So I posted this earlier as the radio rip but I've now updated the post with the full HQ of Whitney Houston's new joint "I Look To You", which was written by R Kelly and co-produced by Tricky Stewart. Word that this may be the official first single and replace the Swizz Beats/Alicia Keys club banger "Million Dollar Bill". Check it out below.
Stunning. I can't believe what a different it makes having it in HQ. Whitney's voice is absolutely beautiful, and the slight flaws that it has now just add character and depth. This is a really powerful record and I feel like Whitney's new album may be one of the biggest and most important of her whole career. I'm loving the way that her new songs are so personal, and I feel like they're really letting people know who she is and what she's been through.
Despite reports from Us Weekly that the pair had split, it looks like Janet Jackson and her partner of 7 years Jermaine Dupri are still very much together.
Bow Wow confirmed the news via one of live Twitter Ustream chats, and by confirmed I mean threw a tantrum like a two year old screaming at blogs for lying about him and his family, obviously forgetting that it was Us Weekly and not a blog who started it in the first place.
I guess he's still sore over his beef with blog queen Sandra Rose?
Anyways I'm glad that they're still together. JD is a cornball but he's good to Janet so that's all that matters.
The tracklisting for Queen Latifah's ninth studio album was released the other day, but I was waiting for the cover art to leak until I posted it. Officially titled "Persona", the album will feature production from Pharrell Williams and Cool & Dre and will drop on August 25th. Check it out below.
1. “The Light” 2. “Fast Car” 3. “My Couch” feat. Dre from Cool & Dre 4. “Hard to Love Ya” feat. Busta Rhymes, Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman, and Dre from Cool & Dre 5. “Runnin’” 6. “Take Me Away (With You)” feat. Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry 7. “Cue the Rain” 8. “Long Ass Week” 9. “People” feat. Mary J. Blige and Jadakiss 10. “The World” 11. “Spotlight” 12. “If You Want To”
Hmm, that's a pretty good production and feature line up. I've never listened to Latifah's music before but I might give this a download when it leaks and check it out.
Monica has been in the studio for the better part of 2 years cooking up her latest LP 'Still Standing' (due October 13th via J Records). Today, saw the surfacing of the record's first single 'Let Me Know' - which was produced by Missy Elliott and written by Monica's label mate Jazmine Sullivan.
As regards the track itself, it has pleasant 'groove' to it, which makes it's debut on the brink of summer oh-so apt. That said, I'm not really sure it's lead single worthy...or even single worthy to be frank. Missy's banshee screaming is the epitome of hot mess. Totally unnecessary. I've been hoping the otherwise awesome Elliott would have stopped it ever since I heard her scream all over poor Tweet's 'Turn The Lights Off' 4 years ago. SMH...
Diva Whitney Houston poses it up with singer Alicia Keys at the New York listening session for her hotly anticipated 'I Look To You' album yesterday. Keys, who penned a track for the album, was one of several celebrities in the house to listen to the album playback. Our friend Clay Cane over at BET also attended the event. Check out his lengthy report below:
Last night, the legendary Clive Davis hosted a listening session for Whitney Houston’s new album I Look To You, which is in stores September 1st. Held at Jazz @ Lincoln Center in New York City, the event was packed with stars like Martha Stewart, Gayle King, Dionne Warrick, Alicia Keys (in the house with Swizz Beats!) LA Reid, Andre Harrell, Diane Sawyer, BET’s own Debra Lee and Stephen Hill – and the iconic Whitney Houston, who was absolutely stunning. She looked happy, grateful and beautiful. When Whitney hit the stage for a small speech the person next to me said,”That’s m*thaf**kin’ Whitney Houston!“ The diva received a standing ovation from a crowd (and the world!) who has been waiting for the return of the original pop-soul diva.
I was lucky enough to attend and here is a preview of the seven new tracks that were played (two leaked tracks were played, “Like I Never Left” featuring Akon and “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster). I wasn’t able to catch every producer’s name or the exact lyrics so the credits are subject to change. Note: Clive Davis did stress the songs were still being polished.
1. “Million Dollar Bill” (written and produced by Alicia Keys and Swizz Beats)
An up-tempo, joyful track about love and probably one of the funkiest songs Whitney has ever done. “Million Dollar Bill” has an amazing bass line and almost recalls early Michael Jackson in Off The Wall. The catchy hook, “You make me feel like a million dollar bill.” Her vocal is strong with some power notes toward the end. The song has an Alicia Keys sound but fits for Whit — it’s current without making her seem like she is trying to compete with teenagers. The song received a standing ovation.
