Music - RSS Feed http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/browse-music-1.html The social media community. Watch,share,listen to and discuss the best free available content on the entire internet. Also available on Android's google play market for watching videos on the go. Kanye West understands why people are bothered by "Perfect Bitch" http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-kanye-west-understands-why-people-are-bothered-by-perfect-bitch_614.html Like a great novelist poking at a meaning-of-life theme and never quite offering a concrete answer to remedy the thorniness, Kanye West — likely aware of the waves of discomfort radiating from his titling a new song for Kim Kardashian "Perfect Bitch" — took his Twitter account for a stroll on Sunday. The real-talk session was primarily question-based, and it certainly lead to the feeling that Kanye either isn't completely comfortable slinging the B-word every which way or that he's been browbeaten into wondering if he's really down with it. Take it away, 'Ye."I usually never tweet questions but I struggle with this so here goes... Is the word Bitch acceptable? To be more specific, is it acceptable for a man to call a woman a bitch even if it's endearing? Even typing it in question form it's still feels harsh? Has hip hop conditioned us to accept this word?

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]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:54:37 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-kanye-west-understands-why-people-are-bothered-by-perfect-bitch_614.html Ne-Yo becomes an executive at motown http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-ne-yo-becomes-an-executive-at-motown_533.html When you think Motown Records, you think of artists like Diana Ross, the Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson, just to name a few. Now Ne-Yo joins the legendary list of soul and R&B singers that will record under the iconic brand created by Berry Gordy in 1959.

The Grammy Award-winning singer (and co-star of the George Lucas-produced "Red Tails") has moved from Def Jam to Motown Records, according to a statement sent to MTV News on Wednesday (January 25). Not only that, Ne-Yo will also take over as the label's senior vice president of A&R.

"I'm honored that I¹ve been given such a prestigious title and trusted with such responsibility; terrified because I know that playing this role in the fashion of one of my career role models, Mr. Smokey Robinson — these are big shoes to fill. But trust, I can handle it," the singer said in the statement.

Ne-Yo released his debut In My Own Words on Def Jam in 2006 and dropped three subsequent albums with the powerhouse hip-hop label. The singer/songwriter's fifth LP will now come through Motown, which, like Def Jam, falls under the Universal umbrella. In addition to his artistry and ear for talent as an A&R, Ne-Yo will also bring his Compound Entertainment imprint over to Motown.

"His track record of success at Def Jam will always be a benchmark," said Universal Republic and Island Def Jam Motown chairman/CEO Barry Weiss in the same statement. "But this move to Motown will provide new and inspiring challenges for Ne-Yo as both an artist and a key member of the new senior management team that is taking form at the label in 2012."

Senior Vice President of Motown Ethiopia Habtemariam added that signing Ne-Yo, who has written for Rihanna ("Take A Bow"), Beyoncé ("Irreplaceable") and Mario ("Let Me Love You"), will only bolster Motown's historical reputation for making great R&B.

"We are committed to discovering, developing and nurturing R&B/soul superstars here at Motown," she said. "In Ne-Yo we have both a global superstar and arguably one of the best songwriters in music. His presence on the executive team only strengthens our commitment to be the very best in R&B."

What do you think of Ne-Yo's move over to Motown? Tell us in the comments!

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:54:39 -0500 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-ne-yo-becomes-an-executive-at-motown_533.html Adele's 21 still breaking new sales records http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-adeles-21-still-breaking-new-sales-records_532.html dele's 21 gives a whole new meaning to "Achy Breaky Heart." And since the singer's unstoppable album will notch its 17th non-consecutive week at #1 next week on the Billboard albums chart, she now shares that honor with Billy Ray Cyrus' breakthrough, Some Gave All, which did the same in 1992.


After blowing past the 1997 "Titanic" soundtrack last week, Adele sold another 95,000 copies of 21 to keep the top spot, according to figures provided by Nielsen SoundScan. That was more than enough to lock out the 21st edition of the Kidz Bop series, which will debut at #2 on sales of 59,000.

