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MUSIC NEWS: SOLANGE’S TOP SELLING SINGLE / MORE CIARA ALBUM NEWS / DANITY KANE SHOOTS SECOND VIDEO

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Singer/songwriter Solange enjoys her #1 spots Billboard’s “Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales” chart and the “Hot Dance Singles Sales” chart for her first single, “I Decided” from her forthcoming sophomore album, SoL-Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams. The new project, which Solange has described as a melting pot of ’60’s and ’70’s soul, with bits of electronica, is being released via Music World/Geffen Records on August 26th.

Solange - I Decided

The album features a host of huge names, which Solange said she really had to seek out for the project. Cee-Lo co-wrote the second single, “Sandcastle Disco,” which features Q-Tip and production from Soulshock & Karlin. I’m glad to see that Solange’s new project is being well recieved, as well as her live performances. Solange just wrapped up the “Art of Love” tour and is putting the finishing touches on the album. So if you’re digging what you’ve heard so far, make sure you pick up SoL-Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams in August!

In the mean time, check out Solange’s blog, hadleystreetjournal.com.

MORE CIARA ALBUM NEWS

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Ciara performs with Chris Brown at 2008’s BET Awards

Our good friends at Rap-up.com have acquired some news on Ciara’s third album, Fantasy Ride, which we’ve been talking about for some time now. Ciara recently went into the studio with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins to punch out some songs for the LP. We’ve also learned that she’s set to collaborate with T-Pain and long-time friend and contributor, Lil’ John.

The new record is said to be a concept album, centered around 3 cities. Each “city” will have it’s own disk, with 4 to 5 songs, each with their own direction. “Groove City” will feature songs similar to that of the single from her last album, “Promise,” while “Crunktown” will be more reminiscent of Ciara’s debut album, Goodies (Lil’ John’s tracks will probably fit in here), while Ciara will hit heavy with hard beats and dance tracks on the appropriately titled, “Kingdom of Dance.”

Originally slated for a September release, Ciara has pushed the album back to drop in November, with a lead single dropping sometime in July. The label originally announced “High Price,” featuring Ludacris as the first single, but Ciara wants to go a different direction. A video is going to be released for the single in August.

DANITY KANE SHOOTS SECOND VIDEO

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Danity Kane, who debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts with their latest album, Welcome to the Dollhouse has just finished shooting their second video for the second single, “Bad Girl,” featuring Missy Elliott. It’s about time, ladies!

It was originally reported that the girls of DK were set to play along side professional female wrestlers in the video, but it seems as though the Erik White-directed clip (he’s worked with Chris Brown and Keyshia Cole) will feature the girls as butt-kicking femme fatale alter egos.

“It’s on fire,” Aubrey O’Day told MTV News on the Los Angeles set of the “Bad Girl” video. “Five-inch heels, massive choreography — Gil Duldulao is our choreographer, and he’s worked with Janet Jackson. He’s fab.”

I’m excited to see what the girls come up with this time around, because the second video has just been a long time coming for this second video.

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1.

Chulo

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I love Solange, can’t wait for her LP to drop

2.

Camille

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

………IT’s ABOUT TIME DK!!!

3.

ceerow

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

3rd… i´m in top 10 :)

4.

D A R I U S the songwriter

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I’m really eager to hear what Solange has cooked up for this album. She coming with somethin’ so fresh, and I especially love “God Given Name”, shit, I love all the songs I’ve heard so far. Ciara, I think, should defintely consider “High Price” for the first single. It’s so high energy, and the opera singing is definitely high energy, and compliments the track very well. Danity Kane, hmmmm…a lil’ late with the single release. But, better late than never!

:)

5.

Complicated_25

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I hope Ciara doesn’t drop her CD the same day as Beyonce….and am I the only not feeling the 3 disc-CD. But I guess she tryin sumthin different.

Danity needs to wrap it up.

And congrats Solange…dont kno how this happened, but congrats anyhow

6.

KINGRON

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

ITS ABOUT TIME BRIAN…I WAS GOING THRU WITHDRAW…AT WORK BORED…BUT I SEEN THE LIL VIDEO ON MTV…I HOPE THE VIDEO IS WORTH ALL THE HYPE..I LOVE D.K THO D.WOODS LOOKS LIKE SHE IS GOING BACK TO THE EVEN SIDES HAIR…

7.

