Latifah Muhammad
Trey Songz: ‘Chapter V’ Features Brother’s Production, Relationship Status Revealed
There's no denying that Trey Songz is a ladies man. The self-appointed "Mr. Steal Your Girl" has exuded confidence and a boyish charm since he stepped onto the music scene, first as a songwriter for the likes of Aretha Franklin, then releasing his 'I Gotta Make It' debut in 2004...
El DeBarge, Whitney Houston: Singer Wasn’t Right Days Before Death
Whitney Houston's death over the weekend (Feb. 11) shocked friends, family and fans alike, but for singer El DeBarge, losing the legend was doubly painful. DeBarge and Houston saw each other days before her death, when they both attended a pre-Grammy party for Kelly Price...
Cash Money Grammy Party: Whitney Houston Was Set to Attend
Cash Money Records has a lot to celebrate, so on Saturday night (Feb. 11), for the second year in a row, the label commemorated its Grammy nominations by throwing a lavish bash, this time at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Calif.
Nicki Minaj's three Grammy nods, including one for the coveted Best New Artist award, were among the topics of discussion during the party...
Black History Month 2012: 10 New Black Artists — Emeli Sande + More
The evolution of black music is at the forefront of everything we listen to today. Soul, R&B, jazz, hip-hop and even country music has flourished throughout the years due to the innovative feats of African American artists. Even as far back as slavery in the early 1860s, recordings of the first negro spirituals were found, and later evolved into what is now known as gospel, R&B and soul mu
Karina Pasian Says She Can’t ‘Choose’ Chris Brown, Preps ‘Trips to Venus’
Karina Pasian has never fit the mold of artists in her musical category. At 16, she was introduced to the music scene by way of the heartfelt single '16 at War.' The teenager became the center of a bidding war between Interscope, Bad Boy and Def Jam Records, the latter of which signed her to a contract in 2006...
2012 Predictions: Beef, Lana Del Rey, Diddy Make Our List
With 2012 in full swing, it's time to look forward to what the new year will bring in the hip-hop and R&B worlds. With game-changers, newsmakers and a host of new albums on the way, the next 12 months will shape up to be a very interesting year in music, which is why we've compiled a list of industry predictions.
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The Blueprint: 11 Celebrity Kids Walk Their Parent’s Path
Most people would scoff at the thought of taking over the family business, but when it's show business, the perks seem to outweigh any negative aspects. In the world of music, there are trail blazers that have become a household name because of their determination and dedication to perfecting their sound and building their brand...
Tamar Braxton: Lady Gaga’s Producer Crafting Her Album
Being the wife of a super-producer, and sister to a multi-Grammy winner might give most new artists cold feet, but Tamar Braxton likes the pressure. The singer, who is the youngest sister of Toni Braxton and wife of Vincent Herbert -- the man behind hits for Lady Gaga, Mindless Behavior and JoJo, among others -- is prepping the release of her sophomore album, due later this year...
Mac Miller, Cobra Starship: ‘Middle Finger’ Released
When you think of hip-hop music, alternative rock band Cobra Starship may be the last people that come to mind, but the chart-topping foursome is very much influenced by the culture. The group linked with indie rapper Mac Miller for the promotional track 'Middle Finger,' which hit the 'net last summer and will be released as an official single next week though it can be bought on iTunes today (Jan
Lupe Fiasco: ‘SNDCLSH’ EP Kicks Off His DJ Career — Exclusive
As the fate of his forthcoming 'Food & Liquor II' album hangs in the balance, Lupe Fiasco is taking on other opportunities, one of them being his new DJ album, 'SNDCLSH,' which will be released later this year.
The Chicago rapper has been very vocal about his ongoing battle with his label, Atlantic Records, and in the midst of touring for much of 2011, Fiasco has taken on a new hobby. "I.