The Week In Pop

2 Chainz, Yellowcard Release New Albums; 98 Degrees Performs Friday + 'Married With Jonas' Premieres Sunday

Posted 8/13/12 12:15 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to).

It seems like 2 Chainz has been everywhere lately, from releasing mixtapes to featured guest spots on nearly everyone's singles to playing huge shows, and this week he drops his major label debut. Also, Yellowcard release their sixth studio album. The boys have been going nonstop since coming out of hiatus; in fact, fresh off the Warped Tour, they're headed straight into their European tour. Meanwhile, Fleetwood Mac gets the cover treatment by some of indie rock's finest, Incubus culls a career-spanning live CD/DVD set and Insane Clown Posse make three versions of their latest effort. Incidentally, they recently gave "Guy Code" pointers on "The Juggalo Code," in case you're planning to hit the Gathering of the Juggalos. It's also a big pop-on-TV week: 98 Degrees reunites for "VH1's Big Morning Buzz Live" and "Today" on Friday, and on Sunday, E! premieres "Married To Jonas," featuring Kevin Jonas and wife Danielle.

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+ 2 Chainz, Based On A T.R.U. Story: One of the most in-demand rappers in the game as of late (with assists on Kanye West's "Mercy," Justin Bieber's "Girlfriend" remix and Nicki Minaj's "Beez in the Trap," as well as opening for Nicki and Drake on tour), the Atlanta MC takes center stage for his major label debut album, with help from some famous friends of course. Check out he and Minaj's "I Luv Dem Strippers," "No Lie" with Drake and "Birthday Song" with Kanye West. As for the acronym "T.R.U."? "T.R.U. is an acronym for The Real University. It was something that I felt like hip-hop was missing for a while," he told RapFix.

+ Yellowcard, Southern Air: The pop-punk quintet took a three-year break before returning in 2011 to drop When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes, followed by relentless touring. The time off also reinvigorated their creativity, as they immediately recorded their follow-up, Southern Air, which references frontman Ryan Key's return home to Athens, Ga., during their hiatus. The catchy "Here I Am Alive" was cowritten by Patrick Stump, and We Are The In Crowd's Taylor Jardine pitches in with vocals. All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth and Hey Monday's Cassadee Pope also guest on the album. Other highlights include "Always Summer" and "Awakening."

+ Various Artists, Just Tell Me That You Want Me - A Tribute To Fleetwood Mac: After nearly five decades of making music, Fleetwood Mac have a wealth of landmark songs, and the all-star indie cast on this album does an wonderful job covering them with reverence along with their own personal takes. Universally adored "Landslide" (which in the past has been covered by Smashing Pumpkins and Dixie Chicks) is lovingly rendered by Antony and the Johnsons's Antony Hegarty. Other highlights come by way of The New Pornographers ("Think About Me"), Best Coast ("Rhiannon"), Lykke Li ("Silver Springs"), The Kills ("Dreams"), Washed Out ("Straight Back"), and MGMT ("Future Games").

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Wiz Khalifa + Curren$y And Niki And The Dove Release Albums; Olympic Closing Ceremony Airs Sunday

Posted 8/6/12 1:00 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests, and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to).

This week, it's Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y's How Fly mixtape birthday, and they're giving us the gift of new mixtape Live In Concert. #HappyBirthdayToUs! I'm adding another awesome Swedish act, Niki And The Dove, to my infinite list of reasons why I want to go to there. The duo release their impressive Instinct debut album stateside on Tuesday. Also, Rob Zombie curates remixes of his work on Mondo Sex Head (I don't even know what that means... but it's provocative). The popular CD compilation series, Now, releases two albums brimming with star power, and "American Idol" season seven runner-up David Archuleta drops his third album. The week ends spectacularly with Olympic Closing Ceremony, which features rumored performances by Ed Sheeran with One Direction. Meanwhile, there are reports Spice Girls, The Who, George Michaels, Emeli Sandé and Take That will perform.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

+ Wiz Khalifa And Curren$y, Live In Concert: We like when artists mark musical anniversaries with more music. Aug. 9 is Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y's third anniversary of their popular mixtape, How Fly, and to celebrate they're giving us tunes. "We did that all in 48 hours. We probably would've done it in less time, but I was on crutches getting from the couch to the booth," Curren$y said of the seven-song set on "RapFix Live." "When me and him work, there is never a structure to it," he added. "So, some stuff might be 11 minutes; some songs might be 30 seconds. But in that 30 seconds, you would've got like two hours' worth of game."

