Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott Returns to the Music Scene with New Single “WTF” while gracing the cover of Billboard Magazine
With a multitude of hits and collaborations, Missy Elliot returns with new music, “WTF” (Where They From) featuring Pharrell Williams and graces the cover of Billboard Magazine. Elliott, who performed at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show with Katy Perry, is working on her seventh studio album. On taking her time to release new music, “I have to be very careful,” she says. “It’s different now. People are quick to be like, ‘You’re irrelevant, you’re a flop, you’re washed up,” reports eurweb.com. She will record her album with Pharrell and Timbaland, “the only two producers that understand me,” she stated. The iconic singer and rapper bursted on the scene in the 1990s with producer Timbaland creating her debut album Supa Dupa Fly (1997) with singles, “The Rain” and “Sock It To Me” featuring Da Brat. She dropped Miss E… So Addictive in 2001 with classic hit “Get Ur Freak On.” The following year she released her fourth studio album Under Construction with popular single “Work It.” On today’s female emcees climbing the charts, “It was me, Lil’ Kim, Lauryn Hill, Eve, Foxy Brown, Trina,” she says. “There’s room for so many. It’s important.” Missy has been instrumental to the music industry as well as to music artists Aaliyah, SWV, Ginuwine, Lil Kim, Tweet, Monica, Ciara, Busta Rhymes and countless others.
LA Rapper Ty Dolla Sign debuts Studio Album Free TC
Rapper and singer Ty Dolla Sign released his debut album Free TC November 13 with Taylor Gang Records, Pu$haz Ink and Atlantic Records. Singles “LA” featuring Kendrick Lamar, Brandy and James Fauntleroy and “Blasé” featuring Future and Rae Sremmurd are getting airplay on the radio. The album features guest appearances from R. Kelly, Fetty Wap, Wiz Khalifa, Brandy Norwood, Sevyn Streeter, Trey Songz, Babyface, Jagged Edge, Kanye West, E-40 and YG.
Tinashe Drops New Music “Player” and “Party Favor” off of Upcoming Sophomore Album Joyride
Having been chosen to perform at the 2015 BET Awards tribute to “Rhythm Nation” icon Janet Jackson and praised for music video for single “All Hands On Deck” by Kanye West, singer and songwriter Tinashe continues to impress the music industry with her sophomore album Joyride due out next year. She has released two new singles “ Player” featuring Chris Brown and “Party Favors” featuring Young Thug. “I’ve always kinda wanted to do a song with Chris,” reports rap-up.com. “Obviously, he’s one of the best entertainers of our generation. It’s just exciting to be able to work with him,” she said. She released “Party Favors” featuring Young Thug in September. On working with Canadian hip-hop producer Boi-1da for “Party Favors,” “there was so much energy in the room, and everybody thought it was so much fun. Those are always really special moments: when everyone in the studio can tell that you’re coming up with something really special.” On her new album, “I’m really excited, the second album is a big deal,” told Jezebel.com. “It represents a snapshot of where I am in my life. This year I spent a lot of time traveling the world, going to places I’d never been, seeing new people and cultures and that influenced my music with new inspiration. Every day is an adventure, it’s like a joyride.” Her album will be produced by Hit-Boy, and Travi$ Scott , Nic Nac and Dev Hynes. Tinashe rapped up touring with Nicki Minaj, “The Pinkprint Tour” with Katy Perry on her “Prismatic World Tour.”
Platinum Selling R&B Singer and Songwriter Avant New Album The VIII is out now!
R&B crooner Avant returns with his eighth studio album The VIII, with featured single, “Special,” which is a romantic song that breathes new life into love and commitment .The VIII is a thirteen-song album that features production by Travis Sayles and Bob Robinson (Tim & Bob) and will captivate true fans and R&B music lovers with Avant’s magnetic voice and beautifully, interwoven lyrics. Fans can purchase The VIII via iTunes, Google Play, Amazon. Celebrating 15 years in R&B, Avant has accumulated an impressive catalog of hits that has included “Read Your Mind,” “Makin’ Good Love,” “Don’t Take Your Love Away” and “You and I” featuring Keke Wyatt among other chart toppers. On The VIII, he continues to create his signature formula of success, touching the emotional chord of the listener. Avant will be tour alongside Dave Hollister and Noel Gourdin in Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY November 28. Avant will be performing at the KOKO, London, UK December 6 and will perform with classic 90s’ male R&B groups Dru Hill, 112, and Jagged Edge at the Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas, TX January 22, 2016.
