Chris Brown tweeted earlier today that his next album, "X", will be released on May 5th. The album was originally due out July 2013, but got delayed as it wasn't yet finished. Who knows, perhaps a tour announcement will follow?
"X" is by far my best album yet.... Setting the date for MAY 5 pic.twitter.com/cFrfpgsBcD
— Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) February 22, 2014Jennifer Lopez released a music video teaser for a new song, "Same Girl", and is definitely still the same "Jenny From The Block"! JLo dances around the streets of the Bronx, and shows us she is looking back to her roots in the industry for her 10th studio album. See for yourself below:
Just in case you don't know what "Jenny From The Block" is...
Thats right: today is the day that Miley Cyrus’ new album, “Bangerz” is released. This is the singer’s debut album (more on that below) and it doesn’t disappoint.
Credit: RCA Records
The thing is, “Bangerz” is actually Cyrus’ 4th studio release, with this one being the first one with RCA Records. The reason I call this her debut album is because it's the first album with the real Miley Cyrus. With all of her other albums, she was still under contract with Disney, and was forced to create the music that agreed with the “Disney image”, and the difference is evident with this album.
Below is a run down of three of my favorite tracks:
Wrecking Ball:
This is one that I had to start out with because I think it is one of the deepest, most meaningful songs on the list. Some may watch the video and say “Wow, how messed up is Miley Cyrus, licking a hammer and swinging around naked” and they couldn’t be more wrong. The song is all about how stripped and bare Cyrus is. Her swinging and the walls breaking is symbolic of her breaking through the “wall” of her old image, going back and forth until it is fully broken. The media gives her such a hard time for her trying to be herself that she is in turn empty, and naked. Why the wrecking ball and hammer? This is the only way she can truly show us who Miley Cyrus is, by coming in with a ‘bang’. There, now you can watch the video with the right state-of-mind.
Miley also performed “Wrecking Ball” when she hosted SNL last weekend:
Still can’t get enough of “Wrecking Ball”? Watch the extremely emotional directors cut below:
Another very meaningful song off of the album is “Maybe You’re Right”. In this track, Miley sings about how perhaps her significant other’s opinion (Liam Hemsworth?) is correct. Cyrus argues that “You can’t blame me for who I am”. Could this be about the breakup of her and Liam?
Perhaps the most liberating track on the album is the first single, “We Can’t Stop”. While there are references in the song about drugs “tryin to get a line in the bathroom”, there is an underlying message, “we won’t stop”. Miley is going to keep doing what she is doing, and keep being her self, and it is clear that nobody can stop her, no matter what they say.
Unfortunately, because of the fact that Miley has had to grow up under the media’s constant watch, we as the consumers have much more material to use in comparison. While I do agree that her VMA’s performance was raunchy, nobody would have thought anything of it if Nicki Minaj or Lady Gaga performed something like that. The fact that it’s Miley Cyrus, the once fake and bubbly Hannah Montana, makes everyone think she is going crazy. Well, this is the real, uncensored Miley Cyrus.
Earlier tonight, Justin Timberlake revealed via his Instagram account the tracklisting for the second part of the "20/20 Experience" through a series of video clips. Find the full listing below.
1. Gimme What I Don’t Know (I Want)
2. True Blood
3. Cabaret
4. TKO
5. Take Back the Night
6. Murder
7. Drink You Away
8. You Got It On
9. Amnesia
10. Only When I Walk Away
11. Not A Bad Thing
Credit: RCA Records
Preorder the album on iTunes here.
JT also embarks on a solo tour this fall! All of the details can be found on Ticketmaster.
After a surprise, unannounced vacation, we’re back! Here is a recap of what you may have missed. Ariana Grande’s “Yours Truly” Album Up for Preorder
The “Baby I” singer took to her Twitter and Facebook accounts last week to announce that her debut album, “Yours Truly” is available for preorder on iTunes! To top it all off, Grande released another track from the album, “Right There” featuring Detroit rapper Big Sean. Listen below!
Preorder “Yours Truly” right here. Available September 3rd.
“Get Like Me” Visuals Released
Rapper Nelly released the music video for his song “Get Like Me” featuring Pharrell and Nicki Minaj. Check it out below. WARNING: This song will be stuck in your head for the rest of the day.
New Music From Katy Perry
Last week Vevo posted a 30 second sneak-peak for a new song called “Roar”. The track was supposed to be released across United States radio stations Monday morning, but was leaked early this past weekend. So, Katy Perry gave in and officially released the song early.
It was also announced that Katy Perry will perform the new single for the first time at the 2013 MTV VMAs on August 25th.
“Hold On, We’re Going Home”
Thats the title of a new song from YMCMB rapper Drake. It features Majid Jordan, and shows off Drizzy’s vocals more than ever before. What do you like better: rapper or singer Drake?
Drake’s new album “Nothing Was The Same” is slated for a September 17th release.
Lady Gaga Gives Up and Releases New Single Early
For the past few days, Lady Gaga has been posting pictures on her Twitter and Facebook accounts, counting down the time until her first single from “Artpop”, “Applause” was supposed to be released. But, this past weekend, “music pirates” took matters into their own hands, getting ahold of low quality snippets of the track “Applause”. So, Lady Gaga decided to release the song early.
Yesterday morning, Gaga had this message for her fans:
“A POP MUSIC EMERGENCY IS UNDERWAY 911 - 911 SUMMON THE MONSTER TROUPES
DUE TO HACKERS AN ABUNDANCE OF LOW/HIGH QUALITY LEAKS...WE ISSUE THIS POP MUSIC EMERGENCY...MONSTERS SPREAD THE WORD
MY NEW SINGLE 'APPLAUSE' IS OUT TODAY AND CAN BE HEARD ON UNITED STATES RADIO IN 5 MINUTES. INTERNATIONAL RADIO TO FOLLOW.
POP MUSIC EMERGENCY #0DAYSTillAPPLAUSE MY NEW SINGLE COMES OUT TODAY. 911 SPREAD THIS MESSAGE”
Along with the new single, Lady Gaga’s album “Artpop” is available for preorder on iTunes and is scheduled to be released on November 11th (11/11).
Credit: Facebook
Gaga is set to perform her new song at the 2013 MTV VMAS on August 25th. This will be her first public performance since her hip surgery back in February.
