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RapperBirth Name :
Faheem Rasheed NajmBirth Date :
September 30, 1985Birth Place :
Tallahassee, Florida, USASpouse :
Amber Najm (since 2003)Claim to fame :
Single "I'm Sprung" (2005)
Full Winners of 2009 BET Awards, Beyonce Knowles Gets the Most Kudos
June 29, 2009 01:06:182009 BET Awards has been wrapped, and it is revealed that Beyonce Knowles led its winners list with two nods. She received her first award in Best Female R&B Artist category, beating Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson, Jennifer Hudson and Jazmine Sullivan.
Then, Beyonce added another trophy with Video of the Year prize, thanks to her "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" music video. During her acceptance speech when collecting this award, she thanked Michael Jackson.
Video: Taylor Swift and T-Pain Recording 'Thug Story' in Studio
June 23, 2009 03:06:43A clip showing Taylor Swift and T-Pain's recording session for "Thug Story" has been found. It begins with Taylor rapping behind the mic while T-Pain is on the couch watching the session. It then moves on to capture T-Pain who wears a casual yellow t-shirt taking over the recording booth to sing his verses.
Taylor Swift and T-Pain's collaborative track was played for the first time at 2009 CMT Music Awards at Sommet Centere on June 16. It was showcased through a video specially filmed in Nashville, Tennessee for the annual event.
Video: Taylor Swift Duets With T-Pain at 2009 CMT Music Awards
June 17, 2009 02:06:50A video which features Taylor Swift joining forces with T-Pain has been aired during 2009 CMT Music Awards on June 16, and it is all over the web soon afterwards. The country music singer is captured wearing a white t-shirt, cap and bling-bling. She is seen hooking up with the Auto-Tune rapper on the lines of a song called "Thug Story".
In addition to having Taylor Swift and T-Pain's collaboration, this year's CMT Music Awards was also glittered with a live performance from Sugarland. This country music duo delivered The B-52's' 1989 track "Love Shack".
Taylor Swift to Duet With T-Pain at 2009 CMT Music Awards
June 11, 2009 11:06:24Country music singer Taylor Swift is set to make a collaboration with rapper T-Pain during the gala ceremony of 2009 CMT Awards. They have done a rehearsal for their forthcoming performance in Nashville, Tennessee on June 9.
There hasn't been any word on what song they will sing at the annual event though. But, fans can take a sneak peek on their rehearsal session through pictures posted on Celebrity Mania.
T-Pain and Wife Reportedly Welcome Third Child
May 14, 2009 02:05:26T-Pain and his wife Amber have become parents for the third time, Rap-up.com reports. According to a post on the site, comedian Andy Samberg acknowledged that matter during "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday, May 12.
Andy reportedly confirmed that T-Pain was forced to cancel his scheduled performance on the TV show because Amber gave birth to their baby. "He just had a baby," the funnyman was quoted as stating, adding "Congrats on the baby, T-Pain!"
2009 BET Awards Nominations Revealed, Lil Wayne and T.I. Lead the Pack
May 13, 2009 09:05:42Nomination recipients for this year's BET Awards have been announced at "106 & Park" on May 12, and grabbing the most nods were rappers Lil Wayne and T.I.. The two musicians received five nominations each.
Among the five gongs, Weezy and T.I. are set to face off against each other in two fields, Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Viewer's Choice. In those categories, they are joined by such contenders as Rick Ross, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Beyonce Knowles, Keri Hilson, Soulja Boy, Rihanna and T-Pain.
Backstreet Boys' New Song 'She's a Dream' Feat. T-Pain
April 29, 2009 10:04:44A fresh material titled "She's a Dream" from Backstreet Boys has made its round. Featuring rapper T-Pain on the line, the song reportedly is recorded for the boyband's upcoming eight studio album, which is a follow-up to their 2007 set "Unbreakable".
The album's release date as well as its working title are yet to be disclosed. Words are, Akon, Pitbull and Lil Wayne will be lined up as featured guests. Furthermore, Jazze Pha and Max Martin are booked to work behind production table for the record.
