Monday, 30 March 2009
'Patron Tequila'
Friday, 27 March 2009
iTunes Will Start Variable Pricing April 7th
The move, part of a new "variable-pricing" strategy that will also lower the price of selected songs, is an attempt by the music industry to wring more revenue from digital downloads in the battle to offset declining CD sales. Label executives contend the new pricing will allow them to offer packaged downloads of songs that might entice consumers to spend more on music.
New Kelly Clarkson & BEP Covers
This is the alternate cover for The Black Eyed Peas new single Boom Boom Pow (Download). For the original one click here. The release of this track has been moved forward a week to March 30th.
Ashley Tisdale Sets Album Release Date
"Hey guys! I have really exciting news and I couldn't wait to tell you. I got the official word that the album is coming out June 16th!!!!! I am so excited because I've worked so hard on this album and I can't wait for you guys to hear it! I'll check back in later! Love you guys!" xoxo –Ashley
Lil Kim (Ft. T-Pain) 'Download'
Download / Download
Two New Mario Tracks
Download / Average Chick
Download / Late Night
Thursday, 26 March 2009
Timberlake NOT Working On New Album
Justin Timberlake fans, don't hold your breath waiting for a new album. Timberlake, whose last disc, FutureSex/ LoveSounds, came out in 2006, tells EW that he's "not working" on new music right now. The singer -- who's executive producing a new MTV reality competition series called The Phone (premiering April 21) -- has been hitting the studio lately, but only to produce tracks for other artists, like T.I. ("Dead and Gone") and Ciara ("Love Sex Magic").
"Right now, I like the idea that things can just kind of pop up and if they feel right I can do them," says Timberlake. "Committing to my own sort of project, that’s like, 'Okay, let me block out two years of my life and do it.' I was heavily fulfilled with the last one and I always have this thing with myself that if I can’t sleep because I need to do it, then I’m gonna do it. But if I’m not losing sleep over it then…" {Source}
While I'm sure Justin's fans won't be too pleased, I can't say I'm particularly fussed. It's hard to deny his 'hit-making' ability on the collabo front...just ask Madonna, T.I and Ciara. However, I think he will come running back to music as soon as he starts to lose the limelight and the work dries up.
Doll Domination 2.0 Tracks Leaked
US Billboard Top 10
Expect Boom Boom Pow to bullet to #1 next week.
Girls Aloud 'Untouchable' Video Premiere
I have two issues with this; first of all this song is The Loving Kind minus 30%, if TLK didn't burn the charts up then I doubt this will. Secondly the video is very blah and probably a waste of money that could have been channelled into recording for a new album. I expect this will crack the top 20, but don't expect much more. Nice use of auto-tune in the verses though :-)
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Keri Hilson Bonus Track
P.S - From first day sales, it looks as if Keri will sell 80k - 90k in her first week. Not a bad tally, and more than most expected.
Radar To Be Single #4?
As amazing a song it is (10/10), I think it would tank on the charts. Surely every fan now has this song twice anyway! Fan favourites's Kill The Lights or Unusual You would be better choices.
New Cassie
Download / Let's Go Crazy
Flo Rida 'R.O.O.T.S' Leaked
Track Listing
11. Never
Download / R.O.O.T.S
Tuesday, 24 March 2009
Wale (Ft.Lady Gaga) - Chillin
IMHO Wale adds nothing to the track; his style has been used and used and killed over the last ten years. The only reason why Kanye West and Lil' Wayne survived is because they've changed direction. Artists like Nas and 50 cent, who refuse to move away from monotonously rapping over a looping melody, have crashed and burned. Having Gaga may breathe a bit of life into this track, but the other three quarters of it is plain boring to listen to. Next.
TLC To Reuinte For Japanese Tour
She then follows up her statement, adding, ''Chilli [Rozonda Thomas] and I just met about our Japan dates! We are performing 17 songs.'' Furthermore Watkins revealed details about her upcoming solo album. "I'm going in2 the studio with Brian Michael Cox and Shakesphere ('No Scrubs')," she states.
