Music World: 2010

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Nicki Minaj’s Thanksgiving Feast with Rihanna, Kanye, Drake, and Keyshia Cole

Nicki Minaj served up a full course with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving night. The blonde Barbie showed her appreciation to her loyal Barbz and Ken Barbz by performing selections from her debut Pink Friday at a Hot 97-sponsored concert in New York City, along with a slew of special guests.
Kanye West joined the rap diva for “Blazin’” and “Monster,” Drake shared in her “Moment 4 Life,” and Keyshia Cole sang her single “I Ain’t Thru.”
And if that wasn’t enough, Rihanna appeared onstage for “Fly” and some more butt grabbing. “She’s the only one that can get away with doing that,” joked Nicki.
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Keri Hilson Turns Thanksgiving Pink

Keri Hilson taught New Yorkers how to do the “Pretty Girl Rock” for Thanksgiving. Riding on My Princess Academy’s “Castle of Dreams” float, the pretty-in-pink songstress sang and danced to her No Boys Allowed single in front of Macy’s Herald Square for the 84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Surrounded by young women, the “new member of music’s royalty” performed her female empowering anthem high above a pink castle.

Kanye West Gets ‘Lost’ at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Forget the floats and marching bands. Kanye West was the main attraction at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Followed by an introduction from his favorite journalist Matt Lauer, Kanye stormed the streets of Manhattan for a brief performance atop the New York Daily News float. Clad in a black peacoat, fur vest, shiny gold shirt, gold chains, and headband, the rapper lipsynched (as most do) the words to his Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album closer “Lost in the World.” Get lost with Mr. West below.

Nicki Minaj Dreams of Working with Beyoncé

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Video: Black Eyed Peas – ‘Light Up the Night’

The Black Eyed Peas continue on their 8-bit rampage in the arcade-style video preview for “Light Up the Night,” an old school-inspired cut off their album The Beginning (Nov. 30). Featuring character cameos from Space Invaders and Pac-Man, the clip shows lyrics scrolling across the screen to the beat of the Slick Rick-sampled track, with an animated will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo, and apl.de.ap popping up in the background. Light it up by watching below.

New Music: Keri Hilson f/ Kanye West – ‘Pretty Girl Rock (Remix)’

Kanye West loves a pretty girl. So it’s no surprise he jumped on the remix to Keri Hilson’s “Pretty Girl Rock.” Yeezy reunites with his “Knock You Down” collaborator for the official remix to her No Boys Allowed single. “My swag hit on ladies unknowingly/ Pleased to meet you/ It’s a pleasure knowing me,” raps the cocky superstar on the Ne-Yo and Chuck Harmony production. Does Kanye get Keri’d away? Listen below.

New Music: Trey Songz – ‘Don’t Forget Ya Ring’

Less than a week before its November 28 due date, Trey Songz unleashes the final leak off his #Lemmeholdatbeat mixtape. On the original song “Don’t Forget Ya Ring,” the ladies’ man talks dirty, reminding his married girl to put her ring back on after their sexual encounter. “No disrespect to you husbands when I lay up with your woman/ We don’t be kissing and snuggling/ She just be lickin’ and f***in’,” sings Trigga Trey. If you like it, put a ring on it below.

Video: Black Eyed Peas – ‘The Time (Dirty Bit)’

The Black Eyed Peas get digitized on the dance floor in the Rich Lee-directed video for “The Time (Dirty Bit),” the first single from their new album The Beginning, due next week. Will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap, and Taboo rock to the beat, while their 8-bit characters come to life. Join the pixelated party below.

New Music: T.I. f/ Kanye West & Kid Cudi – ‘Welcome to the World’

On the opening track to T.I.’s seventh album No Mercy (Dec. 7), Tip, Kanye West, and Kid Cudi invite listeners to a rap trifecta. With its chugging piano melody, burning bass, and repeating hi-hats, “Welcome to the World” finds the incarcerated MC stuttering out lyrics while ‘Ye stretches out his, all while Cudder hums and croons on the chorus. Step into their world below.

New Music: Kanye West x Jay-Z f/ La Roux – ‘That’s My Bitch’

Kanye West and Jay-Z appear to be making good on their promise to deliver a joint album with one of their fruits of labor, “That’s My Bitch,” hitting the net. The Q-Tip-produced tune, which features a chorus from La Roux’s Elly Jackson, rocks with a busy beat and witty rhymes.
“If Picasso was alive, he would have made her/ That’s right n***a, Mona Lisa can’t fade her/ I mean Marilyn Monroe, she’s quite nice, but why all the pretty icons always all white?/ Back to my Beyoncés,” raps Mr. Carter.

