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I believe I posted an article or even typed up a story regarding Usher's upcoming album, 'Raymond vs. Raymond' leaking out. Well anyway it turns out that the leak is premature and all the songs are just a bunch of leaks from the last year or so. I'm sure some of those songs though were intended for the album and we may hear them again revised or they made fade into internet obscurity. Read below for more on the Usher leak as well as stories on Mariah Carey, Kid Sister, and Nicki Minaj. Usher's new album has reportedly leaked onto the internet two months before its release. According to Contactmusic, Raymond vs. Raymond was due for release in Europe in February and in the US in March. However, the entire record surfaced online last week. Usher announced in November that the album, which was originally due for release in December, would be delayed until 2010. A spokesperson said then: "We believe that the album is so strong that we want to give it the opportunity...

The name Kid Sister may not resonate with many. She is a female rapper from Chicago. She got nominated for a BET award last year for her song, "Pro Nails" featuring Kanye West. Kid Sister's style is more old school than new school recalling the days of Monie Love. Check out the video for her new single, "Right Hand Hi" from her upcoming Universal Republic debut album!

Video: Aubrey O'Day Interview Former Danity Kane member talks exclusively about life after Diddy and more. You gotta give it to Aubrey. She really keeps herself busy and out there. I know she caught a lot of shade for it while she was in DK. I understand now why she was branching out so she could see some money since DK probably wasn't seeing much as a group. Video: Angie Martinez Show Promo Spot BET will premier "The Angie Martinez Show" on November 24 11: 30 PM ET/PT. I didn't see this coming. I like Angie Martinez so I might give the show a watch! Audio: Kid Sister - Get Fresh New song from the Chicago rapstress. Her new album, "Dream Date" is due in stores November 25(not sure if the release date has been changed or not). I will have to check it out! Where's the promo? This song is pretty cool. Kid Sister really reminds me of 80s rapstresses like Monie Love. Her style is very witty and playful and recalls the days of Hip-Hop when it was fun and n...

Following in the footsteps of D'Angelo, Christina Aguilera and Amerie, Jaheim is releasing a greatest hits-esque project just in time for the holidays; November 25. "Classic Jaheim Vol 1" sums up some of Jaheim's biggest hits from the last few years. One album I'm really looking forward to is the debut from Chicago native, Kid Sister. I did an artist profile on her awhile back and I can't wait to hear her album. Her new single, "Family Reunion" feat David Banner was recently released and she was nominated for a BET award for her collaboration with Kanye West for "Pro Nails". In stores November 25! Check out the tracklisting below! 1. Fashion Friction (Intro) 2. Life On TV 3. Let Me Bang 2008 4. Family Reunion (feat. David Banner) 5. Don't Stop Movin' 6. Beeper 7. Get Fresh 8. Pro Nails (feat. Kanye West) 9. Down Ass Jawn 10. Dream Date Skit 11. First Ladies (feat. Estelle) 12. Control 13. Switch Board (feat. DJ Gant-Man) 14. You Ain...

Video: Pro Nails feat Kanye West Chicago stand up! It's about to go down....all the way down! Kicking and punching her way onto the scene is fierce MC Kid Sister. Sister burst onto the scene with her hit, "Pro Nails" featuring another Chicagoan Kanye West. The song earned the rapper critical acclaim and a BET nomination for "Best Female Rapper". Sister's debut album, "Dream Date" featuring work from Pharrell Williams will be released November 4. Sister's delivery recalls old school female rappers such as Neneh Cherry and Monie Love. Her unique sense of style is something that has been missing from rap namely female rap. This is why the spotlight is on Kid Sister! Audio: Family Reunion feat David Banner Click here to check out Kid Sister at MySpace