Mariah Carey Remix Album Shelved!

It happens to the best of them but not Mariah Carey right? Well even the diva of divas can have a shelved album! Mariah Carey's "Angels Advocate" album has been shelved indefinitely but don't worry it won't exactly go to waste. Read below for more on this story as well as Jennifer Lopez's revamping her album and the battle between Usher and Monica.

After a few false starts, Mariah Carey’s Angels Advocate has been permanently grounded. Instead of releasing the star-studded remix album, the pop diva has turned her focus toward a new studio project.

The ill-fated collection of remixes from last year’s Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel had most recently been set for a March 30 release exclusively at Target stores and iTunes. It was to feature contributions from Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, Jodeci, Mary J. Blige, and Ludacris, among others.

According to Mariah Daily, select singles may be released from the shelved album. “It won’t go to waste,” assures Carey’s management. Two singles, “Up Out My Face” featuring Nicki Minaj and the Ne-Yo-assisted “Angels Cry” have already been sent to iTunes, while several other tracks have leaked.

But have no fear, lambs. The songbird is already planning her next move. “We are looking to go possibly to another studio album or Christmas album,” says the source. “The decision hasn’t been totally made yet. It’s a creative process that cannot be rushed.”

So there is a possibility of a new album or a Christmas album. Hmm I'm not sure about another Christmas album from Mariah. She did one many years ago and I think if she were to do one now; it would be overproduced and all over the place. I am in favor of a new studio album but I think she should wait a little while though.

Monica, Usher Battle It Out For #1 Spot!

Just days before their respective album releases, singles from Monica and Usher are battling it out for the top spot on Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop Songs chart.

While the duo failed to reach the top spot this week, which went to Timbaland's "Say Something" (feat. Drake), both managed to unseat previous top 5 acts Melanie Fiona ("It Kills Me") and Trey Songz ("Say Aah").

Leading the charge, Monica's "Everything To Me" jumped six spots to reach no.3 on Thursday's chart (9-3).

The lead single from "Still Standing," which is due in stores March 23, "Everything To Me" was penned by Grammy nominated talent Jazmine Sullivan with production from Missy Elliott.

Following close behind, Usher moved four spots with his rising single "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)".

A follow up to the chart-topping single "Papers," "Hey Daddy (Daddy's Home)" leads Usher's forthcoming album "Raymond Vs. Raymond".

Due in stores March 30, "Raymond Vs. Raymond" includes collaborations with Nicki Minaj and Will.I.Am.

Jennifer Lopez Revamps New Album!

It was officially confirmed by Billboard yesterday that singer Jennifer Lopez has signed to Island Def Jam. Many of us had speculated her move after she was snapped having a public lunch with Island Def Jam chief LA Reid and new label mate Rihanna last month. The move also puts her in the same boat as bitter nemesis Mariah Carey.
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Thaddis ‘Kuk’ Harrell and the rest of Tricky Stewart’s RedZone team are also confirmed to be heading back into the studio shortly to work with the 40-year-old on her new album. This will be to retweak the project which is believed to have a new album title now as opposed to ‘Love?’. If you’re not familiar with Harrell, he is the vocal producer and co-writer of Rihanna’s Grammy-winning single ‘Umbrella’, and a composer and engineer on Beyonce’s Grammy-winning single ‘Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)’. Both songs were produced and written by popular production duo Tricky Stewart and The Dream.
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Lastly, superproducer Danja also hinted on his Twitter Thursday (March 18th) that he has catered new music to the project. However, there was no immediete elaboration on whether he was referring to new tracks or the ones he’d done for her previously. Is J.Lo beating a dead horse with this project or is there still hope for the mum of two?

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Now playing: Monica - Love All Over Me (Produced By Jermaine Dupri)
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