Some material was recently leaked from Star Trak signee Teyana Taylor’s upcoming debut album, From A Planet Called Harlem (out later this year).
The song, “Complicated” was written by popular writing team “The Clutch” and produced by Hit Boy and even though the track leaked this week, it was actually recorded about two years ago — when Teyana was just 16 years-old (she is now 18 years-old).
Beyonce, who is currently on the European leg of her I Am… tour is gearing up to rerelease her album of the same title, I Am… Sasha Fierce in a deluxe Above & Beyonce: Video Collection & Dance Mixes format.
The double-disc set will be Beyonce’s first time embarking on the dance/electronica genre, offering up several remixed hits from I Am… Sasha Fierce. Eight tracks are showcased in the collection with production from Dave Audé, DJ Escape, and Tony Coluccio. The DVD/CD combo will be available exclusively through Wal-Mart and J&R Music World in New York on June 16.
Upcoming singer/rapper Shontelle was spotted outside her Manchester Hotel in London on Wednesday afternoon. The 23 year-old is in the UK to support Beyonce Knowles on the UK leg of the “I AM” tour.
Shontelle is from Barbados and reportedly good friends with Rihanna. She was recently signed to Universal Motown Records and you can get more info about the upcoming artist on her official website.
Jay-Z has recently revealed his split from long-time label, Def Jam and is close to signing a deal that will bring his future recordings to Sony Columbia.
The deal, which will link Jay-Z’s Roc Nation releases with Sony’s Epic Records for distribution, “is 95% complete” according to people familiar with the ongoing negotiations
His split from the Universal Music Group-owned label reportedly came with a $5 million price tag, but left the rap artist and label executive in control of his future master recordings. A formal announcement about the new deal is expected in the coming weeks. [SOURCE]
CHRIS BROWN BACK AT WORK
Despite his recent legal troubles and backlash, 20-year-old Chris Brown has announced that he is working on a third studio album, which he plans for a late summer release.
The album is tentatively titled Graffiti and will be preceded by a single earlier this summer. He made the announcement in a video blog, which has been his first public comment since his domestic violence dispute, allegedly with former girlfriend Rihanna, back in February.
JORDIN SPARKS ALBUM INFO
Jordin Sparks, who has the #1 song added to radio this week, has revealed that her sophomore album will share the title with it’s lead single, Battlefield.
“To me, the title Battlefield is about strength and perseverance,” Jordin explains about the album and song title.
“Things can go from good to bad in an instant, it could be family, friendship or work; and my favorite line in the song is, ‘you better go and get your armor,’ because it’s telling you to be prepared for that time so that you can overcome it.”
Guess who was spotted heading to lunch in NYC on Wednesday afternoon. Hint: According to her twitter page, she plans on getting two full sleeves of tattoos later on this year.
Check out the full Kanye West video for “Paranoid” starring Rihanna. They premiered it at that Def Jam event last week, but here is the HQ version. Not sure if I should be high when I watch this or not.
Bun B. and Drake pose backstage at Hot 97’s Who’s Next Series Featuring Drake at S.O.B.’s on in New York City on Tuesday night. Check out for some exclusive video and more photos from the show via VILLAGE SLUM.
Jay-Z has recently revealed his split from long-time label, Def Jam and is close to signing a deal that will bring his future recordings to Sony Columbia.
Despite his recent legal troubles and backlash, 20-year-old Chris Brown has announced that he is working on a third studio album, which he plans for a late summer release.
Jordin Sparks, who has the #1 song added to radio this week, has revealed that her sophomore album will share the title with it’s lead single, Battlefield.