2. “Nothin’ But Love” (produced by Danja)
Whitney’s shout out to those who her love her and those who hate on her, she’s got “Nothin’ But Love” for all of them. Completely up-tempo and definitely an R&B club track that has the potential of sounding even hotter with a remix. The vocal stays around her lower register and, again, holds some classic Nippy notes at the end.
3. “Call You Tonight” (produced by Stargate)
Fun, mature and a song everyone can relate to. Heavily produced and while it can be tough to adjust to a pure vocalist like Whitney sing to a production heavy song, the mid-tempo track works for this album. “Call You Tonight” sounds like one of the better tracks from Just Whitney. Some lyrics include, “Destiny, I believe in it” and “I wish I could stay but I got to go, I’ll call you tonight.”
4. “Salute” (written and produced by R. Kelly)
Whitney is saying goodbye to a lover who has done her wrong, but she is letting go with no anger and confidently sings, “I salute you.” Could she be channeling Bobby Brown? The song is strictly R&B and almost sounds similar to “Heartbreak Hotel” from the My Love Is Your Love album. More instruments than production with keys and a strong vocal from Whitney. One line, “You think you know everything, you think your sh*t don’t stink.”
5. “I Look To You” - R. Kelly
Say what you want about R. Kelly but the man can still make a good R&B song. “I Look To You” is the title track and my favorite song so far. Beautiful lyrics like, “As I lay me down, heaven hear me now.” Her voice is deeply powerful, channeling classic Whitney with a pop sense but an R&B vocal. This song proves that she has not lost her voice and it’s definitely a melody I cannot wait to hear live. Whitney clearly feels every line and chord, charging through the ballad, transcending her own experience and reaching others who have been through adversity. Whitney has been criticized for not being emotional enough in her music — this track knocks out that complaint. From where I could see, Bobbi Kristina, Whitney’s daughter, was getting emotional during the song.
6. “Worth It” (R. Kelly)
“This song is for the lovers…” is one of the lines. Youthful and radio friendly, another R&B track. Nothing much to add about this one, enjoyable to listen to and had folks in the audience bobbing their head — I think I even saw a few head nods from Martha Stewart!
7. “A Song For You” (produced by Stargate)
Popularized by Donny Hathaway, “A Song For You” is a new spin on the Leon Russell classic. The beginning starts slow and the crowd gasped when they realized what song she was singing. Whitney sounded incredible, nearly haunting and before you knew it the song turns into a club banger! Mr. Davis explained the song was recorded just the night before. Definitely one for those who loves Whitney’s club tracks.
Overall, the nine tracks that were played received a good response. The album definitely has the potential to be a hit. For Whitney, there is no such thing as a “comeback” — icons “don’t call it a comeback” then just jump back in the game whenever they are ready. One thing I do know is no one should expect 1985 Whitney. Artists evolve and it’s limiting when we trap performers in a particular box or era. The best piece about the tracks is that Whit has some grit to her voice, her vocals are still strong but she doesn’t mind getting a bit nasty with it. While the album isn’t finished, I believe folks will be pleasantly surprised.
PS. Clive Davis is 77 years-old and stood on that stage for nearly an hour, introducing Whitney, telling stories, making jokes and setting up each song! This is a man from the old school and knows how to work a project! Gotta give respect to Professor Davis! {Source}
I really can't wait for this one. Reports from the London session gave the album resounding praise too. Nippy is about to do the damn thing. More power to her!
The LP's first single 'Million Dollar Bill' is set to debut any day now...
Two years after the release of her last album, "Music City Soul" - UK singer/songwriter Beverly Knight is back with her sixth studio album, "100%", which is released on September 14th and will feature production from Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Guy Chambers and Amanda Ghost. "Beautiful Night" is the lead single and is available one week prior to album on September 7th. Here's the brand new video to the track...
Kristinia DeBarge is the new pop sensation of the moment. 19 years old singer is the daughter of James Debarge member & creator of 1980's R&b family group DeBarge. Kristinia is most know for her debut single "Goodbye" released on April in US. The single peaked #15 on the billboard Hot 100. Now, she's ready to release her debut album entitled Exposed which contains production by Ryan Tedder, Babyface and many more. It's a very nice Pop/R&B album so support the artist and don't forget to BUY it on July 28th !!!
