Music News: “One In A Million/AALIYAH” both DIAMOND!!

 

Earlier today the RIAA announced that Aaliyah’s 2nd album “One In a Million” and 3rd album “AALIYAH’ are both certified DIAMOND which means each album has surpassed sales of 10 million.

“One In A Million” came out and 1996 with 5 singles including “If Your Girl Only Knew” “Hot Like Fire” and of course the title track. This was her first album with duo Timbaland and Missy. “AALIYAH” which was released in 2001 had a total of 4 singles including “Rock The Boat” which she shot before her sudden death.  Last year was heard of plans for a new Aaliyah album and also got a song with Drake titled “Enough Said”. You can hear Aaliyahs sweet voice currently on Chris Brown’s “Don’t Think They Know” track. Glad to know people are supporting real music still, Congrats babygirl 😉

Music News: Jay-Z Announces New Album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jay-Z reveled a big secret during Game 5 of theNBA Finals. In a commercial for Samsung Mobile, the mogul revealed that his new album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ will arrive on July 4 and one million Samsung Galaxy fans will be able to download the app on June 24 and get the album for free, three days before the rest of the world does on July 7.

In the commercial, Hov is seen in the studio with Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Pharrell, and Swizz Beatz working on new music. “Pretty much the object of this album is this duality of how do you navigate your way through this whole thing, through success, through failures, through all this, and remain yourself?” I mean, I knew he was working on new material but not this soon, that commercial made me forget about that damn game completely. Im ready for this record, I haven’t been this excited about music in a while. The summer is on lock…Stay tuned and check out the commercial below.

New Music: The One- Tamar Braxton/100$ Dollar Bill- Jay Z

Tamar Braxton delivers her 2nd single “The One.” via itunes this morning. On this cool follow up to  “Love and War” she samples the Notorious B.I.G.’s classic “Juicy.” This record is mos def summertime ready…..like I can hear it while by the pool or on the grill. The video for the song is coming very soon and her sophomore album “Love & War” is due later this year. 2 great singles so far, Tamar…..bravo, bravo! Check out the single below

 

It’s all about the Benjamins on “100$ Bill,” Jay-Z’s contribution to The Great Gatsby soundtrack. The hip-hop mogul stacks some boastful rhymes over the chopped-and-screwed beat, which features sound bites from the Baz Luhrmann-directed movie. “Took that Taylor Swift to 100 fu**ing million, bitch!” raps the former drug dealer, who serves as the film and soundtrack’s executive producer. Due out today, the soundtrack also includes contributions from Beyoncé and André 3000, Fergie, Lana Del Rey, Emeli Sandé, will.i.am, Florence + The Machine, and more, check out the new joint from HOV below. via rap-up.com

 

 

New Music: Back 2 Black- Beyonce and Andre 3000 (Amy Winehouse cover)

Nothing pisses me off more than hearing a BAD remake/cover of a classic tune. This week the full version of “Back 2 Black” (originally by Amy Winehouse) was released and covered by none other than Beyonce and 3 Stacks. In my opinion the shits terrible and a slap in the face. When an artist writes music as personal and meaningful as Amy it should not be touched by anyone. The entire “Back 2 Black” era was dark, sad and depressing. That album is hands down one of the most eerie albums i’ve ever heard but also one of the best. Anytime you can feel the pain you know its on point. Beyonce’s voice already has no emotion to it all so for her to take on a song like that just wasn’t right.The lyrical content in the song coming out of her mout don’t go at all.  I fuck wit 3 stacks and I can see him on this song but he sounds like a complete idiot. I honestly think artist should THINK before doing shit like this. Anywho….without further ado here it is…you be the judge!

This HORRIBLE remake can be found on “The Great Gatsby” soundtrack which also features Lana Del Ray, Florence and The Machine, Jack White and Jay- Z who is also the executive producer. Thumbs down on this one HOV, I’m sure Amy is not feeling this at all.

Music Video: Suit & Tie- Justin Timberlake fea. Jay-Z

 

The video for the hit single is finally here. Check out the black & white clip below!! Bravo my friends, Bravo….

