Tuesday, October 27, 2009
MUSIC VIDEO: CHRIS BROWN - “I CAN TRANSFORM YA”
Chris Brown debuted his video for his lead single, “I Can Transform Ya” this morning via MTV.com and MTV Jams. The video was directed by Joseph Kahn and features heavy choreography.
The single comes from Brown’s third studio album, Graffiti, which hits stores December 15th. The special effects-heavy clip also features cameos from Lil’ Wayne, as well as Swizz Beatz, who produced the track.
VIA:http://concreteloop.com/
Rihanna's 'Rated R' Album Cover Debut
You've probably seen Rihanna's racy single cover, and now PopEater is proud to exclusively premiere the cover for her impending album, 'Rated R.' The grainy black-and-white cover shows the R&B queen draped in hand jewelry and covering one eye.
The album, which is set to be released on Monday, Nov. 23, is Rihanna's first album since 2007's 'Good Girl Gone Bad.'
It is also Rihanna's first album since she was assaulted by boyfriend Chris Brown in February.
The 'Rated R' cover was shot by famed photographer Ellen von Unwerth, who says that "Rihanna was looking to create something a bit new for the look of the album."
Von Unwerth goes on to say that Rihanna is "so beautiful, sweet and tough at the same time -- and a pleasure to shoot," adding that she's "fantastic to work with -- very giving, very creative, very involved in every aspect of the shoot, and ready to push the boundaries."
The first single off of 'Rated R' is a slowed-down track titled 'Russian Roulette,' a dark tune in which Rihanna sings: "And you can see my heart beating / You can see it through my chest / And I'm terrified but I'm not leaving / Know that I must must pass this test / So just pull the trigger." You can listen to the song on Rihanna's Web site, Rihannanow.com.
VIA:http://www.popeater.com/
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
DealWithnoDeal Interview with Asim "Engineer" Jenkins
"I want to be at a level where people can hear my music and appreciate it for what it is and also continue making music that I am proud of." -Asim Jenkins
DealWithnoDeal: Hows it going how you been? Fill us in on some of the stuff you are working on. Singles, Mixtapes, Videos, ect..?
Asim "Engineer" Jenkins: I’ve been good, taking it easy. I am presently working on an instrumental mixtape, as well as a full mixtape which will feature various artists. Also, I am putting out videos which feature me in the production process of the beats. Other than that, I am just reaching out to different artists to give my music a shot while trying to finish up school in St. Thomas.
DWND: What is one beat of yours that you consider your favorite? and which song of yours have you gotten the best and most feedback on?
A.J: I can’t really pick a beat because each one spark a different emotion out of me. At different times I would say this one particular beat is the best than another time I would say another particular beat is my favorite. The track that I got a lot of feedback on a Dramills mixtape titled, ‘We know Drama’ and the title of the track was ‘That Dude’.
DWND: What blogs have shown you love? has the blog love boosted up your fan base? have a lot more people become aware of you and what you do?
A.J: Blazed1.com. It did boost up my fan base as people have become more aware of me and it helped me reach a demographic that I couldn’t reach before. But I think with gaining a better relationship with the blogs will help me exposure.
DWND: When it comes to you in the music business, where do you expect to be in the next several years?
A.J: I want to be at a level where people can hear my music and appreciate it for what it is and also continue making music that I am proud of. I want to let people hear my music on a larger scale.
DWND: How far have you come since when you first started?
A.J: I came from a nobody musically on an island where reggae, soca, and dancehall are the primary musical attractions. Now I am someone that a group people across nations know and respect for the music I produce. So to be honest, I did make some progress over the years but, with the proper machine to work with my potential would carry my music further.
DWND: Let everyone know a little bit about where you are from and the music talent in your city.
A.J: I’m from St. Kitts which is a small Caribbean island. St. Kitts has talent like Masud Sadiki on the reggae side of things and Infamous, who is a young artist and personal friend of mine. He is very versatile.
DWND: Ok before I rap this up if you could say one thing to your followers and supporters what would it be?
