Now that Leona Lewis has been certified a superstar, it is time for another “X-Factor” champ to shine! Alexandra Burke is the latest champ from Britian’s hit talent competition series, “The X-Factor,” and will be dropping a single very soon. Alexandra won her way into the hearts of Simon Cowell and hundreds of fans when she entered the competition and only gained more as time went on. During the finals of the show, she performed “Listen,” the hit song from Dreamgirls, with her favorite artist, Beyonce. Throughout the show, she made it known that Beyonce was one of her heroes and when the two singers met, Beyonce took a liking to her and offered her tips and coaching.

After winning the show, Alex headed to the U.S. to start on her debut album. She met and worked with the likes of Phantom Boyz, Akon, Pharrell, Red One, Stargate, and even Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z. The power couple met up with Alex many times to offer her help on her debut album. Beyonce even offered Alex a chance to open for her during her “I Am…” tour but due to scheduling conflicts, the match never happened.

Now, Alexandra is finally ready to show the world what she’s got. She recently signed a”six-figure deal” with Dolce & Gabbana and she also announced that her upcoming single will be titled “Bad Boys” and will feature rapper Flo Rida. Promotion for the singer has begun and two new very “Sasha Fierce” looking promo pictures for her new project have surfaced (see above).

Hopefully, Alexandra can see the same success as her predecessor Leona Lewis. But of course, only time will tell. We are wishing her the best of luck and will keep you updated once her single drops this Tuesday, August 25th.

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Born and raised in Yonkers, New York, Outasight (Richard Andrew) was brought up by a mother who decorated the walls with records and a guitar playing father. Constantly moving from apartment to apartment never gave him a true sense of home, but Outasight always found comfort in music. Whether it was fronting bands at such hallowed venues as the Knitting Factory and CBGB’s, or reciting spoken word at the Nuyorican Cafe and the Bowery Poetry Club, Outasight has always loved the stage. A once regular at drum and bass parties, it was at these parties where he really began to utilize both rapping and singing together. Using these life experiences, Outasight is creating a brand of music all to his own.

He’s received major buzz, and a stamp of approval from MTVU, in addition to big publications such as XXL and Giant Magazine. He’s also been featured on SOHH, Straight Outta NYC, Singersroom, Nah Right, and countless other blogs and hip-hop websites online. And he’s being featured right here, right now, on Gossip On This! Check out his latest single, “Good Evening (Dream Big)” by hitting play above. He cites influences from A Tribe Called Quest, Kanye West, The Beatles, Mos Def, and Stevie Wonder, so with the right promotion, he’ll definitely be a break-out star in 2009. The music definitely speaks for itself, and he definitely receives the stamp of approval from Gossiponthis.com, but let us know what YOU think in the comments!

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Singer-songwriter Lady GaGa is pop, electronica , r&b – she is everything! Currently signed to Akon’s label Kon Live, distributed via Interscope, LG releases her debut effort The Fame in stores and online October 28th in the US.

The singer’s “Fame-o-licious” album will include the leadingly energetic single that has been blazing up the charts the Red One-produced “Just Dance”! LG’s LP will also include the second single “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich” and the latest single from the album “Poker Face”, one of my personal favorites.

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If you were one of the people singing along with Will.i.am’s catchy tune “I Got It From My Mama“, from his recent album Songs About Girls (A&M), last Summer of 2007, then you were like me trying to figure out who the young lady singing was; It turns out it was actually new up and coming artist KG!

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New R&B sensation Qui and daughter of former NFL player Jerry Rice, is ready to make her musical debut to the world. Her first single “Rev It Up” features David Banner. Qui’s album LUV ‘N LIFE is slated for release later on this summer! If you’re interested in checking out the song, check out the stream below! Qui’s bio can be found after the break.

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I know many of you may have heard of him but I felt like I had to post this. His name is Ben One. A Chicago native artist has a new single which is “Never Leave My Girl” featuring Shawnna and is currently signed with record label RCA. This song is blowing up!!! Stay clicked for a T2W video premiere soon!

