Thursday, July 31, 2008
Obama Camp Responds to Ludacris Lyrics

Ludacris has come under fire for some of the lyrics in his song, “Politics (Obama Is Here),” off his mixtape Gangsta Grillz: The Preview.
On Senator Hillary Clinton, Luda raps: “Hillary hated on you, so that bitch is irrelevant.” On Jesse Jackson: “Jesse talking slick and apologizing for what?” On Republican nominee John McCain and President George W. Bush: “McCain don’t belong in ANY chair unless he’s paralyzed / Yeah I said it ’cause Bush is mentally handicapped.”
Senator Barack Obama’s camp has condemned the lyrics and issued a statement. Read it below.
“As Barack Obama has said many, many times in the past, rap lyrics today too often perpetuate misogyny, materialism, and degrading images that he doesn’t want his daughters or any children exposed to. This song is not only outrageously offensive to Senator Clinton, Reverend Jackson, Senator McCain, and President Bush, it is offensive to all of us who are trying to raise our children with the values we hold dear. While Ludacris is a talented individual, he should be ashamed of these lyrics.”
Labels: Ludacris
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Alicia Keys, Jack White Record Bond Theme

Alicia Keys and the White Stripes’ Jack White have recorded the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film, Quantum of Solace. The song, which is titled “Another Way To Die,” is the first duet in Bond history. White wrote and produced the song, and also played drums. The 22nd James Bond film will be released on November 7th, while the soundtrack arrives October 28th via J Records.
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Labels: Alicia Keys, Jack White
Chris Brown & Ne-Yo Wrigley Jingles Show

After announcing their Wrigley gum jingles earlier in the day, Chris Brown and Ne-Yo took to the stage to perform at a show at the Nokia Theater in NYC, which was attended by Jay-Z, Akon, and Danity Kane’s Dawn Richards.



Labels: Chris Brown, Ne-Yo
Chris Brown & Ne-Yo Remix Gum Jingles

Chris Brown and Ne-Yo were on hand to unveil their new jingles for Wrigley. Chris’ hit “Forever” will be used for Doublemint gum…like we didn’t see that one coming (”Double your pleasure, double your fun.”)
Ne-Yo has remade Big Red’s “Kiss a Little Longer” jingle. Check out the flicks from the press event held today in New York City.



Labels: Chris Brown, Ne-Yo
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Monica Gets Personal on Reality Special Video

Monica will star in a one-hour reality special following her as she works with record producer Bryan-Michael Cox and J Records A&R executives Larry Jackson and Jaha Johnson on an upcoming single for her fifth studio album Lessons Learned.
The show will track the process of creating a hit song from conception to recording to release, while also providing a peek at Monica’s home life with rapper/producer Rodney “Rocko” Hill and their two sons.
“The Single: Monica” premieres August 5th at 10 p.m. on Atlanta’s Peachtree TV. Watch some clips here.
Monday, July 28, 2008
KANYE WEST & MTV GIVE BACK TO WAR VETS
Kanye West and MTV’s ‘Choose or Lose’ teamed up to tell the stories of returning war veterans in the powerful documentary “Choose or Lose & Kanye West Present: Homecoming” set to air tonight, July 28 at 10pm ET/PT.
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Labels: Kanye West, MTV, Video
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Pussycat Dolls - When I Grow Up Darkchild Remix and Eve

Just when we posted the remix for “When I Grow Up” with Eve, another one hits with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Diddy, Lil Wayne, and Fatman Scoop. This one features an entirely new beat courtesy of Darkchild, who put it down on this remix. He’s killin’ us with the MJ “Thriller” intro.
Pussycat Dolls ft. Eve - “When I Grow Up (Remix)”
Labels: Diddy, Eve, Fatman Scoop, Lil Wayne, The Pussycat Dolls
Plies ft. Jamie Foxx & The-Dream - Please Excuse My Hands Video
Labels: Jamie Foxx, Plies, The Dream
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dr. Dre Says Detox is Coming This Winter
While out making the rounds to promote his new $400 headphones, Dr. Dre is also making renewed promises about Detox.
He tells USA Today:
“I’m just now — over the last couple of months — starting to feel that it’s going to be right and it’s something I can be proud of, and everybody is going to love it,” says Dr. Dre (aka Andre Young). “In a perfect world, I’m shooting for a November or December release.”
All I’m saying is, that album had better be the most flawless musical recording ever conceived. He goes on to say that once it finally drops, we shouldn’t hold our breath for a follow up.
“We have an entirely new thing going with the drums that’s incredible, and we’re still developing that.” All “the usual suspects” will make guest appearances, including Nas, Jay-Z and Lil Wayne.
As long as the wait for the upcoming album has been, Dre says it’ll be even longer before there’s another one. “I’m going to put this record out, promote it, tour and then become a hermit. I’m going to stay in the studio and produce.”
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Labels: Dr. Dre
Solange - SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams

