♫ NEWS: BRANDY’S NEW DEAL / CIARA GEARS UP FOR RELEASE / ROBIN THICKE ON NEW ALBUM / TEEDRA SPEAKS ON TVT SITUATION
Friday, April 11, 2008
After much speculation, it seems that R&B songstress Brandy has inked a deal with Epic Records. It’s been about 4 years since Brandy parted ways with long-time label Atlantic Records, who released Brandy’s fourth studio LP, Afrodisiac back in 2004. Brandy has been working on her comeback album, which I’ve heard will be executive produced by Bryan-Michael Cox, and contain productions from long-time collaborator and friend, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, as well as songs penned by Keri Hilson and The Clutch.
I’m eager to hear some new music from Brandy. I really am excited about her project. I’m hoping that Epic will give Brandy the promotion she needs and deserves. The 28-year-old singer has been in the game for a while - she definitely is a veteran and deserves her shine in the game. Hopefully, she continues to knock out hits and give us great vocal arrangements and adlibs. Can’t wait, Brandy!
CIARA GEARS UP FOR FANTASY RIDE
Photo by Derek Blanks
Ciara is gearing up for the release of her third album, which is tentatively titled Fantasy Ride. She has decided that the first single will be the Ludacris-featured “High Price,” which has been reported to have a more “crunk&B” sound. I’m guessing that it will be more similar to the last single she released from Evolution, “That’s Right,” which was produced by and featuring crunk pioneer, Lil’ Jon.
Fantasy Ride will be Ciara’s follow-up release to her sophomore set, 2006’s The Evolution, which garnered a lot of attention during the time of its release and put out a few singles. This time around, Ciara is tapping producers Polow Da Don, who produced her first single from Evolution, “Promise,” as well as Timbaland protege, Nate “Danjahandz” Hill, who has been knocking out plenty of hits over the past couple years, as well as hook master T-Pain and the talented members of The Clutch, who she worked with on her second single, “Like A Boy.”
I’m hoping that the new single is not representative of the rest of the material on the album. As much as I want to like Ciara and what she’s doing, she can’t put out an album full of “crunk” in 2008. I’m hoping for some dance tracks that Ciara can do great video work too. Fantasy Ride is slated for release either in late August or early September.
ROBIN THICKE REVEALS INFO ON NEW ALBUM
Robin Thicke has revelead new information about the status and title of his album. He even revelead a few track titles. Something Else, the working titled for Thicke’s third studio album, will be the follow-up the 2006’s critically acclaimed The Evolution of Robin Thicke.
Robin Thicke invited several people to have a listening session of his new materials earlier this week in Legacy Studio. A rep from SOHH.com who participated at the event wrote that Thicke offered glasses of champagne because his album is about “wine and bubbly music.”
Thicke, operating the board himself, previewed tracks such as “SideStep,” “Magic,” “Dream World,” “Sweetest Love” and “Mr. Loverman.” He also shared snippets of songs that he’s still working on. One he described as a “Curtis Mayfield-like” piece and another “down south, sweat drippin’, grab a lemonade” track. According to reports, Robin plans to release the album in June with “Magic” as a possible first single.
TEEDRA MOSES SPEAKS ON TVT SITUATION
The super talented and underrated singer/songwriter Teedra Moses finally speaks out about the bankruptcy situation at her label, TVT Records.
The Lousiana native opened up in an interview with All Hip Hop Alternatives, and here’s what she had to say:
AHHA: Before they went into bankruptcy, I’m sure you had a lot of meetings with them about the album and the release date. What reasons were they giving you about why the album had to keep getting pushed back?
Teedra: Our communication was just horrible. The person I was dealing with from TVT was Brian Leech. He was the A&R that came to the studio and listened to what you were doing. Through him I was able to communicate with the label.
I’m not the type of person that can easily sit in the midst of all the technical stuff. I try to stay away from all that so I can be creative and do what I do without the restraints of thinking about what A&R’s have to do. That’s why I have people around for those jobs.
So once Brian left, there was really no way to communicate with them as an artist. There was no music person there. There were a couple other A&R’s, but they used to be assistants. There was no music person to really communicate with that could understand the vision I had.
You have to have that person to translate the vision to the label. It was a hard situation because everything was in disarray, and after Brian left, everything just started to fall apart. There were a lot of people underneath Brian that left too, and it kinda fell apart, unfortunately.
AHHA: So are you a complete free agent at this point?
Teedra: Not exactly; I’m not off TVT yet, but it’s something I’m moving towards. It’s very, very near.
I hope this takes place quickly. I’ve been waiting on the new album, The Young Lioness for forever. Keep it moving, Teedra!
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1.
WhatIThinkIs
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I love Ciara and Teedra. I can’t wait to hear more material from the both of them.