♫ Click Here To Listen To Ben One – “Never Leave My Girl”

There’s a new artist on the scene and has the internet buzzing already. His name is LOVE AOK! and I gotta tell you that his sound is hot!!! He’s listed as a multi-talented artist that produces, writes, sings, and rap his own music. He’s unsigned right so record labels watch out for him. On his MySpace page he lists some of his influences, R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, TImbaland, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. You can also catch him on imeem.com and listen to some of his recorded tracks. The latest song from LOVE AOK! is titled, “Hush”. It’s a R&B record that I can see myself hearing on the radio today. Let me know what ya’ll think and leave comments! Check out the following links.

LOVE AOK! ON IMEEM

LOVE AOK! ON MYSPACE

i15, a dynamic trio consisting of Das, 21, Castro, 21 and Flash, 23 reppin’ the West-coast, has a new single/video out called Lost In Love, produced by Polo Da Don. I don’t know if you recall or not but they made a cameo in Soulja Boy’s Soulja Girl video. They are also signed to Zone 4/Interscope Records. Peep the video after the cut!

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Meet new artist VERBZ (or Verse), a Shopaholic emcee originally from London, England. Born to a Jamaican daddy and South American mother Natalia ‘Verbz’ Cappuccini, 21, is a hybrid of quite a few cultures; that including hip hop. I love this girl, the moment I clicked onto her MySpace page I felt a young, fresh, quirky aura – with sophistication. Shopaholic is fun and catchy, Swaggeriffic is self-explanatory, Dangerous has strikingly enticing beat, Heaven is a mild and melodic tune with much significance that meets the ear.

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Now-a-days in the music industry you have to have the whole package, it’s not just about good looks anymore, you actually have to possess some sort of natural talent! New artist Jason Derulo is a multi-threat! He sings, he choreographs, he produces, and he acts! And all of this at the tender age of 19 Jason is well on his way to celebrity stardom! I’m so ‘uber-happy’ that he is reppin’ Miami, too! His new song ‘Cyber Love’, featuring hip hop act Mims, is completely revolutionary in anything that you have ever heard! ‘Harddrive’ has a whole new meaning now, even though I use to say that a lot too, he he! I love it! Git-it, git-it, git-it Jason! Make sure you request ‘Cyber Love’!

Jason Derulo ft. Mims – Cyber Love – page link

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Def Jam’s Karina Pasian is the truth! I wasn’t really checking for her when I heard that ‘With You’ remix a long time ago but after I heard ‘16 At War’ I fell in love! Seeing how The-Dream wrote this song I’m not surprised at all about my immediate liking to it. This song is so relative at today’s age, it also would’ve been a good song for me when I was 16, it really would’ve helped. I think I grew up too fast during that time but then again I’m kinda glad I did. It made me a little smarter and wiser to say the least. Not to say I smoked or anything, but I was pressured so much and then made fun of, even when my mom couldn’t afford namebrand clothing. I still wore namebrand but not every single day like the rest of the kids, I often wondered how they could afford it living in the ghetto (becos I sure as hell couldn’t afford it). But anyway I’m glad I didn’t do any of that, most of the people I went to school with are now dead, in jail, or have babies — so thank God.

Karina Pasian – 16 At War – page link

New R&Ber and Jive records signee Lee Carr is about to make his official debut next month! I meant to post on Lee Carr after visiting his MySpace a couple of times. Well better now than never! Below is a little inside information about him …

You can also view the video of Jive rolling up on Carr at his job just getting ready to sign him on the spot! I can only imagine the emotions going on with him at that time of the signing to Jive. Congratulations Carr and best of luck with your music career!

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Uh-oh! Does Young Chris Brown have some competition? Newly signed Epic R&Ber Casely makes his video debut “Emotional” just in time for Valentines Day! If you don’t know Casely, get to know him! Here’s the prelude: “In today’s music industry it’s a rare discovery to find a recording artist who truly epitomizes the word ‘Music’, but in R&B singer Casely that’s exactly what you’ll find. Casely, born and raised in South Florida to Trinidadian and Panamanian parents, is a shining new star that’s changing the music industry standard of what an artist and musician should be. [...]” Cont. via MySpace

Def Jam presents new R&Ber Razah performing his debut single “Rain”. Already receiving positive feedback on the radio Razah believes in making “timeless music and songs that uplift people,” he says, “I was raised by a single mom so I believe in writing music that celebrates women.” Look out for Razah in the near future and get ready for the eponymous album in Spring 2008!