H-Town Chic***

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Looking forward to Solange, love her!

8.

Cheargyrl04

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I’m excited about solange’s cd. I Decided is true soul music.
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9.

Pixie

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

What???! I had no idea Solange’s song was doing well…I’ve never heard it on the radio and I don’t know one person who has ever heard it. And, I’m being honest!! Cirara’s album sounds like crap and those “cities” are all the same…she’s basically describing one thing three different ways…she’s so seriously lame!!
Danity Kane should thank Aubrey…her skankdom is almost B List…that’s why she gets all the opportunites…but I guess it helps the group!

10.

Bvarney

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

pixie your a dirtbag peice of trash who needs to go far away no one cares what you have to say cause your hating dont be mad cause your worthless and these people are doing there thing! ciara is coming hard with this one!!!! you dumb fucks dontt know what your in for. shes already holding!!

11.

Yay Solange

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Yeah Solange! Way to make it rain on the haters! She definitely got her big sister genes! Congrats girl!

12.

Bvarney

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

i think the 3 disk thing for ciara is awsome its 3 diffrent moods of music, but she might switch it up by the time it drops cause 4 to 5 songs on a disk is a waste of space and will cause allot of cd switching lol.

13.

do

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

can’t wait for ci

14.

complexndope

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Cant wait for that Solange album. It’ll prolly be the best album of the year. Really digging her style…and LOVING that pic of her too.

Ciara…is like another Rihanna to me. I take her albums for what they are. Even though the latest was hot…she still needs to work on that voice. “My Love” is STILL my shit though.

Danity…no comment.

15.

MI

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

congrats to solange :D

im kinda fellin tha “city” concept of ciaras album..and i also hope she doesnt try to relese tha same day as beyonce as rumored…hope it stays a rumor..

and i hope danity kanes video is bomb….although i wish they put a different song out..

16.

Kaya

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I will definitely buy Solange’s album. She’s difnitely doing big things
Ciara just needs to quit, she has no place her, and i can’t stand her untalented singing skills.

17.

Dame(I am about my paper 24/7 365,366 in a leap year)

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

>>>>>Go Solange I am happy for her

>>>>>>>I heart my some Cici and I am excited about her new cd Supernatural is hot

>>>>>>>>DK Bad Girl is not one of my faves but their cd is ok but I like Day 26 >>>>>>>>better

18.

emane

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

good job solange I hope her album does well
ciara- I hope that her and beyonce don’t come out on the same day cuzz beyonces album is coming in november but other than that I can’t wait to hear what directon cici is going in
DK- don’t care for them

19.

Touchthasky

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I’m real excited for Solange. Shes spent a whole lot of time in Beyonce’s shadow. I’m glad that shes taking her music in a new and interesting direction.

Ciara - I’ve never been much of a fan. Her songs are usually solid though. The concept for the album is cool though.

DK - I’m shocked that Diddy allowed them to make another video. He’s so hot and cold with his artists. Usually cold.

20.

DejaStar7

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

WOW #1 I haven’t even heard her song on the radio!!!!!!!!! Good for her that she can be different n still hit #1 spots.

21.

TeTe(Another hit..BarryBonds!)

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

congrats to solange,i love I Decided,especially the remix……i still bump “Champagne Chronic Nightcap” w/lil wayne…i love that song.

i used to love ciara,not that big of a fan anymore….

i was suprised that Danity Kane did as well as they did….none of diddy’s “projects” have ever done well….congrats to them even though i havent heard the album..not my kind of music

22.

Tiffany

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

BRIAN???

WHY DID YOU NOT POST THE NEW DAY 26 VIDEO TO “SINCE YOU BEEN GONE”??

23.

iwaetkl

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

She is a hot member of an online dating club “casualseek.com”. Seems she is seeking casual lover.

24.

8baller

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Werk Solange!!! Doing big things.

25.

STLCHICK

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I’m sooo happy for Solange! I’m loving this chick right now and I would’ve loved to see her in concert.

Ciara’s album sounds interesting. The different cities idea is hot!

Danity Kane should’ve been working on their third video by now. They waited too long to release something new. They should’ve worked w/ the momentum their album got.

26.

