In addition to Brandy, Sean Garrett has been in the studio working on new music for megastars including Dr. Dre, Kelly Rowland, and Justin Bieber. During his interview with Rap-Up TV, he shared his respect for Dre and his contributions to Detox.
“He got a lot of stuff. You just be hoping and praying that you make the album,” said Garrett. “We did a lot of great work, so I’m pretty sure that hopefully I’ll at least have one on there.”
The hitmaker behind Beyoncé’s “Diva” and Chris Brown’s “Run It!” is currently in the studio with Kelly Rowland working on her next album. “Her swag is dope and I’m just so happy to see her get her shot,” he said. “I’ma do what I can to make sure Kelly right.”
He is also cooking up some material for Justin Bieber’s upcoming album Believe. “I love what Justin’s doing. He’s taking control of his career,” explained Sean. “I was blown away by just how talented he is.”
Trey Songz and Kelly Rowland set off sparks on screen in the video for “Heart Attack,” the lead single off Trey’s upcoming album Chapter V. The R&B superstars get flirty in the Benny Boom-directed clip, sharing the good times and bad times of their relationship. Go behind the scenes of the video below and look for the premiere on Friday’s “106 & Park.”
During their visit to Australia for Supafest, Kelly Rowland and T-Pain snuck in some time to explore Wild Life Sydney. The “Motivation” singer tried not to disturb a koala named Samara, gently petting her as she slept.
The two also got up close with Rex, the zoo’s 16-foot saltwater crocodile, and encountered other animals including a golden possum, red-tailed black cockatoo, and sugar gliders.
They will meet up with their Supafest tourmates Chris Brown, Big Sean, and Ludacris when the urban music festival continues in Melbourne on Saturday and Perth on Sunday.
Some of the biggest hip-hop and R&B stars in the U.S. traveled Down Under for Supafest 2012, Australia’s largest urban music festival.
A tatted Chris Brown thrilled with his chart-topping hits, Kelly Rowland added some sizzle to the stage, Lupe Fiasco raged in a Bulls jersey, and Big Sean and Trey Songz catered to the ladies during the second day in Sydney.
Diddy and Rick Ross pulled out at the last minute, citing issues with promoters, but hip-hop vets Ice Cube, Ludacris, and Naughty by Nature filled the void.
The four-date festival will also play Melbourne and Perth, and is expected to draw over 100,000 attendees.
Kelly Rowland takes it to the bedroom and beyond on “Need a Reason,” her sexy contribution to the Think Like a Man soundtrack, available April 10. The seductive cut kicks off with a verse from Future, while Bei Maejor pulls double duty as producer and vocalist. “We gon’ do it all night long start to finish, and the bedroom’s only the beginning,” coos Kelly. Get your fix below.
Some of hip-hop and R&B’s brightest stars join the cast of collaborators on the soundtrack to Steve Harvey’s romantic comedy Think Like a Man, available April 10. The 12-track album kicks off with the theme song featuring Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, and Rick Ross, plus the John Legend and Ludacris collaboration “Tonight (Best You Ever Had).” Kelly Rowland joins Future and Bei Maejor on “Need a Reason,” Keri Hilson takes a “Freedom Ride,” and Jermaine Dupri’s protégé Brandon Hines sparks a “Fire.” From familiar faces to fresh faces, see the star-studded lineup below.
Trey Songz gave Atlanta their money’s worth when his “Anticipation 2our” rolled through town on Thursday. Following Big Sean’s opening set, Trigga pulled off surprise after surprise while rocking the stage at the Fox Theatre. He cozied up to Kelly Rowland during “Motivation,” got freaky with Keri Hilson, held court with the King of the South, wilded out with Wale, and turned things up with Waka Flocka Flame.
After the tour wraps in Tennessee on Sunday, Trey will gear up for the release of his fifth album Chapter 5, with an arena tour to follow in the fall.
Kelly Rowland paid tribute to a late legend while performing with a living legend. The R&B diva graced the stage at Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday celebration over the weekend with a cover of Whitney Houston’s 1986 classic “The Greatest Love of All,” accompanied by Stevie Wonder on piano. The song was originally recorded by George Benson for the 1977 Muhammad Ali biopic The Greatest.
The Destiny’s Child diva shared memories of meeting Houston early in her career. “I remember the first time I met her, she was just such an angel and so supportive and had great words of encouragement to say about the music industry,” she said. “To meet such an icon and a legend like her, you’re just like, ‘I was in her presence.’”
Watch her honor one of her inspirations with a heartfelt performance.