~~Tracklist~~ 1. Somebody 2. Future Love 3. Speak Up 4. Goodbye 5. Sabotage 6. Died In Your Eyes 7. Powerless 8. Cried Me A River 9. Doesn't Everybody Want To Fall In Love 10. It's Gotta Be Love 11. Disconnect
It looks like Korean megastar BoA hasn't given up on her quest to crack the US market yet, with the singer now releasing her third single "Energetic" from her self-titled English debut album. The song is the follow up to "Eat You Up" and "I Did It For Love" which both failed miserably (most probably due to lack of promotion), so check out the Sean Garrett produced dance floor stomper below.
This is easily my favourite song from her hit-and-miss debut so I'm really glad to see a video for it. This didn't exactly have the budget and style of BoA's other two video's, but it's still fierce nonetheless. BoA knows to play on her strengths which is dancing, and frankly I could sit and watch her dance in front of a brick wall and I'd still be interested. She reminds me of Janet so much, like how Janet is so quiet and shy off stage, but once she performs she just goes hard and becomes a different person. Anyways I'd like to see her have some success in the States so hopefully something can happen for her.
UPDATE
Boa will re-release her album this September. It will feature new tracks, including one with Flo-Rida
After an uncessuful last album entitled Adrenaline Rush 2007, rapper Twista will released on July 14th his new album Category 5. The 1st single of the album is "Wetter" featured new r&b singer Erika Shevon. The record was produced by Zaytoven, Kanye West and featured collaborations by R. Kelly, Gucci Mane, Lil Boosie,Busta Rhymes and many more. Support the artist and buy it when it comes in stores !!
~~Tracklist~~ 1. Misunderstood (Feat. Buk Of Psychodrama) 2. American Gangsta 3. Fire (Feat. Lil Boosie) 4. Talk To Me 5. Yellow Light (Feat. R. Kelly) 6. Walking On Ice (Feat. Gucci Mane & OJ Da Juiceman) 7. Wetter (Feat. Erika Shevon) 8. Billionaire (Feat. Busta Rhymes) 9. Yo Body (Feat. Do Or Die & Johnny P) 10. Hustla 11. Gotta Get Me One (Feat. Static Major) 12. On Top (Feat. Akon) 13. Jump Off 14. Wanna See 'Em Buss (Feat. Liffy Stokes) 15. Birthday
Humphrey - Mon 6TM French R&B Singer, Humphrey, is back! Recently, he opened the Beyonce, I Am ... Tour in Paris on May 5th. 3 years after his debut album, he's ready to release his second album Mon 6TM on July 6th. The first official single is "Dans La Minute" and it's features French rapper Rohff. Support this artist and buy his new album!!
Joe - Signature Signature is the second independent and eighth studio album by R&B singer Joe that will be released on July 14 th. The album features ballads written, produced and arranged by Joe. The lead single is "Majic" and the second single is "Sex Girl". Support this singer and buy his new album!!
~~Tracklist~~ 1. Majic 2. Sex Girl 3. Very Special Friend 4. Friends Don't Let Friends 5. Miss My Baby 6. Come Get to This 7. Worst Case Scenario 8. Wanna Be Your Lover 9. Metaphor 10. Love's Greatest Episode 11. Sensitive Lover 12. Change (Bonus Track)
Melanie Fiona - The Bridge The Bridge is the debut album from Canadian R&B/Soul singer Melanie Fiona. The Lead single is "Give It To Me Right" and the 2nd will be "It Kills Me". The record was produced by herself, Salaam Remi and many more. Support this new artist and don't forget to BUY IT on August 19th.
~~Tracklist~~ 1. Give It To Me Right 2. Bang Bang 3. Monday Morning 4. Please Don't Go (Crybaby) 5. Priceless 6. Walk On By 7. Love That's Official 8. Ay Yo 9. It Kills Me 10. He's Alright 11. Sad Songs 12. Teach Him
Jeremih - Jeremih Jeremih A.K.A Mr. Birthday Sex is a new r&b artist signed on Def Jam Recording. His debut single "Birthday Sex" knows a great success since a few moths now and it has peaked at #4 on The Billboard Hot 100. It's time to him to release his debut self-titled album which hit the stores on June 30th. The producer executive of the album is a fresh producer of the name of Mick Schultz who is also a old friend of Jeremih. The next single announced is "Imma A Star (Everywhere We Are)". This artist is very talented and it's definitely a Must Have album so support him and don't forget to BUY IT !!!! ~~Tracklist~~
1. That Body
2. Birthday Sex 3. Break Up To Make Up 4. Runaway 5. Raindrops 6. Starting All Over
7. Imma A Star (Everywhere We Are) 08. Jumpin 09. Hatin’ On Me 10. My Sunshine 11. My Ride 12. Buh Bye 13. Birthday Sex (Up-tempo) (Bonus Track)
Just 1 year after the release of his debut album Gutta, rapper Ace Hood is back with Ruthless. The 1st single off this new album is "Overtime" featured konvict artists Akon & T-Pain and 2nd is "Champion" with Rick Ross & Jazmine Sullivan. The others guest include The-Dream, Jeremih, Ludacris and many more. The record hit the stores on June 30th, support the rapper and don't forget to BUY IT!
