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Are You Feeling Nicki Minaj’s Look From The ‘Kid Choice Awards’? + The New York Times Calls Her ‘Influential Female Rapper Of All Time’

1 Apr

Ok so if Kimberly Jones continues on into 2012 with Onika Maraj stealing her style I’m convinced she’s just barking for promotion. Clearly Nicki Minaj is setting herself apart from any female persona that ever went big in hip hop including Melissa Elliott.

Nicki showed up to perform last night at the ‘Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards’ in what can only be described as a ‘The Last Train Ride To Tokyo” motif..

I’m sure this was a huge hit for her fan base…….

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New Music: Nicki Minaj Ft. Drake/Nas/Young Jeezy/ – ‘Champion’

28 Mar

Nicki Minaj has recruited some top heavy ammunition for her forthcoming album and the proof can be found in the pudding. Label Mate Drake, Young Jeezy, and hip hop royalty Nas join Nicki Minaj on the highly anticipated ‘Champion’.

It’s quite the best Nicki flow I’ve heard in a while and she definitely holds her own among her male counterparts. It would have been cool to see them go ham but the mellow ‘Champion‘gives us opportunity to divulge and take in their signature styles one by one.

Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded will be in stores April 2nd in both standard and deluxe versions

Check out the new track below

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[Promo Shotz] Check Out Monica’s Album Cover For ‘New Life’

19 Mar

Mo looks breathtakingly beautiful, almost as if she’s posing for the playbill of a Broadway play. Her album New Life is coming closer to fruition which means it’s pending release date is just around the corner. New Life will feature appearances from Brandy (It All Belongs To Me) , Wale (Take A Chance), and Rick Ross (Anything To Find You). The standardized version will consist of 12 tracks and 15 accompanying the deluxe edition.

Monica’s seventh studio album will roll into stores & digital on April 10th.

Props to RonaldMatters 4 providing the source

Album Cover: Chris Brown Unveils ‘Fortune’ Album Cover + Announces Release Date

1 Mar

Chris Brown may have had a few minor meltdowns via Twitter last week but today he assures his fans it’s all about the music as he shows off the official artwork for upcoming album Fortune. Chris Brown’s 5th studio album will feature ‘Strip’ and newly released single ‘Turn Up The Music’  which will include his remix with ex wifey Rihanna.

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New Video: Chris Brown ‘Turn Up The Music’ + Is C Breezy Appearing On Rihanna’s ‘Birthday Cake (Remix)’?

17 Feb

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1st up Check out Chris Brown newest video Turn Up The MusicFrom Cab to Club, Chris turns up the music and dances nonstop in the futuristic visuals for his latest single. He has traces of the movie ‘Eyes Wide Shut‘ looming over complete with all the gyrating his fans have come to love. Michael Jackson would definitely be proud from the homage he is paying..

Now click ahead for all the info surrounding Chris Brown and Rihanna music collaboration…

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New Music: Melanie Amaro – ‘Respect’ + X-Factor Is Getting A Major Facelift & My Two Cents..

2 Feb

If you’ve slept under a rock in the past year then you would have missed America’s newest sweetheart snag the X-Factor crown, scoring a $1 million dollar contract and a Pepsi commercial to debut during this years Superbowl. Well the British Virgin Islands beauty is ready for her close-up as she samples The Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” which will be featured in her Pepsi Commercial which will co-star Elton John

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Blast From The Past: D’Angelo Resurfaces In Paris & Performs ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel) [Video’s Inside]

1 Feb

Homegrown Talent and 804s own Michael “D’Angelo” Archer is finally giving music a go once again and the singer showcased his talents across the pond in Europe in a series of concert appearances.

The crown prince of neo-soul is on track to make a return musically and will play several places including Stockholm, Copenhagen and Paris concluding on Friday (Feb 3rd). This is a first for D’Angelo who’s career has been somewhat dormant since 2000. 

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Breaking News: Don Cornelius Found Dead; Possible Apparent Suicide!

1 Feb

Wow a dark moment in pop culture today and a sad way to start off Black History Month…

According to TMZ‘Soul Train’ creator Don Cornelius was found dead of an apparent suicide

Get the full story below

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My Prayers Have Been Answered: Adele Set To Perform At The 54th Annual Grammy’s

31 Jan

Thank you Sweet Baby Jesus for answering my late night prayers and seeing that Adele graces the stage at the Grammy Awards this year.

After an abrupt health scare and emergency surgery things weren’t looking so great for the best selling artist of 2011 as her singing voice was in serious jeopardy. Well after going under the knife in November (recurrent vocal cord hemorrhage), the UK singer WILL be in attendance where she will also be performing. The Recording Academy confirmed this on today (Jan 31th)

Adele tweeted the exciting news today as well :“Ima be, Ima be singing at the Grammys. It’s been so long I started to forget I was a singer! I can’t wait, speak soon xx”

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Music News: Nicki Minaj Breaks Vevo Record + Ne-Yo Leaves Def Jam For New Job @ Motown

25 Jan

Nicki Minaj gimmick or not has defied the odds and crossed over to unexpected heights and the Young Money Queen isn’t letting up anytime soon. Nicki who premiered her Hype Williams produced ‘Stupid Hoe’ video last week managed to break VEVO records with the most views in a 24 hr period….48 million views to be exact. That’s the most for any video premiere. Nick tweeted that that she wanted to protect her artwork 

“Can’t premiere on a network b/c it’s important that my art is not tampered with, or compromised prior to you viewing it for the 1st time.”

Although the video has garnered millions of views and broke a online record, Nicki’s visuals haven’t came without  scrutiny. Some viewers have complained that the video causes seizures and the vulgar lyrics are in bad taste. You agree?

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