Chris Brown in “Don’t Think They Know” video
We’re just weeks away from the release of Chris Brown’s forthcoming album X July 16 and today CB dropped the video for his second single, “Don’t Think They Know.” The song features vocals from Aaliyah, a booming beat and defiant lyrics about a relationship that only the people involved can understand. The video focuses on a different message, however. Brown and his friends ride through Compton in the clip wearing red and blue and attempting to bring unity to the community for the sake of the children. And, of course, there are some pretty nice dance moves scattered throughout the clip. Continue reading
Billboard
The Billboard Music Awards was packed with performances – mostly lackluster performances – but there were a few highlights. For one, Miguel almost certainly caught a law suit when he jumped over the crowd and landed on a woman’s head.
Actually, most of the highlights were controversial and had nothing to do with the actual performances…
Check out my summary and video of each performance below. Continue reading
RCA
I’m not sure if Christopher has ill intent with this new Aaliyah feature, but it knocks. Chris Brown samples Aaliyah’s vocals from “Don’t Think They Know” in the new X cut “They Don’t Know.” The teaser is low quality, with people screaming in the background, but it’s enough to get fans excited for what’s to come.
Breezy’s giving Drake a run for his money! Continue reading
Drake in “Started From the Bottom” Video
BET held a conference to announce this year’s BET Award nominees moments ago with Chris Brown, Tamar Braxton, Kendrick Lamar and Charlie Wilson announcing this year’s nominees. Drake scored a total of 12 nominations and Chris Brown was announced as one of this year’s performers. Breezy also announced that his new song features Aaliyah…
Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz scored 8 nomination each and Beyonce snagged a nod in the Best Female R&B/Pop Artist category just because. Brandy Norwood her album Two Eleven were ignored, though, which is a real tragedy.
The BET Awards will take place on June 30 and be hosted by Chris Tucker. Continue reading
Nicki Minaj in “Freedom”
Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez may not ever get a chance to chat it up at the judging table on American Idol, but the women will both hit the stage to perform at the Billboard Music Awards. Minaj and JLo are the latest to be added to the show’s lineup, along with Ed Sheeran, David Guetta and Chris Brown. Billboard Icon recipient Prince, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Miguel, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Christina Aguilera are also set to hit the stage on May 19 when the show airs live on ABC.
Taylor Swift, fun. and Maroon 5 lead the nomination pack with 11 nominations each.
Vevo
Last year’s Summer Jam was the talk of the internet, but only for it’s drama. Hopefully things go smoother this year.
Earlier today Hot 97 announced this year’s Summer Jam lineup and, of course, 2013 festival King Kendrick Lamar made the cut. Seriously, that guy is EVERYWHERE! Popular R&B singers Miguel and Chris Brown are also set to hit the main stage stage along with Wale, Fabolous, A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz and more. The festival will take place on June 2 in New Jersey at the Met Life Stadium.
Check out the full lineup here.
Screen Cap from “I Can’t Win” video
Chris Brown dropped “I Can’t Win,” a track about a dysfunctional relationship today via twitter, but it was the accompanying message that’s sure to make fans excited. “‘X’July 16″ appeared on the screen of the video uploaded to Vimeo, indicating that Brown’s forthcoming album will be released in a mater of months. The song is definitely download worthy, but I can’t wait to hear what else Breezy has in store for us because I love “Fine China!”
X is Brown’s sixth studio album. Continue reading
Chris Brown in “Fine China” video
When Chris Brown said he was returning to his R&B roots I didn’t really believe him, because let’s face it, he’s been on the dance craze for a while now.
Breezy released the video for “Fine China,” the lead single for his forthcoming album X today and it’s actually just what he said it would be. The song features a funky beat, MJ-ispired adlibs, soulful runs and falsetto, but with a youthful touch. The video shows Brown and a woman, I’m sure people will compare to Karrueche, running away from her controlling father.
So far so good.
UPDATE: “One take” version added. Continue reading
Chris Brown isn’t one for press, but the singer has been doing press these last few days in support of his sixth studio album. Breezy says he began recording X last month and will release it later this year. He says he’s staying away from cliche EDM this time, and taking the “Quincy Jones” route instead, focusing more on R&B and soul. So far Breezy has about 50 songs to choose from, but says Kendrick Lamar will be featured on the album. As for Rihanna, the two have recorded a song titled “Put It Up” that may make the cut as well.
The video for X’s first single, “Fine China” will debut on April 1.
If Christopher Brown really is going back to his old sound I couldn’t be happier.
Billboard
DJ Afrojack, the man responsible for Ne-yo’s “Give Me Everything” is preparing to release his debut album this year, and Billboard exclusively debuted the lead single. “As Your Friend,” is another EDM song about dancing and friendship or something…i don’t know, really. There’s a lot of autotune and synths and I just can’t focus.
“I mean, this is exhausting.”
I’m interested in seeing what else will come from this project though. It could be interesting!!
Listen to the new single here.
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