Woo, I am soooo laaaate! I meant to do a new feature on Mr. Steph Jones, I did! I just wish I knew of him sooner and done so before, could’ve gotten an interview through Dominique, all well. Anyway! I remember visiting his MySpace page last year when I was doing promo for that DTP thing, I hear this nice, sophisticated voice, see this big afro and find myself ultimately in love with “Mr. Ordinary” and “Get Me Started!” He has a new song up called “La La Means Love” that I also love, on his MySpace. Jones’ sound with melodies and style are very simplistic but something you won’t forget and will always remember, I sort of love the contrast with the subtle calmness of his voice and his crazy style, with his ripped jeans and wild hair. I’m actually looking forward to more material from him.

Not even Sean Garret can salvage her music career! With that being said, I can’t wait for Her Name is Nicole (Interscope), believe it or not. I think everything has to do with timing, her people debuted her too early, people didn’t care about Nicole as a solo artist then (I don’t know why she left the PCD). But best believe she will have her time to shine soon, way too much was going on this year. That’s why I’m glad the label pushed her album back until next year, they ain’t playing that, very smart. Again, like I said, it’s the timing – with the right promotion, singles, and pull – 2008 could very well be her year.

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This is Def Jam/Island Urban’s new artist Rocko. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Rocko is the first to venture out on Jermaine Dupri’s Island Urban Music, his new street single “Umma Do Me” is receiving nice airplay and reviews and I’m pretty sure I heard it going up there before.

I’m sure you guys remember me posting on multi-cultural group The DEY a few months ago! Well, they recently released their new EP, The D.E.Y. Has Come (Sony BMG), exclusively on iTunes! The new EP will feature the trio’s new single “Give You The World,” you can listen to the streaming audio links below, the song was produced by J.R.! If you guys like what you heard you can also download the EP on iTunes via the link below also!

The DEY – “GIVE YOU THE WORLD”
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Dammit, ok now I’m all on LEONA LEWIS’ tip becos of Toya =P

This is British singer Leona Lewis’ second UK single, “Angel,” from her upcoming LP (already released in the UK), Spirit, set to release in the U.S. January 2008 to my knowledge … Wow, her voice is so angelic and sort of flows for this song! And I agree with Toya, it does have an “Irreplaceable” feel to it, I guess becos it was produced by Stargate as well, as they did with Chris Brown’s second single, “With You,” from his upcoming Exclusive album. Anyway, I just wanted to see what you guys thought? I mean, I never really heard of her :s but I like her! We’ll see how well Miss Lewis does when she hits the U.S. I can’t wait to hear more material from this chick!

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ONE CHANCE – “MY WORD”
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Check out Usher’s brand new R&B sensations, ONE CHANCE, and their new single “My Word”. Album in stores Winter 2008

J VALENTINE – “SHE’S WORTH THE TROUBLE”
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J Records would like to introduce the newest addition to their already talented music roster. Hailing from San Francisco, the king of R&Bay J Valentine is preparing to release his debut album, Conversation Piece this fall. Already an accomplished songwriter, J Valentine has already penned hits for N’Sync, Omarion, Tyrese and Mario just to name a few. Conversation Piece includes production from heavy hitters such as Scott Storch, Cool & Dre and Polow Da Don!

KID SISTER is a Club rapper originally from Markham, Illinois but currently resides in North Side, Chicago. Inspired by eighties joints and a more contemporary sound she makes Club music with her DJ/brother J2K, of Flosstradamus, how cool is that? Together they are completely unstoppable and taking the Chicago music scene by storm rocking at parties and causing an all around dance floor mayhem.

Kid Sister » “Control” » LISTEN » (Full)

Contemporary R&B musician and Songwriter Emily King reigns on East Side Story, her debut album set to release August 28th of next week. With a broad gain of musical influences, ranging from The Beatles, Nas and Michael Jackson, King has always had a deep-routed passion and love for music; using it as her emotional comforter. At the age of sixteen she got her GED, starting composing, and quickly immersed herself towards her goal.

