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Epiphany the new single from Chrisette Michele’s upcoming sophomore album hit the music blogosphere today. The melody, lyrics, and flow sounds as promising and entertaining as her underrated gold-selling debut album, I Am. Chrisette's new single will impact radio officially on February 10th - just in time for Valentine's Day.
Photo: Def Jam
Chrisette won me over with her vocals at her joint concert gig with Raheem DeVaughn and Solange last summer. I'm definitely looking forward to listening to her new material. Chrisette's new album (with production by Ne-Yo) will be released on March 31st.
So do you like Chrisette's new single "Epiphany"...or not?
India.Arie(vocalist behind "I'm Not My Hair" & "Video") has come back to the music scene with a highly anticipated album, Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics. India collaborated with close friend Musiq Soulchild on the track "Chocolate High" and she has a Gramps Morgan acoustic duet called "Therapy." (Both singles were release back in Fall 2008.) I absolutely love "Chocolate High" for its melody and lyrics.
"Chocolate High" feat. Musiq
"Therapy" feat. Gramps Morgan
The new India.Arie album drops on February 10th. Thanks Natalie Espinosa!
The first official single ("Not Anymore") taken off Letoya Luckett's upcoming sophomore album, Lady Love, was written by Ne-Yo. Popular fansite, LETOYAONLINE.COM, has the song in full stream for you to check out. I think Letoya has another hit on her hands with this one. It's up there with the stellar success of "Torn." "Not Anymore" is definitely all types of Repeat-on-my-iPOD-potential!
The follow-up to 2006's LeToya is expected on April 7th with production by Pharrell, The Dream, Raphael Saadiq, Polow Da Don, StarGate, and Tricky Stewart. On the movie tip, Letoya just signed on to star in a new feature film based off her stage show, Preacher's Kid, according to various sources.
Today a new song leaked from Ciara's upcoming record Fantasy Ride made its way onto the music blog scene. The new song in question is called "Turn Me On" with Chris Brown (who blatantly had a crush on Ciara. Remember their hot BET Awards performance?!) A full length music video from Ciara and Chris would certainly be entertaining. Unfortunately the song only leaked for a minute long tease. Give it a quick listen...
The Dream (songwriter responsible for Rihanna's "Umbrella") has release his new single called "My Love" featuring Mariah Carey. "My Love" is taken off his sophomore album, "Love vs Money" (out February 17th). Mr. Falsetto and Mariah's 5 octave vocal range is a radio hit recipe waiting to be heard. Give it a quick listen...
SHONTELLE'S DUET WITH AKON: "STUCK WITH EACH OTHER"
Shontelle collaborated with Akon on her new single, "Stuck With Each Other." The Diane Warren-written track was produced by Rodney Jerkins and it will join the Chris Brown/Rihannaduet on the "Confessions of A Shopaholic" soundtrack. I think Shontelle may have another hit on her hands with this one. (Thanks Shontelle Online!)
"Bad Girl" the new Rihanna track produced by Polow Da Don has vocals from the self-proclaimed "Good Girl Gone Bad" and her close friend Chris Brown. A formula that doesn't go wrong but quite right. Chris even raps on the track. These two ride the verse and chorus effortlessly. "Bad Girl" is said to be featured on the Confessions of A Shopaholic soundtrack. Try not to get that heavy bass beat out of your mind.
So do you like this Rihanna tune or not?
Moving right along...
Chris and Rihanna (who are supposedly engaged) celebrated Christmas today in Virgina with Rihanna's mother and two younger brothers. (Check out Rihanna's 'engagement ring' here. Things that make me go hmm...)
The first official single for Ciara's upcoming third album Fantasy Ride hit the radio via ATL's DJ Greg Street and eventually the buzz made its way onto blogosphere today - a day before its official release. The Polow Da Don-produced song in question is called, "Never, Ever" featuring Young Jeezy and the upbeat tune samples ‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’ by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes.
Check out what Super C Ciara had to say about "Never, Ever' in a new Myspace blog:
Hey hey hey!:) just wanted to give u a heads up! Be on the look out for my first single called Never Ever Produced by Polow Featuring Young Jeezy! Im sooo excited about it. Its a record for my ladies! As always! Im talking about the confusion we all go through while being in love..its real…u know sometimes i ask, “why does love have to be so complicated?”, why does it always have to be a game?”….just a little girl talk:) oh yeah, and of course Jeezy had to Represent for the Fellas. I didnt forget the guys!:)…i dont want spill too much beans…but i just cant wait! Jan 5th is the big day, lookout!! Ladies, lets have some girl talk then. love C
I love the message behind Ciara's new song and it's just catchy as its predecessor, "Go Girl"but what do you think?
Ciara or rather her alter ego/comic book characterSuper C did a freestyle of Beyonce'scurrent Sasha Fierce single, "Diva." The single was recorded for Ciara's upcoming "Fantasy Ride" mixtape which also has the "Slow Down" remix with 50 Cent. Simply put Ciara's vocals rides the track effortlessly just like when she did the "Feedback" remix. Now if only fellow R&B divas can hop on this remix like Mya, Christina Milian, Kelly Rowland or even Cassie. Check it out...
