Melanie Fiona debuts music video for new single ‘Change the Record’

Melanie Fiona has unveiled the music video for her new single online.

“Change the Record” – which features B.O.B – is taken from the Canadian singer/songwriter’s sophomore album, “The MF Life,” out now via Universal Music Group / Street Records Corporation / Republic Records.

The track was co-written by Andrea Martin, whose credits include “Craziest Things” by Cheryl Cole [Universal Music Group / Polydor Records], “See Me Like This” by Stooshe [Warner Music Group / Future Cut Recordings] and “When It Hurts” by Leona Lewis [Sony Music Entertainment / RCA Records].

Production credits were handled by Carlos “L.O.S. Da Maestro” McKinney, who is also responsible for “Nobody’s Business” by Rihanna featuring Chris Brown [Universal Music Group / Island Def Jam Recordings], “Hey Sexy” by Keyshia Cole [Universal Music Group / Geffen Records] and “Schoolin’ Life” by Beyonce Knowles [Sony Music Entertainment / Columbia Records].

Ne-Yo premieres music video for new single ‘Forever Now’

Ne-Yo has premiered the music video for his new single online.

“Forever Now” marks the fourth promotional single from the American singer/songwriter’s fifth album, “R.E.D.,” which is available now via Universal Music Group / Compound Entertainment / Motown Records.

The follow-up to “Let Me Love You” was written by Shaffer “Ne-Yo” Smith along with Allen Arthur, Clayton Reilly, Keith Justice, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Paul Baumer and Maarten Hoogstraten. Meanwhile, production credits were handled by Stargate, Bingo Players and Phatboiz.

Marsha Ambrosius debuts new single ‘Cold War’ online

Marsha Ambrosius has debuted her new single online.

“Cold War” marks the first promotional single from the British singer/songwriter’s upcoming sophomore album, “Friends & Lovers,” which is scheduled for release in 2013 via Sony Music Entertainment / RCA Records.

The track – available for download from December 11 – was written by Marsha Ambrosius along with Sean “Elijah Blake” Fenton and Thomas Wesley Pentz. Meanwhile, production credits were handled by Diplo and Picard Brothers.

“Friends & Lovers” serves as the follow-up to 2011’s “Late Nights & Early Mornings.” That release debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart. It also delivered three hit singles in the shape of “Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player),” “Far Away” and “Late Nights & Early Mornings.”

[Listen] Marsha Ambrosius – Cold War

Rihanna teams up with Rock City, Mike WiLL Made It on new single ‘Pour it Up’

Rihanna has unveiled the official artwork for her new single online.

The Barbadian songstress has dubbed “Pour it Up” as the second promotional single from her seventh album, “Unapologetic,” which is available now via Universal Music Group / Island Def Jam Recordings.

The track was written by Timothy and Theron Thomas of Rock City, who previously collaborated with the artist on “Loud” single “Man Down.”

Production credits were handled by Michael “Mike WiLL Made It” Williams, who is also responsible for hit singles “Neva End” by Future featuring Kelly Rowland [Sony Music Entertainment / Epic Records] and “Do You Know What You Have?” by Brandy [Sony Music Entertainment / RCA Records].

“Unapologetic” serves as the follow-up to 2011’s “Talk That Talk,” which debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart. It also delivered hit singles “We Found Love,” “You Da One” and “Where Have You Been.”

Nicole Scherzinger confirms new single ‘Boomerang’

Nicole Scherzinger has confirmed the title of her new single.

“Boomerang” marks the first promotional single from the American singer/songwriter’s upcoming sophomore album, which will be released in 2013 via Universal Music Group / Interscope Records.

The still-untitled collection serves as the follow-up to 2011’s “Killer Love,” which debuted at number eight on the UK Albums Chart. It also boasted hit singles “Poison,” “Wet,” “Don’t Hold Your Breath,” “Right There” and “Try with Me.”

Songwriters and producers backing Scherzinger on the project are Toby Gad (Rihanna, Justin Bieber), Cathy Dennis (Britney Spears, Janet Jackson), William “will.i.am” Adams (Rita Ora, Justin Timberlake), Dallas Austin (Chris Brown, Kevin McCall), Shondrae “Bangladesh” Crawford (Marsha Ambrosius, Nicki Minaj) and Dwayne “Dem Jointz” Abernathy (Brandy, Christina Aguilera).

will.i.am, Britney Spears premiere music video for new single ‘Scream and Shout’

will.i.am has premiered the music video for his new single online.

“Scream and Shout” marks the fifth promotional single from American hip hop artist and record producer’s fourth album, “#willpower,” which is due in early 2013 via Universal Music Group / will.i.am Music Group / Interscope Records.

The track – which features Britney Spears – was written by William Adams along with Jeff “Basto!” Martens and Jean Baptiste Kouame, whose recent credits include “I’m Ready” by Tulisa Contostavlos [Universal Music Group / Island Records], “Breakfast (Syrup)” by Kreayshawn featuring 2 Chainz [Sony Music Entertainment / Columbia Records] and “The Boys” by Nicki Minaj featuring Cassie [Universal Music Group / Republic Records].

