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Melanie Fiona Sees Her Hard Work Pay Off In 2010

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The ‘It Kills Me’ singer from Toronto is breaking though on Hip-Hop and R&B Week. By Steven Roberts Melanie Fiona Photo: Michele Crow Melanie Fiona didn’t bring home the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Grammy for her soulful ballad “It Kills Me” this past weekend, but her nod in that category seems like a sign that she’s poised for great things ahead. The song has been the #1 R&B/Hip-Hop record for the last four weeks, and she’s currently on tour with Alicia Keys — all of which makes her a safe bet as one of MTV News’ breakthrough artists of 2010

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Melanie Fiona Calls Ghostface Killah’s ‘It Kills Me’ Verse ‘Amazing’

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I wasn’t sure what rapper would be willing or take the challenge,’ she says of hearing Ghost’s remix.

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Melanie Fiona Looks Forward To ‘Empowering’ Tour With Alicia Keys

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I feel like us collaborating on a tour is going to be really strong,’ the Grammy-nominated newcomer says. By Steven Roberts Melanie Fiona Photo: MTV News For a lot of musicians, performing in front of a packed Apollo Theater crowd is a dream come true. Newcomer Melanie Fiona was able to scratch one more dream off her list after performing there with Alicia Keys on Thursday night

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Drake Returns To Studio With Kanye West, Contemplates Album’s First Single

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘He’s back and ready to make this all happen,’ Drizzy says of working with West, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Steven Roberts Drake Photo: Tyrone Kerr/ Getty Images The O.D.: A Mixtape Daily Exclusive Drake has been spoiled by the mixtape game. With So Far Gone, he dropped the entire body of work and let the people pick their favorite records (Drake’s is ” A Night Off” with Lloyd, if you were wondering)

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Drake: I’m ‘Learning About Myself’ Through My Music

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘As I learn, I choose to share with my fans,’ rapper says.

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Lil Wayne ‘Wants Us To Thrive,’ Drake Says Of Young Money Boss

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘He really gives you the space and lets you become your own person,’ MC says of working for Weezy. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Steven Roberts Drake Photo: Steven Roberts/ MTV News Lil Wayne will be logging time in a New York jail cell in 2010, but the New Orleans rapper’s flame will likely be carried on despite his absence. That’s because the Young Money top dog emboldens his troops, according to star prot

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Lil Wayne Talks About His Early Years In Exclusive Preview Of Forthcoming DVD

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Get an advance look at ‘The Nino Brown Story, Pt. 2’ right here! By Steven Roberts, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Lil Wayne Photo: MTV News Lil Wayne has come a long way since he was in school, and he’s got the crib to prove it.

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Estelle Taking Next Album To ‘A Whole Different Level’

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I hate having to always prove myself, but sometimes you got to just do it,’ singer says of new LP. By Steven Roberts Estelle Photo: MTV News Estelle ‘s second album, 2008’s Shine, was lauded by critics and spawned the ubiquitous hit single “American Boy” featuring Kanye West . It also featured production from Will.I.Am, Wyclef Jean and Swizz Beatz and it put everyone on this side of the Atlantic on notice about the London-born singer

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Heidi Montag Fights Back With ‘Superficial’

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘You don’t know me or anything about me,’ ‘Hills’ star says of her new single. By Jocelyn Vena Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt Photo: MTV News Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt certainly aren’t afraid to defend their reputations

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Kid Cudi Hooks Up With Drake, Josh Hartnett For New Video

Posted on November 30, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘I’m seeing all my friends and people that matter in my life,’ Cudi says of ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ clip. By Steven Roberts Kid Cudi Photo: MTV News Kid Cudi recently wrapped filming on the first season of his new HBO series “How to Make It in America,” opened for Lady Gaga on her Monster Ball Tour and is even set to headline his own shows soon — and he’s also found time to work on the video for “The Pursuit of Happiness” with Josh Hartnett and Brody Baker. MTV News caught up with Cudi on his final day of filming for the HBO series and he explained how he got Hartnett to produce and Baker to direct his next video

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