VIDEO VAULT ::: @TheyCallMeBK -Special Delivery

Bridget Kelly of Roc Nation is currently in the studio working on her debut album. Last year, she showcased her talents on her EP Every Girl, which featured contributions from The-Dream, Ne-Yo, and Frank Ocean (“Thinking About Forever”).

VIDEO VAULT ::: Keyshia Cole "Trust and Believe"

Keyshia Cole drops the cinematic music visuals for ‘Trust and Believe’, the second single from her forthcoming new album ‘Woman to Woman’.

::: FASHION::: @Que_thafuture Is The New Face Of Threadz

Look who is stepping out into the fashion lane.... its Anthony Q (formerly of Day26). Diddy watch out!! With fans from all over the world sharing their voices and letting him know he should model, he is doing just that by venturing out into another part of the world through fashion and is now the new face for Threadz Boutique in Atlanta, Georgia. With his looks alone he is sure to be in or on someone’s magazine cover soon. 

 He announced the new move officially via his twitter @Que_thafuture just yesterday. 

Be on the lookout for an all new style and new journey from Anthony Q and Threadz ATL. A boutique for the dopest and most dagger gentlemen in the city... Moise & Channell Fils (Owners). You can locate them at 1060 St. Charles Ave., Atlanta, GA 30306 (Virginia Highlands) or online at http://threadzatlanta.com.

VIDEO VAULT ::: Rihanna "Diamonds"

The long awaited music video for Rihanna‘s new single ‘Diamonds’ has finally premiered! The visual was shot in downtown LA and directed by Anthony Mandler, who has worked on a good number of her previous visuals. ‘Diamonds’ is also the first single off her seventh album ‘Unapologetic’ (due November 19th). 

PINK INK LIVE ::: Tamia "Officially Missing You" LIVE

VIDEO VAULT ::: @Ceresiasworld "I Need Your Love"

PINKLUSIVES ::: @IamAngelHaze - Smile

All eyes are on Angel Haze. The 21-year-old Brooklyn rapper has been making a name for herself with her EPs Reservation and Voice. Check out Angel Haze "Smile":

NEW MUSIC ::: Chrisette Michele - Charades Feat 2 Chainz

Chrisette Michele releases  “Charades” off her upcoming project, Audrey Hepburn: The Mixtape. The record definitely get's my attention and showcases Chrisette's laid back side with some help 2 Chainz, who sings on the intro and raps a verse.
Due December 8, Chrisette’s second mixtape was inspired by Audrey Hepburn. She recently took a trip to Europe to learn more about the late Hollywood legend and is working on Better, the follow-up to her 2010 album Let Freedom Reign.

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VIDEO VAULT ::: Ciara perform on Jimmy Kimmel

Ciara served up a live performance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, the other night. She gave fans a sizzling performance of lead single, ‘Sorry’ on the outdoor stage in Hollywood. During the non-televised segment, fans also got to see her perform latest single ‘Got Me Good’, as well as old hit, ‘Goodies.’ Both performances are available below.

NEW MUSIC ::: Alicia Keys "Unlock Yourself"

Alicia Keys debuts ‘Unlock Yourself’, the theme tune to be lifted from her new iPhone/iPad app (The Journals of Mama Mae and LeeLee). The piano-laced ballad inspires young people to believe in themselves and to follow their aspired goals in life.

 

VIDEO VAULT ::: Ciara - Got Me Good

Ciara‘s new video for ‘Got Me Good’ premiered on the Sony Board across from Hard Rock in Times Square tonight. The song is the latest single to be lifted from Ciara’s forthcoming album, ‘One Woman Army’, which is slated to drop in December. The dance-heavy visual was directed by Joseph Kahn and features the ever consistent Sony headphones product placement.

