5) MTV is a forgiving Conglomerate Entertainment channel.

Not only is MTV quick to award the formerly troubled Ms Spears with trophies every year, they let Kanye West perform on stage again, even letting him accept an award alongside a young white girl, also loved by America. They also let Chris Brown perform, even allowing him to fly across the arena in a suit colored “accept-me” white! This is the first time Brown has perfromned at the VMAs since his 2009 incident. Good to see MTV believes in ratings second chances.

4) Lady Gaga has some acting chops!

I kept hearing about Gaga impersonating a man, but I didn’t expect her to be in full drag – actually, I expected worse. But I have to say, I was slightly impressed with her angsty male monologue. Her dedication was a bit scary – as were her huge eyes and facial expressions. But Gaga always has to out-do herself so I was happy just not to see her dressed as a slab of meat this time around!

3) Nikki Minaj has officially crossed over.

I knew Nikki Minaj had “Star” appeal, but I never guessed she would become such a crossover artist so successfully and so soon! Not only did she present an award to Britney, appear in a Beavis & Butthead segment AND beat out Lil Wayne and Kanye West to pick up an Award for best Hip Hop video for Super Bass *crickets*. Nikki also brought her supposed abusive boyfriend on stage like it was nothing, to receive her award. I guess.

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It whas recently been announced that Lil Wayne woud be a performer at next month’s MYV Video Music Awards. Weezy will perform on the live show taped in Los Angeles, August 28th. Expect Tha Carter IV to drop the next day, August 29th.

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Last week, the ‘Net was buzzing about a new song called Motivation, featuring Kelly Rowland and Ll Wayne. They were saying the song had some potential. To capitalize on that buzz, Kelly’s video appeared out of nowhere and debuted on 106 & Park with the Destiny’s Child Diva herself dropping the video. Since cutting ties with former manager, Matthew Knowles, Kelly has had some success with her Euro-pop sound, mostly across the pond in Europe. But she has yet to capture the attention of the US Market, despite her being 1/3 of the extremely popular Destiny’s Child group. Finally, with Motivation, I think Kelly may have found her footing in the fickle urban market and she may just have a hit record on her hands!

The video definitely has some money invested in it, as it is shot in dark blue-black colors, hazy lighting and boasts sexy male dancers, smoldering extras and some cute moves from Kelly. Kelly herself brings the sexy in dark makeup, purple lips and  body-hugging clothing. I wasn’t really feeling the monokini and trench coat look, but overall, I am feeling the video’s style!  Lil Wayne delivers an impressive verse, but I could have done without him in the video… Check out the video below and let me know what you guys thought. Judging from the reception of the video and song, Kelly is happy with the results thus far. Kelly is a sweet girl! I wish her luck!

Check out the video & Kelly’s 106 & Park interview below.

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Lil Wayne with labelmate Shanell

I spotted this video over at Miss Info today and trust me, I had this on repeat all morning. I like the vibe of the Single, a song from his No Ceilings Mixtape. Ahhh Lil Wayne; any chick that messes with this guy has got to know what’s up…Wayne sings,

“Put ya hands up if you’re Single for the night,

Ya I’m single, N*gga had to cancel that b*tch like Nino”

Apparently the Tranny chick in the video is a Kim Khardishan look-a-like? Mmmm Kay.

The video was filmed before Wayne began his prison stint. His personal videographer, DJ Scooby Doo directed the clip. What do you guys think?

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Young Jeezy will be hitting us with his fourth album, Thug Motivation 103 this Summer. 103 is a followup to The Recession, Jeezy’s Gold-selling hit album released in 2008. His first buzz single Lose My Mind features Plies. This song hit the Internet back in March, though Def Jam is working overtime trying to keep it under wraps. I’m a big Jeezy fan so I’m excited for the album!

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Shanell at her Mixtape Release Party. Pic courtesy of FreddyO

Choreographer, Singer and songwriter Shanell aka SnL might just be ATL’s best kept secret. Not only is her sound and image refreshing, unapologetic and raw, her music is actually pretty decent as well! We first featured SnL in our Songwriter’s Revenge feature a few months back.

