Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Jay-Z Signs K Kote To Roc Nation Label


Although it appears UK's Cher Lloyd, who was originally rumored to have signed to Roc Nation, has inked a deal with Simon Cowell's Syco Records, Jay-Z is still working to bring some UK talent to the states as British rapper K Kote has been signed to the Brooklyn emcee's label. The London native has made a name for himself in the underground hip hop scene in the UK and is now hoping to expand his musical horizons by releasing a mixtape Pure Koke Volume 2 later this year.

Listen to the three UK hip hop artists below:

Red One Describes Lady Gaga's Album As "So Beautiful"


Until the release of Lady Gaga's highly anticipated album Born This Way, we will have to endure the endless influx of vague descriptions about the new music included on the singer's upcoming LP. According to RedOne, the producer of Gaga's biggest hits and upcoming album, the album is "too precious to talk about," but he does describe that the magic that has defined their musical collaborations has led to some very memorably and timeless tracks on her upcoming album.

Adele's Very Inexpensive Studio Time With Ryan Tedder


Imagine working with the one of the biggest songwriters/producers in pop music today for free. Well that was a reality for Adele, whose studio time with Ryan Tedder came to a grand total of zero dollars and zero cents. The "Rolling In The Deep" singer has revealed that Tedder's reverence for the singer and strong friendship gave her the opportunity to work without pay.

"I loved working with Ryan," she said in an interview with the Daily Star. "And he came cheap. I didn't pay him."

Lady Gaga To Premiere "Born This Way" Track At Fashion Show


Pop superstar Lady Gaga is looking to give a few fashion lovers an early listen to some of the musical content from her upcoming album Born This Way. Nicola Formichetti's fashion show in Paris will be attended by Gaga and it has been hinted that the singer will premiere a remixed version of track from her upcoming album tomorrow. According to the designer and Gaga stylist, "[Gaga will likely] remix a never-heard track from her forthcoming [Born This Way] album."

Keyshia Cole Leaves Longtime Manager


It appears that Keyshia Cole has decided to part ways with her longtime manager Manny Halley. According to R&B singer's twitter page, the 29 year-old will no longer be working with the same managment, as she tweeted, "Would like for you guys to know that Manny Halley is no longer my management." She goes on to say, "Some said if the people around you won't change, change the people around you."

Watch "I Ain't Thru" by Keyshia Cole featuring Nicki Minaj below:

Lil Wayne QUITS!! Twitter That Is...



It appears that Lil Wayne is saying goodbye to twitter after his account was hacked over the weekend. The hacker used the rappers twitter account (@liltunchi) to send insulting tweets to a host of different emcees, including 50 Cent, Fat Joe, The Game and Soulja Boy.