim Jones Top 10? The Game #3? Where is Big Boi?
