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Sunday, October 26, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 10/26/2008 | Permalink

UPDATE ON "LOVE, TWEET" ALBUM

According to various reports, R&B singer/songwriter Tweet has the new album release date for "Love, Tweet" to look forward to after multiple delays. The setbacks have been placed on her record label but maybe things may look up at her new home with Umbrella/Universal Motown.

"Love, Tweet" has a December 9th album release date with a new single, "Real Lady" attached to the project. Expect to hear the new single on the radio by October 28th. I've been patiently waiting on new material from Tweet for a long time and I have her debut, "Southern Hummingbird" in constant rotation.

"Real Lady" by Tweet

click here if you can't see the video

Labels: Music Hoopla, Tweet

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Sunday, October 12, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 10/12/2008 | Permalink

LOOK ON LOCK EDITION: TWEET VS BEYONCE

Tweet and Beyonce were both seen in this ivory ruffle sequin mini-dress but which look is on lock?

photos: Necole Bitchie, Freddyo BeyonceWorld

Tweet (pictured with stylist Derek J) had on this look with the trendy black booties during Atlanta's Gay Pride Week.

Beyonce first wore this look with her favorite silver Chanel hoop earrings and funky yellow nails en route to the Palm Beach Casino in Cannes, France.

Beyonce kept the look simple with a matching white Chanel bag while Tweet piled on the accessories. But you have your say.....

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Fashion Hoopla, Look on Lock, Tweet

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Saturday, May 17, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 5/17/2008 | Permalink

NEW MUSIC HOOPLA AND SIGHTINGS

Janet Jackson celebrated her 42nd birthday with boyfriend Jermanie Dupri at Katsuya restaurant. (FYI: Janet was born on May 16, 1966).

Photos: WENN

JD even uploaded a new YouTube blog about Janet's b-day. He and Janet also hop on a plane to Atlanta for his daughter's birthday.

New promotional shots of Tweet surfaced online via "Inked" magazine. Tweet talked about her upcoming album, "Love, Tweet" and the meaning behind her various body artworks.

With her faith in the music biz partially restored, Tweet headed back into the studio for her third album, Love, Tweet. “It’s a love note to the fans that have been there for me throughout the hiatus. The true fans—they inspired me to get back in.”

She began writing new songs and completed six or seven using material she had already written and tracks that producers built around them. She teamed with a host of producers for the album, including Nisan Stewart (Missy Elliot, Nelly Furtado), Warren Campbell (Brandy), and Novel (India Arie, Joss Stone), to craft an album about love and loss that showed a side of Tweet other than the one from the over-sexed single that made her. Missy Elliot and T.I. are already rumored to appear. The Charlie BeReal- and Craig Brockman-produced “Love Again” is one of Tweet’s favorites. [INKED via TWEET-NEWS]

Read more of Tweet's "Inked" magazine interview here.

A new track from Beyonce's upcoming album caused some buzz on the blogsophere last night. Anyhow the new Beyonce song in question is called "Should Have (Now I Know)".

Soon after "Beautiful Nightmare" leaked, Beyonce posted a message to her fans that it's not the time for her to release new music. Incidentially so the song leaked the same day as Jennifer Hudson's new song, "Spotlight". Drama sells, I suppose? Anyhow I love how the song builds up to the chorus. So are you feeling the track or not?

The Pussycat Dolls has finAlly released their lead single, "When I Grow Up" off their upcoming sophomore record out this September. The new PCD track in question is called, "When I Grow Up" and Rodney Jerkins is the producer behind the track.

According to the good folks over at RAP-UP.COM, PCD would debut the lead track on May 20th at "Jimmy Kimmel Live". So do you like PCD's new single or not?

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Janet Jackson, JD, Music Hoopla, Out and About, PCD, Tweet, Video Hoopla

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Monday, March 31, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 3/31/2008 | Permalink

NEW TWEET PROMOTIONAL PICS

New promotional pictures of neo-soul songbird Tweet surfaced on her official myspace spot.

The self-proclaimed southern hummingbird has been in the studio working on her third studio effort, "Love Tweet". Last October, a promising new track with T.I "My Dear" leaked online as well as this behind-the-scenes clip of Tweet in the studio.

The "My Dear" singer recently spoke with "BRE" magazine about how her new music album would go back to the the sound she established on her debut record, "Southern Hummingbird":

So with Love, Tweet , this acclaimed vocalist takes us back to Southern Hummingbird where her first hit was a risqué song about self-love. This love-based album, however, addresses a new plethora of love from an artist who has had her "eyes opened." "Whether you fall in or out of love, the question of do I want to fall in love again," Tweet addresses on her favorite song on the album, "Love Again." It's phenomenal," she says, comparing it to Diana Ross' "Do You Know…" but more sultry.

