Friday, October 23, 2009

Prince - Paisley Park Concert this Saturday


Minneapolis, it's your turn again to be graced by musical genius, Prince. Saturday night at 11PM, fans will have the pleasure to see him live. Admission (at the door) is $40, if you are a member of lotusflow3r.com tickets are sold at $31.21 per ticket.

Love 4 One Another charities will be hosting a coat drive before the show. Please bring new/gently used coats, gloves, and scarves to help those around Purpletown who could use a little warmth. They are also accepting canned and boxed goods and bottled water. (Drfunkenberry).

Enjoy Minneapolis, you sure are in for a treat!

U2 Free YouTube Concert


U2 will be broadcasting a live show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on October 25th, live on YouTube.

The show will be streamed on YouTube free of charge, which will also mark the second-to-last show on U2’s 360 tour.

The 96,000 people expected to attend will reportedly be the most ever to fit in the large stadium, which is home to the UCLA Bruins and site of the annual BCS Rose Bowl game.

According to Pitchfork, those who have attended U2 performances this year have witnessed a “gigantic spaceship-looking contraption and use it to bring themselves closer to the people in the cheap seats,” writes Brian Leli.

Lady Gaga Unveils Final Version of 'Bad Romance'


The final cut of "Bad Romance", the lead single off Lady Gaga's highly anticipated re-release 'The Fame Monster' has finally arrived!



Lady Gaga received FIVE nominations for the 2009 MTV EMAs and voting is still open to the public! She is up for awards in the following categories: Best Song ("Poker Face"), Best Live Act, Best New Act, Best Female, and Best World Stage Performance! Cast your vote for Lady Gaga right here!

Angie Stone Reveals 'Unexpected' Album Cover


Soul star Angie Stone has a new outlook on life complete with an image transformation! Her new album "Unexpected" (Stax), available on November 24th, represents a turning point in her musical journey and she hopes you will join her as she takes this leap of faith.

Listen to the toe tapping first single "I Ain't Hearin' U":

I Ain't Hearin' U (WM)
"I Ain't Hearin' U" is now available on iTunes

Leighton Meester's New Single Available on iTunes


Last week, "It Girl" Leighton Meester unleashed her smooth new single, "Somebody to Love" featuring Robin Thicke, onto the internet! Today it was released for digital download at the iTunes Music Store, AVAILABLE here!

If you haven't heard it yet, preview "Somebody to Love" featuring Robin Thicke now
here.

What do you think of Leighton's sultry electro-pop sound? See what some online outlets have to say about her new single!

"Leighton has already proved she has vocal chops thanks to her part on the Cobra Starship song, "Good Girls Go Bad," and she's back with another potential hit." – Yahoo! OMG

"Superstar actress Leighton Meester, best known for her starring role on the CW's 'Gossip Girl', is taking on the music world and she's doing it full-throttle!" – PopCulture Madness

"LOVES IT!" – JustJared

"Would it make you want to hit the dance floor or leave the club? 3.7K people voted 56% say: Hit the Dance Floor! Leighton makes an amazing pop star, I Love It!" – PopSugar

"I really like this song … it’s really sexy." – PinkIsTheNewBlog

Katy Perry - MTV Unplugged CD + DVD Set


This summer Katy Perry performed an MTV: Unplugged set and is now releasing the performance as a CD+DVD! Check out the trailer here:

The CD+DVD set will be available for purchase on 11/17, and can currently be preordered on Amazon.

Set List Includes Two No. 1 Smashes and Two Brand-New Songs(October 12, 2009 - New York, NY) Coming off her third No. 1 single, "Waking Up in Vegas," multi-platinum Capitol singer-songwriter KATY PERRY is set to put her unique signature on yet another defining signpost of global pop culture, releasing her upcoming appearance on MTV: UNPLUGGED in CD + DVD set in one package on November 17, 2009.


Recorded live in New York on July 22, 2009, Perry presents some of her most well-known songs in a whole new way, performing unplugged re-arrangements of her No. 1 hits "I Kissed A Girl" and "Waking Up In Vegas," along with the No. 1 video hit "Thinking Of You," and the popular tracks "Ur So Gay" and "Lost" from her debut album ONE OF THE BOYS, which has now sold five million worldwide.

Amazon pre-order
here.

Tracklisting:

1. I Kissed A Girl
2. Ur So Gay
3. Hackensack
4. Thinking Of You
5. Lost
6. Waking Up In Vegas
7. Brick By Brick


Michael Jackson - Two New Video Clips


Just days before the official premiere of the movie documentary "This Is It", two new clips showing Michael Jackson performing "Human Nature" and "The Way You Make Me Feel" have been released.

Admidst the reports of Michael Jackson not feeling well while rehearsing, he sure looks in control in these videos. Carefully planning dance steps, working with Kenny Ortega, and sounding like his old self while singing. Have a look for yourself by looking at the below videos.








Friday, October 16, 2009

Prince Video Performance in Paris + Radio Interview!



Prince has made quite a few performances in Paris this past week, here's another one. Click here to watch the musical genius perform the below songs.

