[News] Keyshia Cole's New Album Coming Later This Year

Earlier this year, Keyshia Cole's manager/cousin Manny confirmed that the singer was indeed pregnant (a fact that was made clear after the singer was photoed sporting a very prominent baby bump) and also mentioned that she would have new music dropping before the year's end.

I don't know about anyone else, but I took that bit of info in stride only because I've heard that an album was coming from an artist only for it to be pushed back.

But Manny revealing that Keyshia will be releasing an album this year has turned out to be true with confirmation via Rap-Up.com who spoke with the producer of the track that is said to have potential of being a lead single off of Keyshia's new album.

[NEWS] Lady Gaga's New Album Set For Release Early 2011

When Lady Gaga said that she would much rather die on stage than at home on vacation, some people probably took her words for granted. Staying true to the workaholic oath, Lady Gaga has revealed to Rolling Stone Magazine that her newest album is currently completed and that it should be hitting stores and online early next year.

Gaga revealed that the album is going to be more serious than her previous LP's including her hit debut The Fame and that she is contemplating tattooing the album's name on herself.

But about the music, in her words...

"The message of the new music is now more bitter than it was before. Because the sweeter the cake, the more bitter the jelly can be." {Source}

More serious than the last?! Can you imagine what the videos are going to be like for those songs? *grabs rosary beads, then places them back down after getting a flash back of the scene from "Alejandro"*

More Gaga anyone?

Chris Brown to release 'Graffiti' on Dec 15

Chris Brown a.k.a. the Twitter Romeo has announced his album's release date. Chris took to his twitter to let his fans know that they can expect to get his Graffiti album just before Christmas as it will be released on December 15th.

I know the world is supposed to hate this kid but I'm personally happy that he and Rihanna are moving on with their CAREERS and releasing ALBUMS; more so for Rihanna who hasn't released an album in over 2 years.

Lil Wayne and Swizz Beatz will appear on Chris's first single titled "I Can Transform Ya" and from what I understand, Ryan Leslie produced a few tracks on the album as well.

Can't wait to hear the material, maybe he'll open up about what happened that night in one of his songs since he's been so tight-lipped about it in interviews - understandably of course.

Tupac, Snoop Dogg, & Dr. Dre Featured on Unreleased Box Set

Tupac, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are featured on one of the biggest unreleased box sets that is scheduled to be released on November 24, 2009.

Today, Death Row confirmed the release of the Ultimate Death Row Collection in preparation for the holiday season. 50 Cent and Alicia Keys are also scheduled to appear on the album.

The 3 disc set features 60 tracks from Death Row artists packaged with a DVD of their most popular music videos, unreleased footage, and a limited edition Death Row T-Shirt. The set also includes 20 unreleased tracks from artists like Snoop Dogg, The Lady of Rage, Danny Boy, and Kurupt to name a few.

Tracklisting:

DISCS 01

1. California Love - 2pac/Dr. Dre
2. Nuthin But A G Thang - Dr. Dre
3. Gin and Juice - Snoop Doggy Dogg
4. How Do You Want It - 2pac
5. Dre Day - Dr. Dre
6. Who Am I - Snoop Doggy Dogg
7. Regulate - Warren G
8. I Ain't Mad At Cha - 2pac
9. Let Me Ride - Dr. Dre
10. Doggy Dogg World - Snoop Doggy Dogg
11. 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted - 2pac / Snoop Doggy Dogg
12. To Live and Die In LA - Makaveli
13. Murder Was The Case - Snoop Doggy Dogg
14. New York, New York - Tha Dogg Pound
15. Afro Puffs - Lady of Rage

DISCS 02

1. 6 Shooter - The LBC Crew
2. Everybody Needs To Slow Down - Kurupt
3. With Me Tonight - Jewell, Storm
4. Sticky Situation - J.Flexx
5. Rock, Roll, & Bounce - Danny Boy
6. Consider Me – Sixx Feet Deep
7. That Was Then This Is Now - OFTB, Kurupt, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Big Pimpin'
8. All Eyez On Me - 2pac
9. I Dont Care What The People Say - Tha Dogg Pound
10. These Reasons - Kurupt
11. Aint Got No Time - OFTB
12. Doggystyle 1996 - The LBC Crew, Warren G, Snoop Doggy Dogg
13. Sunday - Big Pimpin'
14. Super Ho - Lil C-Style, Snoop Doggy Dogg
15. Never Had A Friend Like Me - 2pac

