Archive for the 'Album Release' Category

Nicki Mianj Performs “Starships” & “Right By My Side” On The ‘Today Show’ Plus More

Saturday, April 7th, 2012

Nicki Minaj stopped by the ‘Today Show’ Friday morning to perform two singles off her highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’. She performed hit single “Starships” along with new single “Right By My Side”, which is already climbing up the charts. “Starships” Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the [...]

Madonna ‘MDNA’ Tops US Billboard Album Chart

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Madonna’s ‘MDNA’ album has sold 359,000 copies in its first week, making it the eighth time she has topped the Billboard 200 album charts. Although reviews were mixed, in it’s debut ‘MDNA’ reached No.1 on iTunes in 40 countries. Surprising considering the album’s debut single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’” only peaked number 37 on [...]

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ Delux Edition Album Artwork

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

As if the very animated ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ original artwork wasn’t enough, Nicki Minaj‘s vamped it up with the delux edition. A cover I’m still not sure I’m crazy over but that showcases an even more crazy and deranged looking Onika Maraj. What are your thoughts, you like? The album drops April 3rd. Related [...]

The Numbers Are In: Drake ‘Take Care’ Debuts #1

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Well, he’s done it again. Drake has reclaimed the #1 spot with sophomore album, ‘Take Care’. Although earlier projections suggested the album would sell 700,000 in its first week, the album fell short, but only slightly, with 659,190. A major accomplishment for the artist. In fact, the album has sold over 200,00 more copies than [...]

Tyrese Holds Album Listening Party In His Living Room

Friday, October 28th, 2011

It’s been 6 years but Tyrese is dead set on ensuring his latest album, ‘Open Invitation’, is a success. He even held a private listening party in his living room. In recent weeks, the singer/actor has released a number of records and is heavily promoting his album via twitter, blog sites and anyone who’ll listen. [...]

The Numbers Are In: ‘Watch The Throne’

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Jay Z and Kanye West‘s collaborative album ‘Watch The Throne’ has debut number 1 (not that we are the least surprised). The album sold 426,661 units in its first week making it West’s fifth number one album and Jay Z’s twelfth. However, many fans and foes are wondering if those numbers are “throne” worthy? I [...]

[New Music] Tyrese: “I Gotta Chick” & J. Cole: “Work Out”

Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Tyrese is back with after a five year hiatus with new single, “I Gotta Chick”, and this time he’s recruited R. Kelly and rapper Tyga along for the ride. The singer is working on his fifth studio album, Open Invitation, set for a release date sometime later this year. Tweet

[Video Premiere] Jay Z & Kanye West: “Otis” (Feat. Otis Redding)

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Jay Z and Kanye West‘s new music video for latest single, “Otis”, off their collaborative effort ‘Watch The Throne’ just premiered moments ago. Without any further a due, here is “Otis”. Tweet

Jay Z & Kanye’s ‘Watch The Throne’ Video Teaser

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

‘Watch The Throne’ dropped only two days ago and it’s already #1 in 23 countries. Very impressive considering “Hip-Hop is dead”. HA, comical! Jay Z and Kanye are pulling numbers even the best pop artist could only dream of. The rappers even decided to give us a treat and release a teaser of their lead [...]

The Numbers Are In: Kelly Rowland’s First Week Sales, Adele’s ’21′ Still Going Strong & Beyonce Goes Platinum

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

Kelly Rowland‘s latest album, ‘Here I Am’, debuted #3 on the Billboard’s 200 chart this week. The album has sold 76,399 copies. Not bad for an album that received minimal promotion leading up to its release last week. Besides Rowland’s smashing BET Awards performance, the album’s promotion lacked to say the least. Although the album [...]

Kelly Rowland’s Album Drops Today, Plus Interview With Billboard Mag

Tuesday, July 26th, 2011

Congratulations Miss Rowland. Finally your fourth album, ‘Here I Am’, drops today and I’m quite excited to see what your first week sales will be like. Rowland’s lead single “Motivation” is currently #1 on urban radio, she had a smashing performance on this year’s annual BET awards, she’s currently a judge on the UK’s X [...]

The Numbers Are In: Beyonce Still #1 & Lloyd’s First Week Album Sales

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Beyonce‘s ’4′ album still reigns as the #1 album for its second consecutive week. Although the album received mediocre reviews and ave her her lowest first week album sales, queen Bey ain’t worried bout ya’ll! She’s just fine, thank you very much! The album raked in another 111,464 in sales, that’s better than most artists’ [...]