If you’ve been reading Base, you’d know that Chris Brown was recording and planning to release a mixtape on Valentines Day. Well today is Valentines Day and the mixtape is here!Titled “In My Zone” , Download it here and tell us what you think?
Link Credit to: MixFeed.info
The death of Michael Jackson in June 2009 was mind blowing. We lost an icon that seemed almost possessed with superhuman talents, but Michael Jackson’s absence also brought to light another completely shocking revelation: The music industry doesn’t have any interesting Male Pop/R&B singers currently doing anything of interest. The Male Pop/R&B singer was one of the most viable products in the industry. Said singer would be able to have his songs played on multiple stations and have the ability to chart not only on the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B Singles chart, but cross over to the Billboard Hot 100 as well.
Their videos would be highly anticipated,unique and filled with animated choreography.Think about the way fans are overcome with excitement when Beyonce, Rihanna or Lady GaGa releases a new video and the media frenzy that ensues afterwards. Now think, when’s the last time a male artist caused such hysteria or hype with his work? All of Michael’s apparent heirs seem to be slipping or taking a break. Justin Timberlake has been M.I.A since the success of FutureSex/LoveSounds, Usher has yet to deliver an album or single that could compare to the genius that was created with the Confessions album, and Chris Brown’s domestic abuse issues over shadow the bulk his work. Paltry attempts by artists like Omarion go unnoticed. Even the artists that are doing well and having success such as Maxwell and Trey Songz, are straight up R&B singers. They do what they do best, but we don’t look to them for stage presence or a hot video filled with choreography. Are the females going to be dominating the Kingdom of Pop from now on?
Chris Brown took to Ustream tonight to play some tracks from his upcoming mixtape for his fans. The as yet untitled mixtape will be availble for free download for Feb.14th, just in time for Valentine’s Day. From the bit we heard, it didn’t sound bad. I’d venture to say it sounded better than some of Graffiti. By the way, what’s up with everyone jumping on this Mixtape bandwagon? You can watch Chris’s 4 hour broadcast above.
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hris Brown ventured to the Vivienne Westwood in Milano the other day. Brown is currently in Italy taking in Fashion Week. *Sigh* Don’t you hate when people have access to Haute Couture but don’t know how to pull it all together? Are those Harem pants?I can’t. I won’t. I will not. Thatisall.com/he’s not dead ass with this get up. Better Luck next time Chris!
Chris Brown and Drake cover the Comeback Issue of Vibe Magazine. The magazine was recently purchased by a new group titled interMedia after it was shut down a couple months ago. The magazine has been reduced its circulation to 300,000 now compared to 600,000 it had when shutdown. The Brown and Drake issues will hit newsstands on Dec. 8 in a “slightly over-sized format” and its expected to have over 40 pages of advertisements. Also, don’t expect the usually 10 issues, its been dwindled to 4 issues a year. Vibe is one of those iconic magazines that I personally grew up reading, its nice to see that they are trying to find a way to survive.
Chris Brown premiered his video for his second single, “Crawl,” on The Wendy Williams Show this week.
Directed by Joseph Kahn, the video features singer and model Cassie, whose character no doubt is supposed to be a bootleg Rihanna. “Crawl” is the second single from Chris Brown’s third studio album, Graffiti, which will hit stores a week earlier than it’s initial release date, on December 8th.
The first part of Rihanna’s 20/20 interview hit the news this morning on Good Morning America. Rihanna spoke about going back to Brown and why she realized she had to leave. Rihanna said she was “embarrassed and ashamed” that’s why she didn’t speak out until now. The candid interview will continue tomorrow with Diane Sawyer on 20/20. The most poignant moments is when Rihanna starts tearing up and says “When I realized that my selfish decision for love could result in some young girl getting killed, I could not be easy with that part. I couldn’t be held responsible for (them)going back.“
Thoughts on Chris Brown’s artwork? The new album, Graffiti, is Brown’s third studio album and it is said to feature collaborations with Swizz Beatz, Lil’ Wayne, Polow Da Don among others. Graffiti hits stores December 15th.
If this story is true, I’m seriously going to have to look at Rihanna sideways the next time I see her. In a follow up to our original post about Bobby+ Whitney 2.0 being back together in Miami, there is now photographic evidence of Chris Brown in Miami, riding the jet skis by Diddy’s house. If not for my own safety and well being, I wouldn’t go back to him simply for my image. It’s one thing if he allegedly beat you up and we were left to imagine what the damage was, but we all saw how badly she was battered, so in the end who looks like a dum-dum for going back into a relationship in which 90% of the world classifies as abusive? Granted, it’s not our place to have any opinion on this situation, but what does this mean for the girls around the way who’s getting roughed up by a lil knuckle head from the hood? How many of them are gonna say “Well If Rihanna can stay in the relationship, then I can too.” Whatever the case may be, I hope she made her decision wisely
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You know, celebrities aren’t any different than real people. We say that to say that Rihanna is any different than the girls who get their ass beat in the hood by their man, and still go back him. People.com is reporting that an unidentified source says Brown and Rihanna are “Together again. They care for each other. While Chris is reflective and saddened about what happened, he is really happy to be with the woman he loves.”
Diddy, who’s notorious for not being able to keep his voice off of peoples songs, can’t keep his nose out of others situations, because according to these sources, Rihanna and Chris Brown are shacking up in Diddy’s Miami Beach home. Anyway you slice it, this is a bad situation!
Do any of you guys think Rihanna going back to Chris is setting a bad example for all the young girls who are in abusive relationships?
So as you guys all know about the Chris Brown and Rihanna Situation, well know MTV News is producing “Chris Brown & Rihanna: Love in Trouble,”a half hour special about the entire thing, set to air on February 16th at 6PM EST. Check the click out above. Is this taking it too far?
So Here are the updates on this whole crazy Rihanna Vs. Chris Brown altercation.
Have you guys seen T-Pain’s new video for “Freeze” featuring Chris Brown? It’s an interesting concept, but it damn near gave me vertigo watching it! See for yourself above!
Below is a Making off featurette of the video, Check It Out!
The new single is the 2nd single from Exclusive: The Forever Edition.
The Bet Awards was last night! Did you guys enjoy the show? Here are some of the best performances.
A.K + SWV: Teenage Love Affair+ Weak
Keyshia Cole: Heaven Sent+ Let It Go
Chris Brown : With U+ Take U Down w/ Ciara
Ciara is hot and her swagger is crazy! It’s her attitude that reminds me of Janet Jackson. That sassy, “this is my stage” feeling she gives off when she comes out… bananas. Oh yeah, Chris did alright too. * Didn’t Rihanna feel awkward with Ciara having air sex with her boyfriend?
Rihanna: Take a Bow
Rihanna’s vocals have definitely improved since her first album… not as nasally.
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