ROKI HEADS FOR BIG BROTHER HOUSE

Urban Grooves Bad Boy Roki is one of seven celebrity housemates from around the continent who will enter the Big Brother Africa House when the seventh season of the popular reality show, themed ‘StarGame’, starts on Sunday May 6, 2012.

This news was revealed today, Thursday May 3, just 24 hours after images of the newly designed house were released.

The talented Roki (27), who has been dogged with many problems in his personal and professional life gave a rousing performance at the recent Miss Zimbabwe 2012 Pageant, accompanied by on-and-off girlfriend-cum-wife (no one is sure anymore), Pauline Gundidza. These have included arrest for possession of splif, fathering up to four children with four different mothers, being dumped several times by Pauline for allegedly physically abusing her and failure to turn up on time for gigs, among others.

The Zimbabwean musician will be joined in the house by Ghana’s stylish entertainer, stand-up comedian and television pro, DKB (26), Kenyan rap star, Prezzo (32), award-winning Namibian female singer, Lady May (25), pop music sensation Goldie (28) from Nigeria, famed South African socialite, model and businesswoman Barbz from South Africa (34) and successful Zambian R&B diva,  Mampi (25).

For now, the names and ages of the celebrities is all that Big Brother has revealed. How they will play the game or fit into the doubles theme, still remains to be seen.

Commenting on the series, M-Net Africa Managing Director, Biola Alabi, said she was pleased with the response it was getting; “It’s super to see the high level of interaction StarGame is getting from fans, media and viewers. The guessing around who the housemates will be; people trying to work out what Biggie is planning; the rumours and the speculation; it all adds to the excitement. It’s great for the show to get this type of support from the Big Brother community who really do engage with it, even before it starts on air. I want to thank them and promise that we’re working hard to deliver a great series.

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2FACE – AWAY AND BEYOND [ALBUM REVIEW]

2face’s fifth album Away and Beyond is a five-star display from the Field Marshall of Nigerian music.

At this point we are no longer surprised that 2face can deliver, rather we are in awe of this juggernaut who for over a decade has continued to dictate the direction of contemporary music in Nigeria.

At his concert in Eko Hotel and Suites on Monday April 30, Innocent Idibia declared that his new album is for matured minds. After proving his mettle countless times, 2face takes his music to a higher clime while his contemporaries and the new kids on the block are still stuck in the muddy pits of today’s pop culture.

Away and Beyond is 2face’s most soulful album yet.  It doesn’t play to the gallery. The soul in this album ensures it is tight and concise despite being 15 tracks deep.

2face is really a reggae artiste draped in R&B/Pop cloaks so it is no wonder the setstarts with Higher (Spiritual Healing) featuring Huma Lara. ‘Now I see…higher than the height of the mountain/deeper than…deeper than the depth of the ocean/further than…further than the eyes can see’, sings 2face on the hook of the song revealing his ever growing musical maturity. The piercing Indian sample on this song shakes your soul and sets you in the mood for the journey ahead.

On his last album he saw rain drops as they fell from the sky. Resigned to fate, 2face doesn’t fight the rain drops on Dance in the Rain. Instead he embraces them as he sings ‘I’m just going to relax and enjoy my life, try to live it, try to appreciate it’.

When the rain is over, he sees the band of colours on My Rainbow. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that this song is dedicated to Annie Macaulay (arguably the most famous fiancée in Nigeria now). Notorious for his ways with women, this track sees 2face leaving his childish ways behind and becoming a man.

Now that 2face has embraced monogamy, there will be distractions from third parties who will want to split the couple. The singer treats this topic on the Drake-esque Bother You featuring the rejuvenated and impressive Terry Tha Rapman.

In Your Eyes which starts with a moody piano intro sees the bad sharp guy singing about deception, crooked politicians, unity and one love.

As an international act, 2face tries his hands on the Euro-pop craze. While Steady Steady gets the job done; Dance Floor hits the spot and once again shows 2face’s versatility. He switches it to dancehall on Spell Bound which should get the clubs rocking.

Away and Beyond has songs for the party freaks too. Keep On Pushing (which still has a clear message) and Ihe Neme (tinged with his Idoma dialect) are certified party cuts. Bad man, Bad Girl featuring Becca has the makings of a sub-regional hit song. Chemical Reaction featuring Naeto C should generate the desired reaction from people on the dance floor.

Unfortunately Omo No Dulling (featuring HyperTek artistes Dammy Krane and Rock Steady) is a case of too many cooks spoil the broth.