 

‘The 20/20 Experience’ is available in stores and online March 19.

Music News: Justin Timberlake shares ’20/20 Experience’ Album Cover & Tracklist

 

Justin Timberlake‘s vision is stronger than ever.

The pop star shared his “The 20/20 Experience” album cover and track list on Wednesday. In a nod to the title, the Tom Munro-shot image pictures Timberlake looking through an optometrist’s machine in classy black-and-white — with the singer dressed for the red carpet, not the doctor’s office.

The album, his third solo release and first since 2006’s “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” is due March 19. Timberlake’s fashionably late return to music has already turned heads with the Jay-Z featuring “Suit and Tie,” the set’s lead single: the track broke the Billboard Pop Songs chart’s first-week airplay records. via- billboard.com

See the album’s track list below:

Pusher Love Girl
Suit & Tie
Don’t Hold The Wall
Strawberry Bubblegum
Tunnel Vision
Spaceship Coupe
That Girl
Let The Groove Get In
Mirrors
Blue Ocean Floor

 

the NEW now: Gage (featured artist)

The NEW Now is a post that will feature writers, producers and artist on the rise. For the first post Allure brings to you Gage……

 

As one of the preeminent up and coming artist from the Washington D.C/ MD area, Gage embodies a casual grace and truth that is reflected in the music he makes. His remarkable talent has led to a successful indie career with shows in the UK(London) and locally. His music and shows bring his art to life. Gage also  received recognition from HHH Magazine and won the award for selling the most tracks at the HHH Magazine awards held on may 30th 2012 and also got tracks played on 93.9 WKYS(D.C) BBC 1 XTRA(UK). Hewas also asked to collaborate with local DMV Rock Bands adding to his overall appeal and sound. Show after show Gage put on electrifying performances around local venues in his area like Jammin Java, The Coat of Arms, Best Buy, Pure Lounge(DC), Saphire, The End Zone and more. Gage sites Big Daddy Kane, Run DMC, Slick Rick, Biggie, 2 Pac, Nas & Jay-Z as some of his biggest influences and says the 90’s era of Hip-Hop is his favorite.

Check out “Heir To The Throne” on iTunes and the new album “Victory Lap”  on Itunes and all digital media outlets.

visit http://www.reverbnation.com/gagedc to hear his music!! And also follow him on twitter @GageDC

 

Music News: Timbaland joins ROCnation/Justin Timberlake set to perfrom at the Grammys/Rihanna covers Rolling Stone

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Producer, rapper Timbaland (born, Timothy Zachery Mosley) has signed to Roc Nation, according to posts on both Roc Nation and Jay-Z’s Life + Times site.

“Roc Nation Welcomes Timbaland To The Family,” reads the caption beneath a photo (above) of Jay-Z and Timbaland in a recording studio on the Life + Times site. The headline above the picture quotes a line from Jay-Z and Timbaland produced, “Hola Hovito”: “And I won’t surrender It With Beats. “Timbaland, an artist in his own right, is known for his production work with Justin Timberlake, Aaliyah, Missy Elliott and Ludacris among many others. It is unclear in what capacity he will work with Roc Nation, the multi-faceted record label, management company and publishing firm Jay-Z founded in 2008.

Jay-Z and Timbaland have a long history of collaboration: The two have worked together since 1998. Timbaland produced tracks on Jay-Z’s “Vol.2… Hard Knock LIfe,” “Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter,” and more. Most recently Timbaland and Jay-Z collaborated on Justin Timberlake’s comeback single “Suit & Tie.” via billboard.com

 

Guess whose performing at the Grammys…..

Grab your suit and tie. Justin Timberlake is bringing sexy back to the Grammy Awards. The six-time Grammy winner is set to perform at the 55th annual ceremony next month.This marks the first time in four years that the pop superstar will grace the Grammy stage. He will perform material off his first album in seven years, The 20/20 Experience, due March 19.

