LeToya’s self-titled debut has been fueled by the CHR/Rhythmic hit “Torn” The video is #1 on BET’s 106th and Park, living large at VH1 Soul and MTV Hits and added at MTV, MTV Jams and BETJ. The online initiative was also strong, with “Torn” featured on both Yahoo! Music and AOL Music. The new video, “She Don’t,” premiered on BET’s Access Granted, including a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the clip. Her promotional agenda included appearances on AT&T’s Blue Room and Live With Regis and Kelly. She’s currently opening for Mary J. Blige on a national tour.
Rae, a young U.K. writer/artist with a captivating self-titled debut album, is breaking through with her first single, “Put the Records On,” launching her into the Grammy race with an album ensconced in the Top 20 as the track explodes at Hot AC on the way to becoming a multi-format smash. Rae’s success has been fueled by VH1’s “You Oughta Know” breaking artist program.
VH1 EVP Music and Talent Rick Krim provides corroboration. “Based on the tremendous response we’ve heard from VH1 and VH1 Soul listeners, Corinne Bailey Rae is already one of those rare artists who connects so easily, and effectively, with music lovers,” he says. “The buzz around her is propelled by undeniable talent and an assured yet accessible presence.”
Then there’s sister group Cherish, riding a Top 5 Urban and crossover hit in “Do It to It,” leading to the Aug. 15 release of the foursome’s debut album, Unappreciated, and is currently Top 10 on the pop chart. The video was just added at MTV, is in heavy rotation at BET, and is being played on MTV Hits and MTV Jams as well as Fuse’s Hip-Hop Countdown. The foursome’s TV appearances include Good Morning America, where they taught viewers the “snap dance,” and the BET Awards Pre-Show. They hit the road as an opening act on the much-anticipated Chris Brown and Ne-Yo “Up Close and Personal” tour Aug. 17 in Cincinnati.
On deck is budding superstar MC Chingy, whose new single, “Pullin’ Me Back,” is exploding at all Urban formats after being Most Added last month, generating an ever-growing buzz about his third album, Hoodstar, streeting Sept. 19.
Not that the rock is being neglected at the Tower. Coming in September is Bob Seger’s Face the Promise, his first new studio album in 12 years, along with new releases from the Decemberists and Saosin.
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
The dust settles on the Indio Polo Grounds. (4/22a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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