Drake performed a surprise verse on Justin Bieber’s My World 2.0 hit single, “Baby” tonight at the 2010 Juno Awards live in St. Johns, Newfoundland (that’s in Canada).
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K’naan’s “Wavin’ Flag” is one of the standout tracks from his Troubadour album and has become something of a phenomenon thanks to its timely message of strength and solidarity. Now famed producer Bob Ezrin has brought together top Canadian performers for Young Artists for Haiti, and the group’s rendition of the song takes it to new heights. Performers include K’naan, Nikki Yanofsky, Justin Bieber, Jim Cuddy, Emily Haines, Hedley, The Arkells, Drake, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Jully Black, Sam Roberts, Kardinal Offishall, and more.
Apple, the labels, and the artists are donating their share of the proceeds to the Free The Children, World Vision, and War Child charities.
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DOWNLOAD: Various Artists – Wavin’ Flag (Young Artists For Haiti) | iTunes
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“Paranoid” director, Nabil Elderkin led the way for the “haunting” visual to Ye’s Coldest Winter. Surprisingly, West did not partake in the editing festivities to Coldest Winter, but did alter the sound to the track.
“This is definitely more of a haunting one,” he said of the number. ” ‘Cause this is sort of a remix. I don’t think anyone has heard this version of the song. He did some really amazing sound work to this one. This one he got into his production a little bit more.” – Nabil
Coldest Winter is available for purchase on iTunes.
Here’s the official video to the Justin Timberalke-assisted third single off Mr. Mosley’s Shock Value II album, in stores now.
Here’s the official video for David Guetta’s Kid Cudi-assisted single off his One Love album which is in stores now. You can also catch Cudi in the pilot episode for the all new HBO-series How To Make It In America on Youtube. Props to DatNewCudi.
“We’re grateful because so many artists showed up,” Wyclef Jean said. “I think we have an all-star cast. Of course, there’s always artists that you wish was here, but every artist that I can think of… I seen Pink, Pink is incredible. Tyrese, Will.I.Am, Kanye West, I can keep going, so the room is definitely packed with stars.”
Tyrese noted, “I’ve never been in a room full of that many of my peers ever. I’m star struck.” And Jordin Sparks added that the vibe was similar to that of a major award show.
“It’s kind of like when you go to an awards show and everybody’s there, and you’re like, ‘I can’t believe everyone’s here,’ ” she explained. “Except this time, they’re not posing for pictures. They’re not doing interviews. They’re just there for the music, and I’m just, like, standing next to Rob Thomas on this side; Lil Wayne is in front of me; Brandy, Tyrese and then Natalie Cole is down there.”
Even veterans like Celine Dion couldn’t help but be overtaken by the talent in the room. “For me, it’s always an amazing opportunity to work with amazing people that I admire a lot,” she said. “I was working with Lionel Richie, and I was beside Quincy Jones, and even though I’ve been doing this work for a long, long time, I’m still extremely impressed.”
“I think we all turned into groupies,” R&B singer Anthony Hamilton added. “Everybody had a camera out and was filming. I think even Tony Bennett probably had a handheld and was like, ‘Oh my God, Lil Wayne.’ “
“American Idol” judge Randy Jackson noted that the gathering proved that when times are tough, people will always work together. “It makes me proud for the human spirit, for us to come together in a time when we need to help people,” he said. “I think this is a great moment in time, and I wasn’t going to miss it for anything.” – MTV
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Akon and Keri Hilson create “Oh Africa,” a charity song with proceeds benefiting underprivileged African youth, including Akon’s Konfidence Foundation.
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Hit the jump for behind-the-scenes footage of the music video.
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An alternate version of Mr. Hudson’s Straight No Chaser single has surfaced. Here it is. Props to Kenewest.
DOWNLOAD: Mr. Hudson x Kanye West – Anyone But Him [Single Version] | Mediafire
Here’s a Justin Timberlake x Timbaland-collaboration from the reigning Queen of Pop’s 2008 studio sessions for her Hard Candy album. The record unfortunately did not make the final cut.
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DOWNLOAD: Madonna x Justin Timberlake – Across The Sky (Produced By Timbaland) | Mediafire
Craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!
“I think Santi did a perfect version of this song, which describes, pretty much in her own words, Imelda Marcos’ adventures in what she called ‘handbag diplomacy.’ “ – David Byrne
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DOWNLOAD: David Byrne & Fatboy Slim – Please Don’t | Mediafire
