Keri Hilson is one busy lady. In addition to prepping her debut album In a Perfect World…, the singer/songwriter has been recruited to work on Britney Spears’ forthcoming sixth studio album. Hilson previously contributed to the pop star’s current album, 2007’s Blackout, penning the hit “Gimme More,” which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Rap-Up TV spoke with Timbaland’s protégé on the set of her Rap-Upcover shoot about her experience working with Spears.
Rap-Up TV caught up with Teyana Taylor at her shoot for the cover of Rap-Up’s Summer 2008 issue co-starring Keri Hilson and Solange. The self-proclaimed “Teen President” spoke about who she’s working with on her debut album From a Planet Called Harlem, her experience on MTV’s “My Super Sweet 16,” and what’s on her iPod.
Rap-Up TV goes behind-the-scenes with “Get It Girl” Keri Hilson at her Rap-Up cover shoot in West Hollywood, CA. Ms. Keri was all smiles as she dished about getting her start in songwriting, working with Mary J. Blige, what’s on her iPod, and which two megastars she’d like to write hits for (Hint: They’re both recluses).
Rap-Up TV was on set with Nelly at his Los Angeles photo shoot for the cover of Rap-Up’s Summer 2008 issue. Go behind-the-scenes and hear from the man of steel himself as he discusses the prospect of topping Country Grammar with Brass Knuckles, collaborating with Fergie on “Party People,” and where hip-hop is headed.
Pick up your copy of the magazine today to read the exclusive interview and see the brand new photos.
Keri Hilson and Solange Knowles introduce their Summer 2008 cover of Rap-Up, which also features Teyana Taylor. Check out the cover starring the three lovely ladies and purchase your copy at newsstands or online.
Get to know Jermaine Dupri’s latest discovery, Dondria a.k.a. Phatfffat, in this exclusive Rap-Up TV interview.
The R&B singer was discovered by J.D. on YouTube after she posted several videos of herself singing songs such as Alicia Keys’ “If I Ain’t Got You” and Ciara’s “Promise.” Now with a major label deal on Island Def Jam, Dondria is set to release her debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat on July 29th.
Rap-Up TV and Solange were on the red carpet at the IGA “Creme of the Crop” Dinner at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills last week. The youngest Knowles daughter spoke about her new album SoL-AngeL and The Hadley St. Dreams (read our preview), her second single “Sandcastle Disco” featuring Q-Tip, and a possible collaboration with U.K. pop sensation Duffy.
Keri Hilson can also be seen in the clip. Watch our interview with Keri on Rap-Up TV.
In part 2 of our interview with Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, the super producer spoke exclusively to Rap-Up TV about reuniting with Britney Spears and Brandy for their new albums.
Rap-Up TV hit up the red carpet at the 2nd Annual Interscope Geffen A&M “Creme of the Crop” Dinner at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.
We spoke with Melody Thornton about the new Pussycat Dolls album, will.i.am on Barack Obama, Sean Garrett (whose working with PCD, Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, and Jennifer Hudson), Wale, Kardinal Offishall, and Colby O’Donis. Also look for appearances from Fergie, Keri Hilson, and Solange Knowles.
We’ll be posting separate interviews with Solange and Keri Hilson later on. See photos from the event here.
