June 19, 2013

Samsung to Give Away 1 Million Copies of Jay-Z’s New LP

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*Samsung is set to giveaway 1 million copies of Jay-Z’s forthcoming album to their customers. We were unaware that Hov was even releasing an album until Game 5 of the NBA finals between Miami and San Antonio Sunday night. At the end of the 2nd quarter fans were treated to a commercial promoting the release [...]




Janet Jackson Celebrates 20 Years of ‘janet’

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*The queen of Pop … though many wouldn’t agree with that title, Janet Jackson, has remerged after getting married to her rich beau and allegedly converting to Islam. The entertainer is recently celebrated her 20th anniversary of album “janet.” Her groundbreaking fifth album has sold over 7 million copies and spawned six Hot 100 singles. [...]




Tye Tribbett to Release New Album in June

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*(Via Total Prayze) – Tye Tribbett’s new single “If He Did It Before … Same God” enters at No. 1 on iTunes. The single is also No. 17 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Singles chart. And his Motown Gospel debut project, Greater Than, will be in stores on June 4, says TotalPrayze.com. On the historic night [...]




Brian McKnight to Release New (Non Porn) Album

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*Brian McKnight must have found out that his grungy nasty new style of sexually infused lyrics was not so welcome. So he’s gone back to his conventional style with his new eOne Music release. On April 2, fans of his original style will get to enjoy 16 new tracks on his first album in two [...]




EUR Bits: Eve’s ‘Lip Lock,’ Rosario’s New Gig, Jurnee’s ‘True Blood’

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*As reported here yesterday, there’s finally an ETA on Eve‘s long awaited album! The “She Bad Bad” rapper has announced that Lip Lock will drop on May 14. As her first album in more than 10 years, Eve said, “Lip Lock is the album I’ve always wanted to make and it represents me coming back [...]




Charles Jenkins Launches New Songwriting Contest

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*Inspired People recording artist Charles Jenkins launches the national Inspired People Music Songwriting Contest for the forthcoming album, scheduled to be recorded in April 2013. The contest started on Monday and will continue through February 22 at 12:00 a.m. CT. The winner will be announced on Friday, March 8. Jenkins penned “You’ve Been A Friend” [...]




Leela James Honors Etta James with an Album

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*Leela James has a lot more than her name in common with music idol, Etta James. She earned the nickname “Baby Etta” for her strong voice, and says what’s on her mind. Just like Etta did. “She’s didn’t take no stuff; I don’t take no stuff. I can just relate to that,” Leela said in a recent [...]




New Rihanna Album Coming in November?

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*Rihanna will release her seventh studio album this November, according to a tweet from Def Jam France that has since been deleted. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] According to Idolator, Rihanna will reportedly drop the set’s first single on Monday, Sept. 17. After Rihanna’s  fans heard the announcement, Def Jam’s French arm deleted the initial [...]




Nas Speaks Candidly About Relationship With Kelis and Life Journeys

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*In the latest issue of Complex magazine, Nas says while life has it’s great moments, life still has its challenges and also was very open about the issue of he and Kelis had as a couple. He said things changed drastically after they wed, saying it all went a different direction when money issues began [...]




Regina Belle’s New Gospel Project Available in Advance

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*Acclaimed artist Regina Belle is getting ready to release her ninth album and second gospel project, “Higher.” Available in stores on June 5, the album is now accessible online at various Internet stores for only $9.99. “Higher,” which has already reached the Top 20 on the gospel radio charts, is a project that pulls on [...]




Erykah Badu Wants to Blow Your Mind with Two Albums

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*She wears a lot of hats these days, including mommy, midwife, spokeswoman, and singer and she’s not slowing down a bit. Erykah Badu is ready to get back in the studio for some more of that good music. She said she’s working on a solo project and a collaborative album with her group, the Cannabinoids. [...]




JJ Hairston and & Youthful Praise to Release Sixth Live Recording

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*JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise will release the highly anticipated album “After This” this spring. One of gospel’s most highly acclaimed choirs is celebrating its sixth live recording, the first since the very popular “Resting On His Promise,” with the latest project. Recorded live in July 2011 at The First Cathedral in Bloomfield, Ct., “After This” showcases Hairston’s captivating [...]




Lalah Hathaway Launches New Facebook App for New Album

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*Lalah Hathaway is all about spreading the word about her newest album and she’s doing it big. The self-proclaimed “gadget girl and tech junkie” launched a Facebook campaign to promote her sixth studio album, “Where It All Begins.” She’s offering fans to share an in-app request with four friends for a chance to win an [...]




T.I. Back in the Recording Studio

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*T.I. has tweeted that he’s back in the studio recording new tracks just one day after being released from an Atlanta halfway house. The rapper was granted early release from jail in August, but was required to spend time in a halfway house to finish out his 11-month sentence for a 2010 drug charge. T.I. [...]




Boyz II Men Return With Double Classic Album

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*Legendary guy group, Boyz II Men is celebrating 20 years with their latest album, “Twenty.” It’s a double CD project with 10 brand new songs plus 10 updated versions of classic Boyz II Men songs. “We started with a pure love for music, so to be here twenty years later still doing what we love [...]