ConGraTuLaTions KeyShia!

322,000 Copies $OLD!

I predicted Keyshia would push 250,000 Units of her Third, Studio LP. However, with her built in Fan Base, stemming from the Ultra Success of her first, two, studio compilations, alongside her Number One Rated, BET Reality Series, Keyshia has Trumpeted Industry Expectations.

Selling an estimated 40,000 MORE UNITS than her 2007 LP, Just Like You, Keyshia Cole claims the Number Two Spot on Billboards Top 200 Album Charts; to be released Publicly, Tomorrow; a la, Xmas Day.

My FAVORITE Tracks from Keyshia's New Album, A DIFFERENT ME, still include, BRAND NEW, OH OH YEA YEA, YOU COMPLETE ME, MAKE ME OVER and WHERE THIS LOVE COULD END UP.

BRITNEY has sold an additional 196,000 Copies of Circus bringing her 3 week Sales Total to 905,000 Units Pushed in the United States, as BeYonce has sold an additional 195,000 Copies of I AM...SASHA FIERCE.

Poor Brandy. She doesnt even RANK this Week. In Our Hearts, we KNEW it was going to be a MAJOR FLOP!

...and as BIG of a Fan as I am of Christina Aguilera's, she NEED NOT EVEN BOTHER releasing that Futuristic Nonsense she's been Reporting. CIARA and KERI HILSON Need NOT Bother either.

Mainstream, Im ONLY anticipating JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE'S 3rd, Solo LP in 2009.

Britney PREMIERES at Number ONE/ALBUM $ales: [BeYonce-Kanye-Brandy & KeyShia Cole]

505,000 Units $OLD!

I am extremely HAPPY and PROUD to announce that Britney Spears reigns SUPREME on the Billboard 200; as her Sixth, Studio LP, CIRCUS, will PREMIERE in the Number One Spot Tomorrow.
Britney has sold an ASTONISHING 505,000 Copies of the Highly Anticipated project, during a period in time where Beyonce, nor Kanye were able to crack that Half-a-Million barrier.
This accomplishment makes Britney Spears the ONLY artist in Nielsen SoundScan History to have FOUR albums debut with units sold at 500,000 copies or More in its FIRST week.

Accordingly, Britney scores her FIRST Top 10 DEBUT as the album's title-track, CIRCUS, premiere's in the number THREE position. The CIRCUS single is also the Number One track amongst HOT DIGITAL Songs; garnering a wopping 212,000 downloads.

This is the FIRST time in Britney's recording history that she simulataneously has TWO tracks in the TOP 10 Charts of The Billboard 100.

This Week, BEYONCE has sold an additional 153,000 Copies of her, 'I AM SASHA FIERCE' LP. Placing in the Number THREE position of the Billboard 200, this brings BeYonce's three week Sales total to 885,000 Copies SOLD here in the United States.

KANYE WEST reigns in the Number FOUR position of the Billboard 200. Kanye has sold an additional 142,000 Copies of his '808 & HEARTBREAKS' LP; bringing his two week total to 592,000 Copies SOLD here in the United States.

Now...We AWAIT...First Week Sales Numbers from BRANDY and KEYSHIA COLE. Everyone is telling Me that Brandy's album is SIN.Sational. As a Long-Term Fan, I have not been AMAZED by the few tracks that I have heard. HOWEVER, as MANY of you, along with Syrai, has employed me to take a LONG, Uninterrupted Listen, I WILL give her 'HUMAN' project, the TIME and ATTENTION that it truly DESERVES.

I PREDICT that BRANDY will push 100,000 Units in her first week, as KEYSHIA COLE is sure to push 250,000 Units during her most promising, Xmas Shopping Week release.
Keyshia's benefit is that she has a solidified, built-in, Fan Base. Im LOVING this Competition.

Keyshia Cole's OFFICIAL Track-Listing

A DIFFERENT ME

A Different Me [INTRO]
Make Me Over
Please Dont Stop
Erotic
You Complete Me
No Other ft. Amina Harris
Oh-Oh. Yeah-Yeah. ft. NAS
Playa Cardz Right ft. 2PAC
Brand New
Trust ft. Monica
Thought You Should Know
This Is Us
Where This Love Could End Up
Beautiful Music
A Different Me [OUTRO]

Some people are saying that it's too SOON for Keyshia to release her 3rd, Studio LP; hence the fact that HEAVEN SENT, the 4th and final Single from JUST LIKE YOU, is still ravaging radio airwaves. However, as far as Im concerned, this is a PERFECT time for Keyshia to present material that's indicative of her growth and maturation as a Woman and R&B Artist.

