Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
Maxwell just revealed the cover to his anticipated new album, “BLACKsummers’night,” via his official website. I love it, plus it gives me a reason to post his latest song, “Pretty Wings” again. LOL!
“BLACKsummers’night,” is Maxwell’s first album in over seven years and is set for a July 7th release via Columbia Records (PRE-ORDER HERE).
In related news, he is hitting the road for a special summer tour, keep reading for more info.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009 |
Mariah Carey has already began work on her follow-up to last year’s, E=MC². Her 12th studio album, is set to be titled Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel, she revealed via her Twitter page.
“Bcuz I Love U, I want u to be the first to know the title of my new album Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel. It’s very personal & dedicated to u,” she tweeted.
Carey, 39, also confirmed that this time around, she is collaborating with Timbaland, and not steering to clear of past formulas. She’s still cranking out tracks with Tricky Stewart and The Dream, who were responsible for her last #1 single, “Touch My Body,” as well as Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox. The album is set to hit stores at the end of this year.
MICHAEL JACKSON POSTPONES CONCERT DATES
Several of Michael Jackson’s anticipated “This Is It” London concert dates were postponed on Wednesday afternoon.
An email issued through concert organizers revealed that Jackson’s July 8 gig has been rescheduled for July 13. Three other July dates, however, are now not expected to take place until March 2010. Read the release below:
“Due to the sheer magnitude of the “This Is It” concerts at the O2 Arena promoters and producers AEG Live and Kenny Ortega, Michael’s directorial partner and creative collaborator have elected to move back a few of the opening shows in order to meet the challenges presented by such a massive and technically complex show.
We wanted to ensure that all of Michael’s fans attending the concerts get the same quality in staging and level of entertainment. It is AEG Live’s sincere hope that those lucky enough to have purchased tickets will have enough time to change their personal schedules and travel plans if they are coming from outside of London.”
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009 |
Even after the release of her latest album, Human, Brandy is already back at work for her sixth studio album.
While on tour in Europe, it has been reported that Brandy will have songs penned by The Dream and will soon go in the studio with Pharrell. She has also been rumored to have been in the studio with Stargate.
It’s not yet known the direction that Brandy is taking for the new album, but will record a duet with her younger brother.
ERYKAH BADU NEW ALBUM + TOUR
Erykah Badu finally releasing the anticipated second installment of her “Amerykah” series, and will be touring for the next couple of months.
Noting over ten scheduled dates, Badu will spend much of late May and June on the road performing songs from “New Amerykah Part One (4th World Ward),” including stops in Phoenix, Honolulu, Los Angeles and San Francisco, before wrapping up in Manchester, TN.
“New Amerykah, Part Two (Return of the Ankh)” is due in stores this fall.
T.I. & MARY J. BLIGE TO FILM NEW VIDEO
T.I. is due to shoot a video for his Mary J. Blige assisted single “Don’t Forget,” which is also the first cut from a special re-release of the 2X Platinum certified album “Paper Trail” (2008).
On the song, released this week, Mary J. Blige sings “Don’t forget to remember me. Please keep me in your heart, if we ever have to part”.
T.I. will be turning himself in at the end of the month, click here for info on that.
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Friday, May 15, 2009 |
LeToya Luckett is prepping a new single and video from her upcoming sophomore album, Lady Love (out on Capitol Records this Summer).
“She Ain’t Got Sh*t On Me” (the self-proclaimed ladies anthem of the Summer), is the follow up to her first single from the new album, “Not Anymore”. Here is what Letoya said about the 2nd single:
“In the song, I’m not saying I’m perfect, but my man shouldn’t bring another girl home. The song’s not really about whether this girl he’s cheating on with me has a fat ass or anything! It’s more about the quality that I bring; how much I care for him. It’s really a song for every middle-class woman. It’s speaking for them.”
Also make sure to look out for the singer in the upcoming movie Preacher’s Kid, due in theaters this fall.
D.WOODS PREPS NEW VIDEO
Former Danity Kane and Making the Band star D.Woods is moving forward with her solo career. Woods, also known for her stint with ‘Girls Club,’ will reportedly shoot the video for her first single “On My Side” in Los Angeles next month.
“On My Side” follows Woods’ spring 2009 mixtape “Independence Day” which we posted exclusively earlier this year.
Speaking with MTV during the season three finale of Making the Band, Woods offered: “I’ve been doing a lot of studio work for myself and writing for other artists and projects.”
