Podcast: "Ur In Trouble" (The BackBeat)

This week on The BackBeat, we get into a petition starting to get Missy Elliott a monument in Virginia, Aaliyah and Nicki Minaj's Mac Cosmetic Collections, Mystikal turning himself in on rape charges, and a woman coming forward breaking her nondisclosure agreement with R. Kelly surrounding his latest scandal.

Also, make sure you tune into the end of the podcast for songs of the moment from Ledisi, Nicole Nicole Scherzinger, Mary J. Blige, Tyler the Creator, and more!

Podcast: "#FactsOnly" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat we get into some of 2016’s highly anticipated releases including Rihanna’s Anti, Ariana Grande’s Moonlight, Christina Aguilera’s follow-up to 2012’s Lotus, Kanye’s Swish, and Missy Elliott’s followup to 2005’s The Cookbook. In addition we speculate about new releases from D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Beyonce and Maxwell with a shoutout to Drake. We then tackle Complex’s list of the best rappers each year since 1979, which shamefully only features one woman, Ms. Nicki Minaj. We then rejoice at Beyonce joining Coldplay at this year’s Super Bowl in addition to rumors that Rihanna might join the festivities, get into some of the new music thus far in 2016 (Kanye West’s “Swish” and “Best Friend”; Brandy’s “Beggin and Pleadin”; Fantasia’s “No Time For It”), talk about Netflix’s highly anticipated series “The Get Down,” and interrogate RZA thinking Black youth should stop scaring police.

Make sure you stay tune to the end of the episode when Marcus and Kyera get into their songs of the moment from Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, Whitney Houston, and Kelela.

New Joint: "BURNITUP!" (Janet Jackson)

Full steam ahead on the Janet Jackson "comeback" train though if you ask me, Ms. Jackson if you nasty has never left because her discography is so steeped with classic hits that she really doesn't need to release anymore music in my opinion.

With that said, I can't wait until this Friday, October 2nd when Janet releases her highly anticipated album Unbreakable and this past Friday, Janet unearthed another joint from the LP in the form of her Missy Elliott collaboration "BURNITUP!"

Featuring a uptempo banger beat that is a sonic mixture of electronic, pop sensibilities and house drums, Janet's "BURNITUP!" is sure to burn up the charts. Take a listen below to "BURNITUP!" and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Free Yourself" (Fantasia ft. Missy Elliott)

Back in 2004, Fantasia released her debut album Free Yourself, after winning the third season of American Idol and the title-track, "Free Yourself" which featured Missy Elliott, was released as the fourth single from the set.

"Free Yourself" would go onto peak at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #3 on the US R&B/Hip Hop chart, while peaking at #1 on the US Adult R&B Airplay chart. "Free Yourself" went onto garner two Grammy Awards for Best R&B song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and won the ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop award.

With that said, take a second listen below to Fantasia's joint "Free Yourself" and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Free Yourself" (Fantasia ft. Missy Elliott)

Back in 2004, Fantasia released her debut album Free Yourself, after winning the third season of American Idol and the title-track, "Free Yourself" which featured Missy Elliott, was released as the fourth single from the set.

"Free Yourself" would go onto peak at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #3 on the US R&B/Hip Hop chart, while peaking at #1 on the US Adult R&B Airplay chart. "Free Yourself" went onto garner two Grammy Awards for Best R&B song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and won the ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop award.

With that said, take a second listen below to Fantasia's joint "Free Yourself" and Enjoy!

New Video: "I Deserve It" (Faith Evans ft. Missy Elliott & Sharaya J)

Yesterday, Faith Evans lit up Twitter with the release of her Derek Blanks helmed video for her lead single "I Deserve It," which is lifted from Faith's forthcoming sixth studio album Incomparable, which is due November 25th and features contributions from the likes of Jazmine Sullivan and Karen Clark-Sheard.

With that said, Faith is joined by Missy and Sharaya J as she hits the club and cameos are even made by fellow R&B Diva Keke Wyatt, YouTube sensation Ice JJ Fish, as well as Terrell Owens.  Peep the official video below for "I Deserve It" and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Free Yourself" (Fantasia ft. Missy Elliott)

Back in 2004, Fantasia released her debut album Free Yourself, after winning the third season of American Idol and the title-track, "Free Yourself" which featured Missy Elliott, was released as the fourth single from the set.

"Free Yourself" would go onto peak at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #3 on the US R&B/Hip Hop chart, while peaking at #1 on the US Adult R&B Airplay chart. "Free Yourself" went onto garner two Grammy Awards for Best R&B song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and won the ASCAP R&B/Hip-Hop award.

With that said, take a second listen below to Fantasia's joint "Free Yourself" and Enjoy!

New Joint: "I Deserve" (Faith Evans ft. Missy Elliott & Sharaya J)

The First Lady, Ms. Faith Evans is back with a summer banger thanks to her new joint "I Deserve It," which teams Faith with Missy Elliott and her protégée Sharaya J.

The horn-driven, piano instrumental beat gives a throwback vibe with Faith crooning all over the track with the smooth verses from Missy and Sharaya J.

With that said, take a listen to "I Deserve It" below from Faith and lookout for her 8th studio album Incomparable, which is slated for release later this year and also set to feature contributions from the likes of Jazmine Sullivan and Karen Clark-Sheard.