A.J: Just listen to my music, just open your ears and give it a chance and if you like it you like it and if not you just don’t. I use music as a way to express myself. This is how I make my music. Get at me.
DWND: Alright fam If you want to give anyone a shout out go for it.
A.J: Have to shout out my family, everyone who helped me get this far, Vivid Designs, Blazed1, Dramills, Bad-Guy, Team Muzzle, Yung Nate, and the whole Caribbean especially St. Kitts.
Asim “Engineer” Jenkins
Engineer Productions
www.engineerproductions.blogspot.com
Email: Raymo7@Gmail.Com
VIA:http://www.dealwithnodeal.com/
DealWithnoDeal: Hows it going how you been? Fill us in on some of the stuff you are working on. Singles, Mixtapes, Videos, ect..?
Asim "Engineer" Jenkins: I’ve been good, taking it easy. I am presently working on an instrumental mixtape, as well as a full mixtape which will feature various artists. Also, I am putting out videos which feature me in the production process of the beats. Other than that, I am just reaching out to different artists to give my music a shot while trying to finish up school in St. Thomas.
DWND: What is one beat of yours that you consider your favorite? and which song of yours have you gotten the best and most feedback on?
A.J: I can’t really pick a beat because each one spark a different emotion out of me. At different times I would say this one particular beat is the best than another time I would say another particular beat is my favorite. The track that I got a lot of feedback on a Dramills mixtape titled, ‘We know Drama’ and the title of the track was ‘That Dude’.
DWND: What blogs have shown you love? has the blog love boosted up your fan base? have a lot more people become aware of you and what you do?
A.J: Blazed1.com. It did boost up my fan base as people have become more aware of me and it helped me reach a demographic that I couldn’t reach before. But I think with gaining a better relationship with the blogs will help me exposure.
DWND: When it comes to you in the music business, where do you expect to be in the next several years?
A.J: I want to be at a level where people can hear my music and appreciate it for what it is and also continue making music that I am proud of. I want to let people hear my music on a larger scale.
DWND: How far have you come since when you first started?
A.J: I came from a nobody musically on an island where reggae, soca, and dancehall are the primary musical attractions. Now I am someone that a group people across nations know and respect for the music I produce. So to be honest, I did make some progress over the years but, with the proper machine to work with my potential would carry my music further.
DWND: Let everyone know a little bit about where you are from and the music talent in your city.
A.J: I’m from St. Kitts which is a small Caribbean island. St. Kitts has talent like Masud Sadiki on the reggae side of things and Infamous, who is a young artist and personal friend of mine. He is very versatile.
DWND: Ok before I rap this up if you could say one thing to your followers and supporters what would it be?
A.J: Just listen to my music, just open your ears and give it a chance and if you like it you like it and if not you just don’t. I use music as a way to express myself. This is how I make my music. Get at me.
DWND: Alright fam If you want to give anyone a shout out go for it.
A.J: Have to shout out my family, everyone who helped me get this far, Vivid Designs, Blazed1, Dramills, Bad-Guy, Team Muzzle, Yung Nate, and the whole Caribbean especially St. Kitts.
Asim “Engineer” Jenkins
Engineer Productions
www.engineerproductions.blogspot.com
Email: Raymo7@Gmail.Com
VIA:http://www.dealwithnodeal.com/
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
HOT OR NOT: RIHANNA - “RUSSIAN ROULETTE” + SINGLE COVER & ALBUM TITLE INFO
GET THE MUSIC HERE < http://www.multiupload.com/YXI8XQWQGS >
Check out Rihanna’s first official single, “Russian Roulette” (written by Ne-Yo) from her upcoming new album entitled, Rated R. The “Russian Roulette” video, directed by Anthony Mandler, will premiere in prime-time on ABC soon.
The song is slow tempo ballad but we heard she had some dance tracks on the new record too. I guess we will have to wait until November 23rd to hear more.
VIA:http://concreteloop.com/
Monday, October 19, 2009
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