'Maybach Music Part 2', Rick Ross Ft. T-Pain, Lil Wayne and Kanye West
April 09, 2009 02:04:12One of the tracks which may be included in Rick Ross' upcoming album has been leaked. Titled "Maybach Music Part 2", the song is another take of "Maybach Music" that appeared in his second studio album "Trilla" (2008).
While the first part was featuring Jay-Z, this Part 2 is more star-studded, lining up heavyweights such as T-Pain, Lil Wayne and Kanye West as the collaborators. Previously, Ross had confirmed to MTV that Weezy, West and T.I. will appear in the album which is called "Deeper Than Rap" but he did not mention the details.
Video Premiere: Maino's 'All the Above' Feat. T-Pain
March 27, 2009 03:03:46Maino has put forward a music video guest-starring T-Pain in support of his single "All the Above". It follows the time the Brooklyn rapper is interviewed by a reporter concerning "a lot of talk [about him] on the street."
The video continues with a scene where T-Pain sings his verses. It is then followed with a capture of Maino being arrested by police and put in jail, where he spends his days writing his own lyrics. As he is released from the jail, he goes straight to recording booth and wastes no time to record new music.
T-Pain Sued for 5 Million Dollars Over Guyana Concert Cancellation
March 25, 2009 01:03:09T-Pain has been sued by concert promoters Hits and James Entertainment due to scrapping his scheduled concert in Guyana earlier last month. The promoters are seeking at least $5 million for breach-of-contract against the rapper, his Nappy Boy Touring company and promotions firm Chase Entertainment.
The promoters say they have paid T-Pain and his entourage a $75,000 advance, but then were left with a no-show following reports of death threats. As a result, they were forced to find a last minute replacement.
Video Premiere: Jamie Foxx's 'Blame It' Feat. T-Pain
February 26, 2009 10:02:31The star-studded music video from Jamie Foxx has been released via BET on Wednesday, February 25. This would be the video of "Blame It" that features T-Pain and is lifted from his third studio album "Intuition" (2008). The video itself is another project by Hype Williams.
Foxx mainly lined up awards winners from his movie realm, such as Ron Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, Forest Whitaker and Jake Gyllenhaal. Not stopping there, cameos are also made by Quincy Jones, Cedric the Entertainer, Morris Chesnut, Clifton Powell, Alex Thomas, Tatyana Ali, Bill Bellamy, Clarence Avant, Tommy Davidson and more.
T-Pain Canceling Guyana Gig Due to 'Death and Kidnapping Threats'
February 24, 2009 11:02:32R&B singer/rapper T-Pain was forced to drop his scheduled performance in Guyana after receiving "credible death and kidnapping threats." He was said to receive the threat from an unidentified source via e-mail messages and telephone calls, promoter for the concert said.
Local police has been called to investigate the threat. At time of writing, there has been no further information regarding the case as investigation is reportedly still underway.
List of Music Nominees for the 22nd Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards
February 06, 2009 01:02:15Nominations in music category for this year's Kids' Choice Awards have been announced, and it is revealed that Rihanna and Chris Brown both receive two gongs. Beside the two singers, Beyonce Knowles is also unveiled to collect two nods at the awards.
Rihanna, Chris and Beyonce are all up against each other for Favorite Song title, putting their singles in a stiff competition with Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl". Chris gets his other nomination in Favorite Male Singer, competing Jesse McCartney, Kid Rock and T-Pain, while Rihanna once again goes head-to-head with Beyonce, this time for Favorite Female Singer, in addition to battling Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys.
Audio: 'Hustla's Anthem 09', Busta Rhymes Featuring T-Pain
January 15, 2009 09:01:36Busta Rhymes is back on the scene with a T-Pain featuring song called "Husla's Anthem 09". The song is one of the tracks which will be included in his upcoming Universal Motown album "Back on My B.S." and is scheduled to be fourth single lifted from the effort after "Arab Money".
After failing to be released in 2007 and 2008, "Back on My B.S." is expected to be released on March 24 this year. It has been spawning singles since April last year including "We Made It" where he collaborates with alternative rock band Linkin Park. Other collaborators listed in the eight studio album are among others Estelle, Ron Browz, Akon, Lil Wayne, and Nicole Scherzinger.
