According to Billboard.com, the dynamic duo Gnarls Barkley’s sophomore album is near completion. Even though there is no release date, title or additional information about the upcoming release, Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo Green have revealed that the process is nearly complete.
“I’m hoping that I don’t fall out of grace with whatever I’ve done to deserve this to pass through me,” Cee-Lo told Billboard last summer. “So I become concerned with it in that right. It’s not something I want to get in every publication and explain. Music is a natural mystic,” he continued. “This is not something that we contrived. It’s truly something that we just can’t explain, you know what I mean? So why try to explain it at all? It just is.”
I am so excited about this project. St. Elsewhere was an album that was constantly blasted around these parts, so I am very eager to see what these two came up with this time around.
Last summer, Billboard was given an exclusive listen to one track that has been confirmed for the album. Billboard tagged the cut a “psychedelic soul tune,” where Cee-Lo howls the lyrics, “Who’s gonna save my soul now?” Honestly, I can’t wait.
KEYSHIA COLE PREPARES NEW ALBUM
Keyshia at How She Move Hand Print Ceremony (Splash/WireImage)
Keyshia Cole, who got a great deal of promotion being the featured artist on MTV last week, revealed in a recent interview with SOHH, that she is already getting prepared and conceptualizing for her third solo album.
“I’m writing down ideas now, just what I feel like the album should be about. This is the first time I’ve actually done that so that should be fun. They want it out by Christmas.”
Just Like You was a pretty solid effort, and I think it solidified Keyshia as an artist with staying power. I was actually a huge fan of her debut album, The Way It Is so I was very pleased to see that she was well received this time around, even though I wasn’t as big a fan of Just Like You. I see she’s trying to keep her fans pleased and keep up with the momentum of her success. Get it, Keysh!
ASHANTI PUSHED BACK AGAIN
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Although a single cover has leaked with a stunning photo of Ashanti, her awaited fourth solo album, The Declaration has been pushed back once again.
With the release of a couple of buzz singles (“Switch,” featuring boyfriend Nelly and the close cousin of Diddy & Keyshia Cole’s “Last Night,” “Hey Baby [After the Club]“) in ’07, a previous release date for late last year, as well as in March, it seems as though Ashanti fans will have to wait for June 3rd for the singer’s set to drop.
This may be a smart move for the Universal/Motown, who has been a little shotty as far as their reputation with releasing albums within the last year (remember Mya?). With Janet dropping at the end of February, she is anticipated to rule the charts for that month of March, and Mariah dropping close behind her, I can see why the label would chose to move Ashanti a little further back.
Her new single, “The Way That I Love You,” will impact radio soon. With the great response that it’s gotten from avid blog readers, people are interested to see what Ashanti will do this time around.
PO baby….Ashanti cant get a break huh?
I hope Ashanti makes a good album…to me her first album was the BEST by far. As for Keisha, I loved the first album but I didnt buy the second one. I like that “I remember” song though….
OBAMA 08!!!!!
finally I’m first! Gnarls Barkley has won a fan with me.
Dang Keyshia. Make us anticipate your next album. Don’t rush just because your company wants you to rush.
Sit down somewhere Ashanti. Your career is over, now that Keyshia has snatched your title.
Ashanti is so pretty.
The album from Gnarls Barkley should be dope.
Keyshia is pushing out another album with the quickness I see.
As for Ashanti……….a smart move indeed. She doesnt want to be in the same month as the two powerhouses.
Give it up Ashanti, REAL SINGERS ARE BACK IN STYLE!!!!!!
I didn’t buy Keyshias first album (first album-didn’t want to waste my money. I didn’t know that chick), however I do have her last album and it’s on point. She has several catchy, nice songs. Definitely cop it!
Are we still surprised at Ashanti’s pushed back dates?
I like Ashanti and all but all her supposed singles have been waaaccckkkk.
So we’ll see how her “come back” goes
*gasps*…ashanti’s album is pushed back…again?!…oh well dont really care…but on to more quality acts…i cant wait for the gnarls barkley and keyshia cole albums
yess keyshia cole !
yay ashanti?
love K.C.!!!
Ashanti is flawless!!! cant wait to get the album!
Gnarls Barkley’s latest project should be interesting, can’t wait!!.. It’s been a long time since Ashanti stepped into the scene, so her album should be good even tho it’s been pushed back, maybe there is a reason, there is always a reason,,, Can’t wait to hear what she brings out!!.. Keyshia Cole always has something good to offer so I hope the album will do well….
I’m only concern with Gnarls Barkley because “St. Elsewhere” was a very ground breaking album production wise and lyrically. Oh yeah good luck with Ashanti hopefully she’ll put something out there for the people to like because lately people haven’t been feeling her songs
but that pic of her is fierce!
