Posted 5/15/13 11:40 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
Boyz II Men have officially jumped the shark, again. After racking up four Grammys for their smooth-as-silk crooning back in the early ‘90’s, the R&B trio have sold their musical souls to peddle wares for Old Navy in a commercial for white jeans in which Sean Stockman, Wanye Morris and Nathan Morris sing "Love White Jeans on You” in perfect harmony to their former number-one hit single, "I'll Make Love To You.” Read More...
Posted 5/15/13 8:35 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
Drake may have a negative view of new friends, but he has to be all smiles about the possibility of getting some new awards. The "5 AM in Toronto" MC just nabbed 12 nominations to lead the field for the 2013 BET Awards, set to air on June 30. Read More...
Posted 5/14/13 5:22 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
Chicago rapper Calez dropped his last project Too Broke Tape in March and he's already back with the new 5-track EP G-Unit Bundle Pack hosted by DJ Oreo. Download here, or stream and peep the tracklist after the jump. Though he dismisses rumors of a deal with G-Unit, he does pay homage to the label's hip-hop heyday with production on the tape. Read More...
Posted 5/14/13 3:51 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Rob Markman
A$AP Ferg has been teasing his "Work" remix for some time now and on Monday night (May 13) the Harlem rap upstart finally let it go. Flanked by French Montana, Trinidad Jame$, Schoolboy Q and A$AP Rocky, Ferg turns his bouncy underground single into and good old fashioned posse cut. Read More...
Posted 5/14/13 3:41 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Danity Kane may be back but without their mentor and the man who discovered them, Sean "Diddy" Combs. The girl group was put together by Diddy on the music talent search MTV's "Making The Band" but they seem to be forging out on their own. Read More...
Posted 5/14/13 1:51 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
Mannie Fresh made headlines last week, and the decorated producer never even opened his mouth. On Wednesday, the multiplatinum producer will check in with "RapFix Live" to discuss his upcoming project with rapper Mos Def a.k.a. Yasiin Bey and, of course, Cash Money's upcoming Big Tymers' LP. Juicy J will also be on hand to talk about his upcoming solo album Stay Trippy, which is due in July.
Catch Juicy J, Mannie Fresh, Lore'l and Oun P on "RapFix Live" Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on RapFix.MTV.com and on MTV Jams. Be sure to join the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #RapFixLive. Send your questions for the artists to @MTVRapFix!
Posted 5/14/13 12:56 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
The burden of proof is officially on the state of Georgia now, after Gucci Mane entered a plea of not guilty to an aggravated assault charge in a Fulton County courtroom Monday (May 13). Read More...
Posted 5/14/13 12:46 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
The demands of an international world tour can take their toll on a diva. Beyonce is canceling tonight's concert of The Mrs. Carter World Tour in Belgium due to exhaustion, while pregnancy rumors continue to swirl. Read More...
Posted 5/14/13 11:59 am EST by MTV News in Music News
We wonder if this will be Kendrick Lamar's first trip down to Gulf Shores, Alabama? The Compton rapper is scheduled to hit the stage at the Hangout Music Festival this weekend, along with performers that include Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Roots, Public Enemy and Bloc Party. Read More...
Posted 5/14/13 11:30 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Henna Kathiya
Drake debuted the Aaliyah-featured single "Enough Said" last year using previously unheard vocals from the late R&B singer and now Chris Brown is apparently following suit, using Aaliyah's vocals for a new tribute track. Read More...
