Eve is back and this me she is making sure that the masses will pay attention and take notice this time around. After a decade-long hiatus, the Philly rapper returns for 2013 with the video for “She Bad Bad,” the first single off her fourth album Lip Lock. Look for her official comeback this April on her own label, Blondie Rockwell Inc.
Rihanna shines bright in her brand new video for “Diamonds.” The Bajan superstar looks gorgeous as she braves fire and water in the epic visuals, which were shot last month in downtown Los Angeles.
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J. Cole took to his website Dreamvillain to reveal the title and release date of his sophomore album. The follow-up to his 2011 debut Cole World: The Sideline Story will arrive on January 28, 2013.
Is Miguel cooking up a collaboration with Beyoncé? The “Adorn” singer was reportedly in the studio with the pop superstar over the weekend. He teased fans by posting a photo of himself and a makeup-less B, who rocked a ponytail and low-cut black top as she posed alongside her fellow Virgo.
“…woah. creating for Virgo’s all weekend,” tweeted Miguel before deleting all evidence.
Fans of both artists were excited about a potential collaboration. “Whoa!! Epic!!” wrote one of Miguel’s Instagram followers, while another chimed in, “Please do a song together so I can die happy!”
In addition to his own albums, Miguel has written for Usher and collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and Nas.
Beyoncé has been logging studio time to record the follow-up to her 2011 album 4. As next year’s Super Bowl halftime show headliner, don’t be surprised if she has new music to debut by then.
Solange stays TRUE to herself on her upcoming EP. Due November 27 via Terrible Records, the digital release will feature 7 tracks including the single “Losing You,” while a physical version will arrive in January. She has revealed the red cover art, with the title faintly visible in the background.
The follow-up to her 2008 album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams is a mélange of kicky dance tracks co-written and produced by Devonté Hynes (Blood Orange). “There was an instant, musical chemistry,” says Solange of her collaborator.
TRUE Tracklisting
1. “Losing You”
2. “Some Things Never Seem to Fucking Work”
3. “Locked in Closets”
4. “Lovers in the Parking Lot”
5. “Don’t Let Me Down”
6. “Look Good With Trouble”
7. “Bad Girls (Verdine Version)”
Brandy falls in love with 2 Chainz and Tyga on the official remix to her single “Put It Down,” produced by Sean Garrett. Deuce kicks off the bass-heavy banger, name-checking Brandy’s TV character Moesha, while T-Raw does it with the lights off. Re-up with the remix.
Solange is back! After parting ways with Interscope Records following the release of SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams in 2008, the singer returns with her new single “Losing You.” Penned by Solange and Dev Hynes and produced by Blood Orange, the funky record will be released digitally on October 2 via Terrible Records. It will also include the B-side track “Sleep in the Park.” Preview 40 seconds of the song in the video below.
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Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj talk ish on their remix to Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music’s “Mercy,” one of the cuts off Weezy’s mixtape Dedication 4.
The G.O.O.D. Music album Cruel Summer has been shrouded in secrecy, but with 18 days to go until its release, HMV Japan has posted what appears to be the tracklisting. The 12 cuts include G.O.O.D. Music’s own Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, Common, Kid Cudi, D’Banj, John Legend, CyHi Da Prynce, and Teyana Taylor. The hip-hop collective also reached outside the camp, calling upon Ma$e, R. Kelly, Marsha Ambrosius, The-Dream, and Jadakiss. While no one in the crew has officially confirmed the tracklisting, it’s certainly worth a look.
Cruel Summer Tracklisting
1. “To the World” – Kanye West, R. Kelly
2. “Clique” – Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean
3. “Mercy” – Kanye West, Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz
4. “New God Flow” – Kanye West, Pusha T, Ghostface Killah
5. “The Morning” – Raekwon, Pusha T, Common, 2 Chainz, CyHi Da Prynce, Kid Cudi, D’Banj
6. “Cold” – DJ Khaled, Kanye West
7. “Higher” – The-Dream, Pusha T, Ma$e
8. “Sin City” – John Legend, Travi$ Scott, Teyana Taylor, CyHi Da Prynce, Malik Yusef
9. “The One” – Kanye West, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Marsha Ambrosius
10. “Creepers” – Kid Cudi
11. “Bliss” – John Legend, Teyana Taylor
12. “Don’t Like” – Kanye West, Chief Keef, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jadakiss
Ludacris kicks off his annual Luda Day Weekend with the release of his new single “Representing.” The Atlanta rapper sets off sparks with Kelly Rowland on the sexy duet off his upcoming album Ludaversal, due this fall. Luda gives Kelly some motivation and in return she puts on a show for her man. Listen to the radio rip, which premiered on V-103.
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