Dance 4 Me
No More Candy 4 U
1999
I Feel 4 U (Intro)
Controversy (All Day, All Night chant)

Prince also made an appearance at the NRJ Radio station, listen to the interview in the below video:

Leighton Meester's "Someone to Love" featuring Robin Thicke!


Superstar actress Leighton Meester, best known for her starring role on the CW's 'Gossip Girl', is taking on the music world and she's doing it full-throttle! Fresh off the heals of her smash collaboration with Cobra Starship, "Good Girls Go Bad", she teamed up with R&B crooner Robin Thicke for her official debut single, "Somebody to Love". Take a listen now!

"Somebody to Love" is the first single for her untitled debut album, which is due for release in Winter/Spring 2010. Citing artists such as Gwen Stefani and MIA as musical influences, Meester describes her new music as having an "electro pop edge". The album will boost collaborations with heavy-weight producers JR Rotem and Kara DioGuardi (who also worked with Meester and Cobra Starship on "Good Girls Go Bad").

Over the past several years, Leighton has built up a solid resume of singing/acting performances, including a singing role in the 2007 movie Drive Thru and a one-of-a-kind duet with the legendary Tony Bennett on the hit HBO series 'Entourage'. Most recently, ‘leaked’ versions of the Kim Carnes classic "Bette Davis Eyes", the Awesome New Republic song “Birthday” featuring Meester on lead vocals, and the original song "Body Control" have been embraced by online fans and music bloggers.

Angie Stone Returns With New Single 'I Ain't Hearin U'


Angie Stone returns with new single "I Ain't Hearin' U" from forthcoming album ''Unexpected". The quintessential soul songstress delivers the first single from her forthcoming album “Unexpected”, the follow up to 2006's "The Art of Love & War". “Unexpected” will be available on Stax this November 24th and is produced by Angie Stone and John McClain. “I Ain’t Hearin’ U” is a classic Angie track with her signature honey coated vocals, but the up-tempo production will have you rockin' with Ms. Stone like never before. You will definitely want to "hear" this over and over again!

I Ain't Hearin' U (MP3)
I Ain't Hearin' U (WM)

I Ain't Hearin' U (QT)
"I Ain't Hearin' U" is now available on iTunes

Have Yourself A Merry Christmas with the Jackson 5


To continue the year long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Motown, UMe announces the release of two Ultimate Christmas Collections:

Jackson 5: Ultimate Christmas Collection (Available Now)

Features 11 classic holiday songs by the Jackson 5 PLUS bonus material including a rare Michael Jackson Christmas song “Little Christmas Tree”, a new J5 Christmas Medley, as well stunning new a cappella and “stripped” mixes from the original album. As a special treat you’ll find spoken-word “Season’s Greetings” messages from Michael, Tito, Jackie and Jermaine, recently uncovered from the Motown vault. Listen to the snippets below, album available now at
Amazon!

AUDIO: Season's Greetings From Michael Jackson
AUDIO: Jackson 5 - Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

TRACKLIST:

1. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
3. The Christmas Song
4. Up On The House Top
5. Frosty The Snowman
6. Little Drummer Boy
7. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
8. Christmas Won't Be The Same This Year
9. Give Love On Christmas Day
10. Someday At Christmas
11. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
12. Season's Greetings From Michael Jackson
13. Little Christmas Tree
14. Season's Greetings From Tito Jackson
15. Up On The House Top (DJ Spinna Re-Edit)
16. Season's Greetings From Jackie Jackson Jackie Jackson
17. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Stripped Mix)
18. Season's Greetings From Jermaine Jackson
19. Someday At Christmas (Stripped Mix)
20. Give Love On Christmas Day (Group A Cappella Version)
21. J5 Christmas Medley



The Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection (Available Now)

The FIRST and Only 2-CD Motown Christmas Set! The Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection unwraps 35 sparkling Motown renditions of seasonal favorites from just about every great Motown artist including The Supremes, The Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Boyz II Men and more! The album set includes more than a dozen “Season’s Greetings” messages from Motown greats like Smokey, The Temptations, The Commodores, Martha & The Vandellas and more. Listen to select snippets below, album available now on Amazon!

AUDIO: Season's Greetings from the Commodores
AUDIO: Stevie Wonder - What Christmas Means To Me

TRACKLIST:

Disc 1
1. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Jackson 5
2. What Christmas Means To Me - Stevie Wonder
3. Season's Greetings From Eddie Kendricks
4. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Temptations
5. Season's Greetings From The Supremes
6. My Favorite Things - The Supremes
7. Deck The Halls/Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella - Smokey Robinson
8. Ave Maria - Stevie Wonder
9. Season's Greetings From Thelma Houston
10. Joy To The World - The Supremes
11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Smokey Robinson
12. Silver Bells - The Supremes
13. Someday At Christmas - Stevie Wonder
14. Season's Greetings From Jr. Walker
15. Winter Wonderland - The Funk Brothers
16. Jingle Bells - Smokey Robinson
17. Season's Greetings From The Commodores
18. My Christmas Tree - Temptations
19. White Christmas - The Supremes
20. Season's Greetings From The Velvelettes
21. Merry Christmas Baby - Four Tops
22. Give Love On Christmas Day - Johnny Gill
23. Christmas In The City Marvin Gaye
24. Season's Greetings From The Temptations
25. Silent Night - Temptations