To drum up some publicity for her new Mixtape titled Shut Up and Listen, Shanell’s team sent out invites to her “Baby Shower” where Shanell would be unveiling her child – ie. the Mixtape she had been working on for the past several months. It was a cute marketing ploy since rumours were rampant at the time that Shanell has been seeing labelmate Lil Wayne romantically.

Shut Up And Listen is a solid effort of Trip & B (ATL Style) that exposes several sides of the Artist. Shanell experiments with dance, some house and some Ryan Leslie. She even attempts to re-make Groove Theory’s classic hit, Tell Me with labelmate Jae Millz.

There are some highlights to the Mixtapes and some songs you may want to skip, but overall the collection of songs gets me excited to hear what Shanell has in store for her full length album. Now there is some debate among R&B fans if Shanell can blow or not. I think she definitely has a voice on her, while others call her pitchy. I tend to like when Singers can belt out a tune with great emotion, which Shanell is not afraid to do at all. I just need to hear her preform live to prove the naysayers wrong.

Here are a few cuts from the Mixtape to whet your appetite. Let me know what ya’ll think of the songs below and the Mixtape.

Shanell & Ryan Leslie – I Choose You (Remix) - ChokLit’s Choice

Shanell featuring Jae Millz – Tell Me

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Mariah continues to work on her Remix Project titled Angel’s Advocate and the singles continue to leak. Ribbons was one of my favorite uptempo songs on Memoirs and I’m definitely feeling the remix with Ludacris and TheDream both lending verses. Ludacris can still kill a Remix like no other!

Mariah will finally release Angel’s Advocate March 30th, where she will be going up against Usher’s Raymond Vs. Raymond, among others. The album will feature all new remixes as well as duets of songs from her Memoirs album.

Mariah Carey featuring Ludacris & TheDrem – Ribbons (Remix)

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Since Atlanta can be called the Mecca of R&B for the new Millennium, it is only natural that it births this brand of New R&B ushered in by artists such as TheDream, Janelle Monae and Shanell. Now signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Label, Shanell is getting the chance to showcase her talent. I like to describe her music as Trip Pop. It just sounds new age, 80s-inspired and something Prince may approve of. Here she teams up with Lil Wayne (her rumored beau ) and fellow artist Mack Maine for Deadliest Catch. I’m feeling this joint right here! It’s sexy, fresh and different, but in a good way. What do you guys think?

Shanell featuring Lil Wayne & Mack Main – Deadliest Catch

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Even though Rapper Lil Wayne is in the process of being sentenced to up to 12 months at Rikers Island for an incident that occurred last year, he was able to take time out of his busy schedule (that included filming over 30 music videos) to appear as Nivea’s love interest in the new video for her single Love Hurts. This is Nivea’s first single from her forthcoming album, Purple Hearts. Love Hurts was produced by Jnew and written by Chase J.

In the video, Nivea visits a home she once owned with her lover and re-visits the pain associated with the space. There is a twist at the end of the video. The video was directed by Point Blank Period. The Rapper’s presence in the video will definitely elevate the interest in the song and Nivea’s new project. Good luck to her!

Did you guys like the video?

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Nivea and Atlanta rapper Rasheeda recorded a remix track to Timbaland & Drake’s song, Say Something, and it is sounding better than the original! Nivea has decided to make a comeback of sorts after dropping Lil Wayne’s baby last year. If you are following the drama that surrounds Nivea and her ex-husband Terius Nash, you’ll notice that these two do a lot of talking to one another through their music. Its all in the lyrics – if you’re quick enough to figure it out. Many times during Dream’s latest album, Love vs. Money, He speaks about heartbreak and the effects love and money has on a relationship. Most poignantly in the song Love vs Money Part II, TheDream lays it all out on the table:

“So kiss that n*gga, hug that n*gga,
love that n*gga to death
Go ahead and please that n*gga, feed that n*gga
In time you’ll see the problem’s yourself

Coz when love is your problem…nothing can solve it
When love is the problem (eh!)…money can’t solve it “

Finally Nivea has her chance to speak with this song. Have a listen.

Nivea & Rasheeda – Say Something remix

“Wish I could pull you out the game, cause it’s the thing that made you change,
It ain’t the money honey, lend me some money honey,
Thought I was your heart before your black card,
You told the world about me but you forgot about me…“

**Updated** Here is the video for Say Something. It turned out better than I thought!

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