Jump On This

Flo Rida is joined by Nelly Furtado in cartoon form for his new video, "Jump" off his latest album, "R.O.O.T.S.". I think Flo Rida shouldn't do anymore albums cause no one buys them at all! He is the true definition of a singles artist. I think the only time he should release an album is when it is a compilation of all his hits! Just my opinion. Enjoy!

What You Do

is the new single lifted from Chrisette Michele's new album, "Epiphany" which debuted at #1 a few months ago. The song was produced and co-written by Ne-Yo and is one of my favorites from the new album. Check out a special behind the scenes look of the video.

Music Biz:
R&B singer Joe Exposed!

Just when you think you know an artist, there’s always something that comes up to prove how much you really don’t. Case in point: former 3LW/Cheetah Girls member Kiely Williams, who has decided to weigh in on the hot topic of domestic abuse.

In a recent interview with EURWeb, the singer confessed to seeing her mother become an abuse victim at the hands of someone who many wouldn’t peg as a member of the Chris Brown beatdown society. The guilty party, according to Williams, is none other than R&B hitmaker Joe as she recalled how bad the crooner treated her mother.

“I have had my own personal experience with domestic abuse with my mother having been in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship with the R&B singer JOE for several years,” she shared. “I saw the toll it took on her and how difficult her recovery was. I wish Rihanna the best and hope that she gets through what I know is a terrible ordeal.”

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Now playing: Fantasia - Ain't Gon' Beg You
via FoxyTunes

Still Standing

Monica and JD takes viewers behind the scenes of her upcoming reality show set to premiere this October on BET. Check it out!

Music Biz:
Cassie Talks New Album!

AHHA: If you could just kind of touch on the title. The mind definitely goes certain places when you mention the title.

Cassie: The last album, it was self-titled. It was a fast release because I had the single out and I just had to put an album out almost immediately. It was like I had no choice, kind of. And it wasn’t that it was bad. It was a great album, but I wanted people to be able to see who I was and the kind of music I like and what I really like to listen to. Electro Love is not really supposed to be taken literally. DJ Cassidy gave me the idea, and I just thought it fit the sound of the album perfectly with where it was going. It’s not electro music/house like hardcore but there is a good beat to dance to. And the lyrical content is dope. It’s all different. So I have a record with Pharrell that he wrote on. Tricky and Dream, Akon, like it’s just a good mix.

Aubrey O'Day's Peep Show!

PEEPSHOW, Las Vegas' newest hit production and only striptease spectacular is pleased to announce Aubrey O'Day as the newest addition to the PEEPSHOW cast at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. O'Day's opening night is September 14, 2009.

O'Day will perform alongside a sizzling ensemble of sexy PEEPSHOW GIRLS, showstoppers from film, TV, Broadway and beyond, who were handpicked to perform in this multi-million dollar production which features today's best-known hits and original songs created especially for PEEPSHOW.

"Aubrey is a talented and extremely gifted performer with Broadway, television and recording credits," says Co-CEO of Base Entertainment, Scott Zeiger. "Aubrey is one of the sexiest entertainers in the industry today and we are thrilled to welcome her to the PEEPSHOW cast."

The Effects Of Water

can be heard in many song backdrops. Usually there is the sprinkling of raindrops or the sudden rush of waves in the water. Here, the following songs pay tribute or make reference to the all famous H20. Check it out!

After The Flood by Brandy
Overcoming personal tragedy.

Waterfalls by TLC
Left Eye's vivid rhymes live on.

After The Hurricane by Jazmine Sullivan
A standout cut from Jazmine's "Fearless" album.

Rain On Me - Ashanti
The subject of abuse was tackled here.

Rain - SWV
One of the last big hits from SWV before the group's departure in 1998.

Wetter - Twista
Twista's newest hit ironically is a sample from SWV's "Rain".

Make It Rain - Fat Joe featuring Lil' Wayne
An ode to money.

Leader Of The Pack

The title refers to Maxwell and his new album possibly being #1 next week. Way to go Maxwell! Meanwhile Fabolous finally has a new release date for his long-awaited album, "Loso's Way". I was just listening to his new song, "Throw It In The Bag" with Dream and I really like it now. Not one to be outdone, Erykah Badu resurfaces with talk of a new album. Read on about it.

Music Biz:
Maxwell Leads Huge Debut Next Week!

