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Music Fab: Updates On Ciara, Solange, Lupe, Jay-Z, MJB, & Alicia Keys
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Ciara’s upcoming album, scheduled to drop this September, is currently entitled Fantasy Ride Reportedly her first single is a joint with Ludacris called “Fantasy Ride” (produced by Polow Da Don) and should drop this summer in July. I hear the album will be her usual Crunk N’ B/Dance/R&B style. And it’s being produced by producer-o-the moment Tricky Stewart. Ne-Yo, The Dream, Lil Jon, and T-Pain are just some of the folks she’s working with on the album. Good ish. Hopefully.
More music news when you read the rest…
Solo’s new promo shot
Solange is giving everybody insight into her new album Sol-AngeL & The Hadley Street Dreams scheduled to drop July 26th. She talked about how her sound differs from her sister’s:
“Our music is completely different. I think I would describe it as 60s and 70s soul music, so it is definitely not something that you really hear. I don’t try to focus so much on defining how I am different (from Beyoncé), I just focus on myself as an artist and the message that I have with my music is the story that I can only tell. That’s definitely mine and mine alone.”
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The album’s title refers to Hadley Street, where her father, Mathew Knowles, set up his Music World headquarters on a piece of land he purchased in one of the worst parts of Houston. Solange is scheduled to shoot the video for her first single “I Decided” this week.
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Alicia Keys has some sexy thoughts racing through her mind these days. Apparently she just hit the studio very recently to record “her most sexual song yet”. Her manager even told her “we don’t record songs like this”. But I have a feeling that piece is about to make it on an upcoming album in some way shape or form.
Ms. Keys is also speaking up about the conspiracy of “Gangsta Rap” saying there’s no such thing and it was just a made up term to divide, conquer, and hurt the black community. In her Blender interview, she says:
“‘Gangsta rap’ was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. ‘Gangsta rap’ didn’t exist.”
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And she goes on about the “feud” between Biggie and Pac. She says that the bicoastal feud between the two slain rappers was fueled “by the government and the media, to stop another great black leader from existing.” Speak on it then Alicia.
Here’s Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige’s new video for “You’re All Welcome”:
Apparently taking clips and backstage footage from your concert constitutes a video.
And check out Lupe Fiaco’s new vid for “Paris, Tokyo”:
Gotta love this dude.
Megan
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:12 pm | Reply | QuoteFirst, ya heard?? Anyway, love A-Keys.
Dani
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:12 pm | Reply | Quote—I love Alicia Keys
—Is anybody really going to buy Solange’s album?
—Like the Mary J and Jay vid…
gbaby
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:12 pm | Reply | Quotefirst!
Just C
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:14 pm | Reply | QuoteAll photos looks pretty fab…I’m ready for a deparate from Ciara’s “formula” though. Solange…maybe you should try something different…not sure about the music game for you.
tru eyz
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:14 pm | Reply | Quoteman
Just C
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:14 pm | Reply | QuoteJust C wrote:
Should have read “I am ready for a departure from Ciara’s…”
Dani
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:15 pm | Reply | Quote—-Solange, Kelly, and Michelle should all get together and travel around doing Destiny Child’s greatest hits…
—-They might as well form a group, because all of their album sales put together will at least get them to gold…
Candace
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:15 pm | Reply | QuoteI LOVE that damn Lupe!!! Kind of feel bad for Solange. It’s hard to solidify your own career when all everyone wants to do is question you about your sister. Alicia looks great!
Misia
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:17 pm | Reply | Quoteloves me some Lupe. So cute! and his video girls’ shoes are hot!
Sunshine
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:19 pm | Reply | QuoteI agree with Alicia, and her outfit is hot!
I’m feeling the Jay-Z and Mary song, not so sure about the video…
Lupe’ is the ish!!!
Mrs Mocha
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:19 pm | Reply | QuoteI agree, maybe Solange should give acting a try!
Misia
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:21 pm | Reply | Quotewtf? where my comment? anways just wanted to say that i love me some Lupe, hes lookin pretty fly in that suit. and whatever shoes his girl in the vid is wearin,,, i want some!
poor Solange, life aint easy when Beyonce is your sis!
lovelifelive
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:23 pm | Reply | QuoteI heart Lupe!!!
Solange…
A. Keys is a great artist!
I love Jay-Z and MJB!!!
