The-Dream sits down with DJ Vlad for an exclusive interview on Vlad TV. The soft and high pitched tone singer touches on his past collaborations with Ciara, Future’s dominance of the radio airwaves in Atlanta and admits he hasn’t worked with the auto-tune champ at this stage in his career. Speaking candidly with the camera, The-Dream also weighs in on the absence of a powerhouse voice from a male R&B artist in today’s music scene.
R. Kelly and company decide to unveil the official artwork to his forthcoming album, Black Panties. The cover for the standard version features the R&B singer decked out in an all black outfit and sporting a mask that covers only half of his face. Resembling something out of The Phantom of the Opera, the cover also showcases a half-naked woman sitting on top of Kelly’s lap as the Chicago native attempts to play her like a violin. The deluxe version turns things up a notch as R. Kelly is seen laying down on the floor with a slight smirk on his face as he surrounds himself with half-naked women wearing only black underwear. Black Panties is due in stores on December 10.
1. Legs Shake f. Ludacris
2. Cookies
3. Throw Money On You
4. Poetic Sex
5. Marry The Pussy
6. You Deserve Better
7. All The Way f. Kelly Rowland
8. Right Back To My Niggas
9. Spend That f. Jeezy
10. Crazy Sex
11. Shut Up
Go behind the scenes for an exclusive look at Rihanna’s new music video for “What Now.” The singer gives the camera some commentary on the creative direction of her new visual as well as some of her staff on hand. Take a look as Riri stays busy for her new music video and condenses two days worth of work into two. “What Now” is featured on the singer’s latest album, Unapologetic.
Angie Martinez brings in Solange Knowles for an exclusive interview on her HOT 97 radio show. The conversation kicks off with the two discussing Solange’s album artwork which was inspired by an artist she says she discovered in New Orleans. Knowles continued by explaining she temporarily lived in the city and spoke highly of the culture. The sultry songstress also shared a funny story of recruiting Beyonce and Kelly to handle a bully that had been giving her a hard time at school. Before heading out, Knowles touched on her pro-spanking attitude and admitted she doesn’t eat meat.
TDE’s SZA goes off the grid and into the woods for her latest music video for “Ice Moon.” The smooth and hypnotizing song is featured on the sultry singer’s second self-released EP entitled, S. The colorful and vibrant visual finds the young artist as she makes her way from what looks like a picnic setting and into the unknown as she gets her nature walk on and explores some beautiful scenery.
Mariah Carey recently paid Angie Martinez a visit at HOT 97 in New York for an exclusive one-on-one interview. In the clip shown, Carey is questioned about her time as a judge on the popular television show, American Idol, and explains to Martinez that the experience for her was like working in hell with satan. It’s no secret the R&B diva bumped head numerous times with Nicki Minaj who also served also served as a judge on the show, however, Carey was careful not to reveal who she exactly was comparing to be Satan-like. Another interesting point the songstress decided touch on was that she loved many of the contestants but was disappointed when certain acts wouldn’t progress in the competition due to politics rather than talent.
Jhene Aiko’s new EP, Sail Out, officially releases today and fans finally get to hear in full her standout collaboration with Kendrick Lamar titled “Stay Ready (What A Life).” The beautiful singer-songwriter serves up a nice smooth and melodic jam that finds both artists showcasing their undeniable chemistry.
Justin Timberlake is out on the road and touring the states in support of his new album, 20/20 Experience (2 of 2). Brooklyn fans piled into the Barclay’s Center which hosted the singer’s most recent stop. Revolt TV was on-site to cover the event and captured the N’Sync member as he performed in a flashy tuxedo to a sold out crowd.
Check out some coverage from back in September of the beautiful songstress Jhene Aiko performing “My Mine” at the 7th Annual Manifesto Festival. The live show served as Aiko’s debut to Canadian fans. Take a look as Jhene treated crowd-goers to a powerful performance of “My Mine” which is featured on the singer’s 2011 project entitled Sailing Soul(s). Also, be on the look out for Aiko’s upcoming Sail Out EP which is set to release on November 12.
PARTYNEXTDOOR drops his debut music video for the slow and hypnotizing jam “Break From Toronto” which is featured on the R&B crooner’s self-titled project. Watch as the singer and his crew dip out around the city with a few lovely ladies before Party heads back to the bedroom for a nightcap with his love interest. There’s also some sort of recording theme going on as the singer is seen several times throughout the visual holding a camera and filming the women around him. Fans can catch PARTYNEXTDOOR currently out on the road for Drake’s Would You Like A Tour? along with Miguel, Future, and Jhene Aiko.
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