Singing quintet Fifth Harmony released its debut album, Reflection, on Tuesday. The ladies dreamt of putting out a full length album for two years, and realized on their journey that nothing with a major record label is guaranteed. “First we did an EP. We were actually supposed to first do an album but then it… Read more »
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INTERVIEW: Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz Was Not Prepared For The Cold At Last Year’s Macy’s Parade
Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz stopped by “Ralphie Tonight” to mostly talk about the band’s single “Centuries.” It serves as the lead single from FOB’s forthcoming LP, American Beauty/American Psycho and samples the 1981 Suzanne Vega hit, “Tom’s Diner.” Pete also chatted on the show about last year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which FOB… Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Jason Derulo Sets Sights on September for ‘Future History’
Jason Derulo revealed quite a bit about his sophomore album in an interview that aired Thursday evening on “The Ralphie Radio Show.” Future History is slated for a tentative September release. Derulo started with a pool of 150 songs for the project – which he narrowed to 20. The singer will drop six more before… Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: The Ready Set Gets Ready For First Warped Tour, Talks New Single
Most bands grow up attending Vans Warped Tour, continue to grow up while playing Warped Tour, and then hopefully graduate on to bigger and better things. The Ready Set isn’t most acts. For starters, the band is comprised of one: 21 year-old Jordan Mark Witzigreuter. The last time Jordan attended Warped was seven years ago…. Read more »
DAILY DOWNLOAD: Auburn – ‘La La La’
Sure, her label may bill her that way. Yes, you may even think it after listening to “La La La.” But do not call Auburn the “female Jason Derulo.” Matter of fact, don’t call her the female version of anything.The MySpace sensation scored a record deal with J.R. Rotem’s Beluga Heights well before Derulo or… Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: JLS Chats About First U.S. Trip
I learned the difference first hand between the tabloids in the States and across the pond on Saturday. The British boy-band JLS joined “The Ralphie Radio Show” – and were quick to correct me when I cited a report that I read in The Mirror that the fellas hung out with Jay-Z and KanYe West… Read more »
RRS EXCLUSIVE: Iyaz Reveals Miley Cyrus-Collab, Doesn’t Know Who Leaked ‘Solo’
In an interview on “The Ralphie Radio Show,” Iyaz revealed that he recently collaborated with Miley Cyrus in-studio.“No, that was for her’s,” replied the singer, real name Keidran Jones, when asked if the track would be featured on his forthcoming album. Reprise Records’ Tommy Page confirmed that Iyaz’s debut LP, My Life, will hit stores… Read more »
RRS EXCLUSIVE: Preview Jason Derulo’s Self-Titled LP
Download the mp3 It won’t be released until this Tuesday, but Jason Derulo and Warner Brothers Records were kind enough to advance “The Ralphie Radio Show” and A.J. In The Afternoon copies of the Beluga Heights singer’s debut album. The nine track LP includes the number one hit, “Whatcha Say”, as well as “In My… Read more »
DAILY DOWNLOAD: JLS – ‘Everybody In Love’
Marvin Humes, a member of JLS, called in to “The Ralphie Radio Show” from across the pond to chat about the UK boy band’s single, “Everybody In Love”, produced by J.R. Rotem.JLS placed second in the 2008 season of “The X-Factor,” Simon Cowell’s version of “American Idol” in the UK. Part 1: “Everybody In Love”,… Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: J.R. Rotem, Part 4 – Regrets How He Acted While Dating Britney Spears
There was a time in J.R. Rotem’s life, specifically December of 2006, when he fended off more paparazzi than producers. Over three years ago, Rotem worked in studio with Britney Spears, eventually producing the track “Everybody”, an iTunes/Japan bonus for her 2007 LP, Blackout. But the photogs and gossip blogs were more interested with what… Read more »