Disc 2
1. Season's Greetings From Smokey Robinson
2. The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) - Smokey Robinson & The Temptations
3. Children's Christmas Song - The Supremes
4. Season's Greetings From David Ruffin
5. The Little Drummer Boy - Temptations
6. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Jackson 5
7. Season's Greetings From Four Tops
8. Christmas Here With You - Four Tops
9. This Christmas - Diana Ross
10. Season's Greetings From Willie Hutch
11. Christmas Cheer - Boys
12. Let It Snow - Boyz II Men
13. Season's Greetings From The Spinners
14. Christmas Everyday - Smokey Robinson
15. One Little Christmas Tree - Stevie Wonder
16. Season's Greetings From Martha & The Vandellas
17. Noel - Smokey Robinson
18. Purple Snowflakes - Marvin Gaye
19. Season's Greetings From The Elgins
20. Wish You A Merry Christmas - Kim Weston
21. It's Christmas Time - Smokey Robinson
22. Season's Greetings From Shorty Long
23. Xmas Twist - The Twistin' Kings
24. I Want To Come Home For Christmas - Marvin Gaye
25. Season's Greetings From Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
26. A Child Is Waiting - Smokey Robinson

Britney Spears "3" Video Sneak Peak Pictures


Britney Spears' latest single has topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and as a momento of her gratitude to fans, The Britster has released the first flicks from the upcoming video for the raunchy hit song, “3.”

“I want to thank my fans for making ‘3′ the # 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100,” Britney wrote on BritneySpears.com Wednesday. “I am truly blessed with the greatest fans in the world and I am so happy y’all love it because I do this all for you. I can’t wait till you see the video.”

The video will soon premiere on Britneyspears.com and her other official web properties.




New John Mayer Video - 'Who Says'


John Mayer has just dropped the official video to his new single “Who Says”, which is taken from his forthcoming album Battle Studies (Nov. 17). The clip was directed by Anthony Mandler, who’s previous credits include “Disturbia”, “Run This Town”, “Heard Em’ All”, and John Legend’s “Everybody Knows”.



New Daughtry Video - 'Life After You'

Daughtry show fans how their life on the road is in a music video for their single "Life After You". Commenting on the video, frontman Chris Daughtry told PopEater, "It was different than what we're use to because we usually just get in there and perform."

"But I have a role in this particular video. I had to shoot some hopefully convincing scenes. It is capturing our life on the road," Chris added. "We deal with having to connect at home and manage that while we're doing our job on the road - at the same time. The video shows what we do on any given day - moving from place to place and having to get in touch with my wife."



Black Eyed Peas 'Meet Me Halfway' Video Premieres On iTunes


The WORLD PREMIERE of The Black Eyed Peas’ new video MEET ME HALFWAY, directed by Ben Mor, is now available at iTunes! Download it here.

PLUS don’t forget to Complete My Album in the iTunes store! With the Complete My Album feature on iTunes, your previous iTunes purchases of singles from “The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies)” will count toward your purchase of the whole album! A great way to download the whole album at a reduced price – On Sale Now for a Limited Time!

Lady Gaga Announces 'The Monster Ball'


International pop superstar Lady Gaga today announced plans for her next North American tour, entitled 'The Monster Ball'. The tour will begin on November 27 in Montreal, and will wind up on January 21, 2010 in Gaga's hometown, New York City. Kid Cudi will be the supporting act for the entire tour.

Says Lady Gaga, "The Haus of Gaga had been designing 'The Monster Ball' for premiere in 2010 at the O2 Arena in London, but due to diligent work and preparation, 'The Monster Ball' will begin on November 27 in Montreal. 'The Monster Ball' is a multimedia artistic experience in the style of the first-ever 'pop electro opera.'"

Lady Gaga will release a re-package of her breakthrough album, 'The Fame', called 'The Fame Monster', earlier that week, on November 23. The re-package will include eight brand new songs, including the club-banging first single "Bad Romance". Continues Lady Gaga, "A message to all my little monsters: 'The Fame Monster' will come out four days before the first live show. You have exactly 96 hours to learn all of the lyrics so you can sing along. Dress accordingly."

THE MONSTER BALL TOUR DATES:
November 27 – Montreal, Quebec, Canada – The Bell Center
November 28 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Air Canada Center
November 29 – Ottawa, Ontario, Canada – Scotiabank Place
December 01 – Boston, MA – Wang Center
December 02 – Boston, MA – Wang Center
December 03 – Camden, NJ – Susquehanna
December 09 – Vancouver, BC, Canada – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
December 10 – Vancouver, BC, Canada – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
December 13 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic
December 18 – Las Vegas, NV – TBD
December 19 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Sports Arena
December 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Nokia Theatre
December 29 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theater
December 31 – Miami, FL – Knight Center
January 03 – Orlando, FL – The Hard Rock
January 07 – St. Louis, MO – The Fox
January 08 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
January 09 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
January 12 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theater
January 16 – Atlantic City, NJ – Borgata
January 20 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
January 21 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall

Alicia Keys - 'Doesn't Mean Anything' Video Snippet


A short clip of Alicia Keys' "Doesn't Mean Anything" music video has leaked. The video is directed by P.R. Brown and is scheduled to arrive in full this Friday, October 16th.

