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Khia says she has no beef with Trina despite dissing her over the years. Khia was recently asked on air during her YouTube show what the origin of her beef with Trina was. Khia went on to say that it was a "gag" and shade is naturally thrown throughout Hip Hop. In another video Khia blasted K. Michelle who was the victim of a sex tape leak out on social media. Several 10 second clips of K. Michelle engaging in oral sex and masturbation surface but K. Michelle has denied the claims. Khia took K. Michelle to task for calling out her "Love & Hip Hop" co-star Mimi Faust for her sex tape when she is now doing the same thing. What do you think? Is K. Michelle a hypocrite? I like think so but that's neither here nor there. In other music news, Kelis is in the studio working on new music. I wonder what she's cooking up? I was listening to "Kelis Was Here" last night and remembering how great an album it is. I prefer Kelis when she does R&B and I...

| By the time 112 released their fifth album in early 2005, 112 was no longer innocent and their songs(and singles) were overtly sexual. Case in point; first single; "U Already Know" was pretty explicit as well as the remix which featured Foxy Brown. For the album's second single; "What If"; the group returned to their more softer and subtle side. Though it wasn't released officially, the song; "If It Hit" featuring Ciara & T.I. got a little airplay. Other than that the album didn't have much of a shelf life; basically it came and went. It's a decent album in my opinion and I think maybe a little underrated. I can't say its the best because I truly don't know all of 112's albums. I can only say I've been a casual fan over the years mainly taking a liking to their singles moreover their albums. ---------------- Now playing: Nicki Minaj - right thru me via FoxyTunes

I remember I was in junior high school when this song came out. It was instantly one of my favorites. It became the first of many sexual songs by 112. I really think after this; all they sang about afterwards was sex but it wasn't a problem.

Trina hooked up with Diddy and Keri Hilson for her first official single from her long awaited album; 'Amazin'. Trina filmed the video over a month ago and it should be premiering very soon. Take an exclusive look behind the scenes of the video. Trina needs to be pushing this song more. I heard it on the radio a few times. I haven't listened to the radio lately but I know it is still two months before album but come on Trina. Step it up! Music Biz: L.A. Reid To Be Dropped From Def Jam? "There was speculation among other music executives that this was not entirely the truth. Reid didn't want to answer questions about his future with Island Def Jam," a source said. "The move left organizers panicked with no speaker with just hours to go. Vevo CEO Rio Caraeff agreed to stand in." The Post's Peter Lauria reported last month that R&B impresario Reid is under pressure to break a cold streak following the promotion of Lucian Grainge to CEO of Univer...

---------------- Now playing: Brandy - Shattered Heart via FoxyTunes The newest video/single from Slim. I figured the album, "Love's Crazy" was pretty much a done deal but I guess not. I didn't like the album. I was expecting more but then again I'm always expecting certain musicians to deliver musically and they always fail. Music Biz: Toni Braxton Returns! After her stint on "Dancing With The Stars" last year, Toni Braxton suffered a health crisis during her "Revealed" tour in Vegas. Shortly thereafter the singer was suing the insurance company behind the tour. Now signed to Atlantic Records, Toni has been somewhat quiet on the music scene with the exception of a few leaked songs hear and there ("Melt", "Not A Chance"). Now you can click here to sign up for Toni's mailing list as info becomes available for her and her upcoming album. Irv Gotti Drops Ashanti! Irv Gotti says he and Ashanti, the Princess of the Inc., wil...

In My Own Words: You probably wouldn't know it but one of my favorite singers is Faith Evans. I tend to like artists that are severly underrated and Faith is no exception. Sure she has had her share of success. The majority of her career if not all has been spent in Mary J. Blige's(her comparison)shadow. Formerly of Capitol Records where she released 2005's "The First Lady" and "A Faithful Christmas", Faith Evans is now signed to M3/Asylum Records. Former labelmate Slim of 112 is also signed to the label. Audio: Dawn Richards - Falls Away Newly leaked track! I'm not sure if its safe to say that Dawn is formerly of Danity Kane or not. There have been so many rumors swirling around the group ever since they became a trio. Music Biz: Prince's Triple Threat! Prince is planning to release three new albums in 2009 without the assistance of a record label, according to an interview with the Los Angeles Times. A "major retailer" is in talks wit...

Check out Slim's(of 112) new album cover. His new album will be in stores November 18. The album is led by single, "So Fly" feat Yung Joc. The album sports collaborations from Faith Evans, Slim Thug and many more. I never thought any of the 112 members stood out. I know Slim was the lead artist but he was unlike many lead artists. He was very camera shy(to my knowledge)and not much was really known about him. I remember reading that he did have a few kids but that's it. Anyway some people were arguing that Slim should of took the shades off and showed his face. What do you think? While you think about that listen to Slim's 2nd single, "Good Lovin" feat and produced by Ryan Leslie. Audio: Akon feat Keyshia Cole - Work It Out New song from Akon's new album, "Freedom" in stores November 25. This is just alright...nothing groundbreaking. Audio: Bobby Valentino - 3 Is The New 2 New song from Bobby V. A new album is obviously on the horizon. He r...

Video: Slim feat Yung Joc & Shawty Lo - So Fly 112's frontman Slim embarks on a solo career with this debut video[single]that has been doing very well on the R&B charts. Check it out! Slim's debut album, "Love's Crazy" will be in stores soon. Guest artists include Faith Evans and 8Ball & MJG. A friend of mine who likes this song as well heard Slim on the radio station here. She says that 112 is still together and they weren't actually signed to Bad Boy Records. I'll have to find out more about that. Music News: Shots were fired last night at an after pary for producer Jermaine Dupri. Celebs such as Diddy, Larenz Tate, and Gabrielle Union were sent running out the back entrance. One minor injury occurred but the suspect is on the loose. I remember the night before I was supposed to go to this club, shots had been fired up there. It had been on the news and everything. I was a little adamant about going there but I did and I had a good time. The ...