Maybach Music Group ‘Self Made Vol. 2′ Tracklist Debuts With Nas, Wiz Khalifa, T.I. & More
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The Maybach Music Group team has unveiled the tracklist for Self Created Vol. two and the effort functions some hip-hop veterans and a handful of newbies. Set to drop June 26, Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, Gunplay and Omarion unite on the album, which is comprised of 14 tracks.
The tracklist debuted on Ross’ RozayRaw.com Friday (Could 18) with a link to a pre-order of the album. The LP finds respected MCs Nas (“This Thing of Ours”), T.I. (“Bury Me a G”) and Bun B (“Black on Black”) rapping on songs while new school artists Wiz Khalifa (“I Be Puttin’ On”), Nipsey Hussle (“Fountain of Youth”) and Kendrick Lamar (“Energy Circle”), among other people, also serve verses.
Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, Stalley, Gunplay and Omarion all lay claim to at least two tracks on the album, with the aforementioned collaborators assisting.
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Teairra Mari ‘U Did That’ Video: 2 Chainz and Singer Unite for Sexy Visuals
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Teairra Mari leaves her inhibitions at the door in the visuals for “U Did That,” the two Chainz- assisted lead single off her sophomore album, Sex on the Radio, due this summer season.
“This is one particular on my favored video clips that I’ve accomplished for a couple of motives, beginning with the mixture of grit and glam, the reality that the settings are extremely gritty and dark and I am nonetheless serving glam,” Teairra tells The BoomBox of the video, which was shot in Los Angeles.
“Also, I adore, adore, enjoy seeing myself allow loose in the a single-on-a single dance scene!” she adds. “To best it off, I had a excellent time shooting the video with my amazing glam squad and two Chainz was totally amazing!”
The 24-year-old songstress, who’s signed to songwriter Rico Love’s Division I imprint, delivers a far more sexified version of herself in the clip, as she exhibits off her curves in a barely-there outfit and gyrates with a male dancer.
Rico Love, the producer of “U Did That,” supported his artist’s choice to heat factors up on set. “I am such a fan of Teairra and I really like the visual for this song,” he states. “I really feel like it captures a far more mature Teairra. She has a a lot to show and she’s up for the job. I support her 100 %.”
Stalley Talks ‘Self Made Vol. 2′ Studio Sessions, Rick Ross’ Formula & Being a SBTRKT Fan
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Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group roster of talent — Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley and now Omarion — are currently crafting the very anticipated compilation album, Self Produced Vol. two. Just before the project debuts on June 26, Massillon, Ohio native Stalley gives insight on the recording approach.
The bearded MC, who released his mixtape, Savage Journey to the American Dream, in March, traveled south to Atlanta to hit the studio with Ross for the adhere to-up to 2011′s Self Made Vol. one. “I throw a great deal of verses on stuff that Ross currently has,” the rapper tells The BoomBox. “Ross is one of people guys that kinda sets records up. He’s like, ‘Listen to this, listen to this and listen to that. Choose what you like then put a verse on it’ or ‘Pick what beats you like and do what you do.’”
While working alongside Ross, Stalley’s witnessed firsthand how the MMG head honcho produces his songs. “He’ll then formulate it or add somebody to it,” he shares. “I could place two verses on it and then it could have a hook that’s just like a reference. Then he’ll take that and he’ll send it to like Ne-Yo or someone and be like, ‘Ne-Yo, sing that hook’ or ‘John Legend, place a hook on that.’ And then the song comes together.”
Stalley is aware of small about the producers or song titles for the new LP. “I do not even know ‘em,” he admits. “He just be like, ‘Here is a folder for Self Produced Vol. 2. Pick what you like. Write to it, place a verse to it.’
Nonetheless, the “Hammers and Vogues” creator is aware of the collaborations that are featured on the forthcoming opus. “A couple of [the songs] had Wale’s [and] Meek’s [verses] and a handful of other artists, I can’t really say,” Stalley discloses. “I’ve completed a great deal of solo songs as well but who knows who will end up on them.
Usher, ‘SNL’: Singer Performs ‘Climax’ and ‘Scream,’ Keeps Dancing to a Minimum
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Usher showcased his live singing chops Saturday night (May 12) on “SNL,” where he performed two tracks off his forthcoming seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself, due June 12. The 33-year-old crooner moved through “Scream” and “Climax” all while keeping the fancy footwork to a minimum.
