Platinum selling R&B songstress Jewell, real name Jewell Caples, a regular fixture in the Los Angeles music scene, is preparing to release a brand new book, and album this fall. The former Death Row Records singer will release a full length studio album entitled, “Blood, Sweat & Tears”, in conjunction with the release of the book, through Best Hand Entertainment.[/p]
Jewell was signed to Death Row Records from 1992-1996, and one of the original members of the former Hip-Hop powerhouse label. She released a video and hit single "Woman to Woman", which reached #72 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was featured singing vocals on many of Death Row's releases including Snoop Dogg's "Gin and Juice" and Dr. Dre's "Let Me Ride". Her contributions to the legendary albums, Chronic, Doggystyle, and 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me, helped revolutionize a sound in the early 90’s, and quickly established her as one of the most distinctive voices in urban music.
Following the departure of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, the death of 2Pac, and the imprisonment of Suge Knight, Death Row suddenly lost its momentum - Yet Jewell has continued to record and perform, going on to collaborate with the likes of K-Ci & JoJo, Redman, Benzino and Snoop Dogg again.
The book, and album “Blood, Sweat & Tears”, are due later this year.
via: chris@2spr.com[/p]Beyonce drops the 2nd single off her highly anticipated album. The single title is “Best Thing I Never Had" and is written by Babyface and produced by Symbolyc One.[/p]
I wanted you bad
I'm so through with it
Cuz honestly you turned out to be the best thing I never had
I said, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'll never be the best thing you never had
Oh baby I bet sucks to be you right now
I know you want me back
It's time to face the facts
That I'm the one that's got away
Lord knows that it would take another place, another time, another world, another life
Thank God I found the good in goodbye
50 Cent covers Smooth Magazine for their latest issue. The last time the CEO of G-Unit covered this particular magazine was with Rick Ross's baby mother Tia.
[/p]"It’s no doubt that Trauma’s calm spirit has much to do with why he’s so in-demand here in the US, but also internationally". Meet Mr. Internationally Known & Respected (Passport Approved).[/p]DJ Trauma's hands touched the 1′s and 2′s for partied for Diddy, Jay-Z, Ludacris, T.I., Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Usher, Keri Hilson and many more. He has traveled on tour with Monica, Ciara, and Sean Garrett.[/p]via: BEMagazine
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After outselling every female rapper since being introduced to the mainstream audience, "the Lady Gaga of hip-hop", Nicki Minaj continues to get top billing on the cover of just about every magazine. The Latest is #5.
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Bronx native Cory Gunz and Grammy Award winning rapper Juicy J come together to record "We Gon Delete 'Em" in the studio. The visual was shot by Jake Handegard.
[/p]The new visual from B-Stacks No Comprende just hit the web.[/p]
B Stacks featuring Sheneka Adams
Directed by: Jordan Tower Films
Co Directed by: Dennis Byron
Executive Produced by: YBE/Faculty Entertainment
Music produced by: Sonny Digital
[/p]Rick Ross musical ear tuned into Wiz's unique sound long before he signed to Atlantic Records. The Rawse knew the young Pittsburgh rapper was heading for stardom and quickly made an offer to have him join Maybach Music Group. However, the young upcoming rapper declined. With no regrets, Ross speaks to MTV about the situation.[/p]"I put the proposition out there. But at the time, Maybach Music wasn't really where we were supposed to be, which was a lot of motivation," Ross explained in an interview. "The homey made a great decision, going to Atlantic Records. He's released a classic album, and I wish him much success. But it also inspired me and it also reassured me that I had a certain eye. I remember when I put Wiz on the 'Super High' remix, a lot of people was like, 'Why would you put a rookie on your record?'" (MTV)[/p]
Reports are coming out of Miami stating, "Sean Kingston is in a Miami hospital’s trauma unit following a bad jet skiing accident".

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[/p]Lil Kim rocks Zimbabwe's first Zarfest concert in the capital city of Harare. Kim rocked the crowd with some of her classic hits before paying homage to Notorious B.I.G. and Michael Jackson. The Queen Bee performed "One More Chance" and "Juicy" followed by Billie Jean to close out her set.[/p]Check out pics of Lil Kim arriving at the airport and in concert.[/p]