VIDEO VAULT ::: Marsha Ambrosius "F*ck N Get It Over With"

 Marsha Ambrosius releases a very suspenseful and unexpected video for her new song “F*ck N Get It Over With" release. Marsha sings about doing it in the college dorms, on her cousin’s couch, and even at her mama’s house, but both parties know the relationship isn’t going to last. “We both know it ain’t gonna work out, so we may as well just f*ck n get it over with,” she sings as she drives in her Range Rover to her lover’s house. Just wait until you see who’s waiting for her in the surprise ending.

Marsha has been working on her sophomore album Friends & Lovers with Pop & Oak and Dre & Vidal.

VIDEO VAULT ::: Usher "Numb"

VIDEO VAULT ::: Trey Songz - Dive In

Take a peek at the video below:

Via MTV

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Amber Rose Is One Hot Mama!!

 

 Amber Rose is getting spotted everywhere. Pregger chicks can look good too! She was spotted headed to lunch with a girlfriend earlier this week while decked out in a fitted pink dress, Chanel sandals and over-sized shades.

And it seems she’s been quite busy lately putting together her upcoming baby shower, scheduled for November 12. According to her gift registry, which includes things like convertible car seats, newborn feeding sets and classic strollers, she is having a little boy.

How cute! (Source)

Meet Rihanna's Long Lost Twin...

Rihanna has officially been cloned. This photo has been making its online rounds this past weekend. Chick has an uncanny resemblance to the international pop vixen. Same complexion. Same features. Same facial bone structure. What do you think? . (source)

NEW MUSIC ::: @ChanelleRay - Air

Chanelle Ray releases her latest Unik & PCru produced single titled “Air”, the track is the 1st official single from her upcoming Mixed Signals project.

PINKLUSIVE ::: @_CarterBrown - " He - Art " Mixtape Download

16 year old Carter Brown Brooklyn Born and Queens Raised Releases his Debut Mixtape HE-ART. Support him as he embarks on his journey into the industry by Listening and Downloading HE-ART which features 13 tracks of excellence. 

VIDEO VAULT ::: @RichLowe24 - U Dat Bitch

Chris Brown Gets ‘Real’ About Rihanna and Karrueche [Video]

Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank Sign To Atlantic Records

Throughout the years Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank have individually swooned adoring fans with their bedroom, grown and sexy love ballads.  Since they joined forces as TGT to record the remix of "Please Don't Go" in 2007, there has been talk of the trio forming a band and getting back together to record an album.  The vision came to fruition in September 2012 when the three musical powerhouses officially signed with Atlantic Records to form the R&B Avengers, TGT. They have been in the studio and gym undergoing what they call R&B bootcamp in preparation for the group's album release and the ultimate fan experience of their "Shirts Off" Tour slated to kick-off early 2013. They're capturing the process on video and giving fans an all access pass to the behind the scenes making of a MEGA group. 

PINKLUSIVE ::: Solange "Sleep In The Dark"

 
Solange debuted her new single and video for “Losing You.” If you purchased the song on iTunes, you may have also noticed the B-side “Sleep in the Park.” The soul sister keeps love alive on the Prince-inspired record. “We got a long, long way to go/ We can survive on love, baby,” sings Solo over a clapping beat. Get into her groove. (source)

VIDEO VAULT ::: Miguel - Do You

PINKLUSIVE ::: KeKe Palmer- KeKe Palmer (Mixtape)

Actress-turned-singer Keke Palmer is all grown up on her self-titled mixtape. The 7-track offering boasts brash and sassy cuts including “Dance Alone” and “You Got Me” with Kevin McCall. The 19-year-old starlet, whose debut So Uncool was released in 2007, is currently working on a new album. In the meantime, see what Keke’s got cooking.

Download: Keke Palmer – Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer Tracklisting

1. “Rather Walk Alone”

2. “Love Me, Love Me Not”

3. “You Got Me” (feat. Kevin McCall)

4. “If 6 Were 9″

5. “Dance Alone”

6. “Dip 2 Nite”

7. “I Can’t Sleep at Night”

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VIDEO VAULT ::: Solange "Losing You"

 

 Solange returns with the feel-good video for her new single “Losing You.” The video was directed by Melina and shot in Cape Town, South Africa, with members of the stylish Le Sapeurs subculture. 

