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Bilal is returning to the music scene with a new album A Love Surreal due February 2013. The album's first single Back To Love is out now! Bilal appears on the eOne label formerly known as Koch Records. It seems as if everyone and their mama is signing to eOne. They house quite the number of musicians including Faith Evans, Vivian Green, Pleasure P, Ashanti, and more.  Maybach Music Group home to Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Wale, and others are moving over to Atlantic Records. Maybach Music Group was formerly housed under Warner Bros. Records.  The move is all love and no hard feelings according to label honcho Rick Ross. Ross is set to announce the name of his new album on New Year's Eve! 

Bilal returns to the music scene with his new album; "Airtight's Revenge" due September 14. This marks Bilal's second album but third overall. His 2006 album; "Love For Sale" was shelved and his 2001 debut; "Ist Born Second" contained the hit single; "Soul Sista". Over the years Bilal has appeared on songs with Beyonce, Solange, Erykah Badu, and Common among others. Tracklisting: 1. "Cake & Eat It Too" – Produced by Bilal Oliver & Steve Mckie 2. "Restart" – Produced by Bilal Oliver & Steve Mckie 3 . "All Matter" – Produced by Bilal Oliver & Steve Mckie 4 . "Flying" – Produced by Bilal Oliver & Nottz 5. "Levels" – Produced by Bilal Oliver & Shafiq Husayn 6. "Little One" – Produced by Conley “Tone” Whitfield 7. "Move On" – Produced by Bilal Oliver & Steve Mckie 8. "Robots" – Produced by Bilal Oliver 9. "The Dollar...

Pleasure P is on the brink of releasing his solo debut, "The Introduction of Marcus Cooper" on June 5. With two solo hit singles under his belt("Did You Wrong" and "Boyfriend #2"), I'm wondering what's the hold up? Are Pleasure P and his camp planning to release another single in the next month? While we ponder those questions you can check out Pleasure P in this exclusive performance which features a medley of Pretty Ricky's hits. Music Biz: Jennifer Hudson Pregnant! Internet rumors have been circulating that Jennifer Hudson is pregnant. While her manager and publicist deny the rumors, two sources close to the Oscar and Grammy winner confirm exclusively to ESSENCE.com that she is indeed expecting. This would be the first child for Hudson. Hudson, who is currently receiving rave reviews while on tour with Robin Thicke, is engaged to David Otunga, a Harvard Law graduate and former contestant on "I Love New York 2." The couple plans...

In My Own Words: I just read that "Piano Man" has been selected as the third single from Brandy's "Human" album. "Long Distance" is under performing which is a shame. I feel if this new single doesn't do well its a wrap for the album. I still wish Bran and her camp would of went with "1st & Love". Video: Scarface feat Bilal - Can't Get Right New video off new "Emeritus" album. Wow! For someone who hasn't released an album in a long while, Bilal is certainly in demands. That says a lot. Last year alone he guested on albums by Game, Solange, and I know I'm forgetting some other people. Video: Christina Milian Behind The Scenes With new album, "Dream In Color" on the horizon, Ms. Milian prepares for photo shoot and more. Music Biz: Mary J Blige Sued! Two Utahns are accusing singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige of copyright infringement over the song "Take Me As I Am."Jay Brian Ballard, of West Valley ...

1. It’s Time For War 2. Old School New School 3. Feel My Heart Beat (Feat. 50 Cent) 4. Get Over Here (Feat. It’s Ya Girl Nicolette, Jiz, Lyrikal & Ticky Diamondz) 5. Baby (Feat. The-Dream) 6. You Better Watch Me 7. Cry (Feat. Lil’ Mo) 8. Baby (Rock Remix) (Feat. Richie Sambora) 9. Rocking With The G.O.A.T. 10. This Is Ring Tone M… (Feat. Grandmaster Caz) 11. Like A Radio (Feat. Ryan Leslie) 12. I Fall In Love (Feat. Elan of The DEY) 13. Ur Only A Customer 14. Mr. President (Feat. Wyclef Jean) 15. American Girl 16. Speedin On Da Highway / Exit 13 (Feat. Funkmaster Flex) 17. Come And Party With Me (Feat. Fat Joe & Sheek Louch) 18. We Rollin’ 19. Dear Hip Hop Video: Estelle - Pretty Please Music News: It has been revealed that Ciara's lead single for her upcoming "Fantasy Ride" album is titled, "Go Girl" featuring T-Pain. The original lead single, "High Price" featuring Ludacris was pulled due to it leaking early. Ciara's "Fantasy Ride...