Here’s the official album cover for Solange’s sophomore album SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams, in stores August 26th.
Labels: Solange Knowles
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
ANGELA SIMMONS - CENTER OF ATTENTION
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Solange’s Rap-Up Cover on E! News Video
“E! News” goes behind-the-scenes with Solange Knowles at her super-hyped cover shoot for Rap-Up’s Summer 2008 issue with fellow “Brave New Girls” Keri Hilson and Teyana Taylor, on sale now!
Get your copy today at newsstands nationwide or online.
Labels: Solange Knowles, Video
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
PICK LLOYD’S Lessons In Love ALBUM COVER Video
Lloyd’s brand new album ‘LESSONS IN LOVE‘ is dropping on August 5th and he wants CONCRETE LOOP visitors to pick his album cover. Make sure to peep the video clip above to see what he has to say. Now all you have to do is keep reading to view both covers and submit your vote.
Britney's Summer In The Studio

Check out the report via Billboard below:
Spears is said to be working "with a team of top-notch producers and Songwriters" not named in the statement, but JR Rotem, Sean Garrett, Guy Sigsworth, Danja and Bloodshy & Avant have all independently revealed that they're contributing to the as-yet-untitled project.
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The new album, for which no release date has been confirmed, will be the follow-up to last year's "Blackout," which has sold 879,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
The album was largely overshadowed by Spears' tabloid-fodder personal life and her disastrous performance of the single "Gimme More" during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Labels: Britney Spears
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Fonzworth Bentley ft. Kanye West & André 3000 - Everybody Video
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Labels: Andre 3000, Fonzworth Bentley, Kanye West, Video
NEW BRANDY INFO + PROMO PIC
Songbird Brandy is gearing up for the release of her new album, and it seems as though she’s got the internet going nuts with this new promo shot that’s leaked. Just a few days ago, she also released a bit of the new material that she’s been in the studio working on, a track entitled “List,” that also Brandy fans were going up for.
In any event, it’s been reported that Brandy will release her official first single on August 8th via her MySpace page. Her new album, which hasn’t been titled yet, will be her first release on Epic Records.
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Labels: Brandy
Monday, July 14, 2008
Q Da Kid
Check out Q Da Kid featured in the new TAG Records commercial at Tag Records
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Keri & Solange Introduce Their Rap-Up Cover Video


One of the best-selling rappers of all time and three “Brave New Girls” cover Rap-Up’s Summer 2008 issue, on sale now. The double-sided cover features Nelly and Keri Hilson, Solange Knowles, and Teyana Taylor with all-new photos and exclusive interviews. Inside this issue you’ll find:
• Nelly addresses the haters and the state of hip-hop, gives the scoop on his relationship with Ashanti, and reveals plans for a joint album with another rap superstar.
• Meet 2008’s “Brave New Girls” starring Keri Hilson, Solange Knowles, and Teyana Taylor, as well as Estelle, Kid Sister, Janelle Monáe, and Wynter Gordon.
• Plus we go one-on-one with G-Unit, The Game, Leona Lewis, Danity Kane, Rick Ross, N.E.R.D., Lloyd, Three 6 Mafia, Flo Rida, Yung Berg, and more!
• This issue is first to showcase the three-year-old magazine’s new cutting-edge design.
Get your copy at Barnes & Noble, Borders, Books-A-Million, Safeway, Vons, select 7-Elevens, and newsstands, or purchase the issue online. You can also subscribe online.
Click here to preview the issue.
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Labels: Keri Hilson, Nelly, Solange Knowles, Video
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Teairra Mari - Finding My Way Back

Teairra Mari - “Finding My Way Back”
Hear another song called “No No No” off Teairra’s upcoming album below.
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Labels: Teairra Mari, Video
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
(New!) Alicia Keys-Teenage Love Affair Remix Feat. LL Cool J

alicia keys-teenage love affair remix feat ll cool j
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Labels: Alicia Keys, LL Cool J, Remix
Rihanna Performs On Operación Triunfo Video
Hate That I Love You Ft. David Bisbal