Wednesday, May 28, 2008 |
♫ John Legend feat. Andre 3000 - Green Light (snippet) - listen
A couple of days ago, our good friends at Rap-Up.com posted a snippet of a new John Legend song from his upcoming third studio album, featuring Andre 3000. I absolutely loved what I heard of the track, and was surprised at the different approach that John is taking this time around. His forthcoming album, due out sometime in September is said to have a different musical sound than his previous two albums. Legend taps friend and collaborator Kanye West, as well as The Neptunes. I can’t wait to hear more material from John. This sounds like it’s gonna be good.
♫ Ciara - Click (full) - listen
Here’s a new song from Ciara. I’m not sure if this is on the new album, but it will appear on the Sex & the City motion picture soundtrack. It sounds like Fergie’s “Glamorous,” produced by Polow Da Don, although it’s written by Rico Love and produced by Salaam Remi. I don’t know, I’m really confused about Ciara’s album right now. It’s a conceptual project, based around 3 seperate disks. It was said that “High Price,” featuring Ludacris, was supposed to be the first single, but later, it was said that it was false. In any event, this new song is pretty cool, nothing to write home about. Ciara’s Fantasy Ride is set to drop at the end of the summer, and Sex & the City will be out this Friday.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008 |
Newly weds Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted around and about in Cannes enjoying their vacation together. They were last spotted leaving their hotel in Monte Carlo, Monaco to catch a department flight at Nice Airport on Monday…
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008 |
Keri Hilson finally premieres her first single on CL, from her debut album, In A Perfect World…, which hits stores September 23rd. “Energy” is a great crossover record, produced by The Runaways, who have done work for Natasha Bedingfield and many more. If you’re not positive about who Keri is, you may remember her from the smash hits, “The Way I Are” and “Scream,” from Timbaland’s latest project, Shock Value. She’s also responsible for countless hits like Omarion’s “Icebox,” and Britney Spears’ “Gimme More.”
Keri’s album will contain productions from Polow Da Don, Timbaland, Danjahandz, The Clutch, Cory Bold and more. I am so excited for Keri and so glad that she finally has a release date. Make sure you continue to check out CL for more exclusives from our girl Keri. “Energy” will be available on iTunes starting tomorrow.
Make sure you hit Keri up on MySpace and show her some love, and tell her CL sent you!
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008 |
Detectives Marc Cooper, left, Gescard Isnora, center, and Michael Oliver
The three cops acquitted of killing Sean Bell were hit with disciplinary charges last week. Detectives Marc Cooper, Gescard Isnora and Michael Oliver were accused of firing their weapons outside of NYPD departmental guidelines - charges that could result in their termination from the force. Isnora was also charged with violating NYPD vice protocols by taking action as an undercover.
Al Sharpton, who is demanding that the Justice Department try the three cops for violating Bell’s civil rights, called the internal charges “a step in the right direction.”
“That’s good news,” Sean Bell’s father, William, added. “On a gloomy day like today, I need some good news.”
The three officers remain on modified duty, stripped of their guns and badges.
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Monday, May 26, 2008 |
♫ Album Review: Usher - Here I Stand ♫
After 4 years, Usher finally emerges from the success of Confessions, as well as a new marriage and his first born child, to release a brand new album, titled Here I Stand, which hits stores this Tuesday.
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I have to admit, there had been a few tracks to leak, but not to severely peek my interest. My initial thoughts were that Usher and his label were stalling because he was unable to come up with some material that could trump the hugely successful Confessions, which was covered in controversy (he and Chilli had a very public relationship, not to mention break-up) and littered with bunches of wonderful material. Then, a Rich Harrison-produced track, featuring one of Usher’s favorite collaborators, Ludacris surfaced and my confidence was restored, however I was let down when I found out the song would not be the first single, and later that it wouldn’t even appear on the album.
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Monday, May 26, 2008 |
On Friday, Sen. Hillary Clinton explained to the editorial board of South Dakota’s Sioux Falls Argus-Leader why she remains in the race for the Democratic nomination: “My husband did not wrap up the nomination in 1992 until he won the California primary somewhere in the middle of June, right? We all remember Bobby Kennedy was assassinated in June in California. I don’t understand it.”
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Sunday, May 25, 2008 |
Beyonce and Jay-Z get their two step in at Jay-Z’s exclusive VIP party at Palm Beach Casino in Cannes. Guests at the gathering included Diddy, Kerry Washington, and model Noemie Lenoir.
After a night of partying, the couple quietly exited through the club’s back doors where paparazzi followed them.
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