Penned by Solange and Dev Hynes and produced by Blood Orange, the funky record is available now on iTunes via Terrible Records. The B-side, “Sleep in the Park,” features Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes.

VIDEO VAULT ::: Rachel Kerr- Hold My Hand

Hailing from Birmingham, England, Rachel Kerr is a powerhouse you will soon hear more of in the U.S. She released her debut EP earlier this year titled “Back to Music,” which is an homage to old school soul, which stems from the singer-songwriter’s gospel upbringing. Directed and Produced by Andre Efeturi, the visual for the EP’s single “Hold My Hand” is simple, allowing just her beauty and soulful voice to shine. (source)
 

NEW MUSIC ::: Alicia Keys f/ Nicki Minaj – ‘Girl on Fire (Inferno)’

@4everBrandy ‘Puts It Down’ at MDA telethon…

NEW MUSIC ::: @LyricaAnderson – ‘I Might Like It

Timbaland protégée Lyrica Anderson serves up a sultry remix to Rick Ross’ “Diced Pineapples” entitled “I Might Like It.” The singer-songwriter, who is signed to Mosley Music Group/Interscope Records, will release her mixtape King Me on September 25. It features collaborations with Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Hit-Boy, and more.

PINK INK FLICKS ::: @RealLilScrappy & @MsEricaDixon Cover Rolling Out Mag

Lil Scrappy and his fiance Erica Dixon cover the latest issue of ‘Rolling Out’ Magazine. The rapper proposed to his on and of again girlfriend during the Love & Hip-Hop Reunion Show taping last month (it aired last night though). 

Watch behind the scenes footage of the shoot: 

VIDEO VAULT ::: @Nas - 'Bye Baby'

NEW MUSIC ::: Bridget Kelly 'Special Delivery'

VIDEO VAULT ::: KeKe Palmer "Dance Alone"

VIDEO VAULT ::: @Ceresiasworld- Werk

PINKLUSIVE ::: @LydiaCaesar- "Sunset"

PINKLUSIVE ::: @WhoIsSteffReed & @CityHaze Share Behind The Scenes of "Say Goodbye"

  Steff Reed share's behind the scenes video with Pink Ink Entertainment. As a good friend to Pink Ink Ent it's refreshing to watch him as he embarks on his musical journey. We'll watch him creating the instrumental, hook and bridge for City Haze's new single "Say GoodBye". Directed by Robert Sweeting Jr. (Cameos by Jaron Hitz, Sam Coppedge, Rico "Superbizzee", and Eddie "Shy Boogz)

     For more info: http://www.WhoisSteffReed.com

VIDEO VAULT ::: Lupe Fiasco -'Bad Bitch'

Lupe Fiasco sparks a conversation with the powerful video for “Bitch Bad,” the latest single off his upcoming album Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1, due September 25. The outspoken MC contemplates the long-term psychological effects of the word “bitch,” by weaving together a narrative of a young boy and girl who are both exposed to the degrading language.

“Whether right or wrong, some things need to be said in order to start a conversation … that’s all I try to do with my music,” Lupe told MTV News. (source)

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NEW MUSIC ::: @Ciara- 'Livin' It Up'

Ciara and Epic Records team up with Cosmopolitan for a special playlist of seven exclusive tracks from artists at Epic Records. Ciara’s contribution to the Epic Playlist is a song from her new album entitled, ‘Livin’ It Up’.

‘The track is just so refreshingly instant and catchy. “I’ll be speeding like a bullet, I’ll be rolling like a train, I’ll be dancing in the rain!” she sings to the feel good, summer jam, which samples Kid ‘N Play‘s ‘Rollin’ With Kid ‘N Play’. The infectious chorus consists of “Ola ola ey!” chants adding to the song’s appeal. .