Video: Usher Performs at the 2010 AMAs

Usher threw a rave party on stage at the 2010 AMAs, performing his hit “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love” off his Versus EP. Backed by electro group Swedish House Mafia, the two-time winner led a gang of dancers to his club anthem, sliding across the stage and paying homage to James Brown with a special move. Watch below to see him channel the Godfather of Soul.

Video: Ne-Yo Performs at the 2010 AMAs

Ne-Yo delivered a cinematic medley of songs from his fourth album Libra Scale, in stores tomorrow. Kicking off the set with “Champagne Life,” the new father romanced a lady during “One in a Million,” and ripped open his shirt while singing “Telekinesis,” dancing his way to a strong finish with “Beautiful Monster.” Watch the fedora-wearing gentleman do his thing below.

Video: Black Eyed Peas Perform at the 2010 AMAs

The Black Eyed Peas fast-forwarded to 3010 with their futuristic performance at Sunday’s AMAs, during which they gave a live rendition of their hit “The Time (Dirty Bit).” Riding up and down glowing elevators, the quartet sang the lead single off their new album The Beginning (Nov. 30), lining up at the front of the stage as cube-headed dancers weaved between them. Zip into the next millennium by watching below.

Video: Diddy-Dirty Money Performs at the 2010 AMAs

Diddy-Dirty Money got sensitive during their AMA performance, debuting the newest single “Coming Home” off their oft-delayed album Last Train to Paris (Dec. 14). Fronting a floating backing band, Diddy, Dawn, and Kalenna dazzled the crowd with the triumphant tune as the Bad Boy CEO’s son Christian Combs looked on. Wash away the rain by watching the trio’s touching set below.

Video: Rihanna Opens the 2010 AMAs

A curly-haired Rihanna floated above the audience during her opening performance at this year’s American Music Awards. The Bajan babe kicked off her medley with a snippet from her sequel to “Love the Way You Lie” before jumping off of her perch to sing her hit “What’s My Name?” Joined by backup dancers, the crimson-coiffed chanteuse switched her hips to the pop jam, taking it to the dance floor by closing the performance with “Only Girl (In the World).” Watch the bumping clip below.

New Music: Sean Kingston f/ Soulja Boy – ‘BBM’

OMG! Sean Kingston types his way into the ladies’ hearts on “BBM” from his forthcoming mixtape King of Kingz. The mid-tempo jam, named after the popular BlackBerry Messenger, is an anthem for those who prefer to use modern technology to communicate with their significant other. Soulja Boy gets some female attention with a verse peppered with LOLs and ♥s.

Sean Kingston f Soulja Boy – BBM.mp3
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Video: T-Pain f/ Rick Ross – ‘Rap Song’

Nappy Boy meets Maybach Music in the video T-Pain’s “Rap Song” featuring Rick Ross, a single off his fourth album rEVOLVEr. In the T-Pain and Todd Angkasuwan-directed clip, the camera zooms past patrons frozen in time outside the club, heading inside the establishment where clubgoers are shown throwing cash at strippers, spilling drinks, and partying it up.

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Video: Flo Rida – ‘Turn Around (5, 4, 3, 2, 1)’

Flo Rida celebrates his latest hit record by jetting to Rio de Janeiro in the video for “Turn Around (5, 4, 3, 2, 1),” the lead single off his third album Only One Flo (Part 1) (Nov. 30). The sing-song rapper sips bubbly while wildin’ out on the sandy beach, all while sexy gals clad in feather headdresses get down with the rapper. Warm up with this new Flo.

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Video: Bruno Mars – ‘Grenade’

Bruno Mars explodes onto the screen in the video for “Grenade,” the second single from his debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans. The singer-songwriter goes to extremes, pushing a piano around the streets of Los Angeles, just to get to his girl, but ends up heartbroken when he finds out she wouldn’t do the same for him. Discover the tragic ending to Bruno’s love story below.

Video: Quincy Jones f/ Ludacris – ‘Soul Bossa Nostra’

Ludacris and living legend Quincy Jones hit up a speakeasy in the video for “Soul Bossa Nostra” off the producer’s tribute album Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. Luda steps into the spot where he chills with a flock of P.Y.T.s and the man of the hour, posting up on a couch where they watch singer Rudy Currence and his team of vocalists harmonize on stage.