However, this small misstep doesn’t rob the LP of its greatness.

On Away and Beyond 2face doesn’t follow the crowd, he creates a new path. Even on the corny titled. Omo T’osan, the Captain steers his ship of female adulation to different waters.

Away and Beyond is devoid of the nauseating theatrics killing pop music in Nigeria.

Matured, calm and layered with emotion, lyrics and well-thought concepts, Away and Beyond is another great album in 2face’s sparkling discography.

SOURCE - http://thenetng.com

New Music Alert!!! Patra “Come Ova” featuring Delus * Reggae Banger!

New Music Alert!!! Patra “Come Ova” featuring Delus * Reggae Banger!

After taking a well-needed break from the business, Pop dancehall diva, Patra is finally back in the studio working on new music. Her first single “Come Ova” is pure “Lighta” music.

Warning! If you are at work, Please remain seated & hold unto those moves till the weekend officially begins.

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Marley soundtrack tops U.S. Billboard Reggae Chart

Marley soundtrack tops U.S. Billboard Reggae Chart

The official soundtrack for Marley, the first authorized documentary on the life and work of Reggae icon, Bob Marley has scored another major accolade for the late singer as it recently topped the U.S. Billboard Reggae charts.

The Marley soundtrack topped the Billboard Reggae chart last week following its official release on April 16, four days prior to the film’s North American premiere. The 24 track, two-disc set features many of Marley’s songs that play throughout the film as well as never before heard recording from the Reggae superstar.

The Island Records/Tuff Gong produced albumfeatures Marley’s first ever recording entitled,Judge Not which was produced by Leslie Kongin 1962. The soundtrack also features live performances of classic songs such as No Woman, No Cry, Trenchtown Rock and I Shot The Sheriff as well as singles while a member of The Wailers (including Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh) like Get Up, Stand Up and High Tide or Low Tide.

The Marley soundtrack also features on three other Billboard charts, debuting at number 122 on the Billboard 200 album chart; number 20 on the R&B Hip Hop album chart; and number eight on the Soundtrack albums chart. Additionally, the compilation copped second spot on the iTunes charts in the United States as well as fourth position in Canada.

This achievement marks the 13th time a Marley album or compilation has topped the Billboard Reggae album chart. Marley is known for legendary album such as Exodus, Catch a Fire and Legend, which remains the top selling Reggae album of all time with over 25 million copies sold worldwide

SOURCE - http://www.dancehallusa.com

Trey Songz Gets Intimate With Kelly Rowland For ‘Heart Attack’ Music Video

If you thought Trey Songz and Kelly Rowland had amazing chemistry on stage while performing together at last year’s BET Awards, then you are in for a sweet surprise. The two singers have reunited again for the music video to Trey’s first official single off of Chapter V, ‘Heart Attack’, in which Kelly plays his love interest.

The video premieres on BET’s 106 and Park, this Friday May 4th, but until then you can get a sneak peek of the black and white home video style footage that features Trey and Kelly enjoying each other while in a world of their own.

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VH1 Behind The Music: Notorious B.I.G. [Full Episode] (Video) 2012

The life and times of the Notorious B.I.G. was revisited in Wednesday evening’s (May 2) episode of “Behind The Music” on VH1. The special follows the rapper’s life, 15 years after his tragic slaying in their long-running docu-music series.

Biggie’s episode looks back at his mysterious death in Los Angeles, and his life and career leading up to that unfortunate evening. Although the clip begins with a focus on the late rapper’s death, interviewing retired LAPD detective Greg Kading who points to former hip-hop mogul Suge Knight for putting the hit on Biggie, VH1 takes viewers all the way back to the beginning when he was born, to his childhood years, and how his journey in the Brooklyn streets led to a career in hip-hop.

The episode includes commentary from his mother Voletta, Diddy, Faith Evans, industry peers, and more.

WATCH VIDEO - http://www.ballerstatus.com/2012/05/03/behind-the-music-notorious-b-i-g-full-episode-video/

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RICK ROSS SIGNS OMARION TO MAYBACH MUSIC, SETS ‘GOD FORGIVES, I DON’T’ RELEASE DATE

Like a true boss, Rick Ross held a press conference in New York on Wednesday to announce his newest ventures. The industry’s top executives including Diddy, Swizz Beatz, and Lyor Cohen were on hand to support the rapper.

Swizz Beatz was up first, announcing that he and Ross are working on a big and tall line for Reebok. “I got ya’ll, big guys, tall guys,” said Rozay.