I can’t wait too hear Ashanti’s new album. She always gets it right.
I loved Concrete Rose. Just wish it had sold more units.
Love Gnarls Barley’s
Keyshia Cole is all right
As for Ashanti well who really cares about her
and if she had stood by Gotti she might be out right now
I wouldn’t be surprise if they push her back again
Like someone else had said before it’s time for the real singers to heard
Ashanti’s album needs to be pushed back even further to NEVERLAND!! That girl cant sing a lick! Nor does she have any stage presence or performance!
I love that cd album cover of Ashanti’s. That is awesome. I also love the new single. Go ahead Miss Ashanti – I ain’t mad at cha!!!!! Where is Nelly?
Another Keisha album should be good. Ashanti, I hope she can perfect that album and make it hot.
what is keyshia talkin about – she know all them songs are about the same shit! lol
Keyshia cd is fire I just listened to it two weeks ago and I been playing it non-stop.
Ashanti I really like Concrete Rose so I hope her new cd is good also.
You Damn Right We Waiting On Ashanti People Fail To Remember It Was Ashanti Giving T H C I T G A Run For The Money You Were On One Side Or The Other Or Riding With Both. And Yes Her New Single Is On Point!
I love Ashanti’s new song.
Ashanti they might as well shelve that crap or release on the 12th of NEVER!!
Keisha, good for her i hear her last album was prettty dope.
Gnarls barkely, mmmmm not really a fan but do your thing.
i really like Ashanti.. I cant wait for this album!! I loved Hey Baby and this single… much better then her 3rd album
OMG, Ok Keyshia droppin another album and no one says anything but “if a certain someone” Plans to drop a new album in the fall of 08, muthafukkas would lose their mind LMAO! Keyshia Coles Singles are not even all that hot. I see clearly now that the “mainstream successful blacks artists” cant win on urban blogs. *Waitng for Mariah’s album to come so we can have some feel good music out here*
LOL, you are right, there is a reason the album is constantly being pushed back – it’s wack. Every single she released, until this recent one, was canned by the fans and media. Now, she is scared of Mariah and Janet, and know she can’t compete with them. If her album isn’t dropping until June, why release the single so soon?
Keyshia needs to chill with a new album and just stretch the current album out as far as she can. Don’t wear out you’re welcome, dear.
Go Keisha, her first and latest album are equally dope! If you haven’t heard it you’re missing out. My fav songs are “I Remember” and “Heaven Sent”, the one with Anthony Hamilton is crazy too.
Ashitty’s record label is pushing back the album because they are aware that her no singing ass is no competition for the big playas. Seriously. Who still cares for Ashanti?? Her career was over since the release of Concrete Rose. Who really expected that joker to last? She has no chances of longevity.
Damn. Another album from Keyshia already? I agree with #27 about stretching out the last album. Don’t be so quick to give up on it. Key is my girl though.
As for Gnarls Barkley, I’m not a fan but ya’ll do the damn thing now.
I can’t wait for Mariah’s album! I’ll be picking up Janet’s as well if it’s any good. FB is hott! Yay! Two albums for me this year!
I bought Keyisha’s first album because she was from the Bay (I am too) but I really didn’t like it. Her attitude and lack of originality kept me from supporting the second album can’t say I’ll be waiting or buying the third. However, she might not want to quit rushing albums people will get tired of her.
I actually feel sorry for her, out of all the singers who can’t sing she fighting the hardest. I wish her the best.
http://www.myvideo.nl/watch/3194085
keyshia come on now who comes out wit 2 albums in one year i mean take a break or make your album last…damn i guess she gettin tired of her talkin bout the same shyt 2 idk y she writin down idea they gon be jus lik her previous albums!!!!
this girl thinks she can dance she want’s to dance in america just click on it its emazing!!!
http://www.myvideo.nl/watch/3194085
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Brian said: “even though I wasn’t as big a fan of Just Like You.”
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You’re kidding me right? You liked that piece of shit Chris Brown album but you didn’t like hers? I guess Keyshia needs to have a penis and look like a teenage boy in order for her to get your much hyped praise.
#35
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You got a point!!
Ashanti is a lame. That was solidified when she completely stoled Keyshia’s beat from “Last Night.”
Speaking of Keysh, I’m excited for another new album. She’s still so underrated, hopefully she gets the attention she deserves with her third release.
I’d buy the album just for the cover!!!!! H O T
keshia just relaesed a album wtf and i was’nt a fan of her last album either to much on the same topic …and she need to chill tho let her fans miss her !!!!!!!!
Ashanti-give it up
i love gnarls barkley !!
Keyshia should follow her head and heart on this… if she has good material [and she has so far] go ahead and put it out. No need to follow a corporate schedule.
Real creativity knows no timeline — you can do that when you write your own stuff.