The only other new face in the top 10 is gospel act James Fortune & FIYA's Identity, which moved 18,000 units.

The rest of the top 10: Black Keys' El Camino (#3, 29,000), Drake's Take Care (#4, 29,000), Rihanna's Talk That Talk (#5, 20,000), Young Jeezy's TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition (#6, 19,000), Toby Keith's Clancy's Tavern (#8, 17,000), Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto (#9, 17,000) and Nickelback's Here and Now (#10, 17,000).

Otherwise, it was pretty quiet, with punk band Attack Attack! sliding into the #11 spot with their new one, This Means War (17,000), and the soundtrack to the Dolly Parton/Queen Latifah feel-good movie "Joyful Noise" jumping up nine spots in its second week to #12 (just under 17,000). Down at #26 was protest folkie Ani DiFranco with Which Side Are You On? (11,000) and, at #33, soft rockers Snow Patrol, whose Fallen Empires tumbled 28 spots in its second week on the charts.

Adele might be safe for another week if the latest from country star Tim McGraw doesn't push her out of the top spot. Other new releases include albums from Lamb of God, Kellie Pickler and Amnesty International's four-disc Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan compilation.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:52:19 -0500 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-adeles-21-still-breaking-new-sales-records_532.html Jay-Z aims to be a better father than his own http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-jay-z-aims-to-be-a-better-father-than-his-own_518.html (PEOPLE.com) -- Jay-Z wants to do things differently than his father did.

Still, the rapper, who's expecting his first child with wife Beyoncé in February, says the experience of his father walking out on him as a child has him thinking as he faces parenthood.


"It makes me a little paranoid because no matter what, I don't think any person, or any male, goes into a relationship thinking that they're going to leave or wouldn't be there," he tells PEOPLE at GQ's Men of the Year party at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. "I think the circumstances a lot of times dictates things, right?"


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]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 20:08:39 -0500 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-jay-z-aims-to-be-a-better-father-than-his-own_518.html Hip-Hop and RNB legend Heavy D passes away at age of 44 (Details) http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-hip-hop-and-rnb-legend-heavy-d-passes-away-at-age-of-44-details_510.html

Earlier today the legendary artist known for a slew of hits had returned from shopping and was climbing some stairs when he started having trouble breathing. After a friend found him collapsed on the stairs onlookers called 911, Heavy D maintain a pulse while paramedics transported him to a local hospital. As of 4:03 p.m. EST we were informed he had passed on. Heavy D a mainstay in the late 80's and early 90's had over the past few years returned to the stage releasing a critically acclaimed album. Best know for hits like "Now that we found love", "Somebody for me", and a slew of other massive fan friendly songs was also instrumental in the career and success of fellow guru's and artists Sean "Puffy" Combs, Soul4Real, and many other artists. He was known as friendly and charismatic by all who met him. The music world has lost a tremendous talent. Heavy D was 44 years old.]]> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:47:48 -0500 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-hip-hop-and-rnb-legend-heavy-d-passes-away-at-age-of-44-details_510.html Amy Winehouse's Parents Discuss Her Death: "She Hadn't Taken Drugs in Three Years" http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-amy-winehouses-parents-discuss-her-death-she-hadnt-taken-drugs-in-three-years_474.html This Monday marks Anderson Cooper's premiere as a daytime talk show host, and he starts things off on a serious note, talking to the parents of Amy Winehouse. Mitch and Janis Winehouse visited Anderson for an exclusive interview to discuss the demise of their musically gifted daughter for the first time (sort of), largely to reaffirm that drugs were not to blame for her death. Here's what they said... "I've been banging on about the fact that she hasn't taken drugs in three years," Mitch said. "Everyone thought I was in denial, I wasn't in denial, she hadn't taken drugs. She'd been clean for round about three years." "Her problem was alcohol, the last »


