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Mariah Carey Debuts ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)’
Mariah Carey debuts her new song 'You're Mine (Eternal)' to help fans ring in Valentine's Day. The singer's latest single is set to appear on her upcoming album, 'The Art of Letting Go.'
Mariah Carey Reveals New Single & Album Release Date
Exciting news for all of Mariah Carey's Lambs! As promised, the famed singer announces a new single arriving this week and a new album soon after.
Miguel Highlights ‘Simplethings’ on New Song
Miguel's girl is easy to please. She's looking for "someone real" and "someone true" on his new song 'Simplethings,' which rests on the new soundtrack for the HBO series 'Girls.'
Did Beyonce Appoint Jay Z as Her New Manager?
Did Beyonce fire her current manager and appoint Jay Z to head the business side of her career? That's the big news circulating in the land of entertainment today.
Mary J. Blige Joins Disclosure for ‘F For You’ Video
Mary J. Blige is no stranger to collaborations. The R&B singer has worked with Beyoncé, Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Diddy -- just to name a few. Out of all of the MJB-collabos, none go as far into the realm of '90s-house like the just released team-up with Disclosure, ‘F For You.’
Justin Timberlake, ‘The 20/20 Experience – 2 of 2′ – Album Review
With the second installment of ‘The 20/20 Experience’ we get an earnest view into why Justin Timberlake returned to music. In March, the New York Times declared '1 of 2' of the project (with a forward headline) ‘New Songs For a Side Career...
Janelle Monae, ‘The Electric Lady’ – Album Review
One can try to place Janelle Monáe into a box, but that would accomplish nothing. This is a woman who thrives by expressing herself through various genres, which is showcased most excellently on her new album, 'The Electric Lady,' out Sept. 10.
R. Kelly Announces ‘Black Panties’ Release Date
R. Kelly is finally giving his fans what they've been waiting for: a release date for his 12th solo album, 'Black Panties.'
Miguel Debuts New Song ‘Can’t Sleep Together’
R&B singer Miguel is part of the Adult Swim Singles Programs, in which the late-night cable channel curates new music from artists. He brings the newly released 'Can't Sleep Together' to fans' ears.
John Legend, ‘Love in the Future’ – Album Review
In the fall of 2004, John Legend was unveiled to the world, presented to us on some he’s "The Last of the Soul Man" tip. He sang. He played. He wrote his own music. The male Alicia Keys, if you will. John Legend, legally John Stephens, lived up to the expectations. Thanks to Kanye West, will.i.am and Dave Tozer, the producers took his piano-gospel inclinations and turned them into dark,
Snoop Dogg’s ‘Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told’ Turns 15
On Aug. 4, 1998 Snoop Dogg’s first official album after leaving Death Row Records was released through Master P’s label No Limit Records. Stylistically, Snoop’s name also went from Snoop Doggy Dog to the abridged Snoop Dogg. By the point ‘Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told’ arrived, the emcee began to strip himself of the G-Funk West Coast sound by signing with a label headed by a St. Louis rap
Salt-N-Pepa’s ‘A Salt With a Deadly Pepa’ Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary
By the time, Salt-N-Pepa's second album, 'A Salt With a Deadly Pepa' was released on Aug. 2, 1988, it had only been eight months since 'Push It' made its way to Top 40 radio. It was clear that the album was a rushed release to ride the success of the hit single, and it was successful in that regard.