Dominique=[♥]
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:29 pm | Reply | QuoteI would like to hear Ciara improve on her vocal ability…
Sing a real ballad…
She’s a great performer…
I just wana hear more of a singing range…
Anyone agree?
hotassness
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:30 pm | Reply | QuoteOOH Solange….Kelly…..Michelle, I wish all yall good luck with getting out the shadow of BEYONCE…I am sure its frustrating, but thats showbiz.
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Mary J Blige and Jay-Z…my two favorite entertainers because both of these two keep it real through lyrics. I like behind the scene view…I wont call it a video.
Brit
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:35 pm | Reply | Quote~I can’t wait for Ciara’s album she always comes with the heat.
~I love everything that Alicia does, she is so intelligent and extreamly talented.
~ As for the rest:uhhhhh?
Nice Church Lady
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:36 pm | Reply | QuoteSunshine wrote:
I completely agree about the Jay & Mary video. Heck… i could have put together that video with cut and paste from the pics we’ve seen on YBF. this is a film school project for real! booo on the video. and Lupe… lawd have mercy! he aint no taller than the mailbox, but Mr. Fiasco can get it! i love his swag!
shulamite
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:38 pm | Reply | QuoteNatasha - where did Alicia get that GREAT leather jacket from?????
Valski
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:41 pm | Reply | QuoteSolange is just asking for it with that album title!
konichiwa bitches!!
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:43 pm | Reply | Quoteoh no solange, not yellow. not good- smh.
sosweet85
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:49 pm | Reply | QuoteI love the Jay and Mary song, the video could’ve used better footage, but I’m just smiling at the fact that some of that footage was from the Toronto show and I must say when they came here, they LOCKED DI CITY! As for Solange… good luck to her. If Kelly and Michelle can’t even sell a two albums cuz of Beyonce what does she really expect to happen for her? Well, we all gotta have a dream right?
Mr. Lupe is sexxxxxxy, I love that dudes swagger. And Alicia mama, SPEAK ON IT!
SUGARWALS
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:49 pm | Reply | QuoteDani wrote:
I AM… I ACTUALLY LIKE WHAT I’VE HEARD SO FAR… SO NO I’M NOT JUMPING ON YOUR BANDWAGON..
HATING ON THE GIRL ALREADY.. SO DAMN SAD.
YOU MUST BE AN INSECURE WOMAN.
allnatural
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:54 pm | Reply | QuoteUmmm, Alicia…. Black people didn’t need gangsta rap as an excuse to kill each other. They were acting like damn fools way before gangsta rap ever started. And Biggie and Pac were “great Black leaders”??? WTF?? This is crazy talk (or drug induced?) I love Alicia as an artist, but she should probably leave the intellectual convo to… an intellectual maybe??!!
realtorjoan
On Apr 14, 2008 at 1:56 pm | Reply | QuoteSolange looks beautiful
Windy Citygurl
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:02 pm | Reply | QuoteSomethin about a black man in a good suit… whew!! Lupe is looking goude! AK looks hot and is a smart chick - so, I’m not surprised at her remarks; she knows the deal. Ciara’s gonna bring the summer club banga!! I liked the preview song from Solange. Not sure if I’ll buy the album, prally download some of the songs.
cdneal
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:04 pm | Reply | QuoteI am anxiously awaiting the release of Solange’s album. I will be buying it because it will not be the same ole cookie cutter album, at least that’s what I can tell by what I have heard so far.
Give the girl a chance, damn!
dmarie
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:09 pm | Reply | QuoteI like Solange’s music, it is very different from her sister’s music. I cannot say I am feeling her look but to each their own. Maybe its the lipstick color. Alicia is speaking the truth!
Shamrock
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:09 pm | Reply | QuoteDani wrote:
That is funny!
ashley
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:17 pm | Reply | Quotethe MJ & JayZ concert was really good. That Mary sings her ASS off!
Jai
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:20 pm | Reply | QuoteLupe is HOT right now! I think things are going to get better for him in this game! I could even see him acting at some point in his career!
Chakkan
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:28 pm | Reply | QuoteSolonge AKA (So-wrong) I remember when you stated a while back you never wanted a career like your sisters, yet you are trying to hard to remain important. Just sit back and live off the money Beyonce has brought to the family. It’s not for everybody.
