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Raheem DeVaughn turns up the heat in this video which takes on Lil' Wayne's "I'm Single". The track appears on Raheem's new mixtape, "Jacking For Beats" out now. Music Biz: Warren G Speaks On Nate Dogg's Recovery! Fellow 213 member Warren G explains Nate Dogg's condition and how he and others are trying to help him get back on his feet. Aside from friends and former collaborators confirming visits and offering their well-wishes, there haven’t been too many reports on how one-time Death Row mainstay Nate Dogg’s health is progressing. In April, Damizza told DubCNN that Nate was alert but not speaking. Now, in a recent interview with HipHollywood, Warren G says Nate is undergoing therapy, and confirms that his longtime collaborator did in fact suffer two strokes. “Everybody’s just gotta keep him in their prayers, because he had two strokes and that’s real dangerous,” Warren G said. “A lot of people don’t come back from that. Luther Vandross did ...

2010 is looking to be a very interesting year in music and I'm hoping it will be much like 2001; a year that music was at its peak. There are so many artists coming out and releasing albums in 2010. I have lots of reason to be excited but not too excited because I can be let down very easily. Raheem DeVaughn who we all know from his hit, 'Customer' is one of the many singers who will be releasing a new album next year. Read below for more info on his album as well as news on Donell Jones and Jay-Z. Set for release early 2010, DeVaughn's "Love & War" is led by the socially conscious cut "Bulletproof," followed by "A Wing and Prayer". Citing war and life for many this decade, DeVaughn says “Bulletproof” is more like these are the problems; this is what we facing…almost like it’s a warning. Then “A Wing and a Prayer” is like okay, we know these are the problems, but I still believe in the power of prayer." While DeVaughn is capturing ...

Audio: Marques Houston feat Fabolous - Do For U Newly leaked track! Marques was supposed to release his "Mr Houston" album last year but it never came out. I figure since first single, "Sunset" didn't take off he reworked his album a bit. Marques is one of my favorite male vocalists so I will look forward to his new album when it comes out. Audio: Raheem DeVaughn feat Ludacris - Bulletproof Newly leaked track! Ludacris is always a featured guest rapper on most songs especially nowadays. Ludacris' guest verse on this song inspired today's poll. Who is your favorite featured guest rapper? Audio: Usher - To The Moon Newly leaked track! This song is just alright. New Usher songs are leaking by the dozens. Usher is currently in the studio working on a new album with Pharrell and Adam Levine of Maroon 5. Had "Here I Stand" been a success we wouldn't be getting a new album so soon. Music Biz: Plies Talks New Single! "Everybody is calling it a...