Saturday, 11 July 2009

Video Premiere: Lily Allen - "22"...

"22" is the fourth worldwide single from British pop singer Lily Allen's second album, "It's Not Me, It's You", and is released on August 24th. Here's the brand new video to the track...

Behind The Scenes: Pitbull - "Hotel Room Service" Video Shoot...

Here's a sneak peek of what's to come from sexy Cuban rapper Pitbull's video for his latest effort, "Hotel Room Service", released as the third single from his upcoming fourth studio album, "Rebelution". The video was shot in Miami and is directed by Davis Rosseau. Check it out via YouTube below...

Performance: Maxwell - "Pretty Wings" On "The Early Show"...

Neo-Soul singer Maxwell performed "Pretty Wings", the lead single from his new album "BLACKsummer'snight" (which is on par to sell around 325, 000 copies in it's first week) on "The Early Show" yesterday morning. Check it out via YouTube below...

News: Madame Tussauds Unveils Latest Michael Jackson Wax Figure...

No new music updates for a good few hours, maybe even 'til tomorrow since I've exceeded my limit, so I'll get to work on some video news posts instead (even though I can't actually watch them myself, lol). Madame Tussauds in London unveiled its newest wax figure of Michael Jackson, which was meant to mark his return to the stage with gigs at London’s O2 Arena this month. Watch a report from ITN, with footage of the King of Pop’s likeness, via YouTube below...

New Music: ♫"Maybachs & Diamonds"...

*Artist: Rick Ross Feat. Ryan Leslie
*Title: Maybachs & Diamonds
*Producer: Ryan Leslie
*Genre: R'n'B
*Rating 3/5
(Rough Version)

New Music: ♫"She Wolf"...

*Artist: Shakira
*Title: She Wolf (English Version)
*Genre: Pop
*Rating: 4/5

New Music: ♫"Get It"...

*Artist: Mase Feat. Cam'ron & Da Kid Rossy
*Title: Get It
*Genre: Rap
*Rating: 3/5

New Music: ♫"Betrayed"...

*Artist: Lil' Boosie
*Title: Betrayed
*Genre: Rap
*Rating: 3/5
(Tape Masters Inc-Tagged)

Living The Life: In The Studio With Monica...

Here's another one of those Jermaine Dupri "Living The Life" thingies. R'n'B singer Monica - who's worked with JD on every album since "The First Night" from her second cd, "The Boy Is Mine" - was in the studio with JD, B-Cox and her son Rocko yesterday picking out a new single from her new album (which I think is a Missy Elliott-assisted track) and talking about random stuff. Check it out via YouTube below...

The Video Vault: Goapele - "Closer" (2002)...

Alternative singer Goapele (who celebrates her 32nd Birthday today) is back for 2009 with her third studio album, "Milk & Honey" later this year. "Closer" was her debut single in 2002, from the album of the same title, which only managed to shift around 5,000 copies that year -talk about under-rated. Well anyway here's the vid to the track as today's Video Vault...

New Music: ♫"Milk & Honey"...

CRACK MUSIC ALERT!!!
*Artist: Goapele
*Title: Milk & Honey
*Producer: Bedrock
*Genre: R'n'B
*Rating: 5/5
(Official lead single from Goapele's upcoming 3rd studio album, "Milk & Honey")

New Music: ♫"The Way You Look Tonight"...

*Artist: Maroon 5
*Title: The Way You Look Tonight
*Genre: Swing/Jazz
*Rating: 4/5

New Music: ♫"Call Of The Wild"...

*Artist: Pitbull
*Title: Call Of The Wild
*Producer: Jim Jonsin
Genre: Pop
*Rating: 4/5

New Music: ♫"Clear"...

*Artist: Kardinal Offishall
*Title: Clear
*Producer: Supa Dups
*Genre: Pop
*Rating: 3.5/5

New Music: ♫"Somebody Else"...

*Artist: Ne-Yo
*Title: Somebody Else
*Producer: Stargate
*Genre: Smooth R'n'B
*Rating: 4/5

Friday, 10 July 2009

New Music: ♫"Disappear"...

*Artist: Claude Kelly
*Title: Disappear
*Genre: R'n'B
*Rating: 3.5/5

New Music: ♫"Press It Up"...

*Artist: Sean Paul
*Title: Press It Up
*Genre: Dancehall/Pop
*Rating: 3.5/5

New Music: ♫"Smile & Wave"...

*Artist: Chris Brown & RichGirl
*Title: Smile & Wave
*Genre: R'n'B
*Rating: 3.5/5

New Music: ♫"Sabotage"...

*Artist: Kristinia Debarge
*Title: Sabotage
*Genre: Pop
*Rating: 3.5/5

Performance: JLS - "Beat Again" On "GMTV"...

X-Factor runner-ups Aston, JB, Marvin and Oritse - aka JLS - performed their debut single, "Beat Again" on GMTV this morning. The song - which took a while to grow on me but is half-way there like when the hair dresser chops off to much and finally starts to grow back to your relief - is released in the UK next week. Watch the performance via YouTube below...

...Hmm. Anyway - where is this supposed winner Alexandria Burke???

Interview & Performances: LeToya Luckett Talks About Michael Jackson @ "98.5FM" & "BWX" Performances...

Topic of discussion on "98.5 The Beat, San Antonio" was Michael Jackson, and R'n'B singer LeToya was there on Wednesday to give her opinion on the legend. Toya also gave her ALL during her "BWX" Baltimore gig during the week. Check out the interview, and her "Regret", "Not Anymore" and "Torn" performances via YouTube below...



News: "The Friday Hip Hop Report"...

The best weekly online hip hop show reporting all the developments from news and new releases to album sales and charts. Hosted by Wahidah Fowler, this weeks show features a report on the Michael Jackson memorial, album's, songs and video's of the week, sales and predictions and more. Check it out via YouTube below...

New Music: ♫"Everything, Everyday, Everywhere"...

*Artist: Fabolous Feat. Keri Hilson
*Title: Everything, Everyday, Everywhere
*Producer: Ryan Leslie
*Genre: Rap/R'n'B
*Rating: 4/5

New Music: ♫"Hit Tha Button"...

Artist: Petey Pablo Feat. Timbaland
Title: Hit Tha Button
Producer: Timbaland
Genre: Rap
Rating: 3.5/5

New Music: ♫"What Eva Mi Like"...

*Artist: Beenie Man
*Title: What Eva Mi Like
*Genre: Dancehall
*Rating 3.5/5