With “Commander” in heavy circulation and climbing it’s way on the charts, no wonder a lot of people have got their eyes back on Kelly Rowland who seems to be having most her success here in Europe. Without a doubt the lead single off the album “Commander” is a strong one, without a doubt new management under universal’s Motown has really allowed to find her niche in the market. I’m sure we can all say that we are all Beyonce‘d out!
But, why has Kelly Rowland become such a huge star in Europe? Many factors including her work with David Guetta, but interesting facts emerged form sources saying that UMG can ensure that the LP (when’s it’s released) will hit more than 500,00o units within 2 weeks for release – meaning it will certify Gold in the opening weeks. That’s more than any Beyonce; who has always followed a gradual build of record sales. However notice some of the odd similarities with Kelly Rowland‘s “Commander” and Beyonce‘s “Sweet Dreams” – hm, I wonder what this is going to lead to?
I mean, it clear that Motown didn’t spend fortunes on “Commander” – and indeed classes as a recession friendly one! Kelly Rowland‘s next single scheduled for release is titled “Grown Woman” and click over to check out the new promotional pictures and the potential album cover! (more…)
Fresh off Drake‘s album with “Fancy”, Swizz Beatz (pictured with his two kids) talks to us about how T.I.‘s both film and album are coming along since they’ve been pushed back! Swizz said that T.I. is looking to out-do some of his past hits with the tracks on this forthcoming project titled “King Uncaged“.
The Hip-Hop producers and now Alicia Keys‘ new partner said “What we just did is bigger than those. It’s bigger than “Swing Ya Rag“, it’s bigger than all of those. We’re growing as artists. That’s one of the things I wanted to focus on with Tip, was: ‘We did that already. We don’t need to compete with nobody. You up there.’ Everything we gotta do, we gotta stay leaders. That’s how we got to where we at now.” – Needless to say many Swizz Beatz tracks do well on the Hip-Hop/Rap scene, only looking a few months back with Jadakiss‘ “Who’s Real” only demonstrates the talent that Swizz Beatz has.
He then went on to say “He gave me his OK on that. Gave me the clear lane. And we’re gone. Trust me on that. The first joint, it’s nice. Crazy! The second joint is taking the world over. It’s a positive message, and I’ll let him explain the rest of the story, because he would be glad to. It’s very musical, but still with that swag in it.” – T.I.‘s “King Uncaged” and film “Takers” is scheduled for release this year. (more…)
“Single Ladies” sister Solange Knowles (aka Beyonce‘s sister) finally lifted the lid on the recording process for her 3rd studio album (set for an October release), describing its sound as “80s R&B meets new wave dance-rock”. With little tension between the siblings could this be the spark that sets it all off?
Needless to say, Solange Knowles has failed to garnish any sort of award or praise for her music, after she is being constantly compare to on of the greatest entertainers of our time, Beyonce. Despite her constant effort to be less associated with her sister, it seems that the press have nothing else but that to ask of Solange Knowles.
She is bound to get it, after all Solange Knowles is one of the very few social networking active of the celebrities that are online. Solange Knowles, after leaving Columbia Records hard started to record her new album, she had to say about the Beyonce fans who think she’s trying draw attention to herself through her sister “I could really care less what a B fan, who fits a certain profile and only shops at a certain place and only goes to the spots that blogs tell her to go to, thinks. Those people have never driven me. I wouldn’t take back any of the things I did because I gained the people who I needed to have on my side. The people who don’t understand that don’t have the integrity that I want anyway. I felt really good that my songs were at the Best Of The Year lists. I get my love. It may not be what everyone else’s perception is, but I definitely get respect and I feel really good about that.”
(Hmm) – I mean, why all of a sudden has Solange Knowles decided to come into the public eye? Has she got her eyes set on a place for the Destiny Child reunion? I mean it all could happen very easily. As much as Solange Knowles‘ talent goes it managed to ship a few units, but her confidence for the new album definitely shows; she told us “Well, this new album is my baby. I would love for us to do a part two for this interview because there were so many elements and things that happened during the recording process. I’m talking physically, emotionally, and mentally…There was definitely a little bit of a breakdown involved. I literally gave up my sanity for a while to do this record. To the point to where I started doing it in Santa Barbara and I had to relocate to L.A. because I was losing it. We literally were waking up in the morning and just making music all day and all night. We left the house maybe three times! It just started to wear on me in so many different ways. I started having these crazy panic attacks.”