For those of you who are frequent, Daily visitors HERE, you already know that I am eagerly awaiting this compilation from Miss. Keyshia Cole.

US WEEKLY MAGAZINE

Keyshia recently shot a photospread for a recent, up coming edition of the Infamous, US WEEKLY magazine. Rarely, do our R&B Ravens receive Featured Posts in US WEEKLY. This is, indeed, a Great Opportunity for cross over Exposure. I only WISH Keyshia would have her Tatooes Covered when she's adorning Gowns and Classy Dresses.

A Different Me

A DIFFERENT ME

[The OFFICIAL Album Cover]

In Stores NationWide

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Everyone who KNOWS Me WELL, Knows that I am a MAJOR FAN of GROWTH. The one, Major aspect of Keyshia Cole that TRULY draws me in is her ability to display a physical and emotional sense of Maturation over the past three years. Whereas it took Mary J. Blige from 1991-1996/1997 before we saw her BLOSSOM on the Share My World LP, Keyshia is already delivering a sense of Womanhood that is so REFRESHING. I am VERY intrigued by Miss. Keyshia Cole at the moment. Accordingly, I am also extremely XCITED about the album being released next month; the Tuesday Before Xmas= SIN.Sational Album $ales!

PLEASE Buy or Burn a Copy for Me as a Stocking Stuffer, Socialites & Celeb.U.Tantes.

'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'

CHRISTINA Please Come Back To Me

The Vocal PowerHouse of Our Generation:

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

...The thing is, as MANY of you know, CHRISTINA AGUILERA, is, by far, my FAVORITE Female Singer, Performer, Entertainer. So MANY of you 'LIVE' for the Antics of BeYonce Knowles, but Vocally, she doesnt light the Flames that Christina BLOWS everytime she opens her mouth. Christina has been marveled as the quintessential, prowess of Sound for the past TEN YEARS.

To pay Homage to her TEN YEAR career in the music industry, Christina is releasing her November 11, 2008 compilation, KEEPS GETTING BETTER: A DECADE OF HITS

Ive listened to both lead singles from the compilation, DYNAMITE and the title track, KEEPS GETTING BETTER, and I am extremely DISAPPOINTED with both; to say the least. Christina is, indeed, very INNOVATIVE, UNIQUE, CREATIVE and DYNAMIC in her approach to breaking the mold of secular sound and mainstream, appeal tactics. Im just turned off, a bit, by her ability to design herself and her music in such Left Field Territory. What Christina seems to forget, often times, is the FACT that her music still NEEDS to receive, mainstream, radio airplay, as much as it needs to appeal to her grounded, fan-base. I DONT expect her to cater to the likeness of GENIE IN A BOTTLE and WHAT A GIRL WANTS. However, I would LOVE for her to return to the plethora of Stylings and Intimate Ballads that framed the Critical and Commercial Success of her 2002 Smash Hit, STRIPPED.

Right now, Christina is in the production phase of writing and recording her Fourth, Studio LP; which, according to her, is going in the OPPOSITE direction of 2006's, BACK TO BASICS. It took me so LONG to envelop Christina's last album, and even once I did, I could only really FEEL the 2nd Disc; riding alone at night. I dont know. Christina has employed herself to create an entire, Futuristic, ELECTRONIC-Oriented album. If DYNAMITE and KEEPS GETTING BETTER are indicative of that challenge, Im really AFRAID for us, the fans, as well as her career. Her 3rd, Studio, LP, BACK TO BASICS sold fairly well, BUT with her status in the music industry, Christina SHOULD be pushing the SAME number of units as Britney, Alicia and Beyonce, alike. Afterall, these are the LEGENDS and Soon-To-Be, ICONS of our time.

Working alongside one of my Favorite, 2007/2008 discovered artists, SIA (Breathe Me), Christina will be in the studio creating a LOT of material for her Summer 2009 album. She has also garnered the production talents of the Legendary, Linda Perry, GoldFrapp and LadyTron to help her create this 'FUTURISTIC' Masterpiece.

I simply want Christina to RETURN to the Formulas that made her a Major Star in the Beginning. Whereas MADONNA has reinvented herself a Million Times Over, PEOPLE and MUSIC arent as Flexible and Forgiving as they once were. I Love and Appreciate ALL blends and musical genres.

I just wish Christina would allow Me to FALL-IN-LOVE with her, All Over Again.

...MEANWHILE...

