Does the video make you like the track better or ?
Monday, July 14, 2008
Keri Hilson premieres "Energy" on 106 & Park today!
Be sure to check out Keri Hilson and guest Timbaland on 106 & Park today where she will be premiering her video for "Energy."
Timbaland plays Club Cameo in Miami
It's not often you hear of Timbaland doing a DJ set but that's exactly what he did a few weeks back at the famed Club Cameo in Miami. Resident DJ, DJ Irie, had this to say about the event:
Everything kicked-off Friday June 27th at Cameo on South Beach! The club was off the hook with anticipation of Timbaland taking over the DJ booth. Everyone from Kristen Cavallari, Zach Braf, Donald Faison, Alfonso Ribeiro, Eve, Chris Kirkpatrick and a host of other celebrities and athletes were on hand to witness Timbaland on the turntables, dropping some exclusive tracks he’s been working on for the new album. It was CRAZY because this is something Tim never does. The crowd was losing their minds and by the fourth record we had to just stop the madness and start all over again!
Every time Tim thought the crowd had enough he would ask “are you tired yet?” and the crowd would holler back in perfect harmony an emphatic NO!!!! We really shut it down when we took everybody back to all the classic Timbaland hits! Before I could let Tim leave the stage I had to bring out Tim’s wife Monique and surprised them both with a cake in honor of their newlywed status! I had just come back from their wedding in Aruba so the love was still fresh in the air. The entire club cheered them on with well wishes!
I wish I was there that night! Speaking of clubs, Timmy was nominated for a 2008 Club World Award for Best One Off for his night at Pure in Las Vegas with DJ AM. Though not a winner, Tim continues his global takeover in all arenas.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Missy hits a "block" with Timbaland
A recent interview has Missy addressing comments Timbaland made about he and Missy moving apart musically. The article says the comments were made in October but where Timbo made those comments I have no idea. If you remember Tim did say Missy was too over the top for people so maybe that's what this new article is referring too. Anyhow here's what Miss Miss had to say:
On Tim's comments: "Tim likes to do different music. At that point, he was trying to build his side on the crossover. He had done everything you can possibly do on the hip-hop side. The thing is me and Tim have been doing this for years. There comes a time where we both get a block on what we want to do. We've just built a big catalogue. We sit there and go, `What do we do now?' That was a choice him and I made. He was still a part of my album. I played it for him, and he told me what he thought I should keep."
On what direction to go: "It becomes hard since my first album was my easiest album. After the first, the expectations are higher. You always get rushed. Labels want you to put things out all the time. Sometimes I think you have to take that period or break to get your mind together so things won't sound the same. So you won't be repeating stuff."
There's always this talk about Missy and Timbo being too creative for today's music audience yet when is the last time you heard a real Missy and Timmy banger? "Joy"? "Work It"?
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Teairra Mari and Timbaland revisited
A long time ago we told you about Teairra Mari getting Timbaland for her next album and 10 months later it is still confirmed Tim will be on the album. Slated for a late 2008/early 2009 release, Mari has joined the Interscope rooster after being dropped from Def Jam. "I got a call before my high-school graduation," recalls Mari. "I kept it to myself for about six months; I didn't even tell my mom. Then news about it started coming out on the radio. I stopped doing music for a year." Along with Timbo, JR Rotem and Neff-U with also be contirbuting to the album.
I'll be interested to hear the Timbaland track since by the time her album comes out it will have been over a year since the track was created.
Danjstrumental of the Week
Is this a preview of the next single? Could be so for now check out:
Day26 "In My Bed" Danjstumental
Of all Danja tracks this one is the perfect example of his diversity in my opinion. Very un-Danja in many aspects and he continues to explore new sounds that, more often than not, really bring that unique Danja quality to a track. He's definitely created his own sound in an era where biters are the norm.
And for a little bonus here's Keri Hilson's "Energy" instrumental
Big thanks to Fredrick!
Video: Matt Pokora "Catch Me If You Can"
Here is Matt Pokora's video for his 3rd single "Catch Me If You Can"
I love the Missy sample. Timbo and Hannon strikes again! Here's a question though: has anyone, international or otherwise, seen Matt's album MP3 on the shelves on any record store? I still can't find it.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Rihanna's 7th single will be "Rehab" in the UK
One album, 7 singles or 8 if you count "Disturbia." Sure there were 3 new tracks with the re-realease of Good Girl Gone Bad but still 7 singles? In these digital days the music industry either releases 3 singles before an album even comes out, if it does at all, or they milk the hell out of a successful album for all it's worth. If it ain't broke don't fix it I guess and so is the case of Rihanna's album. It's still in the top 10 on the Billboard charts after 57 weeks and close to selling 1.5 million units (goes to show you how big of a feat Wayne's platinum-in-a-week album really is)
It's being reported that on August 11 the UK will be getting the Justin Timberlake written, Timbo AND Hannon produced "Rahab" by Rihanna. Will they be getting the same version as on the album? Maybe or more than likely this slightly shorter promo single edit:
Bubba Sparxxx "Lovely" video version
After the Supafriends era, I didn't think Timbo was going to find that same chemistry with any other artist. How could there be another Aaliyah or Missy or Ginuwine? Then along came a track called "Ugly" featuring some dude with the name Bubba, wtf? But after one listen I knew that something was brewing. Yet it wasn't until "Lovely" dropped that I knew Timbo was back with a whole new sound and Bubba Sparxxx was paving the way.
Now we've all seen the video for "Lovely" right? Pretty much "Ugly" part II with Bubba reppin' the new south to the fullest.