Dressed in black shades, a black leather jacket and a graphic T-shirt, Usher greeted the audience before he went to work performing “Scream.” “We at it again ‘SNL’ and this time I’m gonna make you scream,” he shouted.
He then sang “Climax,” proving his ability to rock the crowd with his live vocals.
This month, Usher covers Billboard magazine and will perform at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards May 20.
Karmin – Hello
YouTube achievement stories do not get considerably much more ideal than that of Karmin, aka engaged couple Nick Noonan and Amy Heidemann. Men and women 1st took notice of these two when Heidemann put Chris Brown, Lil’ Wayne and Busta Rhymes to shame with a cover of “Look At Me Now.” Because then, their unique brand of bubblegum hip-hop (see: Nicki Minaj) has earned them a committed YouTube following and a gig on “Saturday Night Live.”
Now they’ve released their 1st album total of original music, appropriately titled Hello. The benefits? Effectively, decidedly mixed.
First and foremost, Hello is quick. Like, Peter Dinklage short. It only contains eight songs, which is possibly for the finest. As much as I appreciate listening to Heidemann go H.A.M., it does get old finally. Karmin was wise to not overstay their welcome, however some could really feel cheated by the album’s brevity.
Hello is mainly a showcase for Heidemann, who has an uncanny capacity to channel Katy Perry’s cutesiness, Kelly Clarkson’s soaring vocals and Nicki Minaj’s hip-hop insanity all at the identical time. Noonan largely does background vocals, which is a wise move for anybody competing against Heidemann’s unbridled vitality.
For the most component, that energy is what makes Hello stand out from the crowd. A song like “I Told You So,” Karmin’s frenetic ode to being right, wouldn’t function if it wasn’t clear that Heidemann has earned some bragging rights. Plus, the ending rap verse is a enjoyable callback to that unique “Look At Me Now” second that place Karmin on the map in the initial spot.
The highlight of Hello is absolutely “Brokenhearted,” the pop anthem that hits “Call Me Maybe” ranges of catchy. Okay, it isn’t very that infectious, but it’s the single that will get the most radio perform. The album’s opening track, “Walking On The Moon,” exhibits off the versatility of her voice, however lyrics like “got me stumbling like a adore drunk alien” leave a bit to be desired.
Famous Faces on TV: 10 Commercials Starring Singers and Rappers
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Ahead of Nicki Minaj received a verify to rep Pepsi and Eminem reinvented Chrysler into a classy, badass vehicle in just 60 seconds, veteran hip-hop and R&B artists paved the way for earning further coin by endorsing drinks, fashion and other merchandise. The BoomBox went back in time and discovered 10 commercials exactly where entertainers — ranging from the late Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and Notorious B.I.G. to R. Kelly, Paula Abdul, Nas and AZ — applied their highly effective vocals to jingles. Surprisingly, these popular reps did nicely for their associated brand names, with some of these spots leaving us thirsty for a soda or itching to place on a pair of Adidas Superstars even these days.
10. Whitney Houston Channels Large Hair and Power Vocals for Diet plan Coke
Diet Coke was 1st introduced in 1982, and 4 years later, Whitney Houston — fresh off the release of her eponymous 13x platinum 1985 self-titled debut — was plugging the a single calorie soda with her diva hair and slim figure. Houston attached her higher notes to the “Just for the taste of it!” slogan, generating it sound like it also was Grammy worthy. Sadly for the iconic singer, a different sort of “coke” would lead her down a distinct path.
9. Paula Abdul Dances for Diet Coke
Paula Abdul filmed several dance-tastic montages for Coca-Cola Company, but the most well-known of the bunch is this 1991 Diet plan Coke ad that paired her with her childhood dance hero Gene Kelly, amongst other folks. But what’s the connection? It really is all in the 1s. Diet program Coke was even now a “a single calorie” drink, and Abdul’s 1988 debut album, “Forever Your Lady,” had 4 tracks — “Straight Up,” “Forever Your Woman,” “Cold Hearted” and “Opposites Appeal to” — that all reached No. one. Read more…
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