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"Rhythm of the Night" singer El DeBarge was arrested for drug possession in L.A. yesterday ... and cops believe El may have been trying to deal the junk. El was popped around 2 PM in Encino, CA ... after LAPD officers observed him participating in what appeared to be a drug deal with another man near the 101 Freeway. DeBarge was arrested for possession of narcotics with intent to sell. It's the 3rd time El has been arrested for drug possession since 2001. He was hauled to a nearby jail where he was booked and released on $30k bail. El is due back in court next month. Fun Fact -- El's brother James is currently serving time behind bars after being arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and drug charges.

To March 1. Since the beginning Marsha's album has been plagued by numerous pushbacks. I mean it happens. It doesn't surprise me. I like Marsha and her voice. I just read someone saying she sounds like a cat in heat! I can't say I'm all that excited about her album, "Late Nights & Early Mornings" but I definitely will be giving it a listen. The album contains the two singles, "Far Away" with his its semi-controversial video(YouTube it if you haven't seen it) and "Hope She Cheats On You(With A Basketball Player). Lil' Kim's ghostwriter has apparently got fired for all the wack lyrics he's been submitting to her. Angry and upset he took to his twitter account and aired her out in typical fired ghostwriter fashion. He claims to have been writing for her for the last three years. Sad! Well hopefully Kim starts back writing or employs some better ghostwriters. I'm still surprised she didn't write the "La Bella Mafia...

El DeBarge and Faith Evans perform their single, "Lay With You" which is one of my favorite songs right now. ---------------- Now playing: Busta Rhymes - What's It Gonna Be? via FoxyTunes

I had been reading and reading a lot about this song and now that I finally get to hear it; I absolutely love it. The video is really nice too. El DeBarge's new album, "Second Chance" will be in stores November 30. The album features 50 Cent, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Fabolous, and Babyface. ---------------- Now playing: Rihanna - Raining Men (Feat. Nicki Minaj) via FoxyTunes

We saw him make a surprise appearance and triumphant return to the spotlight at this years BET awards. Now El DeBarge is releasing his first album in 16 years. Be on the look out for his upcoming album, "Second Chance" in stores and online very soon. ---------------- Now playing: Aretha Franklin - Jump To It via FoxyTunes

Ludacris returns with his new album, "Theater Of The Mind". The album will be in stores on December 9. The album is led by the single, "What Them Girls Like" feat Chris Brown & Sean Garrett. I'm not the biggest Ludacris fan but I will say he is one of the most talented and gifted lyricists of the new generation. I did like his last album, "Release Therapy" though. Audio: Aretha Franklin - I Remember(Live) The Queen of Soul herself is not one to be outdone. Proving Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" was not only suited for the likes of Mariah Carey, Aretha takes on Keyshia Cole's #1 hit, "I Remember". This is audio only but it is a slightly subdued version of the song but check it out! Video: Mariah Carey - I Stay In Love Here is the 4th single/video from Mariah's "E=MC2" album. The video was directed by Nick Cannon. Music Biz: 50 Cent's Agreement! The artist, born Curtis Jackson, avoided eye contact with To...