Keri Hilson’s sophomore album No Boys Allowed is shaping up to be a girl-power affair, as the singer/songwriter unveils her first Timabaland-produced single, “Breaking Point.” The album is slated for a fourth quarter 2010 release. A video for the song will be shot in Atlanta early September. And check out her new promo shots, as […]

Ne-Yo’s new track “Hurt Me,” rumored to be produced by his frequent collaborators Stargate, will be featured on his upcoming concept album, Libra Scale. Ne-Yo sings about a girl hell-bent on inflicting pain on him. “What’s sad is that I deserve it all,” he sings. Also, check out his new promo shots. Ne-Yo Could Be […]

On November 10th, 2006 we lost an amazing musical icon. Our very own teddy bear Gerald Levert In celebration of his wonderful life & awe-inspiring body of work, join us in honoring him on his birthday, TODAY July 13th as we continue to share with the world Gerald’s gift of song.  Atlantic and Rhino would […]

Raphael Saadiq continues his mission to keep true soul music alive with his contribution to Levi’s Pioneer Sessions.

R&B singer/producer Tank has returned with a sensual track aptly titled “Sex Music.” The Song Dynasty and Harvey Mason Jr. production is the first single from Tank’s upcoming fourth album Now or Never, his first since signing with Atlantic Records. The album is slated for release some time in September. Meet Lil Wayne’s Newest Piece […]

Word for a couple weeks was that Drake was on the remix to the Alicia Keys single “Un-Thinkable,” and even though it’s just one verse with no changes to the original track, it’s finally here. Though he co-wrote the standout single from The Element Of Freedom album, he only used his voice for background vocals. […]

“America’s Got Talent” and online sensation Alexis Jordan, 17, has signed a deal, thanks to Jay-Z! Currently at work on her debut album, Jordan recently spoke of the deal, which stemmed from her success online, specifically on YouTube. Of the call she received from Stargate, who arranged a meeting and recording session, “I thought if […]

Ciara’s hotly anticipated new single ‘Ride’ premiered literally a few moments ago. The Ludacris-assisted cut was produced by hitmakers The-Dream & Tricky Stewart and serves as the first official offering from the singer’s fourth studio album. The gritty mid-tempo reunites Ciara with the edgy sound which captivated many on her earlier material, yet does so […]

FROM THE IDOLATOR: Diddy puts his Cîroc vodka bottle down for five seconds to bring us a new dance track off his upcoming release, Last Train to Paris, the club-thumping “Hello, Good Morning,” featuring T.I. and Diddy’s creation Dirty Money. The music mogul and budding comedian will be performing the song on American Idol this […]

Already having Justin Timberlake on the hook, Jamie Foxx wanted more featured guests for his new song “Winner”. The singer/actor recruited T.I. who was just released from jail in December last year to provide additional verses to the track.

Janet Jackson and her ex, Jermaine Dupri, collaborated on the theme song for Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married Too, in which Janet also stars.