Snippets of music from Amerie have been floating around the internet for a while now. Back in May at the Sprite Fashion Showcase she whipped out her ipod on the red carpet and let journalists listen to some of the new things she’d be working on.

I for one am very interested in what Amerie has to say. I didn’t always appreciate what “A” was all about until after her Vibe cover story when I heard that she opted not to work exclusively with Rich Harrison for her upcoming project. The reasons for this separation of church and state are unclear. I speculate that is has something to do with her ‘management’ but also with the fact that she is just as responsible for creating Rich’s sound as he was.

Very similarly to Brandy with Rodney Jerkins, Amerie might have felt that much of her success was attributed to Harrison and then spread thin all throughout the industry as he began producing for other artists including her very own label mate Beyonce Knowles.

(sidebar: I spoke to Rodney Jerkins and he told me, with disappointment, that he more than likely will not be on Brandy's upcoming project. He said that he wants to do a album; that he wants to do it for her fans, said it would be Full Moon continued but with growth, but said Brandy wasn't having it. No beef between the two though.)

Well, a new Amerie single is making its rounds and is believed to be a collaboration with Cee-lo of Gnarls Barkley. I have no official word on what the exact situation is, but hopefully Lenny will be hitting us up real soon. Listen to it here.

(I didn't upload this, I am just pointing out where you can ALLEGEDLY listen to it)

But while you were wondering why there are no famous black celebrities adopting Third World orphans we were paying it all nooch and compiling our
SOHH SOULFUL TOP 5 SONGS OF THE MOMENT!

5. Danity Kane - "Ride For You"
By the way they've been selling... you've got the album. This is their 2nd single despite all the rage over the Timbaland produced "Right Now"

4. Mario - "Go"

3. Monica - "Thank You for the Misery"

2. Lupe Fiasco/ Jill Scott - "Daydream"
Why is this video and song not in heavier rotation?

1. Omarion - "Ice Box"
Y'all already know!

BONUS!
Diddy featuring Keyshia Cole - "Last Night"

Coko featuring Fantasia, Lil Mo and Faith Evans - "Endow Me"

Posted by SOHH Soul Man at October 12, 2006 09:23 AM

Comments

What's good SoulMan?

Posted by: KSH at October 12, 2006 10:07 AM

I been feelin danity kane's song ride for you. Yeah and their album is hot!

SOHH:

1.Frankie J- that gir
2.Janet Jackson- show me
3.Ciara- promise
4.Robin Thicke- lost without you
5.Marques Houston-favorite girl

Posted by: Layla at October 12, 2006 10:07 AM

What up peeps

Posted by: Disrespect at October 12, 2006 10:16 AM

What's poppin, people?

I never been that big on Amerie. On each effort, I like one song to death and hate everything else, so sorry, I cant get excited where she's concerned.

Brandy and Rodney had a good sound. But people tend to box you in when you do too much of the same thing so I cant be mad if she wants to go another route. She's been around for a long time so its about time she tries something different. And as you stated, its not personal and there is no beef, so its all to the good.

My Top 5 as of 10:13am...

Icebox - Omarion
Shortie Like Mine - Chris Brown & Bow Wow
All Over Again - JT
If I Was Your Woman - Gladys Knight
Find Myself in You - I have no idea who sings that shit but its smooth as all fuck.

These might change in about an hour but hey, change is good.

Posted by: Dig at October 12, 2006 10:16 AM

Soulman, ladies....what's good?

Layla, yes I like the DK cd too.

Soulman, I can't listen to the new stuff you have posted (at work) but I do hope that Amerie does well on her next venture, I actually have both of her previous cd's and I love her music.

Ok, ya'll....I'm out till way after lunch! (one our bestest employees is leaving so we are giving her big luncheon) lol

Peace! Be good children....:)

Posted by: 2rttn4u at October 12, 2006 10:18 AM

Soulman:

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By EbenGregory
Date: 10/13/2006 12:19 pm

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Atlanta rapper Young Dro will soon be shoulder-leaning around the country, as he plots his first major tour in support of his Atlantic Records debut Best Thang Smokin'.

The colorful rapper is set to hit the road this fall for a major U.S. tour with labelmate T.I.

The arena trek will kick off Oct. 27 in Hampton, Va., and will stop in various major markets, including Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, and St. Louis, with additional dates to be added later.

Fueled by the success of his first single "Shoulder Lean," Young Dro has notched over 1.5 million ringtone sales, and his latest single, "Rubberband Banks," sits atop national playlists as the No. 1 most added track last week.

