Friday, January 2, 2009

New India.Arie Album - "Testimony: Vol.2"


India.Arie will release Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics,the follow-up to her 2006 album Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationships, on February 10.

The lead single “Chocolate High” will feature Musiq Soulchild.

Here is the tracklisting for Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics:

“Intro — Grains”
“Therapy”
“Psalms 23″
“Chocolate High”
“He Heals Me”
“Interlude — Grains”
“Pearls”
“River Rise”
“Yellow”
“Better Way”
“Interlude — Grains”
“Long Goodbye”
“Ghetto”
“The Cure
“Outtro — Grains”



Christina Milian - "Us Against The World" (Remix)


Here’s the cover for Christina Milian’s single “Us Against the World (Jason Nevins Remix),” which will be released to iTunes on January 20. Listen to the dance remix below.

Christina exclusively revealed to Rap-Up in her Winter 08/09 cover story that her fourth studio album is tentatively titled Dream in Color.




Listen to "Us Against The World" (original track here)

New Pussycat Dolls Song - "Top Of The World"


"Top Of The World" is the Pussycat Dolls' new track, which premiered Monday night on "The Hills" spinoff "The City". It was recorded as the theme for the MTV series starring Whitney Port. The Pussycat Dolls will be on tour with Britney Spears starting in March.


Jennifer Hudson - May Return at President Elect Inauguration Day


Jennifer Hudson has been asked to perform The National Anthem at President-Elect Barack Obama’s inauguration next month, The New York Post reported on Wednesday.

“Organizers want Jennifer to sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ at the Inauguration on Jan. 20,” The Post insider says. “They are talking to Jennifer about it. It would be the first time she performed since the murders. She is from Chicago and a huge Obama supporter.”

Jennifer performed The National Anthem at the Democratic National Convention in Denver last August.

There is no word about whether Jennifer Hudson has accepted to perform.

New Kelly Clarkson Song - "My Life Would Suck Without You"


Here's the album cover for Kelly Clarkson's new single "My Life Would Suck Without You". The new single will debut on radio stations in the U.S on January 19th.

Kelly Clarkson's upcoming third studio album is still untitled.

Sheila E. and DJ Rashida at the Conga Room!


Sheila E. & DJ Rashida were really turning up the heat at the Conga Room on Dec. 26th.

Prince was also present, and his longtime friend Sheila E. made a guest appearance on stage, joining DJ Rashida. She sang “The Glamourous Life” and several other songs.

The atmosphere of the Conga Room was totally 80s, according to Dr. Funkenberry "You would thought it was 1984".







Prince - To Release 3 Albums This Year!


It has been officially reported on the L.A Times, that Prince will release 3 albums this year!

Prince is currently in negotiations with a major retailer to distribute his new albums. There will also be a highly interactive site, where users will be able to buy music.

The music genius has been working closely with Bria Valente, and has been focusing on playing music and perfecting it since 2006.

On a personal note, Prince didn't vote, and clearly stated that he isn't against gay-marriage.

To read the full L.A. Times article, click here.