Bob

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

She looks SO beautiful. I saw her personals ID on wealthy men for beautiful women site “”"”S e e k i n g R i c h.c o m”"”"”" last week. It is said she is datiing young billionaire on that site. Is she singlle now?

27.

K

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I’m already smell a flop from Ciara. She’s still got some growing to do
People are stupid for praising Solange, but wait til her album come out, it’s gonna flop as well.
Can’t really say much on the rest.

28.

augusta

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

wow congrats to solange, it comes as a bit of suprise to me ’cause i never hear that song on the radio.

29.

Greatestloveofall

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

GO head Solange. Keep bein fresh!!

Cant wait to hear the new Ciara record.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW…..why da fuk does DK, signed to BAD BOY RECORDS, got more cracker bitches dan black gurls in the group?? Day26 dont hav no white members, but since its women dey done sisters dirty by enlisting 3 stringy hair bitches pretendin to act all hood…LOL!!

30.

ThatGirlLinda

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Wow Solo got a Num 1 song.. go girl.

31.

Lala

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Solange is just like her sis. She gets hated on but at the end of the day she gets the last laugh.LOL I love “I Decided”. Both the song and video are hot. Congrats to her.

I will probably get Ciara album. It is not yet confirmed when Bee is releasing her album. Regardless I’m buying both.

As for Danity Kane……not a fan. Day 26 is much better imo.

32.

Nothing But Love

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I like some of Solange’s new stuff especiall “Sandcastle disco” if i more of her stuff i probably get the album when it drops…

Ciara, im not fan so i couldn’t give a rats ass

33.

Nothing But Love

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

*a

34.

Mrs. Not Me

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Number 1? On Billboard? I must need to get my bifocals changed because I don’t see it anywhere in the top ten.

Good work though.

35.

vanity6

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

hot damn! a new post! anywho, yay for solo, they don’t play her song on the urban stations in DC but i’m sure they will soon! go head solo! cici’s concept seems interesting. mto said she’s trying to drop at the same time as b in nov. IF (if if if) that’s true i think it’s smart marketing-her die hards will flock to buy it even sooner and it would be good publicity.

36.

littlebit2006

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Surprisingly Im really feelin Solange’s stuff, didnt think I was going too but she has some good stuff.

37.

bella

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

This is so exciting, I am glad that she found her own niche and didn’t try to do anyone other than her.

38.

shawty lo

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

hay wut happened 2 the 5th member of DK she missin!

39.

velvetj

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I’ve also never heard her song on the radio. Something fishy is going on here. Somebody is getting paid to “make” her number 1. Even if I did hear her on the radio, I wouldn’t be surprised if a bit of Payola was going on.

I have to admit, Matthew Knowles is one smart man and yall just eat up every little trick move he does.

40.

LuvsIt

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Congrats to Solange! i’m really feeling her materialt his time around!

Can’t wait for CC’s album and Dk’s vid!

41.

Miss Dee Dee

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I can’t wait until Ciara’s album drops ! Im gunna buy it.

42.

Toons

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Very excited about DK! Cant wait to see the vid.

43.

SimonCowell

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

@39

IF YOU GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANT (TALENT), THEY WILL FLOCK TO IT. WHAT MAKES BEY HOT IS THAT SHE ISN’T AFRAID TO TAKE RISKS AND BE BASHED FOR BEING TRUE TO THE TYPE OF ENTERTAINER THAT SHE WANTS TO BE. HER RISKS PAY OFF. WHO THE HELL ELSE SOUNDS BETTER SINGING LIVE THAN THE ALREADY VOCALLY PERFECT CDS, WHILE DANCING FULL OUT IN HIGH HEELED STILLETTOS??!! NOBODY.

AS FOR SOLANGEL, SHE HAS FOUND HER NICHE. THIS PROJECT REALLY SHOWCASES HER CREATIVITY AND VOCALLY SHE SHITS ON RIHANNA AND CIARA! LETS NOT EVEN TALK ABOUT ASHANTI.

MICHELLE IS EVEN KILLING EM WITH HER LIVE PERFORMANCES AND VOCALS (CHECK THEM OUT ON YOU TUBE)..

