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| Jan 15th 01 | 01 | Maxwell due to release new set 'Now' for the fans, Isley Bros set to release 'Incredible' new album. |
| Jan 22nd 01 | 02 | Craig David signs w/Atlantic for US release, Janet's ex files suit for property settlement. |
| Jan 29th 01 | 03 | Jill Scott starts her 1st tour, Aaliyah joins cast of 'Matrix' sequel, new set due in April. |
| Feb 5th 01 | 04 | Jon B returns with 'Pleasures you like', The Temps to tour the UK w/limited engagement . |
| Feb 12th 01 | 05 | Lucy Pearl rumored to be calling it quits, Busta Rhymes joins Clive Davis's J' Records. |
| Feb 19th 01 | 06 | Koffee Brown ready to explode w/Mars/Venus, Culture Club's Boy George drops 1st 'DJ Mix' set in US. |
| Feb 26th 01 | 07 | Craig David comes up empty @ Brit Awards, Eminem heading for film and divorce. |
| Mar 5th 01 | 08 | Jagged Edge, R-Kelly take top honors @ Soul Train Awards, Puffy takes the stand in his defence. |
| Mar 12th 01 | 09 | Janet to release new set 'All for you', Syleena Johnson's 'Chapter 1' now due in April. |
| Mar 19th 01 | 10 | Queen of Soul to be honored by 'VH 1's Divas', Newcomer Res shines with 'Golden Boys'. |
| Mar 26th 01 | 11 | SOS for Soul24-7.com, Shaggy pulls off 'double' on Billboard charts. |
| Apr 2nd 01 | 12 | Mariah Carey jumps ship, joins Virgin, Sunshine Anderson - a bright light. |
| Apr 9th 01 | 13 | Mary J's new set due July, Janet's All for you tops the Billboard charts. |
| Apr 16th 01 | 14 | MJ Cole 'Sincere' gets a US release, Dome releases 'Soul Power'. |
| Apr 23rd 01 | 15 | Toni Braxton makes her big screen debut, Case sends out an 'Open Letter' |
| Apr 30rd 01 | 16 | Michael Jackson's latest schedules for a Fall release, Soul Beach MusicFest comes to Miami. |
| May 7th 01 | 17 | Foxy Brown returns with 'Broken Silence', Jill Scott is hospitalized. |
| May 14th 01 | 18 | Stevie Wonder new set due in September, Rahsaan Patterson back in the studio |
| May 21st 01 | 19 | Lisa Stansfield returns with a new album, Stereo MC's gets Deep down and dirty |
| May 28th 01 | 20 | Kenny Lattimore signs with Arista, Beverlei Brown: Make her your 'Best Friend' |
| Jun 4th 01 | 21 | Incognito feels 'Life's stranger than Fiction', Marvin Gaye's 'Music' gets a revamp |
| Jun 11th 01 | 22 | Jill Scott headlines her own US tour, Allure returns with 'Enjoy Yourself' |
| Jun 18th 01 | 23 | Lauryn Hill to headline MOBOfest, Mariah Carey releases 'Loverboy' |
| Jun 25th 01 | 24 | Maze's 'Live in New Orleans' to be released on DVD, Aaliyah latest drops in July |
| July 2nd 01 | 25 | US "Soul24-7.com" party bash set for November, The Source Awards, the nominees are... |
| July 9th 01 | 26 | Amel Larrieux makes "small screen" debut, Essence Music Festival: is it the last ever? |
| July 16th 01 | 27 | Attica Blues does past the 'test', Brian McKnight gives you 'the Love of his life' |
| July 23rd 01 | 28 | Bilal is finally on record shelves, Lauryn Hill gets unplugged. |
| July 30th 01 | 29 | Maxwell's 'Now' is finally here, Who is Julie Dexter? |
| Aug 6th 01 | 30 | Mariah's 'Glitter' CD and Movie setback, New Kool and the Gang set |
| Aug 13th 01 | 31 | Allure returns with 'Sunny Days', Janet cancels shows, MJB shows 'No More Drama' |
| Aug 20th 01 | 32 | Dennis Taylor releases 'Unconditional', Randy Jackson faces fraud charges |
| Aug 27th 01 | 33 | Singer/Actress Aaliyah dead at the age of 22, 'Don't you forget' who is Glenn Lewis |
| Sept 3rd 01 | 34 | Fans say farewell to Aaliyah, Musiq is the big winner @ Billboard's R&B/Hip Hop Awards. |
