The video was shot a few weeks ago in New York by famed video director, Hype Williams. The track, which was produced by Bangladesh and co-written by Beyonce and Sean Garrett will be featured on the platinum edition of Beyonce’s third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce, which will hit stores on November 23rd, along with the rerelease of Gaga’s album, The Fame Monster.
After freeing himself from The Inc., Lloyd is still keeping it moving. After the release of his last studio album, 2008’s Lessons In Love, we learned that is set to release an independent EP project this December.
When asked about the project, here’s what Lloyd had to say:
“Some of the music is a lot more personal than in the past. It’s about my life. I wanted to tell my own story instead of letting others define who I am.”
The EP, currently titled Like Me: The Young Goldie EP will contain his latest single, “Pusha,” featuring Lil’ Wayne, as well as 6 additional tracks, with collaborations from J. Holiday and Nicki Minaj, Bun B., Juelz Santana, Rich Boy, Drake and more.
Chris Brown premieres his video for his second single, “Crawl,” on The Wendy Williams Show, after a behind the scenes look on the the set.
The video clip was directed by Joseph Kahn in Los Angeles a couple of weeks ago, and co-stars singer/model, Cassie.
“Crawl” is the second single from Chris Brown’s third studio album, Graffiti, which will hit stores a week earlier than it’s initial release date, on December 8th.
After the huge media blitz for the past couple of weeks, Rihanna finally debuts a video for her first single “Russian Roulette.”
The clip was directed by Anthony Mandler, who also directed the video for her other single, “Wait Your Turn (the Wait Is Ova).” Rihanna’s fourth studio album is titled Rated R and will hit stores November 23rd.
Fresh off the heels of the release of their video for the single, “Love Come Down,”Dirty Money releases another track from the upcoming Last Train to Paris project.
The new track, entitled “Hurt,” is assisted by none other than fan-favorite, Drake. Although the track is cool, I am a little more eager to hear the fun, experimental stuff that Diddy discussed on Making His Band.
No release date has been confirmed for Last Train to Paris.
Alicia Keys gives fans a peak of her new album cover, after an alleged fan-made mock-up was posted all over the blogosphere earlier this week. Her fourth studio album, titled Elements of Freedom, will hit stores just in time for Christmas on December 15th.
She recently shot a video for her second single, “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart,” and it has also been confirmed that the album will have an “Empire State of Mind,” part 2, featuring Jay-Z.
JAME FOXX ALBUM NEWS
Just after we posted the new single, “♫ Speak French,” from Jamie Foxx, new information surfaces about his presently untitled, upcoming fourth studio album.
He’s got a roster of some of this year’s hottest songwriters and producers to helm the bulk of his album, including the dynamic duo of The Dream and Tricky Stewart, who produced his first single, “Just Like Me” and the widely popular last single, “Digital Girl,” from 2008’s Intuition.
“He’s one of our favorite artists to work with. When I think of Jamie, I’m always gonna think to pound the urban community,” Tricky tells Rap-Up.com.
“He has a really solid fan base in the urban community and I feel like his pop appeal comes through his personality, so we’ll make sure that we keep the music really urban.”
Rico Love, who also makes contributions to the album, says that Jamie did most of his recording while on tour this summer. There is no set release date for Jamie’s forthcoming album, however, it is said to drop at the top of next year.
JAY-Z ANNOUNCES 2010 TOUR DATES
Jay-Z has announced the second leg of his North American tour in support of his latest album, The Blueprint 3, which is in stores now.
The trek will begin on February 22, 2010, in Houston, Texas, making stops in Dallas, New Orleans, Atlanta and Boston before ending on March 26 in Los Angeles’ Staple Center. Jay-Z will be joined by former Def Jam labelmate, Young Jeezy, who is scheduled to open all dates.
Tickets go on sale on November 13th on LiveNation.com, while Citi card members have access to presale tickets beginning November 10th and will also have access to VIP Ticket Packages that include VIP Lounge seats, personal concierge, a private pre-show VIP party and more.
Additional dates and on-sale information for the second leg and will be announced in coming days for planned stops in East Rutherford, Uniondale, Atlantic City and Detroit.
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Jay-Z has announced the second leg of his North American tour in support of his latest album, The Blueprint 3, which is in stores now.
