Archive for April, 2007

Chris Brown Drops “Exclusive” Album In September

Teen R&B star Chris Brown is eyeing a September release for his sophomore Jive album, “Exclusive.” Brown, who has also written several songs this time around, says recording has been like “a family reunion.” Among the songwriter/producers working on tracks are several from his self-titled first outing — Bryan-Michael Cox, the Underdogs, Sean Garrett and [...]

Usher Finds ‘Magic’ With Jermaine Dupri On New Songs

ATLANTA — These days, Usher is busy listening to new bass lines and drumbeats being offered up by producers vying to have him sing on their tracks. The singer is back in the studio working on his new album, but as MTV News recently reported, he’ll be hearing another type of music in the not-too-distant [...]

Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Babyface

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced today the signing of legendary singer/songwriter, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, to an exclusive, worldwide agreement. David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group said of the signing, “Babyface has long been one of our industry’s leading lights as a writer, artist, producer and entrepreneur. He has written, produced and [...]