Beyonce to release Kanye West-assisted single Next Month

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Taking a break from the life of a starlet, Beyonce is preparing her long-awaited return to the studio. Beyonce last released an album in 2008, her third effort I Am... Sasha Fierce. The album was met with mixed critical reviews. Aside from her hit singles, critics say the album was rather empty.

Despite the mixed reviews, Beyonce was nominated for several awards because of the album. She had been nominated for Video of the Year in 2009 by MTV. Beyonce would lose this award to newcomer, Taylor Swift. This prompted Kanye West to infamously take the mic away from Swift and ignite his major backlash.

Last year, Kanye West enjoyed great retribution when he released his album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. In a matter of months, he became the favorite in rap again. Now, Kanye West is spending time with Beyonce's husband, Jay-Z, working on their own collaboration album. This album will be the first time Kanye West and Jay-Z face off as equals.

Earlier today, Beyonce announced she would begin working on new music. With nearly three years passing since her last release, fans began wondering when she would return. The speculation is just enough for Bey to prepare her return. Given her history with Kanye West, Beyonce felt it was fitting to have the Louis Vitton don help her return to the game. Beyonce said she will be releasing a new single next month and it will feature a verse from Kanye West.

The new Beyonce single is likely to be the lead from her fourth studio album.

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Chris Rock talks about The Music Industry

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

For years, Chris Rock remained under the shadow of Chris Tucker. He used this as the basis for many of his comedy routines, but many still viewed him as inferior. But, following his 2003 film, Head of State, Chris Rock emerged after years in the game.

Two years later, Rock began producing the would-be hit television series, "Everybody Hates Chris." For one year, the show aired on UPN. The next three seasons would air on The CW and was cancelled in 2009. "Everybody Hates Chris" built a cult following through reruns on BET.

In the later years of "Chris," Chris Rock began receiving invites from several rappers. Ludacris called upon Rock to be a part of his "Everybody Hates Chris" single. Ice Cube also featured his fellow television producer on his own song, "Ya Ain't Gotta Lie (Ta Kick It)." Chris Rock's most famous collaboration came late last year.

Kanye West teamed up with John Legend for a relationship song, "Blame Game," off his comeback album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Following the song, Rock had a two-minute skit, in which he talked to one of the women who had relationships with Kanye West. After coming back from Kanye, Chris Rock said he was going to thank the Chicago rapper for changing this girl. In real life, Chris Rock was just as thankful because he was featured on the top hip hop album of the year.

Chris Rock revealed he loves doing comedic skits on rap albums just as much, if not more, than he likes reading scripts. First off, they do not take half as long as reading film skits and plus he does not have to get made up because no one will see him. Rock went on to say the rap collaborations have boosted his career and he learned many rappers are willing to work with comedians if they just ask. In the future, Chris Rock has plans of asking more.

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John Legend talks Kanye West and New Album

By The Music Scoop
JR Staff Writer

Outside of his own successful career, Kanye West has been carefully working with many other artists. Before making it big in rap, West was one of the top producers in hip hop and R&B. Around the same time, he launched his rap career, Kanye also launched his own record label, G.O.O.D. Music.

John Legend was one of the first artists signed to the new label and his debut album came in 2005. Throughout the years, John Legend has remained close to Kanye West. When West took a hiatus, late in 2009, one of his closest associates was Legend. Recently, Legend spoke about his boss.

Despite releasing My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy right before the end of 2010, Kanye West is still working. First, he has his project with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne, but he also wants to release his next solo album before the end of the summer. Kanye West is already recording his next solo record and one of the first people to hear it has been John Legend.

Recently, he spoke on the new music, saying Kanye West has continued to sharpen his lyrical abilities, putting his lyrics on his last album to shame. Outside of his own album projects, Kanye West is helping out his G.O.O.D. Music label-mate on his next album. Earlier this month, John Legend announced he had hit the studio. After being in the studio for a couple of weeks, John Legend said he has a good feeling about the new music. Kanye West has produced a couple of beats and he has already recorded on them.

John Legend plans to release his album before the end of this year.

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Kanye West determined to be the next King of Pop

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Before he even made it big in the rap game, Kanye West had dreams of dominating the music industry. From an early age, West's biggest influence was Michael Jackson. Early in 2004, Kanye West's big break finally came. While he grew up in hip hop, Kanye West admitted he was heavily influenced by Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson has been hailed as the most creative genius in the history of entertainment. Not only was he a gifted singer, but he was also a gifted composer. But, by the 1990s, the industry wanted someone new. For years, there has been the search for the person to fill Michael Jackson's shoes.

Over the years, Usher, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Ralph Tresvant, and many others have been hailed as the next Michael Jackson. All of those men have been influenced by Jackson. Usher, arguably the most successful out of them all, has admitted he tried to be like Michael Jackson when he was younger. But, over time, Usher has developed his own style and is a legend in his own right.

Kanye West has been hailed as one of the greatest producers of the new generation. In 2004, he released his first rap album and has since become known as one of the best rappers in the game. After mastering rap, West created a successful R&B album in 2008. Kanye West has proven he can accept any challenge thrown his way and he plans to continue rising. His first love is still hip hop, but Kanye West continues to evolve his style.

Even before Michael Jackson's death, Kanye West wanted to go down in history as the greatest artist in history. But, after the death of Jackson, Kanye West became more aggressive in gaining the title. The work on his latest album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, proves this. West has stepped up his lyrical levels and has even made strides with his singing abilities. Before he is done with the game, Kanye West is determined to become the next King of Pop.

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Kanye West lashes out at the Media over Britney Spears comment

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Upon returning after his hiatus, Kanye West said he had learned his lesson. Ever since he became famous, Kanye West has not been afraid to speak his mind. The Chicago rapper has called out everyone from George W. Bush to Taylor Swift.

Kanye West began his career with Roc-A-Fella Records and soon became Jay-Z's right hand man. Initially, Kanye West was one of the label's producers. Kanye West always wanted to rap and surprised the team when he released his album.

After hearing his album, Jay-Z promoted Kanye West from simply the producer to the flagship rapper. When Jay-Z retired, it was Kanye West keeping the label afloat. Because of this, Jay-Z has been trying to groom Kanye West.

When he returned to promote My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Kanye West said Jay-Z's advice finally sunk through to him and he was done causing drama. But, following the release of the album, Kanye West had comments about Britney Spears. Despite calling her out, Kanye West said he thought it was clear he was only joking.

However, the media is still holding on to his comments and Kanye West is now upset. West is tired of the treatment he gets from the media. More than anything, he is upset because everything he says is dissected by the media. Unlike others, Kanye West cannot make a simple comment because the media is going to repeat it several times. Years of this treatment has finally caught up to Kanye West and he let it all out.

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KanyeWest engraves himself in New Watch

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Throughout his career, Kanye West has not tried to hide his big ego, as he often boasts of how vain he is. With all of the things he has gone through, Kanye explains he has to be his own biggest fan. But, over the years he has had major wins to boost his ego.

The most-recent win from Kanye West was My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. In 2009, many people though Kanye's stunt at the VMA's had ended his career. The media attention was so rough on the rapper that he left the country.

Upon returning, he recorded the highest-rated album of 2010. When the album was actually released, Kanye West scored a platinum release. Scoring five consecutive platinum releases is a major feat in hip hop and grounds to celebrate.

Kanye West has rewarded himself in one of the vainest ways. He has rewarded himself with a $180,000 watch of himself.

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