The Music Minute With Mina SayWhat (9/11): Nas New Year’s Show – The Weeknd Signs Deal – Ceelo Releasing X-Mas Album Posted on September 11, 2012September 12, 2012 By Mina SayWhat – Nas plans to ring in the new year in a good way with a concert at NYC’s Radio Music Hall on December 31. My girl Elle Varner will be opening up the show! I will def be there! Tix go on sale this Friday, which is also the legendary rapper’s 39th birthday. – Everyone’s favorite r&b singer from Toronto, The Weeknd, has announced that him and his XO label have entered a deal with Universal Republic. The first album titled Trilogy will drop on November 13 and will feature mixed and mastered versions of songs off his popular mixtapes House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence. – Ceelo is preparing to release a Christmas album. He released the cover art for it today. He’s releasing the album on October 30th. Same drop date as Meek Mill, X-factor’s Marcus Canty & ASAP Rocky. Check the album cover art by clicking below for more. – Snippets have been released of G.O.O.D. Music’s “Cruel Summer” album. The album sounds cray! Listen to the Music Minute every day Monday thru Thursday on Cosmic Kev’s show at 7:45p ish et on @power99philly Music Minute
Music Minute The Music Minute With Mina SayWhat (9/24): Rihanna Dropping New Joint – Lupe NOT Retiting? – Miguel Streams Album – Future Plans Mixtape Posted on September 24, 2012 – Rihanna has announced that her new single “Diamonds” will debut on Wednesday. The song is rumored to be produced and written by Stargate, Benny Blanco and Sia. At the iHeart Radio Music Fest, Rihanna said about the new song, “You’re not sad or dancing. You’re happy and hippie. It’s… Read More
Music Minute The Music Minute With Mina SayWhat (8/22): 2 Chainz Scores #1 – Azealia Banks + Lady Gaga? – American Idol Prospect Posted on August 22, 2012August 22, 2012 – 2 Chainz came in the #1 spot on the Billboard charts with his debut album Based On A T.R.U. Story. It sold 147,000 in its 1st week. – There are rumors that Azealia Banks may be collaborating with Lady Gaga. She wrote on twitter yesterday, “When Mother Monster calls… Read More
Music Minute The Music Minute With Mina SayWhat (11/1): Meeks Album Projections – Cruel Winter Trailer – Eminem Working With Skylar Grey Posted on November 1, 2012November 1, 2012 – Even with Hurricane Sandy almost crushing the east coast and the cities along the water in NY, NY & PA, Meek Mill’s debut album “Dreams & Nightmares” is projected to sell 175,000 to 200,000 in it’s first week. – Rumors have been circulating of a Good Music follow up… Read More