2.
Uh Oh Spaghetto-O's
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Looking forward to hearing these albums
3.
imD0P3
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I wss just looking up for more news about brandy just a min ago before I checked back to concrete loop.And here it is,That photo is pretty of brandy.I can’t wait to hear her album either..I’m a loyal fan so I’ll be waiting.Ciara..I’ll check out hers.
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RIHANNASDOOKIE
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
WOW NEW CIARA & ROBIN THICKE ALBUMS…SHOULD BE GOOD!
3RD!
5.
kmniles
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Thank goodness! I liked the stuff she did with Tim, but she needs to find her core and get back with DarkChild. Brian M. Cox should be a nice addition as well.
And I hope she stays away from her famewhore attention seeking brother of hers. That boy is due for an asswhuppin…
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Miss.Tiandez Jones
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
yay robin thicke!
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clarkthink
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I won’t sleep until the new Brandy album comes out…….well, I might take a nap
8.
Toons
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Looking forward to Brandy’s new material. Those are good writers and produers she’s working with. I hope the record label promotes her. I know the music is gonna be dope.
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manman81133
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Ciaras album is gonna be KILLER!!! “High Price” will prolly be the only Crunk/Pop song on the album. The rest is R&B, Electro, Dance, Hip Hop, and Pop!!!! I cant wait for the videos and performances!!!! Im soo excited about the album!!! Ciara always bring some depth into her projects!!! And they’re always GREAT!!!!
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love2loveyou
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Brandy has come a loong way she looks really pretty in that photo.
11.
MISSY POO
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I FEEL LIKE A KID IN A CANDY STORE!!! I WANT ALL OF THESE ALBUMS MOMMY!!!! I WANT THEM NOW!!!…EXCEPT FOR CIARA…SHE CAN LEAVE THAT CRUNKNB MESS TO HERSELF!
mISSY POO
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TAIVON
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
BRANDY IS THE ONLY QUEEN IM WAITING FOR… GIVE ME MORE HONEY BABY
13.
TRILLA
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
BRANDY, TEEDRA, CIARA, ROBIN!!
I’M ANTICIPATING BRANDY & TEEDRA THE MOST.
Its almost 4 years since their last album dropped.
HURRY da FUCK UP BRANDY & TEEDRA!!
14.
MeMySeLf&_I
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Can’t wait for all these albums……but Teedra, I go CRAZY for, I been waiting for the Young Lioness for forever. Complex Simplicty is a classic….IF YOUR NOT FAMILIAR WITH IT… you should be..
15.
I LET HIM LICK THE WRAPPER
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
That picture of Ciara…..Why have none of u said shit about it!!! UNACCEPTABLE
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DeShawn
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
BRANDY I LOVE YOU… AND I CANT WAIT
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JKidd21
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I can’t wait for a new Brandy album it been to damn long… she is a veteran and legend in this game and deserves to shine. Also my boi Robin Thicke who had one of the sickiest male R&B Soul albums of all times I can’t wait to see what he comes up with on his third album hopefully more baby makin music!!
18.
carlee
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Uhhm I believe dat Brandy is now 29. Not 28. Please check wikipedia!
19.
TEAMBRITBRIT
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
OH REALLY PPL CAN LIKE CIARA BUT NOT KELLY ROWLAND I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND?
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Elle
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
The best thing that ever happened to Ciara was “Promise.” The sound, the feel..everything complimented her ability…she needs that Prince sound, she NEEDS to sing in falsetto. She’s just trash, otherwise… I understand that she couldn’t go a different direction after she’d released the album, but she should go back to the success of “Promise” and have this entire project reflect that sound/feel.
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dyshea
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
ummm is brandy bulimic, those eyes are just not right nor cute…smh some people dont need to be famous everybody cant handle it..just crazy for no reason her and that brother of hers
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Solo
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
@ dyshea,Shut da fuck up bitch
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Nick
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
BRANDY is AMAZING-ALL ALBUMS hav been GREAT-her songs (unreleased) SOMETIMES, DOESNT REALLY MATTER & FEELS SO GOOD-MY GOD MY GOD, I got thm on a cd & BUMP THM EVERYDAY on the way 2 work & during lunch-she is soooooooooOOOOOOoooooOOOOOO under-rated-BRANDY IS PUR FYRE!!! I LUV CIARA as well, but I jst tried out 4 her dance crew & didnt make it, so IM KINDA BITTER (hahahahaha) O WELL, rite?? shes hott, but she bettr not b too ghetto, I dunno, LUDA? (haha) jst kiddn, they hott 2gethr-TEEDRA IS HOTT as well, good luk boo & O MY GOD, I was jst speakn of MR ROBIN THICKE, I have loved bth albums, so this next 1 bettr b the same, jst HOTT FROM START - FINISH!!!! cnt wait !!!!
