Maxwell returns from nearly a decade-long hiatus with his new 3-part album, BLACKsummers’ Night. The first disc is set to hit stores on July 7th, with the next two scheduled for release in 2010 and 2011. Love muffins, I have to say that I’m a little disappointed with this first installment. I absolutely love the lead single “Pretty Wings”, but this album leaves me feeling a little empty. Maybe because it’s only 9 songs? I’m not sure…this one might have to grow on me. Hopefully BlackSUMMERS’ Night and Blacksummers’ NIGHT leave me feeling a bit more fulfilled.

Don’t forget, Maxwell will be hitting the stage at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on July 4th!

Love muffins, I hope you enjoyed the download while it lasted! Please support Maxwell by purchasing BLACKsummers’ Night when it hits stores July 7th. You can pre-order the album through iTunes by clicking here.

MariahDailyJournal has just released an exclusive first look at the official cover of “Obsessed,” the lead single from Mariah’s upcoming album, Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel. Well damn, Mimi has completely burnt me to a crisp with all the hotness that just radiated from this cover!

As previously posted, Chicago’s #1 hit station, B96 will be premiering “Obsessed,” Mariah’s lead single from her new album Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel, tomorrow! Check out B96.com to see a banner, front and center on its main page, advertising the world premiere of Mariah’s new music, “Obsessed.” To listen live to B96, click here. Please be aware that the station may play the song earlier or later than the set time of 3pm CT (1pm PT/4pm ET).

I can not begin to explain how excited I am to share this with you all! Jojo has graced us with the official first single for her upcoming album All I Want Is Everything. A lot of people sleep on Jojo because she’s young, but I’ll tell you this girl has one of the best voices in the industry — hands down! “25 to Life” was previously recorded by Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of Floetry), but apparently that didn’t work out. While both ladies did an amazing job with the song, I’m beyond thrilled that Jojo ended up with the track!

Take a listen below and let me know what you think!

Jojo – 25 to Life [Link 1] [Link 2]

And here’s Marsha Ambrosius version of “25 to Life” below.

Marsha Ambrosius – 25 to Life [Link 1] [Link 2]

UPDATE: My apologies, 25 to Life is NOT the first single, nor a buzz track. It’s just a great song! Read what Jojo has to say about it after the jump! CONTINUE READING

This has just officially made my day! Mariah Carey has unveiled via Twitter that her new single “Obsessed” from her highly anticipated album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel will impact radio next Tuesday! The lead single was a collaboration between none other than The Dream and Tricky Stewart.

I can’t wait! I’m sure my fellow love muffins and lambs are just as excited as I am!

According to her official website, one of the greatest Divas of all time, Whitney Houston, is set to release her comeback album which is rumored to be titled, “Undefeated” on September 1st, 2009! I’m beyond excited for her! The album is set to feature production from today’s top producers, including Stargate and Swizz Beats.

Her lead single, “I Didn’t Know My Own Strength” was penned by longtime collaborators Diane Warren and David Foster. Foster also worked with Whitney on her classic hit “I Will Always Love You”. This sounds like it’s going to be epic! It’ll be interesting to see Mariah and Whitney’s albums go head to head in the chart battle since they’re being released only a week or two apart. The Divas are making a comeback! Are you ready?

Check out part of the press release after the jump! CONTINUE READING

Eminem spends his second week at the top with Relapse, selling 211,000 copes. Green Day remains in the No. 2 slot with 21st Century Breakdown and 76,000, No. 3 belongs to the Hannah Montana soundtrack with 52,000, and Marilyn Manson returns to the Billboard 200 with High End of Low with a lower-than-high 49,000 scanned. Lady Gaga rounds out the top five with her ever-growing The Fame and 45,000, Kenny Chesney’s Greatest Hits II falls two spots to the No. 6 slot with 43,000, No. 7 goes to Wisin Y Yandel’s La Revolucion with 35,000, Grizzly Bear’s Veckatimest is No. 8 with 33,000. Country sweetheart Taylor Swift remains in the top 10 with Fearless and 33,000 copes at No. 9, and fellow country act Rascal Flatts rounds out the top 10 at No. 10 with Unstoppable at 27,000. Official Billboard charts are released every Thursday via billboard.com.