Emily King then reached out to Chucky Thompson, a music producer, he was the member of Bad Boy Entertainment’s famed Hitman studio team. Thompson signed King to the production company, eventually landing her a major recording contract with J Records, they then began searching for the right sound to capture the songstress’ eclectic tastes and styles. King insists that she isn’t trying fit into anyone’s box, “I’m just finding my own culture within myself,” she explains.

I believe that there is great true to that statement, because conceptually, this album is stark brilliance! It almost brings you back to that genuine R&B/Hip-hop feel, as Ms. Hill revolutionized with all of her projects, with joints like “Business Man”. King also tears up this amazing cover of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” – absolutely amazing! To know more info on this gifted soul please visit EMILY KING’S MYSPACE or the singer’s OFFICIAL WEBSITE; spread the word peeps!

Emily King » “Walk In My Shoes” » LISTEN » (Full)
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In a world full of aspiring singers, dancers, and performers it can be tough to be a visionary who looks beyond the definitions, the labels, and the expectations of the music industry. While others are continually trying to come up with the right formula, some are busy creating their own. The rising star called Money is doing just that. A name that you might not be familiar with yet but are guaranteed to know as time goes on, Money is ready to share with the world her own formula. With her unique style, original voice, and, captivating choreography, Money is ready to give us an example of what the future of music will be. Having already caught the ear of famed producer/songwriter Walter Milsap III and the biggest producer in music today Mr. Timbaland himself, Money is well on her way to show the world how a true visionary thinks. [ READ MORE ]

Money (Timbaland) » “Fantasy” » LISTEN » (Full)

Ray Lavender aka “Ray-L” is a contemporary R&B singer who hails from Atlanta, Georgia and is currently signed to Akon’s record label Kon Live Distribution. His debut single “My Girl Gotta Girlfriend” from the album X-Rayted, slated to release later this Fall, has made such a marketable impact I just had to feature him as a new artist. They blow this song up crazy down here, so it’s nice to finally see the guy behind the song, and no T-Pain is not featured nor does he have a similar song out like this.

Ray-L » “My Girl Gotta Girlfriend” » LISTEN » (Full)

9 Lives, appropriately titled, is the debut album from new artist Kat DeLuna that drops August 7th – MAKE SURE YOU BUY IT! I had the pleasure of listening to the retail version and posting a review for the album. One of the singles lifted from the LP, “Whine Up,” features Dancehall artist Elephant Man; other featured album appearances include Shaka Dee. OK, it starts off with this little brief intro basically saying this is what she wanted to do and she’s finally fulfilling her dream – to share her natural born talent with the world! You know what? I think that’s what this record is mostly based around, testimonials. I mean, come on, the title in itself speaks to you! As far as the whole feel; very eclectic and diverse. This chick breaks it down from Spanish, Dancehall to fawwking Opera! This album is truly remarkable and does not vary whatsoever; looks like the basis really is pretty much LOVE, I mean, everybody needs love! Overall its a pretty decent joint, from an artistic standpoint, the lyrics and vocals are beautiful as if colorful harmonies racing through this chick one-hundred miles an hour! The arrangement? Muy bueno, just some feel good musica yo! I would definitely recommend this as a nice buy, my favorite songs are “Love Me, Leave Me”, “Be Remembered”, “Enjoy Saying Goodbye”, and my all time favorite “Am I Dreaming”. LOL, I love when artists do intros and get “A Little More Personal” (shouts to Lindsay)!

Kat DeLuna » “Am I Dreaming” » LISTEN » (Full)
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Kat DeLuna » “In The End” » LISTEN » (Full) » (strongly recommended)

Like your girl TIFFANY EVANS, Keke Palmer is another young lady you all need to look out for pretty soon! Why isn’t Lil’ Mama singing about this type of stuff more? These girls prove that you can be young with your music still having a meaning, I love the song “Skin Deep” and “All My Girlz” (which was the leading song from the Akeelah and The Bee Soundtrack) , these are the role models young girls need to look up too! The 4 song EP will be released on iTunes on July 17th, and the full album, So Uncool, will be in stores September 18th! Watch the video for “All My Girlz” after the cut and make sure you CHECK HER OUT in the video “Keep It Movin” soon (pics above) … we’ll keep you posted!

