R&B singer Jaheim is back with “Ain’t Leavin Without You”, which is the first single from his upcoming fifth studio album, due February. The singer hasn’t put any new music out since the release of his last album, The Makings of a Man, back in ‘07. We are glad to see him back!
High school students, how would you like to get a jumpstart on your career in the music industry?
The GRAMMY Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2010 GRAMMY Camp, part of the Foundation’s GRAMMY in the Schools programs, which allows high school students from across the country to work, learn and play with a variety of top music industry professionals.
Focusing on all aspects of commercial music, the curriculum engages students in the technical aspects of creating, performing and recording and emphasizes new and emerging music technologies. The program culminates in media projects, CD recordings and/or showcase performances.
Interested in participating? Apply at www.grammyintheschools.com. For those interested in attending, the final deadline is March 31. Needs-based financial aid is available, and the form will be available in January. Over the past three years, approximately 70 percent of campers who applied for financial aid received assistance.
50 Cent - Criminal Wave (full) - listen
50 Cent has had a couple of setbacks while trying to release his fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct, but music continues to leak. The new track, “Criminal Wave,” honestly, has been some of the most promising material I’ve heard from the album. Before I Self Destruct is set to hit stores on November 23rd, which is a big release date for a lot of artists.
Toni Braxton - Woman (full) - listen
One of my personal favorites, Toni Braxton has announced a while back that she was releasing her new album, Pulse, later on this year. It seems that now, she’s pushing the album back to 2010. This new track, “Woman,” was produced by Kuya and is supposedly a leak from the sessions from the new album. I’m eager to see what Toni’s album is going to sound like, considering the difference in a lot of the materials that have leaked. We’ll see!
Alicia Keys spotted arriving and exiting MTV Studios in New York City for an appearance on ‘Its On With Alexa Chung’ in New York City on Thursday evening. The singer hit up the show to promote her new video and album.
As usual, Amazon.com has given us some 30 second snippets from our favorite artists upcoming albums. Amerie releases her fourth studio album, In Love & War on November 3rd.
She is currently promoting her second single, “Heard ‘Em All,” written and co-produced by Sean Garrett and Eric Hudson. The album will be Amerie’s first release via Def Jam.
Check out the The First Family in the “official” White House family portrait. The photo was just released on the White House’s Flickr page although the photo was taken back on September 1st.
The photo that will be used in the history books, has Malia and Sasha Obama posing with their parents, the President and First Lady in the Green Room of the White House. It was taken by famed photographer Annie Liebovitz.
Mary J. Blige (pictured with husband Kendu Isaacs), Gabrielle Union, Laila Ali and Mel B all hit up events in various cities on Thursday night. Also check out photos of model Iman and actress Jennia Fredrique. Click the photos for more info.