24.
Mark
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Brandy has a unique and amazing voice. She never dissapoints me. I really hope she can have a string of radio hits this time around *keeps fingers crossed*
25.
BluBaby
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I can’t wait for Brandy’s new material! I’ve been a fan since her Thea dayz and I’m more than ready for her to put some of these vocally challenged dancers to shame! I hope Teedra can get her situation worked out soon. I’m still schoolin’ people on her Complex Simplicity… I would love to see Brandy and Teedra in concert this time around, too.
26.
Za
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Not holding my breath for Brandy and Teedra anymore .Love them but every year they claim to be working on new projects and nothing happens.
Can’t wait for the Ciara! She always has good albums.
27.
FashionIcon2010
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I love Teedra Moses!!!!!!!!! I listen to her CD almost everyday.. She’s a good writer and I love her lyrical content… I hope she finds her way… I’m a loyal fan of hers.
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FashionIcon2010
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I love Teedra Moses!!!!!!!!! I listen to her CD almost everyday.. She’s a good writer and I love her lyrical content… I hope she finds her way… I’m a loyal fan of hers.
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setian
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I’ll be checking out Brandy’s album coz she never disappoints!
30.
Jakia Carter--BeyonceCiCiFan
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Cant wait for CICI!!
Never like Robin Thicke.
Way over Brandy.
Teedra..NO
31.
WATCHWHUTUSAY
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR IN MUSIC….
32.
[L.Liyah]
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I cant wait to hear Ciara’s new album. I think it’ll be hot
I wanna hear some new Brandy material too
33.
Nothing But Love
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Teedra, girl im still waiting on you girl your last album was fiyah i hope you bring the goods this time round.
Robin Thicke ….hmmm should be interesting
Brandy… its whatever i guess
Ciara… i couldn’t care less.
34.
d
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
ciara and robin are probably the only ones who will actually get a cd out.
for the record her first single is a tricky stewart production not lil john. get your facts together CL
35.
me
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
CL where do yall get your info from. The single ciara is coming out with is not by lil john and is not crunk. the reviewer said it was crunktastic because he was trying to use the lingo being that he had just said she was the crunk and rnb princess. sheesh.
anyway tell teedra she better hurry up and come out because this go round beyonce will be jacking her style next
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Dame
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
CiCi and Brandy I can’t wait
37.
the one is back
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I just don’t like that album cover for Ciara if that is what that picture is, she already is androgenesis she doesn’t need to play into that. I know she was to be hard and sexy but it comes out looking strange.
I hope Brandy hits another one out of the park, but this new album SING chick do not do that throat thing because you have a VOICE.
38.
FACE
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Brandy should be taking care of the family that she devastated with her careless driving. Kills me how these celebs get off adn just keep on going when regular people lie damaged and ruined by their ego and selfishness.
39.
Ms. Holland
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Love Teedra Moses and hope to hear something from her soon!!!! So underrated!!!! Looking forward to hearing Robin Thicke as well.
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TamDiggy
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I’ll be on that Brandy, Robin and Teedra. CAN’T Wait!!
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jscene
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
HELL YEAH, YIPPEE, I’M EXCITED FOR ALL OF THESE ARTISTS TO COME OUT WITH NEW PROJECTS.
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Truth
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I am glad Brandy, Ciara and Robin are coming out with new cd’s! I can’t wait! Wow didn’t know Brandy was almost 30yrs old.
Who is Teedra? I would definately check her out just because we have the same Louisana background! Have to rep for fam!
43.
STLCHICK
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Looking forward to Brandy!!! She’s such a talented songstress!!!
Idk about Ciara. I’m not hating but I’m tired of hearing songs like “Get up” from her. I want her to really showcase her voice. I loved, loved, loved “Promise.” I think that single/video/look was an excellent one for her.
Robin Thicke is my man!!!! I still bump The Evolution of Robin Thicke. I wonder who are the producers he’s working w/ this time around. I love him so much!
44.
vexxed
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I love me some ROBIN!!!!! Now That children, is MUSIC!!!!! He can sing and play…. not just dance and lip-sync. OK>>>> Whoo, some romance music, not just the drop your drawls mess that they have been rocking on the radio.
45.
FINE-N-MELLOW
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I Looove Robin Thicke, I can not wait for that album to drop.
Teedra is FLY !!
46.
Lady Architect
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Can’t wait for Ciara’s new album. I really enjoyed Evolution and the crunk part will only make her dance more, but I hope and am sure she will have a variety on there for her videos. I wish Teedra would go under J records. She belongs there 2 me.
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Lintell345
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Good for Brandy. I have been waiting on a new album. Damn, Ci CI. That pic doesn’t help dispell the gay rumors.