DISCS 03

1. Do It Again – Crooked I
2. All We Do - Swoop G
3. So In Love - Danny Boy
4. "Spit Game" by Petey Pablo
5. Natural Born Killaz - Dr. Dre, Ice Cube
6. 187 - Snoop Doggy Dogg, Dr. Dre
7. Black Diamond - Jewell
8. It Might Sound Crazy (Remix) - Daz Dillinger, Too Short
9. Big Pimpin' - Tha Dogg Pound
10. Caught Up In The Game - Doobie, Danny Boy
11. Midnite Hour - Lady of Rage
12. Aint No Trippin - Soopafly
13. Aint No Fun - Snoop Doggy Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt
14. Real Thugs - Crooked I
15. This Type Of Flow – Soopafly

The box set according to Amazon.com, is going for $44.00.

Rihanna's album due in stores November 23

Turns out the Amazon page was right after all. Rihanna announced via her Twitter, Myspace, and Facebook that her new album is set to be released next month November 23, 2009.

As of yet, the album's name has not been released. It's as if there is a secret 007 mission being carried out by Def Jam for this album.

Normally, I would say that this is too soon to release an album that has received little promotion, but Rihanna has been self-promoting herself for months and has had fans literally thirsty for a new album so this just might work out.

Rihanna will perform the lead single from the album on Good Morning America according to ABC News. This lead single has yet to be released but I'm sure it will drop soon enough.

I'm just ready for an album. If I see one more photo of Rihanna that has nothing to do with the album I'll lose it, enough is enough already.

Here is a behind-the-scenes look at Rihanna on the set of her photo shoot for her album cover.

Blueprint 3 gets pushed up

It's always refreshing to hear about an album being pushed up instead of pushed back. Jay-Z happens to be the lucky few who gets to experience the push up. It has been reported that Jay's album Blueprint 3 will be officially released on Tuesday, September 8th instead of September 11th as planned.

It makes more sense for the album to be released on the 8th seeing that it falls on a Tuesday and albums are typically released on Tuesdays. It does take away from the bittersweet anniversary of the first Blueprint.

I'm not sure how this will affect Rhapsody's promotion of selling the album from their site, but I'm sure the Jay-Z fans out there are not salty about the push up. Besides, with all the leaks a push up is probably the best course of action.

He will, however, still perform live in concert on September 11th for the New York Police and Fire Widows and Children Benefit Fund at NYC's Madison Square Garden. Remember, you can watch the event on Fuse TV at 9 PM on September 11th. What I wouldn't give to be in the front row.

Preview Whitney Houston's 'I Look To You'

You can get a sneak peek at Whitney's I Look To You album courtesy of Amazon.com. They are giving short snippets of the tracks that will appear on the album.

Judging from the tracks, we are about to get a sophisticated and appropriately grown Whitney. Some of these songs will most definitely find it's way in movies, especially "I Look To You" .

Preview I Look To You

Mos Def gets Ecstatic

Mos Def is about to return on the scene with his new album!! The album titled Ecstatic will feature production from Kanye West, J. Dilla, and Chad Hugo to name a few.

According to allhiphop, Mos has already debuted some of the tracks off of the album on his myspace so it looks like we are about to get a little Mos Def this summer. As of right now, the album is being finalized and Mos is planning a U.S. tour so check back with M.Y. for tour dates.

So excited for Mos' return. He hasn't given us an album since 2006. He has done songs on the side, one of yours truly's favorites was the song he did on Kanye's album The College Dropout featuring him and Freeway.

Two Words - Kanye West

Mos' album is scheduled to hit stores June 30th. I knew summer would be bananas this year!

Robin Thicke is tapped to release a new album this year

Robin Thicke is preparing to release another album this year following his album Something Else released September of last year.

Robin tells Billboard, that his forth album will have a "new rock, Hip Hop, and soul sound" and that he will be working with producers this go round' to share some of the album's credits,

"I'm just really stretching the ceiling a little bit with an open mind, and the results have been wonderful."

Good for him. It is amazing how he went from looking like a scruffy bike messenger to a debonair divo. He and Jennifer Hudson's tour kicks off March 31st in Albany NY.