List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in Music
January 08, 2009 11:01:31Determined through online voting, winners for the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in music have been revealed during a star-studded ceremony on January 7 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Carrie Underwood and Chris Brown are among those who bring home the Saturday night prize.
Beating down Alicia Keys and Rihanna, Carrie is named as "Favorite Female Singer". Also, her track "Last Name" successfully puts aside Taylor Swift's song "Love Story" and Rascal Flatts' single "Take Me There" in "Favorite Country Song".
Video Premiere: T-Pain's 'Freeze' Feat. Chris Brown
January 03, 2009 08:01:32A music video guest-starring Chris Brown in support of T-Pain's new song "Freeze" has been outed. Directed by Syndrome, it features both singers performing lots of dance moves with "a lot of cool energy."
"Freeze" is the third single taken from T-Pain's third major studio album "Thr33 Ringz". The track has been available for purchase since October 2008. It charted at number 62 on U.K. Singles chart and climbed to number 38 on Billboard Hot 100.
T-Pain to Go Country With Tim McGraw
December 23, 2008 11:12:37Hip-hop mogul T-Pain reveals that he plans to enter recording booth with Tim McGraw. He comes to such an idea after running into the country music singer on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" show last November.
"We talked about getting in the studio together, so that's probably going to happen soon," T-Pain tells E! Online about his plan. Thinking of "something cool and different", he adds, "We gotta be more country than hip-hop."
Behind-the-Scene of T-Pain's 'Freeze' Music Video Feat. Chris Brown
December 20, 2008 08:12:05A video footage showing the making of T-Pain's music video for new single "Freeze", which features Chris Brown, has arrived. From the footage, the music video's director Syndrome unveils that the "kinda urban" video, due for release in early 2009, will have lots of dance moves with "a lot of cool energy" to bring in a "cool performance."
"Freeze" is the third single coming off T-Pain's third major studio album "Thr33 Ringz". The track has been available for purchase since October and it charted at number 62 on U.K. Singles chart and climbed to number 38 on Billboard Hot 100.
Lil Wayne to Tour With T-Pain, 'Dedication 3' Tracklisting Revealed
November 12, 2008 03:11:58Lil Wayne is plotting an eight-week roadshow with T-Pain, a spokesperson for the latter confirmed. Also joining them are Keyshia Cole and Gym Class Heroes. The concert will be kicked off on December 18 and include a performance at Joe Louis Arena on December 26.
In addition to Lil Wayne's newly-revealed roadshow plan, a tracklisting for his upcoming mixtape titled "Dedication 3" has also been uncovered. The upcoming record is produced by DJ Drama and features beat sounds from OutKast's "Art of Storytelling 4", T.I.'s "Whatever You Like", Too Short's "Couldn't Be a Better Player", Soulja Boy's "Shootout", and V.I.C.'s "Get Silly".
Video Premiere: DJ Khaled's 'Go Hard' Feat. T-Pain and Kanye West
November 08, 2008 11:11:03In support of his new song "Go Hard", DJ Khaled premieres a music video which was shot on the same day T-Pain filmed his "Karaoke" music video. Co-produced by Naaila and directed by Hypes Williams, the video presents cameo appearances from Ace Hood, Rick Ross, and Tay Dizm among others.
"Go Hard" is the second single from Khaled's third studio effort "We Global", which has been available for purchase across the U.S. on September 16. The new track is produced by The Runners and features T-Pain and Kanye West on the hook.
Video Premiere: Ludacris' 'One More Drink' Feat. T-Pain
November 05, 2008 03:11:35Following iTunes release of his latest song "One More Drink" on October 28, Ludacris releases a music video for the T-Pain-featuring song. Directed by Chris Robinson, the video was shot on October 20 in Atlanta with cameo appearances from musicians T-Pain and OutKast's Big Boi as well as comedian Katt Williams.
Starting with several men sitting down for a DDA (Drinkers + Daters = Anonymous) meeting with Williams as their mentor, the just-premiered music video displays Ludacris as one of the attendees. As it rolls on, the rapper is seen coming forwards in front of other guys and narrating his experience of getting drunk in a club.