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]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 03:08:42 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-amy-winehouses-parents-discuss-her-death-she-hadnt-taken-drugs-in-three-years_474.html Is Jay-Z washed up? Debate begins after lackluster "Watch the throne" LP http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-is-jay-z-washed-up-debate-begins-after-lackluster-watch-the-throne-lp_454.html Jay-Z the self proclaimed god emcee has a long history of putting out hits and landing the top spot on billboard. Since 1995 Jay-Z has kept the hits coming under a variety of monickers and aliases he has built a loyal fan base across the world that rarely ever criticizes his failures publicly. After the much hyped collaboration album with protege Kanye West leaked in bits the criticism began. Fans found themselves at a crossroad whether this album would live up to it's hype. Some preferred to wait a few more listen throughs before passing judgement but for the most part the public is trashing this album and calling it too progressive. Jay-Z an amazing talent who made his career on the grounds of crossover appeal has never dealt with this kind of backlash over his work. Fans have taken to twitter to express their disgust at the albums lack of actual hip hop instead saying it's just the same stuff we've been hearing for 10 plus years. "Rich rap" as it is called, the look at me and what I have message that has been Jay's signature since he first made forbes. That has to rub people the wrong way in a depression.  Many are now stating that it's time for him to go and that he's not bringing anything new to the game. I for one could not agree more, I can only imagine how hard it is to emulate and try to rap about a life you never lived in the first place (I moved kilos, I had spots) and therefore we understand his approach to rapping about progressive riches but it gets a little tiresome. No matter how you rephrase how bad your chick is and how exclusive your car is and how you have your own jet we are starting feel like "we've heard that already". 

So we ask the public do you think Jay-Z should hang it up and walk away or do you think  he can bounce back and reconnect with fans on a basic level?
]]> Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:05:38 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-is-jay-z-washed-up-debate-begins-after-lackluster-watch-the-throne-lp_454.html Britney surprises 'em in Vegas http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-britney-surprises-em-in-vegas_335.html Britney Spears gave more than 1000 lucky fans a taste of her Big Fat Bass on Friday at Las Vegas's Rain Nightclub in the Palms Casino Resort.

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]]> Sat, 26 Mar 2011 19:13:09 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-britney-surprises-em-in-vegas_335.html Gwyneth Paltrow and Cee Lo Record New Version of 'F--- You' http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-gwyneth-paltrow-and-cee-lo-record-new-version-of-f-you_256.html

Ask Cee Lo what he thought of Gwyneth Paltrow's version of his hit song onGlee, and he responds with an F-word. Fantastic. "She sings like a natural," says Cee Lo, who was so impressed that he and Paltrow have recorded a new version of "F---- You." They were at work at studio Msr in New York over the weekend and again on Monday afternoon, he tells People exclusively. And that's not the end of it. They'll meet again when Paltrow hosts Saturday Night Live on Jan. 15 when Cee Lo performs. »


- Jessica Herndon

]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:43:48 -0500 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-gwyneth-paltrow-and-cee-lo-record-new-version-of-f-you_256.html Does Black Eyed Peas' 'The Beginning' begin at the top of the Billboard 200? http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-does-black-eyed-peas-the-beginning-begin-at-the-top-of-the-billboard-200_219.html

Susan Boyle’s “The Gift” keeps on giving. After Kanye West nudged her out of the top spot this week, it looks like she’ll be headed back to No. 1 next week on the Billboard 200 with sales of up to 300,000. That takes her past the million mark in only four weeks. Taylor Swift, whom Boyle knocked out of No. 1, rises back to No. 2, with a respectable 160,000 or so.  And, we’re sure much to West’s consternation, she will likely top West, who drops to No. 3 with projected sales of 140,000. “Glee” continues its world domination as the »


