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One look at Jim Jonsin and you may be judging a book by its cover. He does bear the punk rock esque looks that most would probably associate him with. He is the man behind numerous R&B/Hip-Hop hits and if your not familiar with Jim Jonsin, you will be surprised at what songs he has actually produced. Jim Jonsin hails from Florida and at one point he was a DJ by the name of DJ Jealous J. Check out the list of songs that Jim Jonsin is responsible for bringing us. Your Body, Pretty Ricky Stop Traffic, Trina feat. Pitbull Whatever You Like, T.I. Sweet Dreams, Beyonce Cuddy Buddy, Mike Jones Kiss Me Thru The Phone, Soulja Boi I Run, Slim Thug Show Stopper, Danity Kane feat. Yung Joc Lollipop, Lil' Wayne feat. Static Major Unpredictable, Jamie Foxx feat. Ludacris Girl Tonite, Twista feat. Trey Songz There Goes My Baby, Usher Mirror, Monica

Hello all! Of course the weekends are usually very slow as far as updates are concerned. I try my best to make sure I do give you all a little something. This is my first time on the computer today so I found some music news for you all. Check it out! Music Biz: Jennifer Lopez Plans New Album! According to new reports, the fabulous one Jennifer Lopez has a tentative release date of September for her new single. It was previously reported that the diva would be releasing her first greatest hits package soon, but that seems to have been pushed back for now whilst she focuses soley on her next studio album and acting projects. It was recently reported that JLo had been in the studio with both Jim Jonsin and Danja. JLO's last album, "Brave" didn't do too well so she definitely needs to bring it with this new album. I think if she comes hard enough with the music [and movies], it will be a welcome return. Nelly Furtado Talks English Album! "I’m also writing a...

Those were some of the initial comments I read in response to the story regarding Nia Long and her feelings towards Beyonce's acting. Read on about it! Nia Long Disses Beyonce? “If you’re a singer not an actress, you should sing. If you’re a rapper, you should rap,” is what actress Nia Long told the U.K. magazine Pride. In the July issue cover story written by Jessica Huie, the ‘Are We There Yet?’ star was also asked what she thought about Beyonce Knowles’ performance in ‘Obsessed.’ “I didn’t see ‘Obsessed,’ so I can’t comment, but it’s just not about how talented you are anymore. It’s about, ‘How much box-office revenue will this person generate?’ When you see certain people – we won’t name names – they just don’t have the skill, and no one in their team has said, ‘You need acting classes,’” Long replied. Beyonce's acting in "Obsessed" was absolutely atrocious. Someone like Taraji P. Henson[of "Baby Boy"] would of nailed the role. I had been telling some of...

You remember Rece Steele from VH1's "Miss Rap Supreme"? Well you should, after all she was the winner of the show. Anyway during a recent interview the rapstress took shots at Nicki Minaj(who is down with Lil' Wayne's Young Money). Watch the video below to find out what she has to say! Video: Rece Steele Interview I think what Rece had to say about Nicki was interesting. I can kinda understand where she is coming from. She just came off a bit bitter and like a hater. I'm not all that crazy about Rece Steele. She reminds me too much of Lady Luck. She doesn't really stand out and will more than likely get lost in the shuffle of disposable female rappers. Music Biz: Soon we will have heard all of Teairra Mari's upcoming album, "At That Point". Tracks from the album keep leaking by the dozen. The latest song to be leaked out is called, "Deja Vu"(sound familiar). Click here to hear the audio! Brandy may of missed the mark with her "...

Teena Marie returns with a new album, "Congo Square" on June 9. Below you can check out her new single below! Audio: Teena Marie feat Faith Evans - Can't Last A Day I like this song. It's pretty cool. I can see Urban AC eating this up and maybe Grammy...is that too much of a stretch? Ha! Mario will release his upcoming album, "And Then There Was Me" very soon. Below you can check out his latest leaked song. Produced by Jim Jonsin[worked with Trina]. Audio: Mario - Get Out From his upcoming album, "And Then There Was Me", check out Mario's latest leaked song. Produced by Dre & Vidal[worked with Usher] Audio: Mario - Late Night Based on this song and the one above("Get Out"), Mario has adapted an electronica sound complete with retro-Neptunes ish production and classic video game sound effects. Cool!

Beyonce strikes quite an alluring pose for the cover of L.A. Confidential. I feel like I have seen this picture and this pose before. Could it have been from another photo shoot? Either way I do like the cover and Beyonce is looking very hot! I can't say I'm familiar with the magazine at all though. There are tons of magazines in circulation so there's no surprise there as to me not having heard of the magazine. In other Beyonce news you can check her out in "Cadillac Records" which is on DVD today. Her role in the movie, "Obsessed" will be in theaters April 24. Cassie's forthcoming sophomore album is set to debut in this July. The album's first official single will feature Diddy and will be called, "Must Be Love". JoJo will release her new album, "All I Really Ever Wanted" this summer. The album contains production from The Neptunes, Rodney Jerkins, Jim Jonsin, and more. If you haven't read already Ciara is joining Britne...

One of the most talked about magazine covers in a long while is former Danity Kane front woman Aubrey O'Day's Playboy cover. The talk of the cover has been a big thing for a while, and it's finally here! The world famous cover is photographed by Markus Klinko[who did Beyonce's "Dangerously In Love" album cover]. Aubrey is giving me Mariah on this cover. I think the cover is just alright. I think it could of been a whole lot better but oh well. In My Own Words: The baddest bitch herself, Trina is set to return with a new untitled single said to feature Lady GaGa. Lady GaGa is currently ruling the airwaves with her #1 pop single, "Just Dance". The upcoming single is said to be produced by Jim Jonsin, who produced for Trina before. The new album, "Amazin'" will be in stores later this year. I'm really excited about a new Trina album. "Still da Baddest" was really hot so I hope she can follow up on that. Since I've always ...

Christina Milian returns to the music scene with her new album, "Dream In Color" due in stores this spring. Her first single, "Us Against The World" premiered online earlier this year. The video for the single will premiere this week! To the left you can check out the exclusive artwork for the single cover. As far as the upcoming album is concerned, look for production and collaborations from Danja, Kanye West, and Jim Jonsin. Judging by the single cover, it looks like something I've seen before. I like Christina Milian. I applaud her for continuing to do music despite her not being a blockbuster selling artist like her counterparts. In My Own Words: There have been quite a few whispers regarding Ciara and Beyonce having beef. Ciara recently appeared on a remix to Beyonce's "Diva". Many people are enquiring about a few choice lyrics Ciara sung. There has also been word that the two have been trading insults via songs. Who knows? Who really cares at...

Video: Chris Brown feat Keri Hilson - Superhuman From his repackaged edition of the "Forever" album. I really like this song. Music Biz: Britney Hits #1! Another week, another record-breaking jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Britney Spears makes a near-maximum 96-1 rise with "Womanizer," returning to the top of the list for the first time since her debut single "...Baby One More Time" hit No. 1 in January 1999. T.I. Still #1! Despite a 69% drop-off in sales, T.I. starts a second week at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 with "Paper Trail." The Grand Hustle/Atlantic set sold 177,000 copies in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan, after debuting last week with 568,000. Janet's Back.....Again! Janet Jackson is returning to her "Rock Witchu" tour and -- finally -- revealing the mystery illness that led her to cancel a string of concerts.Following two weeks of scrapped shows, Jackson was scheduled to resume her tour tonight (Oct. 15)...