I am Ever-So-Xcited for this Third, Studio LP that is being released by Keyshia Cole, in part of Geffen/InterScope Records, on Tuesday, December 16th. A DIFFERENT ME, the follow up to Keyshia's Platinum-Plus, 2005 and 2007 albums, is filled with a Similar Sound, yet Different Themes than we are use to from the R&B songstress.

Ive been drawn to Keyshia for about 2 years now. I am in Love with the raw essence of her voice, as well as the stripped persona of her individuality. I have watched her evolve into such a beautiful young woman. She presents an aura of class, at this point in her career. She NOW... ALWAYS looks good on Red Carpets, at Media Events, and even walking down Robertson Blvd. here in Los Angeles.

At this point, Im UnSure as to WHY 'Playa Cardz Right' was selected as the LEAD single for the Up and Coming, Highly Anticipated album. However, with a growing Fan-Base that follows her career by buying the albums and watching the Top-Rated, BET showcase, Keyshia will do WELL this Holiday Season. The album is sure to present yet another commercial success for Keyshia's catalogue.

The THIRD Season of KeyShia Cole's BET Reality Series PREMIERES This Tuesday Night.

Check Your Local Listings for Show Time.

An entire Track Listing has NOT been issued. However, I have received these FIVE record titles that are to appear on December 16th's, A DIFFERENT ME.

PLAYA CARDZ RIGHT

TRUST ft. Monica

MAKE ME OVER

YOU COMPLETE ME

HONEY LOVE R.Kelly Remake

*A CHRISTINA AGUILERA/KEYSHIA COLE Duet would actually be a GREAT Idea*

Keyshia Coles 3rd Studio LP in 3 Years...

A DIFFERENT ME

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

As Keyshia's Manager prepares to have her 3rd Studio LP, tentatively titled, A DIFFERENT ME, released nationwide, the week BEFORE Xmas, a new Lead, Single has been released to radio in support of the New Compilation.

PLAY YA CARDS, otherwise known as, PLAYA CARDZ RIGHT, is a track that was recorded years ago, alongside the likes of Legendary Rapper, TUPAC SHAKUR.

The song was set to appear on one of his previous albums, but did not make the cut. As of recently, Keyshia has entered the Studio to lay additional vocals on the recording. I heard the song this morning, while The Music Supervisor was playing classic, Tupac singles. Im NOT sure that this is going to be a Smash-Hit single.

HOWEVER, Manny KNOWS Xactly what he's doing in securing the December 16th release date. It's a time of year that was VERY GOOD to Mary J. Blige circa 2005 and 2007, when her past two, Studio LP's sold MORE than 600,000 copies, to premiere on Billboard in the number ONE position.

I am looking FORWARD to this 4th Quarter in Music. Theres just so MUCH being released!

'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'[Xem; August, 2007]

2008 MTV Video Music Awards [Behind The Scenes]

The 2008 MTV Video Music Awards
Paramount Studios

[Melrose]

20 Minutes from My Apartment

The SeXi.Ness that is...

TI

Thursday, September 4, 2008

VMA News Conference

The Vocal POWERHOUSE:

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

[Performing NEW Single 2nite!]

2008 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS

Pre-Parties

McKoy & Katy Perry

BLENDER Magazine Toast Event

Vocal POWERHOUSE

KEYSHIA COLE

Danja & TI's Dinner Party

P!NK

Malibu, California

Saturday, September 6, 2008

[LOVE Her NEW Single...]

'SO WHAT!'

If her ENTIRE New Album Sounds ANYTHING like this NEW Single, PINK is sure to Once Again Xperience the Success that framed her career with 2002's, 'MIZundaSTOOD'.

This New Track, along with the Video, are simply SIN.Sational!

The SeXi.Ness that is...

BOW WOW and The GAME

2009 Madden NFL Showdown Tournament

ENTENGERE'

Khloe, KIM KARDASHIAN & Kourtney

944's Magazine Party

HOT Damn!

944 Magazine Party

YESSIR!

TI and BUSTAH

Danja & TI's Dinner Party

PERFORMANCE REHEARSALS

ROCK GODDESS:

P!NK Practices LIVE Performance of NEW Single.

The HOTNESS of Southern Rap Star:

TI Rehearses for His LIVE Performance at 2008 VMA's

HONESTLY, I was NOT a Lil Wayne Fan UNTIL Recently.

His Voice and Swagga are VERY Infectious

TOTALLY Diggn Him on GAMES New Single

2008 MTV Video Music Awards

I Cant Stand 'NEW YORK'

...but I had this Xtra Space to Fill...