Music’s biggest night will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 10, at 8 p.m. EST on CBS. Previously announced performers include Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert, The Black Keys, FUN., the Lumineers, Mumford & Sons, Carrie Underwood, Jack White, as well as Ed Sheeran, who will perform with Elton John. LL Cool J returns as host. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the weeks ahead. via rap-up.com

CRAZY IN LOVE……….. #NoBeyonce

Rihanna is the latest Rolling Stone cover star. In our new issue on stands Friday, January 31st, contributing editor Josh Eels accompanies the pop star around Los Angeles and visits her new Pacific Palisades mansion, where the 24-year-old opens up about her image, her seven-country Unapologetic promo tour and reconciliation with Chris Brown. “We value each other. We know exactly what we have now, and we don’t want to lose that,” she says.

Stay tuned for more from the cover story. via rollingstone.com

 

Music News: A$AP Rocky debuts at #1,Justin Timberlake breaks record

 

For most artists, an album leak a month in advance of the street date for their debut could spell a commercial death sentence. Not A$AP Rocky,though.

The rapper’s full-length major-label debut, Long.Live.A$AP
 top theBillboard 200 album chart next week thanks to sales of nearly 139,000, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan.

“Let’s really think back on this, my joint leaked a month early,” Rocky told MTV News on Tuesday from Paris, where he is spending fashion week. “Like this is a crazy, this is a blessing, yo. The fact that we’re sitting here talking about … having a #1 album is just crazy alone because we leaked a month early … a whole month.”

Rocky was definitely in a mood to celebrate considering that the album leaked much earlier than most do these days and things could have turned out way differently. “They didn’t have to go buy it because everybody listened to it for free,” he said. “That means that people just really wanted to support. It must mean that the proof is in the pudding and people appreciate art again. I’m just thankful man.” via MTV.com

 

JUSTIN Timberlake has made chart history in the US with his comeback single.

Suit & Tie has achieved the most first-week plays of any track in the history of the Billboard Pop Songs chart.

The song was played a total of 6045 times across US radio stations following its release on January 14.

Suit & Tie – which was produced by Timbaland and features rapper Jay-z – entered the chart at No14 becoming the highest ever entry for a male artist, just shy of Mariah Carey’s Dreamlover which holds the highest-ever position having entered at No12 in 1993. Previous record holder Lady Gaga earned 4,602 plays of her track Born This Way in its debut week.

Justin Timberlake scores the Hot 100’s lone new top 10, as “Suit & Tie” rockets to No. 4 from its No. 84 debut last week. The lead single from his forthcoming album “The 20/20 Experience” storms onto Digital Songs at No. 2 with 315,000 first-week downloads sold. As previously reported, the total marks Timberlake’s best sales week for a download, besting the 250,000-unit start of his seven-week Hot 100 No. 1 “SexyBack” in 2006. It’s the heftiest start for a song by a male artist since Justin Bieber’s “Boyfriend” began with 521,000 the week of April 14, 2012. In its second week on Radio Songs (reflecting its first full week of airplay), “Suit” shoots 33-16 (54 million, up 50%), fueled by a record-setting start on Pop Songs, where it launches at No. 14 with more than 6,000 opening-week plays at the format.

“Suit,” which vaults 9-1 on the R&B Songs chart (and 27-2 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs), grants Timberlake his 12th Hot 100 top 10 and first since Ciara’s “Love Sex Magic,” on which he guested, reached No. 10 in April 2009. He hadn’t inhabited the top tier as a lead artist since “Summer Love” rose to No. 6 in June 2007.

Timberlake now boasts twice as many Hot 100 top 10s on his own as he tallied as a member of ‘N Sync; the boy band scored six top 10s between 1999 and 2002.

via. billboard.com and thesun.co.uk

 

New Music: Suit & Tie- Justin Timberlake fea. Jay-Z

He’s back! Over six years since the release of his multi-platinum album FutureSex/LoveSounds, Justin Timberlake finally picks up the mic again and all is well in the world. While he’s remained quiet about his recording sessions, he hinted at his musical comeback last week in a viral video.

The now-married megastar returns in a big way, enlisting Jay-Z for “Suit & Tie,” produced by his frequent collaborator Timbaland. According to Billboard, he’s already recorded around 20 songs for a new album, due this year.

What do you think of JT’s comeback record? Listen and sound off below. via- rap-up.com