Song of the Day: "Free Yourself" (Fantasia)

"Free Yourself" - Fantasia

• Writers: Missy Elliott, Craig X. Brockman
• Record Label: J Records
• Released in 2005 from 2004's Free Yourself
• Peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
• Nominated for two Grammy Awards Best R&B song & Best Female R&B Vocal Performance

Live Clip: "Without Me" (Fantasia ft. Missy Elliott)

Yesterday on BET's 106 & Park, Fantasia stopped by to offer up a riveting performance of her Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott banger "Without Me." While Kelly was not able to join Missy and Fantasia, these two set the stage on fire with their energetic and powerful performance of "Without Me." With that said, peep Fantasia's performance after the jump and Enjoy!

New Video: "Without Me" (Fantasia ft. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott)

Fantasia released the official video for her second single "Without Me" moments ago thanks in part to BET's 106 & Park who premiered the official visual earlier. Featuring some creative lighting, some dance moves and some solid outfits, Fantasia, Kelly and Missy do their thing on this one and you can watch it all go down after the jump!

Mashup: "Juicy (A JAYBeatz Mashup)" (The Notorious B.I.G.)

Once again producer JAYBeatz is back with another banger in the form of his tribute to the late Biggie Smalls for his birthday in the form of his dope mashup ""Juicy (A JAYBeatz Mashup)." Featuring Mtume's "Juicy Fruit," The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy," Faith Evans's "Faithfully," Keyshia Cole's Missy Elliott and Lil Kim featured "Let It Go" and Tamar Braxton's latest single "The One," "Juicy (A JAYBeatz Mashup)" is a dope FREE mashup that will get you up and grooving as we celebrate the legacy of the late Notorious B.I.G. Take a listen after the jump and if you like what you hear, cop the free download from his soundcloud page!

Playback: "Without Me" (Fantasia feat. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott)

Fantasia's highly anticipated forthcoming April 23rd fourth album Side Effects Of You already has a banger in the set's first single in my opinion and now Fantasia has raised the bar with her Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott assisted second single "Without Me." Featuring a more subdued vocal from Fantasia, this mid-tempo is a banger in my book and finds itself in a similar sonic vein as Rowland's Grammy-nominated hit "Motivation." With that said, I posted this banger "Without Me," just the other day here on Soul11Music and I felt as though not enough people took notice of its brilliance so I am reposting and taking a playback for all of you who missed it the first time. Take a playback to "Without Me" and lookout for Side Effects Of You when it's released April 23rd!

New Joint: "Without Me" (Fantasia feat. Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott)

Fantasia's highly anticipated forthcoming April 23rd fourth album Side Effects Of You already has a banger in the set's first single in my opinion and now Fantasia has raised the bar with her Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott assisted second single "Without Me." Featuring a more subdued vocal from Fantasia, this mid-tempo is a banger in my book and finds itself in a similar sonic vein as Rowland's Grammy-nominated hit "Motivation." With that said, take a listen below to "Without Me" and lookout for Side Effects Of You when it's released April 23rd!

Album in the Works: "Side Effects of You" (Fantasia)

After releasing the album cover for her forthcoming fourth album, Fantasia has now released the official tracklisting for Side Effects of You. The Grammy-winning songstress' latest album features 13 joints that were all helmed by producer Harmony and will feature appearances from Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott and rapper King Los. In addition to the 13 standard tracks, Target will include two bonus tracks in the form of  "Haunted" and Kiss Bang Boom." Peep the official tracklisting below for Side Effects of You below and lookout for the album when it's released on April 16th.


Side Effects of You Tracklisting

1. "Make Me Feel" featuring King Los
2. "Ain’t All Bad"
3. "If I Was a Bird"
4. "Girl Talk (Interlude)"
5. "Without Me" featuring Kelly Rowland & Missy Elliott
6. "Side Effects of You"
7. "Get It Right"
8. "So Much to Prove"
9. "Change Your Mind"
10. "Lighthouse”
11. "Lose to Win"
12. "End of Me"
13. "In Deep"
14. "Haunted" (Target Exclusive)
15. "Kiss Bang Boom" (Target Exclusive)

New Joint: "How You Love It" (Ester Dean feat. Missy Elliott)

Ester Dean is back yet again and this time it's with an upbeat record with the assistance of Missy Elliott. Entitled "How You Love It," it is the first official track lifted from Ester's forthcoming Interscope debut LP Story Never Told and if her songwriting credits on numerous #1 singles are any indication, her upcoming release could be a smash. Either way, take a listen below to "How You Love It" and Enjoy!

Interview: Missy Elliott and Timbaland

Missy Elliott and Timbaland recently stopped byHot 97's "The Angie Martinez Show" to talk about a myriad of things including Missy's two new singles lifted from her forthcoming seventh studio album  rumored to be entitled "Block Party." With that said, the famed duo also spent a lot of the time talking about the much buzzed about posthumous Aaliyah album that fans have called into question due to the fact that Timbaland and Missy have not been brought into the Drake helmed project. With that said, take some time and listen to Missy and Timbaland open up about their thoughts on the album and hear whether they think it is even a good idea to release some of Aaliyah's unreleased records.