In addition to preparing to debut "Doesn't Mean Anything" video, Alicia Keys will also be seen making cameo in a music video for Jay-Z's single "Empire States of Mind". She filmed her part earlier this month with Jay-Z.


Wednesday, October 14, 2009

George Michael - Live in London DVD


George Michael is to release 'Live in London' a special 23 song full concert DVD on December 7th through Epic Records/Sony Music Entertainment. This is the first live DVD of George`s career. Recorded and filmed at The Final Two concerts in London`s Earls Court arena on August 24th and 25th these highly anticipated shows marked the end of George Michael`s triumphant 25 Live Tour and were the last chance to catch George performing on a stage of this magnitude.

'Live in London' will be available worldwide in two formats, double disc DVD and a single Blu-ray disc.

When George first announced his 25 Live Tour tickets were snapped up in minutes. The critically acclaimed tour saw George perform in front of over 2 million people worldwide with a 49 date 25 Live Arena Tour and a 30 date 25 Live Stadium Tour. In Summer 2008 Michael took his 25 Live Tour to arenas across North America touring North America for the first time in 20 years. In London alone, 350,000 people collectively watched him performing in Earls Court, Wembley Arena, The Roundhouse and the newly renovated Wembley Stadium, where he made musical history as the first artist to perform at the momentous venue in June 2007.

"George proved he is simply one of the best vocalists this country has ever
produced." - The Sun

"King George still reigns supreme" - Mail on Sunday

"A masterclass in pop genius" - The Observer

"A tremendous singer, a complete showman. All George Michael needs is a mic, his
songs, and the magic on stage is instaneous" - La Parisien

"As he closed with the still stirring 'Freedom', his hands raised high, testifying like an evangelist for self determination. Then he was on his knees, giving the 'I'm not worthy' bow several times towards his fans. His crowds roared back, still dancing to the music, suggesting that maybe he was. - Rolling Stone


DISC ONE:

1. Waiting (Reprise)
Written by George Michael

2. Fastlove
Written by George Michael, Patrice Rushen, Teresa McFadden, Freddie Washington

3. I'm Your Man
Written by George Michael

4. Flawless (Go To The City)
Written by George Michael, Paul Alexander, Nashom Wooden, Gary Turnier, Eric Matthew, Oliver Stumm

5. Father Figure
Written by George Michael

6. You Have Been Loved
Written By George Michael, David Austin

7. An Easier Affair
Written by George Michael, Ruadhri Cushnan, Kevin Ambrose, Niall Flynn

8. Everything She Wants
Written by George Michael

9. One More Try
Written by George Michael

10. A Different Corner
Written by George Michael

11. Too Funky
Written by George Michael

12. Shoot The Dog
Written by George Michael, Niall Flynn, James Jackman, Phil Oakey, Ian Burton

13. John and Elvis Are Dead
Written By George Michael, David Austin

14. Faith
Written by George Michael

15. Spinning The Wheel
Written by George Michael, Johnny Douglas

16. Feeling Good
Written by Leslie Bricusse, Anthony Newley

17. Roxanne
Written by Sting

18. My Mother Had a Brother
Written by George Michael

19. Amazing
Written by George Michael, Johnny Douglas

20. Fantasy
Written by George Michael

21. Outside
Written by George Michael

22. Careless Whisper
Written by George Michael, Andrew Ridgeley

23. Freedom '90
Written by George Michael

DISC TWO (BONUS TRACKS):

"I'd Know Him a Mile Off!" Documentary
Produced by Lisa Johnson, Filmed and directed by David Austin. Made by G K Panayioutou

1. Precious Box
Written by George Michael

2. Jesus To A Child
Written by George Michael

3. First Time Ever
Written by Ewan McCall

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Prince Interview with French Press


On Monday he met a small group of journalists, including AFP, in a chic Paris hotel. Following are excerpts from the hour-long chat. (Yahoo)

WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW HERE!

Q: Why did you choose the Grand Palais?

A : When I did "21 nights" in London, the sound of the audience was so powerful that I needed something better and bigger. And when I saw the Chanel fashion show (last week) and Karl (Lagerfeld) came out and there was this roar that came up, I was jealous.

Q: You fell in love with the Grand Palais. Do you fall in love often?

A: I needed some place to stay and that was the best that you could do, so...

Q: What did you think about yesterday's shows?

A: They were my favourite so far. I always try to outdo the different shows that I've done.

Q: Can you define the pleasure of being on stage and making music?

A: I was telling a friend of mine recently that it feels like I'm in a dream and I don't like to go to sleep anymore, because the dream is never as good as real life.

