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June 18th 2001

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                    This week's features

Mariah Carey's latest 'Lover boy' hits the airwaves 
Jamiraquai's latest 'Funk Odyssey' to drop in Sept. 
Luther V, Christina Aguilera to honor Whitney @ BET Awards
Sisqo asks 'Can I live'
Lauryn Hill will headline MOBO Awards in Sept
Billboard's 1st R&B/Hip Hop awards show scheduled for Aug.

 

 

Mariah Carey's latest 'Lover boy' hits the airways. 

Fresh off of signing with Virgin, Mariah Carey has released her first single for the label called 'Lover boy' taken from the soundtrack to the movie she stars in 'Glitter'. Mariah left her former long term record label 'Columbia' due to creative differences. Rumor has it  she wanted a more creative control role on the material as well as what singles she wanted to release from the album  

The single features the one and only ratta tat tat my girl 'Da Brat' laying down the lyrics as only she can. The soundtrack will be in stores Aug 31 but the video is making the rounds on MTV and BET. Log onto her website (click image) to find out how to enter to win the purple car used in the video and more.  


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Jamiraquai's latest effort 'Funk Odyssey' set to drop in Sept 

 

Jamiroquai is gearing to release their fifth album, "A Funk Odyssey," coming Sept. 11 on Epic Records. The usual flair is evident on the set with disco inspired and Stevie Wonder influenced tracks that has become their signature style.

The lead off single will be 'Little L' that is slated for release Aug. 13th produced by front man Jay Kay (who also produced the album as well) Songs from the 10 song set include "Feels So Good," "Corner of the Earth," and "Picture of My Life." 

 

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Luther V, Christina Aguilera to honor Whitney @ BET Awards 

 

Luther Vandross and Christina Aguilera will pay tribute to Whitney Houston who will be honored at the BET Awards taking place tomorrow night (June 19th) at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. Mrs. Houston will be honored with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award during the ceremony.

Whitney was chosen as the first recipient of BET's Lifetime Achievement Award because of her many accomplishments in both film and music, according to
Curtis Gadson, BET senior vice president of entertainment programming and network operations. "Her voice is incomparable, and she broke ceilings for female artists that many never imagined were possible," Gadson said. The awards will honor the best male and female artists of the past year. Artists nominated include Jill Scott, Sisqo, Janet Jackson and Destiny's Child 

 

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Sisqo asks 'Can I live'

No-one (myself included) would ever of thought that Sisqo would blow up the way he did,but he did with his solo debut 'Unleash the Dragon' (Def Soul) that unleashed the 'baby got back' anthem of the summer 'Thong Song' in '99. Now he returns with his latest effort 'Can I live' from the forthcoming 'Return of Dragon'.  Can I live is not as strong as 'Thong Song' but it will catch the attention of his fans who will love it for it being Sisqo. 

Sisqo first came to prominence as the silver-haired lead vocalist of Dru Hill who scored huge with the sexy track 'In my bed' in 96. and after releasing their sophomore set 'Enter the Dru' he went solo as the rest as they say is history. Return of Dragon will be in stores tomorrow (June 19th). The single is out now. 

 

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Lauryn Hill headlines MOBOFest in August  

 

Former Fugee alumni Lauryn 'L-Boogie' Hill will headline this year's MOBOfest  (Music of Black Origin) to take place in London's Victoria Park on Aug. 4th. Miss Hill's set will feature new material from her forthcoming yet-to-be-titled album as well as songs from her multi-platinum debut 'The Mis-education of Lauryn Hill'.

Uk acts will be well represented at the festival with performances from reigning 2-Step king The Artful Dodger, The Architechs, DJ Luck & MC Neat, and Wookie. Also on hand will be the R&B/hip-hop group Nash; jazz-fusionist Courtney Pine featuring special guest  Beverley Knight as well as the R&B trio Mis-teeq, On the bill also is newcomer Cherise, MOBO's best unsigned act award winner from last year and speaking of which the MOBO Unsigned 2001 U.K. talent search for the best in new, unsigned urban acts will get under way in August and run through to September. The winner will receive a recording contract with Universal's imprint Go Beat, the current home of  Gabrielle.

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Billboard's 1st annual R&B/Hip Hop Awards show  scheduled for August.

 

Billboard the magazine will add another awards show to their already growing list this coming autumn with the announcement of the 1st annual R&B/Hip Hop Awards show taking place Aug 30th at the New York Hilton. Musiq Soulchild leads the list of finalists for the magazine, listed in seven categories, including top R&B/hip-hop album, top R&B/hip-hop artist, and top R&B/hip-hop singles artist.

The show which will be presented by Heineken, will coincide with the second annual Billboard/BET R&B/hip-hop Conference, taking place Aug. 28-30 at the same venue. Details regarding the show's host, presenters, and performers will be announced in the coming weeks according to Billboard.com. Other multiple finalists are
R. Kelly (six categories), Outkast (five), Ja Rule and Jagged Edge both with four each. Sade and Shaggy have three each. 

 

 

 

 

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