Maxwell's first album in nearly eight years, "BLACKsummers'night," is headed for a big debut next week on the Billboard 200 chart. Industry prognosticators suggest the Columbia set could move anywhere from 275,000 to 325,000 in its first week. The R&B singer's last offering, 2001's "Now," opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with a career-high 296,000 copies sold according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Fabolous Preps 'Loso's Way" Album!

Until now, the Brooklyn rapper Fabolous kept his private life under wraps. Not only did he stay quiet about getting shot three years ago—a rarity among rappers—he also chose to keep his relationship and the birth of his first child out of the public eye.

Recently, though, he's changed his tune. With the release of his fifth studio album, "Loso's Way," out July 28 on Desert Storm/Def Jam Records, Fabolous says he's ready to get personal.

"For a while it felt like my personal life was just my personal life," says Fabolous, born John Jackson. "But I started to feel more comfortable in my skin and with myself as a public figure, and I wanted to share more of my character with my fans. I also felt it could help my music too, especially this album."

To help tell his story, Fabolous looked for inspiration in "Carlito's Way," the 1993 movie in which an ex-con pledges to shun drugs and violence despite the pressure around him.

Erykah Badu Returns With New Album!

Just a little over a year after releasing her fourth studio album, "New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War," Erykah Badu is back with the second installment tentatively titled "New Amerykah, Pt. 2: Return Of The Ankh." Although no release date has been announced yet, sources close to the singer confirm she is currently in the studio working with long-time collaborator James Poyser ("Love Of My Life," "Danger").

Badu's "New Amerykah, Pt. 1" has sold 354,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen Soundscan.

I Want A Million Bucks

Question is what would I do with it? I could think of a few things. Well "Million Bucks" is the name of this video by Maino. Maino released his album, "If Tomorrow Comes" two weeks ago. Check out the video that features Swizz Beats.

The Break Up

Mario finally unleashes the video to his R&B top 10 hit, "Break Up" featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett. The song is easily one of my favorite songs right now and it took a minute to grow on me. Check it out!

The Backlash

for Young Money's "Every Girl" is in full effect! Meanwhile Amerie talks her past label situations and Cassie speaks on her new album. Read on about it!

Music Biz:
Amerie On Columbia Records, Beyonce!

AHHA: Did you feel Columbia was down for your project? Their priority artist on their roster seems to be Beyoncé.

Amerie: Every label should never have one priority artist. That’s not good because contracts run out and then what are you going to do? It’s always good to just nurture different talent and everyone has a different flavor. I just felt like I loved the staff, they were really, really cool on a personal level and had some really creative ideas, but it just wasn’t meshing.

A lot people said I really didn’t get the support that I should’ve had, marketing and all of those things, but it really wasn’t…you just really have to have that great match. It’s like a marriage. It just wasn’t working and I felt like that a little after my first project, kind of after my second one, too and then I was like, “I don’t know! I’m going to give this one more try one this one!” and then I was like, “O.K., this is not going to work,” and that’s when I decided it just needed to be a change.

Cassie Talks New Album!

AHHA: If you could just kind of touch on the title. The mind definitely goes certain places when you mention the title.

Cassie: The last album, it was self-titled. It was a fast release because I had the single out and I just had to put an album out almost immediately. It was like I had no choice, kind of. And it wasn’t that it was bad. It was a great album, but I wanted people to be able to see who I was and the kind of music I like and what I really like to listen to. Electro Love is not really supposed to be taken literally. DJ Cassidy gave me the idea, and I just thought it fit the sound of the album perfectly with where it was going. It’s not electro music/house like hardcore but there is a good beat to dance to. And the lyrical content is dope. It’s all different. So I have a record with Pharrell that he wrote on. Tricky and Dream, Akon, like it’s just a good mix.

Young Money Backlash!

It seems the backlash from last week’s performance by hip hop artists Lil Wayne and Drake at the 2009 BET Awards has yet to end. IAMNOTEVERYGIRL.COM, a newly created website, has sparked a campaign to remove the song from radio airplay.

The website provides information how supporters can call, write, or leverage various social media platforms (like Facebook and Twitter) to request that radio stations consider removing or drastically limiting the song’s airplay to late night hours. Through efforts like ‘Call Mondays’, ‘Write Wednesdays’, or ‘Tweet Fridays’, IAMNOTEVERYGIRL.COM will continue throughout the month of July to help bring awareness to this cause.

