'Notorious' Soundtrack Details Revealed: Features Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Faith Evans, Biggie's Son Dec 4, 2008
Notorious' Soundtrack Details Revealed: Features Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Faith Evans, Biggie's Son ... " It's being labeled as "a duet" by Bad Boy. CJ's mom, Faith Evans, sings on a remix of the song, also featured on the album. Early records "Microphone Murderer" and "Guaranteed Raw" which never made it onto an album but garnered Big a neighborhood buzz during his early years are also included, along with his first-ever officially released track (from the 1993 "Who's the Man. (VHI.com -- Music News)
B.I.G. story Nov 24, 2008
Newcomer Jamal Woolard, who plays the heavyset rapper, says the central question of the movie is voiced by his future wife, R&B singer Faith Evans, played by Antonique Smith. "So are you a bad guy trying to be good, or a good guy trying to be bad?" she asks. (USA Today)
'Notorious' Stars Hope Biopic Makes Biggie's Crew Proud Oct 28, 2008
The trailer also references Biggie's marriage to Faith Evans and his alleged love affair with Lil' Kim. Big's right-hand man, Lil' Cease, has given Woolard his co-sign. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Robin Thicke: White Like Me Sep 25, 2008
Although the album was an economic failure, I had Usher, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Lil Wayne, Pharrell, Puff Daddy and others calling to work with me. So I wrote songs for other artists, while telling the label I wanted to go right back into the studio. (Billboard.com)
Hip Hop Pioneers, Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature and Too $hort Will Be Honored at The Fifth Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Aug 14, 2008
Featuring R. Kelly, Wu-Tang Clan, Faith Evans & more. Listen now. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
R. Kelly Trial: Why Didn't Celebs, Paparazzi And Alleged Victims Turn This Into The Spectacle We Expected? Jun 12, 2008
Star Power: Diddy had Jennifer Lopez (at least for the grand jury), Russell Simmons and Faith Evans. Michael Jackson had Janet Jackson, Jay Leno and Macaulay Culkin. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Al B. Sure! Celebrates 40 Years of Life and 20 Years of Music Jun 2, 2008
and his production team are the catalyst behind launching the careers of JODECI, Usher Raymond, Faith Evans, Tevin Campbell, Dave Hollister and Case to name a few. Get ready for part II.. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Diddy Says He's Impressed With Actors Playing Himself, Notorious B.I.G. In Biggie Biopic May 8, 2008
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Bad Boy makes history May 2, 2008
As Combs became a household name, his label's roster of platinum-selling artists began to swell, including Rps Total and 112, Wallace's wife Faith Evans and rapper Mase. After Wallace was murdered, Combs himself turned to recording, first with solo record (as Puff Daddy and the Family) "No Way Out" debuting at No. 1 and yielding massive-selling tribute single "I'll Be Missing You.". (Variety)
Thicke Sharpens His Soul On 'Something Else' Apr 16, 2008
While "Evolution" featured cameos by Lil' Wayne, Faith Evans and Pharrell, "Something Else" sports no featured guests. "Evolution" climbed to No. 5 on The Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, spinning off the hit single "Lost Without U." To date, it has sold 1. (Billboard.com)
Biggie, Diddy Knew Tupac Would Be Ambushed In 1994, Alleges Los Angeles Times Reporter Mar 17, 2008
"I was living in Manhattan," Wallace's widow Faith Evans recalled in 2002 about the night Tupac died. "I was about eight months pregnant with our son C.J. The night [Tupac was shot], I remember Big calling me and crying. I know for a fact he was in Jersey. He called me crying because he was in shock. I think it's fair to say he was probably afraid, given everything that was going on at that time and all the hype that was put on this so-called beef that he didn't really have in his heart against... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Mad about the girl Jan 27, 2008
Aged 11, she moved with her mum and new stepdad to West Norwood in south London, where new friends introduced her to RDestiny's Child, Faith Evans and P Diddy, while she discovered, independently, Eva Cassidy, Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald, all of whom she could impersonate. Never musically encouraged at her comprehensive, at 14 Adele was accepted into the increasingly ubiquitous BRIT School in Croydon, the free school for the performing arts which fostered Amy Winehouse, Kate Nash, members of... (Guardian Unlimited)
The Daily Break Aug 23, 2007
Faith Evans It's like Diddy said, "Notorious B.I.G., you meant so much to me, and I'm so saddened by your death that I just had to write this song for you sort of." It's really quite touching sort of. "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" - Tony Bennett: To be perfectly honest, I have nothing against this song; but every time I hear it, it reminds of the time I left my hat in San Francisco, and I get a little sad. (Daily Iowan, IA)
More of this story Aug 6, 2007