Q: What did you think about the crowd last night?

A: Amazing. It is actually indescribable, that much love. They were very respectful. We asked that no one used camera phones and they honoured that request, unlike Americans who are so obsessed with technology. We don't like to have our concert filmed that way because it sounds so bad and then you give all the footage to somebody like YouTube who is run by Universal Publishing, and some of those same lawyers.

Q: What about your time in Paris? Does the city bring you inspiration?

A: It's a very erotic town, so it's very inspirational.

Q: Do you like French food?

A: No.

Q: When you sing "Dance For Me", are you thinking about somebody special?

A: Yes. I was looking in the mirror when I wrote it.

Q: You struggled a lot for you artistic freedom and now it seems you are totally free. How does it feel?

A: These are the days I was looking forward to. It's hard to sleep because the options are so numerous. It was worth the fight, it was worth the struggle. I advise every artist to go through it if they can. The cream rises to the top anyway. A real free music doesn't mean that you don't pay for it, it just means there are no authoritarian figures telling you what you're supposed to do with it.

Q: Is the Internet opening new doors for you?

A: It's a tool. It's not a means to an end. My concerts have always been dear to me and it's almost a shame I got so good at making records because the media is dying now, so until something new happens and we get some laws and restrictions to how the media is used and the revenue is shared, then I'll just stick with the live stuff and every once in a while I'll do records.

Q: Are you a happy man today?

A: Very happy. More happy than ever actually.

Q: If you changed your name again today, what would you change it for?

A: I like this name. I think it fits.

Q: If you were to write the definition of funky in a dictionary, what would the definition be?

A: If you can describe it, you ain't funky.

Q: Are there any questions you want us to ask you?

A: Ask me about God. We need him. We all do.


Universal Republic's Erik Hassle


“It’s music about things you think of when you’re going to sleep…”

Three years is a long time at a point when overnight success is taken to be the norm, but at the age of just twenty singer, songwriter and idiosyncratic soul pop talent Erik Hassle already believes in taking things slowly. It is just as well: his signature tune "Hurtful" took a year to start climbing the charts in Sweden, but that first trickle of success quickly became a tidal wave.

Now the cycle begins again in the UK, not with "Hurtful" (yet) but, to kick things off, with the synthy acoustic number "Don’t Bring Flowers". There is also an album titled 'Hassle'. You can trace it back, if you wish, to a tiny village voted the most boring place in all of Sweden, and the first time Hassle picked up a drum stick at the age of five then fell in love with the Wilson Pickett albums belonging to his best friend’s father. But the real story of this album is a more recent three year window of life, frozen in song.

Watch Erik Hassle's evocative music video for "Hurtful":





'Pieces' - Available on November 24th!

Universal Motown's New Breakout Girl Group Jada Releases 'Breakup Song'


Four extraordinary singers united by a common goal, Jada is the latest iteration of the classic female vocal group. Since coming together six years ago, all four members have devoted themselves heart and soul to Jada. Their self-titled debut marks the culmination of a remarkable journey in which these talented individuals came together to create a beautifully cohesive whole. From the album-opening ballad “Is It Love” to the sassy RedOne/Akon-produced first single, “American Cowboy”, 'Jada' is a bright and brazen mix of pop, soul, dance, and R&B, spiced by Jada's characteristic gospel-inspired harmonies. The powerhouse sound is not dissimilar from the girls themselves – soulful and sophisticated, sexy and strong, heartfelt and honest, flirty and fun.

Listen to Jada's bold new single, “Breakup Song” here.

Connect with Jada on the following sites:
http://www.myspace.com/jada

http://www.facebook.com/jadamusic
http://www.twitter.com/jadamusic
http://www.imeem.com/jadaonline

Lady Gaga Performs 'Imagine' at HRC Dinner


“It is a privilege to be here tonight to open for Lady Gaga." - President Barack Obama

This past weekend, Lady Gaga traveled to Washington DC to once more pledge her undying support for the LGBTQ community! Watch her unforgettable rendition of John Lennon's "Imagine" from the 13th Annual National Dinner of the Human Rights Campaign!




But Lady Gaga didn't stop there! Before marching alongside thousands in the National March for Equality, she addressed the crowds at the rally with a heartfelt and spot-on speech. Check it out now!





Alicia Keys Discusses New Album


Alicia Keys has already given her audiance a taste of her new upcoming album "Elements of Freedom" (available on December 1st) by releasing the first song of the album "Doesn't Mean Anything". Below are AK's thoughts on the new album.

The music is really strong, and the drums are really aggressive, but my voice is vulnerable and delicate," Keys said in a statement, adding that the album sum ups her process of "eliminating all of the boundaries and all the limitations, so that you can feel your freedom and express your freedom in every way you possibly can, and that's what I did with this album."

"The sound of it is very different — it almost feels like you're flying," she said of the track. "It takes you there. It has that piano, heavy-drum feeling. But the song touches you in this way. You dream of having all these things, you dream of going all these places. But what's the point of doing that, having that, if the one you want to be there isn't with you?"