THE KNOWLES CLAN AND FRIENDS KNOW THAT WHAT SELLS IS THE “PERFORMANCE” . JUST SINGING ISN’T GONNA CUT IT. JUST DANCING ISN’T GONNA CUT IT. ALL OF THESE LADIES PERFORM THEIR BUTTS OFF AND THEY GET CREDIT WHERE THE CREDIT IS DUE.

A AIN’T MAD AT MATHEW AT ALL.. BUILD THAT DYNASTY MR. KNOWLES!!

THE HATERS WILL HATE–I MEAN, WHAT OTHER OPTIONS DO THEY HAVE? lol

44.

Toons

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Also looking foward to Ci’s album. I like the concept. Janelle Monae’s release of her suites is somewhat along the same lines as Ci’s in terms of the fact that she’s release on 4 song on each album.

45.

d

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

danity kane has a very good idk why diddy didnt had them put out more videos i lik bad girl,secret place (interlude) estacy,and lights out!!!

46.

Pixie

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

#39 It happens all the time. Where I live (won’t put my local dj’s on blast) I KNOW it goes on because it makes no sense that songs show up during countdowns (of viewer’s picks, obviously) that NEVER EVER play anytime other than that. It’s sort of like when an artist is coming to 106th and Park and all of a sudden his/her view pops up on the countdown the week of the slated appearance. Hmmmm, it’s something mighty fishy! I agree! I do know people say record companies buy so many copies to boost sales and lure impressionable people into stores… It’s funny because I was saying the film industry must be doing the same thing yesterday!

47.

Pixie

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

#43 Shut up, Solange. Your daddy bought millions of copies of your song to give the impression that you actually made an impression!! And, guess what? It worked because even I am wondering if you’re legit!

48.

kmniles

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Weavie is gonna steam roll right over Ciara. (beep-beep….vrroooommmmm!) I mean seriously, does this woman think she can really upstage her????? But then again she is dating 50 Nickels and he does know how to create controversy.

49.

DA TRUTH

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Solo is DA TRUTH and I’m very happy for her and it’s well deserved. They’re probably playing it on stations that aren’t R&B driven, but somebody’s listening because the charts don’t lie. Her sound is fresh and it’s even fresher that she’s doing her own everything - writing, choreography, directing, video treatments. You know you’re good when you can write a hit for others too - Michelle’s “We Break The Dawn”, Bey’s “Get Me Bodied” (co-writer, Kelly’s “Bad Habit”, etc. I remember when her first album came out and she was this talented then, but no one was trying to hear her. Now, she’s hitting haters over the head. Sand Castle Disco is FIRE and I can’t wait for her album to drop. Hell, all I’ve heard so far are FIRE. And she sounds just like her records live - much appreciated. Very excited for this c.d.

50.

Phillyfashionista

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I’m very happy for her!!

51.

caff

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Aubrey can get it from every angle…..Solange you too.

At the same time even.

52.

Youngin

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

@SimonCowell

Yeah, Beyonce’s performances are attracks people. I cant say the same about Solange but I live in New York and I know she dont get played on Hot 97 or Power 105 BUT I’m sure her type of music is getting played on stations like Kiss FM & WBLS. They play songs like I Decided and Gnarls Barkley and them. Solange gets airplay on those stations thats for sure.

53.

Pixie

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

why’d you use this pic of Ciara, CL? I don’t want it on my screen! It’s really NSFW! Brian, don’t be classless!

54.

miss gq

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

wait…it seem like somebody’s missing….o yea shannon…where she @??..and yess it’a about damn time for a new video..

55.

kmniles

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

#51

Aubrey. Are you serious??? Be honest…is it the blond hair cause em…no. A mosquito would think twice before sticking it to her.

56.

IAMDARKAQUA

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

MICHELLE WILLIAMS PERFORMING “HELLO HEARTBREAK” AND “BREAK THE DAWN”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxjOFlZQQrY

damn i guess michelle can’t get no luv…

57.

Karen

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I actually really like Solange. I love her voice and I think she and her sister are really sweet and humble. I’ll be willing to check her out.

58.

DONTCLOSEYOUREYESOPENIT

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Solange’s song…I’m even surprised I’m hoping her album is just has different has this song..Danity Kane I dont really love all the songs but Im glad thery are improving and getting their game up..

59.

johlef

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I love Danity Kane…even tho it has been a long time and they should be realeseing a 3rd video by now….and “Striptease” should’ve been the next single, but i’m ready for tha new video…Dawn and Shannon are my favorites!!