Best Thang Smokin' topped Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and landed at No. 3 on Billboard's Top 200 albums chart, moving over 104,000 units in its first week of release.

Dro and T.I. recently performed "Shoulder Lean" and "Rubberband Banks" on Showtime at the Apollo for the show that will later this fall.
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Many people missed the splash that 'the Sips Cadillac Don and J-Money made in the South throughout the summer with this verse.... "Inside peanut butter, outside jelly/Seven days of the week, seven different chevys/Black SS wit tha top blown off/(f*&^) with them boys and get ya top blown off." -- from the song "Peanut Butter and Jelly" So, in case some of my East Coast/West Coast fam missed out on the heat, peep out their myspace page. The song sounds real laid back but believe me it gave the Mississippi rap game even more respect this summer. Their album is expected to drop later this year. http://blogs.sohh.com/atlanta/archives/2006/08/young_dro_drops.html

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Monday - September 11, 2006 by Alexis Chase
Benzino

It may not be at The Source, but ousted publishing partners Dave Mays and Raymond "Benzino" Scott are about to be back in business.

According to Radaronline.com the two are partnering with radio personality Wendy Williams and former Vibe Editor-In-Chief Mimi Valdes, who lost her position when BlackBook owner Ari Horowitz purchased Vibe in July. The group is planning to put together a new magazine, tentatively titled The Truth, which has been described as an urban In Touch magazine. Valdes will edit the publication, which is reportedly scheduled to launch later this fall.

While none of the parties involved have responded to these reports, a source for Radaronline.com close to Mays told the site, "I can tell you that it's not a hundred percent, it's a zillion percent true. It's confirmed."

After founding The Source 18 years ago, Mays was removed by the magazine's board of directors this January along with Benzino, who was president of the magazine for a long period of time. Valdes also worked for The Source before being hired at Vibe.

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Well if you didn't think Remy Ma was ignorant as all hell before... This video will show the truth. Apparently, Remy is still salty because she lost the Best Female Rapper Award at the BET Awards 2006. And she says that she could understand if Trinaor Lil Kim won, but not Missy. She doesn't think Missy deserved that award and DJ Kay Slay decided to co-sign about Remy Ma being hands down the best female rapper period.

Now it's one thing to say Missy didn't deserve that award, but Remy needs to fall back with the shit talking about how she's the best no matter who was in the category. Yeah we know you're conceited Remy... but damn.

Russell and Kimora at the Baby Phat Fashion Show this weekend

Yesterday, Russell Simmons misplaced his Blackberry at a Fashion Week Show he was attending and now he's real nervous about what could get out. And he should be. According to the NY Post, a woman found the Blackberry yesterday and proceeded to shop it around to media sources for a phat reward because the device contains some "incriminating evidence." Sources are saying there are steamy e-mail messages on their that he's been typing up that weren't meant for soon to be ex-wife Kimora. Or another woman at all.

The Blackberry supposedly contains e-mails that he's been sending to a secret "partner" of his that he of course does not want anyone to know about. These messages would pretty much confirm all of the gay rumor speculation that's been surrounding Russ for a while. This is why folks need to keep up with their shit.....

Check out Papoose on the remix of Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back."
Posted by SOHH Fabulous at September 12, 2006 01:29 AM
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REMY? WHAT? MAN SHE NEED TO FALL BACK JUST A LIL. MISSY IS MULTI TALENTED. AS FOR RUS! DAM WHAT CAN I SAY. AINT THAT JUST LIKE A DUDE? WE ALWAYS GET CAUGHT ON SOME BULL SHYT DUE TO FOUND EMAILS..TEXT MESSAGES OR MYSPACE!! IF THEY FOUND OUT DUDE IS GAY... I REALLY WOULDNT BE SUPRISED. WOULD YOU?

FLYEST SITE ON THE INTERNET: WWW.MYHOODJAPAN.COM
HOLLA!

Posted by: J HOOD at September 12, 2006 10:43 AM

Fuck fat ass Missy that bitch is whack Remy can out do her anytime on the mic. So yall dumbass niggaz and stupid bitches should stay off Missy fat nasty ass pussy

Posted by: Stylz at September 12, 2006 11:00 AM

LOL RUSS IS GAY... SAY IT AINT SO.. DAT LISP,AND YOGA EXPLAINS IT ALL

Posted by: ms.Evelyn at September 12, 2006 11:06 AM

MISSY DONT DESERVE ANY AWARDS! SHES HELLA WACK! I CANT STAND HER! SHE JUS RIDIULOUS!

