MUSIC VIDEO: TREY SONGZ - “I INVENTED SEX”

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 |

Check out the latest video from R&B singer Trey Songz for his 4th single, “I Invented Sex”. His latest album, “Ready” is currently in stores now.

MUSIC VIDEO: RIHANNA - “WAIT YOUR TURN (THE WAIT IS OVA)”

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 |

Rihanna premiered the Anthony Mandler-directed video for her bonus single, “Wait Your Turn (the Wait Is Ova)” on rihannanow.com today.

The track comes from her forthcoming fourth studio album, Rated R, which is set to hit stores November 23rd. The video for her first single, “Russian Roulette,” which is also directed by Anthony Mandler will drop on Friday, November 13th.

ALBUM REVIEW: AMERIE’S IN LOVE & WAR

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 |

After her last album, Because I Love It… back in 2007, which didn’t see a United States release, Amerie is back with her fourth studio album, In Love & War, which hits stores today (November 3), on Island Def Jam Records.

In Love & War finds itself mimicking those same hard blaring, live horn percussive sounds from her days with producer Rich Harrison. However, the album boasts no collaborations from him. Even with it’s over the top, Ray Kay-directed music video, the first single, “♫ Why R U,” co-produced by The Buchanans, didn’t seem to grab attention of the fans.

In contrast, “♫ Heard ‘Em All,” the next single to follow, got a little more love from radio and in the clubs. The online blitz began when they put out a teaser video, and fans became a little more excited to see promotion on the label’s end for Amerie. But soon after, a 106 & Park guest spot, there was little-to-no promotion coming from her or her camp.

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MUSIC VIDEO: CHRISETTE MICHELE ft. WALE - “FRAGILE”

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 |

Check out the latest video some r&b singer Chrisette Michele featuring rapper Wale for the song, “Fragile”. Wale’s debut album is in stores on Nov. 10th and Chrisette’s latest effort is already in stores.

NEW MUSIC: RIHANNA FT. YOUNG JEEZY - “HARD” + VIDEO & TRACKLISTING INFO

Monday, November 2, 2009 |

Since the release of her fourth studio album, Rated R is drawing closer, news, music, photos and more have been all over the place for Rihanna. Check out the latest new track, “Hard,” featuring ATL native, Young Jeezy.

Rihanna is also set to debut her Anthony Mandler-directed video for “Wait Your Turn (the Wait Is Ova)” on rihannanow.com Tuesday (November 3rd), while the lead single “Russian Roulette” finally impacts iTunes on the same day. That video is set to debut Friday, November 13th, on 20/20, where Rihanna finally breaks her silence.

Rated R is set to hit stores November 23rd, with collaborations from Will.I.Am and Slash, with productions from Chuck Harmony, Tricky Stewart and more. Check the official tracklisting below.

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MUSIC NEWS: CHRIS BROWN SHOWCASES NEW ALBUM COVER

Monday, November 2, 2009 |

Shortly after media outlets started to service photos from Chris Brown’s upcoming video, “Crawl,” the popstar, Chris Brown also decided to create some more buzz by showcasing his album cover via his Twitter.

The new album, Graffiti, is Brown’s third studio effort and will contain collaborations with Swizz Beatz, Lil’ Wayne, Polow Da Don, with rumored features from the The Neptunes and Ester Dean. It’s also said that Chris had a hand in co-writing every track on the album.

Graffiti hits stores December 15th. The Joseph Khan-directed video for “Crawl,” filmed in Los Angeles, will drop soon.

ON THE SET: CHRIS BROWN & CASSIE FILM “CRAWL”

Monday, November 2, 2009 |

Check out these images from Chris Brown’s upcoming music video “Crawl” featuring a special appearance by singer/model Cassie. Directed by Joseph Kahn, the upcoming video was shot in Los Angeles.

This is the second single from Chris’ third album, Graffiti, hitting stores on December 15th.