“I know you know about that diva diva named B. While I’m at it, I’mma tell ya ’bout this diva named C.” So do you like Ciara's remake of "Diva" or not?
A new Cassie track called "Summer Charm" produced by Tricky Stewart and The Dream made the rounds onto blog scene. (The song is quite good.) Cassie's upcoming sophomore album with the single, "Official Girl" featuring Lil' Wayne drops in 2009 with production by Bryan Michael Cox, 7 Aurelius, Diddy, Mario Winans, Eric Hudson and Kanye West.
Taken off her upcoming Fantasy Ridemixtape, Ciara collaborated with 50 Cent (yet again) on the track, "Slow Down (Remix)." No doubt these two have great chemistry which is quite evident on the upbeat bombastic track. You already know that her alter ego Super C would nail this track when she gets to perform it live. (The beat is taken from Slim’s, “Good Lovin” featuring Fabolous & Ryan Leslie.)
In related news, Ciara appeared in the January 2009 edition of Women's Health magazine where she eagerly talked about her fitness tips. (Her rules left little doubt on how she secured that Wilhemina modeling contract!) Ciara also described her upcoming third album (Fantasy Ride) as a "roller coaster." Her new single, "Never Never" featuring Young Jeezy (produced by Polow Da Don) impacts on January 19th.
Teairra talked a little bit about her new song: “The first single is called ‘Hunt for you’, which is about being in a relationship with a guy and he’s changing, he’s acting different. So, you say I’m on the hunt, I’m looking for that sweet, warm embraceable you, that irreplaceable you, that good you. I like that song a lot because that happens all the time”. --- So do you like this new Teairra Mari song & style or not?
Ashanti has a photo feature in the latest edition of Black Men magazine. (Well if her boyfriend Nelly can model his fit body for Sean John Underwear, Ashanti can do get on the modeling tip.)
LIL KIM'S DISTURBIA REMAKE + HER JAMIE FOXX COLLABORATION
Lil' Kim recently did a live (and quite interesting) remake of Rihanna'ssong, "Disturbia" in Amsterdam. (Somewhere Rihanna will be amazed.) Kim flipped her hair in full blatant confidence all over the stage but do you think she pulled it off?
"If I" is the third collaboration Justin Timberlake and T.I. worked on. (In the past JT and T.I appeared on "Dead & Gone" and "My Love.") Timbaland is said to be the producer behind this leaked track. (Is me or does Justin sound a little like Prince?!)I think these two have a winning charm appeal but give the song a quick listen...
TEYANA'S BLACK BEAT FEATURE + CIARA KEEPS DANCING WITH THE DREAM
Teyana Taylor (who just celebrated her 18th birthday) showcase her preppy tomboy style for the latest edition of Black Beat magazine. Her new single, "I Feel Alive (Spinning)" featuring Pharrell (off her soon to be released debut album, "From The Planet of Harlem") drops in early January.
Another hot leaked track lifted from Ciara's upcoming album "Fantasy Ride" hit the web today. The song is question is called "Keep Dancing" featuring The Dream. (Rumor has it that the song leaked much earlier this year.) The voices blend on this futuristic melody which I have on repeat now. Give it a quick listen...
JAMIE FOXX PROMOTES NEW ALBUM, "INTUITION" ON LENO & BIG BOY'S NEIGHBORHOOD
Jamie Foxx has been on TV and radio promoting his new album, "Intuition" out on December 16th. He kicked things off with a performance of his lead single, "Just Like Me" (without T.I. unfortunately) on "Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and a interview.
Jamie decided to add some humor during his radio interview with Big Boy's Neighborhood by targeting fellow actor-turned-singer Terrence Howard'smusic project. Jamie even went as far as imitating Terrence's voice and saying: "His album went plastic."
In better late than never news, check out Jamie's new leaked single called, "Digital Girl" featuring Kanye West and The Dream which I think has potential despites the heavy auto-tone use:
Keyshia Cole teamed up with good friendMonica on the duet, "Trust" which appeared on Keyshia's upcoming third album, "A Different Me" (out December 16th). Keyshia and Monica's voices effortlessly blend together. So far this album is turning out to be another solid R&B record from Keyshia especially thanks to the leaked track, "You Complete Me." Hopefully Keyshia would release "Trust" as a single in the future. Check out Keyshia's new song with Nas over at The Talk of Town. In related news, Monica's clothing line Regions of Rock did a photoshoot last night with Derek Blanks which you can check out over at Straight From The A.
Brandy and her long-time music producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins talked about the making of her fifth studio album, HUMAN, (out in stores today). The video blog is loaded with photo shoots and Brandy's studio sessions.
Keyshia Colecollaborated with Lil' Wayne on the 1994 Mary J Bligeremake, "I Love You." Next up for Wayne and Keyshia is their joint "I Am Music" tour gig alongside Gym Class Heroes, T-Pain, and Keri Hilson. Let the evitable MJB/Keyshia comparison begin....
So do you like this new Keyshia Cole song or not?
Keyshia also has a new single out just for the Holiday season called, "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Congrats to Keyshia for getting two Grammy nominations for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B song for "Heaven Sent"! Keyshia's third studio album, "A Different Me" drops on December 16th.