~~Tracklist~~ 1. Get Money (Feat. Rick Ross) 2. Loco Wit The Cake (Feat. Schife) 3. Born An O.G. (Feat. Ludacris) 4. Overtime (Feat. Akon & T-Pain) 5. Champion (Feat. Jazmine Sullivan & Rick Ross) 6. Love Somebody (Feat. Jeremih) 7. Don't Get Caught Slippin' 8. This Nigga Here (Feat. Birdman & Schife) 9. Mine (Feat. The-Dream) 10. Wifey Material (Feat. Lloyd) 11. 'Bout Me (Feat. Ballgreezy) 12. Zone 13. Make A Toast
Maino - If Tomorrow Comes... Rapper Maino will release finally his debut album If Tomorrow Comes... on June 30th. The album was introduced by the lead single "Hi Hater" which peaked #16 on The Billboard Hot Rap Tracks. The 2nd and current single is "All The Above" featured T-Pain which was classified #39 on The Billboard HOT 100. The records contains also the collaborations by Trey Songz, B.G & Swizz Beatz who have produced some of the tracks. Don't forget to support the artist and BUY IT when it comes in stores !!!!
~~Tracklist~~ 1. Million Bucks (Feat. Swizz Beatz) 2. Scene 1: If Tomorrow Comes... 3. Back To Life (Feat. Pusha! Montana) 4. Remember My Name 5. Gangsta (Feat. B.G.) 6. Scene 2: The Meeting 7. All The Above (Feat. T-Pain) 8. Here Comes Trouble 9. Scene 3: Hating 10. Hi Hater 11. Let's Make A Movie 12. Kill You 13. Scene 4: Contemplating 14. Runaway Slave 15. Soldier 16. Hood Love (Feat. Trey Songz) 17. Floating 18. Scene 5: The Phone Call 19. Celebrate
Willy Northpole - Tha Connect Tha Connect is the debut album by rapper Willy Northpole. This album features some artists like Bobby Valentino, B.o.B., Ne-Yo. This record is in stores since yesterday, June 23rd. Support this rapper and buy this album!!
~~Tracklist~~ 1. Intro 2. Hood Sh** 3. The Story 4. Skit (How Hard) 5. Body Marked Up 6. Hood Dreamer (Feat. B.o.B.) 7. Feeling Alright 8. Skit (Ghetto Tour Guide) 9. Ghetto Tour Guide 10. #1 Side Chick (Feat. Bobby Valentino) 11. Vegas Lights 12. The Life (Feat. Ne-Yo) 13. Dear Lord 14. Skit (At Salt's Grave) 15. Heaven
LMFAO - Party Rock LMFAO is a electro-hop group from Hollywood that consists of DJ/rappers Redfoo and Sky Blu. LMFAO is currently signed to Interscope Records. They have a single titled I'm in Miami, Bitch which peaked at #73 on the Billboard Hot 100. Now, they are ready to relase their debut album Party Rock. Support this group and buy their album on July 7th!!
~~Tracklsit~~ 01. Rock the Beat 02. I'm in Miami Bitch 03. Get Crazy 04. Lil Hipster Girl 05. La La La 06. What Happens at the Party 07. Leaving U 4 the Groove 08. I Don't Wanna Be 09. Shots (Feat. Lil Jon) 10. Bounce 11. I Shake I Move 12. I Am Not A Whore 13. Yes 14. Scream My Name
F.L.Y. - Jamboree Jamboree's the debut album by F.L.Y. (Fast Life Yungstaz). Some tracks features artist like Sammie, Young Dro, Dear Jayne, ... Support this new band and buy their album on June 23rd!!