Rick Ross' Deeper Than Rap gets pushed back

It has just been reported that Rick Ross' Deeper Than Rap has suffered the "doom of the push-back". The album was scheduled for a March 10th release but has now been pushed back with no release date determined as of yet.

Not surprising, I was waiting for this to happen. Deeper Than Rap has been getting mediocre promotion and the bad promotion 50 has been putting out for Ricky does not make the situation any better. 50's album has also been pushed back again, awaiting the release of Eminem's album.

Let the beefing continue boys...

Side Order: I wonder if that weird video had anything to do with it?

Album Releases: Kidz In The Hall-The In Crowd Deluxe Edition

Kidz In The Hall are re-releasing their album The In Crowd and it is available today!

The re-packaged album is to include a load of new goodies including a house mix to my favorite song from them "Love Hangover" that features Estelle and another new track titled "Cool, Relax". The digital-only release will give fans the opportunity to download instrumentals to "Love Hangover" and "Drivin Down The Block."

Besides the fact that the album will be available for only $9.99, fans will get a 19 track album with two free videos when they purchase the complete album.

Here is the track listing,

1) The Blackout featuring DJ GI Joe
2) Paper Trail featuring Phonte of Little Brother
3) Drivin Down The Block featuring Masta Ace
4) Lucifer's Joy Ride featuring Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes
5) Snob Hop featuring Camp Lo
6) Mr. Alladatsh*t featuring Donnis & Chip The Ripper
7) Love Hangover featuring Estelle
8) Let Your Hair Down featuring Skyzoo & Lil Eddie
9) Middle of The Map Pt 1 featuring Fooch
10) Middle of The Map Pt 2 featuring Black Milk & Guilty Simpson
11) The In Crowd featuring Tim William
12) The Pledge featuring Buckshot & Sean Price
13) Inner Me
14) Drivin Down The Block Remix featuring Pusha T of The Clipse, Bun B & The CoolKids
15) God Bless
16) Cool, Relax featuring Jay Electronica
17) Love Hangover House Remix featuring Estelle
18) Drivin Down The Block Instrumental
19) Love Hangover Instrumental
20) Drivin Down The Block Video (Album Only)
21) Love Hangover featuring Estelle Video (Album Only)

To add on to Kidz In The Hall's release of the deluxe edition to their album, they have joined forces with Reebok to create "The Classic Remix Collection" an initiative to remake the classic rap record "I Got It Made" originally recorded by Special Ed.

On March 10, 2009, the 1989 version to "I Got It Made" will be available to consumers that purchase the Reebok Classic Remix Collection exclusively at Foot Locker.

Side Order: I like Kidz In The Hall's sound and style. Though I don't really like their song "Birdwalk", I can't help but love "Love Hangover". Check it out below.

Love Hangover - Kidz in The Hall Feat. Estelle

Album Release: J. Wells- Digital Master Vol. 2

J. Wells, who is a producer/rapper is tapped to release his follow up album to his 2005 release Digital Master.

Wells has produced Keisha Cole's "Work It Out" off of her 2007 album Just Like You as well as produced for the series Six Feet Under and for F. Gary Gray's blockbuster film and soundtrack Be Cool.

J. Wells is currently working on projects with Neyo, Nate Dogg, Angie Stone, and Tyrese among others. And with all that on his plate and then some, he has found the time to prepare for his sophomore release.

Digital Master Vol. 2 that is due in stores April 14th 2009, will feature appearances from Da Brat, Snoop Dogg, and Kurupt to name a few.

Here is the tracklisting for Digital Master Vol. 2

1.) So Many Faces f/Shorty, Roscoe & Flambz
2.) Street Hustle
3.) Already Famous f/Da Brat, Mister & Kurupt
4.) Big A - Interlude
5.) All My Bitches f/Snoop Dogg
6.) You Don't Love Me f/Estelle
7.) Cadillac Music
8.) We Don’t Give A Fuck f/WC
9.) Gotta Have That f/Big Gipp of Goddie Mobb
10.) Ode 2 Mary Jane
11.) Not No More f/J Ro of Tha Liks
12.) Likwit Tribute
13.) Brand New f/Rah Digga
14.) Infiltration f/ Mack 10 & Stacey Adamz
15.) Epic Omega
16.) Exhale
17.) Ticket f/ Doll Phace (****Bonus Track)


J.Wells recently released the track "Already Famous" off of the album, Check it out!

