Archive for June 7th, 2012

New Music: Kay Tunes – Love Don’t Live Here

Following her successful first single “Move On,” singer-songwriter Kay Tunes returns with “Love Don’t Live Here,” the second offering lifted from her forthcoming EP “Story of an Emotion.” Produced by Grammy winner Rio of SavantSoundz. Take a listen now… What do you think?

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New Music: Mitchelle’l featuring Wale – Irene

Well, I’ll be damned, I didn’t expect something like this to come outta Grand Hustle right now… Take a listen to this extremely soulful new tune from emerging singer Mitchelle’l. The Grand Hustle crooner recruits MMG star Wale for his debut single “Irene.” This is way too smooth for the middle of the day right now. Irene must be one bad girl…

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New Music: Jarell Perry – If It Ain’t Too Late

“If It Ain’t Too Late” is the new single from Jarell Perry’s upcoming EP set for release in late July. Written and produced by Perry with the help of multi-instrumentalist Itai Shapira, this unplugged mid-tempo is a dramatic departure from his latest urban and electro-dub singles.

“If It Ain’t Too Late” is an ode to lovers who’ve failed to realize what they’ve had until it’s gone, and a light-hearted cry for redemption that floats smoothly over a minimal single-guitar arrangement.

Perry, who co-wrote Fat Joe’s comeback single “Another Round” featuring Chris Brown has been busy in the studio crafting records with hit producers like: International Dub-Step DJ Rusko (M.I.A, Britney Spears, Kid Cudi), Battleroy (Eminem, Bruno Mars, Chris Brown), and more. Take a listen below…

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Ciara Previews “One Woman Army” at New York Listening Party

Ciara is moving fast with her forthcoming album One Woman Army. After premiering the new single “Sweat” featuring 2 Chainz and promoting the comedy That’s My Boy, the R&B star jetted to New York to host a listening party for the album on Wednesday night. Celebrities and tastemakers packed the room as she played tracks off the set.

L.A. Reid and Jermaine Dupri toasted her with champagne, while guests including pal La La, producer Tricky Stewart, and “X Factor” alum Marcus Canty enjoyed the party.

The album, due this October, received rave reviews from attendees. Among the records heard was a “summer banger” with Rick Ross and a ballad called “Sorry.” DJ SNS also reported hearing a collaboration with Nicki Minaj.

“Hardest @ciara record I’ve heard. She’s reconstructing the lanes. So future,” wrote Patrik Sandberg of V magazine. “This album is ridiculous. It’s coming for EVERYTHING!”

We also personally heard from different sources that the title song, produced by The Underdogs its a huge track, and a stronger contender for the next single. In addition we heard she has a collabo with Chris Brown as well… See more pics below…

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Dondria Discusses Her Youtube Marketing Then & Now

So So Def Princess Dondria, who was discovered by posting videos on YouTube singing cover songs under the username Phatfffat, spoke to DJ Smallz during her video shoot for “Ready,” with fellow Texas native singer Bertell, about the social network, and how her marketing through it has changed from then until now.


Behind The Scenes: Jordin Sparks & Whitney Houston “Celebrate” Video Shoot

It was a bittersweet moment as Jordin Sparks shot the video for “Celebrate,” the R. Kelly-produced single off the soundtrack to Sparkle and the final song recorded by Whitney Houston. The “American Idol” champ threw a house party and celebrated the life of her late legend with her co-stars including Derek Luke, Omari Hardwick, Goapele, Carmen Ejogo, and Tika Sumpter.

“What we wanted to do was make sure that this was a fun, happy video and just kind of dedicating it to her,” Jordin told “Entertainment Tonight.” “What better song to leave for people to hear than a song that is so upbeat and just so happy and so encouraging?”

The 22-year-old singer plays Whitney’s daughter in the remake of the 1976 Motown-era film, which opens in theaters on August 17. Go behind the scenes of the video below.

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