Nicky Jam Possibly Collaborating with R&B star Chris Brown

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Nicky Jam is a hints charming…

The 34-year-old Puerto Rican and Dominican American reggaeton star took to Instagram recently indicating that he’s collaborating with R&B star Chris Brown.

Nicky Jam, born Nick Rivera Caminero is being cagey about the post, but he’s not exactly denying it either.

“Here cooking something with @chrisbrownofficial,” Jam posted in Spanish on October 26 alongside a fuzzy picture of Brown in a baseball cap, adding: “It’s official. We’re coming with a song you guys love and isn’t out yet.”

Jam wouldn’t confirm to Billboard that Brown will be featured on his next single, which he says is called “Hasta el Amanecer” and will be released in 2016 in Spanish and English versions.

Jam, who already made Billboard history with “El Perdón” alongside Enrique Iglesias (the song spent 30 weeks at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs, second only to Iglesias’ “Bailando”) says his new track will also break new ground: “It will be the first time a reggaeton.

Pitbull Releases Miami-Hot Music Video for His Latest Single “Fun”

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Pitbull is having Fun in the sun…

The 34-year-old Cuban American rap superstar has released the official video for his latest single “Fun,” a non-stop collaboration with Chris Brown.

In the clip, Pitbull and Brown drive expensive sports cars and party on a yacht, all while enjoying the company of some bootylicious babes.

During the Miami Vice-like video, Mr. Worldwide, donning a white suit, and Breezy deliver fist-pumping beats that will make you move.

The video for “Fun,” the latest track from Pitbull’s Globalization album, has already garnered more than 2.7 million views on Vevo.

Prince Royce’s Debut English Album “Double Vision” Due July 24

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Prince Royce will be a (double) vision this summer…

The 26-year-old Dominican American singer-songwriter’s highly anticipated English-language album debut will be called Double Vision, and will be released July 24 on RCA Records, riding on the momentum of his new single “Back It Up” with Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull.

The chart-climbing track follows the Bronx-born bachatero’s first single in English, “Stuck on a Feeling.”

The list of collaborators on Royce’s English project reads like a who’s who of pop hitmakers, with names including Illya Salmanzadeh (Ariana Grande); Jason Evigan (Jason Derulo); Toby Gad (Beyoncé); Roccstar (Chris Brown); and more.

“What I put out in English, that’s who most people are going to think I am — that’s why I’m being so careful,” Royce told Billboard for a cover story earlier this year. “I love hip-hop, R&B, techno and Latin. The album’s a combination of everything I grew up listening to.”

It’s shaping up to be a busy summer for Royce, who kicks off his tour with Ariana Grande on July 16 in Tampa, Florida.

Fabolous to Perform at Hot 97’s Summer Jam

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Tom Castaneda

Fabolous is ready to jam out this summer…

The 37-year-old half-Dominican American hip hop artist will perform at Hot 97’s Summer Jam.

The New York City radio station, the world’s most well known hip hop station, has officially revealed the lineup, which also includes performances by Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Meek Mill, Childish Gambino, Omarion and Ty Dolla $ign.

Fabolous and his friends will be performing on the main stage of the festival.

B.o.B, Joey Bada$$, Dej Loaf, Travi$ Scott and Teyana Taylor will be performing on the festival stage.

Summer Jam 2015 will take place on Sunday, June 7 at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.

Tickets are on sale now on Ticketmaster.

Pitbull Reunites with Ne-Yo for New Single “Time of Our Lives”

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Pitbull is having the time of his life…

The 33-year-old Cuban American rap superstar has reunited with Ne-Yo to release a new party anthem entitled “Time of Our Lives.”

Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s collaboration, from Mr. Worldwide’s upcoming album Globalization, is dedicated to everyone who’s going through tough times in their lives.

“I know my rent was gon’ be late about a week ago/ I work my ass off, but I still can’t pay it though/ But I got just enough to get off in this club/ And have me a good time before my time is up,” sings Ne-Yo.

“Time of Our Lives” is the follow up to Pitbull and Ne-Yo’s 2011 collaborative hit “Give Me Everything.” From Pitbull’s sixth studio album, Planet Pit, the track became Pitbull’s first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100. It also became Pitbull’s first number one single in the United Kingdom as the main artist. Additionally, it was the seventh best selling digital single of 2011 with worldwide sales of 8.2 million copies, making it one of the biggest selling digital singles of all time.

Globalization, set for release on November 24, will also feature Pitbull’s collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Jason Derulo and G.R.L. among others.

He’s been touring with co-headliner Enrique Iglesias to support what will be his eighth studio effort.

Pitbull to Perform at the Latin Grammys with Carlos Santana

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Pitbull is set to join forces with a music legend at this year’s Latin Grammys…

The 33-year-old Cuban American singer and Carlos Santana will perform live onstage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas during the annual awards broadcast.

No word yet on what song(s) Pitbull and the 67-year-old Mexican musician, considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, will perform.

In addition to his performance with Santana, Mr. Worldwide will also take the stage with Wisin and Chris Brown.

Other pairings for this year’s Latin Grammys include Magic! with Marc Anthony, and Regional Mexican star Pepe Aguilar and Spanish pop icon Miguel Bose.

Also set to perform together are: Pablo Alborán with Jesse & Joy, Marc Anthony in anther performance, this time with Carlos Vives; Rubén Blades with Carlos Franzetti, Camila with Ricky Martin, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De René Camacho with Espinoza Paz, La Original Banda El Limón De Salvador Lizárraga with Río Roma, Carlos Vives with ChocQuibTown, and Yandel with General Gadiel and Farruko. A Best New Artist nominees medley will feature Aneeka, Pablo López and Mariana Vega.