I feel like those glasses are too small for Alicia’s face (in my opinion) other than that…good look.
Cj
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:31 pm | Reply | QuoteI personally think Solange is the cooler of the two.
1.She’s got a cute kid (that she had by axident…for reals ya’ll)
2.She’s representin for the brown girls
3.Her music is different (remember that one song she had where she was on the stage and….aww nevamind)
4.And she writes all of Beyonce’s songs!..Upgrade you..Freekum dress..
I rest my case.
Kay
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:39 pm | Reply | QuoteBoooo on the yellow, Solange!!!!! Just because it’s the hot color this season, gives you no right to spray paint it all over your face!!!
Lupe could get it…..
May and Jay rocked Houston on Thursday night!!!!
Jay
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:43 pm | Reply | QuoteI thought Alicia was Rosie Perez in the 1st pic LOL!
Chaka
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:45 pm | Reply | QuoteSolange needs to go on to night school, get her degree and get a nice company job with 401K and health benefits. She would make a legal assistant or dental hygienist.
Chaka
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:46 pm | Reply | QuoteSolange needs to go on to night school, get her degree and get a nice company job with 401K and health benefits. She would make a nice legal assistant or dental hygienist.
helltothanaw
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:49 pm | Reply | QuoteMz_Magnificent1
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:49 pm | Reply | QuoteI got excited to open this post b.cuz of Lupe…his albums are the shyt! So much for Skateboard P…Lupe when is our wedding? LOL I kid, I kid!!!
kay p
On Apr 14, 2008 at 2:55 pm | Reply | QuoteSolange - I like the name of the album…however not so convinced the music will rock…
Alicia kills…
toy
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:08 pm | Reply | QuoteAre Ciara or Solange even musically relevant?
allnatural
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:08 pm | Reply | QuoteUmmm, Alicia.. Black people didn’t need gangsta rap to kill each other. They were doing that ish long before gangsta rap existed. And Biggie and Pac were “great black leaders”??? WTF??? That’s CRAZY talk right there. I love Alicia as an artist, but she should stick to singing instead of talking (at least while she’s smoking cuz it sounds like that’s what she’s doing during this interview. LOL!)
Lovely One
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:10 pm | Reply | QuoteThe Solange album cover is OFF THE CHAIN!!!
2step
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:21 pm | Reply | QuoteToo many of yall need to brush up on your ENGLUSH…I mean ENGLISH, LMAO. While you judge who’s hot and who’s not, open a damn dictionary. Yeah I’m talkin’ to you! Get it together people. You’re better than that. I got love for you. No joke.
T
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:22 pm | Reply | Quotegood for ciara but dont you really think thats alot great production for such little vocal talent ?
Lana
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:22 pm | Reply | QuoteI ♥ LOVE Lupe Fiasco!
the truth
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:23 pm | Reply | QuoteMrs Mocha wrote:
Please dont say that please not another wanna be actor.. the movies nowadays are already suffering from that and are far cry from what they use to be because of all these wanna be actors, turning grammy movies into block buster hits.
anyhow hopefully Solange pics look better on her album and video than the one Natasha showed us.
Alicia looks hot hot hot… true definition of fabulous and its refreshing to know she actually has a brain to match her beautiful image.
Love Ciarrah. always have always will.. there still a few talents left in the game and she is one… actual meaningful songs instead of singing about peasnut butter and jelly.. I thought 50 would have talked about her or slightly dampen her career but so far so good. keep it coming mama
Lovin Life
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:26 pm | Reply | QuoteCiara looks great and I hope this album sounds better than the last one. I aint gon lie, I bought it and I was disappointed. Gotta Love Ci-Ci though!
Zeal
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:27 pm | Reply | Quote- I don’t know if I want to hear Alicia being sexual. No thanks keep that one to yourself miss lady. Her generic r&b ballads are just fine.
- Ciara’s album should be good.She always does her thing.
- Somehow I don’t see Solange being commercially succesful but I could be wrong.Good luck to her.
- Not feeling Lupe’s new album. His first album was better in my opinion.
T
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:27 pm | Reply | Quoteleave so-large-nose alone. LOL.