| Sept 10th 01 | 35 | Michael Jackson gets the all star treatment in tribute, Wyclef's father dies in a freak accident |
| Sept 17th 01 | 36 | The music world shocked by Sept 11th WTC diseaster, Philip Clark - soul star in the making |
| Sept 24th 01 | 37 | 'America' telethon raises $150 million, Monica to star in 'Love Song' |
| Oct 1st 01 | 38 | Artists come together for Artists against AIDS, Erick Sermon hospitalized after car crash |
| Oct 8th 01 | 39 | MOBO Awards: and the winners are, Raphael Saadiq to release solo project next year |
| Oct 15th 01 | 40 | Jill Scott new set due in Nov, Where is "The Menu"? |
| Oct 22th 01 | 41 | Aaron Soul has his own style, Expansion releases 'Soul Togetherness Vol - 2' |
| Oct 29th 01 | 42 | Angie Stone's 'Soul' is all 'Mahogany", Michael Jackson's 'Invincible' finally arrives |
| Nov 5th 01 | 43 | Leon Ware rare albums re-issued, Michael Jackson tops Billboard's Pop and R&B charts |
| Nov 12th 01 | 44 | Kenny Greene of 'Intro' fame dies, Shaun Escoffery new set due early 2002 |
| Nov 19th 01 | 45 | Alicia Keys leads the way for nods @ upcoming AMA Awards, Janet plans HBO concert |
| Nov 26th 01 | 46 | Billboard Music Awards heads our way Dec 4th, Radio 1 DJ Village shot and killed |
| Dec 3rd 01 | 47 | 'Quiet Beatle' George Harrison dies, 'The Menu' is back on the cyberspace airways. |
| Dec 10th 01 | 48 | Valorie Jones of "Jones Girls" fames dies at 45, 2001 Billboard Awards: the winners are... |
| Dec 17th 01 | 49 | Will Downing set to release 'Greatest Love Songs', N' Dambi's 'Tuning up and co-signing' |
| Dec 24th 01 | 50 | Betty Wright releases 'Fit For A King', D'Influence signs with Dome |
| Dec 31st 01 | 51 | Joe's got 'Better Days' ahead, Eric Benet gets 'Better and Better' |
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| Jan 7th 02 | 52 | Jody Watley to appear at infamous 'London Jazz Cafe', New Donnie album finally completed |
| Jan 14th 02 | 53 | Mariah's offered 35 million not to record another album, Brandy's new album 'Full Moon' due in March |
| Jan 21st 02 | 54 | Donnell Jones's latest is 'Outta my head', Ashanti to release debut album |
| Jan 28th 02 | 55 | The Brit Awards - the nominees are..., Chanel makes a bright impression |
| Feb 4th 02 | 56 | Dome celebrates 10th year anniversary, Chante Moore and Kenny Lattimore ties the knot |
| Feb 11th 02 | 57 | Remy says it's the 'Way I feel', R-Kelly under investigation for alleged sex tape with under age girl |
| Feb 18th 02 | 58 | R. Kelly proclaims his innocence in sex scandel tape, 3LW disses Lil' Bow Wow |
| Feb 25th 02 | 59 | Brandy's a Mom-to-be, the Brit Awards - the winners are |
| Mar 4th 02 | 60 | The Grammys - the winners are....Raphael Brown shares his 'Private Life' |
| Mar 11th 02 | 61 | The Menu's on temporary hiatus, Soul24-7.com is acquired, launches end of the month |
| Mar 18th 02 | 62 | Fmr Soul2Soul singer Do'Reen is dead at 36, Ashanti accomplishes 'beatle-ish' feat |
| Mar 25th 02 | 63 | New Lauryn Hill album on the horizon, Alicia and The Isleys win big at the Soul Train Awards. |
| Apr 1st 02 | 64 | 17th annual Winter Music Conference: another success story, Usher hits the road w/Faith Evans, Nas and Mr. Cheeks |
| Apr 8th 02 | 65 | R-Kelly settles one suit out of court, Soulive releases their 'Next' set |
| Apr 15th 02 | 66 | Nona Gaye takes over Aaliyah's role in Matrix sequel, DJ Rogers Jr. steps into dads shoes |
| Apr 22nd 02 | 67 | Ashanti adds another feat to her young resume, Tyrese injured in motorcycle accident |