Faith Evans, a 17-year-old Roanoke Rapids High senior, said she hasn't done as much acting as she would like to, but she has abbled in it a bit. She particularly enjoyed playing the witch in her 10th-grade production of nto the Woods. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
James finds even more success through collaboration Jul 19, 2007
One interesting note about the album is the appearance of many guest stars, from Faith Evans and Philip Bailey to George Benson. "I didn't set out to make an album full of guests," he said. (North County Times)
Today in History Jun 10, 2007
Secondary Navigation. By The Associated Press Sun Jun 10, 12:01 AM ET. (Yahoo News)
2007 Classic Chastain Announces Its Summer Concert Series May 18, 2007
" For the bands 20th year anniversary, The Rippington's have reunited most of the original L.A. musicians who performed on "Moonlighting" and are hitting the road in 2007 for a smooth ride down memory lane. Jazz keyboardist Brian Culberston gracefully joins the Rippington's at the 2007 Classic Chastain summer concert series. Boney James and Musiq Soulchild, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m. -- Urban Jazz icon, Boney James, most recently released his tenth record, Shine. For his latest effort, James... (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Stanners all smiles: Boyd, bats lead Molloy to B/Q title May 18, 2007
Hope' by Twista and Faith Evans provides the calm for the sophomore as she stands in the middle of the cauldron that is the third and decisive game of the Brooklyn/Queens Diocesan championship series. But as Boyd left Queens College Tuesday afternoon, there's another song that she and her teammates on the Molloy softball team were singing - Queen's classic, 'We are the champions. (Queens Village Times, NY)
Detroit's Clark Sisters release their first new album in 13 years Apr 18, 2007
Together, the Clark Sisters are one of the world's most celebrated gospel music families, influencing secular artists like Mariah Carey, Beyonce and Faith Evans. Their mother, the late Mattie Moss-Clark, was the international minister of music for the Church of God in Christ, producing successful albums, building youth choirs and increasing gospel music's profile. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Clark Sisters reunite for album Apr 14, 2007
Together, the Clark Sisters are one of the world's most celebrated gospel music families, influencing secular artists such as Mariah Carey, Beyonce and Faith Evans. Their mother, the late Mattie Moss-Clark, was the international minister of music for the Church of God in Christ, producing successful albums, building youth choirs and increasing gospel music's profile. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Universal Music Publishing Group Signs Singer/Songwriter/Producer, 10x GRAMMY Winner, Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds to an Exclusive, Worldwide Agreement Apr 11, 2007
In addition to releasing over ten solo albums, Babyface's hit-making skills have been credited on over 320 albums and he has produced for some of music's biggest legends and top-selling artists, including: Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, OutKast, Vanessa Williams, New Edition, En Vogue, Usher, Phil Collins, Faith Evans, George Michael, Deele, Eric Clapton, Pink, Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Carole King, Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Here's the skinny from Boney James Apr 2, 2007
James recently released Shine, the current bestselling jazz album in the country, and featuring collaborations with George Duke, Faith Evans and Ann Nesby. The man who earned his nickname after joking with another artist that he was too broke to eat was recently in Miami Gardens to perform at Jazz in the Gardens at Dolphin Stadium. (The Miami Herald)
New Pop: Ne-Yos Because Of You Mar 26, 2007
Besides Mario, Ne-Yo has also written hits (or is currently writing) for Musiq, B2K, Rihanna, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, and Faith Evans. Ne-Yo's Singles. (Suite101.com)
Additional Acts Announced for SunFest 2007 Mar 21, 2007
Ne-Yo has penned some of the biggest radio hits in history, writing for the likes of multi-platinum and Grammy award winning artists such as Mary J. Blige, B2K, Faith Evans, Mario and Musiq. His hits include "Stay with Me", "So Sick", In my Own Words", "When You're Mad" and "Because of You".Fonseca will perform Sunday afternoon, May 6 on the Tire Kingdom Stage. Colombian singer Juan Fernando Fonseca has catapulted himself to the top of the music charts. The two-time Latin Grammy nominee won his... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Truth And Consequence Mar 4, 2007
One minute Im in the Stressed Out video with Faith Evans and the next Im not in the group anymore, he recalls. Its sad because I could just tell the group was going to break up while we were recording the album. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Entertainment Jan 26, 2007
Ne-Yo, who has written hits for artists like Mary J. Blige and Faith Evans, released his solo album "In My Own Words" at age 22; Brown, at the ripe age of 16, dropped his self-titled album in 2005, and his singles became club favorites. . (The Villanovan, PA)