“Best Thing I Never Had” is the 2nd single from Beyoncé’s upcoming album “4” available in stores and online on Tuesday, June 28th.
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New Music: Beyoncé – ‘1+1’
Beyoncé not only premiered her album tracklisting today, but she also debuts “1+1,” the opening track off 4. B lets her voice shine, singing, “Hey, I don’t know much about guns but I’ve, I’ve been shot by you/ And I don’t know when I’m gon’ die but I hope that I’m gon’ die by you.”
Beyoncé to Release Charity Single ‘God Bless the U.S.A.’
Beyoncé is proudly wearing her stars and stripes. With renewed patriotism sweeping across the country following the demise of Osama bin Laden, the singing sensation has recorded a studio version of “God Bless the U.S.A.”
The song will air on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight,” with proceeds benefitting 9/11 charities. “#Beyonce released a new song, a cover of ‘God Bless the USA’, last night on PiersTonight CNN . He wrote, “All proceeds from #Beyonce song will go to New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund.”
Bey first performed the Lee Greenwood cover in 2008 for Barack Obama’s campaign and it arrives the same day as the President’s visit to Ground Zero to honor those lost on 9/11. “#Beyonce first recorded ‘God Bless The USA’ in 2008 for Pres Obama campaign but never released it,” added the British host, while showering praise on her rendition. “I just listened to the #Beyonce song – and it’s stunning.”
The patriotic single will become available on iTunes shortly after. “Fans should be able to buy #Beyonce song as soon as Friday on iTunes and from her website beyonce.com.”
NEW MUSIC: BEYONCE – “GIRLS (WHO RUN THE WORLD)
Beyoncé’s back with a vengeance. Mrs. Carter reps for her ladies on the empowering female anthem “Girls (Who Run the World),” the first single from her highly-anticipated fourth album. Set to a marching beat which samples Major Lazer’s “Pon de Floor,” pop’s fearless leader wields her power over the opposite sex. “My persuasion can build a nation/ Endless power, without love we can devour/ You’ll do anything for me,” commands Bey.
New Music: Rihanna & Britney Spears – “S&M”
Guess it wasn’t a rumor after all! Rihanna and Britney Spears team up for the remix of “S&M.” The two pop queens debuted the song this morning. Take a listen…..
Lil Wayne Calls Porcelain Black the ‘Baddest Bitch in the Game’
Lil Wayne knows a bad chick when he sees one. The Young Money chief is convinced that Porcelain Black is the next big thing, praising the glam rocker while on set of her video for “This Is What Rock N Roll Look Like.”
“The baddest bitch in the game, you feel me?” said Weezy, who appears in both the video and on the single. “I said it, you dig? And I’m aight, too.”
The 25-year-old Detroit native, who is currently opening on the “I Am Music II” tour, explained that the single is for anyone who’s ever been bullied or treated like an outcast. “I think that was a really important song for us to be the first single because it’s a good message, but it’s badass as f**k at the same time and there’s lots of kids out there that got picked on growing up,” she said. “You gotta embrace who you are and never be ashamed of who you are. It’s important to be creative. It’s important to be different.”
Porcelain is currently working on her Universal Republic debut with producer RedOne. Go behind the scenes of her video below.
New Music: Jill Scott f/ Eve – ‘Shame’
Jill Scott keeps it funky on the Eve-assisted “Shame,” the lead single off her fourth album The Light of the Sun. The self-love anthem sees the Philly duo doing their thing over a horn-laced backing track as they sass about their queendom.
New Video: Nas & Damian Marley – ‘Land of Promise’
Nas and Damian Marley take it to the streets in the video for “Land of Promise” featuring Dennis Brown, the latest release from their joint album Distant Relatives. The rap and reggae stars invade Jamaica in the balmy clip, posting up in front of a graffiti portrait of Brown and mingling with the locals.
While the duo is currently touring in Europe, Nas is trying to etch time into his schedule to follow up with his next solo LP. “I got two [songs]. I’m just starting,” he revealed on BBC Radio 1Xtra. “It’s definitely a nice focus right now, the stuff I started on. I’m happy. I’m excited. I can’t wait.”
Mary J. Blige Announces Release Date For New Album Plus Her New Video f/ Diddy & Lil Wayne
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After being under the radar for over a year, Mary J. Blige is ready to return to the music scene. However, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is gearing up to challenge her Pop music counterparts not with cliche Dance beats but with the classic sounds of Mary J.
Expected to arrive in stores on September 20th, ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’ serves as the sequel to her iconic 1994 LP, ‘My Life’. The record will entail contributions from Johnta, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Danja, Stargate, Johnta Austin and others.
Check out the Colin Tilley-video for the project’s 1st single, ‘Someone To Love Me (Remix) (Ft. Diddy & Lil Wayne)’
New Song: Nicki Minaj – ‘Tragedy’ (Lil Kim Diss)
After a long silence, Nicki Minaj has roared back at arch rival Lil’ Kim.
In a newly released snippet, entitled ‘Tragedy’, the Young Money Mrs fires verbal shots at the Queen Bee – who, for several months, has taken aim (or retaliated, depending on one’s stance) at Minaj. The most notable of such instances being Kim’s much talked about Paypal chart-topper ‘Black Friday’.
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