Earlier this week, Justin Timberlake premiered the dashing lyric video for his comeback single “Suit & Tie.” On Friday, J.T. was back in front of the lens to shoot the real music video with Jay-Z in Redondo Beach, Calif. The dapper megastars shared a laugh while walking to their trailers in matching tuxedos. The pop prince held an umbrella for Hov, making for a funny photo opp for the paparazzi.
In addition to Jay-Z, T.I. revealed that he has worked with Justin on two or three records for his upcoming album The 20/20 Experience including one called “Goodbye Homey.”
“It’s saying goodbye to something that is very special to you,” Tip told MTV News of the Timbaland production. “Not necessarily a person; it could be a time of your life, it could be an experience, it could be a relationship, it could be a friend that’s passed on. ‘Goodbye Homey,’ it has so many meanings and definitions. So when you hear it, you absorb it, and then whatever it means to you is what we intended.”
Check out more pics of Justin and Jay on set and find out if Tip’s track makes the cut when The 20/20 Experience arrives on March 19.
Mindless Behavior is on a mission. The boys in black suited up and showed off some slick moves in the Erik White-directed video for “Keep Her On the Low,” the first single off their sophomore album All Around the World.
Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray, and Princeton play agents in the dance-heavy visuals. Rap-Up TV was on set as the teen sensations debuted their dapper look and spoke about the concept.
“We come into this abandoned warehouse and we find this briefcase and our manager, aka Agent Walter Millsap, is giving us directions on how to get on top of the roof in five minutes to throw a house party,” explained Agent Princeton.
Their wardrobe was inspired by Men in Black. “We’re taking it to a new level for 2013,” added Agent Roc. “This album is about us maturing—new styles, new look, everything. We’re just getting older.”
Last time we spoke with him, Ray Ray had a crush on Nicki Minaj, but he’s moved on. Find out which sexy superstar he and Princeton are crushing on these days (Hint: She’s from Barbados).
All Around the World drops March 12 followed by their documentary, Mindless Behavior: All Around the World, on March 15. They’re also plotting a tour. “We’re just excited to take over the world,” said Princeton.
Lil’ Kim was back in Brooklyn over the weekend to shoot a video for Tiffany Foxx’s single “Jay-Z,” on which she is featured. The Queen Bee rocked a custom Opening Ceremony varsity jacket as she filmed scenes with her blonde rap protégée, who is signed to her label International Rock Star Records.
Kimmy changed before getting in the passenger seat of a Maserati with her on-again boyfriend, Mr. Papers.
“Huge s/o to @LilKim u are nothing short of amazing! Luv u! #JAYZvideo is wrapped,” tweeted Tiffany following the all-day shoot.
Check out more on-set pics and listen to the song, which appears on Tiffany’s mixtape Yellow Tape.
Rita Ora escaped to paradise with Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Lion to shoot the video for their new collaboration “Torn Apart” this week. The blonde Brit lounged on the sunny beaches with Tha Doggfather while filming against the gorgeous backdrop of Thailand. A bikini-clad Rita showed off her hot body as she soaked up the sun and posed with some local children.
“This was amazing! I can’t wait for you to see this,” tweeted Rita, who didn’t want to leave the island. “No concept right now….I don’t wana go home tomorrow.”
The song is rumored to be the new single from Rita’s upcoming U.S. debut. She will also kick off her “Radioactive” tour on January 28 in the U.K.
Melanie Fiona put her acting chops on display while shooting the cinematic video for “Wrong Side of a Love Song,” the Grammy-nominated single off her sophomore album The MF Life. Rap-Up TV was on set as the Canadian songbird and director Larenz Tate brought the love story to life.
In the powerful narrative, an emotional Melanie cried, laughed, fought, and flirted with her sexy co-star Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls) while belting out the soulful ballad, produced by Jack Splash.
“It’s very raw and it’s acting, and it’s very, very truthful,” she said. “It was really a meeting of the minds and talents and artistry to bring this to you guys. We wanted to tell a powerful, powerful story.”
Melanie will be hitting the road again soon and has been recording her third album. “I really feel like it’s going to be the strongest body of work,” she said.
Rap-Up TV was on the front lines as Tamar Braxton shot the video for her hit single “Love and War” in Los Angeles last week. With her husband/manager Vincent Herbert by her side, the youngest Braxton sister got intimate for the cameras while cozying up to her hunky co-star at a mansion overlooking the Hollywood Hills.
“The concept is just about me and my man at home, and we’re just trying to figure out our relationship because it’s been so tumultuous,” explained the WE tv reality star. “We’re so in love and we wanna fix it, but we can’t escape all the obstacles that we’ve been going through. The video is all of those things—it’s passionate, it’s soft, it’s sexy, it’s sweet.”
Within 12 hours of its release, the R&B ballad shot to No. 1 on iTunes, something Tamar doesn’t take for granted. “I’m just so fortunate,” she said.
Her new album Love and War is due February 12 via Streamline Records. “It’s the music that I’ve always wanted to do,” shared Tamar. “It’s a true definition of who I am as a person. It’s upbeat, it’s fun, it’s opionated, it’s raw, and it’s great.”
You can expect more ballads and some other surprises including the R&B-flavored “The One,” the ratchet “Hot Sugar,” and a slow jam entitled “Finally,” which she wrote about her husband.
She’s received support from her sisters, who co-star with her on “Braxton Family Values.” “They sing the song all the time on my answering machine,” said Tamar. “They’re taking up crazy space, but they’re my sisters and without their support, I would be nothing.”
ATL stand up. Big Boi unites with his fellow ATLiens Ludacris and T.I. in the video for “In the A.” In the official behind-the-scenes clip, the OutKast MC keeps it pimpin’ as he storms the streets in what he calls his “wilderness outfit.” The trio takes it back to the ‘hood, rapping in front of a convenience store.
“We talkin’ about veterans, 12 years in the game. It don’t get no better than this,” said Luda, who sported his wintery gear.
“If I had to sum up the video in a word with a hyphen, I would say G-shit and that stands for gangster shit,” said director Alex Papadopoulos.
Look for the video premiere in the coming weeks. Big Boi’s sophomore album Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors debuts at No. 34 this week with 30,000.
Money ain’t a thing for Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz. The Young Money chief has enlisted the G.O.O.D. Music affiliate for “Rich as F**k (R.A.F.),” which is slated to be the next single off Weezy’s upcoming album I Am Not a Human Being II, due February 19. The Parris-directed video was recently shot and Young Money HQ has revealed the first pics from the set.
Weezy and 2 Chainz go way back. “That’s my friend. That’s not my rap buddy. That’s my real friend,” Tunechi previously told DJ Drama. “I know that guy when he didn’t know how to make no words rhyme. He’s ‘Tity baby, put it in the air’ for me. And all of a sudden this guy is killing it, he murdered the show. I was like, ‘That can’t be him up there.’ It’s weird to me.”
The two will hit the road together on Weezy’s European arena tour beginning in March. Click here for tour dates.
In addition to 2 Chainz, I Am Not a Human Being II is expected to feature contributions from David Banner, StreetRunner, Kane Beatz, Cool & Dre, Juicy J, and a collaboration with Drake and Future.
