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Its the latest video from Jill Scott from her recent album; "The Light Of The Sun" in stores and online now. I just read that Jill will take part in this year's VH1's "Divas Live" telecast along with Mary J. Blige and a host of others. As for Paul Wall I think this is his first big feature in awhile unless I've been hiding under a rock. I saw that he lost some weight.

Check out the new album cover and tracklisting for Jon B's new album, "Helpless Romantic" in stores October 28. The album is led by first single, "Oh So Sexy" feat Paul Wall. I recently let my sister hear "So Sexy" and she loves it. She told me that a radio DJ in Milwaukee, WI(I believe) was asking what happened to Jon B. Stupid fool! As a radio DJ you should have some type of knowledge about what's coming out. How could he not know? The song was shipped to Urban radio sure enough or it wouldn't have debuted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Tracks chart. Ok...I had to vent a little! Anyway most artists signed to indie labels have a lack of support. When you think about it though so does a lot of artists signed to major labels. A lot of labels just don't like to take the risk of spending tons of money to promote an artist when their album bombs. I think it is time the label starts putting renewed interest in their products. 1) Oh So Sexy...

I can be a very impatient person especially when it comes to new music. I hate when I really anticipate an album and its two months away. What really irks me is when the release date keeps getting pushed back. Nowadays it is certainly normal to expect at least one pushback with any album. Anyway I decided to compile a list of the Top 5 Albums I'm Waiting For. I actually made this list awhile back it has changed significantly. Prior to me posting this some of the albums I had listed has already come out. Check out my list and feel free to share your top 5. 5. Jon B - Hopeless Romantic A lot of people might wonder what happened to Jon B. If only they knew, he never went anywhere. After his 2001 album, "Pleasures U Like" failed to take off, Jon B. went indie. Taking the indie route may of been a factor for people thinking he dropped off the face of the earth. Anyway new single, "So Sexy" featuring Paul Wall is one of my favorite songs right now! Release Date: Octob...

Music News: Mariah Carey is said to have let go of famous manager Benny Medina. If you know of Medina he has aided the careers of Will Smith and Usher. It is said that Mariah was unhappy with Medina possibly reforming with JLO and her latest album, "E=MC2" only going platinum. "E=MC2" sucked badly and the choice of singles certainly didn't help things. Of course it was granted that this album was not going to be like "TEOM". I was thinking it would be somewhat close given the title and being that Mariah didn't rush release it like the label originally wanted. Pretty Ricky's new album, "80s Babies" has been pushed back to October 14. The album was originally scheduled to drop on September 23. The album is preceded by the singles, "Cuddle Up" featuring Butta Creme and "Knockin Da Boots"(a cover of the H-Town classic). If you ever notice most major label artists don't release an album behind a single if it underpe...