Video Premiere: T-Pain's 'Chopped N Skrewed' Feat. Ludacris
October 14, 2008 11:10:37In support of his new song "Chopped N Skrewed", T-Pain has debuted a music video which features a cameo from DJ Khaled of Terror Squad. Directed by Syndrome, the circus-themed music video presents the rapper donning a top hat and singing his verses accompanied by a young woman who plays his lover.
"Chopped N Skrewed" is a Ludacris-featuring song which will appear on T-Pain's upcoming third studio album "Thr33 Ringz". Entirely produced by himself, the record is expected to come out on November 11 and carry as many as seventeen tracks, including "Can't Believe It" on which he teams up with Lil Wayne and "Freeze" featuring Chris Brown.
Video Premiere: Ciara's 'Go Girl' Feat. T-Pain
October 08, 2008 09:10:55Ciara has dropped a music video in support of her new single titled "Go Girl" from her upcoming third studio album "Fantasy Ride", which is reportedly planned for release on December 9. Directed by Melina Matsoukas, the same person who helped Ludacris making his "Money Maker" music video, Ciara's "Go Girl" music video has T-Pain, who is also featured in the song, as a cameo.
Donning a metallic outfit in a sort of dark and futuristic sense, Ciara appears in the video sitting on a chair with a desk in front of her, with some dancers behind her on chairs as well. The singer then jumps off the desk and along side her dancers, she starts doing sexual choreography. Then shortly after T-Pain sings his verses, Ciara shows up on a motorcycle, going into a break dance.
'Go Girl', First Single From Ciara's 'Fantasy Ride' Leaked
September 03, 2008 02:09:09"Fantasy Ride", the third studio album from Ciara, will spawn "Go Girl" as the first single and the mentioned track has been leaked on-line prior its official release later this month. The single is featuring T-Pain and according to Rap-Up.com, it uses the same beat as "Hood Girl" that has been leaked earlier.
Beside serving as the featured vocal, T-Pain also took over the production of the single. "Go Girl" was not the first choice as the lead single lifted from the album, but it won over a Ludacris-featuring track called "High Price".
Video Premiere: T-Pain's 'Can't Believe It' Feat. Lil Wayne
August 26, 2008 09:08:26Singer, rapper, and producer T-Pain has just premiered a music video for his latest single "Can't Believe It". The song which features rap peer Lil Wayne, has been confirmed as the first single from his upcoming third studio album "Thr33 Ringz", which is reportedly set to hit the stores on September 30.
The music video is recently shot in Los Angeles under the direction of Syndrome, the same guy who directed Estelle's "American Boy" and Lupe Fiasco's "Daydreamin'". The video is a circus-themed film and put the featured singer Lil Wayne as a cameo. It starts with the display of T-Pain rapping to the camera while holding his mini body on the palm of his own hand. He is also seen coming out of a huge black hat, which is usually used by a magician, and jumping into a sexy woman. The circus theme is also shown by a capture of ferris wheel where he is having fun with the woman.
Kanye West, T-Pain, Akon Contribute Singles to 'True to the Game'
August 23, 2008 09:08:51Kanye West, T-Pain and a bunch of other hip-hop artists will contribute new singles to Stadium Entertainment to be compiled in a single album called "True to the Game". The CD will be released on October 21 with retail price of $16.98 and part of its sale will benefit Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
The first single from the set will be a collaboration among T-Pain, Rick Ross, and newcomer Tay Dizm called "Beam Me Up" which will be distributed by T-Pain's label Nappy Boy Digital. It has actually been released last month but according to Billboard.com, it was re-serviced on Friday, August 22. Meanwhile other tracks include "Make Your Way to the Dance Floor" (Ziggy Nina feat. Chingy), "Around My Way" (Young Cash feat. Akon), "The Pursuit of Happiness" (GLC feat. West), "Knock It Outa Da Park" (Yung Joc) and "Ghetto Love" (Mario).
T-Pain Glitters New Album With Big Rap Stars
August 02, 2008 10:08:50Hip Hop hit maker T-Pain has asked big stars, such as Ludacris, Kanye West, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne to join in his upcoming album "Thr33 Ringz" as guest artists. The album is reported due for release in the fall this year via Jive music records.
