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Producer Spotlight: The Resurgence of Pharrell Williams

2013-06-19T00:15:00.001-04:00

No producer is more in demand than Pharrell Williams. He has been churning out the hits since 1996(if I'm not mistaken). His early output included work with now legendary R&B girl groups SWV(song: Use Your Heart) and Total(song: When Boy Meets Girl). Now fast forward to 17 years and Pharrell Williams is still going strong! You can currently hear Pharrell on Robin Thicke's #1 hit single Blurred

Ciara Set To Release New Music Video For 'I'm Out'

2013-06-18T22:29:00.002-04:00

Ciara is gearing up for the release of her new video I'm Out featuring Nicki Minaj but also her new album Ciara due July 9. Bits of Ciara's album has been leaking online so her team might wanna stop the leaks or bump up the release date! I just heard one of the newest songs from the album titled Read My Lips(produced By Rodney Jerkins) and its a banger! While the poster above makes note

Mariah Carey Filming New Video With Miguel, Hit Producer Reveals Hit Song Origin

2013-06-18T17:34:00.001-04:00

Mariah Carey was spotted overseas with Miguel. The two are responsible for the current hit #Beautiful. #Beautiful will appear on Mariah Carey's new album The Art Of Letting Go due July 23. Word is that Mariah and Miguel are shooting a video perhaps for #Beautiful Remix or perhaps a totally different track. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet but stay tuned. #Beautiful is currently one of my

Video: Iggy Azalea Freestyles on Sway in the Morning

2013-06-18T15:52:00.001-04:00

I'm not the biggest fan of Iggy Azalea but for those who are you can check her out here along with T.I.

Mary J. Blige, J-LO To Duet, John Legend Pushes New Album Back

2013-06-17T16:51:00.002-04:00

Mary J. Blige and J-LO are said to duet! I'm sure the headline alone comes as to a surprise to everyone. The two superstars recently hooked up at the Chime For Change concert a few weeks ago. Now the pair will reportedly duet for each others upcoming albums. Mary's new album is a Christmas album said to be due later this year and will feature a duet with J-LO and even J-LO's ex Marc Anthony. J-LO

Video: BEHIND THE SCENES OF "SOMEBODY ELSE" - MARIO (FT. NICKI MINAJ)

2013-06-17T16:00:00.001-04:00

Mario takes viewers behind the scenes as he shoots the video to his new single Somebody Else featuring Nicki Minaj. The single appears on the upcoming Mario album due later this year.

Video: Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung

2013-06-16T22:15:00.001-04:00

2 Chainz Reveals New Album Title, Kimye Has Baby Girl

2013-06-16T10:26:00.003-04:00

2 Chainz has announced his new album title! Due September 10 B.O.A.T.S II: Me Time will feature the Pharrell-assisted first single Feds Watching. Speaking of watching there was a video that leaked(that I should of posted) of 2 Chainz getting robbed on the street. The robbery in question was the same robbery that 2 Chainz took to Twitter to deny. I think it was that denial that led to the

Michelle Williams To Release New Single, Kanye West New Album Leaks

2013-06-14T20:51:00.002-04:00

Michelle Williams is back! The former Destiny's Child singer will release a new single If We Had Your Eyes on June 24. The song is the first single from her upcoming album which will be released through the eOne label. Recently friend Beyonce penned an intimate letter to Michelle praising her performance in theatre for her role in the show Fela! In Hip Hop News...Kanye Wests' new album Yeezus has

Ciara Graces Cover Of FADER Magazine

2013-06-14T20:24:00.001-04:00

Catch Ciara on the newest cover of FADER Magazine. The singer is one of the handful of artists releasing new music this Summer. Ciara's long awaited album Ciara will be available on July 9. The album features the hit single Body Party and most recently a remix was released featuring Ne-Yo.

Video: Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell Performs "Blurred Lines" with Miley Cyrus

2013-06-14T20:14:00.001-04:00

Robin Thicke continues to promote his #1 Billboard Hot 100 smash Blurred Lines from the album of the same name due July 30.

