That's What Hot Featuring Ryan Leslie, Fabolous, Keri Hilson & Cassie

This post is dedicated to artist in music who just don't stop...I was so excited to see a behind the scenes clip of Keri Hilson, Fabolous and Ryan Leslie working on a song being released this summer. The beat is amazing and the vocals are just amazing! I love that even though they have albums out they are still hustling, promoting and working on new material to stay relevant...that is the mark of a true artist! Check out the clip here (thanks Vicki at Music Is The Heart of Our Soul Blog for the heads up on this clip).

The second update is on R&B Bad Boy artist Cassie's new hair do. Check out the pictures below as Cassie shows off her new hairstyle, a half-shaved head at Promeade in New York City on Friday night (April 10). She said, “Sometimes in life, you need a change, something that displays the ‘I don’t give a f— attitude that was always present, but never showcased. Something deeper than what you thought you were capable of. And something that will shock your mother, but make her call you a ROCK STAR!” Cassie continued, “Yeah, I did it. They ask why?? LOL B/C I WOKE UP AND FELT LIKE IT!!!” What do you think of Cassie’s new hairstyle: HOT or NOT? I personally love it...it sets her aside from the other chicks in the game and like India Arie said "I am not my hair!"

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Rihanna & Lady Gaga: "Silly Boy" Demo

Rihanna and Lady GaGa have signed on to collaborate upon the arrival of a demo song titled "Silly Boy" from the production hands of The Clutch (Timbaland, Danja and Keri Hilson).

Earlier last week, Rihanna hit studio during her brief stay in the Hawaiian island of Oahu. Rihanna's new effort is planned to be dropped sometime later before the end of this year. Chicago acid house pioneer Adonis is believed to have been in charge for its production process. Two new tracks titled "We Own the Night" and "Pretty Girl Blues" have been finished and are expected to be premiere soon. Just to be clear this is a demo it is not Rihanna or Lady Gaga. What do you think?

Keri Hilson & Lil' Wayne get their flirt on!

Lil Wayne brought out Keri Hilson during his I Am Music tour set at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, on Sunday. Miss Keri and Weezy F. Baby got flirty, taking turns spanking each other while performing “Turnin’ Me On.” “Let me tell ya’ll something you might not know,” she said while lifting his shirt. “Ain’t a damn thing lil’ about this Wayne.”Entertainment at its finest!!!! (She has said in various interviews that "this is a skit that has progressed into a highlight of the show...so you can squash those dating rumors"). Check it out!

New Keri Hilson Single...

Check out Keri's new unreleased single with Lil' Jon & T-Pain called Hey Girl (Patron & Tequila). The track did not make the album but here is a chance to listen to it. If this is ever released it will be a guaranteed club banger. Check it out!

Album Review: Keri Hilson

I just bought Keri Hilson's new album and I must admit that I was hoping that I didn't over hype her LP. Well the verdict is great, I listened to the album on the way back from the record store and I was blown away by the sheer talent in her writing and production.

Keri Hilson is one of those writers who knows that perfect pop formula but she does not over do it. Keri has been producing, writing, making demos and being a video girl for over twelve years and now this album is meant to show what she can do.

I think she delivered the perfect pop and r&b album. Subsequently, don't be deceived by the title In A Perfect World... she does not mean that life is perfect... in fact quite the opposite. This album opens up with some fun songs you can listen to in the club but then it slowly shifts over to baby making music and heavy relationship music. I think that Keri did a great job keeping her guest list short because we know she could of done what Timbaland or Diddy did and include a guest on every single song. I feel she shined brighter on those songs that did not have any guests like "Slow Dance" and "Make Love".

Furthermore, with heavy production from Timbaland and Polow Da Don In A Perfect World… is a stellar album. With all the ladies in r&b like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Ciara, where was Keri going to fit in? The answer is that she is not trying to fit in, she is trying to make her own spot and that is something that was very constant in her album. There is not one song on her album that sounds manufactured or recycled and that is such a hard thing to do when everyone is doing the auto tune thing.

The album consist of 14 tracks and the album is one of those you can just press play to. My final ruling is that she deserves that dime diva status! Check it out here:

Video Premiere: Keri Hilson Featuring Ne-Yo & Kanye West

Check out Keri Hilson's new video for her new single Knock You Down featuring Ne-Yo and Kanye West off her album In A Perfect World... dropping in stores tomorrow. Make sure to pick up a copy for you and a friend. I want this album to go straight to #1!

New Singles: Part 2

Keri Hilson Featuring Keyshia Cole & Trina: Get Your Money Up

T.I.: Swing Ya Rag Featuring Swizz Beatz


Adele: Make You Feel My Love (Live)

Keri Hilson Featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo: Knock You Down

Here is a new song from Keri Hilson featuring Ne-Yo and Kanye West called “Knock You Down” off her new LP "In A Perfect World" out on March 24th. The track was produced by Timbaland and Danja and the video was just recently shot in L.A. What do you think of this song?

Keri Hilson Album Preview...

This album has been over twelve years in the making and Keri Hilson cannot wait to release her first LP In A Perfect World... on March 24th. She currently has a number one single with her song "Turnin' Me On" featuring Lil' Wayne and plans to release her second singles "Make Love" and " Knock You Down" featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo very soon. These videos will feature both Kanye West and Ne-Yo as her on screen men. Check out the video teaser to "Make Love" and tell me what you think!

R&B Ladies:

The music scene is a little bland but these R&B divas are looking to spice up things real soon. Check out these new singles from three amazing artists!

In My Opinion

Top Fifteen Singles of the Year:
1.John Legend Featuring John Mayer- I Love, You Love
2.Robyn-Eclipse
3.Miranda Lambert- Gunpowder & Lead
4. Alicia Keys- Tell You Something (Nana's Reprise)
5.Raphael Saadiq Featuring Jay-Z- Oh Girl
6.Nas Featuring Keri Hilson- Hero
7.Estelle Featuring Kanye West- American Boy
8.Jason Mraz Featuring Colbie Caillat- Lucky
9. Gnarls Barkely- Who's Gonna Save My Soul
10.Kanye West Featuring Mr. Hudson- Paranoid
11.Janelle Monae- Many Moons
12.Jay-Z- Jockin' Jay Z
13.M.I.A. - Paper Planes
14.Ne-Yo- Closer
15.Justin Nozuka- After Tonight

10 Worst Singles of the Year:
1. Lil' Wayne-Lollipop
2. Briney Spears- [insert any single]
3. Pussycat Dolls- When I Grow Up
4. Mariah Carey- Touch My Body
5. Madonna & Justin Timberlake- 4 Minutes
6. T.I. Featuring Rihanna- Live Your Life
7. David Cook- Light On
8. Usher- Love In The Club
9. Danity Kane Featuring Missy Elliott- Bad Girl
10. Tokio Hotel [insert any single]