]]> Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:13:59 -0500 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-does-black-eyed-peas-the-beginning-begin-at-the-top-of-the-billboard-200_219.html Is American Idol Dumping Jennifer Lopez Already? http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-is-american-idol-dumping-jennifer-lopez-already_117.html Wow. Has Jennifer Lopez been eliminated by American Idol before she ever even took her seat on the judges' panel? Not even William Hung got the hook so fast! Lopez was reportedly a candidate to join Idol as a replacement for Simon (and most likely also Kara) but talks have quite possibly collapsed. Here's the latest: According to a People.com source, plans to hook up Jenny from the Block with American Idol collapsed because—wait for it—J.Lo is kind of a diva. According to the source, "Her demands got out of hand...Fox had just had enough." Network Fox and production company Fremantle Media both replied to request for comment with a big, fat...wait for it..."No ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:30:48 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-is-american-idol-dumping-jennifer-lopez-already_117.html Amy Winehouse and Questlove form a group http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-amy-winehouse-and-questlove-form-a-group_90.html Amy Winehouse has made a name for herself in the music world after winning various awards for her critically acclaimed projects Frank and Back to Black, but her fame has also given way to controversy surrounding drug use, suicide attempts, ailments and tabloid fodder. Aside from all of this, she has also shown her appreciation for Hip Hop with collaborations including work with Ghostface Killah. Rappers have also given her praise, including Jay-Z and Nas, whom she wrote "Me and Mr. Jones" about.

Now, Winehouse is planning a project with one of Hip Hop's most acclaimed producers, ?uestlove, the drummer behind The Roots and Raphael Saadiq, who will be playing the guitar. No name has yet been given to the group. 

In the past, Winehouse was denied a visa for posessing cannabis and for an assault she has been cleared of since. As a result, getting together has been a challenge, but one thattechnology has allowed them to tackle.

According to The Sun, ?uestlove confirmed that the show will go on.

"The group will definitely happen. It's just the closest she can come to the States is Jamaica. I'm off to France soon so I'll see if she's up for discussing it over dinner. We're Skype-ing the shit out of each other."

]]> Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:08:45 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-amy-winehouse-and-questlove-form-a-group_90.html Eminem retiring, Wayne pleads guilty, Def Jam distancing self from hip hop http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-eminem-retiring-wayne-pleads-guilty-def-jam-distancing-self-from-hip-hop_62.html EMINEM'S LAST ALBUM?

If you ask me, Eminem is too talented to be considering retirement. But, I am hearing this. Sources deep within the halls of Interscope Records have come back to me saying that Eminem will rebuild Shady Records and step off...riding off into the sunset. According to my source, Em is going to do this in 2011, spring or fall. I heard part of it is going to be produced by Em, but mostly Dr. Dre. There is no title or anything like that. Anyway, Eminem's album is out right now...Monday. You know what this means? If fans bust out, they could usurp Drake from that top slot!!!

LIL WAYNE SAYS - "I'M GUILTY" 

Lil' Wayne is in Rikers, but he is still fighting other cases outside of the bing. He was forced to plead guilty in AZ instead of looking at jail time. He caught a case in '08, where the coppers found a gun, weed, coke and some ex pills on his tour bus. Wayne just pleaded guilty and now he's going to go through 36 months of probation. Don't dudes get tired of going through the system? It has to be a headache. 

DEF JAM SIGNS MORE SINGERS 

Def Jam used to be the illest Hip-Hop label, but it looks like its getting closer to the illest R&B label. Not only have they had the likes of Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson, but it appears that they are close to signing Brandy and new jack thug singer J. Holiday. Apparently, The Dream is running his jibs about it. He is an executive at Def Jam in addition to being one of the singers. I BET this was plotted out in some way so Brandy has a happy ending to her reality show. ]]> Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:06:43 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-eminem-retiring-wayne-pleads-guilty-def-jam-distancing-self-from-hip-hop_62.html DRAKE SAYS HE WAS PRESSURED TO CHANGE "THANK ME LATER" RELEASE, "SOMEBODY TRIED TO FORCE ME" http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-drake-says-he-was-pressured-to-change-thank-me-later-release-somebody-tried-to-force-me_52.html
Drake
Young Money's Drake recently talked about getting pressured to release his Thank Me Laterdebut ahead of its original June 15 date.