+ Niki And The Dove, Instinct: The Swedish electro duo featuring Malia Dahlstromm and Gustav Karlof release their first album, which may sound familiar as it houses several of their singles that have been ruling the blogosphere the last couple of years. Instinct is an apt name for their debut. The two have an instinctual understanding of electro-pop's most appealing elements: percolating dance beats, catchy refrains and evocative lyrics -- with added indie edge via Malia's cool, lissome vocals. Fans of the gothy, icy beauty of Fever Ray, The Knife and Zola Jesus will dig this addictive album. Highlights include "Tomorrow," "The Gentle Roar" and "DJ, Ease My Mind."

+ Rob Zombie, Mondo Sex Head: He's gearing up to play the "Twins of Evil" tour with Marilyn Manson and Korn, where the trio promise animatronic robots and other spooky theatrics in September, but for now the rocker releases his latest effort: a remix album. He's been playing the remix game through several albums long before EDM was a catchphrase, having released Super Sexy Swingin' Sounds back in 1996. Here, Rob handpicked the tunes to be remixed. Check out the 20-year-old "Thunder Kiss '65," which gets a fresh take via J Devil (aka Korn's Jonathan Davis). Also listen to Photek's seven-minute spin on "Living Dead Girl."

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Rick Ross, 'Sparkle' Soundtrack + Blur Release Albums; Ne-Yo Performs On 'Good Morning America'

Posted 7/30/12 12:15 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to).

This week, Rick Ross reminds us why he's the Bawse on his #soboss fifth studio album, and the late Whitney Houston's final recordings are released on Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Also, Blur celebrates the 21st anniversary of their debut album with a box set (incidentally, Blur penned two new songs for their headlining gig at the Olympics Closing Ceremony Concert in Hyde Park Aug. 12). Meanwhile, Benny Benassi curates a new EDM compilation for your dancing pleasure, and Joss Stone drops a sequel via her sixth effort. You might also recall us mentioning that 98 Degrees are reuniting? Well, start getting amped by watching Nick Lachey guest cohost on "Live With Kelly" Wednesday (with Joss Stone) through Friday, and catch Ne-Yo performing on "Good Morning America" on Friday, too.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

+ Rick Ross, God Forgives, I Don't: GFID leaked a week early, but unlike the album title implies, he rolled with it, tweeting, "#GFID out there so vibe to it..enjoy it..buy it Tuesday!!!" We agree; he is the Bawse, after all. He expresses duality -- the need for forgiveness and being street -- cinematically throughout GFID, and his collab list reads like a hip-hop encyclopedia. He taps rap legends on songs like "3 Kings" (Dr. Dre and Jay-Z), "Sixteen" (Andre 3000) and "Triple Beam Dreams" (Nas). There's also smooth added to the rap ("Maybach Music IV" with Ne-Yo, "Touch'n You" with Usher and "Rich Forever" with John Legend). Of course, he also stands tall alone, such as on "Hold Me Back."

+ Various Artists, Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: As Whitney Houston's final film and with the soundtrack housing her most recent recordings before her untimely death, the album has poignancy, despite the music being uplifting. Songs from her costars Jordin Sparks and Cee Lo Green are also featured. Check out Houston's "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" solo track, her duet with Jordin Sparks on the R. Kelly-produced "Celebrate" (the video is dedicated to Whitney), and the funky, horn-infused and rollicking "I'm a Man" by Cee Lo Green.