Check out our interview with Mr. Jones, where he talks about his relationship with Amy Winehouse, favorite rappers, and thoughts on Kanye West.

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Video: Nicki MInaj Sees ‘Right Thru’ Letterman

Nicki Minaj left Roman and her other colorful alter-egos at home for her third performance on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” The Young Money rapper was just Onika Maraj as she performed her vulnerable single “Right Thru Me” dressed in blue leggings, a green top, and a blonde wig with pink tips. Watch Nicki pour her heart out below.

Sneak Peek: Black Eyed Peas – ‘Do It Like This!’

The Black Eyed Peas kick it old school in the preview for their online-only “Do It Like This!” video, where the quartet turns into 8-bit characters in the Nintendo-inspired clip. Playing like a classic arcade game, the animated vid shows each of the Peas bopping up and down at the bottom of the screen while their lyrics scroll above them. Will.i.am, Fergie, Taboo, and apl.de.ap will perform at Sunday’s AMAs before dropping their album The Beginning on November 30.

Video: Black Eyed Peas Perform on Oprah’s ‘Favorite Things’

The Black Eyed Peas jetted in from their South American tour to Harpo Studios in Chicago to perform their brand new single “The Time (The Dirty Bit)” on Oprah’s “Favorite Things” episode. Emerging from a giant snow globe, the white-hot group got the audience on its feet with the upbeat jam from their new album The Beginning, later bringing out a choir to join them for a remix to the Christmas classic “Little Drummer Boy.”

Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson Salute the Troops in ‘VH1 Divas’ Poster

Music’s brightest gals report for duty in the promo poster for “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops,” a partnership with the USO to celebrate and entertain the troops. With performances from Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson, Katy Perry, Paramore, Sugarland, and Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, the Kathy Griffin-hosted show features the ladies singing for the Armed Forces during a special gig set to air Sunday, December 5, at 9 p.m. on VH1. Hats off!

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New Music: Dr. Dre f/ Eminem & Skylar Grey – ‘I Need a Doctor’

Dr. Dre and Eminem are back at it on the Alex Da Kid-produced “I Need a Doctor” featuring vocals from Alex’s Wonderland Music artist Skylar Grey. Unlike the chronic anthem “Kush” that leaked earlier this week, this darkly-shaded tune from Detox boasts a clobbering beat, with Dre’s protégé taking on the first two verses.
“You’re supposed to fu**ing be my mentor/ I can endure no more, I demand you remember who you are/ It was you who believed in me when everyone was telling you don’t sign me,” Em raps to a lost Dre, who follows with a verse reminiscing on meeting his signee for the first time.
Producer Alex Da Kid previously hinted at the big collabo, telling Rap-Up TV it would arrive before Christmas. “When it comes out, it will probably be the biggest song in the last 10 years,” he stated.

Dr. Dre ft Eminem & Skylar Grey – ‘I Need a Doctor’.mp3

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Video: Soulja Boy f/ 50 Cent – ‘Mean Mug’

“Don’t f**k with my little ni**a,” warns 50 Cent in the video for “Mean Mug,” his hard-hitting collaboration with Soulja Boy from The DeAndre Way, due November 30. The 20-year-old rapper and his mentor rule the underground in the dark Colin Tilley-directed clip. Check out the terrible twosome mug for the cameras below.

Video: Rihanna Gets Loud on ‘Letterman’

Oh-na-na. There was no mistaking the red-haired pop star dressed in a polka-dotted Dolce & Gabbana outfit on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Rihanna shared the bill with her mentor Jay-Z on Tuesday’s show, performing her No. 1 single “What’s My Name?” from her newly released album Loud.

Video: Jesse McCartney – ‘Shake’

Jesse McCartney may no longer be the fresh-faced teen from “Summerland,” but that hasn’t stopped the ladies from loving him. Now 23, the pop heartthrob gets grown and sexy in the video for “Shake,” the lead single off his forthcoming album Have It All (Dec. 28). Dressed in a gray suit, J-Mac keeps it simple on a silver soundstage, cutting a rug with gorgeous gals who surround the singer as he romances them one at a time. Watch the lady killer in action below.

Rihanna Turns Down Playboy Offers

On her album release day, Rihanna and her Roc Nation boss Jay-Z arrived at New York City’s Ed Sullivan Theater for a taping of “The Late Show.” The “What’s My Name?” singer turned heads with her long red hair, while a bespectacled Jay opted for a more laid-back, preppy look. Hov will sit down on the couch with David Letterman while Rihanna performs on tonight’s show.