Meanwhile, “#willpower” serves as the follow-up to 2007’s “Songs about Girls.” That release debuted at number thirty eight at the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart. It also delivered three hit singles in the shape of “I Got it From My Mama,” “Heartbreaker” and “One More Chance.”

Lauriana Mae collaborates with Stacy Barthe for debut album

American singer/songwriter Lauriana Mae has added Stacy Barthe to the list of songwriters for her upcoming as-yet-untitled debut album, which will be released in 2013 via Warner Music Group / Atlantic Records.

Recent songwriting credits by Barthe include “When It’s All Over” by Alicia Keys [Sony Music Entertainment / RCA Records], “Speak Ya Mind” by Estelle [Warner Music Group / Atlantic Records] and “Like I Love You” by Melanie Fiona [Universal Music Group / Republic Records].

She also teamed up with hitmakers John “Legend” Stephens, Andre “Dre” Lyon, Marcello “Cool” Valenzano, Chauncey “Hit-Boy” Hollis, Jamie XX, Andrew “Pop” Wansel, Warren “Oak” Felder, Nathaniel “Danja” Hills, Dwayne “Supa Dups” Chin-Quee, Dapo Tormiro, Andrew “Dru Brett” Harr, Jermaine “Mayne Zayne” Jackson, Fernando Garibay, Christopher Whitacre, Justin Henderson, Beau Dozier, William “will.i.am” Adams and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart.

Meanwhile, the new collection by Lauriana Mae will boast further songwriting contributions from Diane Warren (Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears), Andrea Martin (Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis), Claude Kelly (Brandy, Tamia), Makeba Riddick (Rita Ora, Ellie Goulding), Julie Frost (Loick Essien, Beyonce Knowles) and Katrina “Katt Rockell” Russ (Hal Linton, Marlon Roudette).

Stooshe debut official lyric video for ‘Hoochie Mumma’

Stooshe have debuted a new lyric video online.

“Hoochi Mumma” will be included on the British R&B group’s upcoming self-titled album, which will be released in the United Kingdom on March 2013 via Warner Music Group / Future Cut Recordings.

The track was co-written by Stooshe’s manager Joanna “Jo” Perry along with Darren Lewis and Tunde Babalola of Future Cut, who are also responsible for “Army of Two” by Olly Murs [Sony Music Entertainment / Syco Music / Epic Records], “Age” by Lianne La Havas [Warner Music Group / Atlantic Records] and “Case Closed” by Little Mix [Simco Limited / Sony Music Entertainment].

Meanwhile, the new collection by Stooshe is confirmed to boast further collaborations with Chris Braide (Lana Del Rey, Sia Furler), Andrea Martin (Leona Lewis, Rebecca Ferguson), Lindy Robbins (Jason Derulo, Toni Braxton), Shaznay Lewis (All Saints, Mutya Keisha Siobhan), Ed Drewett (The Wanted, Dionne Bromfield) and Inara George (Jason Mraz, The Bird and The Bee).

Sia Furler releases new ‘Diamonds’ performance video

Australian singer/songwriter Sia has posted a new performance video online.

“Diamonds” was recorded by Rihanna for her latest album “Unapologetic,” which recently debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart.

The track was written by Sia Furler and Benjamin “Benny Blanco” Levin along with Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel Storleer Eriksen of Stargate.

She previously collaborated with Levin by co-writing “Get Over You” for British songstress Neon Hitch [Warner Music Group / Reprise Records].

Meanwhile, other songwriting credits shared by Furler and Norwegian hitmakers Stargate include “Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)” by Ne-Yo [Universal Music Group / Motown Records] and “Kill, Fuck, Marry” by Nikki Williams [Universal Music Group / Island Def Jam Recordings].

The artist is currently recording her upcoming sixth album, which serves as the follow-up to 2010’s “We Are Born.” That release debuted at number two on the Australian Albums Chart. It also spawned hit singles “You’ve Changed,” “Clap Your Hands,” “Stop Trying,” “Bring Night” and “I’m in Here.”

Future, Kelly Rowland debut music video for new single ‘Neva End’

Future has debuted the music video for his new single online.

The hip hop recording artist – real name Nayvadius Wilburn – has teamed up with R&B singer/songwriter Kelly Rowland on “Love Song,” which marks the fifth promotional single from his debut album “Pluto 3D.”

The track was produced by Pierre “P-Nasty” Slaughter and Michael “Mike WiLL Made It” Williams, whose credits include “Do You Know What You Have?” by Brandy [Sony Music Entertainment / RCA Records] and “Pour it Up” by Rihanna [Universal Music Group / Island Def Jam Recordings].

In related news, Kelly Rowland will release her upcoming third album “Year of the Woman” in early 2013 via Universal Music Group / Republic Records. The new collection is preceded by lead single “Ice,” featuring Lil Wayne.

Other album contributors include Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Mariah Carey, Usher Raymond), Rock City: Timothy Thomas & Theron Thomas (Keri Hilson, Janet Jackson) and Jonas “Jay Jay” Jeberg (Nicki Minaj, Cassie Ventura).