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.
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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.”
Nicki Minaj Goes Glam for Elle Magazine
Nicki Minaj strikes a bold pose, wearing a Mark Fast knit minidress and Maison Martin Margiela bodysuit, in a black-and-white photo for Elle’s Music Issue, on newsstands April 12. In the interview, hip-hop’s Queen speaks about competing with her male peers.
“I always wanted to play with the boys,” she tells the magazine. “I didn’t want to be a pawn in their game or have a sidekick role. I wanted to be more of a lead character—a superhero.”
New Video: Kelly Rowland f/ Lil Wayne – ‘Motivation’
Kelly Rowland makes us sweat with the Sarah Chatfield-directed video for “Motivation,” the lead single from her third album, due later this summer. The Destiny’s Child diva sizzles as she seduces her male co-stars, dancing to choreographer Frank Gatson’s slick moves in a dark, underground warehouse where sex oozes from every corner. Lil Wayne drops by to spit his verse, but it’s Kelly who steals this show.
“‘Motivation’ makes me feel extremely, über-duber sexy,” the R&B chanteuse told MTV News. “It has that personality and characteristic to it that I don’t think anybody can deny. That’s why when Wayne dropped that insane verse on there … I was like, ‘You really brought that up even more.’ He went into the studio and just did it. I don’t think it takes much for Wayne to think. He just does it. He’s so admirable.”
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)’
First Look at Jennifer Lopez’s ‘I’m Into You’ Video
The “American Idol” judge is set to release her album on May 3 featuring contributions from Lady Gaga (“Hypnotico” and “Invading My Mind”), RedOne, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, The-Dream, Danja, D-Mile, and Radio. She will perform on “Idol” during her release week on May 5.
Video: Fantasia Performs ‘Collard Greens and Cornbread’ on ‘Idol’
“American Idol” winner Fantasia returned to her alma mater to serve up her doo-wop-inspired single “Collard Greens and Cornbread” on Thursday’s show. “Is it all right if we take it back old school, ‘Idol’?” asked the soulful songstress, shimmering in a floor-length red gown.
Beyoncé Bigs it up in NYC, Possible Release Date + Tour Info?
A release date is a few months off but we hear Beyoncé’s new album is sure to be another worldwide hit. Sony Music Australia boss Denis Handlin flew to New York for meetings with executives last week, and was treated to an audience with the bootylicious lady herself. The former Destiny’s Child singer rocked up in person to play international Sony executives songs from her new and fourth solo studio album, due for release late June. Before playing the music, Beyoncé said: “I just love making music and sharing it with my fans.” As a solo artist, Beyoncé has sold more than 11 million albums, and millions more with Destiny’s Child. “She is one of the most successful popstars of her generation. It was just amazing,” Handlin told Insider of the new music. “She came in and played us six tracks from the album. She wants to do a big tour off the back of this record, which will include Australia. These songs, the best description I can give is groundbreaking; she’s gone to another level.”
Nicki Minaj in Talks to Tour with Britney Spears
Nicki Minaj may be heading out on the road with Britney Spears. The Young Money diva is said to be in negotiations to open for the pop queen’s summer tour.
TMZ reports that Spears has eyed Minaj as her opening act for the upcoming North American trek. Lawyers for the two stars are in “serious talks.”
Sources say that things are looking very good and that they should reach an agreement in the next day or so. The raptress would replace Enrique Iglesias, who pulled out of Spears’ tour at the last minute.
Nicki is currently traveling the country with Lil Wayne on his “I Am Music II” tour, which wraps April 28. Britney’s tour is scheduled to begin on June 17.
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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