Ms. Keys covers “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)”: “I’ve been so overwhelmed by all of your birthday love that I HAD to do something extra special for you! Love to you!!! Big shout to Crystal Waters for your inspiration!… New Music!! B.N.M Part 2!!!!” – Alicia

50 Cent borrows Alicia Keys hook from her recent Swizz Beatz collabo of the same name, remixed by Dr. Dre and Eminem, with new verses from Fif and Dre. Updated with the full length version of the track.

Fifty speaks with UK’s Digital Spy about his next Interscope LP, Street King Immortal, mentioning that the contractual process “was a headache, but worked itself out”. He also revealed that the first single will be “New Day”, featuring Dr. Dre and Alicia Keys, and let the artwork loose earlier today.

Swizz Beatz talks about collaborating with Chris Brown and Ludacris on his new single “Everyday Birthday,” his mixtape “Limitless,” and his wife Alicia Keys’ upcoming album.

New video for Swizzy’s Reebok campaign.

Swizzy’s new Monster Mondays release pairs him with wifey to celebrate the life of their newborn sun, Egypt. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Swizz Beatz + Alicia Keys + Eve – “Speechless” via: MM

Eminem leads the pack this year with TEN nominations for next years 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, happening on Feb 13, 2011. Check out some of the nods below – we’ve italicized our predictions (not our picks)…. Album Of The Year Recovery – Eminem Need You Now – Lady Antebellum The Fame Monster – Lady Gaga [cont.]

Ms. Keys and child perform “Empire State of Mind”, “No One”, and other hits at today’s FIFA World Cup Kickoff concert. It’s a celebration, bitches.

The Associated Press reported today that Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys are officially engaged and plan on marrying later this year at a private ceremony.In addition,after weeks of rumors and speculation,the couple also confirmed that they are expecting their first child.

Yes, we realize tracks from this LP are leaking left and right, so this is the last song we will be previewing from Drake’s June 15th release. Here it is, full song, CDQ, no tags for your listening pleasure. Let’s leave the rest behind the cellophane, huh? You’ll thank us later. Blogging with integrity, imagine [cont.]

The remix that was rumored about months ago is finally here. This remix was talked about before Ms. Keys album even dropped. Check it out below. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Alicia Keys + Drake – “Un-Thinkable (I’m Ready) (Remix)”

Drake debuted another new track from Thank Me Later, last night in San Francisco. This one will feature Alicia Keys. Shout to Box Kev on the footage.

Another day, another new freestyle/remix from Shyne. This time he goes int a little longer with two verses, one at the beginning at one towards the end. Check it out below. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] LISTEN: Alicia Keys + Shyne – “Unthinkable (Remix)”

New remix from Lloyd Banks over the Alicia Keys track “Unthinkable.” Lloyd Banks is currently working on his next album, H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2), due out this Summer. Alicia Keys + Lloyd Banks – “Unthinkable (Remix)” (MP3)

A.Keys brought out both Jay-Z Beyonce during her performance at Madison Square Garden, performing her recent collaborative hits “On To The Next One” and “Empire State of Mind”, respectively.

This is kind of like when deejay’s traded their vinyl for Serato.

I keep saying this over and over, but Alicia Keys + Beyonce “Put It In A Love Song” is this year’s “Single Ladies”. As soon as the video drops, it’s over….. Fellow DJ’s, watch out for those napkins….

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Fact: Alicia Keys debut album, Songs in A Minor, was released in June 2001. Think about that folks, Alicia Keys has only been around for seven years. While this critic sat around, wasting his life, Ms. Keys has released four albums, won eleven Grammy’s, had seven number-one singles, starred in two films, written two books, and become an [cont.]

Alicia Keys has had such a meteoric rise to the top in such a short time that many may question how long will the 21 year old be able to burn her music into the memories of many. Forget the 10 million records sold from Songs in A Minor, forget her cleaning up at every single [cont.]