BV Buzz can officially report that Solange Knowles is no longer signed to Interscope/Geffen Records.
This news is no shock to me – quoting a song from Solange's 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams' CD, 'I Told You So' – as this column originally reported that the label intended to part ways with Beyonce's little sister on April 7.
(Read: 'Music World Moves: Kelly Rowland & Solange Knowles Record Deal Drama.')
BV Buzz's previous story caused a firestorm of backlash from both Solange and her father and manager, Mathew Knowles.
At the time, Knowles sent over this unedited statement: "Our joint venture with Music World and Interscope/Geffen/A&M is very much in placed for Solange. It's very disappointing in recent days the amount of false statements in the marketplace from Solange being drop to me accused of being Kelly Rowland's father."
(BV Buzz never reported anything about Knowles being Rowland's father.)
Additionally, Solange took to Twitter to blast this columnist by writing: "Ren and Stimpy "you stooppid idioots part 19″ lol. Today, April 7, 09 I am still on Music World/Geffen/ Interscope records..."
There was
also a lot of behind-the-scenes begging and pleading to have the story killed and removed. Nonetheless, it was true all along.
Denials aside, BV Buzz has learned that the label parted ways with Solange about 30 days after our initial story ran.
"They just waited for the buzz to die down and quietly ended their relationship with her," a source close to the label told us.
Though Solange has been recording new music for her third solo CD, that music is being recorded independently, as she has yet to ink a new deal with another label.
Maybe she'll title that CD 'I Apologize' and dedicate it to me.
BV Buzz reached out to Music World Entertainment for a new comment on this story, though since the company lied once, I'm sure it will lie again.
Here's what folks there had to say: "Solange felt it necessary to go with a smaller independent label that focuses more on the alternative genre, one that reflects her music style and artistry. Solange is working on a new album, and the label will be announced shortly. The relationship with Interscope is excellent and the current album, 'Sol-Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams,' is still being worked through the Music World/ Interscope joint venture with consistent weekly sales."
Black Music Notes Mar. 19
3/19/09: Rihanna / Chris Brown
Contrary to previous claims that Rihanna and Chris Brown reunited in the studio last month to record a new duet, record producer Polow Da Don recently confirmed that the couple recorded the newly surfaced track last year. "The reports are inaccurate," Polow's publicist, Laura Wright, told US magazine. "The duet was recorded long before the incident." According to People, the track, reportedly titled 'Bad Girl,' was intended to be on the soundtrack for 'Confessions of a Shopaholic,' but the song was eventually recorded by the Pussycat Dolls.
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3/19/09: Kanye West / The Dream
Seven years ago this month, music heavyweights R. Kelly and Jay-Z released their highly anticipated collaborative album 'The Best of Both Worlds.' Now it appears Kanye West and The Dream are vying to work on a similar project. "Everybody is trying to talk us into it," Dream told 'MTV News' of his and West's friends and business associates. "It was first thought of by me. I was in Miami at the time, and I gave Kanye a call and said, 'The best thing would be for me and you to do an album.'... Let's take the best of both worlds and put it on a CD and try to make something we can sell to the consumers. He says he's with it. We're gonna try to make it happen." For now, you can catch Kanye on Dream's potential third single 'Walking on the Moon,' which is featured on his newly released album 'Love vs. Money.'
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3/19/09: The Miracles
Legendary Motown group The Miracles is the latest musical act to receive a Hollywood star on the world-renowned Walk of Fame. The 'Ooo Baby, Baby' singers were presented with the 2,381st star on March 20 by Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO Leron Gubler. Motown founder Berry Gordy and Stevie Wonder were also on hand as guest speakers for the ceremony.
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3/19/09: Chester Gregory
After several years of blowing audiences away on the 'Great White Way,' Broadway Star and R&B soul recording artist Chester Gregory is preparing the release of his debut album 'In Search of High Love.' The March 31 release finds the multitalented singer introducing himself as a thoughtful and sensitive songwriter blessed with a voice that captivates and demands attention. "While I've thoroughly enjoyed performing on Broadway -- eight shows a week and telling other people's amazing stories -- now it's time for me to share my own," explained Gregory. Highlights of 'In Search of High Love' include the poetic 'Clouds to the Ground,' the crossover-bound 'Say it's Over' and Jackie Wilson's soaring 1967 chart-topper 'Higher and Higher.'
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3/19/09: Sammy Davis Jr.