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It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Def Jam’s latest R&B signee, THE-DREAM. He’s the genius behind Rihanna’s #1 hit “Umbrella” (The-Dream wrote the track in under 12 minutes), and is married to R&B songstress Nivea (Animalistic baby!). His new single “Shawty Is A Ten” is currently blazing radio waves across the country and I can dig it!

THE-DREAM – “SHAWTY IS A TEN”
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Blitz McBain, a 19 year-old out of downtown Manhattan, is best known for his multiple flows and creative side. With influences Jay-Z, Prince, and Kanye West, the man is not afraid to spark controversy. He first established a name in the New York hip-hop scene at the age of twelve when he involved himself in the music industry-related work of his uncle. With clever lines and street-ridden beats, Blitz consistently brings something fresh to the game. He focuses primarily on the music aspect of his career. “I have to stay clean,” he tells us in a downtown coffee shop. “I’m basing everything on what [my uncle] did wrong. He had an ego problem and a drinking problem. Liver problems prevented him from ever taking the spotlight as a major rapper.” The name Blitz, as you may already know, originates from the popular video game NFL Blitz. “When I used to fight, I would come with aggression. That’s how I got the name. And it stuck.” Blitz is now putting every second he has into his up-and-coming album, Look At Me Now. When asked his favorite song off the album, he replies, “My favorite song is ‘Comfort Me’. It takes place in the afterlife and how I think it’s gonna’ be once I die- like being an angel looking down on the world as somebody dies.”

Blitz McBain » “I’m A Beast” » LISTEN » (Full)

Yo I just recently peeped this guys MYSPACE, his name is Mr. J Medeiros. I was feeling his music so much that I thought I should do an artist spotlight on him. Mr. J Medeiros has a CD coming out August 24th called Of Gods And Girls, the album sampler on his MySpace is mad crazy, I suggest you check that out immegiately! I posted a couple of songs that stuck out to me, “Constance” (produced by Mr. J Medeiros) and “Half A Dream” featuring Marty James of One Block Radius (produced by 20Syl of Hocus Pocus), from Of Gods And Girls – the “Half A Dream” mixtape is also available for purchase on Mr. J’s MySpace! Out of the two songs posted, my favorite one would have to be “Half A Dream” …

That don’t mean nothing, wasting your time …
looking for something you’ll never find,
look through the make-up, it’s not all it seems
when will wake up from half of a dream? – Mr. J Medeiros

Thank you, I thought I was going crazy, something is seriously wrong when I see little girls my age emulating bullshit! They build them bitches!!! Wake up …

Mr. J Medeiros » “Constance” » LISTEN » (Full)
Mr. J Medeiros feat. Marty James » “Half A Dream” » LISTEN » (Full)

Los Angeles, CA – Mr. J Medeiros is an eloquent hip-hop artist on a mission to create massive social change through music, in more areas than one. In keeping with the release of his debut solo-album “Of gods and girls” on July 24th, 2007, Mr. J officially launches his anti child trafficking campaign “IamConstance.org” in Los Angeles today; a website that relates to the non-traditional, “hit” single off the album: “Constance”.

“Constance” is the true story of a girl raised in The Philippines, kidnapped, and forced into prostitution and internet pornography at a young age. The video for “Constance” (which has already compiled over 100,000 views on YouTube), illustrates how Americans support this scenario everyday through “legal” and “illegal” internet porn sites.

“People don’t see the connection between clicking on the internet here and someone being raped in a hotel room on the other side of the world,” exclaims J, “I want people to recognize our responsibility in what is happening here. Child pornography is a $3 Billion dollar market and the porn industry all together is $57 Billion worldwide; it brings in more money than professional football, baseball, and basketball franchises combined.”

The story of Constance aims to show the massive population of pornography users, that they may be fueling rape, abuse, human-trafficking, and child pornography. This is where the “IamConstance.org” campaign comes into play – the website hosts countless anonymous accounts from victims of trafficking, kidnapping and abuse. The purpose is to create change by revealing the magnitude of these atrocities.

The “I Am Constance Campaign” was born when J released the video online, and was immediately flooded with hundreds of YouTube comments, MySpace letters and personal accounts from women and men sharing their painful stories evoked by watching “Constance.” This sent Medeiros on a mission to tell these people’s stories, and show how many people are affected by this issue.

