Album Cover: India.Arie - ‘Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics’
India.Arie will release her fourth studio album Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics on February 10. The follow-up to 2006’s Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship features collaborations with Musiq Soulchild, MC Lyte, Keb Mo, and more. Rap-Up.com has exclusively obtained the cover and official tracklisting, which can be found below.

♫ India.Arie F/ Musiq Soulchild - “Chocolate High”
India.Arie has been one of the most amazing figures for African American women. She brings style, grace, and these amazing acoustic sounds that have you drooling for more. India.Arie’s runs are to die for. Currently, she’s working on her next volume for Testimony 2: Love & Politics. The track provided for your listening pleasure features Musiq Soulchild. These two team up to bring you love. Check out her latest and tell us what you think! LISTEN: India.Arie F/ Musiq Soulchi

Arie Arie Is On A “Chocolate High”
Soul diva India.Arie is giving her fans a Chocolate High for the Holidays. India is scheduled to debut her first single on Thanksgiving, November 27th, via her Myspace Page. Chocolate High will be the lead single from her new CD, Testimony: Love & Politics, and features R n’ B crooner and former boyfriend, Musiq Soulchild. Look for India’s new album to makes it’s way onto the charts on February 10, 2009. India’s last CD, Testimony: Life & Relationships debuted at the top of

Freida Pinto Next Hot Hollywood Star?
Freida Pinto is an Indian actress from Mumbai. She’s the most beautiful Indian woman I have ever seen. Her debut movie Slumdog Millionaire has won the People’s Choice Award at Toronto Film festival.

Novel - I Am Video
Featuring Ben Folds Five, Talib Kweli & Spree Wilson, this vid is a nice change of pace in the Rap game where a dose of reality is always welcome. Novel’s been around for awhile and it’s nice to see that he’s made it through the sinking ship that was Rawkus Records. I didn’t like him too much when I first heard him on Quality and Soundbombing 3. He sounded like a poor man’s Wyclef Jean at a time when the original was wearing a little thin. To his credit he stayed on t

American Idol beauty does india.arie
(link) whenever i watch people sing i can't help but stare about their jaw and it's quick movements when doing the "oooOoOoOOO" stuff haha. it weirds me out. but i dislike even more when they move their whole mouth while doing so. idk i'm not a pro singer so maybe they have to but shit bugs.(Reply to this)(Thread)(Expand) fixme 2008-12-17 08:12 am UTC (link) some people do it... they call it 'gospel jaw' Idk Idk!! I don't think they have to. I do it too *shrug* but mostly because I've watc

First Listen: Jennifer Hudson's Sex and the City Song
Jennifer Hudson is not only appearing in the Sex and the City movie – but the Dreamgirls Oscar-winner is lending her vocals to the film's soundtrack, as well. People.com has the official first listen of Hudson's song "All Dressed in Love," available May 27. The energetic track showcases the former American Idol contestant's powerful voice over horns, piano and string arrangements, which contribute to its disco-era feel. The song was written by MC Jack Splash and Gnarls Barkley's Cee-Lo Green. The

American Idol's Melinda Doolittle Returns
Remember "American Idol" alum, Melinda Doolittle? I do but I didn't watch much of the season she was on. I stopped watching "Idol" regularly years ago. Anyway Ms. Doolittle rises above the pack of contestants and releases he debut solo album, "Coming Back To You". The album will be in stores February 3. Below you can check out the tracklisting.1. Fundamental Things2. It's Your Love3. Coming Back to You4. Declaration of Love5. The Best of Everything6. Wonderful7. Dust My Broom8. I'll Never Stop Loving You9.

Grammy nominees are in
As always there are some big names, some big tool bags and a few interesting categories that everyone will fast forward through on their DVR. (Who knew there was a Zydeco category? I think I need more Zydeco in my life…) My predictions for this year, regardless of what I actually want to win: Paper Planes M.I.A., Diplo (producer), Switch (engineer/mixer) Record of the Year In Rainbows Radiohead Album of the Year “American Boy” Estelle feat. Kanye West Song of the Year