After taking the world by storm with her memorable appearance on Jay-Z’s triumphant “Empire State of Mind,” Alicia Keys has now switched gears for a highly anticipated collabo with Beyonce on her forthcoming LP, “The Element of Freedom.”
Speaking on the track from her World Aids Benefit concert in New York City on Wednesday night (December 2), Keys spoke exclusively with BET New… Continue
LOS ANGELES — Rihanna is back on the scene with her latest album, Rated R. In the weeks leading up to its release, the singer released a few videos, did numerous interviews and even hit the stage at several shows — her own in London, two with Jay-Z (in New York and Los Angeles) and a sexy performance at the American Music Awards.
Now Rihanna is ready to take her… Continue
Here goes the first taste of Relapse: Refill. Outside of Taking My Ball and Forever of course. UPDATE: Another one so quick? Someone call a plumber. Labels… blame almostily.
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In recognition of this week's Thriller anniversary, SOHH spoke with rap veteran Rakim to get his thoughts on the late Michael Jackson's iconic album.
For Rakim, it was the album's content which served as a blueprint for what an entertainer should provide fans.
"I grew up off Mike, man, being a young music lover," Rakim told SOHH. "The Thriller album, man, was like a prototype of what an entertaine… Continue
LL Cool J opened last night's Grammy Nominations show with a freestyle medley over an assortment of the year’s instrumentals.
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Jay-Z and Alicia Keys' "Empire State of Mind" holds at No. 1 for a third week on the Billboard Hot 100, increasing its lead over Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" (2-2). Sparked by the pair's live performance on ABC's Nov. 22 broadcast of the "American Music Awards," "Empire State of M… Continue
After this week's Sales Wrap run-down showed rapper Wiz Khalifa's Deal Or No Deal getting a shaky start on the charts at No. 148, a rep from his label reached out to SOHH to discuss their artist's overall success.
According to Rostrum Records representative Arthur Pitt, Wiz's core support stems from digital sales.
"We have built a strong fanbase for Wiz," Pitt explained to SOHH, "even afte… Continue
XXL released their Eye Candy of The Year and they called it a tie between video vixens Rosa Acosta and Tammy Torres. Not to have a Kanye West moment …Tammy Torres is hot and all, but come on, Rosa Acosta has been killing the competition this year like no one else. Let me be clear, I am not judging who is hotter, I am just saying that the hype has been all about Rosa this year.
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Former firm members Foxy Brown and AZ will reunite in New York City for a rare performance together.
Brown and AZ will hit the stage to perform during the DVD release of the movie Envy at New York City night club S.O.B.‘s on Thursday December 10th.
As members of The Firm, Foxy Brown and AZ released one album titled The Album, which featured group members Nas and Cormega, who was la… Continue
The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive
Kid Cudi, we see you, homie. Get that paper, playboy. Cudi is acting, doing a tour with Lady Gaga and, when that concert is over, sometimes he goes and does his own shows. Cudi is also already crafting his sophomore album for next year.
"Cudder, I already got five tracks locked in," he told us recently in New York. "We got Snoop, we… Continue
The-Dream’s sophomore album became an instant favorite among R&B fans when it was released earlier this year, but it was noticeably absent from the nominations for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. The hitmaker is not holding back his anger over the shutout.
Love vs. Money was released in March and went on to produce the hit singles “Rockin’ That Thang,” “My Love,” and “Walkin’ o… Continue
Keri Hilson found herself with two Grammy nominations of her own for Best New Artist and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Miss Keri wept tears of joy on the inside upon hearing the good news.
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Alicia Keys and Shakira got in the holiday spirit by performing on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller Center.” Alicia sang “Little Drummer Girl” on a rooftop while Shakira heated up Rockefeller Plaza with her sexy rendition of “Santa Baby.” Aretha Franklin, sporting the latest in headwear, opened with “Joy to the World.”
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Beyoncé leads the nominations for the 2010 Grammy Awards with 10 nods, it was announced today. Taylor Swift follows with eight; Maxwell, Black Eyed Peas, and Kanye West grab six; Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, and David Guetta earn five; and Colbie Caillat, Michael Giacchino, Kings of Leon, John Newton, RedOne, Bruce Springsteen, T-Pain, and Keith Urban get four each.
The 52nd annual show will air on Janua… Continue
R. Kelly concludes his recent Ladies Make Some Noise Tour this weekend and said the trek has been a blessing.
"It was a thrill. I hadn't been on the road in, like, two or three years, expressing myself live," he told MTV News recently. Kelly also said the most exciting part of the tour is hearing the screams, seeing his fans and feeling the unity.
One of the highlights of th… Continue
Albums:
Fab - Loso's way
Eminem - Relapse
Trey Songz - Ready
Jay Z - B3
Flo Rida - ROOTS
Songs:
Game - Bang Along
Young Money - Bed Rock
Busta Rhymes - Number One
Jay Sean - Down
Game - Betta Dayz
Drake is ok artistically but the thing that really bothers me about drake is the fact that he said...
" I didnt cry when pac died, i prolly will will hov does"
What the fuck kind of shit is that? The only reason jay was able to blow up was becau...
Detox
The Roots- How I Got Over
Game- Red Album
Eminem- Relapse 2
Lil Wayne- Tha Carter IV
Kanye West- Good Ass Job
Immortal Technique- Revolutionary Vol. 3
Im dissapointed not to see detox and red album this year but why would you be dissapointed not to see relapse 2. eminem dropped relapse and refill this year