According to Billboard.com, T-Pain has collaborated with Wayne in the first single entitled "Can't Believe It" which has been released in late July. Meanwhile Chris will appear with him in "Freeze" and Ludacris will be found rapping verses in the more slowed down single "Chopped & Screwed." In addition, Kanye will contribute his vocals in a playful song called "Therapy."
Video Premiere: Lil Wayne's 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain/Mack Maine
July 29, 2008 09:07:04Following its video preview that has streamed earlier this week, finally the full version of Lil Wayne's music video for his latest single "Got Money" has been premiered on July 28 via MTV. The new clip was being directed by Gil Green and features Wayne's collaboration with T-Pain and Mack Maine.
Just as it was previously reported on the new clip Wayne is being pictured as a nice thief, who rob a bank but shares the money with others. The scenes from the video starts with the meeting held by the rapper with his friends to plan their bank robbery. In the end of the clip the rapper finally gets captured by the police but he receives a warm applause from the people who are watching in the streets.
Video Preview: Lil Wayne's 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain
July 28, 2008 11:07:07Just before the official music video for his latest single "Got Money" gets premiered on MTV later today (July 28) at 6 A.M., a short preview of Lil Wayne's clip has already streamed. The 30-second preview video, which also features the appearance of T-Pain, gave a lead of what the video is about.
On the short clip, Wayne sees him as a robber who is robbing a bank and being accompanied by two female assistants. Another feature beside the robbing scene, saw the rapper and T-Pain rapping and dancing together in a big room.
Video: Lil Wayne On the Set of 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain
July 02, 2008 04:07:21Before premiering the new music video for his latest single "Got Money", taken from his latest LP "Tha Carter III", Lil Wayne gives his fans a sneak preview of the video through a behind the set clip that has streamed earlier this week. On the 52-second-long clip, Wayne himself introduces the condition on the set and reveals some stuffs about the video shoot.
Although there aren't many shots that revealed about the upcoming music video, that will also feature T-Pain, from the footages on the sneak preview it can be seen that the "Got Money" video will involve a plot about bank robbery and lots of money. Moreover, it looks like that Wayne himself will be acting as the bank robber, while T-Pain was seen singing on a stage and throwing lots of money around him.
T-Pain's 'Can't Believe It' Ft. Lil Wayne Leaked
June 27, 2008 11:06:34Although his new album "Thr33 Ringz" won't be hitting the stores until September 30, another new track from T-Pain's upcoming LP has leaked. The new song that has streamed is his collaboration single with Lil Wayne titled "Can't Believe It".
The new song is the second track from the upcoming LP that has leaked as previously another song "Silver & Gold" has already been streamed. Beside being included on T-Pain's new record, "Can't Believe It" itself reportedly will also be added on Pain and Lil Wayne's collaboration album.
Video Premiere: Lil Mama's 'What It Is (Strike a Pose)' Ft. T-Pain
June 21, 2008 10:06:03Female rapper Lil Mama has just premiered her new music video for the single "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" on FNMTV on Friday, June 20. For the new clip, which was being directed by R. Malcolm Jones, she also tapped T-Pain to feature on it.
The new video is a colorful one as it features some background changes from a house, streets, and a club. The scenes start at Lil Mama's house where she was seen choosing the wardrobe that she will use as she plans to go to the club. Besides that, the clip also features lots of dancing moves which were done by kids and adults.
Lil Wayne Taps T-Pain on New Music Video
June 20, 2008 11:06:00Following the success of his new LP "Tha Carter III", Lil Wayne is set to further promote the record by preparing to launch a new music video for his latest song. Wayne reportedly will shoot the clip for his latest single "Got Money" in Los Angeles starting from Monday, June 23.
Just like its single the rapper will also tap T-Pain to feature on the music video. Not only that Wayne will also reunite with the director of his latest clip for "Lollipop", Gil Green, who has also been picked to direct the upcoming video.
Lil Wayne's LP Cracks 1 Million Mark, a Supergroup With T-Pain En Route
June 18, 2008 10:06:01Just as it was predicted, Lil Wayne's highly anticipated album has managed to break the 1 million mark for its first week sale. According to Nielsen SoundScan "Tha Carter III", dropped on June 10, has been sold over 1 million copies.