~~Tracklist~~ 1. Jamboree 2. Bands 3. Swag Surfin' 4. Party Time (Feat. Band Geakz) 5. Mr. Lenox (Feat. Young Dro) 6. Gotta Be (Feat. Stuey Rock) 7. Across The Globe (Feat. Sammie) 8. Mounted Up 9. Prada Walkin' (Feat. Band Geakz) 10. Sauced Up 11. Better Days (Feat. Dear Jayne) 12. Stop Hatin 09
Texas Cops Celebrate Pride by Bashing Gays by Tommi Avicolli-Mecca‚ Jul. 02‚ 2009
News stories around the country are comparing it to the Stonewall Riots of 40 years ago that gave birth to the modern gay liberation movement. Ironically, it happened on the actual anniversary date and around the same time that the New York bar was raided. Only this time, it was in Fort Worth, Texas.
On June 28 around 1:00 a.m., police and Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) agents entered the Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth for what they said was a routine inspection for liquor-related violations and in the melee that followed, one man was hurt. Twenty-six-year-old Chad Gibson is still in intensive care with a serious head injury. What happened depends on who you talk to ...
Police say that patrons of the Rainbow Lounge made “sexually explicit motions” toward the officers, and one groped a cop’s crotch. Twenty people were pulled outside for questioning. Seven were arrested for allegedly being publicly intoxicated.
Patrons say that police officers were abusive and used excessive force. Todd Camp, who founded Q Cinema, Fort Worth’s LBGT film festival, told the Dallas Voice, “No one I saw appeared to be highly intoxicated, and the way they were choosing people just appeared to be random harassment. They were pretty violent in grabbing people, and one guy was shoved to the ground and handcuffed.”
“I have been in plenty of bars when the TABC checks happened, and this was not like anything I have ever seen before,” Camp added.
Lots of others confirmed what Camp said. Justin McCarty, who worked security for the bar, saw an officer throw Gibson to the ground. “It was just brutal,” he said.
Alison Egert watched officers throw Gibson against the wall and then the floor. “Here you have this gay man who looked like he weighed 100 pounds,” she said, “thrown to the floor with six cops on top of him. That’s when I started noticing that they were only arresting men, and they seemed to be targeting the smaller men.”
“The people in there were scared,” Egert said. “They were all getting out of their (police officers’) way. No one resisted arrest. They were singling out specific people, the men who seemed more effeminate. It just seems like it was a deliberate jab at the community.”
None of the eye witnesses saw any officers getting groped or being in any way sexually harassed. Even if they had been, it doesn’t justify beating a 26-year-old to the point that he’s fighting for his life.
In the aftermath of the incident, Police Chief Jeff Halstead is saying that everyone should “take a deep breath.”
A deep breath isn’t going to change the fact that Halstead and his officers have a lot of explaining to do.
Just when you thought the Real Housewives drama was ending — after New Jersey’s table-turning finale — Bravo has announced that The Real Housewives of Atlanta will return for its second season on July 30 (10 p.m., ET).
Returning this year are aspiring country singer Kim Zolciak, entrepreneur Lisa Wu Hartwell, the outspoken NeNe Leakes and budding fashion designer Sheree Whitfield. Meanwhile, Kandi Burruss, a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and former member of Xscape, will join the mix, becoming the official fifth castmate, replacingDeShawn Snow. According to the network, the newest Housewife’s storyline will involve balancing wedding planning, writing and recording a new album as a solo artist and being a mom. Burruss is friends with Wu Hartwell.
As for the veterans, Bravo notes that upcoming Atlanta episodes will document the development of Whitfield’s She by Sheree fashion line and her dating life, Zolciak’s life after breaking up with beau “Big Poppa,” and Leakes’s upcoming self-help book for women.
Janet Jackson made her first public appearance since the passing of her brother, Michael, at the 9th Annual BET Awards on Sunday.
A grief-stricken Janet was brought on stage by host Jamie Foxx. She appeared in all white and spoke a few words.
“My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was too painful. To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family and he will forever live in our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself, thank you for your love and support. We miss him so much. Thank you so much.”
Foxx and Ne-Yo closed the show with a rendition of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There.” New Edition opened with a medley of Jackson 5 songs and Ne-Yo sang “Lady in My Life.”
The King of Pop’s father, Joe Jackson, also made an appearance at the show, which was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
Beyonce stunned the crowd earlier today at the Philadelphia show of her "I Am Tour" when she stopped the normal set list to pay tribute to the late Michael Jackson, performing his song "I Can't Help It" from his breakthrough album "Off The Wall". Check it out below.