The show will also feature performances by leading nominees Calle 13, Juanes, J Balvin, Person of the Year Joan Manuel Serrat and other stars.

Meanwhile, Enrique Iglesias, Descemer Bueno and Gente De Zona will perform their massive hit song “Bailando” live from Europe, where they are currently on tour.

A total of twenty performances are scheduled for the fifteenth Latin Grammy Awards, which will be broadcast live on Univision on November 20 at 8:00 pm ET.

Confirmed to present awards are current nominees Jorge Drexler and Prince Royce; as well as actor Daniel Arenas, actress Eiza Gonzalez, Latin Grammy winner Natalia Jiménez, singer/songwriter Joaquin Sabina, and actress Roselyn Sanchez.

Blacc to Perform at This Year’s Soul Train Awards

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Aloe Blacc is ready to bring soul to the Soul Train Awards…

The 35-year-old Panamanian American singer-songwriter is scheduled to perform at this year’s awards show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Blacc, a two-time nominee this year, will take the Orleans Arena stage in Las Vegas on November 7.

He joins a roster of Soul Train Award performers that includes Chris Brown, Nico & Vinz, Lisa Stansfield, Kem, Alyson Cambridge, BeBe Winans of 3WB, Jeremih and Liv Warfield.

Wendy Williams will host the event, airing November 30 at 8:00 pm ET on Centric and BET networks.

“Each year, we have the honor of hosting an incredibly special night that brings together the industry’s hottest acts, while paying homage to soul music icons,” said Paxton Baker, general manager and executive vp, Centric, in a statement. “We are thrilled to offer a platform where music superstars like Chris Brown and Trey Songz can share the stage with an industry veteran like Wendy Williams and a gospel legend like BeBe Winans.”

Blacc is nominated in the Songwriter’s Award and Video of the Year categories for his hit single “The Man.”

The 2014 Soul Train Awards is directed by Tony McCuin and produced by BET Event Productions and Sunseeker Media.

Lopez Releases Oh-So-Revealing Artwork for Her Latest Single “Booty”

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

“If you’ve got it, flaunt it!” It’s an expression Jennifer Lopez is taking to heart.

The 45-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress and American Idol judge flaunts her oh-so-famous derriere while donning a daring monochrome bathing suit in the just released the bootylicious cover art for her brand new single “Booty.”

Lopez released the revealing image, which was taken by photographers Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leupold, via her Instagram account on Wednesday morning.

She wrote alongside the picture: ‘#bootyfromtheblock #bootyandthebeat #naturalbooty #bootybootybootybootybootyeverywhere #jlobooty #LOL’.

Written by Chris Brown, Sam Hook, and Asia Bryant, the track features Lopez’s favorite collaborator Pitbull, who has rapped verses on her hit singles “On the Floor,” “Dance Again” and “Live It Up.”

Despite the risqué nature of the track, Lopez claims she penned the track for her young kids.

“There’s a song called Big Booty on the album. It’s a Diplo track. At first I said, “Never in my life will I do a song called Big Booty,” she explained during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live in April. “But then I was in the car with my twins and as soon as they heard Big Booty they went crazy. They loved this song and because of that I recorded it.”

Even though Lopez hasn’t released the official music video for “Booty” yet, J.Lo is set to perform the track live on Fashion Rocks on September 9, airing on CBS.

Lopez Releases Teaser Clip for “Same Girl” Music Video

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Jennifer Lopez is returning to her roots in the official music video for her next single…

The 44-year-old Puerto Rican singer/actress and returning American Idol judge has released a teaser clip for the music video for “Same Girl.”

Even though Lopez will officially launch the video for her new track on Thursday’s episode of American Idol, she’s giving fans a treat.

The “Live It Up” singer has teased her upcoming project with a short clip. In the fifty-second snippet, Lopez takes viewers to her hometown of The Bronx, New York.

Wearing a black leather jacket and a New York Yankees cap, Lopez braves the rain and stands at a subway station.

“Tell me what I gotta do/ I’m tryna make it clear to you/ Not dealing with the attitude/ I’m tired of tryna make you see that I’m still me,” she sings before declaring that she’s still the “same Jenny from around the way.”

Filmed last month, the music video for “Same Girl” was directed by Steven Gomillion and Dennis Leupold.

The track, written by Lopez in collaboration with Chris Brown, will be featured as part of Lopez’s tenth studio album, which is scheduled to arrive sometime this year.

Pitbull & Ke$ha’s “Timber” Reaches No. 1 on Billboard Dance Chart

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Tom Castaneda

Pitbull and Ke$ha haven’t been able to dethrone Eminem and Rihanna on the Billboard Hot 100 chart… But they still have plenty of reason to dance.

The 32-year-old Cuban American singer and Ke$ha’s high octane collaboration “Timber” has reached the No. 1 spot on this week’s Billboard’s Hot Dance Club Songs chart, which will be released on Thursday.

The track, which duo wrote and recorded during their North American tour last May and June, was released on October 7, 2013 as the lead single from Pitbull’s second EP, Meltdown.

“Timber” has topped the charts in 10 countries including Sweden, Canada, Norway, Scotland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria and Germany and has peaked at No. 1 on the Hot 100. And the catchy song’s official music video, complete with donkeys, roosters and sexy line dancers, has registered more than 54.5 million views on VEVO.

It’s Pitbull’s latest dance-chart-topper…

His other dance hits include his three collaborations with Jennifer Lopez, “On The Floor,” “Dance Again” and “Live It Up.” His other No. 1 dance songs include “International Love” with Chris Brown and the remix to Enrique Iglesias’ “I Like How It Feels.”

Meanwhile, Pitbull’s collaboration with Christina Aguilera “Feel This Moment” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

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