INTERVIEWS

Ciara Talks “Body Party,” Jokes The ‘Future’ Is Big on Tim Westwood TV

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While in the UK recently, Ciara caught up with Tim Westwood for a new interview. The R&B vixen spoke about her single “Body Party,” working with Nicki Minaj, dancing, being in the UK & what the ‘Future’ holds!

As always Tim goes in, and makes for an awkward/comedic interview.

Ciara’s forthcoming self-titled album will hit stores on July 9. Check out the interview below:

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Kelly Rowland Talks Forgiving Abusive Ex, New Album & Has A Dance Off on Hot 97

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Kelly Rowland stopped by Hot 97 on Tuesday in support of her new album Talk A Good Game, in stores now! Among common topics including the album and “Dirty Laundry,” Kelly spoke about forgiving her abusive ex, dating ‘regular’ guys, and she participated in an old school dance-off with K Foxx.

The R&B chanteuse also shared the top 3 reasons why fans should pick up her album.

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Kelly Rowland Talks A Good Game, Love for R&B & Her Career

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During the past two yeas, Kelly Rowland has grown right before our eyes. Continuing to set her career to soaring new heights, it’s no wonder why she’s now the go-to girl for collaborations.

With her much anticipated fourth solo album Talk A Good Game in stores today!, this R&B diva has had every woman in the world letting us know that they like their “Kisses Down Low.” Airing out her “Dirty Laundry” on the new single and remix featuring R.Kelly, she’s definitely got us saying “Ms.” before we mention her name!

Our friends at Singersroom recently caught up with the veteran songstress to discuss her current sound, inspiration for the new album, love for R&B and how she currently feels about her career.

Peep the interview after the jump:

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India.Arie Performs & Talks New Album ‘Songversation,’ Love Life & Skin Bleach Rumors

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After a four year hiatus from music, India.Arie is returning with a soulful new album and in promotion of the release she gave an exclusive performance and interview for the Majic 102.3 listeners in DC. The songstress answered some revealing questions from the listeners in attendance and host Adimu, before performing songs from her upcoming album Songversation (June 25), and even some of her past hits such as “Brown Skin”.

During the Q&A session, India opened up about her absence from music, if she’s found love and nagging (false) rumors about her having her skinned lightened for a promo photo for her current single “Cocoa Butter”.

Check out the video below:

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K. Michelle Talks New Reality Show with Elle Varner, Debut Album

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K. Michelle recently called up Colby Colb from Z107.9 Cleveland for a catch-up interview. As always K is open and honest about everything from business to personal. Of course she spoke about her reality TV endevors, but made an announcement that her upcoming NYC based reality show will be like a ‘Urban Sex In The City’ starring her and some of her girlfriends, one of which being Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Elle Varner.

“It will be me, a couple of my friends who are really doing a lot within their field, one of the girls being Elle Varner,” explained K. “[These] are my real friends, we go out all the time, she is real fun,” K said about Elle. “You’ll get to see another side of me, you’ll really get to see me when I don’t have to be combative for ratings or don’t have to be combative period.”

In addition the R&B songstress spoke about her forthcoming debut album Rebellious Soul, she revealed Grammy Award winning producer Eric Hudson (Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Trey Songz) did the majority of the album, along with Jack Splash, and she plans to work with R. Kelly on some records too.

Take a listen to the interview below:

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Elijah Blake Talks Debut Album, Progress from Songwriter to Artist

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Elijah Blake is definitely taking R&B by storm. The “Climax” writer may be newly known to most of world, but his talents have been known within the industry for some time. Penning work for the likes of Trey Songz, Mary J. Blige, Rick Ross, Rihanna and The Game, Elijah has a lengthy, yet successful road ahead of him.

In a recent interview with YouKnowIGotSoulElijah explains his start from the bottom as a Blockbuster clerk to sending messages to his favorite artists on Myspace, and now to being a buzzing singer and songwriter. If you’re not familiar with his very talented man, take a listen to his Bijoux 22 mixtape which features the likes of Common, and catch him performing at this year’s BET Experience.

Watch the full interview below:

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The-Dream on ‘The Round Up’ with Shaheem Reid

On this episode of ‘The Round Up,’ on Jay-Z’s ‘Life + Times,’ The-Dream sits down with Shaheem Reid at the 40/40 Club in NYC to discuss his comments of retirement, growing up in Atlanta, being in school with T.I., his first record deal, new album IV Play, and writing songs with some of music’s biggest names: Rihanna, Beyonce, and Kanye West.


Luke James Talks Getting Stalked By Women Singing Tyrese

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Luke James is fresh off the European leg of Beyoncé’s “Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.” While back in NY, the soulful crooner stopped by the offices of TheCrospyPress for a new interview.

The New Orleans native spoke about wanting to create the ultimate ’90s rap posse cut with him on the hook, the most turnt up venues he’s ever rocked, and shared the story of getting stalked by a Tyrese-singing woman from Amsterdam.

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