Trey Songz will enlist huge producers on the next album…
Feb 22nd
The Warner Music Group, were surprised to a see a high turnout to Trey Songz recent promotional tour sweeping across the globe at the moment. Further to that, close sources to Trey Songz confirmed that a new album was in development and may be recorded whilst he was in tour as a better follow up from “Passion, Pain and Pleasure“. Rumours have it that Trey will record slightly more radio friendly tracks with the help of Darkchild! Could we see Trey enter the pop culture route?- Most likely not if the plan to shift him on to Grand Hustle goes ahead. Read the rest of this entry »
“Mariah’s album is complete” says JD
Jul 29th
That’s right, news just in that Mariah Carey‘s album is finished according to producer Jermaine Dupri. Although a little shocking to see Mariah Carey push out yet another album since the mess of “Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel” this 41 year old diva has yet again out done herself. This “untitled” album would be Mariah Carey‘s 25th album, and this could mean a potential 20th #1 single? – Maybe, with huge producers on the LP including the likes of Red One, Darkchild, The Neptunes and Star Gate this is set to be the “Emancipation of MiMi” killer! Sources says that features will include Drake, Nicki Minaj, Phrarell, Mary J Blige, T.I and Jay Z (and many other unconfirmed acts as well!).
As much as i’m happy for Mariah Carey, this is way too early for MiMi to push out yet another 19 track album for her fans, I mean we all love Mariah Carey – but she already having two new compilation albums out and not to forget her extended line of fragrances. Seriously MiMi, isn’t that enough? Even though good friend Jermaine Dupri is going round saying it’s complete doesn’t mean that this project is anywhere near it’s release, although Jermaine Dupri and Mariah Carey promised a lead single by November. Official press photos leaked today from the Island Records offices from new york! – Mariah Carey is back! Read the rest of this entry »
Britney Spears was originally meant to sing “Telephone”!?
May 3rd
Yes, so have you ever wonder how Britney Spears would sound singing Lady GaGa’s smash”Telephone“? If so, now you can, following the surfacing of what appears to be the Pop superstar’s unmastered demo of the Darkchild produced song.
Spears was offered the track, recorded it, yet didn’t use it, leaving it to be snapped up by GaGa not long after which lead to Lady GaGa’s ever growing success. This isn’t the first time Britney Spears rejected similar pop hits; not long ago Rihanna‘s “Umbrella” also was placed to the management of Britney Spears which later that year after recording it she shelved the entire song which was given to Rihanna at a risk.
Although Britney Spears is becoming more and more irrelevant to this day and age in music it’s proves that her legacy lives on with A-List producers are still willing to hand over their hits to singers like herself. With no other confirmed work from Britney Spears it’s hard to see her making a comeback soon after the success with singles such as “3“.
In regards to “Telephone“; I’d anyway chose Lady GaGa’s take on the record, however if you listen closely on the mastered track which Lady GaGa sings - Britney Spears lead backing vocal is still present on the tune and plays through out the chorus! Does this make it Lady GaGa feat Beyonce and Britney Spears? Click her to listen! Read the rest of this entry »
Jay Sean’s next album to be recorded and produced in the UK
Mar 30th
With Jay Sean pretty much withdrawing from the American market, close sources from UK Island Records have taken Jay Sean’s career in a “new direction” (hm right…). That meaning that it’s clear that Jay Sean (who failed to fill up all 600 seats at the Zankel Hall last night in New York), needs to return to the UK where his brand identity isn’t damaged to the extent it is in the states.
What UK Island Records told us that “it will take some time…it’s a creative process and cannot be rushed” – to me and you that means – Jay is going to do a disappearing act and then return! If Jay Sean decides to go down the Urban route he could pretty much piece together what’s left of his career – hopefully with the help of Island Records, maybe Jay could get a few singles of huge producers such a RedOne or even Darkchild, however huge names like that are reluctant to give away guaranteed hits to fail projects like Jay Sean.
It is literally make or brake for Jay Sean now, what he needs to understand is that he’s not a well enough established artist for him to afford to take huge breaks during his career, if anything he should be in the studio not recording that new album – if he leaves it too late it may cost him. Remember guys, Jay Sean is only in a one album contract with Island Records, and i’m sure they would be more than happy to let him go (right?), but then – they must of seen some potential to sign him in the first place!?
Darkchild to produce tracks for Britney!?
Nov 27th
With Britney’s new album set for a May 2010 release (oh my!), the Pop starlet and her team have somehow (yup this is 100% true) hitmaker Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins to produce tracks like “Feedback”, “When I Grow Up”. This was all confirmed via his Twitter; Jerkins said: “In the studio creating a smash for Britney right now!!! Got the call this morning!!! January we start!!!” (Oh how exciting), For some odd reason, I seem to have a bad feeling about this; there is only two directions this can really go into…really good or really bad!
Yet, still I do ponder why the hell is she dropping a new album, when all signs point to her being nowhere near capable of performing at world-class standar, not even a local talent show (I suppose she’ll be counting 1,2,3 untill she leaves the Music Industry). Britney seems to have a lot going on her plate right now and she hasn’t helped her “likeability” with everyone. Maybe working with Darkchild just maybe Britney reverting back to the more Urban-influenced/darker sound of her ‘Blackout’ (when Britney was on top of her game).
Darkchild has me quite eager to hear her new studio offerings. I’m just hoping she remembers how to dance come time of album release, as I doubt many will be cutting her any slack for sloppy performances this go-round. After all this is Britney Spears we are talking about, we should and must expect anything to happen (and i mean everything!). So Britney fans – i’ll see you in May 2010!. Read the rest of this entry »