Keys said the album is diverse but has an overarching pattern. "There's a feeling theme," she explained. "And I think somewhere in there, there's a balance. It's like one side is strong and one side is vulnerable. So that's the theme throughout the album. It has this kind of strong, edgy feel. But it's also intimate and vulnerable and delicate."


Carrie Underwood - Working on "Play On" + New Website Features


“Cowboy Casanova” is doing great on the radio, landing at No. 12 on the Country Breakout Chart, and debuted last week with triple-digit single download sales. The music video premiered last weekend as part of CMT’s Big New Music Weekend, and is now available for digital purchase.

For the first time, fans can shop Carrie Underwood's
official site for CDs and digital music. The store is exclusively offering a pre-order bundle for the new album including a limited edition print, 500 of which will be autographed and randomly distributed. The re-designed carrieunderwoodofficial.com also has an updated news section, blogs, and fan photos, as well as official videos, and tour dates.

"Play On" will be released on November 3rd.

New Mary J. Blige + Timbaland Song - "Skycap"


A new song made in collaboration with Mary J. Blige and Timbaland has just leaked. Apparently the track was recorded in 2007, and there's no word yet as to whether it will be included on Mary J's upcoming album.




What do you think of this unreleased track?

Janet Jackson - Greatest Hits Album "Number Ones"


Janet Jackson is releasing a new greatest hits album titled "Number Ones. The two-disc album will include 33 classic hits ranging from "Control" to "Discipline". The greatest hits album will be in stores on November 17th.

In parallel to the greatest hits album, Janet is also working on an autobiography and a new album, which will be released next year.

Track listing:

DISC 1

1. “What Have You Done for Me Lately”
2. “Nasty”
3. “When I Think of You”
4. “Control”
5. “Let’s Wait Awhile” (Single Remix Version)
6. “The Pleasure Principle”
7. “Diamonds” (Herb Alpert with Janet Jackson)
8. “Miss You Much”
9. “Rhythm Nation”
10. “Escapade”
11. “Alright 7” (Video Version with Rap)
12. “Come Back to Me”
13. “Black Cat” (Video Mix/Short Solo Single Version)
14. “Love Will Never Do (Without You)”
15. “The Best Things in Life Are Free” (Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson with BBD and Ralph Tresvant)
16. “That’s the Way Love Goes”

DISC 2

1. “If”
2. “Again”
3. “Because of Love”
4. “Any Time, Any Place”
5. “Scream” (Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson)
6. “Runaway”
7. “Got ’Til It’s Gone” featuring Q-Tip and Joni Mitchell
8. “Together Again”
9. “I Get Lonely” featuring BLACKstreet
10. “Go Deep”
11. “What’s It Gonna Be?!” (Busta Rhymes featuring Janet Jackson)
12. “Doesn’t Really Matter”
13. “All for You” (Video Single Mix)
14. “Someone to Call My Lover”
15. “All Nite (Don’t Stop)”
16. “Call on Me” featuring Nelly
17. “Feedback”
18. “Make Me”

The above exclusive album cover and list came from
Dr.Funkenberry.


Monday, October 12, 2009

Prince - Le Grand Palais Video, Pictures, Radio Review


Prince is receiving lots of positive reviews from his concerts performed yesterday in Paris. Some fans waited over 25 years to see him live!

Prince arrived directly in the palace with his car and parked there, the man knows how to make an entrance. Later on during one of his concerts he said:

"Do you like my house? I'm kidding, I'm just a visitor in your house, you should be proud to have such a beautiful city".

At the end of the second concert, fans called him back three times, came back and threw his guitar.

Watch a clip of one of Prince concerts last night at the Grand Palais in Paris.


Setlist Of 1st All Day/All Night Concert In Paris:


1999
I Feel For You
Controversy
Sexy Dancer/ Le Freak
Y U Wanna Treat Me So Bad ?
Take Me With U
Anotherloverholenyohead
Guitar
Raspberry Beret
Girl *
All Day, All Night *
I Could Never Take The Place Of Your Man *
The 1 U Wanna C *
Sometimes It Snows In April *
Mountains
Everyday People
I Want To Take U Higher
Long Train Runnin'
Play That Funky Music
Partyman
Shake Your Body To The Ground
What Have You Done For Me Lately?
Uptown
Let's Work
Cool
Kiss
All The Critics Love U In Paris
All Day, All Night
Cream
U Got The Look

* Acoustic performances.