Mr. J’s hope is to increase awareness and accountability for these crimes. More than half of sexual assaults go unreported. J has partnered with organizations like HUMANTRAFFICKING.ORG, I Am Coming, and XXXchurch, in the hopes to break the silence about these crimes. They aim to rally support to demand that the UN increase minimum penalties for Human Trafficking worldwide. “800,000 women and children are kidnapped, trafficked and raped each year. That’s 2200 people each and every day, one every 39 seconds. Traffickers who are arrested may receive as little as 1 -4 years in prison. This has to stop,” demands J.

To watch the Constance video or to read like-minded “Constance” stories, and to visit Mr. J’s MySpace go to:

Meet The DEY, a dope trio consisting of Divine, Elan and Yeyo; all bilingual artists fused into an Afro-Latino, R&B, Pop and Hip-hop era. “We want to unify our communities,” Divine says of The DEY’s mission. “By being bilingual, we address all those people — the non-English speaker and the non-Spanish speaker — and we create a bridge between them, a space where they can all exist.” Their new single, “Get The Feeling,” was produced by Timbaland and The Royal Court who are responsible for the hits “Ice Box” and “Anonymous”. For more on The DEY, peep their MYSPACE

Capitol’s R&B crooner J. Holiday first hit the scene back in 2006 with his underrated single “Be With Me,” produced by infamous Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, lifted from the album Back of My Lac (set to drop September 25th). But it wasn’t until he released his latest single “Bed” that started generating buzz. With “Bed” Holiday breaks all boundaries, both melodic and sensual, the song starts off with a brief introduction fulled with soothing ad libs. Holiday explains how he’s going to “put you to bed” at what he calls a blissful night of lovemaking followed by an almost seemingly never ending climax of passion and ecstasy. Baby makin’ music basically!

Anyway, I wish him all the best! Visit his official WEBSITE or his MYSPACE for more information and updates. Watch “Be With Me” after the cut.

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It was during high school that Shontelle first met Barbados’ current international star, Rihanna. “We were both active in the Cadets, and I was her Drill Sergeant…there was one occasion when I had to make her ‘drop and give me ten push ups’. We laugh about it now…I think she’s forgiven me.” Little did either of them know at the time that they would soon both be signing major record deals.

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WHO IS SHONTELLE?
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David “DC” Yeager, formerly known for making the young women go crazy with his smooth R&B vocals in the hot late-90’s singing trio Youngstown (ironically from Youngstown, Ohio) is back and better than ever. If you still don’t recall, Youngstown had their very first hit song a while back called “I’ll be your everything” and were signed to Hollywood Records. Well anyway, I couldn’t help to noticed this talented young man’s true singing ability, so much so to the point he is now hooked up in a duet with R&B sensation Ne-Yo for the song “Let Me Know,” and let me tell you, he hasn’t lost his touch one bit! I also like the song “Not What You’re Use To” a lot, but please don’t take my word for it- have a listen for yourself! And make sure you check DC Yeager out on his official Myspace and add him as a friend!

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Out of the West Bank of New Orleans comes the Prince of The City…Baby Boy da Prince. His career began at the age of 16 opening up for No Limit Records artist Choppa. Baby Boy created a name for himself in New Orleans with a lavish on stage performances and catchy feel good records. Then in 2004 he stepped from behind the scenes and into the spotlight hooking up with a local management company, Bosshogg Entertainment (B.G., Juvenile, Choppa). After years of hard work, Bosshogg Entertainment inked a deal with indie label Extreme Entertainment. Baby Boy hit the road in early 2005 to spread his music and fan base further outside of New Orleans. He went on tour opening for platinum acts, Juvenile, Paul Wall, 50 Cent, and many more. Then in August 2005 Baby Boy’s world came crumbling down as New Orleans was hit by Hurricane Katrina. Throughout the ordeal he vowed that he would get his life together and continue his dream of becoming one of Hip-Hops newest stars. Living in a FEMA trailer, Baby Boy began writing new material for his upcoming album. He continued to do shows in New Orleans to show his fans support. In 2006 Q93 in New Orleans began to play his hit single “The Way I Live”. The single became an instant hit and in 3 weeks was the number 1 record at the station. Baby Boy had reached a new plateau and proved that his music could perform with the best artists in the country. The buzz in the city started to spill over and major labels began to take notice. Universal Republic Records jumped on the opportunity and signed Baby Boy as their premiere Hip Hop act. Baby Boy’s hard work and dedication brought him out of the trials and tribulations that affected him throughout his career. His music is a testament to the revival of New Orleans and the people who live in it.