Video: Nelly Performs ‘Just a Dream’ and ‘Hot in Herre’ on ‘Ellen’

Nelly performed something old and something new on Tuesday’s “Ellen DeGeneres Show.” After giving fans “Just a Dream” from his brand new album 5.0, the St. Louis rapper took it back to 2002 with “Hot in Herre.” He will perform later today on “The Tonight Show” and sit down with comedienne Chelsea Handler on Thursday.

New Music: Nicki Minaj f/ Rihanna – ‘Fly’

Nicki Minaj and Rihanna “Fly” above life’s trials and tribulations on their latest collaboration from Nicki Minaj’s debut album Pink Friday, landing November 22. This is their second pairing following “Raining Men” from Rihanna’s Loud.

New Music: T.I. f/ Eminem – ‘That’s All She Wrote’

T.I. gets some help from Eminem on “That’s All She Wrote,” a cut off the King of the South’s upcoming album No Mercy (Dec. 7). With a tinkering beat accented by a spindly guitar melody, the track touts boisterous rhymes that fend off the haters. “So call me what you want/ Want to hate? Have a nice time/ While I get stupid paper/ Hey, my dough ain’t in this right mind!” raps Tip before the sing-song chorus and Em’s word-flipping verse. Listen to the pumping track below.

New Music: Black Eyed Peas – ‘Do It Like This!’

The Black Eyed Peas mix techno, pop, hip-hop, and house music on “Do It Like This!,” a five-and-a-half minute dance party from their new album The Beginning. Will.i.am calls out groupies and praises his beatmaking skills while Fergie busts a few bars. The hip-hop beat switches up midway for the more club-minded set.

New Music: Dr. Dre f/ Snoop Dogg & Akon – ‘Kush’

Dr. Dre goes up in smoke on “Kush,” reportedly from his long-awaited album Detox. Enlisting his highness Snoop Dogg on the ode to chronic, Dre raps about burning his blunt down to the stub on this piano-heavy jam, which features Akon crooning on the chorus. “Still I am/ Tighter than the pants on will.i.am,” jokes the Doggfather on the second verse. Blaze one below.

New Music: Keri Hilson f/ Lil’ Kim – ‘Buy You’

Keri Hilson bumbles with the Queen Bee on “Buy You,” set to be included on her sophomore album No Boys Allowed (Dec. 21). On the Polow Da Don-produced banger, the ladies wonder how they ended up with their gold-digging boyfriends. “I don’t need no broke, broke boy tryna holla/ So baby, shut it up ’til you show me the dollas,” sings Miss Keri Baby, while Lil’ Kim spits, “Can’t pay my rent with your compliments/ And I don’t need a man with no accomplishments.” Get your money up below.

New Music: Kanye West f/ Talib Kweli & Consequence – ‘Chain Heavy’

Kanye West flosses with his gaudy jewelry on “Chain Heavy,” the latest G.O.O.D. Friday release featuring Talib Kweli and Consequence. Boasting a piano-heavy beat care of Q-Tip, the theremin-laced cut sees the trio slinging bling rhymes, with ‘Ye rapping, “I am the day Ice Cube met Michael Jackson/ Keep him away, huh? Something might happen/ This is the making of a masterpiece/ So we broke out the chains and told ‘em master, peace!”

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New Music: Michael Jackson f/ Akon – ‘Hold My Hand’

Michael Jackson duets with Akon on “Hold My Hand,” one of 10 tracks featured on MICHAEL, a collection of never-before-heard recordings from the King of Pop. An unfinished version of the uplifting song leaked in 2008 and has since been completed by Akon for the December 14th release, which also includes collaborations with 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz.
“The world was not ready to hear ‘Hold My Hand’ when it leaked a couple years ago. We were devastated about it,” said Akon. “But its time has definitely come; now in its final state, it has become an incredible, beautiful, anthemic song. I’m so proud to have had the chance to work with Michael, one of my all time idols.”
The King of Pop lives on. Listen below.

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Tracklisting: Ciara – Basic Instinct

Tracklisting: Ciara – ‘Basic Instinct’

Ciara follows her Basic Instinct on the tracklisting for her fourth album, hitting stores December 14. The 11-track set features the Ludacris-assisted single “Ride,” sensual “Speechless,” and dance floor-ready “Gimmie Dat,” plus a collaboration with her labelmate Usher (“Turn It Up”). Tricky Stewart and The-Dream serve as executive producers.