Beautiful Nightmare

Remember when "Sweet Dreams" was known as "Beautiful Nightmare". Of course the album, "I Am...Sasha Fierce" was nowhere near completion. Now Beyonce releases her upteenth video from this double platinum album! Check it out! And yes I'm back! Get into it!

Music Biz:
Forbes' Richest Celebs Under 30 Revealed!

The Top 12 Best Paid Celebrities Under 30 by Forbes:

Beyonce Knowles, 27 - $87 million
Kimi Raikkonen, 29 - $45 million
LeBron James, 24 - $40 million
Britney Spears, 27 - $35 million
Roger Federer, 27 - $33 million
Ronaldinho, 29 - $30 million
Miley Cyrus, 16 - $25 million
Jonas Brothers, 16, 19 and 21 - $25 million
Daniel Radcliffe, 19 - $25 million
Gisele Bundchen, 28 - $25 million
Maria Sharapova, 22 - $22 million
Taylor Swift, 19 - $18 million

The End Is Here

Hello all! It is very rarely that I personally address you all. I have made an important decision. It is a decision that I've contemplated off and on. I have decided to close this blog down.

I remember starting this blog based off my love for Toya's World, another R&B blog. It was then and there I knew that I wanted an avenue where I can share my musical thoughts and keep people informed.

I have a huge love for music and that has been my motivating force throughout the course of the last three years. A lot of the time I have felt like an underdog when it comes to other bloggers. I have felt like a lot of my creative ideas have been snatched from me and others have taken them and to much success. I understand as bloggers and affiliates of one another we are all influenced and take from each other. I just feel like my main motivation for running this site has been my love for music and not really for the so-called supporters. Whoever those supporters are I'm not really sure. I do know a few personally. I look at the number or hits this blog receives and I know the numbers don't lie. There is obvious an audience out there but their not embracing this blog the way I want them too.

Maybe that means I should change the format of the blog. That is something I've done many times again. With the music uploads and downloads, it is a risky move. Especially when labels are watching your blog and yadda yadda. That's why when I first started this blog I didn't want a blog just consisted of music downloads and that's it. I wanted to include my own personal articles I made and other ideas created by me. So when those other blogs get shut down or warned they have nothing to continue to go off on cause all they did was post up music.

Your support on this blog means a lot and as I said the numbers don't lie but a lot of that support I haven't felt personally. People don't comment or offer much interaction here and it makes me wonder why and if I'm not doing something right. At the end of the day some people will like the blog for what it is but people will flock to others cause there are so many and it is a bit overwhelming.

So this here is your chance to be heard(or read in this case). This is your chance to let me know if I should really continue this blog. A part of me does want to continue this blog then there is the part that does not. Your impact and your words mean a lot right now. So it is all on you.

Thank you to everyone who has supported this blog and my personal friends I've made here as well as affiliates.

Sweet Dreams

The hits and videos keep a coming from Beyonce's "I Am...Sasha Fierce" album. The latest video, "Sweet Dreams" is said to be released on July 9. Here you can get a 32 second clip of the video. From the little clip, I feel like I will like this video. Check it out!

Music Biz:
The Game Disses Jay-Z!

Compton, California rapper The Game has sparked controversy in rap circles, after a performance in Bordeaux, France, last night (July 5), where he called out Jay-Z.

The rapper, flanked by two members of his entourage, stormed onto the stage during his performance at the Le 4 Sans, where he immediately took aim at Jay-Z, one of rap’s biggest stars.

"I’ma tell you like this. I don’t care what a n***a say. This is how I am coming out today. F**k Jay-Z. Straight up. And if you don’t like that, I am pretty sure you can find an exit some where. This is a Blackwall Street party. We sayin’ f**k Jay-Z."

The Game’s scathing diss to Jay-Z comes just days after the Brooklyn-bred emcee dropped a freestyle at The Palms in Las Vegas concert last Friday (July 3), which name checked The Game, Jim Jones, Damon Dash and Jaz-O.

"I ain't talkin' about gossip, I ain't talkin' 'bout Game/I ain't talkin' about Jimmy, I ain't talkin' about Dame/," Jay-Z rapped.

I remember The Game and Jay-Z having a little tiff before. I see the tiff has reared its ugly head again. Of course this all comes right on the heels of Jay-Z's upcoming "The Blueprint 3" album.