AUDIO: BABY BOY DA PRINCE – “THE WAY I LIVE”
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VIDEO: BABY BOY DA PRINCE – “THE WAY I LIVE”
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Aye, thanks to Koriee for the heads up on this chick. Tynisha Keli is the frickin’ truth, just by hearing “Let It Go” I knew automatically I was diggin’ her. She is currently working on her debut album, Even If It Takes Forever, due out sometime later this year. It was confirmed that Tynisha’s official first single will be “I Wish You Loved Me” (Myspace). The single will debut on radio stations in the U.S. on May 24, 2007 (tomorrow!). Tynisha will also be shooting a music video for this song! Below are some old songs from Tynisha that blew her up on the Myspace game, similar to Cassie’s story. Fun Fact: difference is one of these young ladies can actually sing (I’ll let you figure out the one I’m referring to.) She recently took all of these vocally amazing songs OFF her myspace ugh! Lol… I heard because that was the past and now her label is now starting to push her a little more now because again of her myspace success, but let’s hope she gets marketed properly- Warner Brothers is whack- their last artist was Paris Hilton. No comment. Switch labels girl! Your voice is too extraordinary to waste like that.

Tynisha Keli » “Can’t Turn Back” » MIRROR » (Full)
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Surrounded by music since she was a small child, twenty-four year old singer, songwriter and composer Chrisette Michele has been blessed with an old soul and this Long Island bred songwriter and vocalist has a deep appreciation for the harmonic foundations that includes gospel and jazz. “I did my first solo when I was four years old,” Chrisette remembers.

Currently putting the finishing touches on her soulful debut album, an artistic exploration that fuses Chrisette’s diverse musical interest into a wonderland, the young artist couldn’t be more pleased. “I realize that I’m new to the music world, but I’ve been preparing for this moment for long time.”

Even before signing on the dotted line of her Def Jam contract last year, the multitalented soul sister had toured with more established artists like Kem and India Arie. “India saw me singing at the Village Underground in New York City. She came backstage that first night and graciously offered me a gig as her opening act.”

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Akon’s Brick & Lace (Konvict/Geffen Records) release the new single “Love is Wicked” from their forthcoming Summer album Love Is Wicked! Part urban singers and part urbane songstresses, sibling duo Brick & Lace are genre-busters who staunchly defy the 30-second pitch. The amalgamated sound that makes up their Kon Live/180/Geffen debut, Love Is Wicked, is unique, though also at once very familiar. Born to a Jamaican father and an American mother and raised predominantly in Kingston, Jamaica –on an opulent musical diet of reggae, R&B, hip hop, pop and country– 26-year-old Nyanda and 24-year-old Nailah Thorbourne couldn’t help but be trans-eclectic. “We are a hybrid,” affirms Nailah in her effortlessly sexy West-Indian lilt. “It’s not fabricated at all; it’s who we are.” Indeed, who they are is evident in their moniker: “Our mother came up with the name ‘Lace’ and we immediately liked it,” explains the incisively passionate Nyanda. “But we still felt that there was an edge missing, so I came up with ‘Brick.’ It has stuck with us ever since and has evolved with us.”

AUDIO: BRICK & LACE – “LOVE IS WICKED”
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WHO IS YUNG BERG? He has a style that is undeniably fresh, surrounded by a crew that emulates HBO’s Entourage quad. At 21 years old, this Chi-town native is quietly plotting his take over of the phenomenon we know as Hip Hop. Possessing a flow that sounds as classic as a Marvin Gaye tune, with charisma more contagious then the common cold, Yung Berg is the definition of what happens when skills and swagger are pooled into one powerhouse. Below you can listen to his single “Sexy Lady” and also read more about him after the cut!