Both of Keyshia’s album’s are hot! Folks are saying Just Like You isn’t as good as The Way it Is. They’re two totally different works of art so I don’t see how one can really be compared to the other. It’s like comparing apples and oranges.
That’s a nice shot of Ashanti -
Pushed back again…. no matter the reason, that is not a good look.
I have never cared for Ashanti as an artist. I think she is lacking in talent, dance skill, personality, her writing is elementary at best, her choice in film roles is blah, Her choice to sleep with a married man to get on was lame and then went it hit the fan, she wanted out….all of that karma is bound to work it’s way back to her.
I don’t wish anything bad for her, but I cringe at the sound of her voice and I simply do not understand how some bloggers come on here singing her praises, when ironically they all know their girl cannot sing. ” The Way That I love You”- She’s shouting, and she sounds like the same 04′ chick who everyone was sweating ( except me) until they saw her live and realized she’s a studio chick for real. Something about her seems so fake…like that chick from your neighborhood you just want to punch in the face…even though she hasn’t even done anything….lol Until June, holla back!
I agree with 35!! CB cd was garage majority of it atleast. I liked a few songs but it was NOT better than Keyshia Coles. To me Keyshia cd was bangin hands down. That song Work It out. Whheeww. I liked her cd period. I let it play through
Both of keyshia’s albums are fire!!
Gnarles Barkely – Smiley Faces….. Greatest Song Ever !
why are you complaining about keyshia cole? rihanna has done 3 albulms in 3yrs
As new york would say, “you hating ass b****es!” First of all, the beat for hey baby wasn’t keyshia coles. It was diddys. She was a feature. 2nd, the beat is from PRINCES erotic city. They both sampled the song. 3rd, diddy worked on the song with ashanti. It was getting a lot of play but the reception wasnt as great as they wanted so they moved on. Keyshia cole hasnt taken a thing from Ashanti. Ashanti was titled the princess of hip hop and rnb, not rnb soul. The highest award keyshia has is a vibe award. so People please stfu. BET has yall country asses where they want u thinking because someone on they funky ass countdown they doing things. No no. Ashanti has 1 grammy (8 nominations), 8 billboard awards, 2 ama, etc. 15 mil record ww. She has 4 movies behind her where she didn’t play herself or a singer (beyonce, who has ONLY played a singer). She is versatile. Working on a movie with quentin tarantino NOW. Invited and welcomed to oprahs legends ball. Ashanti has no personality? IF she doesnt have anything, she has personality. You all are sad hating on people bc u dont follow ur dreams and making 7.50 @ mcdonalds. Good day.
Oh, and ashanti’s album will only be pushed back if the single doesn’t do well. But people heard umbrella by rihanna around this time and her cd didnt drop til may-june. Its all about the STAYING power of ur singles.
look ashanti ain’t got no talent on the real. she can’t sing, she can’t dance, she can’t dress lol like real talk what does shawty has going for herself. when she came out she had them lil elementary lyrics which was cool for the lil girls but come on now ashanti what is really real. you tryna step your game up but you did a song that sounded just like diddy’s last night. where you think you was gonna go with that? i can’t believe shawty is still around on some good tip real smart stuff holla at movies ashanti you’ll make more paceos doing that. motown whatever level you with now need to stop bs’n you and just tell you your ish ain’t gon’ drop and stop having your fans getting syced and than disappoint. who is really checking for her? like seriously. i wouldn’t hit that even if you paid me.. nelly bruh run as fast as you can lol.. i’m out.
keyshia you doing your thing ma but i think you tryna be the next mary j. blige for some reason i don’t know and i don’t know why you let your fam on tv just ghetto as hell i wouldn’t want to expose my fam like that if they was ghetto as hell but aye get that paper while you can. the industry is a bia and milk that ish till the titties run dry. overall ma you doing your thing ain’t nobody touchin’ B though.
Ryde or Die, why are you so emotional? Stop that…who cares?
How many times are you going to run down Ashanti’s accolades to us? Mini Vannilli won awards too…and!
If she was all of that as you claim, her album would not be getting pushed way the hell back….be easy, your girl got a deal and she will be out soon enough torturing everyone’s ears….in the meantime, the powers that be, know that in order for her to shine, noone with real talent can be popping at the same time. They have to wait until the music market is free and clear, because she’ll have one single, maybe two and then the rest will be garbage. Ashanti can only sell with overexposure and you know it most of all. She’ll parade herself everywhere and sell maybe a mil…who cares?