Altovise Davis, the widow of Rat Pack member Sammy Davis Jr. , recently died at the age of 65. Two days prior to her death, she was admitted to Los Angeles'Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after suffering a stroke. The couple, who met in 1967 on the set of the musical 'Golden Boy,' married in 1970 and remained together until Davis' untimely death of throat cancer in 1990.
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3/19/09: Earth, Wind & Fire
Iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Earth, Wind & Fire is set to hit the road this summer for a 30-city tour beginning June 5 in Orange Beach, AL. In addition to Maurice White and company gracing the stage will be pop-rock band Chicago, which will perform a full show before joining for a final set together, according to Billboard. The tour will conclude on Aug. 1 in Lake Tahoe, NV.
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3/19/09: Kim Burrell
Gospel vocalist Kim Burrell is on deck to release her first new album in nine years titled 'No Ways Tired.' The project's title is inspired by gospel pioneer James Cleveland's classic of the same name. In addition to covering Cleveland's hit, Burrell also tapped other timeless classics including 'My Faith Looks Up to Thee,' 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus,' 'O Lamb of God,' and 'I Surrender All.' There are also a few originals. 'No Ways Tired' is set to hit stores April 7 via Shanachie Records.
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3/19/09: Mike Jones
Despite being on hiatus since the release of his debut album 'Who Is Mike Jones?' Houston's own Mike Jones is ready to make his mark on the charts once again with the release of 'The Voice.' Jones' sophomore effort is packed with some of the industry's most talented artist including, Lil' Wayne, T-Pain, Devin the Dude, Hurricane Chris and Twista. He's had recent success with his latest single 'Next To You,' which is currently number 16 on Radio and Records Rhythmic charts. "For the past four years, I have been doing a lot of restructuring, getting this record right, making sure my business is right and more," Jones said of his hiatus. "Now, I am ready to finish what I started. I'm hoping my fans will feel 'The Voice' was worth the wait." Mike Jones 'The Voice' is due in stores April 28.
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3/19/09: Prince
With the recent announcement that Michael Jackson will return to the stage this summer, another influential artist is also planning to make his return. Beginning March 25, Prince will be performing on the 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno' for three consecutive nights. In addition, the 'Little Red Corvette' singer is also readying the Mar. 29 release of his two new albums 'LOtUSFLOW3R' and 'MPLSoUND.' Prince is the latest artist to promote a release through multiple late-night talk show performances. U2 also recently performed five nights in a row on the 'Late Show with David Letterman' in support of its new album 'No Line on the Horizon.'
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By: ren on 10/30/2009 4:02PM
Chill out on all the bragging and "getting back at" the Knowles for dissing you. Big deal you were "right." The way this is written, it's not news...nothing about why the dropped her (although if you've listened to her music and compared her sales to Beyonce, it's probably no secret).
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By: king on 10/30/2009 4:56PM
Keep your head up and,just keep on singing!
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By: C.B on 10/30/2009 5:04PM
If she had as much talent as she has attitude, I doubt this topic would even exist right now.
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By: wintermintgirl on 10/30/2009 5:36PM
who cares! she has no talent and her sister beyonce .... can't sing. if you asked beyonce to sing a song - beginning to end - using just her tone she'd fail miserably. these women are not musicians they were created by the best image/marketers in the industry to make mass amounts of money.
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By: MrsC on 11/06/2009 2:56PM
I agree with you 100%, why other people can't see beyond the booty shaking and weave is beyond me. There are so many talented singers out there that do not get their fair due. Singers like Melanie Fiona, Jazmine Sullivan, Chrisette Michele and Natasha Bedingfield just to name a few.
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By: pcblst on 11/02/2009 8:17AM
I heard her sing a song on Tyra Bank's show and it didn't sound good.
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By: Tanai on 11/02/2009 4:39PM
She shouldn't wear her hair like that. Not a good look for her in my opinion.
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By: IMC on 11/02/2009 4:42PM
She shouldn't even have a recording contract,she sucks.Luck for her she has connections.
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By: Cassie on 11/03/2009 8:19AM
They are who they are. They had the best image/marketers, and besides Jay-Z love him some B. Tell him he got a no sing wife. B got the potiental and J made sure he bought it out.
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By: Sus7637 on 11/03/2009 10:19AM
Why dont you typical blk self racists leave this woman alone and quit knockin her down because she's just her doing her,and Beyonce is just being Beyonce. so what she's not her sister and isn't doing as well as Beyon,everybody has their own voice and style (well most) and shouldn't try to mimic others to get rich and to get ahead in the music world. leave her be,and just wish her well in all that she does. its hurts that bad for you self racists to do that huh!
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