And then on the Novel-produced "Anymore," she addresses the feelings after a break-up when you change and come to realize, "I don't love you anymore." [BRE MAGAZINE]

A new studio effort from Miss Charlene Keys (a.k.a Tweet) is three years and counting in the making and I cannot wait for her to drop another "Smoking Cigarettes" tune.

Labels: Newsstand Snapshots, Tweet

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Thursday, January 10, 2008

posted by Chi-Chi at 1/10/2008 | Permalink

MYCHAEL KNIGHT AND TWEET AT ATL'S OPERA

Designer Mychael Knight, best known for appearing on "Project Runway", hosted the Kitty & Dick Suite at Atlanta's Opera.

The event bought out recording artists Joi and Tweet who performed at the event.

Photos: wireimage

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Labels: Hot Night Spot, Out and About, Tweet

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Saturday, November 10, 2007

posted by Chi-Chi at 11/10/2007 | Permalink

LISTEN TO TWEET'S ANYMORE

On "Anymore", Tweet channels her inner funk self. "Anymore" is also Tweet's lead single as "My Dear" with T.I was just a buzz single. Click here to hear additional clips off the self-proclaimed Southern Hummingbird's upcoming record, "Love, Sweet".

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Labels: New Music, Tweet

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Friday, November 02, 2007

posted by Chi-Chi at 11/02/2007 | Permalink

TWEET & T.I IN THE STUDIO

With two albums under her belt, neo-soul singer Tweet is busy working on her third record, "Love, Tweet". Earlier I posted up "My Dear" with T.I which has since been confirmed as a buzz single. In the background playing is another Tweet song called, "Anymore" which is her official lead single off her upcoming musical record. "Southern Hummingbird" was an solid R&B track that had the hit single "Oops (Oh My)" and "Call Me" but these songs overshadowed "Smoking Cigarettes" and "Best Friend". Stay in the know with Tweet over her frequently updated myspace profile page: http://www.myspace.com/tweetsouthernhummingbird.

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Labels: New Music, Tweet

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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

posted by Chi-Chi at 10/16/2007 | Permalink

LOOK ON LOCK EDITION: TWEET VS DOMINIQUE

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In a gray and white sequin French Connection ultra mini, professional gymnast Dominique Dawes attended the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 28th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards Gala Women.

R&B songstress Tweet in the same wide neck short sleeve dress debut her Afro curls at Black Girls Rock! Awards for the 2007 VH1 Hip-Hop Honors.

Personally Tweet's hair style throws off the look. Dominique on the other hand is working it. You know the rest...

Tweet vs Dominique: which LOOK is on LOCK?

more at twiigs.com...

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Labels: Look on Lock, Tweet

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Tuesday, October 09, 2007

posted by Chi-Chi at 10/09/2007 | Permalink

NEW MUSIC: TWEET'S MY DEAR

"Oops! (Oh My)" singer Tweet is back on the music scene with a new single with T.I called, "My Dear."

Accoring to the rumor mill, this song was originally for R&B songstress Ciara. Nonetheless,"My Dear" will serve as the lead single off Tweet's upcoming record, "Love, Tweet".

"Southern Hummingbird" is still one of my favorite R&B records thanks in part to "Best Friend", "Smoking Cigarettes", and "Call Me." Personally "Oops (Oh My)" overshadowed one of the best lyrically work from Tweet--sort like what Amerie's monster hit, "1 Thing" did to her album, "Touch."

And in related news, Spinderella interviewed Charlene Keys (Tweet's real name) about her new musical sound at VH1 Hip-Hop Honors:

Here she goes in detail about her album title and her new label home, Umbrella Records.

Speaking of which check out this performace from Vh1 Hip-Hop Honors featuring Eve, Ciara, Tweet, Timbaland, Fatman Scoop, Nelly Furtado & Keyshia Cole:

They performed "Rain" as apart of Missy Elliott tribute.

Meanwhile check out Tweet's official myspace page and official web site for her latest musical happenings. She updates both sites with exclusive pictures, blogs and videos. As a matter of fact, Tweet recently added 4 promotional pictures in suport of "Love, Tweet":

Any thoughts on "My Dear?"

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Labels: Ciara, Eve, Keyshia Cole, Nelly Furtado, New Music, T.I, Tweet

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