Lil' Kim, Faith Evans Feud At Party?

Lil Kim and Faith had a face-to-face encounter towards the close of Sean "Diddy" Combs' coveted White Party in California, sources have reported.

Faith and Kim, whom both shared a relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., crossed paths at the White Party, which was held in Los Angeles instead of the The Hamptons in New York.

Sources with AllHipHop.com said that Lil Kim too issue with her representation in Notorious, the biopic in which Faith was attached to.

Faith was in attendance with her husband and Lil Kim was with producer Choke No Joke and to some, this augmented the tension.

"It was really heated," one source said. "It was about to pop off...there was crazy screaming."

According to sources, Faith was saying, "I love you" to Lil Kim and Kim responded with "God bless you."

However, later at the event, Kim asked Faith, "How would you say you love me when you trashed me in your book?"

Under anonymity a source told AllHipHop.com, "We know that [Faith saying 'I love you'] is bulls**t. I wasn't even about the movie. It hurt Kim that she was being fake."

Human Nature

The tributes for Micheal Jackson continue to pour in and Alicia Keys performs Micheal's hit, "Human Nature". Check it out!

The-Dream's Greatest Hits

The-Dream's relationship with Christina Milian has started to overshadow his music. The-Dream's last two singles, "Walkin' On The Moon" featuring Kanye West and "My Love" featuring Mariah Carey were sadly overlooked. Maybe that explains why The-Dream is rush releasing a new album or is it a re-release?

Anyway check out some of the productions that The-Dream has been behind and in some cases, in front of.

Umbrella by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
There was no escaping this hit song originally meant for Mary J. Blige. Eh!

Bed by J. Holiday
The 'eh eh eh' was becoming a pretty popular ad-lib[in The-Dream's productions] and somewhat of a catchphrase.

Touch My Body by Mariah Carey
This song was responsible for giving Mariah her 19th #1 hit[I believe]. She has so many hits I have lost count!

Shawty Is A Ten by The-Dream
The-Dream's breakout hit as a solo artist was so hot that many rappers made unofficial remixes to it.

Single Ladies(Put A Ring On It) by Beyonce
I don't know which was more popular; the song or the video.

His Name Will Forever Reign

Michael Jackson's death continues to have an impact on everyone especially those in the music business. Pastor Mase is ready to return to rap now due in part to Mike's death. Oh really? I swear Mase just wanted another reason to come back. He is back and forth. Meanwhile former Bad Boy rapper Loon has turned to Islam. This is not really news to me cause a video surfaced awhile back. You can read about these stories and The Game's call from Michael Jackson below!

Music Biz:
Mase Contemplates Return To Rap!

The death of Michael Jackson has inspired a return to rap by rapper-turned-preacher Mase.

"I'm excited. Mike [Jackson] passed away. It lit a fire under me and made me want to go in the studio and do something," Mase told DJ Self of New York's Power 105 FM after the legendary pop singer died.

Still, Mase said that he knows nothing of about contemporary rappers and needed help finding out Hip-Hop's top talents.

"I asked my lil' nephew and said, 'Who is the hottest thing out there?' He said 'Drake, Drake.' I said I gotta see what record he got and I said I'm going to jump on a joint."

He said he eventually got the re-make to DJ Self to break the record.

"You know I stay with a couple [rhymes] under my sleeves. I just need a place to play them," Mase said.

Loon Leaves Rap For Islam!

Former Bad Boy artist Loon has made a declaration to change Hip-Hop following his conversion to orthodox Islam.

While reports surfaced last year of Loon’s (now named Amir Junaid Muhadith) conversion, the Harlem rapper recently made a public declaration on Al Jazeera, the sole independent news network stationed in the Middle East.

“Loon is working his way out of my system,” Loon stated, while sporting traditional Islam garb. “[I’m] happy to be accepting Islam, and finding the peace of mind I was always searching for in the music business…Thanks to Islam I was able to complete my search and now I’m very much at peace. Bad Boy days are over, I’m now what you call a good boy.”

Loon was a staple of the late 90s, early millennium Bad Boy roster. The Harlemite was most prominently featured on the hit singles “I Need a Girl, Part 1 & 2.”

When asked if he will continue to rap, Loon referenced the importance of being spiritually grounded before making that decision, as the media will be cognizant of any contradictory actions.

