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Marty James teases new collaboration with Christina Milian

19 Sep

Marty James has teased a new collaboration with Christina Milian.

“Shoutout @christinamilian and the crew! @markjfeist @bigbillyclark,” the American singer/songwriter posted to his Instagram profile.

James recently co-wrote Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despasito Remix” (featuring Justin Bieber) alongside Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, which topped the US Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart for 16 weeks.

His songwriting resume boasts additional works with Enrique Iglesias (“Heart Attack”), Jay Sean (“Make My Love Go”), Pixie Lott (“Dancing On My Own”), Fantasia Barrino (“In Deep”), Iyaz (“Pretty Girls”), RedOne (“Don’t You Need Somebody”) and Cover Drive (“Lick Ya Down”).

James has also worked with fellow songwriters and producers including Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem, Kara DioGuardi, Happy Perez, Maureen “MoZella” McDonald, Jesse Shatkin, Fransisca Hall, Harmony Samuels, Livvi Franc, Printz Board, Rosina Russell, M-Phazes, Stephenie Jones, and Ross Golan.

Milian, on the other hand, released her last studio collection “So Amazin'” in 2006 via Def Jam Recordings. That collection – featuring the Jazmine Sullivan-penned/Cool & Dre-produced lead single “Say I” – peaked to number three on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart.

Her current mini-album “4U” is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

Watch the music video for “Do It” below.

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TIAAN releases lyric video for new single “Clean”

19 Aug

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TIAAN has released the lyric video for her new single online.

“Clean” is taken from the Australian singer/songwriter’s upcoming mini-album, out soon via Swedish-based recording and production label Aristotraks.

The track follows previous releases “Devil’s Touch” and “Dive Deep,” which are now available for download via iTunes.

TIAAN’s as-yet-untitled EP is executively produced by Arnthor Birgisson, who’s also responsible for Kim Cesarion’s “Undressed” [RCA Records] and Selena Gomez’s “Write Your Name” [Hollywood Records].

His extensive resume also includes works for Leona Lewis [Island Records], Jennifer Lopez [Capitol Records], Britney Spears [RCA Records], Enrique Iglesias [Republic Records] and Christina Milian [Cash Money Records].

Watch the lyric video for “Clean” below.

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Keyshia Cole confirms release date for new album “Point of No Return”

15 Aug

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Keyshia Cole has confirmed the release date for her upcoming studio album.

The R&B singer/songwriter is scheduled to release her sixth collection “Point of No Return” on October 7 via Universal Music Group / Interscope Records.

Current single “She” – written by Cole along with Elijah Blake, Kirby Lauryen and Dijon “DJ Mustard” McFarlane – is now available for download via iTunes and all other digital outlets.

“Point of No Return” serves as the follow-up to 2012’s “Woman to Woman,” which debuted at number ten on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart.

It also boasts productions from Mike WiLL Made It (Ciara, Keri Hilson), RedOne (Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias), Stargate (Jazmine Sullivan, Christina Milian) and Mario Winans (Tamia, Faith Evans).

Watch the music video for “She” below.

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Nyla premieres music video for new single “Body Calling”

22 Jun

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Nyla has premiered the music video for her new single online.

The Jamaican singer/songwriter – born Nailah Thorbourne – posted the video for “Body Calling” to her official YouTube page on Saturday (June 21, 2014).

The track – written by Nyla along with Jason Panton, Alwayne Harrison, Marlon Easy, and Nicolas Bourel – is now available for download via iTunes (US).

Nyla was recently featured on the Toby Gad-produced “Porn Star,” taken from Sean Paul’s latest album, “Full Frequency,” out now via Atlantic Records.

Her extensive resume also includes works for artists including Christina Aguilera [RCA Records], Nicole Scherzinger [Epic Records], Christina Milian [Young Money Records] and Jennifer Lopez [Capitol Records].

Watch the Rona Cohen-directed clip for “Body Calling” below.

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Christina Milian hits the studio with Polow Da Don

12 Nov

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Singer/songwriter Christina Milian has recently recorded new material with Polow Da Don for her upcoming fourth studio album.

The super producer – born Jamal Jones – is known for collaborating with the likes of Chris Brown (“Forever”), Fergie (“London Bridge”), Nicole Scherzinger (“Whatever U Like”) and Usher (“Love in this Club”).

He also confirmed placements on the next projects by Mario [RCA Records], Beyonce [Columbia Records], Keri Hilson [Interscope Records], Nikki Williams [Island Records] and Lauriana Mae [Atlantic Records].

Meanwhile, the new collection by Milian serves as the follow-up to 2006’s “So Amazin,” which debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart.

For the still-untitled LP, the “Baggage Claim” star has also teamed up with Kevin “She’kspere” Briggs (Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey), Carsten “Soulshock” Schack (Monica, Keyshia Cole) and Young Yonny (Maejor Ali, Justin Bieber).

Watch the music video for previous single “Dip it Low” below.

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Christina Milian reunites with Lyrica Anderson for new album

11 Sep

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Singer/songwriter Christina Milian has reunited with Lyrica Anderson for her upcoming fourth studio album, out soon via Cash Money Records.

The pair previously teamed up on the unofficially released “Paint Me Pink,” produced by Eric Hudson (Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole).