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MS.COuture
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
cant wait till ciara and BRandy’s albumes come sound like there gonna be good and i ihope ciara has a lil diffrent sound going on this tyme!
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Ladyssolady
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I looooove Teedra!! I’ve been waiting! I really hope she gets everything worked out because her voice is amazing, and she’s gorgeous. I’m really interested to see hat Robin Thicke has to say this time around. He looks good in that pic and in the ne Usher vid.
50.
JanetFan85
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
ciara is so damn predictable. i’m over her.
51.
Flygirl
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I will most def buy Brandy CiCi and Robin. For sure
52.
DH
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I’m a fan of all of these artists. I hope their projects are expedited and are just as good as/better than their previous offerings. I am most anticipating Brandy and Robin Thicke.
53.
Angelita
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
So EXCITED about Brandy’s new contract!!!!
I hope Teedra gets out of her TVT deal and lands a great deal with another company.
Can’t wait to hear Robin Thicke’s new album.
54.
David Washington
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Can’t wait for CiCi’s and Brandy’s albums.
Robin Thick …… don’t really care
Teedra Moss,,,,,,,,,,, I don’t know who that is
55.
datdcdopeboi
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
TEAM TEEDRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
56.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Can’t wait to hear great music from all these artists.
57.
SweetThang729
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Good for Brandy
Yeah Cici love that pic
Robin didn’t hear the whole first album but still looking forward to hearing the music flooding the airwaves
Teedra, Teedra, Teedra… you should sue Beyonce for stealing your sound on “Beautiful Nightmare”
58.
Yolanda
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
New Robin, Ciara, and Brandy!! I can hardly wait.
59.
MusickidD
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Brandy…the TRUTH….ENOUGH SAID! Her album is gonna be so HARD!!!!
MusickidD
60.
Csndace
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Brandy is 29. (2/11/1979)
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I AM ANTM
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I see ignorance hasn’t left. Anywhoo, I really hope things pull through for Teedra and I would love to hear her album. I would also love to cop Robin Thicke’s album, it sounds hot!
62.
Have Not Thought of a New User Name
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I have all of Brandy’s albums I wish her the best can’t wait for her return!
I like Ciara but never really cared to mush for her music.
Love Robin looking forward to his next effort
I hear a lot about Tedra but I’m not to familiar with her music gotta look her up.
63.
kay girl be my name
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
brandy is my favorite singer, im too excited about the album…
looking to see what ciara will do on the next cd as well…
64.
Prina
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I am looking forward to Brandy’s new album. She always puts out great quality music.
65.
DeV
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
FINALLY! Brandy is back! And u know she’s gonna shut it DOWN!
66.
CGJ
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Teedra is most definitely underrated - I still bump “Complex Simplicity” in its entirety from time to time - LOVE IT!
Ciara, on the other hand, is overrated.
Love, LOVE, LOVE Brandy - can’t wait for the new CD. I’m glad she signed with another major label and forgot about being on Ray J’s “indy” label. She’s too grown for that.
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Jamie872006
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR BRANDY NEW ALBUM
CIARA I DON’T CARE FOR A MUSIC SOMETIMES BUT I’M EAGER TO SEE WHAT SHE HAS IN STORED.
68.
JJ
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Brandy looks drop dead gorgeous in dat pic. Cant wait for her first single! Any news on release date?? LOOVVVEEE BROCKA!!!!!
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Delwin
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
excited to hear from Brandy!
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blackpepper
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
BRANDY BRANDY BRANDY B!TCH I CANT WAIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRANDY IS GONNA BE THE IT GIRL THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!
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tia
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
omg i am so excited about all of these projects….especially brandy and robin thicke…robin thickes album still gets hella play round my crib lol
b-rocka i cannot wait
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dd
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
I ABSOLUTELY cannot wait for Brandy to drop her new album!!! I have been waiting for years and she hasn’t disappointed me thus far. I just hope she gets the right promotion!
I hope that Ciara’s album shows a more mature side b/c she seems as if she is really coming into her womanhood.
I’ll check out Robin too!
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Onemil02
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Can’t Wait for CiCi Album, I still listen to the Evolution to this day. Brian, I don’t think the first song will be Crunk&Bish. High Price is produced by Tricky Stewart which we all know is responsible for Umbrella by Rhianna. So I am very interest in the song. I just read some of the titles of some of the other songs. “Darkroom” “Fantasy” “Pride” “Echo” “Supernatural” “Don’t Be Scared”. He album is sound too hot!!!
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Onemil02
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
*Her
75.
Candace
Friday, April 11, 2008 /
Brandy and Brian Cox with Kerri & Clutch????
That’s gonna be INSANE!
Watch out ya’ll! Looks like Brandy’s gonna be the new “B”!
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