Wow, that was absolutely amazing. Usually I don't feel much soul or emotion from Beyonce when she sings, talks, or performs, but I really felt her heart with this. I've always just thought of her as somebody who got pushed into singing and performing but doesn't really love music as a passion, so I was surprised that she chose "I Can't Help It" from his "Off The Wall" album, considering that it wasn't even a single. I guess everybody in America would know it though, but still, it was a good choice. "Off The Wall" is my favorite MJ album so it was definitely beautiful to be able to see Bey sing it in such an honest way. She sounded flawless, like her voice was a gift from God, and I'd even love to see her release a proper cover on a compilation or something. Watching this brings tears to my eyes and for once I saw Beyonce as human instead of a poor little rich girl, a dummy, or a diva. Music really can bring people together like nothing else, and that's why it's the greatest thing in the world! I love you Michael xox!
01 Ben (Live) 02 Shake Your Body (With The Jacksons- Live) 03 I'll Be There (With The Jacksons- Live) 04 Medley (With The Jacksons- Live) 05 I'll Be There (Alternative Closing) 06 You Can't Win (Disco Mix) 07 Upside Down (Live - Diana Ross & Michael Jackson) 08 Killing Me Softly (With The Jacksons) 09 On The Wall (Live) 10 Surprise Song (With The Jacksons) 11 Call On Me (Original Mix) 12 Cinderella Stay Awhile (Bonus Track from limited edition Forever Michael) 13 Girl Don't Take Your Love From Me (Bonus Track from limited edition Rockin' Robin) 14 I Like You The Way You Are - Don't Change Your Love On Me (Bonus Track from limited edition Rockin' Robin) 15 The Tracks Of My Tears (with Jackson 5 - Rehearsal Demo) 16 When We Grow Up (with Roberta Flack) 17 Can't Get Ready For Losing You (Jackson 5)
01 Carousel (Full Version) 02 Hot Street (Unreleased - Thriller Sessions) 03 The Girl Is Mine (Demo) 04 The Lady In My Life (Full Version) 05 Trouble (Unreleased - Thriller Sessions) 06 Nite Line (Unreleased - Thriller Sessions) 07 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Demo) 08 Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' (Extended) 09 Beat It- Solo (Eddie Van Halen) 10 There Must Be More To Life Than This (Demo with Freddie Mercury on Piano) 11 There Must Be More To Life Than This (Complete Version with Freddie Mercury) 12 State Of Shock (with Freddie Mecury) 13 Baby Be Mine (Demo) 14 Billie Jean (Demo 2) 15 Billie Jean (Extended) 16 Billie Jean (Rare 1982- 12 Inch Instrumental) 17 Billie Jean (Acapella)
01 Got The Hots (Song From Thriller Sessions) 02 Eaten Alive (M.Jackson & Diana Ross) 12 inch mix 03 Love Never Felt So Good (Demo) 04 Bad (Pepsi Commercial) 05 Come Together (MoonWalker Version) 06 Groove Of Midnight (Demo) 07 Je Ne Veux Pas La Fin De Nous (M.Jackson & Siedah Garret) 08 Another Part Of Me (Extended Dance Mix) 09 Smooth Criminal (Acapella) 10 Smooth Criminal (Moonwalker Version) 11 Cheater (Radio Edit) 12 Dirty Diana (Live Bad Tour) 13 I Just Can't Stop Loving You (With Intro) 14 Off The Wall (Live Bad Tour) 15 The Way You Make Me Feel (Live At The Grammy's 1988) 16 Man In The Mirror (Live At The Grammy's 1988)
01 Rock With You (Live Bad Tour) 02 If You Don't Love Me (Unreleased Dangerous Sessions) 03 Serious Effect (Unreleased Dangerous Sessions) 04 Mind Is The Magic 05 Bumper Snippet (kid) (Instr. Dangerous Sessions) 06 What About Us (Earth Song demo) 07 Why You Wanna Trip On Me (Acapella) 08 Will You Be There (Demo) 09 I'll Be There (Pepsi Commercial) 10 Who Is It - Acapella 1992 11 Who Is It (Acapella on Oprah) 12 Man In The Mirror (Live Dangerous Tour) 13 Dirty Diana (feat. Slash - Live) 14 Elisabeth I Love You (Live 1996) 15 You Were There (Live At Sammy Davis Jr.'s 65th Anniversary) 16 For All Time (Demo)
01 Beat It (Live feat. Slash) 02 Dangerous (Acapella At Mexican Court) 03 Words From Michael From History 04 Ghosts (Demo 1) 05 Ghosts (Demo 2) 06 Scream-They Don't Care About Us-In the Closet (Live Munich '97) 07 Billie Jean (Live '98) 08 Escape (Unreleased) 09 Break Of Dawn (Demo) 10 Shout (B-Side) 11 Prayer For Peace (Instrumental) 12 You Rock My World (Remix) feat. Jay Z 13 We've Had Enough (extented version) 14 We Be Ballin (Master Mix) - Ice Cube, Shaquille O'Neal & Michael Jackson 15 Fall Again (Michael Jackson & Glenn Lewis) 16 Crush (Michael Jackson & Lenny Kravitz) 17 What More Can I Give 18 Todo Para Ti (What More Can I Give - Spanish version)
01. Someone In The Dark (Opening Version) 02. Landing 03. Alone 04. Discovery 05. School 06. Home 07. Intrusion 08. E.T. Phone Home 09. Chase 10. Saying Goodbye 11. Someone In The Dark (Closing Version)
01 Wanna be Startin Something 02 Human Nature 03 Heartbreak Hotel 04 Off The Wall 05 I Want you Back 06 Rock with You 07 Lovely One 08 Workin Day and Night 09 Beat It 10 Billie Jean 11 Shake your Body 12 Thriller 13 I Just Can't Stop Loving You 14 Bad
Michael Jackson's close friend Uri Geller has spoken out to Us Weekly about the king of pop's untimely death.