Anderson has also penned songs including “Pyramid” by Charice [Warner Bros. Records], “All Night Long” by Demi Lovato [Hollywood Records] and “XOX” by Elijah Blake featuring Common [Island Def Jam Recordings].

Meanwhile, the new collection by Milian serves as the follow-up to 2006’s “So Amazing.” That release – which was executively produced by Cool & Dre – delivered songwriting contributions from Shaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith (Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett) and Jazmine Sullivan (Candice Glover, Fantasia Barrino).

Other songwriters and producers the “Dip it Low” star collaborated with on the still-untitled project are Carsten “Soulshock” Schack (Leona Lewis, Nicole Scherzinger) and Kevin “She’kspere” Briggs (Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston).

Watch the video for previous single “Us Against the World” below. The track was co-written by Makeba Riddick (Cassie, Tamar Braxton) and produced by Terry “MaddScientist” Thomas (Mario Barrett, Jesse McCartney).

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Christina Milian taps Kevin ‘She’kspere’ Briggs for new album

7 Sep

Singer/songwriter Christina Milian has tapped the production services of Kevin Briggs for her upcoming fourth as-yet-untitled studio album, out soon via Young Money / Cash Money Records.

The super producer – better known as She‘kspere – is responsible for hit singles “No Scrubs” by TLC [Arista Records], “Bills, Bill, Bills” by Destiny’s Child [Columbia Records] and “There You Go” by Pink [RCA Records].

His other credits include “Don’t Think I’m Not” by Kandi [Columbia Records], “One of Those Days” by Whitney Houston [Arista Records], “How You Gonna Tell Me” by Mya [Interscope Records], “Pop Ya Collar” by Usher [LaFace Records] and “X-Girlfriend” by Mariah Carey [Columbia Records].

Meanwhile, the new collection by Milian serves as the follow-up to 2006’s “So Amazing.” That release debuted at number eleven on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart and delivered the Jazmine Sullivan-penned “Say I.”

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[Songs Meant for Other Artists] Christina Milian – Ain’t No Reason

24 Mar

Song Title: “Ain’t No Reason.”

Turned Down By: Alicia Keys.

Recorded By: Christina Milian.

Written By: Alicia Keys, Taneisha Smith, Harold Lilly, Kerry “Krucial” Brothers and Rich Harrison.

“Ain’t No Reason” was originally intended for Alicia Keys sophomore album, “The Diary of Alicia Keys” [Sony Music Entertainment / J Records].

I remember reading the CD’s booklet over and over again, looking for Harrison’s name on the credits as I’ve learned from online reports that both musicians have collaborated for the project and always wondered how music would sound like if Keys and Harrison got together in the studio.

Somehow I’ve got my answer through Christina Milian’s rendition of “Ain’t No Reason,” which was featured on the original motion soundtrack “Be Cool.”

The “Dip it Low” singer later on re-enlisted the songwriting and production services of Harrison for her third album “So Amazing” [Universal Music Group / Island Def Jam Recordings]. Unfortunately, the track “Wind You Up” was only included as a bonus joint on the Japanese edition of the album.

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[Songs Meant for Other Artists] Megan Rochell – The One You Need

15 Mar

Track Title: “The One You Need.”

Label: Universal Music Group / Island Def Jam Recordings.

Written By: Delisha Thomas, LaShawn Daniels and Rodney Jerkins.

Turned Down By: Christina Milian.

Recorded By: Megan Rochell.

Christina Milian received a lot of flack for turning down Rihanna’s monster hit single “S.O.S.”

In order to clarify things, she did a radio interview and revealed that the song L.A. Reid begged her to record was actually “The One You Need.” She turned it down because it did fit the sound of her then-released album “So Amazing.”

That project was fully produced by R&B and hip hop producers Marcello “Cool” Valenzano and Andre “Dre” Lyon. The only other musician she collaborated with on “So Amazing” was Shaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith, who previously teamed up with Milian on the Poli Paul-produced “I’m Sorry” and “Peep Show.”

Meanwhile, Megan Rochell landed “The One You Need” and it was the lead single of her shelved debut album “You, Me and The Radio.”

After she parted ways with Island Def Jam Recordings, Rochell signed with Rodney Jerkins’ label Darkchild Records. We haven’t heard anything ever since!

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Christina Milian joins forces with Carsten “Soulshock” Schack for new album

6 Feb

Christina Milian has teamed up with Carsten Schack for her upcoming fourth album, due later this year via Young Money / Cash Money Records.

Recent songwriting and production credits by Carsten Shack – better known as Soulshock – are “International Love” by Pitbull featuring Chris Brown [Sony Music Entertainment / J Records] and “Try with Me” by Nicole Scherzinger [Universal Music Group / Interscope Records].

The Danish hitmaker also confirmed placements on the next albums by Enrique Iglesias [Universal Music Group / Republic Records] and Melanie Amaro [Sony Music Entertainment / Syco Music / Epic Records].

Meanwhile, the new collection by Christina Milian serves as the follow-up to 2006’s “So Amazin’.” That release debuted at number eleven on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart and delivered the Jazmine Sullivan-penned hit single “Say I.”

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