Drake claimed outside forces tried to make him push his release up a week.

"They tried to force me into a situation -- I'm not sure if it was the label -- [but] somebody tried to force me into a situation and drop the album June 9," Drake said in an interview. "I really was like, 'June 9 isn't enough time to let them digest all the leaked music. If they got the music already, let's let them listen to it. Let's give them that two weeks to ride around to it and talk to their friends about it.' 'Cause that way when they show up to the store, there's no pressure -- you know what you're buying. You're just going to support an artist you love and music you believe in."]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:16:49 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-drake-says-he-was-pressured-to-change-thank-me-later-release-somebody-tried-to-force-me_52.html KELIS SPEAKS ON KICKING NAS TO THE CURB, REVEALS NEW BOYFRIEND http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-kelis-speaks-on-kicking-nas-to-the-curb-reveals-new-boyfriend_51.html
R&B singer Kelis has ended her silence on recently divorcing Nas and said she has already begun a new relationship.

Kelis also denied past reports of them trying to get back together.

"It wasn't really a bitter divorce," Kelis told controversial bloggerPerez Hilton in an interview. "Sometimes [we're on friendly terms.] [laughs] No, [we didn't reconcile], not reconcile in the sense like we're back together. But I mean, you know, we had about eight years. Yeah, I am [seeing someone]. [It's been going on] for a little while. It's going great. He's not [a musician.] [Famous?] I guess it depends on who you ask. [laughs]" (Perez TV)]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:14:33 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-kelis-speaks-on-kicking-nas-to-the-curb-reveals-new-boyfriend_51.html LIL WAYNE COPS PLEA DEAL IN FELONY DRUG & WEAPONS CASE http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-lil-wayne-cops-plea-deal-in-felony-drug-weapons-case_50.html Incarcerated rapper Lil Wayne has reportedly worked out a plea deal with prosecutors over Arizona felony drug and weapons charges dating back two years ago.

According to reports, an agreement was drawn together Friday (June 18).

During a short change of plea hearing, in which he appeared via video feed from a New York jail, Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a dangerous drug. The charge stems from a Jan. 22, 2008, incident in which the rapper's tour bus was stopped at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint near Dateland, 78 miles east of Yuma, where authorities said they found cocaine, Ecstasy and a handgun on his tour bus. Carter, who has been one of music's most profitable figures in recent years, could receive 36 months of probation for the Yuma charge, which is scheduled to begin once his New York sentence is over, according to the terms of the plea agreement. In exchange for Carter's guilty plea, charges of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, misconduct involving weapons and possession of drug paraphernalia against him were dismissed. 
]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:12:39 -0400 http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-lil-wayne-cops-plea-deal-in-felony-drug-weapons-case_50.html KID SISTER SAYS CUT KANYE WEST SOME SLACK http://www.cinemahaven.com/articles/read-kid-sister-says-cut-kanye-west-some-slack_49.html KID SISTER SAYS CUT KANYE WEST SOME SLACK, "I MEAN, HE'S NOT CHRIS BROWN!"

Chicago rapper Kid Sister recently talked about the return of Kanye West and why critics should move past slamming him for last year's notorious MTV Video Music Awards incident with Taylor Swift.


From Sister's perspective, Yeezy's stunt was more humorous than serious.

"I didn't really care about it, I thought it was kind of funny actually," Sister said when asked about her reaction to Ye's actions. "Come on, everyone makes silly decisions. It was a silly decision and that was the extent of it. I think the music speaks louder than anything, so as long as you make really good, visionary, forward-thinking music then it doesn't matter what you do. I mean, he's not Chris Brown! I think he's all right." 

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