"I'm devastated. I just don't want to believe it," says Geller ""He is my best friend. I just can't believe."
Geller also told Sky News that he believed Jackson to be in fine health.
"He was in good shape. ... I'm not a doctor, but I can only assume he was under immense stresses and pressures, and you can ask any doctor, stress is a killer," he said. "The pressure of these concerts, putting under huge pressures, he was a perfectionist. That could have been what did it. But that's just my opinion."
Jackson was set to headline 50 sold-out shows at London's O2 Arena beginning in July, billed "This Is It" -- his final London performances.
"I think it was a mistake to target 50 shows. 3, 4, 5 maybe 10 shows is enough," said Geller. "He was healthy, aerobically fit. I remember him here in my house, and he wouldn't touch junk food. So now... to confront this devastating reality that Michael is dead is just... I want to wake up tomorrow and think this is a dream and that he is not dead."
Added Geller, "He was a happy man when fans were around - he drank their love. He loved what he did, but somewhere in his deep dark corners of his heart, he was a confused man and a lonely person. The reason was because nobody could understand him.
"He is in heaven now, a better place than us. God rest his soul." [SOURCE]
Gellar isn't the only one to speak out though, with one of Jackson's attorneys Brian Oxman telling CNN that he thought MJ was over-medicating.
"I talked to his family about it. I warned them. I said 'Michael is overmedicating' (and that) ... it's all going to break our hearts. It was a serious problem"
Oxman said Jackson was taking painkillers to deal with chronic problems related to old injuries, including a broken leg and fractured vertebrae.
But, asked to say who might have been enabling the overmedication he claims was happening, Oxman would not name names.
"I don't want to make finger-pointed of any kind" until a cause of death is determined, Oxman said. [SOURCE]
Buckle up everybody because this is only the tip of the iceberg. Can you imagine all the lies and truths that are about to come out about MJ? Every man and their dog will be trying to get some publicity from this and it's going to be extremely hard to separate fact from fiction. Will the autopsy finally reveal the secrets behind Michaels plastic surgery? Who will take his children? Is he even their biological father? Is he bankrupt? There are a lot of questions about Michael and his secretive life, which lets face it, we all want to know, but I hope he can be remembered for his talent and contribution to the arts first and foremost, and not all the controversy and tabloid scandals.
Janet Jackson's manager has just released the following statement on Jan's behalf following the sudden death of her older brother Michael earlier today.
Janet Jackson is grief stricken and devastated at the sudden loss of her brother. She is in pre-production for a movie and is flying immediately to California to be with her family.
Janet is currently working on Tyler Perry's latest film "Why Did I Get Married Too", as well as her new album with long time collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
It's well known that Michael & Janet were the closest to one another out of all the Jackson siblings, being inseparable as children, and collaborating together on their 1995 hit "Scream."
This is so sad for Jan. I remember in one of the biographies that I have about Janet, it has this story were the interviewer went to speak to Michael when he was just getting big, and he bought Janet along to the interview even though she was still a kid then. He made the interviewer ask Jan the questions, then she had to rely the message to Michael, then he would tell her his answer and she would tell the interviewer! Supposedly it was because he kept being asked all these questions he didn't like, so if he did it through his sister it was easier to avoid answering things he didn't want and would throw the journalist off. Anyways my point was they were so close and shared many funny little things like that, and I remember reading that she used to follow him around the house all the time and look up to him when they were living together as children. They had their ups and downs over the years but she must really be feeling inconsolable at this point.