Video: Mac Miller - Watching Movies

2013-06-14T20:07:00.001-04:00

Video: Tamia On Arise Entertainment 360

2013-06-14T19:57:00.001-04:00

Lil' Wayne Talks Retirement, Robin Thicke Is #1

2013-06-12T18:56:00.001-04:00

Rap-Up.com || Lil Wayne Talks Retirement, Seizures, & Skating on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Check out the link above to watch the three part video of Lil' Wayne speaking on his impending retirement, seizures, and skating. In other music news... Robin Thicke has hit #1 with his new single Blurred Lines featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams. The song is Robin's first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts.

Music Video: Wiz Khalifa - "Paperbond"

2013-06-11T22:55:00.001-04:00

Mindless Behavior "Used To Be" Official Video

2013-06-11T16:04:00.001-04:00

Video: Usher: "Twisted" - The Voice Highlight

2013-06-11T16:03:00.001-04:00

Last night Usher delivered a performance of his song Twisted(produced by Pharrell) from his latest album Looking 4 Myself. Twisted was one of my favorite songs from Looking 4 Myself and it was a shame that it didn't get the single treatment.

Big Sean Hooks Up With Eminem, Lil' Kim In Car Accident

2013-06-10T21:18:00.003-04:00

Big Sean recently hit the studio with Eminem. The collaboration may end up on Big Sean's upcoming album Hall Of Fame or Eminem's upcoming album. Nothing has been determined yet but Big Sean refers to the collaboration as a "Detroit Classic". Besides Eminem Big Sean collaborated with the likes of Miguel and Nas for his new album which currently has no release date.While we are on the subject or

Album Preview: Kelly Rowland: Talk A Good Game (Deluxe Edt.) (CD) – jpc

2013-06-10T21:07:00.001-04:00

Kelly Rowland: Talk A Good Game (Deluxe Edt.) (CD) – jpc With a little over a week to go until Kelly Rowland releases her new album Talk A Good Game you can treat yourself to an exclusive preview of the album by clicking above.

Brianna Perry - Cars [Official Video]

2013-06-10T20:25:00.001-04:00

Audio: Kelly Rowland - Street Life feat Pusha T - 102.3 THE BEAT

2013-06-10T20:03:00.001-04:00

Kelly Rowland - Street Life feat Pusha T - 102.3 THE BEAT Tracks from Kelly Rowland's new album Talk A Good Game keep leaking left and right but out of all the other songs this has caught my attention. Street Life was produced by none other than Pharrell Williams(one of my favorites). Talk A Good Game will be available on June 18.

Video: NEW Westwood Crib Sessions - Eve freestyle

2013-06-08T10:58:00.001-04:00

While promoting her new album Lip Lock overseas Eve does a freestyle reminding everyone that she hasn't lost it. What do you think?

Babyface, Toni Braxton Reunite For New Album, Janelle Monae Talks New Album

2013-06-07T21:19:00.003-04:00

Babyface and Toni Braxton have reunited! The pair is recording a duet album for Motown Records. The untitled album is due this September. Toni Braxton recently revealed that she was planning to retire from music but many of her musical buddies including Babyface has coerced her to reconsider the decision. Toni Braxton is currently doing some spot dates this Summer around the US. Speaking of new

Video: Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell perform 'Blurred Lines' - The Graham Nor...

2013-06-07T20:37:00.001-04:00

Robin Thicke travels across seas to promote his #1 single Blurred Lines which is the fastest selling single in the UK. Blurred Lines(the album) will be available on July 8 overseas and either July 9 or July 30 in the States.

Video: Ashanti Reveals If Her and Nelly Planned On Having Kids

2013-06-07T11:02:00.001-04:00

Ashanti visited the HOT 97 studios in New York City to talk about everything from Nelly to her new album to dating a regular guy to flying first class. It's all here! Ashanti's Braveheart is due on July 30.