Solange stays True to herself on her upcoming EP. Due November 27 via Terrible Records, the digital release will feature 7 tracks including the single “Losing You,” while a physical version will arrive in January. She has revealed the red cover art, with the title faintly visible in the background.
The follow-up to her 2008 album Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams is a mélange of kicky dance tracks co-written and produced by Devonté Hynes (Blood Orange). “There was an instant, musical chemistry,” says Solange of her collaborator.
Where can you find Jay-Z bouncing to some pretty girly music in a sea of colorful oxfords, natural hair, and random art? At Solange’s listening event in New York City, of course. The constantly evolving chanteuse, never just known as Beyoncé’s little sister, is set to drop her EP, True, on iTunes on November 27. The record is a mélange of kicky dance tracks co-written and produced by Devonté “Dev” Hynes, who giddily admitted, “There’s no one in the world I’d rather have worked with on this than Solange.”
Fresh from their romantic European getaway, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian brought their fashion A-game to the Angel Ball 2012 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Mr. West looked sharp in a tuxedo, while Kim was beaming in a blue slit dress. ‘Ye surprised his girlfriend by taking her to Italy over the weekend to celebrate her 32nd birthday. He wined and dined her, and there were even rumors that he proposed.
“Kanye surprised me for my birthday and took me to Italy!” wrote Kim on her blog. “This has been the most incredible, romantic trip ever!!”
Another glamorous couple, Ashanti and Nelly, showed up to the ball in black. Nelly also got on the mic to perform. Solange wowed in a plunging dress, while her mother Tina Knowles was more conservative with her fashion.
Rita Ora lifted spirits at the launch of Absolut Tune in New York on Tuesday night. The “R.I.P.” singer provided the entertainment, while Solange hosted with Charlotte Ronson to celebrate the debut of the white wine and premium vodka fusion. Both ladies wowed in white; Rita in an oversized blazer and sheer top, while Solange wore a cut-out dress.
Rita has been announced as a performer for the 2012 MTV EMAs on November 11. Before taking the stage in Frankfurt, she will begin her intimate U.S. tour on October 23 in Santa Ana, Calif., with special guest Iggy Azalea.
Solange, whose new single “Losing You” was released to iTunes last week, will host a second launch event on November 13 in Miami.
Late last night, Solange debuted her new single and video for “Losing You.” If you purchased the song on iTunes, you may have also noticed the B-side “Sleep in the Park.” The soul sister keeps love alive on the Prince-inspired record. “We got a long, long way to go/ We can survive on love, baby,” sings Solo over a clapping beat. Get into her groove.
After a four-year hiatus, Solange returns with the feel-good video for her new single “Losing You.” The colorful clip was directed by Melina and shot in Cape Town, South Africa, with members of the stylish Le Sapeurs subculture. The fashionista rocks Suno, Kenzo, DVF, and J. Crew in the vibrant visuals.
“When Melina and I decided to film ‘Losing You’ in South Africa, we really didn’t have a real firm concept in place,” the 26-year-old singer told Pitchfork. “It was sort of a grab a camera and let’s go moment. I knew I wanted to capture a couple things: the vibe of our friendship and all of the crazy escapades we’ve gotten ourselves into all over the world, and the abstract and elegant Le Sape Society (Society for the Advancement of People of Elegance) formed in the Congo which was documented by Daniele Tamagni in his Gentleman of Bacongo book. We called Daniele to guide us, and some of my friends from New York came down to Cape Town and we all had a very damn good time.”
Penned by Solange and Dev Hynes and produced by Blood Orange, the funky record is available now on iTunes via Terrible Records. The B-side, “Sleep in the Park,” features Of Montreal’s Kevin Barnes.
Solange invites her friends over for a house party in the vibrant teaser for her new single “Losing You.” The fashionista rocks Suno, Kenzo, DVF, and J. Crew in the clip, which was inspired by the 1995 movie Clueless.
“We’re playing a typical party game called ‘Suck and Blow.’ It was based on something Solange had seen in Clueless,” said director Alan Del Rio Ortiz. “She just really liked the idea of having her friends together in a room. We tried to find an interesting way to connect everyone and bring them together to show that this is her new style, her new look, her new sound. It’s kind of a reintroduction to her work.”
The film is one of her favorites. “If you haven’t seen Clueless, it will change your life. It’s such an iconic moment in time, especially for my generation,” said the 26-year-old singer.
Solange’s last album SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams was released in 2008. “It’s been about three or fours years since I’ve put out music, so I just want to set up the project with a great visual,” she told MTV Style.
Penned by Solange and Dev Hynes and produced by Blood Orange, “Losing You” will be released digitally on October 2 via Terrible Records. Go behind the scenes below and watch the teaser here.
Azealia Banks made a new friend when she traveled to Milan for Fashion Week. The Harlem rapper bonded with Solange at the Just Cavalli show on Friday. The fashion darlings shared a laugh in the front row while watching the models strut down the runway. After congratulating the designer on his latest collection, Banks entertained guests at the Just Cavalli store opening.
“my girl @solangeknowles’s fro be SHININ’ !!” tweeted Azealia, who plans to release a video for “Esta Noche,” the Montell Jordan-sampled cut off her mixtape Fantasea.
Check out more pics from their fashionable night out.
