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Video: Songwriter Kandi Speaks Singer/songwriter Kandi formerly of Xscape updates fans and gives us her impressive resume. Music Biz: T.I. Surprises! T.I. brought some very special surprise guests with him on stage during his MYSPACE.COM Album Release party this weekend at the Key Club in Hollywood, CA.Kanye West came out and performed "Swagger Like Us" and also premiered some of his own material - performing a new single called "Heartless", as well as "Love Lockdown".Rihanna made a surprise appearance as well, to perform the radio friendly single "Live Your Life". Alicia Keys Re-Releases! According to Sony BMG, on November 3rd, Alicia Keys will reissue her 2007 disc, As I Am, as an updated CD/DVD set. The CD with boast three new bonus tracks: "Doncha Know (Sky is Blue)", "Saviour" and "Another Way to Die" feat. Jack White. The DVD, filmed on July 10, 2008, at the Coronet Theatre in London, will feature live renditio...

Hello all! A new month is upon us so you know what that means right? Well if you don't I usually do my monthly retrospective of the past month's music news and headlines. Well this is not what this post is about but be on the lookout for that. Anyway I have some new audio for your listening enjoyment. Check it out! Video: Alicia Keys & Jack White - Another Way To Die First single from the upcoming James Bond movie, "Quantum of Solace". Video: Mary J. Blige's Chevy Commercial Take a look back at some of Mary's most memorable looks! Audio: The-Dream - Should've Been You New music from his upcoming album, "Love vs Money" in stores December 9. Music News: Faith Evans' Album News! After creating shockwaves with "Keep The Faith: A Memoir," Faith Evans fans may be in store for a new Faith Evans album !In a surprise announcement last week at Slim of 112's listening party, the former Bad Boy singer revealed plans to make Faith Evans ...

Audio: Jennifer Hudson feat Fantasia - I'm His Only Woman Check out this newly leaked song from Jennifer Hudson's self-titled album in stores September 30. Originally the song featured Jazmine Sullivan but Fantasia was favored. Call it "Screamfest '08" if you will! If this song is released as a single I can see Urban AC radio eating this up. This is the type of songs they love. Audio: Musiq feat Mary J Blige - If U Leave Here is the latest song from Musiq's upcoming album coming soon. I'm not sure on a release date but I will let you all know when I find out. I've never been big on Musiq but I do like a few of his songs. Audio: Alicia Keys feat Jack White - Another Way To Die(James Bond Theme) Here it is the exclusive premiere of the James Bond theme. Originally the song was meant for Amy Winehouse and several other high profile acts before landing in the hands of Keys. Check it out before its gone! Music News: Originally scheduled for release this Dec...

Amy Winehouse was hospitalized yesterday for fainting. Read below to get the full details! "Amy Winehouse suffered a reaction to medication at home this evening and was taken to the hospital. Doctors have advised that she will be kept under observation overnight and is likely to be released tomorrow," read a statement released by Goodman and Tracey Miller, the 24-year-old's U.S.-based publicist. I wonder is Amy working on a new album yet. Musicians make their best music when their in pain or going through something. I hope this upcoming album Amy is working on channels all her recent troubles. I'm sure it will though. UK sensation Duffy spoke out against illegal downloading. Check out what she had to say! "Well, I mean, it can go two ways – there are pros and cons to everything," she told Shortlist. "Some people think it creates illegal access, but I think the big wheel is round, y'know? I think it's got more positives because it basically gives...