+ Blur, Blur 21: The Box: The box set comprises all of their seven studio albums, and marks the 21st anniversary of their underrated debut, Leisure. This limited edition set houses 18 CDs (Woo hoo!) with a whopping 65 previously unreleased songs, three DVDs and a 7-inch vinyl of a tune they recorded when they were called Seymour. It's the definitive release for the seminal Brit-pop group. In conjunction with the set, they're re-releasing the seven albums from their catalog individually, each with bonus material, for those who want to pick and choose.

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Jennifer Lopez & Passion Pit Release Albums; No Doubt Performs on 'Good Morning America'

Posted 7/23/12 12:35 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to.)

This week, we are treated to all the best hits over more than a decade from pop-queen and girl from the block, Jennifer Lopez. Make sure to watch her "Goin' In" video premiering on Wednesday at 7:50 p.m. ET. There's also a battle of the synth bands this week, and everybody wins. Passion Pit releases Gossamer, which chronicles frontman Michael Angelakos working through personal struggles; last week he also announced July tour date cancellations "to work on improving my mental health" via Passion Pit's website. This week, Purity Ring make their stellar full-length debut with the synth-poppy Shrines, The Gaslight Anthem drop their fourth album of rousing anthems (watch them play "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" Friday) and metalheads Slipknot also drop a "best-of" compilation. The weekend kicks off with No Doubt performing live during "Good Morning America" and Hot Chelle Rae on "Today" Friday.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

+ Jennifer Lopez, Dance Again...The Hits: This is J. Lo's first greatest hits album, and it spans her work from 1999 on through today. It includes classics cuts such as "Love Don't Cost A Thing," a Track Masters remix with Styles P and Jadakiss for "Jenny From The Block," and her current hits "Goin' In" with Flo Rida and "Dance Again" featuring Pitbull. Her Pitbull-assisted megahit, "On The Floor," also makes the set. Other guest collabs and remixes come by way of Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, Fabolous and Ja Rule. The Deluxe Edition includes three bonus tracks and a DVD with 11 music videos of her hits.

+ Passion Pit, Gossamer: Singer Michael Angelakos told MTV News their sophomore album was very personal, saying "Everything on the record's true, everything happened to me, I'm the one that made the mess and everyone else had to clean up around me." So where "Take A Walk" sounds like a bouncy political tune, it's actually about specific family members. "I'll Be Alright" plays like a codependency cautionary tale in reverse, pleasingly juxtaposed in a synth-swathed buoyancy. Even the slow jam "Constant Conversations" incites a soulful, hip-swaying groove. Dance yourself to catharsis.

+ The Gaslight Anthem, Handwritten: The Jersey boys return with another great album of fist-pumping straight-up rock 'n' roll anthems on their first album for new label Mercury Records. Brian Fallon's tales of driving, loving, losing and dying are delivered with his passionate grit-dusted vocals, with plenty of searing, soaring strutty guitar lines and "whoa-oh-oh," "Sha la la" and "Hey-ey-ey" shout-alongs. From the raucous "45" and the excellent "Howl" distilled into 2 minutes of awesome, to the wistful and reflective "National Anthem," it's a perfect soundtrack for a road trip or arena-level rock-out.

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Boys Like Girls, Nas + Michael Kiwanuka Release Albums; 'Teen Choice Awards' Airs Sunday

Posted 7/16/12 12:35 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to.)

Let's talk being real, bravery and beauty this week. Boys Like Girls mine rock and dance influences, being real for old fans while expanding their sound. Frank Ocean fearlessly and bravely opened up about his sexuality and many have embraced his openness; Channel Orange was digitally released early and physical copies drop Tuesday. Nas gets real about his personal life, too, on Life Is Good. Also, the February MTV UK's PUSH Artist of the Month Michael Kiwanuka and Milo Greene drop debut albums, while JEFF The Brotherhood hit with their first major label effort. The week ends with "Teen Choice Awards," hosted by Demi Lovato and "Glee"'s Kevin McHale. Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepsen, Flo Rida, No Doubt and DJ Pauly D perform.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

+ Boys Like Girls, Crazy World EP: In early 2011, the quartet was frustrated and took a break that lasted almost a year. "I think we took a break because the music industry had sort of moved on to dance, and it was scary for a rock band," frontman Martin Johnson told MTV News. The break seemed to rejuvenate them, and when they met to record, they mined both rock and dance. The teaser EP includes "Be Your Everything," "Life Of The Party" and "The First Time." The full album hits in the fall.