Well did you know there's 2 versions of the video? Check it:
Can you find the difference? I never noticed before.
Good look to dioN on the find!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
A Bunch of Izza Kizza News
Just announced today, Izza Kizza's new track "Millionaire" will be featured on the soundtrack to EA's "Madden 2009." You can also check two new Kizza tracks, "Typical Maury" (produced by 88 Keys from his new mixtape Adam's Case Files) and "Georgie Porgie," produced by a name that's new to me, Fitz the Art Teacher. Apparently, Fitz is working on "Detox" though, so he's gotta be decent.
Rarely does a hip-hop artist rise in popularity and omnipresence this fast. Izza Kizza did his first performance only months ago, and already he's got almost 40,000 results on Google! So my question to you is this: how did he do it? Is Izza Kizza creating his own hype, or has the game changed to accommodate to innovative artists such as himself? Let us know in the comments section!
Timbaland postpones Australia & New Zeland tour
Timbo has rescheduled his Shock Value concert in Australia and New Zealand from July to August. No real reason was given though it's been reported that Tim's still celebrating his new marriage to Monique. Here are the new dates for the tour:
August 15 Sydney Entertainment Centre
August 16 Brisbane River Stage
August17 Adelaide Entertainment Centre
August20 Perth Challenge Stadium
August22 Melbourne Rod Laver
August23 Auckland Vector Arena, NZ
Lookout for Keri Hilson and Flo Rida to be joining Tim on certain dates as well. Shock Value has gone triple platinum in Australia so you know the fans are ready for ya' Timmy!
Video: Nas ft. Keri Hilson - "Hero"
As the release of In a Perfect World... draws near, the publicity surrounding Keri continues to grow, and here she is with Nas in his music video for "Hero" off his upcoming album. She definitely plays a limited role, but the video only adds on to her buzz.
Thoughts?
Monday, July 7, 2008
Keri Hilson 'Return The Favor" snippet
We told you exclusively about what was supposed to be Keri's first single and now we have a snippet of the track produced by Timbaland:
"Return The Favor" (Kiss Me)
What do you think, better choice than "Energy"?
Small changes
What's up ya'll,
I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on some small changes coming to The Chronicles. We want to make the site as informative as possible, yet keeping it an exciting place to come back to. With that said be on the look out for:
-No more anonymous comments. This has already go into effect. It takes 2 seconds to create a username and just like that you're ready to comment. I encourage everyone to post from the supporters to the haters and all those in between. The internet is the perfect medium to express your thoughts and opinions so definitely take advantage of it.
-A new column of "labels"(links) to every single post we've ever created since the first day of The Chronicles. Think you missed a post? Still looking for that Brandy "Adios" snippet? Soon you'll be able to find all the info you need with a simple click.
-A chat area. We're going to try it out and see how it works out. You'd be surprised who visits the site so maybe we can get some artist & fans interaction.
-Additional links. Links to send info in The Chronicles. Links to associate blogs. Links to accurate and current info about various artists.
We need a graphics facelift as well but for now we've got what we've got. This site is all about the content and we have no plans to ever change that. I appreciate any suggestions or comments you all have so hit me up anytime at: jboogie@thethomascrownchronicles.com
And let me quickly address a few things as well. This site, as it has been since day 1, is about Timbaland and his affiliates past, present, and future. We've been writing about Danja and Royal Court and The Clutch etc since day #1 and we have no plans to stop. If this site was only on Timbaland, we would have ran out of info to talk about a long time ago as well as been bored to tears. The Chronicles prides itself on giving you every angle of what goes into a song from the writer, to the engineer, to the sample, to the janitor of the studio. In a new music era of the 20 second attention span, The Chronicles looks to give all it's readers a place to learn, listen, and enjoy.
My thanks to all of you for your continued support!
-Boogie
Sunday, July 6, 2008
On the set Keri Hilson's "Energy"
Keri takes you on the set of her new video for "Energy"
Thoughts? I'm still not a big fan of the track. I felt like Keri could have picked a stronger single but let's hope with this video the song gains some air play.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Danjstrumental of the Week
The Danity Girls spoke to MTV about their forthcoming video for Danja's "Bad Girl" with a cameo by Miss Miss. While we're waiting for the vid here's a little something for ya'll:
Danity Kane "Bad Girl" Danjstrumental
Not one of Danja's strongest instrumentals but add the vocals and you got a banger.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Nicole Scherzinger CD giveaway
Now this is some news that definitely makes you go "HUH?" The Cherry Martini Lounge in good ol' Detroit, Michigan recently had a CD release party for Nicole Scherzinger's "new album." Last Friday, the Lounge was giving away 150 of Nicole's CD. So, if this is true, the logical question is who has one? But more so why is a random club in Detroit giving away Nicole's unreleased CD? Interesting....
The full of "Physical" still hasn't surfaced rather the same looped snippet version.
Donnie Klang gets Danja & The Clutch
First we had Danity Kane's album, then Day 26's, and now we get Donnie Klang's new album strategically slated for release August 19th, right after the new season of Making the Band 53 I mean 4. Along with his tracks "Dr Love" produced by Channel 7 (the artist formally known as 7 Aurelius) and "Take You There" F/ Diddy produced by Soul Diggaz, Klang also revealed his album will have production by Mario Winans, Bryan Michael Cox, and Danja and writing by the one and only Clutch. Donnie himself is also looking to add some of his own production and writing to the album titled Just The Rolling Stone.
Looks like Danja got his Handz on the boards for all the Bad Boy crews. Props to Big A and Luke for the find.
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