This achievement is not only setting Wayne's new set to become the biggest selling record this year, but also beating Kanye West's "Graduation", outed in 2007, that only reached 957, 000 sale on its first week. The last record that managed to hit the milestone on its early release is 50 Cent's 2005 set, "The Massacre".
T-Pain Launches Digital Record Label
June 04, 2008 01:06:05Rapper T-Pain seems to believe that digital sales is the new thing that will soon dominate the music business and actualizing his faith the rapper launches a new digital record label. The rapper's record label is called Nappy Boy Digital and it will give a full service of the rapper's music material digitally to his fans via major music download sites.
Stating his excitement regarding the new label's launching, the rapper told the press, "Nappy Boy Digital is a dream come true for me. I'm excited about bringing music by new artists to people fresh out of the studio." He also added, "My life and career so far has been about breaking barriers and this label allows me to continue that by delivering hit songs in real time, no red tape, just good music."
T-Pain Set September 30 for New Album's Release
May 23, 2008 02:05:09Rapper/producer T-Pain finally revealed more details about his upcoming studio album "3 Rings" and also the first single from the set, "Snap You Fingers". The rapper plans to drop his new and third studio album on September 30 via Konvict Muzik/Zomba, while his song will be spawned to radios sometime in June.
Moreover, a representative from Zomba also stated that the music video for the first single is also in progress and will be released soon. The representative also added that T-Pain is still working very hard to finish his upcoming LP with Akon.
Lil Wayne's 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain Audio Leaked
May 13, 2008 10:05:48After releasing "Lollipop" and "A Milli" from his new album "Tha Carter III", a new audio for another new song from Lil Wayne's upcoming set has leaked on the net. The new track is "Got Money" which features a collaboration with T-Pain.
It still not clear though whether the song will be the next single to be released for the album's promotion as there is no confirmation from the rapper about it. Meanwhile, the rapper is currently preparing to shoot the music video for his second single "A Milli".
Video Premiere: Akon's 'I Can't Wait' Feat. T-Pain
March 04, 2008 09:03:24Akon is still spawning singles from his 2006 Grammy-nominated album, "Konvicted" and the latest one pulled from his effort is the T-Pain featuring song "I Can't Wait". The single which will be released later this month is the seventh from the album, and reportedly will be the last.
The music video for "I Can't Wait" has been shot with Bryan Barber who previously directed for The Game's "Wouldn't Get Far" and Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man". The video opens with T-Pain on the piano and Akon singing beside his sports car. Akon is also pictured getting smitten to a woman he meets outside a club and then he follows her.
50th Grammy Awards Nominees Unveiled, Kanye West in Power
December 07, 2007 09:12:24Highly awaited nominations of 50th Grammy Awards are unearthed with Kanye West leading the pack at eight nods followed by Amy Winehouse at a whooping six and Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Timbaland and T-Pain at five each.
The big nominee, West, is competing for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for 'Graduation', Best Rap Solo Performance for 'Stronger', Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group both for his collaboration with Common in 'Southside' and his work with Nas and KRS-One in 'Better Than I've Ever Been', Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for 'Good Life' feat. T-Pain and Best Rap Song for both ' Can't Tell Me Nothing' and 'Good Life'.
New Music Video: T-Pain's 'Church'
October 22, 2007 01:10:36In the midst of his hectic schedule, T-Pain has shot and and premiered the music video of his latest single from 'Epiphany'. The clip of the fast-paced song 'Church' was played worldwide on BET, featuring T-Pain's rapping alter ego, Teddi Verseti.
Meanwhile, the singer who is also the chairman of Nappy Boy Records is busy developing artists under the label, as well as working on other artists' album. According to Billboard.com, T-Pain has produced four songs in Usher's highly anticipated album that will come in Spring. He has also taken responsibility on Mariah Carey's new album as well as Jennifer Hudson's debut record.
"Now That What I Call Music!" Back with Vol. 25
July 07, 2007 01:07:43Multi-selling record series Now That's What I Call Music is back with its 25th volume. The joint venture of Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Entertainment, EMI Music, and Zomba Group will drop the CD July 17 via the former.
