Muhsinah – Dear Blank (EP)

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Don’t know why she decided to let this one go this morning, but I’m not complaining, either:

Full EP named Dear Blank, planned for release in 2010 but never was. Glad to share it now. 5 songs.

“Outside”
“How great”
“Spring”
“Please Understand”
“Goodbye”

Written and Produced by Muhsinah,
Additional lyrics by MJ Zilla

will.i.am (Unintentionally?) Sends A Shot At Mariah Carey On The Voice UK

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During an exchange with contestant Leah McFall, Black Eye Pea and Voice coach will.i.am said this:

“If Mariah Carey heard you sing, she’d be like “Dang, I wish I could sing like that still”

Watch the video above and let us know your thoughts…if you look on Twitter, I’m sure you’ll see what a lot of folks think about will.i.am’s comment (hint: they aren’t positive).

Janelle Monae Covers Billboard; Confirms Collaborations With Prince & Miguel

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You can read more of her feature at Billboard’s website, but this is probably the only piece from the article that you need to read:

“Janelle Monáe’s upcoming sophomore album, “The Electric Lady,” will include guest appearances by Prince and Miguel.”

We’ve already heard/seen her collaboration with Erykah Badu, so it’s looking like a star-studded affair for her upcoming project.

UPDATE: Marilyn Manson Shows Support For Paris Jackson; Simulates Cutting Onstage The Next Day

UPDATE — From Sandra Rose:

Parents in Los Angeles are expressing outrage after rocker Marilyn Manson simulated cutting himself onstage during the LA leg of his Shock Therapy Tour.

The bizarre behavior occurred one day after Manson issued a personal VIP invite to Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson, 15, who was hospitalized after a possible suicide attempt.

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Never even realized that Marilyn Manson still performed. From TMZ:

Marilyn Manson dedicated a song to Paris Jackson at his concert in L.A. last night … a song called “Disposable Teens” — a track about a teenager who’s angry with society.

Manson’s dedication was simple — just telling the crowd, “This song is for Paris Jackson.”

The rocker then launched into “Disposable Teens.” Here’s a sampling of some of the lyrics:

“And I’m a black rainbow … And I’m an ape of god … I’ve got a face that’s made for violence upon … And I’m a teen distortion … Survived abortion … A rebel from the waist down.”

“You say you wanted evolution … The ape was a great big hit …
You say you want a revolution, man … And I say that you’re full of sh*t.”

The Round Up With Shaheem Reid: Shawn Pecas

Today on The Round Up, Shaheem travels to his home borough, Queens, to meet up with new executive VP of Def Jam Records, Shawn “Pecas” Costner at his steakhouse, S Prime. Costner talks growing up in the Bronx with Big Pun and J. Lo, being inspired to write sitcoms by Lucille Ball, and the meaning behind his nickname, “Pecas”, as well as becoming one of the most influential people in the music business.