Archive for April, 2011

MARIAH CAREY GIVES BIRTH TO TWINS

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their third anniversary with another milestone — becoming parents to a baby girl and boy.

Carey’s representative, Cindi Berger, confirmed the births to The Associated Press. The singing superstar gave birth Saturday at 12:07 p.m. EDT at an undisclosed hospital in Los Angeles. Berger says the baby girl was born first, weighing 5 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 18 inches long; her brother was next, at 5 pounds 6 ounces, and was 19 inches.

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NEW MUSIC: 4 NEW FRANK OCEAN SONGS

In case you missed it someone released 64 unreleased Frank Ocean songs bundled up in a mixtape entitled “The Lonny Breaux Collection”.  Christopher “Lonny” Breaux was Frankie’s government name, when he was working as a songwriter and got signed to Def Jam, then he legally changed it to Christopher Francis Ocean. The first thing I thought was “Who the f*(k was going to sit and listen to 64 songs from the same person in one sitting”? Then I grabbed a bottle of my favorite red wine (don’t I sound like I should just listen to R&B?) and skimmed through them all and here are 3 records that stuck out.

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NEW MUSIC: SEAN GARRETT FEAT. RICK ROSS – IN DA BOX (MASTERED)

A few weeks after the leak here is the final, mastered version of Sean Garrett’s new record “In Da Box,” featuring Rick Ross, produced by Lex Lugar. The attempt at a strip club anthem is the second official single off Garrett’s forthcoming album, Courtesy Of, due out this Summer. What do you think?


BTS: JASON DERULO – FUTURE HISTORY (EPISODE 2)

In part 2 of his new webisode series “Future History” Jason Derulo talks about rehearsing and performing at Pepsi Smash! Watch out for Episode 3 next Friday – 5/6! And be sure to RSVP for Jason’s “Don’t Wanna Go Home” event on May 9th to be among the first to hear the song – http://wbr.fm/JDRSVP


VIDEO: JAGGED EDGE – BABY

Here is the brand new, official music video for Jagged Edge’s latest single “Baby”. The late 80′s / early 90′s inspired lead single from their seventh studio album, The Remedy, due in stores June 21. Check it out!

You can get “Baby” on iTunes Now.


LLOYD ANNOUNCES NEW ‘KING OF HEARTS’ RELEASE DATE

We missed this yesterday, but Lloyd tweeted the new official release date for his much anticipated album King Of Hearts. Now coming June 28th. Excited?

Along with this recent interview with CT’s Hot 93.7 before his “Coming Home” Tour show. The Young Goldie says things really come around full circle, because his first concert ever was a Diddy Bad Boy show, when he was 10 years old, that he went to with Dallas Austin, T-Boz and Chili, who covered his eyes when Lil’ Kim’s titty popped out (Ha). They discuss his new Live performance video for “Lay It Down,” the new album King of Hearts and much more. Shout to HHNM.


LIVING THE LIFE (BRANDON HINES AT SOBs)

Up and coming singer/songwriter Brandon Hines had a showcase in NYC this past Wednesday, and JD was in the building to capture some of the moment. Check it out and stay tuned for much more from B Hines.


BRUNO MARS PERFORMS “THE LAZY SONG” ON AMERICAN IDOL

Bruno Mars stopped by American Idol yesterday to perform his latest single “The Lazy Song”. Watch as Bruno turned the Idol stage into the coolest bachelor pad ever, By bringing a sofa and a dog onstage as  performance props.  So F’ your job today, crack open a beer and join Bruno by not doing anything, and if your boss questions you just say “hey I had no power to say no, Bruno Mars is one of TIME‘s most influential people in the world right now”.