Of course, because everyone knows that “crazy panic attacks” are the end of your life as it is…who is Solange Knowles really trying to fool? I suppose she’s just going to have to admit it to herself one-day whether it be in LA or Santa Barbara. I smelly another lame R&B album…yawn! (more…)
Lady GaGa’s next studio album is complete. The entertainer revealed the news in the latest issue of Rolling Stones magazine and noted that the title of the LP, which hits stores early next year, will be revealed on New Year’s Eve. Check out what GaGa had to say.
Sources told us that there are very few details out there about what Gaga’s next album will sound like, but she say it’s already finished. She’s planning to announce the title of the album — due early next year — at midnight on New Year’s Eve. “I think I’m gonna get the album title tattooed on me and put out the photo,” she said. “I’ve been working on it for months now, and I feel very strongly that it’s finished right now. It came so quickly. Some artists take years; I don’t. I write music every day.”
It looks like Lady GaGa is going to continue her trend of making everything a dramatic affair. It’s certainly an ingenious move to capitalise on every opportunity to build hype for the next LP. Knowing Lady GaGa, she’ll probably announce the album title amidst a fireworks display, launched by cannon fire and 50 virgins singing in a chorus line at the strike of midnight; you know, because that’s how she do!
Keep it locked for more information on Lady GaGa‘s next LP! We’ll post it up as we get it, keep it locked on MoMo. (more…)
Yes! You herd right! Fresh from her performance at the World Cup opening ceremony, Alicia Keys got her unborn baby blessed in a traditional Zulu ceremony in South Africa. The couple were spotted after the “closed” ceremony was leaked out to the surrounding press. Both Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz looked very happy despite the huge and unexpected media turn out!
She was chosen to recieve the blessing after doing charity work for Bobbi Bear, which receives donations from the “Empire State Of Mind” singer. A spokesperson for the charity, which runs a weekly HIV clinic, told the Daily Mail: ”Alicia has been made part of the tribal family because she really reached out to the people here.” Sources went on to say ”‘Two female priests who practise a mix of Christianity and tribal customs chose new names for her and the unborn child, as a mark of respect. The names were kept between them, but were chosen to reflect Alicia’s character.”
I’m really happy that Alicia Keys has finally put everything on hold and has started to enjoy this time with her new to be husband Swizz Beatz, they are set to have their bundle of joy around December 2010! Not too long now! For more pictures of the ceremony scroll over here! (more…)
Like I keep saying; some people love to run away with their imaginations and come out with craziness like this. So before Rihanna goes on to insult Michael Jackson let me just clear things up…it will never happen!
Island Def Jam A&R sources told us “Rihanna is coming along incredibly. I’m trying to push her to where every song will be a hit from 1 to 12. I’m talking about NO album fillers. Our bar for this album is Michael Jackson’s Thriller. We got smashes from Stargate, Ester Dean, Mel & Mus and Rock City. We’re definitely going in with Ne-Yo, The-Dream and other writers and producers that have always been a part of her creative process since day one. She’s great to work with and very hands on with every song that’s being written and produced. She has visual concepts for just about every song. It’s already giving me the feel of a timeless album, and right now is her time” (hold on let me just compose myself…) What!? You know sometimes I do wonder what those people at Def Jam are smoking!?
This is no way that Rihanna is even ready (let alone have the ability) to push for an album matching something like Michael Jackson’s Thriller, legacy wise Rihanna is still miles away of becoming and artist like with the ability to create an album with that sort of legacy and success behind it. With “Rated R” only having 4 lead single for Rihanna; (a decline from the 7 from “Good Girl Gone Bad”); setting the bar too high could damage her career and confidence.
And (just bring out the facts here), “Good Girl Gone Bad” which shiped 1.6 million units of the album however in contract Rihanna‘s latest effort “Rated R” only managed to ship 1.1 million units of the album! SO! with all this data I can conclude with the trend rate “RiRi” is going for; this new big LP won’t even be certified platinum; not to mention Rihanna has failed to sell-out any of her European shows and now she’s gone and died her hair red in effort to support the “R” in “Rated R”. You know Rihanna; I used to like you…I really did, but every time I hear about you or see about the more i’m pushing myself to take your music off my iPod and to endorsing your albums! - but hey, only time will tell! (more…)
Let me introduce you to one of the hottest tracks for this summer! Big Boi (other half of rapping duo OutKast) has made his début under the Def Jam label. “Shutterbugg” although a huge move from the pop-rap of OutKast, Big Boi does well in the new single showing originality in the music video and the single itself. “Shutterbugg” will be the lead single off the album “Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty” (yes, that was a mouthful). Interestingly the new album (do I really need to repeat it!?…) “Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty” will be distributed through Def Jam and Purple Ribbon (the label which is owned by OutKast) – could this mean that OutKast are not totally finished!