KEKE PALMER WORKING ON NEW ALBUM
Actress/singer Keke Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee, The Longshots, True Jackson VP) is currently working on her sophomore album.
After leaving her former label Atlantic for lack of promotion of her first album ‘So Uncool’, Keke has a contract in the works and will make a big announcement of her new label this summer.
Her new song is entitled, “Edit (You Out of My Life)”, which she co-wrote. In the meantime, Keke is starring in the hit T.V. show “True Jackson, VP” on Nickelodeon. She also co-wrote and sings the theme song.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 |
Ciara and Jay-Z are set to hit the road this summer in what may be deemed as a ‘Best of Both Worlds’ ten city tour. The tour, also in support of Ciara’s recent album “Fantasy Ride,” was confirmed by the singer via Twitter Monday night.
“I will say it because the information has been leaked. Me and Jay-Z will be doing a 10-city tour run together! More details coming soon!”
Late Tuesday night 5 confirmed dates were released:
7/3 LAS VEGAS The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
7/4 LAS VEGAS The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort
7/7 CHICAGO Charter One Pavilion/Northerly Island
7/10 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena
7/12 ATLANTA Chastain Park Amphitheatre
Ciara is also joining Britney Spears on a special European leg of the “Circus” tour later on this summer, get more info on live nation.
DRAKE WORKING W/ TOP RAPPERS FOR DEBUT
The ever growing buzz continues for Toronto rapstar Drake, who recently did an interview with UK radio personality DJ Semtex.
He confirmed rumors that he was recently in the studio with Jay-Z and that is was a “dream come true” to work with the rap mogul.
Drake is also expected to have Kanye West and Lil Wayne featured on his new album. Word is, he is currently in the process of signing with an undisclosed major and that an album, titled Thank Me Later, will drop before Christmas.
MAXWELL CLIMBING BILLBOARD SWIFTLY
Maxwell’s return to music is now official at Billboard thanks to the already climbing single “Pretty Wings”.
The single made the highest debut in four years at Billboard’s Adult R&B chart where it landed at no.15 this week. But that is not the only chart victory for Maxwell. The former “Fortunate” singer leaped up to no.22 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop songs chart which also scored him the best debut by a male artist in a year.
“BLACKsummers’night,” Maxwell’s first album in over seven years, is set for release via Columbia July 7.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 |
Beyonce, who is currently on tour in Europe, recently released a new promo for her upcoming Vegas shows. The “I Am..Yours” event will be a 4 day concert series in Sin City and ticket prices (per person) are: $250, $500, $750, and $1,000. Some prices include hotel stay, spa treatment, etc.
The prices recently caused a stir with some fans, but Beyonce will be touring in the U.S. starting in June, so you can definitely catch her perform for cheaper.
Peep the new promo pic above and visit the official “I AM…YOURS” website for more info.
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Sunday, May 10, 2009 |
Although The Dream released his latest album, Love vs. Money not too long ago in March, he has already diligently begun work on his third studio album, Love King for December release.
“I have to pace myself ’cause there’s so much time between here and then,” The Dream says, “but the seven records I do have are timeless records. Whether they come out now or later it’s not really going to matter what kind of records they are.”
Little is known about the album, except for there will be a cover of Michael Jackson’s “Dirty Diana.” The Dream hasn’t confirmed any album features either, insisting that it’s something he doesn’t really worry about until the creative process is coming to a close.
In addition to working on Love King, The Dream has been juggling sessions for forthcoming projects from Mariah Carey, Brandy, Christina Milian and Diddy.
AMERIE REVEALS NEW SINGLE
Amerie recently confirmed via her Twitter that she was in the mixing process for her new single, “Why R U?”
“Hey everyone! I just mixed the first single…! “Why R U” …I’m sooo excited!”
It was announced earlier that her album was to be titled, Break Ups to Make Ups, but it seems that Amerie and Def Jam have decided to release the album under the title, In Love & War.
Amerie also revealed via Twitter that she has been secretly recording new music in Atlanta and that a late summer July/August release date is confirmed. It’s unclear the direction that Amerie is taking this time around, considering that no material has leaked and she has worked with a host of writers and producers, including Sean Garrett, The Dream & Tricky Stewart, Dallas Austin, Rodney Jerkins, Pharrell and a host of others. We’ll see, Amerie! Continue Reading »