J. Wells-"Already Famous"

Something new and fresh, Do we like?

To check out more about J. Wells visit his myspace page @ myspace.com/jwellsmusic

Lupe's album pushed back...

INDEFINITELY!! Can you believe this! Lupe Fiasco revealed on FNF Army that his third upcoming album LupE.n.d. that was reportedly suppose to be his last album due in stores this December, has been suspended indefinitely. Here are his thoughts...

"Due to circumstances beyond my control...the album roll out has changed radically...LUPE.N.D. has been postponed indefinitely!!!

As a matter of fact consider it cancelled until further notice!!!

Sorry Guys & Gals!!!!...the rumor mill and bitch ass cowards are going to have a field day with this one!!!...I'll just keep quiet about the actual reasoning so everybody can put their very special two cents in...

OK..so what now???

Actually an album is still coming in June...Thats Right!!!...Drum Roll Please...

"THE GREAT AMERICAN RAP ALBUM"

Yeah thats the new title..."

Such a sense of humor this one has. He then went on to give a track list with names that were the track numbers..I know confusing. Somehow, I think that this is a joke and a ploy. Maybe I'm in denial because I was really hoping (ANTICIPATING LUPE) for an album from him. Well, if this is true about this album The Great American Rap Album then I'm not too mad; I can deal with two Lupe albums in one year. But seriously, these rappers and their labels need to stop playing with my emotions; I feel like a kid that was promised a car by their parents if they did good in school and never got it.

I am rooting for you too for that Grammy...

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India Arie gives her "Testimony"

India Arie returns with a new album and I couldn't be more excited! The album Love And Politics is the second volume in the series Testimony and is scheduled to be released on February 10, 2009.

India has such a soothing sound that makes you feel good. Her words are so real and conscious awakening which is why she is able to always stay relevant. Good music is on its way!

Here is the track listing for the album...

1*Intro -- Grains
2*Therapy
3*Psalms 23
4*Chocolate High
5*He Heals Me
6*Interlude -- Grains
7*Pearls
8*River Rise
9*Yellow
10*Better Way
11*Interlude -- Grains
12*Long Goodbye
13*Ghetto
14*The Cure
15*Outtro -- Grains

Check out Chocolate High featuring Musiq Soulchild that appears on the album!

chocolate high - india arie ft musiq soulchild

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Keyshia talks album

Keyshia Cole who's album drops tomorrow, made a video giving us a preview of what we can expect from her 3rd album A Different Me. The album ain't never lied; she has a completely different look and I love it. She looks more warm and personable as appose to her earlier look. Can't wait to get my hands on the album, there are two songs I've heard that I like. Check out the video!

Keri Hilson "Perfect World" Pushed Back

To all the Keri Hilson fans, I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Keri Hilson's first studio album "Perfect World" which was suppose to come out this summer then before the end of this year, has been pushed back for a 2009 release. The album that includes the captivating song "Energy" will have to wait to grace your CD players next year. Don't fret, this year is shockingly almost over so you won't have to wait long.

I hate when they do that. Personally I am not a major fan of the songstress. I feel she is an incredible songwriter but I do not feel she has figured out what she wants her image to be and you know the saying, image is everything. I need originality. I love "Energy" and I will be waiting patiently for a release.

In my opinion, I believe her label is pushing her album back out of fear that it will flop. Beyonce's album is set to hit stores very soon and Beyonce is known to out sell the best. Oh well, we shall wait. But while you wait check out Keri's video "Energy" below.

Lil Wayne re-releasing "The Carter III"

According to Billboard.com, Lil Wayne will be re-releasing "The Carter III" with the addition of a few songs. The rapper plans on out doing himself with the re-release of his album that sold 2.55 million in the U.S. According to the rapper he is already hard at work on his follow up album entitled "The Carter IV" and is finishing up work on the collaborative effort with T-Pain conveniently titled "T-Wayne" which is scheduled to be released in 2009. Lil Wayne is also gearing up for parenthood. The rapper is said to be expecting a baby boy.

The rapper made out big last Saturday at the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards which was hosted by his com padre T-Pain, taking home 3 awards.


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