White House Issues Statement on Jay-Z's "Open Letter"
Produced by Timabland and Swizz Beatz, "Open Letter" voices Jay-Z's annoyance with politicians arguing the legality of his anniversary trip with the lyrics, “Wanna give me jail time and a fine? Fine, let me commit a real crime." read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen Beyoncé New Song, "Bow Down/I Been On"
Beyoncé fans rejoice! The pop diva has released her first new song(s) in over over two years. And it’s…well…different. read more
Found in: Music, NewsUpdated: Posthumous Aaliyah Album Happening Without Family's Support
Update: Despite the rumors that Timbaland and Missy Elliott will be involved in the forthcoming posthumous Aaliyah album, it appears neither has been contacted about it. Elliot’s manager Mona Scott-Young told Billboard, “Although Missy and Timbaland always strive to keep the memory of their close friend alive, we have not been contacted about the project nor are there any plans at this time to participate. We’ve seen the reports surfacing that they have been confirmed to participate but that is not the case. Both Missy and Timbaland are very sensitive to the loss still being felt by the family so... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMissy Elliott Will Release First New Album in Seven Years This June
Hip-hop’s favorite daughter, rapper Missy Elliott will release her first album in seven years this June, entitled _Block Party_. As Timbaland, her frequent collaborator and fellow Virginia native, told MTV News recently, both plan on dropping new LPs this spring. read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 10 Best Hot 100 No. 1 Singles Since 2000
It’s common sense that a song hitting No. 1 doesn’t make it great (we’re talking to you, “Tik-Tok” and “Macarena). So today we’ll take a look at the best moments in the most overplayed, over-listened and most popular songs since the year 2000. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 10 Best Producers of the Decade (2000-2009)
Producers are studio wizards, the men—why are they always men?—behind the scenes, laying the sonic foundation for our favorite albums. Here are the decade’s 10 most accomplished knob-twiddlers. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTimbaland Recruites Rather Odd Crew for New Album
We’re not too cool to say it: We liked that Timbaland solo album. You know, the one with “The Way I Are” and “Apologize.” Admit it, you liked it too. The record, Timbaland Presents: Shock Value, didn’t have, you know, oodles of artistic value, but it was full of unabashed pop music with huge hooks, even bigger beats and, somehow, Elton John. But for Timbaland’s next solo venture, he seems to be stretching his luck with the “Pop stars + Timbaland = Dance songs with street cred” formula.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJay-Z: The Blueprint 3
In September of 2001 Jay-Z dropped his magnum opus... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsStevie Nicks wants to collaborate with Timbaland
Chris Cornell was just a simple ex-grunge god. Sure, he was trying to recreate his reverb-drenched glory days with Tom Morello in the form of Audioslave, but we forgave him that. Then, out of the blue, he was straddling a chair in the back of some club, crooning, "No, that bitch ain't a part of me," with appropriate lounge-sleaze, as a host of blondies shimmied their child bearing hips behind him. This wasn't a Seattle purist's nightmare, it was a video called "Part of Me," which accompanies his new Timbaland-produced album, Scream.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTop five stadium show lessons learned from Madonna @ United Center 10/28/08
Maybe your boyfriend wants to get his Rock Band on and see AC/DC at Allstate. Or maybe your girlfriend really, really, really wants to see Madonna at the United Center. Whatever the reason, you’ll eventually have to abandon the cozy confines of Schubas or the Empty Bottle for the dreaded venue of the indie rock faithful: a stadium show. But with the right mindset, you can make your arena experience survivable-- and maybe even enjoyable. ... read more
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