=TAH=

Posted by: TahJack50n at September 12, 2006 11:09 AM

word for word, pound for pound, missy is way better than remy ma. just because u talk dirty, act gangsta, and roll with a crew doesnt make u the best female emcee out there. damn, jean gray is way better than remy, talk less missy. remy, put up or shut up

Posted by: femi lovechild at September 12, 2006 11:10 AM

WOW I CANT BELIEVE U GUYS ACTUALLY THINK MISSY IS BETTA THAN REMY! THATS CRAZEY 2 ME! I WAS REALLY NEVA A FAN OF MISSY'S! I CANT HELP BUT TO SAY REMY IS BETTA!

=TAH=

Posted by: TahJack50n at September 12, 2006 11:13 AM

YO WUT IM WONDERIN IS WHY EVERY CELEB'S SHIT IS GETTIN LOST, OR HACKED! IM ALSO WONDERIN WHY MADD GUYS R GAY! ITS SO SAD! ME B-N-A FEMALE ITS SO OFFENSIVE!

=TAH=

Posted by: TahJack50n at September 12, 2006 11:14 AM

Damn Russ, we didnt know you were an ass cowboy....Kimora got those big tits to buss nuts on and you wanna hang out with fags....stupid.

Remy Ma, i could care less about you and Missy. Shyt give the best lyricist award from that chick to Floetry cause she got more rhyme appeal.

Posted by: ATL RED at September 12, 2006 11:14 AM

Is Papoose a 5 Percenter? I agree Remy should have won. Either way it shouldn't have been Missy, she didn't do shit except for that Lose Control bullshit. If Russell is gay I didn't see that coming.

Posted by: Whateva at September 12, 2006 11:15 AM

Remy talking foolish.

Russell simmons was fucking mad bitches when he was with Kimora. He got more hoes married than some pimp niggaz. real talk.
He don't want everyone to know He'a Playa from the Himalayah

Remy wak as hell.
She deserve a smack in the face.

Posted by: Essex at September 12, 2006 11:20 AM

Man Remy is the best female rapper in the game right now...hands down.

Posted by: KLO at September 12, 2006 11:30 AM

BOTTOM LINE: how much has Remy sold? Who calls her to write and produce their songs? Remy only had 1 "hit" that was on a song she only did a verse on (lean back). I know she can flow but can she make a song

Posted by: G-Rock at September 12, 2006 11:33 AM

Naw, say it aint so,

Big Russy, c'mon it cant be,

maybe this does somewhat explain the closeness between him and LickidyLick Cool J...

Posted by: BlazeMcHerbs at September 12, 2006 11:40 AM

Jean Grea is the best female rapper hands down.
What does Remy think about that?

Remy's video and song was one of the worst in history.

Check out "Dorchester Univercity" the debut album from Intellectual Wizardry
listen to the whole album at
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?UPC=DU01CD

Posted by: Essex at September 12, 2006 11:40 AM

Russell Simmons' is a pimp.
Stop Hating on the realest nigga alive.

Posted by: Essex at September 12, 2006 11:43 AM

Man.... Am I the only one who thinks Remy is wack? Her rhymes are aiight... nothing special. I dont think Missy is dope either, but fuck!! Remy - fuck outta here wit that conceited shit. All yall bitches lucky Lauryn dont really rhyme no more. Yall would be looking real fuckin dumb cause she would eat every last one of them hoes that even got nominated for an award.

Posted by: Leck at September 12, 2006 11:44 AM

AND WHY DOESNT ANYBODY EVER MENTION THE FUCKING DYKE SONG SHE DID TALKING ABOUT LICKING R&B BITCHES?!??! DOESNT ANYBODY REMEMBER THIS?!??!

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Tuesday - September 12, 2006 by Dick Johnson
Lupe Fiasco

Lupe Fiasco's debut LP Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor has reportedly leaked onto the internet for the second time.

Earlier this year, the Chi-Town emcee's debut LP leaked nearly two months before its intended June 27th release date. The album was consequently postponed.

At the time, Lupe assured SOHH.com that listeners only got to hear roughly 40% of the album with collaborations with Jill Scott, Three Six Mafia and Jay-Z still in the works. "Daydreamin," a single featuring Jill Scott is slated to follow-up Fiasco's current single, the Pharrell Williams-assisted, "I Gotcha." Hov serves as the album's co-executive producer.

Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor is slated to hit stores September 19th on 1st & 15th/Atlantic Records.

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