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Ryan Leslie protégé, Cassie will return to the music scene this summer with the release of her sophomore album.
The Bad Boy/Next Selection artist has been working with some of the hottest producers for her sophomore release. Though the album tracks are not finalized, Cassie did tell Billboard earlier this year that she teamed up with Ryan Leslie, Seven, Mario Winans, Bryan Michael Cox, Eric Hudson, Sean C and LV for her follow-up album.
Bad Boy label head, Sean “Diddy” Combs, told Billboard.com that a surprise is in store for Cassie fans.
“There’s a huge [cry] out there for a younger Britney Spears, a younger Janet Jackson. Those two great artists have paved the way.”
On the topic of Cassie’s growth since the 2006 incident, Diddy said, “I just don’t think she was ready. I think that we threw her into the spotlight without the artist development — that goes on with a lot of new artists. We pulled out, we took our time, we developed her for like, a year-and-a-half. People are just going to see her there and be like, ‘Wow, she’s really cocooned into a butterfly.’”
TRINA TOPS RAP/R&B CHARTS
Trina’s 4th album STILL DA BADDEST, debuts #1 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop album charts, #1 on the Rap album chart, #3 on the R&B album chart and #6 on the Top album chart. The #1 chart debut was driven by Trina’s current singles, “Single Again,” and “I Got A Thang for You” featuring Keyshia Cole and her loyal fan base. The new single, “I Got A Thang For you” featuring Keyshia Cole is building at urban mainstream and Rhythmic Top 40 radio after recently being the #2 most added single.
BOBBY VALENTINO LEAVES DTP
In an exclusive interview with DJBooth.net, singer Bobby Valentino explained that he is no longer signed to either Def Jam or Disturbing The Peace (DTP). The news of Valentino’s exit comes just three weeks before the release of his new EP, “Come With Me.”
“The decision to leave [the label] was totally mine,” said Valentino. “I sat down with Ludacris and Chaka Zulu, and I explained to them that it was time for me to venture out on my own. They had no problem with it; they are cool with it, no beef at all.”
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YOUNG BUCK + G-UNIT DRAMA
50 Cent has officially tossed rapper Young Buck out of G-Unit, as he told Hot 97’s Miss Jones on Monday.
“You can look at it and see that’s Game all the way. I was giving him a chance, giving him the benefit of the doubt (to remain with the group). You can take this as an official notice right here – pretty much you can say: Young Buck is no longer in the group G-Unit, but signed to G-Unit (Records) as a solo artist.” [ LISTEN ]
Cassie…who cares
Congrats to Trina..Now maybe you can step up that wig game
G-Unit…they never made much sense to me anyway
OHHH Diddy please why is it that you are spending so much time focusing on her “development” when you had talent that you let slip through the cracks WHATEVER!. We all know if Cassie doesn’t have a hot ass beat behind her voice its not going to work out so Diddy is smart for getting those good producers cause her voice sure won’t EVER be enough no mattter what “development” she goes through
darn…
Diddy need s to give it up…Cassie just doesn’t have that “IT” factor…PERIOD!
On a lighter note I ran into Ryan Leslie in Poughkeepsie this past weekend and he really tore up the stage with “Diamond Girl”…It was a great look for you R.Les keep it up!
this post about a bunch of nobody’s. Im not lookn for any of them to drop an album, on tv, or nothing. thought 50 and g-unit were over their bitch fights..guess not. Mya need to give it up too.
Good for Trina
I don’t think Bobby’s last cd got the promotion it deserved.
Cassie really did need some artist devlopment because that mess that was going on during her time out in ’06 was terrible. Homegirl can’t perform to save her life. She’s a gorgeous girl, but until I see otherwise, that’s all she’ll be to me.
Congrats to Trina! I’m happy for her. That still ain’t gone shut Khia’s man face self up tho, but dust them haters off and keep it pushin Trina!
I wonder what difference it’s going to make for Bobby V to be off of DTP. Hmmm…..only time will tell.