Ya Girl
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:28 pm | Reply | Quote“Formula”?? Perhaps. I say, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it…
the truth
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:30 pm | Reply | QuoteT wrote:
Her Vocals arent all that greaty but its excellent for the music she produces. great club bangers most of the time.. and the lyrics people can relate to… she’s not no whitney houston but she’s also not a Cassie. she can throw it down singing especially live and her performances are always 110 percent
S.A.M
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:30 pm | Reply | QuoteChakkan wrote:
I actually admire Solange, trying to remain important. If she just sat on her ass and lived off Beyonce’s wealth, peep’s would have shyt to say about that too. She may not be very talented musically or have the x-factor, but at least she is being a good role model to her son…teaching him to be ambitious, and to keep striving to be somebody. Even though Juelz is born wealthy, he will learn that he should work hard and not live off other people’s achievements.
The whole Knowles clan is doing their own thing. How nice is it to see a family where each person is contributing to their overall success??
Also, the girl is only in her 20’s, if she just lived off her family’s wealth, how damn boring would the next 50 yrs of her life be!!
Keep doing your thang girl! Whether it’s successful or not. Your brain will thank you for it later in life, for not living a silver-spoon fed life.
2step
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:30 pm | Reply | QuoteHey Allnatural. FYI, Pac would’ve been a great black leader. Had he not gotten falsely accused of rape and ended up in prison. Suge was not havin’ him doing uplifting rap. So Pac did what he had to do to get out of prison. He was trying to get off Death Row Records before he got killed. I believe we would’ve seen him lead many knuckleheads to a positive life. Alicia made great points about him. And she fine as may wine:) ONE LOVE
Felicia
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:36 pm | Reply | QuoteYES! YES! YES! You gotta love some Lupe! I’ve offically started stalking this dude!
T
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:42 pm | Reply | Quoteas for her live performances she is lip syncing. she can not dance and sing at the same time. neither could janet. these beats could go to someone with a great voice and relatable lyrics. its about time for the two to be combined. something new….. something fresh. anybody can make a club banger.
T
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:44 pm | Reply | Quote@ the truth
sexyndacity
On Apr 14, 2008 at 3:59 pm | Reply | QuoteAlicia’s dumb statements created an uproar
T
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:07 pm | Reply | Quotei love alicia’s songs but when will folks see that she is not that deep…….. it is what it is.
the truth
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:14 pm | Reply | Quotesosweet85 wrote:
The Tdot show was Livvvvve… Mary put it down… that was a show im glad i never missed… it was sold out on what the first day. The mans dem up in there were butter too. look oh to scrumptious and the rental stores must of been real busy to because everyman had a benz/ ferrari under there belt and i aint seen that many in tdot besides carribana time.
KIRRE
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:16 pm | Reply | Quoteciara b bringin….this SUMMER!!
to crazy
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:18 pm | Reply | QuoteT wrote:
Please tell me someone because have you listen to music these days from the female genre. its not that good seems like you dont have to have any talent to be a singer and atleast the girl has some vocals and can make a great performance.. she is good for this generation, to me its better than singing about lip gloss and all that other foolish ish. until deborah comes back tamia, whitney, faith, kelly price and all them other God given talented people all the ciarra’s are good for me.
Franky
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:20 pm | Reply | Quotethe truth wrote:
Co Sign her dancing is out of this world
Eve
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:24 pm | Reply | Quotethe truth wrote:
LMFAO
thats so true i was there and the guys were looking real Fab.. Like Carribana came early this year lol This one dude i seen driving a beat up honda civic all of a sudden at the concert tried to sport a BMW.
T
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:35 pm | Reply | Quotethe great singers will never fully make a comeback if we support mediocre talent like ciara. she’s a great “dancer” so she should stick to that.
Dee
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:37 pm | Reply | Quotetoy wrote:
You can’t compare Ciara and solang…what rock have you been under hell yeah Ciara is relevant!
BellaY
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:37 pm | Reply | QuoteI wish Solange all the best. It must be challenging living in her sisters shadow.
Well said Alicia Keys! Gotta luv her.
I love Lupe Fiasco’s groove!
AK
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:38 pm | Reply | QuoteDamn, Solange is a 10 in that pic!
holla06
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:41 pm | Reply | Quotehaha! Music world is set up on a horrible street ROFL!
holla06
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:46 pm | Reply | QuoteCj wrote:
*mouth drops* SHE WROTE UPGADE U AND FREAKUM DRESS?!?!?! girl yes indeed.
i always knew solo could write. back on kelly’s first album all the deep r-n-b tracks were written by here. and back then solo was like what…16-17?!! geez! go head solo!
