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Someone said this looks like a low budget version of Trey Songz; "Bottoms Up" featuring Nicki Minaj and sad to say it does. The song comes from Sammie's mixtape; "It's Just A Mixtape".

Sammie is back with a new song and video. The video is presented through the wonderful folks at Worldstarhiphop.com. I'm not sure if Sammie has an album or mixtape in the works but its safe to assume that he does. When I find out more info about his upcoming projects; I will let you all know. I see Sammie is going through that phase that most teenage stars go through. They feel a need to become overtly sexual showing folks that their grown up. We've seen it many times over the years and Sammie is just the latest in a long line. Music Biz: Swizz Beats To Become A Professor! Swizz Beatz is getting a late start to the school year. He was recently named NYU's first producer-in-residence at the Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music at the Tisch School of the Arts. The star producer will provide students with one-on-one sessions, group lectures and mentoring. 
For any student hoping to break into the business, this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Just thi...

---------------- Now playing: Ashanti - Girlfriend (Produced By LT Hutton) via FoxyTunes Soulja Boi has two hit singles in the top 10 of the R&B/Hip-Hop charts with "Kiss Me Thru The Phone" featuring Sammie and "Turn My Swag On". Once dubbed an one hit wonder, Soulja Boi has overcome all that talk(for now). With a bit of resurgence and interest in himself and career, Soulja Boi takes time to brag and does some rumor control.

Hello all! I want to thank everyone for checking out my blog and their continued support. It really means a lot. It takes a lot to run this blog. Sometimes there can be such an overwhelming amount of music news. I try and make sure I bring the latest in R&B/Hip-Hop music news, audio, gossip, commentary, etc. I hope you enjoy the blog. Please leave comments and let me know what you think at anytime. Tonight I posted some new songs and I will be honest. They are not the greatest by any means(in my opinion). Maybe you all will find them a better listen than me. Then again I can be a rather hard critic on music. You are hereby authorized to check out these new songs. Enjoy! He recently deaded his beef with T.I. I thought he deaded it awhile back. Anyway Shawty Lo returns to the music scene this time with the newest go to hook girl herself; Mya. Check it out below! Audio: Shawty Lo feat Mya - About My B.I. I thought this was Gucci Mane at first with all the 'yeaaas' and what not...

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...

Audio: Sammie - Sorry Is Not Enough New track! New Sammie album at the top of next year. Video: Obsessed Trailer Check out this exclusive trailer for the new movie starring Beyonce. Music Biz: LeToya Luckett Returns! LeToya Luckett is in the studio finishing her sophomore album, Lady Love, scheduled for release on March 24 (EMI Music), Rap-Up.com has learned.The former Destiny’s Child member is working with Missy Elliott, Chris Brown, and Ne-Yo on the follow-up to 2006’s LeToya. The potential first single was written by Ne-Yo.The “Torn” singer’s debut album opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in August 2006, selling 165,000 copies in its first week. Lil' Wayne Caught Up! Lawyers for rapper Lil Wayne are seeking more time to turn over documents for a lawsuit that accuses the artist of copyright infringement.A federal lawsuit filed in May claims Lil Wayne didn't have permission to sample Karma Ann Swanepoel's song "Once" in one of his own songs, "I Feel Like D...

Audio: India.Arie feat Musiq - Chocolate High New single from UniversalRepublic recording artist. Features Musiq! From her new album, "Testimony: Vol 2, Love & Politics" in stores this February. I remember when India.Arie was all the rage when she first debuted. It seems like the machine behind her in the beginning has cooled down significantly. She is still around though and that's all that counts. Audio: Keri Hilson - Promise In The Dark Newly leaked track from singer/songwriter. This might be possibly included on her serially delayed album, "In A Perfect World". I think Keri's label should of just released her album behind, "Energy". It was a moderately successful single. I was expecting more from Keri musically since she had Timbaland and Polow Da Don on board. I think she needs some harder tracks. Audio: Soulja Boy feat Sammie - Kiss Me Thru The Phone 2nd single from his upcoming album, "iSouljaBoyTellEm" in stores December 16, 2...

Check out the debut album cover for actor turned musician Terrance Howard. The album will be in stores on September 2. Audio: Yung Berg feat Amerie - Get Your Number Check out this newly leaked track from Yung Berg's "Look What You Made Me" album in stores August 12. Audio: Sammie - One Way Street This is the first single from Sammie's upcoming album due very soon. Check it out! Music News: Another one bites the dust. Cassie's upcoming album has been pushed back to 2009. Everything was set to roll with the release of her "Official Girl" single featuring Lil' Wayne. Apparently Lil' Wayne couldn't save Cassie so its back to the drawing board. Despite the pushback Cassie's "Official Girl" video will premiere August 22 on "FNMTV".

Audio: Ludacris feat Chris Brown & Sean Garrett - What Girls Like With his new album, "Theater Of The Mind" on the horizon, Ludacris hits us with this Rodney Jerkins produced single. Joining in on the phone is the ever-popular Chris Brown and hit songwriter Sean Garrett! Enjoy! Music News: T-Pain will release his new album, 'Thr33 Ringz" due this fall. The album is led by first single, "Can't Believe It" featuring Lil' Wayne. The album houses collaborations from DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, and Ludacris. If you are tired of T-Pain, join the club. Unfortunately he won't be going anywhere soon. Remember Sammie? He brought us such hits as "I Like It" and "Come With Me". Now the former teen sensation will release, "One Way Street". It is the lead single for his upcoming untitled album due in the near future. Click here to find out the latest news on Snoop Dogg!