In regards to the music Big Boi – this has to be given five stars! Even more so this music video has kinda got my excited about the album; confirmation came today that Big Boi‘s album will include work and collaborations from T.I., Jamie Foxx, Gucci Mane, B.o.B, Andre 3000 and Mary J Blige. “Shutterbugg” is currently climbing up both the billboard hot 100 and R&B charts. “Shutterbugg” is also expected to be released officially in the UK in the coming week. The Big Boi is currently in heavy circulation on tv and radio. (more…)
In many respects this video reminds of T.I.‘s “What You Know About That“, and although a little dark this video serves justice to the track which is a mid-tempo street rap track. With that said, I do not think this will be the single that would make people to want to the buy T.I.‘s forthcoming album “King Uncaged“; yeah, I do understand that this will not make a lot of radio airplay, but still a rap track will always be a rap track and if T.I wants to keep up with his northern rivals who seems to making more radio friendly tracks i very much doubt “I’m Back” will be making much circulation.
I know previously I’ve slatted commercial pushed rappers; but for the sake of T.I.‘s current position he got a lot to live up to (some people have simply forgot about him). With continuous disputes with Grand Hustle’s mother Warner Brother Music; the album “King Uncaged” has been given a official release date of August 17 2010, but do expect for this album’s date to be pushed back! I was excited for this T.I project – with no official track listing available who knows what the commercial first single of King Uncaged” will be!? Let’s just hope he lives up to his singles such as “What You Know About That“, “Whatever You Like” and “Live Your Life“. Keep it locked on MoMo for more information about T.I.‘s “King Uncaged“.
Ciara gets physical in her sexiest video yet for “Ride,” the first single from her fourth album Basic Instinct, coming this summer. Director Diane Martel (“Love Sex Magic”) takes a minimalistic approach, choosing to highlight the R&B siren’s performance and her bountiful assets. CiCi works her body like a gymnast, straddles a mechanical bull, and teases her fellow ATLien Ludacris with her goodies. This is one “Ride” you won’t want to end. – is what sources told us.
Ciara‘s new album will not be available in the UK till summer, we found out that in September 2009 Tricky Stewart revealed what had widely been expected, that the singer had been working on her anticipated fourth studio album. At the time the project was set to be produced solely by trio of Tricky Stewart, The-Dream and Ciara herself. Stewart described the studio sessions as “feeling good” with the music “having a good vibe”. This ended up as being Ciara‘s forth studio album, and Jive Records confirmed that “Ride” will be the lead single for the new album.
This Ciara is something she’s been wanting to do for a long time, with Ciara being very few in her kind (able to do diverse R&B singles and albums) she’s know for her high success around each album and then vanishing to work on a new one. Also Ciara enjoyed being placed in the Adidas summer commercial, so expect big things
Yes, Rihanna has taken the stage for her “Last Girl On Earth Tour”, whilst on the Europe leg of the tour – due to the ash cloud caused by Iceland Rihanna had to cancel two shows due to travel difficulties, since then and before so Rihanna fans have been running to their blogs saying how unimpressed they where with the set list, and the entire concert. Apparently Rihanna‘s only interaction with the audience is a pre-recorded audio clip that goes “hello (city name), are you having a good time!? i’m having a blast”. This is a bit disappointing for Rihanna, I would of expected a lot more from her!
In addition Rihanna‘s costumes seems to be a very Lady Gaga-like, all in all exposing her desire to be an artist who she isn’t. In fairness Rihanna has changed so much as an artist herself no wonder she is finding it hard to make the concert flow, saying that reports from a Rihanna fan page had complaints that Rihanna didn’t not sing at all during her performance of ”Rude Boy”, “Shut Up and Drive” and “We Ride” where she left that to backing track and backing vocals (ouch!). Oh Ri-Ri with another album readying for August and pushing two new singles (“Te Amo” and “Rockstat 101″), your life is just the exact metaphor of “whatever goes up, must come down”. And that is what happened when Rihanna injured her rib whilst preforming on stage (ouch!) what Rihanna fall here (more…)
