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It's been a long time in the making but Big Boi's debut solo album is finally being released this summer. One listen to his first single; "Shutterbug"; you will definitely be grooving like I was and possibly interested in this album. Read below for more information on the upcoming album as well as stories on Nas' and Damien Marley's canceled tour dates and Janet Jackson's newest biopic! After a number of delays, the first solo album from Outkast member Big Boi, “Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son of Chico Dusty,” will finally see the light of day on July 6, reports Billboard.com. The Def Jam album features first single, “Shutterbug”, as well as 14 other tracks, including the bassy, piano-based “Turns Me On,” featuring Sleepy Brown; “Tangerine,” featuring T.I. with tambourines and guitars; and the Lil Jon-produced “Hustle Blood,” which features Jamie Foxx, reports Billboard. Big Boi said that particular track is “for the ladies.” Ten days after the relea...

And while the buzz for her video to first single; "Window Seat" is at an all time high; Erykah Badu is moving forward her second single; "Turn Me Away(Get Munny)". The song takes from the same beat that brought us Junior Mafia's "Get Money". Make sure you check that out and request it on your favorite radio station. Oh and the song will be added to radio on April 6. Fabolous is currently pushing his mixtape; "There Is No Competition: The Funeral Service 2" and and you can click here to check out the viral teaser video for the song; "I'm Raw". If you haven't heard Nas and Damien Marley are doing a joint album; "Distant Relatives" which will be out very soon. You can click here to watch a video of the duo discussing their new album! ---------------- Now playing: ashanti - Ashanti - Over via FoxyTunes

Nas and Damien Marley sit and discuss their collaborative album; "Distant Relatives" which the duo have been working on for awhile now. I'm not sure on the release date of the album just yet but expect it very soon. Music Biz: Rah Digga Speaks On Female Rap! "I think she's just one facet of it," Digga said about Nicki taking hip-hop to the next level. "It's unfortunate that with the females, it only gets to be one at a time. This year, it's Nicki Minaj. At one point it was Remy [Ma]. At one point, it was [Lil] Kim. To me, everybody just takes turns. I don't look at one person and say this is it for hip-hop. I think everybody brings all kind of different things to hip-hop. As soon as I come, everybody's like 'this is the real hip-hop!' Whoever is poppin' is where it's poppin'. [Laughs] I think it's important for females to do as much together as we can. We always say we wanna do stuff. And we might do some...

And don't be misled by the title. You can't hear the audio here but you can find the audio on YouTube. I mean I really didn't think we'd hear a lick of music from Nivea again except for her past hits. Having children by both The-Dream and Lil' Wayne; I'm sure Nivea doesn't have to work at all if she chose not to. I am glad though that her love for music has brought her back to the game. Nivea just leaked a buzz single called, 'Love Hurts' and its from her upcoming album; 'Purple Heart'. I don't have any more info on the album nor its release date. I just say come here everyday and one day you'll have your news! In other Nivea news she did a remake of Timbaland and Drake's 'Say Somethin' along with rapper Rasheeda. There is a video floating around of it but everytime I try to get it; the video is taken off the perspective websites. Another artist to look forward to with new music is Kanye West. 2009 wasn't the best year...

A Nas and Damien Marley album has been talked about and in the works for quite awhile. Well it looks like the guys are one step closer to releasing their duo album. While I don't have a realize date for you all right now, I have a video for you all behind the scenes. After the video you can check out the track listing too. NAS & DAMIAN "JR GONG" MARLEY DISTANT RELATIVES preview from nabil elderkin on Vimeo . 01 Intro (Something New) (prod. Damian Marley) 02 As We Enter (prod. Damian Marley) 03 Revolutionary (prod. Damian Marley) 04 Count Your Blessings (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley) 05 Belief is Key (prod. Damian Marley) 06 Africa Must Wake Up f. K’naan (prod. Nas, Damian & Stephen Marley) 07 Black Horizon f. K’naan (prod. Damian Marley) 08 Only the Strong (prod. Damian & Stephen Marley) 09 Our Generation f. Joss Stone & Stevie Wonder (prod. Damian Marley) 10 Empowerment (prod. Stephen Marley) 11 AID (prod. K’naan & Nas) 12 Let’s End It (Poverty...

I'm on a roll this morning as the music news continues to pour in. Nas talks new album, Beyonce sweats it out, Jay-Z tributes Michael Jackson, and Forbes releases their list of the top selling rappers of 2009. Read on about it all below! Nas Talks New Album! In the midst of working on material for his "Distant Relatives" project with Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley, rapper Nas says he's already thinking about the follow up to his 2008 album "Untitled" (formerly known as 'Ni**er'). While "Untitled" was rooted in the Don Imus-sparked controversy over the racial epithet at the time, his new material will come in the wake of divorce proceedings filed by his wife, Kelis. "It's funny; drama is something that definitely kicks a fire underneath artists," Nas says. "But I try not to make that my focus. I'm trying to have peace and love. Beyonce Sweats It Out! The New York Daily News is quoting an "insider" ...

In My Own Words: Ciara's oft-delayed, "Fantasy Ride" album has a new release date of April 7. The album is led by the new single, "Never Ever" featuring Young Jeezy. Let's hope this release date sticks! Trina's newest studio album, "Amazing" isn't due in stores til later this year but Trina is hitting us with another album. Along with label mate Qwote(who appears on "Phone Sexx" with Trina on her "Still Da Baddest" album and also appears here), Trina sets out to make a 'best of both worlds' esque album complete with duets, unreleased tracks, and remixes. The album will be released on February 24. You can basically chop this album up as a precursor to "Amazing". Below you can check out the track listing. 1. Shawty It's Your Booty 2. Formula 3. One More Time 4. Diva 5. Don't Wanna Fight 6. Phone Sexx 7. Down on You 8. Bad Diva 9. I Got A Thang For You Remix 10. Don't Go 11. Best of Both Worlds...

In My Own Words: If you recall I ran a poll nearly a week ago asking readers, "What is your favorite Keyshia Cole hit?". Coming in with 23.8% percent, "I Remember" topped the list as favorite Keyshia Cole hit. "Love" followed with 19% and a two way tie with "Heaven Sent" and "I Should've Cheated" with 14% of the votes. I will have the results to the current poll once it closes. Remember you can vote an unlimited amount of times and unlimited amount of choices. Audio: Trey Songz - Don't Wanna Come Down Newly leaked track! Trey definitely keeps his name out there. Can't be mad at him for that! Audio: Trey Songz - Takes Time To Love Newly leaked track! Music Biz: Nas Goes To Work On New Album! Nas told Billboard last week he was cooking up a few surprises, and now we know one of them: an as-yet-untitled collaboration with reggae star Damian Marley. The pair has been recording quietly in Los Angeles for the last several weeks. ...

Audio: Bobby Valentino - Things I'm Gonna Do Newly leaked track! Previously unreleased! Audio: Jim Jones - Drug Dealer Jim Jones takes on Beyonce's "Diva" and adds his own twist! Audio: The Game feat Wyclef Jean & Damien Marley - Enemy Newly leaked track! I'm assuming this is a mixtape track. The Game is notorious for numerous mixtapes anyway. This is just one of many songs you will probably be hearing from him. So much for retiring huh? Music Biz: D'Angelo Collabs With Prince! D'Angelo is expected to collaborate with Prince on his long-awaited first new album since 2000, reportedly titled "James River" and due this summer from J Records.