Awwww poor Young Buck, he doesn’t get to stand behind 50 Cent and bob his head anymore, oh my, what is he to do? Pleassse 50.
who cares trina only sold 47,000 copies(30,000 less from her last cd glamoroust life lol) I hope cassie makes a big comeback I loved her 1st cd
Fifty goes on with his wack ass moves as usual. How the hell you gonna toss Young Buck out of the group but still keep him on tha label. Guy need to find another lie to tell instead of trying to play around here. Cassie..well you got one more chance to prove your black ass isnt taking up space in the R&B world. As for Trina, well she can go and sit down and watch from afar…lol.
I still do not care for Cassie. She has absolutely no talent whatsoever! Chick was a Delia’s model and she hasn’t “cocooned” into nothing!
Idk bout how things will work out for Bobby V. Look what happened when my STL homie Chingy left DTP. Idk things may be different for him though. I wish him the best of luck.
I’m suprised to hear that Trina’s album is selling like this. Idk. Never been a fan, just can’t get w/ the chick.
Good look for Young Buck. I can’t stand G-Unit!
DIDDY smart, he sounds like he gna really surprise us wth her, I LIKED her 1st album a lot, she jst SUKD LIVE, so she bettr COME HARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cassie———-Who cares, the girl still can’t sing work a lick.
Trina————-Good for her I suppose.
Bobby V——–Um really do we care? I wonder what label will promote him now.
Young Buck—50, Lloyd, G-unit, etc..Who really cares? 50 gets on my last dang nerve
If anyone is intrested ti know. I am eating a fruit and yogurt parfait. It is extremley delicious scrumptous and filling unlike this news that was just posted here >:) anyone know a site where i can see pics of B’s wedding ring? I want to see if it’s as big as mine HA!
Im s0 happy that 3very0ne can s33 that Trina has improv3d al0t! She g3t so much negativity til it dont make since HATAS K33P HATIN and kn0w that she gettin MONEY REGUARDL3SS as for khia bitch leave trina alone the shit gettin old bitch just drop a album without all that b33f and s33 where y0 shit gon take ya bc u dissin trina aint doing shit to her bc she gettin money! IVE BEEN A FAN SINCE DAY ONE AND I WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT TRINA IN ANY WAY I CAN I LIKE HER BC SHE DIFFERENT,TELL IT LIKE IT IS AND NEVER GAVE A FUCK ABOUT A HATA! WAY 2 G0 TRINA I BOUGHT THE ALBUM AND CANT WAIT FOR ANOTHER ONE TO DROP! LUV~YA CRYSTAL
Wow! Diddy? Those were some strong ass words you used there. I hope you’re not telling us to look at (no)Assie to be the next Janet Jackson. Or even Britney Spears crack head ass for that matter. Artist development? Did you get the girl a new voice box or something because she’s still gonna be tone deaf. Stick to modeling Cassie!
Good job Trina! That’s like your first #1 album right? But then again what else were people gonna buy. I mean what else came out?
Bobby V is like 4 feet tall, max! He better hope those exec’s see him when he tries shopping for a deal because he can easily be overlooked.
Ok 50. So who’s gonna replace the best rapper in the group? Tony Yayo? Please. That’s a nice fit though. Whack, whacker, and whackest. That group is so played. Who the hell wants to be in a RAP Group anyways?
Cassie is talentless.
Her supposed to be first single “Official Girl” leaked.
Well, not really, but this new Def Jam artist by the name of Karina Pasian recorded it
before her. Karina Pasian is only 16, and she’s killing it with the vocals.
Cassie is going to ruin this song.
Go Karina Pasian !!!
Heres the link to the song:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/102796405d04131e/
oh yeah! EAT THAT KHIA!
TRINA JUST SHITTED on her ENTIRE career!
GET EM’ TRINA.
Sorry diddy Ciara is already feeling that younger janet/brit void
“Bad Boy label head, Sean “Diddy” Combs, told Billboard a surprise is in store for Cassie fans”
Umm……She still has fans!
Honestly, all jokes aside, the girl just can’t sing, it just isn’t her thing. Why does Diddy insist on shoving her down our throats. She’s not even kind of good, or ok…she flat out CANNOT sing and everyone knows it. She can go through all the “development” she wants, but you can’t develop something you never had to begin with.