Sha
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:51 pm | Reply | QuoteI LUV Lupe! I have yet to here a song from him that wasn’t FIRE!
Sha
On Apr 14, 2008 at 4:52 pm | Reply | QuoteSha wrote:
*hear
Smile2me
On Apr 14, 2008 at 5:01 pm | Reply | QuoteCan’t wait to buy Ciara’s album.
I actually liked solange’s song that leaked, looking forward to hear what else she has out.
And if singers are selling, and entertaining THEIR fans, who cares what people say. I love people who follow their dreams no matter what negative things folks say. Evidently they are relevant, they are being talked about on YBF, and other websites almost daily.
Speak your mind Alicia. If that’s what u believe.
les923
On Apr 14, 2008 at 5:20 pm | Reply | QuoteChaka wrote:
Hilarious!
Gravity
On Apr 14, 2008 at 5:26 pm | Reply | QuoteSorry Solange, I’m not buying it - neither your scripted style nor your CD.
les923
On Apr 14, 2008 at 5:27 pm | Reply | Quoteholla06 wrote:
I don’t believe it! Them “Knowles ” are FAMOUS for “claiming” that they wrote this and worte that! It is in Beyonce’s contract that her name appears as “co-writer” on all of her songs. Let’s think back to Irreplaceable………….if Ne-Yo was an unknown, nobody would’ve known that he was the one who ACTUALLY wrote the song. These people think that adding a “yeah boy” or “uh-huh” in the lyrics is co-writing! I think NOT!
But that Matthew Knowles, you gotta give it to him, he knows that it’s the writers that keep getting paid for music for years to come - so to ensure a check - u better give my daughters writing credit! Gotta respect that gangsta!
HELLO?
On Apr 14, 2008 at 5:37 pm | Reply | QuoteSOLANGE! What in the big-bird-tweety-egg-yolk-hell?!?!?!
*blank stare*
BonBon
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:14 pm | Reply | QuoteSolange’s talent does nothing for the human race. She needs to go to college and be a veterarian.
Lupe Fiasco’s music is long, wordy, and puts me to bed, not in a good way.
No one wants to hear ALicia’s rant about rap music unless she has new, so in citeful facts. She is fab, though.
Have a wonderful, Monday!
BonBon
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:15 pm | Reply | QuoteOops! I need to check my grammar.
Erica
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:23 pm | Reply | QuoteNot feeling Solange. There are plenty of artists mixing 60’s and 70’s music so she needs to think again. She needs to find a “true” identity.
MJB&Jayz - Cute vid.
Alicia Keys - Um,ok.
Ciara - Interested to see what she brings out next. I hope it’s not the same ole, same ole’.
same ol hater
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:25 pm | Reply | Quoteles923 u have a serious obsession with the Knowles family. You just can’t keep Beyonce name out your mouth. She has NOTHING to do with this yet u hate on her and everybody she involved with. Pathetic. Oh wait I forgot haters like you waste your time hating while she only gets more and more successful. She is the first black woman to win ASCAP songwriter of the year. So yeah she made history and is recognized for her excellent songwriting skills. As for Neyo he said himself it was a cowrite w/ him and B and that haters like you like to discredit B.Whatever get a life. Beyonce is still the most popular and successful black female artist of this generation so go choke on that. LMAO @ your hating ass.
Anyway good luck to Solange she comes from a very successful family. As for Jay n Mary I love the song. Haters keep doing what you do which is waste your time.LMAO
Shonna
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:30 pm | Reply | QuoteI like Solange and will be buying her album! Even if I have to conceal that hideous picture on the album cover from my eyes (what’s with all that yellow makeup?)
$exy Lucian diva
On Apr 14, 2008 at 6:34 pm | Reply | Quote(8)he proposed to me …he proposed with a crackerjack ring!! (8)…LMAO
chocolate ladywonder
On Apr 14, 2008 at 7:34 pm | Reply | QuoteWTF? can anyone tell me y Solange decided to use the “maize”crayon from the crayola box as lipstick? she probably took it from her son… That ish is hideous,yuk. Good luck to her… Aww man, Lupe. Nice to look at, not so nice to hear, but I luv him anyway. Happy Monday!
kay p
On Apr 14, 2008 at 7:37 pm | Reply |