I’m starting to like Solange more and more…I can’t wait to hear what her album sounds like!

Ciara…u know she’s gonna bring it hard this time around..she’s geting better and better at performing…I love watching her…that performance with Chris Brown was just off tha fuck’n chain!! Can’t wait to hear what she’s coming with!!

60.

Pixie

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

I know I keep saying it, but it’s so funny! This is the most obvious case of fraud ever! Now you know they didn’t have to spend any money they’d set aside for promotion because the fact that she’s Beyonce’s little sister was promotion enough…So, she can get on all the major music related networks..MTV, BET… She even performed with Destiny’s Child last year at the BET awards. So, I’m thinking the funds that are usually set aside for commercials/internet ads/street teams was used to buy her records! I do! And none of you are talking me out of it because you know if ANYBODY would do it Matthew Knowles would.

61.

Berkleeboy04

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Dude. I never was a Solange fan. I used to see her all the time in Houston and would hate on that girl. But can I say that I am a true fan now. This song and the new single are well deserving of the buzz its getting. I’m DEFINITELY buying this CD. She might has well do a duet with CeeLo (of Gnarls Barkley) since she’s writing with him. Just an idea.

62.

KIA

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

#9 Pixie You are silly! Skankdom! That was funny as hell!

63.

Lena B

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Why does Solange song sound like the song “Too Cool” in the movie Idlewild? Is it me?

64.

tjack25

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Solange - I hope she does well. I’m so in love with Sandcastle Disco right now!

Ciara - I’m sure she’ll bring 1 or 2 good songs like she normally does. I’m more into her dancing than her music anyway. Although I have both of her previous CDs, I never “bought” them and dont plan on buying “Fantasy Ride” either.

65.

M-SAW

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

DAMN DEY PUSHED CiCi BACK AGAIN…
@48 BitCH PLZ SOLANGE AiNT N0BODY! SOLANGE WILL NEVA AND CAN NEVA ROLL OVA CiCi 0R RiHANNA (AND I DONT EVEN LIK HER) JUSS CUZ DA BiTCH G0T A NUMBA 1 SINGLE ON DA RAP/R&B & DANCE CHARTS DONT MEAN SHIT. TIL SHE HIT #1 OR DA TOP TEN ON DA HOT 100 (LIKE CIARA DID 7 TIMES AND RIHANNA DID 8 TIMES) SHE AINT NOBODY…

66.

tjack25

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

^^ I think they were talking about Beyonce, not Solange

67.

8baller

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Some people are just completely ridiculous. Just give credit where credit is due. Celebrities are able to buy alot this with their money, but they cant buy Billboard chart spots. Even Matthew isnt that powerful. If Matthew had that power dont you think Beyonce would have more #1 songs than she already does?

Just silly…

68.

8baller

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

*alot of things
(typo)

69.

Toot

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

#9

and

#10

y’all funny as hell. I have laughed so hard at those two posts. LOL. Ridiculous. I can’t read post #9 without laughing.

70.

BRIANA

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

i’ll take the solange cd over ciara any day….the 3 cd thing is creative, but seems unwise economically…people are barely buying 1 cd now

i’m just saying….

71.

AriesRme

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

From what I have downloaded “legally” I am ready for Solo’s album. I think it will be a nice mix and new sounds, I’m really tired of the same ole RnB stuff

I like Ciara as a totally package more than just any one aspect of her so I will check it out.

I know I’m in the minority but I like DK I have since the beginning and I’m glad to see they aren’t going by the wayside like all the other artists unlucky enough to be signed to bad boy Loon, Cheri Dennis, 8Ball and MJG.

72.

M-SAW

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

@70… ALL 3 DISKS WILL B PACKAGED TOGETHER! NOT SEPERATE

73.

mia

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Ciara Brings It In Her Videos, Theres Always Something Hot That Stands Out. The 3 Disc Idea Is Cool I Just Hope Theres Not Only 3 Songs Hot On Each Disc If So The Purpose Is Defeated Than Deleted.

74.

Chaka

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

damn solo, now i need someone else to hate on…

75.

mia

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 /

Ps Never Heard Solo On The Radio Either, No Matter What Station, I Hear Estelle, Amy, Etc. Never Solo.

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