What she should be doing is working on her development as a model because she really is gorgeous…….but sadly that’s were it ends.
CASSIE NEEDS TO TAPE HER MOUTH SHUT AND SIT IN A CORNER SOMEWHERE. CAN WE ALL SAY, “NO TALENT!” SHE HAD HER CHANCE AND BLEW IT…LITERALLY.
TRINA LOOKS LIKE A LIZZARD IN THE FACE AND SOUNDS LIKE MINNIE MOUSE. WHATEV CHICK.
FIFTY IS JACKED. HE NEEDS TO SIT IN A CORNER TOO FOR KICKING HIS CHILD OUT OF HIS HOUSE. LOSER!
TRINA!!! ***MADE IN DADE!*** get it
Cassie better learn how to perform, and sing for that matter. She is an outstanding model, i guess shes wont be satified until nobody buys that mess. Diddy is steamrollin this stuff out, he better before this Badboy hype dies!
I had a feeling he would leave DTP one of these days.If nobody is going to listen to you now they won’t later.Bobby V wack anyways there’s always Steph Jones.
Good for Trina.
Don’t get the Gunit situation.
Diddy needs to stop
G-Unit Beef……..Really don’t give 2 sh*ts about it.
Trina’s #1……….Congrats I guess. Keyshia really bailed her out cause seriously, she’s W.A.C.K!
Diddy’s comments on Cassie…… LOL, LOL, LMAO, ROTFL!!
Cassie better bring her A game. I’m sort of a closet fan. I like her new music, but I truly believe she has NO singing talent and I could easily sing any of her songs. That being said, “Is it You” and “Turn the lights off” are some of my current faves.
50 leave Young Buck alone, he’s the realest soldier u got! So who else is in G-unit now??? Just 50 and Lloyd Banks??
Congrats to Trina, love the new music!
Not trying to rain on Trina’s parade or anything,but how come all the sites are sayin her album is #1,but they don’t post the #’s ?? Every other #1 album,they’ll tell u what they sold first week..Sounds a lil fishy
How she gonna be the next Janet or Britney and she can’t even dance? Puff stop tryin to push your latest jumpoff down our throats and find someone with actual talent. That’s ashame when you a studio creation and the studio can’t even make you sound good.
emm, u are so sweet.. but i just found out your secret that you have joined the online club m y i n t e r r a c i a l m a t c h . c o m, by which you are seeking black man to be your sugar baby!
Whatever at Diddy he better get that girl some voice lessons but there is no hope for her.
Bobby Wilson what u gonna do now? His last cd sucked
cassie does not have one lick of talent, she cant sing or dance, she has no stage presence(just like rihanna no talent ass)
If you listened to 50′s interview… she said Buck is out of G-Unit the group, but still signed to the G-Unit label. Since it’s all about $$$ to 50, that’s probably because Buck is going to have to pay to leave.
Trina #1 on R&B and Rap ?
Positioning is everything — was there even any other music released last week?
Nas was right…hip hop is dead. Hence, “Trina Tops Billboard Charts”. RIP
Go to Cassie’s Myspace, she posted Official Girl there!
I listened to it on low volume because I’m at work and can’t listen to it.
But from what I hear I think she improved alot vocally. Her voice sounds much stronger
WOW, a post full of no-talents and irrelevants!!!
Cassie just needs to give up. Sit down or find sumthin else.
Who cares about Trina?? Im shocked she’s actually made it to her 4th album. The chick is WACK to the tenth degree. It’s gonna fall hard. She CANNOT rap and is just a Lil’ Kim clone. Why don’t we focus on REAL female MC’s like Jean Grae and Bahamadia. But of course, since they’re intelligent and articulate, the BET’s of this world would never give them a chance.The mainstream rap females like Kim, Foxy Brown, Remy Ma, etc are better than her too. Even the washed up bunch like Queen Pen, Da Brat and Amil were betta rappers than her, and they don’t even have careers anymore.
I I cant stand Bobby V and I HATE anything G Unit related.
LOL @ all these TRINA STANS
I can understand Beyonce Stans, but anyone going all googly eyed for Trina of all people is hilarity.