The Game Talks Micheal Jackson Phone Call!

The Game shared with MTV yesterday Michael Jackson's efforts to end the conflict between himself and 50 Cent. During his beef with 50 in 2005, The Game received a call from Jackson who offered to play peacekeeper between the two former friends.

"I was on tour in Canada, sitting in my room, cutting my hair," The Game told MTV News. "I was messing my hair up. Then my road manager knocks on my door. Boom, boom, boom. He told me, 'I got MJ on the phone.' I ran and snatched up the phone."

"He got to this one thing that makes me laugh, man." Game explained. "He said, 'I don't know how you're gonna feel about this, but I want to ask you something. I don't want you to judge me, but I don't really know everything that's going on between you and 50. But I want to be the middleman behind you putting this situation to bed.' "

Don't Mess With Bran Bran

Brandy showed off her singing and rapping skills in these videos featuring Micheal Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin Something" and "It's My Party". Check it out!

Watch Out For Keri Hilson

According to Timbaland, Beyonce better watch out! I don't personally see Keri Hilson as a threat to Bee. Don't get me wrong Keri is incredibly talented but she does possess a cockiness that have turned people off. This video is from a dinner held in honor of Ms. Keri baby! Enjoy!

Music Biz:
R. Kelly Denies Involvement With Child!

R. Kelly has been seen as a child predator by some after his previous case and recent news from The National Enquirer gave fuel to that fire. The Enquirer recently printed a report, stating that police searched Kelly's home in search of a missing 17-year-old girl. Now, R. Kelly's reps are responding to these allegations with a statement.

"A wildly exaggerated and inaccurate report has been circulating on the Internet that Olympia Fields police showed up at R. Kelly's house with a search warrant just before the singer left for his three-week concert tour in Africa last month and then searched the place looking for a missing 17-year-old girl," the rep said in a press release.

"This is completely false. No police ever showed up at Kelly's house with a search warrant nor was his house ever searched. It is also not true, as the unsubstantiated report claimed, that any such girl ever stayed overnight in Kelly's house or that she had been there but left shortly before some mythical police search."

Now, some may still wonder if Kelly was involved, but the release also adds that he is all for cooperating with police on the matter.

"Kelly's attorneys have informed the police that they will cooperate fully with any investigation."

Next Up To Bat

Nicki Minaj is always being interviewed. That's certainly not a bad thing. I just don't like the fact that all the interviews are pretty much the same. In this clip though you can see Nicki performing cuts from her mixtape, "Beam Me Up Scotty". Check it out!

Music Biz:
Rihanna In Tattoo Fiasco!

Rihanna could be headed to a Manhattan courtroom over allegations that she tattooed three patrons without a license in New York. The "Umbrella" singer, working on the follow up to 2007s "Good Girl Gone Bad," allegedly tattooed three willing fans with umbrellas and the letter R at East Side Ink in New York.

According to New York based authorities the action, while innocent to the fans who received the tattoos, is illegal.

"Only licensed tattoo artists can administer tattoos in the city according to the city's health code. We are sending someone down to follow up on this".

If convicted, Rihanna could be slapped with misdemeanor charges and up to $1,000 in penalty fees.

The tattoo shop, East Side Ink, could also face charges and considerable fines.

BET Issues Apology!

BET has issued an apology for the controversial Young Money performance at Sunday’s BET Awards.

Many who tuned into the show were appalled by the set, which capped a night filled with heartfelt tributes to the late Michael Jackson. The performance, which occurred right before Janet Jackson’s emotional appearance, featured Lil Wayne, Drake, and other members of the Young Money family performing their raunchy hit “Every Girl.” The spectacle offended some viewers, prompting an apology from the network.

“BET Networks deeply regrets the performance by Young Money at the BET Awards ’09 (featuring Lil Wayne, Drake, Gudda Gudda, and Mack Maine). Elements of the performance were unplanned and should not have happened,” the network said in a statement. “We value and appreciate the feedback from our viewers and have edited Young Money’s performance from all BET Awards ’09 encore presentations.”

An edited version of the 2009 BET Awards will air on Monday, July 6.

I was definitely glad to see Young Money perform "Every Girl" because it is a hot song and one of my favorites out right now. It did seem to be a bit out of place but the whole award show was a mess anyway. I think BET needs to prerecord their telecast next year.