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Video: Rihanna f/ Drake – ‘What’s My Name?’

Rihanna and Drake get up close and personal in the Philip Andelman-directed video for “What’s My Name?,” the chart-topping single off RiRi’s new album Loud, in stores next week. The pair shows some PDA in a New York City bodega where Drizzy spits game to the red-haired siren who showers him with kisses, also hitting their apartment where things get even steamier.

Album Cover: Jesse McCartney – ‘Have It All’

Jesse McCartney runs the city on the scenic cover for his fourth album Have It All, due December 28. J-Mac poses on a balcony overlooking New York City, rocking a leather biker jacket, dark jeans, and a paint-splashed tee. The LP has already spawned the Ammo-produced single “Shake,” and is set to feature contributions from Tyga, Kevin Rudolf, Sean Garrett, and Danja.

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Akon, 50 Cent, and Lenny Kravitz to Appear on New Michael Jackson Album

While the dialogue continues over whether it is truly Michael Jackson’s vocals on the recently released “Breaking News,” the first official single from the King of Pop’s new album MICHAEL should leave little to debate.

The Akon-assisted “Hold My Hand,” which was recorded in 2007, will premiere on Monday, November 15, on MichaelJackson.com. A handwritten note from Michael belonging to his Estate indicated his wish that the song be the first single on his next project. An unfinished version of “Hold My Hand” leaked in 2008, but Akon recently completed the final production.

Video: Keri Hilson – ‘Pretty Girl Rock’

Ladies, are you ready to do the “Pretty Girl Rock”? Keri Hilson takes a trip through the ages in the decade-spanning video for the newest single from her sophomore album No Boys Allowed (Dec. 21). Directed by Joseph Kahn, the clip puts Miss Keri in a handful of looks including a flapper girl in a silent movie and a Motown front woman, targeting specific singers by mimicking Janet Jackson circa “Rhythm Nation” era and T-Boz from TLC’s “Creep” video.

Video: Rihanna Performs ‘Only Girl’ on ‘Le Grand Journal’

Rihanna’s European invasion continues. Following stops in the U.K. and Italy, the red-haired singer brought her hit “Only Girl (In the World)” to France, performing the upbeat track on “Le Grand Journal.” On a stage covered in white balloons, she dazzled with a playful rendition of the Loud tune, circling around the audience as she belted over the backing band.

Album Snippets: Nicki Minaj – ‘Pink Friday’

With less than two weeks to go before Pink Friday drops, Nicki Minaj teases her Barbz with 30-second snippets from her debut album. The Young Money raptress pulls in the heavy-hitters—Eminem, Rihanna, Drake, Kanye West, Natasha Bedingfield, and will.i.am—on the 13-track standard edition. Nicki says the album will please old and new fans and feature cameos from her various alter-egos. Preview one of the year’s most anticipated releases below!

Mariah Carey Jingles Away with Top 5 Debut

Mariah Carey received an early Christmas present. The festive diva’s second holiday album in 16 years, Merry Christmas II You, makes a top 5 debut this week on the charts.

Led by the cheery single “Oh Santa!,” the new collection of holiday recordings entered at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with 55,000 copies sold in its first week. This marks Mimi’s 16th album to bow in the top 10, putting her only behind Barbra Streisand (30) and Madonna (19) to have as many albums enter the territory in their first week out.

George W. Bush: ‘I Don’t Hate Kanye West’

Kanye West empathized with George W. Bush after they both were labeled racists. The former President reacted to Kanye’s apology in an interview with “Today” show host Matt Lauer.
“I would tell George Bush, in my moment of frustration, I didn’t have the grounds to call him a racist,” Kanye told Lauer in a separate interview. “But I believe in a situation of high emotion like that, we as human beings don’t always choose the right words.”

Rihanna and Drake Top the Charts

Little Miss Sunshine is back in a familiar place. Rihanna just added another chart-topping single to her discography, with her Drake-assisted hit “What’s My Name?” leaping from 60-1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The second single from the pop star’s fifth album Loud marks her eighth Hot 100 No. 1 over her career and third this year following “Rude Boy” and “Love the Way You Lie” with Eminem. The island-infused tune debuts at No. 1 on the Digital Songs chart with sales of 235,000 downloads. Additionally, the track earned Airplay Gainer on Radio Songs with a 30 percent increase in audience.

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