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Do not sleep on this young lady! You may recall Tiffany Evans, 15, from the previous post I wrote before. I believe I made a mistake, when I said she was a “New Artist,” I think she just switched labels. but anyway another track, “Girls Gone Wild,” from Tiffany (possibly second single we hope!) and produced by Brian Kidd, of the Clutch, who produces tracks under Timbaland Productions. I love this shit! The beat is madness and the lyrics are so strong like G (credit) said, I agree with everything he said. I encourage all these fast *cough* Deena Alleyne *cough* young HO’S ladies to take a listen!

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I know this is a little short notice guys, but I will be interviewing new artist Janelle Monáe tomorrow, so if you have any questions you would like to ask you may leave them in the comment section and I’ll see if I can fit them in.

This guy is a true renaissance man, from reporting the news to doing his thing with music, Evrod is indeed everything! He also writes, his influences are Stevie Wonder, Boys II Men, Michael Jackson, Brian McKnight, Usher, Mariah Carey, Craig David, Lauryn Hill, and Musiq Soulchild. Not a bad list, not a bad list at all! Evrod is signed to Cassimy Management. You can hear his brand new single, “Hypnotiq,” that’s sweeping the radio below! Be sure to drop a line over at Evrod’s MYSPACE or visit his official website at EVERYTHINGEVROD.COM

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Tiffany Evans is a new R&B artist that is signed to Columbia right now, her new single features platinum recording artist Ciara entitled “Promise Ring” and production by Collipark! Her self-titled album is out in stores now- go pick it up and request “Promise Ring” at your local radio stations! For more information on Tiffany Evans visit her MYSPACE or TIFFANYEVANS.COM

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I know y’all know who this guy is, especially if you’ve been reading Think2wice for a while. We’ve been following him since his debut as a featured artist on Jay-Z’s “Dig A Hole” from his album Kingdom Come. And now, homeboy has a recording contract with Def Jam records, and is on the verge of blowing up! Earlier today, Mike posted Sterling’s new video Nasty Girl, and ironically, just hours later, my good friend Amina over at Thinktank Marketing sent us an invitation to interview Sterling Simms himself next week! So if you have any questions … you know what to do! Mike will try his best to squeeze them into the interview somehow, if possible… Check out his bio after the cut!

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OK, I know Lumidee is not exactly a “New Artist” on account of her debut back in ‘03, but this is a fresh start for her, plus she recently signed to TVT, “I’m coming out of left field. Nobody ever thought of me coming back on a street credible label like TVT, alongside acts like Pitbull, Lil Jon and the Ying Yang Twins. Actually, nobody ever thought of me really even coming back, period.” I know I didn’t. You can read more on Lumidee HERE! Lumidee’s album Unexpected is out in stores now, you can also she the video for her single “She’s Like The Wind” featuring Tony Sunshine after the cut – this is pretty hot! And CLICK HERE to purchase her new album – “Unexpected” – IN STORES NOW!!

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Ladies and gentlemen… meet Zion! A new reggaeton star, Zion will be dropping his first solo album entitled The Perfect Melody this summer! His first single, “The Way She Moves,” features Konvict Muzik’s Akon and it’s pretty hot too, a nice summer joint you can jam to, I like it- hear it for yourself below! You will definitely be hearing more from this guy, but in the meanwhile you can check his MYSPACE page out, and send him LOTS of friend request!

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I know ya’ll like, “Purple Popcorn? Who the hell is that…” Well they are an all Rock/ Alternative / Hip Hop based group from Miami, yes I said ROCK, who’s gonna change the game. They recently re-did Mims’ “This is Why I’m Hot” called “This is Why I Rock,” which you can listen to below, and that shit is bangin! They also have been included in multiple projects with other artist like Pitbull, Trick Daddy, 8BALL & MJG, and of course Mims’ new album, Music is My Savior, out right now. For more information on Purple Popcorn please visit their MYSPACE!

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Hailing from the MIA (Miami for you folks at home), Epic Records new artist Sean Kingston, along with The Game & Rick Ross bring to you a song with a hint of reggae flavor – COLORS! Living in certain areas makes you watch what you wear and “colors” describes exactly why, so check out the stream below!

 SEAN KINGSTON F/ THE GAME & RICK ROSS – COLORS (REAL MEDIA)
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Sean Kingston’s Links:
• MySpace
• Official Site

Sean Kingston’s debut album hits stores FALL 2007!