MUSIC NEWS: JOJO ANNOUNCES NEW FIRST SINGLE / TREY SONGZ READIES NEW ALBUM

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Songbird JoJo took to her Twitter to give fans some news about the upcoming single from her much anticipated but often delayed third studio album, Jumping Trains.

She had announced that she shot a video for the track “The Other Chick,” which fans thought was the first single, however, JoJo assured us that the Oak-produced record was only a buzz single. Said to have a sound similar to the first single on her last album, 2006′s The High Road, she has chosen the track, “Disaster” as the lead single from her upcoming album.

Although there is no solid release date for Jumping Trains, reports are saying that we should hear the album this fall. Hopefully, “Disaster” can give the album the push it needs. It would be sad to see all of JoJo’s hard work and talent go to waste.

TREY SONGZ READIES NEW ALBUM

R&B crooner Trey Songz had a sit down with GlamazonsBlog to talk about his recently gig as the new face of Rocawear’s fragrance, Evolution and opened up a little bit about his future plans in music.

Q: What can we expect from you in the future? You’ve done music, fashion, fragrances, what’s next?
Trey Songz: Whatever God has planned for me. It’s all about hard work and determination. Every year has been better than my last and every album has done better than my last. I’m embarking on new endeavors every chance I get.

I just did Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D, coming out next year. I’m working on a new album entitled Chapter 5. Music will always be my first love. I’m going to South Africa and I’m elated about it. I’m taking my mother and family. That trip will be very instrumental in what this next album will be.”

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MUSIC NEWS: “WATCH THE THRONE” BREAKS iTUNES RECORDS / MIGUEL TALKS NEW ALBUM / WILLOW’S “WHIP MY HAIR” BRINGS IN 4 MILLION

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It’s said that Jay-Z and Kanye West broke records on iTunes in the United States with their one-week sales record, selling ,nearly 290,000 downloads via the retailer through the week since it’s exclusive release on 8th.

Watch the Throne surpasses the previous one-week iTunes record, set when Coldplay’s 2008 album Viva La Vida Or Death & All His Friends shifted 282,000 in the first week.

It’s no surprise though. The album was made available exclusive through iTunes from the 8th-11th of August, and the physical form of the album has only been in stores since the 12th. The overall official first-week sales, which will include digital and physical copies combined, will be released by Nielsen SoundScan on Wednesday morning. Currently, it’s looking to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with around the 410,000-450,000.

MIGUEL TALKS SOPHOMORE ALBUM

R&B crooner Miguel opened up to TheBoomBox about the follow-up to his debut album, All I Want Is You, which produced a large hit in “Sure Thing” and is currently being promoted by his latest single, “Quickie.”

The next album I think is going to project more of my outlook on the world as opposed to my romantic experience,” he explains of the album, which has no title or projected release date as of yet. “On All I Want is You, I discussed my experience in my last three or four relationships. It was a great way to introduce myself because I think love brings us all together. But I think it’s a lot more that I can discuss and this album is going to definitely be that platform to really broaden the minds of fans.”

Seems as though the criticism Miguel has received about his style, etc. may have something to do with the inspiration for this upcoming project. It’s no secret that with his electric sense of style, fans and naysayers have questioned Miguel about his sexuality, which his response has been that only people in the United States have that outlook on fashion and style.

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MUSIC NEWS: LIL’ WAYNE & DRAKE COLLABORATIVE ALBUM CONFIRMED / TEAIRRA MARI SIGNS NEW DEAL

0After all the hype and success of Jay-Z and Kanye’s big collaborative effort, Watch the Throne, Cash Money’s Baby takes matters into his own hands by confirming that Lil’ Wayne and Drake will put out a collaborative album of their own, boasting that after their solo projects, The Carter IV (hitting stores August 29th) and Take Care (dropping October 24th) are released, the Young Money millionaires get to work on their own merger.

“Wayne and I recently talked about the Weezy/Drake collabo album,” Baby told XXLMag.com. “That’s definitely going to get done.”

“It’s older versus younger,” Baby said. “I listened to a few songs off Watch the Throne and it feels like an older feel to me. I think with Drake and Wayne, they young. They young cats. You got 23 and 28. Then you got Jay-Z and them, who are older and really on their way out the game. Then you got Wayne and Drake and them, who are still youthful to the game. So, it’s two different types of music all the way across the board.”

On their way out? Baby also added:

“But what they’re doing is great. I think it’s great for the game, great for the business, great for retail as a whole. I just think when Wayne and Drake get together is going to be something real special also because we more youthful.”

A Lil’ Wayne and Drake album could be cool, considering that the two have had great chemistry in the past. However, it’d be interesting to hear their take on it, especially given the content on Watch the Throne. The confirmation from the Cash Money CEO seemed a bit like taking shots at Kanye and Jay.

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MUSIC NEWS: BEYONCE’S NYC CONCERTS SELL OUT IN LESS THAN 30 SECONDS / NICKI MINAJ TALKS TALKS NEW ALBUM / CHRIS BROWN ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES

Beyoncé’s concert tickets in promotion of her certified platinum album, 4, went on sale last night and they sold like hot cakes! The international entertainer’s 4 Intimate Nights With Beyoncé concert set an amazing record. The NYC shows sold out in a mere 22 seconds!

During the four shows, scheduled next week, for the 14th-19th, Beyoncé will play at the Roseland Ballroom, with standing room only, holding 3,200 people. The tickets sold for $100.

Beyoncé will perform all the tracks from her new album in their entirety. It’ll be interesting to see how this show turns out, considering that she only announced the dates last week. Here’s hoping that soon after, she will announce some information about how hotly anticipated world tour.

NICKI MINAJ TALKS PLANS FOR NEXT ALBUM

The always animated Nicki Minaj talked to MTV News about her vision for her sophomore album, the follow-up to the hugely success debut, Pink Friday.

CHRIS BROWN ANNOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES

Even though he’s found success with his latest album, F.A.M.E., Chris Brown still can’t seem to get the media to leave him alone. But that hasn’t distracted him from keeping it focused on the music.

Chris has finally announced dates for a Fall tour in support of his album, bringing T-Pain, Kelly Rowland and Tyga along for the the ride. The 28 city tour will start off in Toronto, Canada and end just before Halloween in Hartford, Connecticut.

“This tour will allow me to paint a picture musically,” Brown said in the announcement. “I want to bring a lot of energy and excitement to all the fans. It’s going to be a great show.” [Source]

Check below the cut to see if Chris Brown and the gang are coming to your city!

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