+ Nas, Life Is Good: On his 10th record, Nas traces relationships, from the tumultuous one with ex-wife Kelis on "Bye Baby" (the album cover features his ex's green wedding dress. Yet, Kelis took it in stride, giving props to his artistry despite their marriage's demise. "Daughters" is a father's ode to his teenage daughter Destiny and his shortcomings as a dad, and "Cherry Wine" features the late Amy Winehouse, the two imagining the ideal soul mate. It seems life is good with honest perspective.

+ Michael Kiwanuka, Home Again: The British soul singer's debut gets a Stateside physical release. He's already made waves overseas, having won the BBC Sound of 2012 prize. His warm tone and acoustic-to-lush renderings conjure legendary singers and songwriters (Otis Redding, Randy Newman, Bill Withers) on the vintage stylings of "Home Again" and "Rest," delivering a refinement that's impressive for a newcomer. The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach produced the bonus U.S. track "Lasan."

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Marina And The Diamonds, Azealia Banks + Of Verona Release Albums

Posted 7/9/12 12:15 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to.)

This week, Marina And The Diamonds challenges social mores via electropop on her new record, and she inspired our own Sam Lansky to write that she's "pretty much the coolest pop star ever." AGREED! She'll be on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Monday night. Meanwhile, Aesop Rock drops his first solo album in five years, and Serj Tankian releases his third solo studio effort on Tuesday. Both of them self-produced their albums; Serj hits "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Wednesday. Also, Duran Duran are releasing a live album, and JJAMZ's debut album streets. MTV PUSH Artist Of The Week Azealia Banks and 50 Cent both release delayed and much-anticipated mixtapes. Lastly, Nicki Minaj ushers in the weekend when she hits "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" on Friday.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

+ Marina And The Diamonds, Electra Heart: On her sophomore album, the Welsh pop chanteuse enlists heavyweight producers, including Dr. Luke, Diplo and Stargate, the latter of whom produced "Radioactive." Also peep the Dr. Luke, Diplo and Cirkut produced "Primadonna" and "Sex Yeah," which is a smart meditation on historical gender inequality: "If women were religiously recognized sexually/ We wouldn't have to feel the need to show our ass-ets to feel free." Sing it, sista!

+ 50 Cent, 5 (Murder By Numbers): 50 just dropped his new mixtape on Friday, and it won't cost you a cent, 50 or otherwise. You can download the mixtape for free. it was originally anticipated to be his official album release, but he tweeted, "My official Interscope album is called STREET KING IMMORTAL due out in nov." For now, he gives us 10 new tracks, gratis.

+ Azealia Banks, Fantasea Mixtape: Last month, she quit Twitter and on Tumblr said she wanted out of "the rap game", but just prior revealed there'd be a Styles P feature and talked to MTV News about the mixtape saying, "It's gonna be hip-hop, there's a lot of hip-hop on it." The single "Aquababe" is def in the rap vein, too. Confused if it's rap or not? Find out when the delayed mixtape hits Wednesday.

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Chris Brown And Flo Rida Release New Albums; Katy Perry's 'Part Of Me' 3-D Film Debuts

Posted 7/2/12 12:05 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to.)

