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Timbo’s Prodigy

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Meet the first artist to officially be signed to Justin Timberlake’s label, Tennman Records. When Esmée, a 21-year-old Dutch singer, became popular on YouTube in 2006, Timbo took her under his wing and she never looked back.

Esmée is working on her first album, Outta Here, which will be out in August. She also recently wrapped up her music video, “Love Dealer,” where Timbo himself makes a cameo. The video, directed by The Malloys, shows the process of Esmée recording a song. “Justin sends Esmée out into the world and watches her career take off as he looks down on her from a rooftop,” according to People.

Hey, that could have been Bieber! Remember when Justin Bieber was just starting out last year? The teen sensation was torn between Tennman Records and Usher’s label, US Records. In the end, he signed with Usher.

Esmée’s been with Timbo since 2007, and although her career is on a steady rise, it isn’t just as grand as the Bieber fever. What does that say about Timbo as a music producer? Bieber did reveal that Usher’s offer was more interesting that Timbo’s, which made him choose US Records.

And if Justin Bieber’s phenomenal career is any indication of US Records’ skills, I believe Usher wins major points in this game.



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Raymond vs. Raymond: Who Wins?


After months of delay, Usher’s sixth and newest album Raymond vs. Raymond was finally released yesterday. The 14-track album features Usher’s signature R&B singing style, sprinkled with modern beats to update the 31-year-old’s sound.

Unfortunately, there’s nothing spectacular about the album to outdo his Confessions and 8701 days. Tracks in Raymond vs. Raymond talk about the usual booty calls (“Fooling Around”), hunk swagger (“There Goes My Baby”), and clubbing friskiness (“OMG”).

What would probably make the album more interesting is Usher’s emotional turmoil, which you will feel in his songs. The album was originally titled Monster vs. Raymond, but was later changed to Raymond vs. Raymond as inspired by the divorce movie Kramer vs. Kramer. Usher’s marriage to Tameka Foster recently collapsed, and he has been struggling to do better in his career, especially after his last album, Here I Stand, did not sell as expected.

I guess it’s that time in a legendary singer’s life where he/she launches a new album to update, and not to upgrade.

Usher Performs On ABC's Good Morning America

At least the fans had something to look forward to. The singer performed the track “Hey Daddy” in ABC's Good Morning America at the Nokia Theatre on March 30 in New York City. Check out his performance here:

Does he still have the “Yeah” swagger?



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Justin Bieber’s B-day Present


Justin Biber takes time to greet his rain-soaked faithful fans (Biebettes!) who were waiting outside his London hotel

When he turned 16 early this month, we all speculated what Justin Bieber would get for his birthday. He hinted that he wanted a Range Rover, but he didn’t get one from Diddy. Celebrity wishes always come true, so Justin’s mentor Usher handed him the keys to his new wheels.

According to Contact Music, the 31-year-old R&B singer bought the teen sensation his first car.

“I was in L.A [for my birthday],” Justin said. “I went to L.A. first and I had a party out there for all my friends and stuff and then we went to Toronto and had a family party up there. [Usher] helped buy me a car. He bought me a Range Rover. I can drive.”

I wonder how many Biebettes can fit in that Range Rover.



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Usher And Tameka Officially Divorced


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Usher and Tameka Foster Raymond are officially divorced. We heard news about Usher filing for divorce earlier this year and how Tameka was contesting the details. Last week, the court gave the final decision on the divorce - they are both officially single now!



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