Drake’s ‘Take Care’ Debuts At #1

The album with the third-largest sales week of 2011 is Drake’s “Take Care,” which debuts at No. 1 by selling 631,000 copies in its first week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

The only two sets to sell more in a week this year were Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” (1.1 million) and Lil Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” (964,000).

“Take” is the rapper’s second chart-topper, following 2010’s “Thank Me Later,” which launched with 447,000.

Drake Responds To ‘Take Care’ Album Leak


Many fans stormed the internet with excitement when news of the early “surfacing” of drake’s sophomore set had leaked hit the airways. The news caught many off-guard given how guarded the project had been up until that point. The “Young Money” artist took to Twitter to voice his feelings about the situation and this is what he shared.


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Monica Pushes Back ‘New Life’


Earlier announced that it would be due for delivery this November (and then December), Monica has confirmed that her eagerly awaited ‘New Life’ album has been delayed once again and is set to be completely re-worked. The LP’s newly appointed arrival date is now set for February 21st 2012. Hopefully this date will not change. I have a huge appetite that can never get enough of good music and Monica un-questionably provides plenty of that.

Goapele unveils the official artwork for “Break of Dawn”.


Goapele unveiled the official artwork for her upcoming album “Break of Dawn,” due on October 24th via Skyblaze / Roc-A-Fella Records. The set is preceded by lead single “Play,” which was produced by Dan Electric & Teddy Thunderbolt. I truly love this woman’s music, you can check out the official album cover-art by clicking below.


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‘Take Care’ Official Album Cover


Drake draws much anticipation for his upcoming sophomore set ‘Take Care’, with the release of the album’s official cover.


What do you think of his official album cover-art?

Rihanna Unveils ‘We Found Love’ Single Cover

Rihanna’s new single ‘We Found Love’ – is set to be released tomorrow. In the meantime, check out the artwork for the lead single from the yet-un-titled album.



Music Video: Tyrese – ‘Stay’


Tyrese is out with the video for his new single “Stay,” taken from the R&B crooner’s upcoming album, “Open Invitation,” which is due on November 1st via Voltron Records. The track was produced by Brian “B.A.M.” Alexander.

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Keyshia Cole Plots Her Return

Singer/songwriter Keyshia Cole is plotting a February 2012 release for her upcoming as-yet-untitled 5th album on Geffen Records. As previously reported, the follow-up to “Calling All Hearts” will boast productions and songwriting contributions from Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels and Esther Dean.

Leona Lewis And Her Glass Heart


British singer/songwriter Leona Lewis has unveiled the official artwork for her upcoming 3rd album, “Glassheart,” which is due on November 28th via Syco Music / J Records. The set is preceded by lead single “Collide”.

Solange Knowles And Pharrell Williams Reunite

Solange Knowles has reunited with Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes on new material for her upcoming 3rd album, tentatively entitled “Sex, Drugs & Censorship.”

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