Check out the new video for Ne-Yo’s “Never Knew I Needed”, the pop theme song from Disney’s upcoming animated feature, ‘The Princess and the Frog’. The video was directed by Melina.
Trina comes back on the scene with her brand new track, “That’s My Attitude,” the first single from her upcoming fifth studio album, Amazin’.
The track was produced by Jim Jonsin and a video will be shot at the top of November. Trina’s new album, Amazin’ will hit stores March 30th, 2010.
These past few months have been challenging for former Xcape member turned reality TV star Kandi Burruss, but she’s proving her perseverance with her “I Fly Above” EP available for download today (October 29th). Many were surprised that the star has not shied away from the spotlight following the untimely death of her ex-fiancée Ashley “AJ” Jewell, but she is clearly showing her strength and dedication to her craft, which is admirable. This sneak peak provides a lucid precursor to what we can expect from her upcoming full-length effort, B.L.O.G.
The title track “I Fly Above,” produced by Drumma Boy gives way to a straightforward crack at addressing her haters. “Trade Him In,” featuring current hot rapper Gucci Mane (whose rap delivery is pure comedy by the way) provides a pinch of cockiness to the relationship based songs that goes against the grain of Kandi’s somewhat mild-mannered persona. Despite trying her hand at a raspier tone, the song’s lyrics are catchier than Kandi’s actually performance itself. “Must Be Good,” is undoubtedly the most contagious track on the EP and by far the most relevant and personal as she wrote it about the Internet fodder surrounding her relationship with AJ. Lastly the indecisive “I Like Him” feat. Rick Ross and Rasheeda and the syrupy “I Just Know,” round out the EP.
Ya’ll remember Kiely Williams from 3LW and Cheetah Girls fame right? Well she is currently working on her debut solo album and recently released a video teaser for her song, “Make Me A Drink” (view it below).
According to sources, the 23 year-old has been quietly studying acting in LA and working on her debut solo album since the Cheetah Girls officially disbanded in December 2008. She has completed 5 of the 10 songs she plans to have on the album and the project will be released through Nine Lives Entertainment in 2010, the management and production company with whom she’s been signed since her career began with 3LW in 2000. Word is, she also has two upcoming acting project on the way..
If you thought Lil’ Wayne’s plans to release a rock album had come to a screeching halt, then you were mistaken. He’s been in the studio with Young Money signee, Shanell, churning out tunes for the often delayed release.
Check out this new material from his seventh studio album, Rebirth, which will immediately be followed by an eighth, The Carter IV.
Rebirth has had a few complications with release dates, after the release of the album’s first single, “Prom Queen,” but will finally hit stores December 15th, before Weezy has to go behind bars, a couple months after.
Missy Elliott originally was supposed to drop her long awaited seventh studio album, Block Party after the tracks “Ching-A-Ling” and “Shake Your Pom Pom” dropped at the top of last year, and then followed up by “Best Best,” produced by Danjahandz.
However, she has recently revealed that the album will drop in January of 2010. Of some of the material that was recorded for the album is the Pharrell Williams-produced, “Put It On Ya,” featuring teen sensation, Teyana Taylor. No word or updates on when Taylor plans to release her solo project.
Rihanna’s official “Rated R” album cover has hit the net and features her posing with her hand over her eye, alone with a signature ‘R’ in the background. Check out the info:
The Rated R cover was shot by famed photographer Ellen von Unwerth, who says that “Rihanna was looking to create something a bit new for the look of the album.” Von Unwerth goes on to say that Rihanna is “so beautiful, sweet and tough at the same time — and a pleasure to shoot,” adding that she’s “fantastic to work with — very giving, very creative, very involved in every aspect of the shoot, and ready to push the boundaries.” (PopEater)
Rihanna’s new single, “Russian Roulette,” debuted last week and the video is expected to be released on November 6th. We also heard that “The Wait Is Ova” will be her 2nd official single..