TLC split in 2008 but T-Boz said that this might not be the end. Instead, Boz insisted a farewell tour will be kicked off sometime before she releases her solo project. Tour dates for their upcoming Japan tour are still under wrap.
Keri Hilson iTunes Bonus Track & Booklet
Winehouse New Music 'Too Dark And Reggae'
"Amy was very productive during her stay in St Lucia. She wrote a hell of a lot of songs, but the majority of them just aren't hitting the mark." A source tells The Sun." She seems to have ditched her trademark vintage soul sound and is now heavily influenced by reggae." Claims the spy.
"Her bosses don't think it's a wise move to change her style so sharply and have told her that. The lyrics are very dark indeed. While she's known for her confessional style and has been very successful with it, many of the tracks are near the knuckle."
Keri Hilson 'Knock You Down' Video Premiere
Loving this video. Her album In A Perfect World is released today in the states so ensure you grab yourself a copy.
Monday, 23 March 2009
Madonna To Release Greatest Hits
Russian Duo Split
"Last December a staff meeting attended by Yulia, Lena and Boris took place. Parties had unanimously decided to cease the ''operation of t.A.T.u. in full-time mode". This decision was not spontaneous, it was long-grown.
For the sake of ethics I will not mention the reasons behind it, I'll just say that these have nothing to do neither with creative nor with economic aspects."
The message goes on to detail a large amount of forthcoming releases and information regarding t.A.T.u. next endeavors. Click HERE for read more!
Ciara 'Love Sex Magic' Video Premiere
This UK banning of music videos on Youtube is so annoying! I've been hunting this video down for too long. Anyway, this clip is very hot, although I am still a bit irritated by her reluctace to perform any sort of organized choreography. Ciara is an A-Mazing dancer (see here) and she ought to play that to her strengh; a music video is the ideal palce to showcase her talent.
New Kelly Rowland Clip
Sunday, 22 March 2009
New Flo Rida Leak
Download / Be On You
Lily Allen 'Not Fair Video Premiere
This video is trying to be artistic and unique, but if you ask me it just comes off looking a bit low budget. I love Ms Allen and I love It's Not Me, It's You, but the single choice and video concept threaten both their successes. F*uck You or Everyone's At It next please!
New Ciara Clip 'Feelin' On My'
X Factor Winner Jackson Dropped
"I had a great year and learned so much recording and releasing my album," said Jackson, who released his debut record, Right Now, last October. Every artist knows these things can go either way. I'm really looking forward to my tour and doing more writing."
Friday, 20 March 2009
Keri Hilson Bonus Track
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
PCD To Re-release Doll Domination
There is a rumour that they have dueted with Britney, since Nicole said they would be most likely recording a track together while on tour. Other speculation surrounds a record with Lady Gaga, with whom they toured in the UK. I expect the Dolls' label is hoping for a surge in sales after the success of Jai Ho because it is widely publisized that Doll Domination has failed toperform sales-wise.
This era is messy! What happened to Bottle Pop? They have already had five singles and the album isn't even six months old!
Monday, 16 March 2009
BOA's English Debut LP Leaks
I'm A Cheat (Demo For Christina Milian)
New Flo Rida Leak
BEP - Boom Boom Pow (Radio Edit)
Cilmi Cameos On Enrique Single
Enrique Iglesais and Gabriella Cilmi performed his new single Takin Back My Love on some foreign TV network yesterday. (Can I still call it 'new single'?) I've had it for about six months and the album has been out about four!
He lip synced the whole way which is unusual for him, but preferable as he sounds horrendous when singing this song life. I would never have Cilmi to this record, but in a strage way she suits it with her Winehouse-esque vocals giving the verse new life.
Mya 'Blackout' (Demo Clip For Rihanna)
Download / Blackout
Girls Aloud 'Untouchable' Promo CD
Sunday, 15 March 2009
New Ciara
The Pussycat Dolls 'Jai Ho' Video Premiere
Check out The Pussycat Dolls special video for their version of A.H Rahman's 'Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)- the Oscar winning song from the hit movie 'Slumdog Millionaire'.