Don’t fret, you’ll hear her noise soon if you love it that much…noone is mad at Ashanti for pursuing her dream. She is just not good at her dream, and that’s the bottom line.
ashanti can sing. She has range. It’s her vocal TONE that most of u all who don’t like her have a problem with. Just because ashanti isnt going around comparing her pussy to kitty cats or honey jars or w/e, doesn’t mean what she writies about is “elementary”. She keeps it simple. Why say something in 10 words when u can do it in 3? she stays true to herself. If ashanti came out her doing some neo soul ish yall wouldnt support it because it would seem forced coming from her. Ashanti can dance, her choreography is just ugly. Her choreographer sucks but she’s known the dude since childhood and i dont think she wants to just fire him. Ashanti isnt trying to be this BIG SUPERSTAR DIVA. She likes making music people relate to. period.
And negro above me, PLEASE. Ashanti wouldnt want your tore down toddler dick anyway so why u acting like she desperate? If ashanti never had a hit again,. she accomplished ALL with those first 3 cds. She has every award u can have as an artist except a lifetime achievement award. She is going to keep going forward regardless if the next album is a commercial success or not. Its obvious she wants this next cd to be solid since she keeps moving the date back.
who is emotional? im just letting yall know that while yall hating, she still getting her money. She wrote all her hits and some of j.los and ja rule, etc. She gets royalty checks. So don’t worry about ashanti. Millvanilli won a grammy award yes, but THE PEOPLE THAT SANG FOR THEM COULD SING AND THE SONG WAS HOT so although the faces of M.V. didnt deserve the award, the singers who sang 4 them did.
so whats ur point? where is your grammy? hmm?
“She keeps moving back the date”….lol as if she has a choice…….
She is the one who has been moving the album back until this SUPPOSED june date. Every time she put out a buzz single and it didnt go how she wanted, she moved it back and reworked the album. If she didnt care, she would have just drop vids like mya and called it a day.
@Rideordie
You are obviously a delusional stan who needs to realize that your favorite singer just can’t sing. Which is hilarious cause Ashanti hasn’t had a good album…ever! The reviews for all her albums are terrible and it shows cause I’ve had to actually sit through her hot garbage of an album called “Concrete Rose” and lawdie it was terrible! What makes her think that she is a writer? Cause all I heard was juvenile lyrics and wack sampled beats. Beyonce’s music may not be the best but atleast her albums get some critical praise, not to mention she has “Crazy In Love” under her belt and people are calling that song one of the best R&B songs ever made. Keyshia Cole could sing better than Ashanti in her sleep, and she didn’t have to fuck her manager/producer to get her record deal. Since when have the Grammys been credible anyhow? They’re terrible just on the fact that Ashanti won one.
Ashanti is a talentless ho,
LMAO im not a delusional fan. I have never said Ashanti is the queen or ashanti shits or ashanti is this that or whatever. If she fucks up, i admit it. If shes off on a performance, i say so. But if she does better the next time out, i dont hold the past against her. YOU are obviously a beyonce fan. A dumb one @ that. CIL is not one of the best rnb songs of our times. You talking about ashanti sampled too much, well guess what cunt, CIL is sampled. But you didnt know that right? huh!? Ashantis problem is that she samples RECENT songs. But that was something the inc did and ashanti no longer fools with them so thats a thing of the past.
2nd, beyonce has CIL under her belt? AND SO?! Ashanti has foolish under her belt, and SHE WROTE IT and it stayed @ number 1 for 10 weeks. She also had 3 other songs she either wrote or sang on in the top 10 @ the same time as foolish. Beyonce doesnt write shit anymore, she changes melodies & calls that writing and has gotten in trouble many a time for saying she wrote the majority of songs (irreplaceable, CIL, listen (which is why she wasnt credit @ the oscars)). Beyonces biggest hit is Irreplaceble, it stayed @ number 1 for ten weeks too….but she didnt write it. Neyo did. Beyonce doesnt get critical praise. Type in Ashantis first album and last album and type in beyonces first and last albums on cdnow where regular people rate the cds and they have the SAME ratings. The people are all that matter.
Beyonce steals dance moves, photo ideals, whole songs (des’ree & others), writing credits, vid concepts, etc. but she is this queen to be praised? no. She’s a marketing robot. Am I mad @ her? nope. she has your minds and YOUR money and Ashanti did the same in 02 so both of them coming out better than you haters. And once again I say, goodday :skips out:
#56. Word. Great post.
Lol @ Ashanti having range.
YAY KEYSH!
ASHANTI SIT YA ASS DOWN!
Range is determined by voice type. Ashanti has at the very least, 3 octaves. Beyonce has around the same, maybe just a little more. She isnt in the leagues or celine, mariah, xtina, whitney, etc. Beyonce has GREAT vocal techinque but just because she can do a bunch a runs doesnt mean she has a wide range. Ashanti can hit higher notes than beyonce while beyonce cant hit lower notes than ashanti.
egg on ur faces. Who else wants their verbal lashing today? step on up :chews steak: rotf