PINK INK FLICKS ::: Beyonce “House of Dereon” Fall 2012 Collection

Beyonce is coming back full throttle, the “Run the World” singer just unveiled the Fall collection for the “House of Dereon”. She exclusively teamed up with Look Magazine to display the new collection. This new direction that House of Dereon is headed towards is definitely a step up from what they previously served us; and it seems they are trying to go more high end opposed to the usual urban flavor they serve. Check out Beyonce looking fierce below and click here to take a peep at their look book. (source)

VIDEO VAULT ::: Beyonce - I Was Here

RAP FILES ::: Slaughterhouse 'On The House' Mixtape

       Shady Records is set to debut "Welcome to: OUR HOUSE" album on August 28. Slaughterhouse feeds the streets with their free Gangsta Grillz mixtape On the House, hosted by DJ Drama. The 13 tracks include appearances from Freeway, K-Young, and SLV, with a sample of Eminem from “Patiently Waiting” on “Juggernauts.” Download/stream below.

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Slaughterhouse – On the House

NEW MUSIC ::: @LamarStarzz "Still Trust Me"

      Check out a new joint from Singer/Songwriter Lamar Starzz #Still Trust Me Produced by Mayo & Richez. We introduced our readers to Lamar a while back and he's still on his grind. Let us know what you think about Lamar's new record! 

NEW MUSIC ::: @itsMeelah - I Should Let You Go (Produced By Stevie J)

 Love and Hip Hop ATL's Stevie J is resposible for producing songs like Biggie’s ‘Mo Money Mo Problems’, ‘Notorious Thugs’, and Biggie’s tribute song, ‘I’ll Be Missing You’, as well as 112′s ‘Only You’, and Mariah Carey’s ‘Honey’. He recently collaborated with former 702 member, Meelah, for a track titled, ‘I should let you go’.

NEW MUSIC ::: AALIYAH – “ENOUGH SAID” (ft. DRAKE)

Drake is currenty working on some new music using some old Aaliyah vocals. Check out the track, “Enough Said” which was produced by his long time producer Noah “40″ Shebib. Rumor has it that Drake will executive produce an upcoming posthumous album from Aaliyah.

NEW MUSIC ::: Guylaire Leon @PenSmith_ - "White Lie"

Singer/Songwriter Guylaire Leon  of the songwriting group Writes of the Rounds releases new single “White Lie.” Check out the first single off of their upcoming collaborative project W.O.T.R (Writes Of The Round).

@CityHaze feat. @WhoIsSteffReed release Artwork for "Say Goodbye"

City Haze featuring Steff Reed aka SteffNasty release Official Artwork for their new single, "Say Goobye".

The Official Release Date for the anticipated single is set for Tuesday, August 21st 2012. Check out the artwork  and stay tuned for the actual release later this month. 

FOR MORE MUSIC & UPDATES:

www.whoissteffreed.com

@WhoIsSteffReed

@CityHaze

NEW MUSIC ::: @SeanRay "Graduation"

 Sean Ray announces the title and release date of his latest single. “Graduation”- as described by the artist as a ‘party going anthem’.

The single, written by Ray’s own songwriting team “People Over Planes” comprised of members Sean and Chanelle Ray (siblings), Starrah and Eddie B., was produced by DenZ- also of “People Over Planes”.

The club worthy record according to the singer, is about “a night out, celebrating with newly college graduates”.  The lyric “Send me an invitation to your graduation,” adds to the song’s apparent message of good times and an after party.

Connect w/ Sean Ray:

www.Twitter.com/SeanRay

www.Facebook.com/SeanRayMusic

www.ReverbNation.com/

SeanRayMusic

Rap Files ::: RICK ROSS EXPLAINS ORIGIN OF DR. DRE, JAY-Z COLLABORATION ’3 KINGS’

Rick R0ss has hip-hop heads tuning in when he dropped “3 Kings,” his collaboration with Dr. Dre and Jay-Z on Thursday. Ross explains how he got the West Coast and East Coast icons together on a song.