I thought I'd do a post where everybody could leave a comment with their favourite MJ moments, songs, or albums. I'm really upset about his death and concerned for his family, but I think we all need to think positively and celebrate everything that he's given music. Michael's talent was a gift from God and I'm relieved that now he'll be able to escape all the rumours and negativity that the media spread about him. Anyways check out my two selections below.
I chose "Ben" because not only was it his first number one hit, but it was like a sign of the greatness that was going to come. It's sung so beautifully and the lyrics make me think about him and how misunderstood he was.
The other song I chose is a little silly, but it's really sweet and sincere. "He's My Brother" was released by Michaels sister La Toya in 1989 for her album "Bad Girl". It's a great song and really celebrates him in a positive way. It's so a happy and joyful, but at the same time it's making me sad because I'm thinking about his family, especially Toy and Jan. Janet was the closest to Michael out of anyone so she must be inconsolable, but I'm trying not to think about that too much or I'll be too upset.
What was your favorite Michael Jackson moment or song?
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It has just been confirmed that "Giving Myself" will serve as the official third single from Jennifer Hudsons self-titled debut album. The Robin Thicke produced and penned ballad has recently been sent to Urban AC radio formats, but there's currently no news on a music video.
The news comes as a surprise since the Timbaland produced "Pocketbook" was previously announced as the third single, with reports even emerging that a video had been shot.
"Giving Myself" follows the successful "If This Isn't Love", which peaked at #5 on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart and #63 on the Hot 100, as well as performing extremely well on BET's 106 & Park and topping the urban adult airplay charts. Anyways check out Giving Myself below.
Damn, do you know how bad I was looking forward to "Pocketbook" being the next single? That's my jam! "Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook!" I guess being pregnant though she probably can't really film a video to the up-tempo, so they thought they'd drop another ballad and then if it picks up they might try film a really simple clip. It's a beautiful song so I'm not mad and I hope it does well. I love J-Hud!
It's been a long time but finally we have a new joint from R&B singer Tweet. Titled "It's You", which popped up earlier today on the "Life On Mars" mixtape. Tweet is currently working on her third studio album "Love, Tweet" which is set to feature production from Timbaland, Danja, and Novel, though the album has been in the works for years now and there's currently no release date.
Hmm, not bad. I'm loving the beat but it sound strikingly similar to another song but I can't put my finger on it. I'm not a mega Tweet fan but I do like her, I own her first two albums and I think she has her own style and vibe going on. Her soft & soulful vocals always stand out for me so I'm definitely looking out for that new album, though I'm sceptical as to whether it'll ever get released or not.
LeToya Luckett is preparing to release her new album "Lady Love" soon and now a new track from the project has leaked. Check out "I Don't Need You" below.
OMLetoya this is amazing. I love the way they keep the beat simple so that LeToya's vocals and lyrics do the talking. The song really tells a story and it builds so in the final chorus she really starts belting out. The song just has a lot of feeling and depth to it, and it's also really empowering which is good. LeToya's style actually reminds me of Keyshia Cole because you can really feel whatever she's singing and there's just a lot of realness to it. Every single track from "Lady Love" has been amazing and I really think we could be looking at one of the best R&B albums of the year.
A little while ago we got the very disappointing video to Beyonce's new single "Ego", and now we have the remix with Mr Ego himself Kanye West. The song is currently doing ok in the charts, sitting at #77 on the Hot 100 and #16 on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles so check it out below.
Three words - "Yawn, boring, NEXT!" I didn't think it was possible for this video to be even worse than it was last time, but somehow they managed and proved that Kanye is just as unnecessary in the music video as he is in the song. The video would've been good if Bey hadn't already done it in Single Ladies and a bit in Diva, but we've been there done that so move on. Oh and I have to mention that her curly hair looks like a filthy 10-year-old mop that you've left in the bucket too long and it's become matted and stuck together. I also don't like hearing Kanye rap about his big "ego" either, coz I just can't imagine him having a big one. I'm sorry but he looks like Joe average to me, he just doesn't look like somebody who's packin'. Anyways I can't wait for the "Sweet Dreams" clip though because I just know Bey will look stunning and hopefully she'll shut the music video game down again with it.
Tom returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine's night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, however, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame is the only one will believes he's innocent...
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