Archive for July 14th, 2011

JOE TALKS NEW ALBUM, LOVE & MAINSTREAM

Veteran R&B singer Joe is set to release his ninth studio album entitled The Good, The Bad, The Sexy this coming fall. This project will serve as the follow-up to the crooner’s critically acclaimed album Signature after a two-year hiatus. Singersroom recently caught up with the love making crooner, who gave us all the details on the forthcoming effort as well as his thoughts on R&B.

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VIDEO: MARIO BRINGS “MY BED” TO DETROIT

Mario, who is due for a comeback, recently brought his vocal talents to the Key Club in Detroit. The R&B crooner debuted his brand new club single “My Bed” for the packed house. We still don’t think this is the right return single, but it is good to see Mario back on the scene. Nice footage as well, via BHughesTV.


MATHEW KNOWLES SPEAKS OUT ON THEFT ALLEGATIONS, BEYONCE’S NEW ALBUM

Mathew Knowles is speaking out for the first time since allegations surfaced that he stole money from Beyoncé. In an interview with The Associated Press, the singer’s father maintains that he is innocent and questions the integrity of Beyoncé’s new team.

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LIL’ KIM REMOVED FROM MONICA’S SINGLE, MONICA FIGHTS TO GET HER BACK

Monica is standing up for Lil’ Kim after the rapper’s verse was unexpectedly removed from her new single “Anything (To Find You).”

When the Notorious B.I.G.-sampled song made its debut at No. 71 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart this week, Kim’s name was nowhere in sight. A rep for Monica’s label J Records tells Billboard.com that the raptress was cut entirely from the official version due to contractual issues.

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VIDEO: SEAN GARRETT FEAT. RICK ROSS – IN DA BOX (OFFICIAL)

Following the NSFW strip club visual, Sean Garrett’s latest single “In Da Box” gets the official video treatment from today’s go-to director — Colin Tilley. Dark scenery, extreme lighting, smoke, factory locations equal a Tilley production. Ross’s shot is something special though. Check it out.

What do you think?


LLOYD Q&A ON BILLBOARD’S ‘THE JUICE’

Billboard’s The Juice catches up with rising R&B star Lloyd as he discusses the making of his new album, the evolution of his sound, and his collaborations with other artists


VIDEO: ROBIN THICKE RETURNS TO THE STAGE AT ‘REMY’ EVENT IN NYC

Robin Thicke has been away from the stage and industry for some time, while he has been enjoying father-hood. After swapping the mic for diapers, Thicke made a smooth return to the stage this week. The R&B crooner wooed guests on Tuesday night at the Remy Martin V Official Launch Party. The gig which went down at LAVO in NYC saw the singer playing a set which included some of his popular hit records including “Lost Without You” and “Magic.” Shout to Toya. Check out some more footage below.

Are you anxious for Thicke’s return?

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CEE-LO GREEN DESCRIBES BEING A ‘LADY KILLER’ TO KELLY ROWLAND

In his latest episode of “Talking To Stranger” the hefty soulman, Cee-Lo Green, describes his meaning of a “Lady Killer” to Kelly Rowland and admits he has been keeping tabs on her. Funny…and creepy, need this full interview though…