Same ol', Same ol' if you ask me. On a random note, their budget for this their 2nd go round must be hella high. Their 'Doll Domination' LP belly-flopped on the charts, yet they are churning out video after video, single after single. For that I can't hate, keep trying till it works, ey?
Friday, 13 March 2009
Ciara's Fantasy Ride Album Cover
Lily Kicks Off At A Paparazzo
Authorities are likely to look into the attack - as there is photographic evidence - and Lily may be arrested very shortly.The singer was set to embark on a tour of America soon, but - like Amy Winehouse - Allen's visa may now be in jeopardy because of any legal troubles that may arise from her assault.
What's the big deal; okay she may have slightly over reacted, but he did smash into her car! For the whole set of photos click here
Cassie's New Single Leaks
The song seems to have been met with low opinions, but I happen to quite enjoy it. I love everything she touches, and I guess I was just very relieved it wasn't a cover of that reggae song of the same name from decades ago!
Thursday, 12 March 2009
Jackson Dates To Stretch Into 2010
Pre-sale tickets for Jackson's first ten dates sold out on Tuesday but some fans complained of "technical problems" trying to register online. Ticketmaster director Chris Edmonds said demand was "unprecedented".
FUCK Me Video Premiere
Download / If U Seek Amy [MQ]
Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Rehab (Timbaland Remix)
Yet More New Keri Hilson
Stefani AKA Lady Gaga
Track Listing
01 Something Crazy
02 Wish You Were Here
03 No Floods
04 Words
05 Red And Blue
Download / Red and Blue [EP]
Beyonce's Next Singles Are..
Beyonce has also finished two new music videos to keep fans happy while she's crisscrossing the globe: Broken-Hearted Girl, from the ballad-heavy I Am... half of her recent double album, and ...Sasha Fierce's up-tempo Ego. Beyonce co-directed the latter clip with her choreographer. "My goal for [the 'Ego' video] is simplicity," she says. "In Single Ladies, I saw this old tape of Bob Fosse's wife, and I used that as inspiration. I thought in this world, with all the technology and everything that's going on, to strip everything down -- great idea. So I kind of did the same thing, but glossy and black, for 'Ego.'"
One thing that the video for Ego won't share with Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) is a certain animatronic appendage. "I didn't have the Sasha Fierce hand [in the video]," she laughs. "But I have it on the tour. It's actually even more wild -- I have to figure out how I'm going to perform with that hand!" {Source}
I'm not particularly a fan of Broken-Hearted Girl, although I feel Ego sounds like a sure-fire radio hit - especially with the much-rumored Kanye West feature. Aso, how many singles do you think the Sasha Fierce era can handle? Two more? Or will she pull a Rihanna and go to ten?
'Circus' Sees Sales Boost Following Tour
Jackson Reveals London Gig Dates
More than a million people have reportedly registered to buy tickets, which go on sale in two stages later this week. The shows will take place on 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 22, 24, 26 and 28 July. Promoter Randy Phillips said demand had "exceeded our wildest expectations".
New Carrie Underwood
The Dream iTunes Bonus Track
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
'My Pussy Is Hanging Out!!'
LOL @ around 0:30 listen to Britney let loose about her wardrobe malfunction..
September 'Can't Get Over' Promo CD
After the huge success that was Cry For You which was released about a billion years ago, her record label have thrown themselves well and truly behind this record. I have seen television adverts for this single, so her label must have faith. Personally, I don't think much of this record. I couldn't quite bring myself to click purchase on iTunes for this record, although I think it might be a grower and will no doubt be played hard in the clubs. Watch this space.
UPDATE: I now LOVE it, it is a major grower!
YouTube UK Bans Music Videos
Steve Porter, head of the PRS, said he was "outraged... shocked and disappointed" by YouTube's decision. In a statement, Mr Porter said the move "punishes British consumers and the songwriters whose interests we protect and represent". The PRS has asked YouTube to reconsider its decision as a "matter of urgency".