Are yall from Florida or sumthing
Khia was right about her album. Its terrible
Ok. I am big Janet Fan. So to even put Janet & Cassie in the same sentence is a freakin’ insult. There aint no way Cassie even comes close to the talent of Ms. Janet even in her 20s, 30s, 40s or even in the far out future. Now, unless we flashback when P-Diddly was tryin’ to creep up on Ms Janet, as he now is trying to do with Cassie. Diddy get a hold of yourself, everyone on your label is a freakin joke!!!
Ms. Janet do your thang show these wannabe’s how a true entertainer holds an audience over 30 years.
……..diddy sleepin wiff cassie thats the only way he helping her DUH…….. good ignant ass lil bobby need to be gone lil bastard lolol ….im happy for trina you still da baddest lolo….. i still love you buck…. you no you want dis my favorite lolo
CASSIE’S VERSION OF “OFFICIAL GIRL” IS AWFUL!!!
Karina Pasian’s version shits all over Cassie’s version.
Heres the link to the song:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/102796405d04131e/
Cassie’s version on her myspace profile.
http://www.myspace.com/cassiemyspacemusic
You be the judge.
#25 GET A LIFE…MIAMI IS ON DA MAP AND TRINA IS AND HAS ALWAYS REPRESENTED US VERY WELL DOWN SOUTH!!! MAYBE YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT BILLBOARD.COM AND TAKE A LOOK AT THIS WEEKS ALBUMS….SHE IS INDEED #1…GOOD LOOK FOR TRINA…
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Last Wk
Artist Name
Album Title
Imprint | Catalog No. | Distributing Label
Peak
Wks On
1
Trina
Still Da Baddest
Peak
1
Wks On
1
Slip-N-Slide | 72008
I see why they didn’t post Trina’s #’s when mentioning her #1 album..She only moved 47,000..I bet u all the Trina lovers in here didn’t even go out n buy the album…smh
she just might blow up, beleivve me diddy wouldnt be wasting any money if he knows that she doesnt have a chance
I’m Happy for Trina. GO Girl!!!
Im Just Thinking, Who Is Trina Up Against? Right Now Trina Is The Only Female Rapper Working So Im Not Suprise Shes At The Top Of The Charts But Congrats Trina. Luda Had To Work Over Time To Make B V Tracks Hot B V By His Self Was Wack I See Why Luda Had No Beef Saying Goodbye Luda Was Probably Thanking God The B V Left He Was Taking Up Space Collecting Dust And When An Artist Not Being Promoted Its Because The Artist Is Not Reliable Or Consistant So Thats B V Fault! Cassie Is Determaned To Make Us Show Our Bitchassness She Must Be Slow And Tone Deaf Because The World Has Agreed She Cant Sing. I Predict Diddy Will Be Bankrupt This Year Trying To Sell Out Stores Buying Cassie Cd. G Unit Is A Joke!
IM VERY HAPPY FOR TRINA KHIA IS STILL GOING TO BE TALKING SHIT
WHEN SHE IS THE ONE THAT HAS NONTHING GOING ON WITH HER LIFE
AND ALOT OF YOU ARE 50 HATERS BUT INSIDE YOU KNOW YOU REALLY LOVE THE MAN LOL
i think that p diddy don’t understand than cassie can’t sing! I mean, sorry for the fans but she can’t sing! even if she tries, i don’t like this kind of person, the only reason than people buy her albums is that the beat is good and she is beautiful, that’s all! She’s a good model, but not a good singer, unfortunatly, a half of ppl can’t understand this…
For comparaison with Janet Jackson and Britney, no comment =_=
good for trina, i hope than it will be the same thing in France.
Young Buck out of G Unit? Good news! lol G Unit suck,and i think i’m not the only person who can’t bear this group
Bobby V, I hope that this means more new music from you soon. Where can I buy the EP? Amazon?
LMFAO I was right bout deez Trina Stans. Seriously find a hobby. If Trina looked like Khia, most of yall simpletons would say all hateful things about her. HYPOCRITES!