The Band:
Prince (vox, guitar)
Cora Coleman-Dunham (drums)
Josh Dunham (bass)
Morris Hayes (keyboards)
Shelby J (vox)
Liv Warfield (vox)

Guests:
Frederic Yonnet (harmonica)
Cassandra O' Neal (keyboards)


ALL DAY ALL NIGHT PARIS CONCERT #2 PLAYLIST:

OPENING CHANT : ALL DAY ALL NIGHT (Band enters stage chanting)

1999 INTRO
EYE FEEL FOR YOU
CONTROVERSY
SEXY DANCER
LE FREAK
CONTROVERSY (REPRISE)
Y YOU WANNA TREAT ME SO BAD ?
TAKE ME WITH U
ANOTHERLOVERHOLEINYOHEAD
GUITAR
RASPBERRY BERRET

ACOUSTIC GUITAR SOLO :

ALL DAY ALL NIGHT
EYE COULD NEVER TAKE THE PLACE OF UR MAN
THE ONE YOU WANNA C
SOMETIMES IT SNOWS IN APRIL

BAND RETURNS :

MOUNTAINS
SHAKE UR BODY DOWN (Bring guests on stage 2 dance)
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
I WANNA TAKE U HIGHER
LONG TRAIN
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
ALL THE CRITICS LOVE U IN (PARIS)

BAND LEAVES STAGE

ENCORE :

DANCE 4 ME
NO MORE CANDY 4 U

(BAND LEAVES STAGE)

ENCORE : PURPLE RAIN
(BAND ENTERS SECTION BY SECTION)

If you understand French, here's a French radio talk show which plays some of the music Prince played last night, click here and here! Prince is having an exclusive mini concert at RTL.fr, which they will put on the air in a couple of days. The concert was scheduled for today. (if you need any translation, feel free to contact me).







Sunday, October 11, 2009

New Michael Jackson Song - This Is It


The long awaited new song from Michael Jackson "This Is It" has been released. The album will be released on October 27th and the movie will come out on October 28th. It reminds me of another Michael Jackon song, but I can't really pin point which one, can you?

Friday, October 9, 2009

Listen to Michael Buble's Crazy Love!


He sold more 22 million albums, won a Grammy award and he is now back with a new album titled Crazy Love.

The album contains a mix of original tracks and covers of classics, Michael Bublé describes the album as the “ultimate record about the inevitable roller coaster ride of relationships”.

"I started this record knowing I was going to record it differently than my previous ones," he said.

" I dug way deeper and was more introspective on this one. Basically, I sang the truth - made each song autobiographical - and you can definitely hear the difference.

"I went back to the way my idols made their records. I wanted an organic feel - so people could feel like they were in the studio with me. The musicians and I all sat in the room, recorded it right from the floor and we let the sounds all come together and bleed into one another. It's not contrived. Not too perfect. It just feels really good."

Crazy Love will be officially released on October 19.

Sample Michael Buble's new album
here.

Also, don't forget to catch Michael on Oprah today, October 9th. Check your local listings for more details.

Leona Lewis - "Echo" Official Cover Art


Leona Lewis' upcoming second studio album "Echo" has got an official seductive cover art!

The lead single off the album is titled "Happy". Written by OneRepublic's vocalist Ryan Tedder, the song was unveiled on BBC's "The Radio 1 Chart Show" on September 6 and performed live in U.S. for the first time on the finale of "America's Got Talent" season 4.

Leona on the new album: "I titled my album 'ECHO', since an echo describes a big, organic sound. I'm in the midst of the recording process, working with incredible songwriters and producers, and my music has really evolved. It's so exciting to create something new".

Lady Gaga Encourages Fans to Join the National Equality March


“This march is a call to action for all people from all over the country to gather to march to be visible as one and to speak out and demand full equal rights for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered citizens in all 50 states.” - Lady Gaga (on the National Equality March)

This weekend, Lady Gaga will head to Washington DC to attend the National Equality March. Gaga has always been an avid supporter of gay rights, and now she is calling her fans to take action and lend their support!

The National Equality March is scheduled for October 11, 2009. The march begins at 12:00 noon and the rally at approximately 2:00 pm on the West Lawn of the Capitol Building. To learn more about the event, visit the official site

Watch Lady Gaga's "Call to Action" video below!


N'dambi's New Soulful Album 'Pink Elephant' Available Now!


The critics weigh in on Pink Elephant, the Stax Records debut from soul diva N'dambi!

"Erykah Badu isn't the only soul diva putting Dallas on the map." - DallasNews.com

"N'Dambi's prowess, like the animal after which her CD is titled, is a sizeable one that even the most jaded of soul connoisseurs will be unable to overlook." - SoulTracks.com

"Though the tunes throw it back to the good ol’ days, N’dambi adds a little spice to the fold, made evident on the lead single “Can’t Hardly Wait” where she drops a handful of sassy f-bombs over a popping funk bass groove. Call it neo-soul for the modern age." - ShowingOut.com

"Have you ever put on a new CD and automatically placed your finger on the forward button anticipating the inevitable, "Eh... next!.... this is alright... OK, I like this one... next... next... this could grow on me... next.... next... I like this!... next... is that it?" Well, N'Dambi's Pink Elephant is so not that album!" - PearlsWindow.com

"N'dambi's Pink Elephant, is a masterpiece that layers her molasses-drenched vocals into cushy multi-part harmonies." - GiantStep.net

Listen to N'dambi's Stax Records Debut, Pink Elephant , for free by visiting the links below:

Blackplanet.com
Imeem.com
SoulTracks.com

N'dambi - Can't Hardly Wait:




New Jennifer Lopez Song - "Fresh Out The Oven"


Jennifer Lopez has just released a new track titled "Fresh Out of the Oven". Having rapper Pitbull on the hook, the track is produced by The Neptunes and contains up-tempo jams which allow people to dance.