| Apr 29th 02 | 68 | Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopez dies in a car crash, Lil' Mo has a bun in the oven |
| May 6th 02 | 69 | Online radio stations close shop in protest, Will Downing takes you on a 'Sensual Journey |
| May 13th 02 | 70 | Mariah Carey forms new label with Def Jam, Down to the Bone drops new set |
| May 20th 02 | 71 | Aaliyah's parents file suit against Virgin Records, Dionne Warwick is arrested on drug charges |
| May 28th 02 | 72 | Mario Winans wants to be an artist again, Rapper Ja Rule calls it quits after 2 more albums |
| Jun 3rd 02 | 73 | Jazzy Jeff finally releases solo effort, Napster files for bankruptcy |
| Jun 10th 02 | 74 | Roberta Flack creates new label for artist development, Usher grabs most nods for Billboard R&B/HipHop Awards |
| Jun 17th 02 | 75 | J-Lo 9 month marriage is over, Lil' Bow Wow to star in movie 'Like Mike' |
| Jun 24th 02 | 76 | Brandy is a mum of a baby girl, Audiogalaxy ordered to close shop |
| Jul 1st 02 | 77 | Soul 24-7 is back, stronger than before. The BET Awards, the winners are... |
| Jul 8th 02 | 78 | Michael Jackson calls it quits with label Sony, Stephanie Renee at last to release debut set |
| Jul 15th 02 | 79 | Janet and Justin...an item it seems, Beenie Man and Janet collaborate on his new single 'Feel it, boy' |
| Jul 22nd 02 | 80 | Aaliyah's pilot's had drugs in his system, Teddy Riley files for bankruptcy |
| Jul 29th 02 | 81 | Soul 24-7.com goes live Friday, File sharing 'self-help' is labeled as 'paranoid' |
| Aug 5th 02 | 82 | Her Sanity is all that and then some, India Arie's sophomore set takes a 'Voyage' |
| Aug 12th 02 | 83 | Brown Sugar: this years 'sweetest soundtrack', Teena Marie to remake 'Hollywood Squares' theme |
| Aug 19th 02 | 84 | Donnie's debut set for October 22nd release, Newcomer Vivian Green - the next Alicia Keys? |
| Aug 26th 02 | 85 | Conya Doss a new star to shine, Donna Gardier releases new album |
| Sept 2nd 02 | 86 | Carleen Anderson's new set on the horizon, Don Blackman's latest a pleasure to 'listen' to |
| Sept 9th 02 | 87 | LA Times reports Notorious BIG behind 2Pac's murder, Tamyra lands on her feet with a production deal, Sept 11th remembered... |
| Sept 16th 02 | 88 | New TLC album gives 3D tribute to the late Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopez, Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland to make film debut. |
| Sept 23rd 02 | 89 | Craig David returns with sophomore set, Floetry's debut set due Oct 1st |
| Sept 30th 02 | 90 | UK offers musical tribute to 3 legendary figures in music, Toni Braxton's 'More than a woman' no new set. |
| Oct 7th 02 | 91 | MOBO awards: the winners are..., Aaliyah tribute album drops Nov 26th |
| Oct 14th 02 | 92 | Ms Dynamite - blowing up big time, Blaze - speaking in a 'Spiritual' language |
| Oct 21st 02 | 93 | New Lewis Taylor due this month, D'Angelo, Sade, Bilal and others featured on new AIDS benefit CD |
| Oct 28th 02 | 94 | Missy Elliot - a slimmer, trimmer new me, New Edition the latest to join Bad Boy |
| Nov 4th 02 | 95 | Run DMC's Jam Master Jay is murdered, Common wants you to 'Come close' |
| Nov 11th 02 | 96 | Jill Scott back in the studio to start recording on new set, J-Lo to announce engagement to Ben Aflect |
| Nov 18th 02 | 97 | 702's all grown up and ready for 'Star'dom, Rick James under investigation for sex assault |
| Nov 25th 02 | 98 | Les Nubians to release sophomore set, D'Angelo arrested on misdemeanor charges |