Happy Birthday Week, America! As you prep for midsummer BBQs and spectacular fireworks displays (go BIG guys, but remember, safety first!), soundtrack the holiday fun with some new tunes. On Tuesday, Chris Brown releases his fifth album and Flo Rida drops his fourth record. Also revisit "American Idol" Season 11 with Top 10 song highlights. Meanwhile Asia -- the dudes who made the classic rock ballad charter "Heat of the Moment" and possibly inspired countless future birthdays, maybe even ours -- warm things up further with XXX (get your mind out of the gutter, people! That's Roman numeral talk for 30 years). And if there's not enough to celebrate already -- USA! USA! USA! -- Katy Perry's "Part Of Me" 3-D film hits theaters on Thursday.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

Tuesday, July 3

+ Chris Brown, Fortune: Lately he's been making more news out of controversy (from the recent reported scuffle with Drake to the Rihanna remix to Twitter beefs and feuds) than for his music, but we'll guess Team Breezy's happy to put the focus on a new album. On the 14-song set he teams up with Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa for "Till I Die," and "Mirage" features Nas. The Deluxe Edition includes five additional tunes.

+ Flo Rida, Wild Ones: On his new record the Miami rapper's trading some sugar with Jennifer Lopez on "Sweet Spot," which is about candy...or not (double entendre much? Also see "Whistle"). He also asks comic Keith Apicary to hilariously dance in the video for "Let It Roll," enlists Sia for an awesome chorus assist on "Wild Ones" and pairs with LMFAO's RedFoo on the club-ready "Run."

+ Various Artists American Idol Season 11 Top 10 Highlights: Relive American Idol's Season 11 with songs covered by several of the contestants. Joshua Ledet takes on James Brown's "It's A Man's Man's Man's World," runner-up Jessica Sanchez sings Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You," and Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips delivers a rendition of Damien Rice's "Volcano."

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Maroon 5, The Flaming Lips, + R. Kelly Release Albums; O Music Awards Stream Live Wednesday

Posted 6/25/12 12:05 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to.)

It's a big week for the boys in Maroon 5. Not only do they drop their latest album, Overexposed, tomorrow, but you can also catch their interview and "One More Night" video premiere tonight on MTV at 7:53 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, if you didn't score the Record Store Day vinyl-only release of The Flaming Lips And Heady Fwends, you're in luck with the CD version dropping on Tuesday. Cheer on the Okies as they try to break Guinness Book of World Records for most concerts in a 24-hour period during O Music Awards on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Also, R. Kelly turns on the old-school smooth, Interpol's Paul Banks goes solo, and alt-rockers Linkin Park and T he Offspring are back to rawk. The week ends with BET Awards, where Nicki Minaj, Usher, Rick Ross, G.O.O.D. music crew and more perform.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

Tuesday, June 26

+ Maroon 5, Overexposed: Somewhere between being newly single (holla!), judging on "The Voice" and making a movie, Adam Levine made time with his Maroon 5 bandmates to record the follow-up to 2010's Hands All Over that housed chart topper "Moves Like Jagger." The guys already have a hit on Overexposed via their collaboration with Wiz Khalifa on "Payphone." Peep a "One More Night" clip and catch the full video/interview on MTV tonight.

+ The Flaming Lips, The Flaming Lips And Heady Fwends: Their "heady fwends" span the genre gamut. From pop (Ke$ha "2012") to indie (Bon Iver "Ashes in the Air," Neon Indian "Is David Bowie Dying?") to legendary (Yoko Ono "Do It!," Nick Cave "You, Man? Human???") and more. Though their fwendship with Erykah Badu may be over, their trippy 10-minute collab on Ewan MacColl's "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" is mind-meltingly killer.

+ R. Kelly, Write Me Back: He may be battling the IRS, but on his record things are silky smooth. He's pressed pause on his epic "Trapped In The Closet" (new chapters are reportedly in the works) in favor of going old-school with the Motown vibes of "Share My Love," which makes the baby-making command to "Populate, make the world better." Also check out "Feelin' Single," where he soothes heartbreak with the blissful side of being single: being free to find new love.

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Justin Bieber, Walk The Moon + Fiona Apple Release Albums; 'Bieber Live' Airs Tuesday On MTV

Posted 6/18/12 12:34 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, News, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to.)