LOL You guys just cant take Trina. Hating gets you know where people just pay attention to how good made all those haters foot stools.lol People didnt think she could do it but a little hard work, humbleness, a great album, and faith takes you far.
Still Da Baddest IN STORES NOW
Its worth the buy my word is bond!
NO WHERE**** God***** sorry I was so excited about the #1 album because I love to see anybody do well unlike you hateful devils. I didnt view my message before I sent it.
I don’t have Trina’s cd yet but there are usually certain songs I like on her cds. Good for her. She is one of the only female rappers that is on a constant basis. I have to give it to her she keep up her hustle.
G-Unit who? I don’t consider 50 apart of Gunit so I am going to say this. Young Buck have been touring and promoting his own stuff anyways and 50 made it clear that he awas better off that way. 50 is hating on Buck only because Buck spoke out against that Tony Yayo incident. And he kept it real. So Buck should be ok, he’s way better than Tony and Lloyd. I guess as long as they keep their mouth closed or when 50 is tired of paying for their shit, they don’t need to do anything solo. Buck never fit, like Game didn’t . So be it. 50 has his nerve to talk about anyone loyalty, when he is a big time BACK-STABBER(Eminem, Dr Dre, Jay Z) For some reason he thinks you need to be kissing his but. Please. 50 grow up, that crap is sooo old. You can’t be faithful to noeone youself. He want to be a man but don’t expect one to speak their mind. Oh yeah, check you email NO ONE is checking for G-UNIT.
I so agree with number 6 I’m a huge Bobby Valentino fan and it pissess me off the lack of promotion and air play his album and singles received. I absolutley love his music it’s original and he sings from the heart his shit really touches you so no disrespect to Ludacris cuz I like him too but I’m glad my boo is doing him now. I’m sorry but it seem like none of the DTP artist sell anything Bobby and of course Luda was only selling well mainly Bobby’s first LP his second one woulda did better if they had a better marketing team
Congrats to Trina
Cassie cant sing for shit
50/G-unit who cares
Damn theres alota people hating on Bobby V and thats fucked up shit all everybody wanna do is listen to that whack ass Chris Brown type of R&B where all you do is mostly sing fast pace songs and dance all the damn time shit nothing against Chris he got talent but I want the real R&B back shit the songs that actually mean something and thats what Bobby is trying to do but everybody over looks him thats fucked up and the funny part about is that Chris’ album was whack as hell but because he dances and sings from wall to wall he gets a larger fan base…….this industry is gettin superficial by the minute
DIDDY PLEASE I DONT KNOW WHY HE SO STUCK ON CASSIE! MAYBE HE THINK SHE GOT THE LOOK OR SOMETHING??? NOW IM STARTING TO BELIEVE THEY GOT SOMETHING GOING ON.. I DOUBT IF SHE WRITES ANY MATERIAL AND ON TOP OF THAT SHE CANT SING!!!
DIDDY IS TRYIN TO SPIN REAL HARD, LOL!!!
TRINA, #1??? WHO KNEW?
Assie is still whack
Congrats Trina…now you can retire you’re to old for this
Smart move Young Buck…you’re to go of an artist to be associated with 50′s whack ass
No to Cassie
Good for Trina
Luda doesn’t make a good exec either way…so good luck Bobby
And Buck should’ve seen this coming…that’s what happens when you bite the hand that feeds you…
Side bar…Buck must really feel stupid now b/c he is on tape saying how 50 talked him into getting grills put permanently in his mouth b/c he thought G-unit was gone be forever…now he prolly trying knock them shits out so he can pawn them…
After Janet there will be no more, that simple. New artists need to strive to create their ownn lane. Good luck Young Buck, he was the best rapper in the group anyway.
“Congrats Trina…now you can retire you’re to old for this”
LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!!!!!!
ew, i cant stand trina!!
is it sad that im lightweight excited to hear new music from cassie? lol
(dumb question)
……
Okay, I just listened to Cassie’s song…and she still can’t sing. She makes Britney sounds like Celine Dion. This is a hot mess. I don’t understand why he continues to try to shove this girl down her throats. She’s cute, but not cute enough to sell records. If the talents isn’t there, it’s not there…keep it moving.