When the track came out, rumor suggested it would be included in Jennifer's upcoming studio album tentatively titled "Love". There was also speculation that she would launch her alter ego, Lola. However, both reports were turned down by her camp.

"This is a hot club record that the label loved and Jennifer thought was fun," Amanda Ghost, president of Epic Records explained to People. "Jennifer and Pitbull got together and the record leaked. Lola is a fun character just for this song." A source close to the singer emphasized, "Lola is just for this song, it's not her ongoing persona. It's something fun. She hasn't become Sasha Fierce [Beyonce Knowles' artistic alter ego]. There won't be anything to do with Lola on her 'Love?' album."

What do you think, is Jennifer Lopez trying to copy Beyonce? Sasha Fierce worked so well for her, maybe Jennifer thinks she can do a great comeback with a new name.


New Mya Album - Moodring


Amazon is featuring Mya’s third studio album, Moodring, as an Amazon Daily Deal. You can purchase the entire 17 track album for only $1.99. Mya can currently be seen on this seasons Dancing With The Stars.

Mya's third record "Moodring", is full of drama, from the theatrical vocal phrasing to the lush production. There's a pop-R&B approach straight from the playbook of the Jacksons' vintage '80s work, the best balance coming on breezy tracks like "Sophisticated Lady" and "Late."

The album includes: Mya (vocals); Common (rap vocals); Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis (various instruments); Bobby Ross Avila (guitar, Wurlitzer piano, strings); Derek Scott (guitar); Jerry Hey, Gary Grant (horns); DJ Harper, Earl Fleming (keyboards); Alex Al (acoustic & electric basses); Eddie Cole (bass); Steve Ferrone (drums); Luis Conte (percussion); Missy Elliott, Katrina C. Willis (background vocals).

Producers include: Ron Fair, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis.

Ryan Leslie 'Transition' Album Previews


Ryan Leslie's Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album "Transition" Will Be In Stores November 3

Check out exclusive album previews on HipHopDX.com & ShowingOut.com

HipHopDX.com "Transition"
Album Preview

ShowingOut.com Track-by-Track
Album Preview

"Transition" Tracklisting:

1. Never Gonna Break Up
2. Something That I Like (feat. Pusha T)
3. Zodiac
4. Is It Real Love
5. Sunday Night
6. You’re Not My Girl
7. To The Top
8. Nothing
9. Guardian Angel
10. All My Love
11. I Choose You

Lady Gaga's Epic Return with 8 New Songs on 'The Fame Monster'!


Lady Gaga announced today that she will release 'The Fame Monster', a re-package of her 4 million-selling album 'The Fame'. The album will include the entire breakthrough album 'The Fame', along with eight entirely new songs. 'The Fame Monster' (Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope Records), deals with the seamier side of fame, as experienced by Gaga over the course of her last history-making year. The new version will be released on November 24, 2009.

Says Lady Gaga, "On my re-release 'The Fame Monster', I wrote about everything I didn't write on 'The Fame'. While traveling the world for two years, I've encountered several monsters, each represented by a different song on the new record: my ‘Fear of Sex Monster,’ my ‘Fear of Alcohol Monster,’ my ‘Fear of Love Monster,’ my ‘Fear of Death Monster,’ my ‘Fear of Loneliness Monster,’ etc.”

“I spent a lot of nights in Eastern Europe, and this album is a pop experimentation with industrial/Goth beats, 90's dance melodies, an obsession with the lyrical genius of 80's melancholic pop, and the runway. I wrote while watching muted fashion shows and I am compelled to say my music was scored for them. I also composed a ballad for the album, "Speechless", a song for my father, and it's my favorite work of all. I wrote every piece on the road - no songs about money, no songs about fame. I wrote it for my fans, so I wrote everything in between."

The first club-banging single, the RedOne-produced "Bad Romance", will be released in early November. Other collaborators on the new tracks include Teddy Riley, Rodney Jerkins, Ron Fair and Fernando Garibay.

Lady Gaga is also in the process of planning her next tour after her co-headlining tour with Kanye West was canceled last week.

Prince - Monteux Jazz Festival Peach


Here's a clip from Prince's Montreux Jazz Festival concert, which took place last July in Switzerland. Everyone's still hoping for a DVD to be released sometime in the future. In this video, Prince performs "Peach", which is a favorite of many fans.

Prince - Attends Fashion Shows + Plans 2 Concerts


This week, Prince and lovely Bria Valente graced the fashion shows of Galliano, Chanel, and Fendi to name a few. Both looked stunning and were definitely the talk of the town.

Attending fashion shows is not the only thing Prince will be doing while his stay in Paris. He will also do a last minute planned double show Sunday night at the Grand Palais, titled "All Day/All Night".The concerts are to be held at 5 p.m. (1500 GMT) and 10 p.m. (2000 GMT).

According to a source "Prince is very enthusiastic about the concerts" and particularly likes the Grand Palais exhibition hall.

Tickets can be puchased
here from EUR99 to EUR149.









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