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!
I love Ciara and Teedra. I can’t wait to hear more material from the both of them.
Looking forward to hearing these albums
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.
WOW NEW CIARA & ROBIN THICKE ALBUMS…SHOULD BE GOOD!
3RD!
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…
yay robin thicke!
I won’t sleep until the new Brandy album comes out…….well, I might take a nap
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.
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!!!!
Brandy has come a loong way she looks really pretty in that photo.
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
BRANDY IS THE ONLY QUEEN IM WAITING FOR… GIVE ME MORE HONEY BABY
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!!
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..
That picture of Ciara…..Why have none of u said shit about it!!! UNACCEPTABLE
BRANDY I LOVE YOU… AND I CANT WAIT
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!!
Uhhm I believe dat Brandy is now 29. Not 28. Please check wikipedia!
OH REALLY PPL CAN LIKE CIARA BUT NOT KELLY ROWLAND I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND?
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.
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
@ dyshea,Shut da fuck up bitch
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 !!!!
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*
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.
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.
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.
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.
I’ll be checking out Brandy’s album coz she never disappoints!
Cant wait for CICI!!
Never like Robin Thicke.
Way over Brandy.
Teedra..NO
THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT YEAR IN MUSIC….
I cant wait to hear Ciara’s new album. I think it’ll be hot
I wanna hear some new Brandy material too
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.
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
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
CiCi and Brandy I can’t wait
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.
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.
Love Teedra Moses and hope to hear something from her soon!!!! So underrated!!!! Looking forward to hearing Robin Thicke as well.
I’ll be on that Brandy, Robin and Teedra. CAN’T Wait!!
HELL YEAH, YIPPEE, I’M EXCITED FOR ALL OF THESE ARTISTS TO COME OUT WITH NEW PROJECTS.
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!
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!
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.
I Looove Robin Thicke, I can not wait for that album to drop.
Teedra is FLY !!
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.
Good for Brandy. I have been waiting on a new album. Damn, Ci CI. That pic doesn’t help dispell the gay rumors.
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!
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.
ciara is so damn predictable. i’m over her.
I will most def buy Brandy CiCi and Robin. For sure
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.
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.
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
TEAM TEEDRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t wait to hear great music from all these artists.
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”
New Robin, Ciara, and Brandy!! I can hardly wait.
Brandy…the TRUTH….ENOUGH SAID! Her album is gonna be so HARD!!!!
MusickidD
Brandy is 29. (2/11/1979)