As usual the record will contain 20 most happening songs. Gracing the track list are charting single Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend", 2007 CMT Music Award winning single Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" and Billboard's airplay gainer Huey's "Pop, Lock &Drop It".
Rihanna Celebrating a Third Week on Top US Singles Chart
June 15, 2007 01:06:23
She hit it big with her new haircut. But beyond that Rihanna does strike it hard on the US singles chart, having her "Umbrella" enjoying a third week on top spot while on the other side winning the songbird worldwide critical acclaim.
"Umbrella", written by Terius Nash and rapper Jay-Z for Rihanna's third studio album "Good Girl Gone Bad", already the chart's greatest gainer at radio with the LP itself debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 by June 13th.
T-Pain Suprised at #1 Opening of "Epiphany"
June 14, 2007 12:06:25
With three big records coming in the same week, people knew that it would be a tough competition in Billboard 200 chart. Paul McCartney's heavily promoted album "Memory Almost Full" moved 161,000 copies yet the album is placed at #3. Even Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" that was led by #1 single "Umbrella" only managed to get the second runner-up post with 162,000 sales. The ultimately anticipated album this week turns out to be that of T-Pain's "Epiphany".
On being told that his record reached 171,000 sales and scored #1 in the tally the rapper said, "It's special, man. I ain't never expect to be up there, so it was never a goal to me. I was happy with being 20. I was just happy to be on a chart."
Pitbull's New Album, Thicker in Rap
April 28, 2007 12:04:49
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull is set to release the fourth set of his studio album. Named "The Boatlift", the album that is due May 22 generates lots of his rapping persona compared to the previous three.
"It's a part two to El Mariel but more urban-based," he said. "There's more street records on there. I'm giving them another side to Pitbull. I had all the club records - you can easily go 45 minutes in the club just off my records. I just want to take these folks for a ride on this album based on what I know."
R. Kelly's Star Studded New Album
March 10, 2007 10:03:38
Within a short time, R. Kelly's new album "Double Up" will be out on May 29. It would be his thirteenth studio album and is pretty much star studded.
The first single released is "I'm a Flirt (Remix)" featuring T.I. and T-Pain. Many people are wondering why Bow Wow who has the same track in his album "The Price of Fame" (2006) is not featured in the video. It turns out that Bow Wow's version is a bonus track and its promotion to radios is prohibited. R. Kelly is actually the one who has the song's rights even though in billboard it is listed as 'Bow Wow or R. Kelly (featuring T.I. & T-Pain)'.
The Billboard Hot 100's Artists of the Week
April 07, 2006 03:04:59
Don't be surprise upon noticing the Billboard Hot 100's artist of the week. Top the No. 1 position on the chart is still Daniel Powter's "Bad Day", marking the singer 2nd week in a row to be on the very top spot on the singles chart. At No. 2 also is still Sean Paul's "Temperature".
In the meantime, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" goes up just one place from last week's position to No. 3, followed by T.I.'s "What You Know" which bounces as high as 35 position to be at No. 4. Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" and Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" are both still at the same position, No. 5 and 6 respectively.
Top 10 Songs on the US Singles Chart
March 31, 2006 02:03:21
While the US pop album chart is dominated by Prince, the US singles chart is topped by Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter who with his "Bad Day" wins the top position, earns his first ever No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thus, there's changes on the chart which subsequently drags Sean Paul's "Temperature" drops one place to No. 2.
Rounding out the Top 5 is Ne-Yo's "So Sick," James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" all of which sticking to the No. 3 to No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the chart is Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten", just one place ahead of Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7.
The Top 10 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart
March 24, 2006 11:03:51
While the US pop album chart surprisingly is topped by a new winner, the Billboard Hot 100 also does so. The singles chart is reigned by reggae star Sean Paul whose album "Temperature" goes up one place to the top spot, ended Ne-Yo's two-week reign on the chart as his "So Sick" falls to No. 3. Meanwhile, Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" successfully lands on the 2nd place after rising three places from last week's position.
