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I think its safe to say Dallas Austin is pretty underrated as a producer. But his resume is pretty lengthy and full of hits from your favorite singers. Dallas Austin is not like the Jermaine Dupri's and Diddy's of the world. He is not one of those producers who really tries to be a solo star. Dallas Austin is more low profile and has a reputation for being difficult and expensive. Then again what producer is not expensive. Dallas Austin shares a child with Chili from TLC and appeared on her "What Chili Wants" show. He also worked closely with and mentored Monica. A few years ago Dallas Austin spoke out against artists who have sex with producers in exchange for free songs. The video caused mass hysteria online and had everyone talking. Later Dallas tried to do some damage control and take everything back but once it was out; it was out. The producer alleged that artists such as Christina Milian; Joss Stone; and Christina Aguilera were prone to such acts. Then again I...

No, I am not talking about Diddy's "Making His Band". You ever hear of the saying "behind every good man is a good woman"? Well I have come up with my own, "behind every good girl group is a thirsty man"! Why? Well over the years several men (whether they be producers or writers) have orchestrated some of the world's most successful girl groups. Their involvement with the group didn't just end with songwriting credits, it extended beyond the studio and perhaps probably in the studio. Here, you will learn about some of the key men behind some of the world's most successful girl groups. You will also learn how they played a part in tearing these groups apart. Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor Hurby was one of the masterminds behind Salt N Pepa . He also dated Cheryl "Salt" James. Sandi " Pepa " Denton didn't get along with Hurby . A good deal of this story was covered on VH 1's "Behind The Music" which a...

I'm not a big fan of Christina Aguilera's. I think she oversings but I do like a few songs. While planning another music feed(which you all will see later), I thought about Christina Aguilera and all her feuds she has had throughout the years. I had to go back and make sure I didn't do one on her before. It turns out that I did include one of her feuds in a "Famous Feuds" post I did awhile ago. Like many celebs, Christina Aguilera has had her share of famous feuds. The information provided below is to the best of my knowledge. I may be missing a few key things but you'll get the point. Below you can check out her list of adversaries. Enjoy! Pink - I can't exactly pinpoint how Pink and Christina started feuding. I do remember reading stories about both stars poking fun at one another during solo performances of "Lady Marmalade". Kelly Osbourne - Not one to bite her tongue(much like Christina), these two headstrong personalities clashed moreso ov...

Ms. Christina Milian makes a surprise appearance on BET's "106 & Park" during an on-air interview with rumored beau, The-Dream. Check it out! Video: Christina Milian On 106&Park Video: LeToya - Not Anymore Hip-Hop's newest couple takes on Kanye Wests' "Amazing" track which appears on his "808s & Heartbreak" album. Check it out! Audio: The-Dream feat Christina Milian - Amazin Music Biz: Dallas Austin joins the already handful of producers attached to the new album from Amerie. Amerie's new album will be her debut for Def Jam Records. I remember my friend saying Amerie is an innovator. Let's hope she continues to innovate and not duplicate! According to Vibe, Keyshia Cole has selected Erotic as the third single from her Gold (soon to be platinum) selling album A Different Me. Now if you see something paraphrased in this section it means I got it from another source. If you don't see it paraphrased it means I wrote it up my...

This is one of my favorite albums of all time so its only right for me to spotlight this album. I take it the majority if not all readers have heard of Kelis and "Milkshake" right? Well anyway her album, "Tasty" is the album that the hit single derives from. I'm really picky when it comes to music and who I like. This is the album that initially made me fall in love with Kelis. This is also the album that made me go back and discover her previous albums. I was actually listening to this album today and recalling how great it is to me. I can remember it like it was yesterday. Kelis was ruling the airwaves with her hit single, "Milkshake". It was truly the first song from Kelis I actually liked. It was also the same song that would later influence me into buying my first Kelis album. I can remember an old friend of mine playing the album for me and I was so blown away. It was unlike anything I had ever heard for that time. I was easily impressed with eve...