A Blackground Records exec may have stated otherwise only a few short days ago, but Missy Elliott and Timbaland say they “will not be participating”…

  At last weekend’s OVO Fest, Much Music talked to Drake about the upcoming album that he and his partner 40 will be spearheading. He says there will be 13-14 new Aaliyah tracks and that he would love to work with anyone who has worked with Aaliyah in the past and was instrumental to her […]

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When certain producers team up with certain artists, magic ensues. These combinations of producers and singers (or rappers) have shown that there is a winning formula that can translate into record sales and utter success. Some producers stick with their favorite artist like Noah “40” Shebib does with Drake and some separate then reunite like […]

Once upon a time in “music business land,” the remix was heavily sought after and appreciated. Producers would put their all into creating a the spin to a song that will create a new sound. The way things go now… just add a wack rapper on a track and you have a remix. That wasn’t the […]

Chris Brown‘s Japanese fans who bought his new album F.A.M.E. got a bonus track on their albums. “Talk Ya Ear Off,” produced by Timbaland, hearkens back to Timbo’s classic sound.

It’s been a long time since Timbaland and Missy Elliott have been in the studio together. Fortunately, the duo recently announced that they are back!

Timbaland’s weekly download series, “Timbaland Thursdays,” has been a bit underwhelming.  The few songs the hit making producer has put out have mostly sounded like throwaways.  However, this week he’s relaunched the series with a banger from someone you may not have heard from in awhile – Missy Elliot.

Philly rap princess Ms. Jade keeps it hood and goes in on Timbaland, Missy Elliott and Foxy Brown. RELATED: Much More From Star & Buc Wild On TheBeatofPhilly.com

When Forbes’ “Hip-Hop’s Cash Kings 2010 List” dropped, the fans and critics became enthralled with rapper portfolios. The discussion almost always came back to, “Where are they getting this money?” It’s fair to wonder since sales for music have been on a steady decline and the list is touted as “Highest Paid Rappers” round-up. So […]

R&B diva Brandy is now "Bran' Nu"??? Check out her rhyming skills, good enough to make Timbaland put her on a track.