During an interview with Funkmaster Flex, Rozay said a mutual friend of his and Dre’s put them in touch. 

“I actually spoke with D.O.C. from the West Coast and D.O.C. told me Dre was a huge fan,” he said. “I’ve been a fan of big homie’s and I had been expressing that openly for while.”

 “When it comes to Jay, that’s my family. I respect dawg. I’m a soldier for life.”

Rozay promises that “3 Kings” is only the tip of the iceberg. “That’s just one of many. God Forgives, I Don’t is the biggest and best album of the year,” proclaimed the Bawse. 

Alicia Keys Chops It Off for "New Day" Release

With a forthcoming new album, comes a brand new look for Alicia Keys. The singer, who once went from braids to long and sleek, has now chopped off her luscious locks for this exquisite new hair cut. The singer took to twitter to introduce the style as “a new day in every way”, while her husband Swizz gushed, “my baby done cut it all off”. ‘New Day’ is also the name of her new single, which will be accompanied by an upcoming music video. Are we feeling the new look?

Video Premiere ::: Wynter Gordon @WynterMusic - Stimela

Wynter Gordon premieres the music video for ‘Stimela’, the lead single from her brand new EP ‘Doleo’. Netic from Game Rebellion also puts in a cameo appearance that proves to be amazing.

Meet Elle Varner "Perfectly Imperfect"

Los Angeles native Elle Varner first hit the scene last summer with her debut single, the J. Cole-assisted ‘Only Wanna Give It to You’. The 23-year-old’s first musical venture was a mixtape titled ‘Conversational Lush’, which she released earlier this year. The mixtape features second single, ‘Refill’, which will also be featured on her debut album ‘Perfectly Imperfect’. The LP will be out on August 7th, 2012 courtesy of RCA Records. Are we excited about 'Lady Elle's release?

VIDEO VAULT ::: KeKe Palmer- You Got Me Feat/ Kevin McCall

18 year-old Keke Palmer is all grown up!  Check her out as she shows her mature side in the “You Got Me” video featuring singer/songwriter & rapper Kevin McCall.Keke’s mixtape is set to drop sometime this summer. Up next she will be voicing the character Peaches in the animated movie Ice Age 4. Stay Tuned for more from KeKe & let us know what you think of the video below.

NEW MUSIC :::: Trina f/ Lola Monroe & Shawnna - "Bad Bychhh"

Trina invited Taylor Gang’s First Lady Lola Monroe and former Disturbing Tha Peace progeny Shawnna to spit verses on her new track, titled  ‘Bad Bychhhh’.  In the record, Trina uses her verse to stunt on her haters while Lola Monroe puts on for the Louboutin lovers with her lightning fast bars that comes just days after Wiz Khalifa pegged her the best female rapper he’s ever heard in his life. After verses from Trina and Lola, Shawnna finishes off the track by spitting crazy lyrics while throwing a little shade at her former label boss Ludacris. What do you think?

PINKTAPE::: TEAIRRA MARI - UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Teairra Mari releases her new mixtape Unfinished Business, hosted by DJ Scream. The R&B seductress serves up 11 tracks including remixes to Chief Keef’s “I Don’t Like,” Drake’s “Crew Love,” and Kirko Bangz’ “Drank in My Cup,” plus a cover of Janet Jackson’s ’90s hit “Come Back to Me.” 2 Chainz (“U Did That”), Snoop Dogg (“Go DJ”), Rabbit (“Mercy”), and Teairra’s Division1 boss Rico Love (“Click Flash”) make the guest list.

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Teairra Mari – Unfinished Business

NEW MUSIC::: 50 CENT-"LEAVE THE LIGHTS ON"

50 Cent makes the bed rock on “Leave the Lights On,” a freaky cut off his upcoming album 5: Murder by Numbers, dropping Friday.