Diddy showered praise on the Bawse. “He to me is definitely one of the hardest working men in this business. This is noaccident. This is all designed, this is all planned out.”

The second Maybach Music compilation Self Made, Vol. 2 will drop June 26 featuring the single “Bag of Money.” “We pushing the envelope creatively,” said Wale, who will drop his thirdalbum during the first week of January.

Maybach Music’s next up to bat, Meek Mill, also revealed that his MMG debut Dreams & Nightmares will hit stores on August 28, while his first single will drop at the beginning of June. His mixtape Dreamchasers 2 will be released on May 7 featuring appearances from Drake, Rick Ross, Gunplay, and 2 Chainz.

Ross’ long-awaited fifth album God Forgives, I Don’t will arrive on Def Jam on July 31. “This is my best body of work yet,” said Rozay, who will drop a new single “extremely soon.”

The Teflon Don also announced that he has signed Omarion toMaybach Music Group. “Today I become a made man. Omarion aka Maybach O.,” said the former B2K member, who is readying an EP. His first single “Let’s Talk” features Rozay and samples Notorious B.I.G. and Salt-n-Pepa.

Ross explained how he linked up with Omarion. “I ran into the homie, we had a few conversations and I flew him down to Miami and he played me a dozen records,” he said. “I was amazed by the music he put together. We had a fewconversations and we made a situation happen. He’s a phenomenal entertainer. His dancing is incredible. He’s an actor, he’s a writer. I thought it would be a great move for both of us. I’ve been looking to enter the R&B arena, I felt he was the best artist to kick the doors open.”

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‘Don’t blame me for Whitney’s death

Whitney Houston’s ex-husband Bobby Brown struck back at claims he was responsible for getting the pop star hooked on drugs or that he somehow played a role in her cocaine-fuelled death in February. “I’m not the one that got Whitney on drugs, at all,” Brown said in an interview to be aired this week on the “Today” show on US television network NBC. “I’m not the reason she’s

gone,” he added.

Houston (48) was found dead in a Beverly Hills hotel bathtub on February 11 from what authorities called accidental drowning brought on by cocaine use and heart disease. White powder and drug paraphernalia were found in the bathroom where she died.

The singer had spoken publicly about a long battle with cocaine, marijuana and crack, particularly during her tempestuous 15-year marriage to Brown. They divorced in 2007, but some fans and members of Houston’s family have blamed Brown for her untimely death.
In his first TV interview since the singer died, Brown (43) told “Today” show host Matt Lauer that he had been off drugs for seven years and was hurt to hear that Houston had been using cocaine.

“I was hurt  . . . because, you know, me being off narcotics for the last seven years — I felt that she was, you know, I didn’t know she was struggling with it still. But at the same time, you know — listen, it’s a hard fight,” he said.
Brown said drugs were part of Houston’s life before he met her in 1991. “I smoked weed, I drank the beer, but no, I wasn’t the one that got Whitney on drugs at all,” he said.

“So this was a part of her life before you and she got together?” Lauer asked.
"Way, way before. Yeah  . . . It’s just, it’s just unexplainable — how one could, you know, (say that I) got her addicted to drugs. I’m not the reason she’s gone,” Brown replied.

Brown said Houston had a “glow about her” when he last saw her about a           week before she died. He was at a restaurant having dinner with their daughter, Bobbi Kristina.

“She just looked like she was in a good place,” he said about the “I Will Always Love You” singer.
The interview will be aired on “Today” show today and tomorrow.
Brown turned up for Houston’s funeral in New Jersey but left before the service started saying he felt unwanted and disrespected.
Six weeks after Houston died, Brown was arrested and charged in Los Angeles with drunk driving and driving on a suspended license. Brown has pleaded not guilty. — Reuters.

Jay z launches video game

Rapper Jay-Z is following his peer 50 Cent into social networking - he's set to launch a game based on his life via Facebook.com. 

50 Cent, real name Curtis Jackson, has teamed up with bosses at Game Show Network Digital to create an interactive game of blackjack on the site, which enables users to compete at the rap star's virtualcasino. 

Now, Jay-Z is working on his own game, Empire, which lets fans take the same journey as the star did from the tough streets of New York to fame and fortune. 

A statement about the game reads, "EMPIRE takes you on a journey from the streets of Marcy Housing in Brooklyn to the hotspots of the rich and famous: from hustler, to entrepreneur, to business mogul." 

"But don't forget friends and family, or your karma will suffer."

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