New Music: Nicole Scherzinger ‘Don’t Hold Your Breath’

Former Pussycat Doll lead singer Nicole Scherzinger hasn’t had the best luck breaking out as a solo artist, but that’s not stopping her from going after it. A new single called ‘Don’t Hold Your Breath’ has leaked online. It was originally produced by Timbaland and was intended for Keri Hilson. No word on whether this is the final version or not.

Check out Nicole Scherzinger’s ‘Don’t Hold Your Breath’ –

Justin Timberlake Is Back With A New Video For ‘Carry Out’ With Timbaland

Justin Timberlake’s new collaboration with Timbaland has already #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, and now JT’s back with a new drive-thru inspired music video.

This song is pretty repetitive, but it’s got a good beat. I just hope Timberlake’s new album gives us something more to talk about.

Behind The Scenes: Katy Perry And Timbaland Video For ‘If We Ever Meet Again’

Katy Perry and Timbaland just filmed a music video for their duet ‘If We Ever Meet Again’ off of Timbaland’s new album Shock Value 2.

Timbaland on the concept of the video:

“I wanna make something deep,” he told MTV. “I don’t know if I wanna make it like a relationship. I wanna make it like she saved my life with whatever depression I was going through, whether it be drug depression, weight-loss depression – something. … Will she be around if I go through this again?”

Check out these behind the scenes photos –

Nelly Furtado To Release New English Pop Album

According to The Prophet Blog, Nelly Furtado is set to release her fourth English album on May 25th, 2010.

Furtado says:

“I think just generally it’s still going to be pop but I want it to have a more light energy. Sort of like my first album, but not sonically, more in a spiritual sense… more like my first album.

“I don’t know if it’s going to be the same sound [as Loose] but I have worked a little bit with Timbaland who produced that album so it might have some of the same fun and energy, but not like exactly the same.”

Furtado is also said to be working with Ryan Tedder and Salaam Remi on the new album.

Are you excited for Nelly’s new album?

Brandy Calls Herself Bran’Nu, The Latest Rap Artist

R&B star Brandy is relaunching her career as a rapper under the moniker Bran’ Nu. The hitmaker has built up her career as a singer, earning three Grammy nominations for her vocal talents.

But she’s adopted the new stage persona for an appearance on superproducer Timbaland’s new album, “Shock Value 2,” on which she shows off her rhyming skills on the song “Meet in The Middle.”

And Brandy is enjoying the experience because it allows her to express herself in a different form: “What I’m doing on the album is a little bit different than what everybody knows me for. It was a great experience. I got a chance to be another part of myself.”

Wow…..this should be interesting.

Timbaland Cuts Chris Brown From Track

Disgraced R&B star Chris Brown’s comeback has been dealt another blow – hit-maker Timbaland has cut him from his new song.

The Kiss Kiss singer split the music world earlier this year when he pleaded guilty to beating up ex-girlfriend Rihanna during a fight on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February – and some peers have refused to work with the shamed star as a result of his actions.

Timbaland insists he’s not one – but he has cut Brown’s vocals from new tune The One I Love. And rapper D.O.E., who does appear on the track, tells TMZ.com the title had to be changed from Maniac because of the Brown controversy.

Timbaland’s manager, Marcus Spence, tells the website the decision to cut Brown from the track “was a creative decision for both parties.”

Timbaland Presents ‘Shock Value II’ Track List Revealed

The track list for Timbaland’s upcoming album has been revealed. Check out the amazing talent he’s got lined up: Justin Timberlake, JoJo, Drake, Miley Cyrus, Nelly Furtado, Katy Perry, The Fray, Daughtry, One Republic, Keri Hilson, and Chris Brown.

When you’re one of the biggest producers in the business, I’m sure it’s easy to get whoever you want on your album.

Shock Value II is due out December 8th.

Track List:
1) Intro Ft. DJ Felli Fell
2) Carry Out Ft. Justin Timberlake
3) Loosing Control Ft. JoJo
4) Meet In The Middle Ft. Brand’Nu
5) Say Something Ft. Drake
6) Tomorrow In A Bottle Ft. Chad Kroeger & Sebastian
7) We Belong To The Music Ft. Miley Cyrus
8.) The Morning After Dark Ft. Nelly Furtado & Soshy
9) If We Meet Again Ft. Katy Perry
10) Can You Feel It Ft. Sebastian
11) Ease Off The Liquor
12) Undertow Ft. The Fray
13) Timothy Ft. Jet
14) Long Way Down Ft. Daughtry
15) Marching Ft. Onerepublic
16) The One I Love Ft. Keri Hilson, Chris Brown, & D.O.E.
17) Symphony Ft. Attitude & Brand’Nu

Rihanna To Perform On Royal Caribbean Ship

To celebrate the debut of the world’s largest cruise ship, Rihanna will be boarding the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas on November 19th for a private concert!

“Industry giant Royal Caribbean today announced that pop star Rihanna will perform next month aboard the much-ballyhooed Oasis of the Seas — the world’s largest cruise ship.

The concert, on Nov. 19, will take place during a three-night preview voyage scheduled for the groundbreaking, 5,400-passenger vessel before its official debut in early December.

The concert is the first to promote Rihanna’s new album, Rated R… Rihanna will be the first performer ever to take the stage at Oasis of the Seas’ outdoor AquaTheater, an unusual amphitheater-style space that serves as a pool by day and ocean-front theater by night.”

November 23, 2009 – A Huge Music Release Date

November 23, 2009 is gearing up to be a huge day in the music business as several artists will be releasing highly anticipated albums.

‘The Wait Is Ova’ for all Rihanna fans as her new album Rated R will be released on Nov. 23rd. With all of the mystery surrounding her latest project, Rihanna’s new album has become one of the most highly anticipated albums of the year.

Lady Gaga will be re-releasing her debut album Fame Monster with 8 brand new tracks. Bad Romance has already been released as Gaga’s new single and instantly became a hit.

American Idol runner-up, Adam Lambert, will be releasing his debut album For Your Entertainment. Lambert is already winning the praises of millions once again with his current single ‘Time For Miracles’ from the soundtrack to the upcoming blockbuster film 2012.

Shakira’s new album, She-Wolf, has been pushed back and will now be released on Nov. 23rd. Her album will include her latest single ‘Give It Up To Me’ featuring Lil’ Wayne, which was produced by Timbaland.

Britney Spears will release The Singles Collection, a box set featuring the pop princesses chart topping singles over the years. The collection will include her latest chart-topping single ’3′.

With so many incredible artists releasing albums on the same day, who’s album will you be picking up?

New Music from Shakira featuring Lil Wayne ‘Give It Up To Me’

Photo:ryanseacrest.com

RyanSeacrest.com premiered a new song by Shakira called ‘Give It Up To Me’ featuring Lil Wayne and produced by Timbaland. The song will be on Shakira’s upcoming album She Wolf.

Check it out –

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Thoughts?