It's Bieber Fever week! Time for Beliebers everywhere to #Believe as Justin Bieber drops his long-awaited studio album. Also, check out "Bieber Live," Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. MTV PUSH artists Walk The Moon release their eponymous album; tune in to "VH1's Big Morning Buzz" for their interview and live performance on Wednesday. Fiona Apple blows minds (and word counts) with her 23-word titled The Idler Wheel... album; she'll be on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" tonight. Meanwhile, rockers Smashing Pumpkins and Blood On The Dance Floor also release new studio efforts.

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

Tuesday, June 19

+ Justin Bieber, Believe: On Justin's second effort, he's matured, demonstrating he's equally ready to be a good "Boyfriend," or "party like it's 3012 tonight" on the dubstep-tipped "Beauty and a Beat" with Nicki Minaj. His softer side gets showcased when he trades rhymes with Drake on "Right Here." And on his confrontational track "Maria," he channels Michael Jackson to address the false paternity accusation that surfaced last year, showing he can turn bad situations into danceable ones.

+ Walk The Moon, Walk The Moon: You voted their song "Anna Sun" -- the effervescent tune whose chorus "This house is falling apart" is ridic addictive -- as the song of the summer, and now the Midwesterners release their full-length album. Extra props to the guys for naming a song after food ("Quesadilla"), which is actually about a crush and not the yummy snack. There's also the ode to "Lisa Baby," a dancing queen girlfriend.

+ Fiona Apple, The Idler Wheel...: It's been a long seven-year wait for Fiona's return, and if she needed that time to produce such a versatile performance and poetic lyricism, the wait was definitely worthwhile. She plays with cadences and syllable trills ("Every Single Night," "Jonathan,") and summons gritty about-to-fall-apart tones on "Daredevil." And on "Valentine," a soft rhythmic heartbeat is aflutter with piano and strings. The album's awash in off-kilter piano and minor-key push-and-pulls, which augment her emotive vocals.

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Usher, Waka Flocka Flame And Far East Movement Release Albums; Justin Bieber Performs On 'Today Show'

Posted 6/11/12 12:48 pm EST by Althea Legaspi in Celebrity, Music, The Week In Pop

Welcome to Buzzworthy's "The Week In Pop," where we round up new album releases, talk show musical guests and TV performances by your favorite pop stars and more (so you don't have to).

Get into the groove this Tuesday with a mix of albums housing songs destined for the dance floor and poolside jamming. Usher releases album number seven rife with bedroom come-ons and club joints, while Canada's Metric wrap electropop around intelligent themes on their fifth effort. Waka Flocka Flame, Far East Movement and Diplo drop the hip-hop beats that will flavor the summer, while Hot Chip's synth-happy gems inspire the romantic in all of us. Meanwhile on the telly, Justin Bieber gets the weekend party started on "Today Show."

NEW ALBUM RELEASES

Tuesday, June 12

+ Usher, Looking 4 Myself: Whether he's coaxing someone out of their clothes ("Lemme See" featuring Rick Ross), onto the dance floor ("Euphoria") or both ("Scream"), Usher keeps it silky smooth, from his soulful R&B vocals to his falsetto trills. He also gets more personal on tracks like the Diplo-produced "Climax," which the recently divorced Usher described as "the crescendo of a relationship" to MTV News.

+ Waka Flocka Flame, Triple F Life: Friends, Fans And Family: He told MTV Hive that on his last album "I was mad as hell," and that for this one "I'm just going for the crown of king crunk daddy, for this party scene that developed into pop." And he does bring the (booty-bumping) party with the Drake-assisted "Round of Applause" and "I Don't Really Care" featuring Trey Songz.

+ Far East Movement, Dirty Bass: They made splashes in 2010 with "Rocketeer" and "Like A G6" -- the first song by an Asian-American band to top a Billboard chart. Now the group releases Dirty Bass's Deluxe Version, featuring two exclusive songs "Shake Ya Rump" and "Change Your Life" with Flo Rida. Other guests include Justin Bieber and a RedFoo-assisted remix ("Live My Life"), Tyga ("Dirty Bass") and Tokio Hotel ("If I Die Tomorrow").

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