James Blunt's former chart-topper "You're Beautiful" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" each slips one to No. 4 and No. 5 in a row. Elsewhere, English pop singer Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" rises one to No. 6, ahead of Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7 and T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" at No. 8. Rounding out the Top 10 is Chris Brown's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" which rises one to No. 9 and Beyonce Knowles' "Check On It" which falls two to No. 10.
Billboard Singles Chart's Top 10 Debut
March 17, 2006 03:03:36
The Billboard Hot 100 again sees Ne-Yo's "So Sick" holds onto its No. 1 spot, marking the R&B singer's second week on that top position. Right behind him is Sean Paul's "Temperature" at No. 2 and James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" at No. 3.
Clings at No. 4 on the singles chart is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", followed behind by Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" which bounces from No. 14 to No.5. Elsewhere on that chart, T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" sticks to No. 6, ahead of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" at No. 7.
Top 10 Singles of Billboard Hot 100
March 03, 2006 11:03:20
The big prize this time has fallen into the hand of James Blunt for it's him who finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 with "You're Beautiful" this week. It makes him the first U.K artist to rule the chart since Elton John did it eight years and two months ago through his "Candle in the Wind 1997" / "Something About the Way You Look Tonight." Following behind is "Check On It" from Beyonce Knowles featuring Slim Thug while Sean Paul's "Temperature" takes place on number three. "Grillz" by Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali, and Gipp comes next on the 4th rank, sitting right in front of Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" which stays firmly on its last week's position.
Lining up in order from number six to ten are "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" by T-Pain featuring Mike Jones, "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" by Chris Brown, "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield, "So Sick" by Ne-Yo, and "Everytime We Touch" by Cascada.
The Billboard Hot 100 Shift
February 24, 2006 02:02:31
The shift in Billboard Hot 100 doesn't shake Beyonce Knowles from her throne. The pop star holds tight her crown, maintaining her position on top of the chart with her single "Check On It". This is the fifth straight week that she's the single chart winner.
Following her at the 2nd position is James Blunt's "You're Beautiful", and remain at No. 3 is Nelly's "Grillz". Sean Paul's "Temperature", in the meantime, climbs four places from No. 8 to No. 4. Following close behind at No. 5 is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" which downs one from last week position.
The Billboard Hot 100 Greatest Sales Gainer
February 17, 2006 01:02:15While the album chart is dominated by Jack Johnson's "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George", the Billboard Hot 100 again is dominated by Beyonce Knowles. This is the fourth time in a row that the singer's single "Check On It" leads the list. In the meantime, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" stays at No. 2, followed by Nelly's "Grillz" at No. 3.
Stick at No. 4 is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", ahead of T-Pain's "I'm Sprung" at 5th. Eminem's "Shake That" surprisingly rocketing from No. 9 to the 6th slot, seizes the place from Ne-Yo's "So Sick," which slips one place to No. 7. No. 8 to 10 in succession are Sean Paul's "Temperature", Chris Brown's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)", and Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable".
Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Champions
November 18, 2005 04:11:44The "Gold Digger" won't rule the chart any longer. Its singer, Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx, lose their reign to R&B rookie Chris Brown, whose single "Run It!" finally ends West's 10-week run at the top of the US singles chart after spending four consecutive weeks at number two. "Run It!" then marks the November 17th with victory, turns down "Gold Digger" to the second position.
The Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" remains at No. 3, so does Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon which holds steady at No. 4. Also in the same position as they did last week is Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 5 and Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin"' at No. 6.
Gold Digger No. 1 for 10 Weeks
November 11, 2005 01:11:25The "Gold Digger" finds the precious gem on top of the chart. The single which rapper Kanye West does with fellow Jamie Foxx gloriously tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday for the 10th consecutive weeks to become the second-longest No. 1 of 2005 after Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together," which held the top spot for 14 weeks non-consecutively. What an achievement.
Chris Brown's "Run It!" scores another week at No. 2, while Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" holds onto the No. 3. In the meantime, Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon remains at No. 4, followed behind by Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 5 and Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin'" at 6th. Songs in Hot 100 positions 7 to 10 among others; Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You" at No. 7, T-Pain's "I'm Sprung" is No. 8, Carey's "Shake It Off" stays at No. 9, and Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" at No. 10.