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Im Not EVEN going to state Where this Photo was Taken.

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'Creation is Representation' [Xem; August 2008]

'Knowledge and Artistry ABOVE My own VANITY' [Xem; July 2008]

'Im Drenched in Love and Showered by Support'[Xem; April 2008]

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'[Xem; August, 2007]

Tell Da TRUTH Tuesdays~

I JUST Finished Watching the PREMIERE Episode of the 2nd Season of KeyShia Coles Reality Series, 'The Way It Is'. In My Line of Work; dealing with Children/Teenagers/Young Adults who suffer with various emotional and behavioral issues; MOST of which stem from their Humble beginnings, its AMAZING to watch Keyshia, alongside her Family(Mother and Sister) especially, and to KNOW that she rose ABOVE what her END and Broken Promise was 'suppose' to be. I am EVER so Intrigued by KeyShia, and drawn into her Spirit, her Livelihood, and her Soul. She has sort of CAPTIVATED My Attention over the past Year-Year and 1/2; in the ways in which Mary J. Blige enveloped Me between 1991 and 1994. Its FUNNY because NONE of My Female Friends or Family Members posess that 'Ghetto...Rough-around-the-Edges' Quality that has Me Spellbound by KeyShia or Mary. Possibly, its the LACK of that 'Streetery'(NEW WORD) in My Life that Easily Draws Me into Individuals Who are products of Troubled Backgrounds. I Appreciate the fact that Life presents Various sides of the Same Fence, as we ALL Matriculate Towards the Common Means of SURVIVAL.

...and, I am Absolutely LOVING KeyShia's DARING, New VIBE Cover! O WoW* This, I certainly NEVER Xpected from KeyShia.

Im a bit STRESSED and SAD right Now...I Guess? Well, Ive Only been Home for 36 Minutes, considering the fact that Ive been with Syrai since 6:30pm, working on a Serious Project. Syrai, amongst Other Things, is the Person in My life Who takes care of MOST of My Programming/Technological/Electronic Needs. He's like a GREAT Personal Assistant, who accepts My love, Attention and Time as a PayOff.

But...Anyways, Im kinda SAD because one of My FAVORITE CoWorkers resigned Today. I did EVERYTHING in My Powers to Redirect her Decision, but by 3:34pm Today, it wasnt enough. She isnt even doing a 2 week notice. UGH* She's dealing with PERSONAL Issues, on Top of her Frustrations with the Other Behavioral Specialists and Program Aides, On Staff. They Piss Me Off 2wice per week as Well. However, I just Drink a Cup of Green tea, Go to My Car, and Drive Off. Ha!...and Im So Serious.

...and Im STRESSED because Ive Commited Myself to Making 2 Cameos Tomorrow Night, at Parties being held in Different Cities. OMG* How Will I Ever Pull this Off?~ SOMETIMES, its ONLY the Thought of GREAT PHOTOS that Intices Me to actually SHOW UP to Events.

I Dont Know. Its LATE, for Me. Im about to Digitize about 20 Photos, and then Im going to bed. Im ENDING My Day at 1:00pm Tomorrow, because I STILL have quite a bit to get done...aside from the fact that I still have NOT done ANY Grocery Shopping this Week, and Zakiya and Nana Bea Bea LEAVE for Connecticut Tomorrow. That Means NO Dropping Past for Dinner, when I DONT Feel like Cooking or Eating Out for the Remainder of this Week. UGH!

Whose Coming Over to COOK for Me until Sunday? We can SKIP Tomorrow Night, because Ill be OUT, On The Dance Floor~...Catch Me on Your RADAR...and...

GIMME MORE! Its Prince Xem BITCH~ LMAO*

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'~{Xem; August, 2007}~

KonGraTulations KeyShia Cole~

It was OFFICIALLY Released, TODAY at 12Noon, that KeyShia Coles New LP; her Sophomore Studio Effort, JUST LIKE YOU, has sold a wopping 281,000 Copies in its FIRST Week of Sales.
This lands KeyShias BillBoard Charting Space at #2(MainStream), and #1 on the Billboard Rhythm and Blues Chart.
Keyshias album is a SIN.Sational Listen. Read My September, 2007 Review on the album. I had an advanced Copy.
281,000 Copies MAY NOT seem like a LOT of albums Sold, BUT...for an R&B Female Artist, that number is Massive; even for a POP Artist; Now-a-Day.
This pretty much Guarantees that the album will sell Platinum Status. Anything OVER 250,000 units scanned, is considered a Success, Out-of-the-Box.

'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'~{Xem; August, 2007}~