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Drake is riding high with multiple hit singles and what not but with that comes a whole lot of problems, obviously. Find out why Drake is upset with his new label distribution deal. Teairra Mari reveals a hidden beef with two singers and Amerie bites the dust again! Read below for more on these stories! Drake Faces Label Troubles! Despite signing his record deal directly through his management, new reports allege that newcomer Drake may be forced against his will to accept distribution for his debut album through Universal Motown. Reps at Motown are requesting all Drake Billboard chart entries be credited to Motown and not Republic moving forward -- a change that will be reflected in this week's charts. A source close to Drake says the rapper is signed to Republic, but that Motown will distribute the album, alleging that Motown -- specifically label president Sylvia Rhone -- wants to take "credit for anything involving Drake." The news isn't expected to be taken well ...

Hello all! I'm not sure how many of you remember my "Six Degrees Of..." posts I used to do. I was doing a few of them for a time. I realized I hadn't done one in awhile so I decided to do one tonight. I thought it would be cool too also to give a slight break from the multiple audio posts. Tonight's(or this mornings) featured artist is Ashanti. You either love or hate her. She's known for her multiple hit singles and cool personality. Below are listed six names of people who are often associated with the famed singer. Check it out! Beyonce She is considered Ashanti's rival. The comparisons started when Ashanti and Beyonce released their perspective albums a week apart. To this day Ashanti denies any beef with Beyonce. Interviewers never bother to ask Beyonce about Ashanti probably because they feel it is pointless to ask. If you ever see the two in pictures together they are never side by side. Funny heh? Irv Gotti He is the mastermind behind Ashanti's...

I came across this video while viewing one of the many message boards I frequently visit. I have a lot of memories regarding this song. One of those memories include my sister and cousin always blasting this song. The song, released in 1995 was Adina's one and only(Pop)hit peaking at #2 on the R&B charts as well. Adina's second album, "Welcome To Fantasy Island" was never released in the US. Adina's label at the time Elektra developed a reputation over the years for shelving albums. Most notably the CEO at the time Sylvia Rhone later became head of Motown Records. She most recently shelved Mya's "Liberation" album.