| Dec 2nd 02 | 99 | Hil St Soul exits Dome for Gut with sophomore set, Dwele's debut set picked up by Virgin |
| Dec 9th 02 | 100 | Frank McComb in studio to record 3rd album, Ashanti sweeps at the Billboard Awards |
| Dec 16th 02 | 101 | VH1 gives us Big in 2002 awards, Sean Paul's video shoot sees a man shot dead |
| Dec 23rd 02 | 102 | Happy holidays to one and all from TYDmusic.com, Calvin Richardson 'Goes to the Club' |
| Dec 30th 02 | 103 | What's new (music wise) for 2003, Diana Ross is arrested for drunk driving |
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| Jan 6th 2003 | 104 | Midnight Star returns with 1st album in more than a decade, Lookout for newcomer Andreus in 2003 |
| Jan 13th 03 | 105 | DJ Rogers wants you to 'Smile', Eminem, Rapheal Saadiq tops Emmy nods |
| Jan 20th 03 | 106 | Ex-Eternal singer down with fatal disease, Kenny and Chante's duet CD due Feb 11th |
| Jan 27th 03 | 107 | ISP is ordered to give up name of file trader, Singer/actress Nell Carter dies at the age of 54 |
| Feb 3rd 03 | 108 | H-Town's front man 'Dino' dies in car crash, February is Black History (and music) month |
| Feb 10th 03 | 109 | Incoginto signs with Dome Records, The Isley Bros dishes out a 'Body Kiss' |
| Feb 17th 03 | 110 | Newcomer Terri Walker UK's latest sensation, Rahsaan Patterson's 'The Best' is delayed til the summer |
| Feb 24th 03 | 111 | The Grammys - The winner are, NY Jock Angie Martinez is a mom-to-be |
| Mar 3rd 03 | 112 | Soul Train Awards - Ashanti and Musiq the big winners, Darrius new album in stores now |
| Mar 10th 03 | 113 | Kindred 'Surrender to Love' come Mar. 25th, Queen Latifah gets Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actress |
| Mar 17th 03 | 114 | Mary J has 'Love and Life' coming this summer, Soulwalking.co.uk exits - stage left |
| Mar 24th 03 | 115 | It's official - America goes to war on Iraq, Be on the lookout for Venus Tribe |
| Mar 31st 03 | 116 | The Roots show a different side with 'The Seed', Mariah Carey's 2nd calling could beckon again. |
| Apr 7th 03 | 117 | Queen Latifah and other execs. of 'Bringing down the house' being sued, RIAA sues 4 college students |
| Apr 14th 03 | 118 | Kenny and Chante's family is complete with birth of son, Update: Dwele's new 'Subject' due May 20th |
| Apr 21st 03 | 119 | Luther Vandross suffers a stroke, Ms. Dynamite inks deal with Pepsi |
| Apr 28th 03 | 120 | Legendary jazz singer Nina Simone dies at the age of 70, Frank McComb's album due on Expansion |
| May 5th 03 | 121 | RIAA sends IM to all - Stop file sharing or else, Bob Marley's dread fetches $4,000 in auction |
| May 12th 03 | 122 | UPDATE: Luther Vandross falls into a coma after operation, Introducing Verve's newcomer Lizz Wright |
| May 19th 03 | 123 | Destinys Child's Beyoncé is 'Crazy in Love', So Solid Crew's Lisa Maffia involved in shooting arrest |
| May 26th 03 | 124 | American Idol: The winner is....Ruben, New Luther track debuts on AOL's 'First Listen' |
| Jun 2nd 03 | 125 | J-Lo: The real reason I left P.Diddy, New Janet album due early next year, Patti Labelle signs w/Def Jam Classics |
| Jun 9th 03 | 126 | Luther Vandross wakes up from his coma, Aretha's new song is 'The only thing Missing' |
| Jun 16th 03 | 127 | Beyonce - Is she or isn't she dating Jay-Z, London's Jazz Cafe: Upcoming dates |
| Jun 23rd 03 | 128 | Ron 'Mr Biggs' Isley to go solo, Monica's coming in 'After the Storm' |
| Jun 30th 03 | 129 | Brandy and producer husband go their seperate ways, Pharrell of Netunes fame drops singing single |
| Jul 7th 03 | 130 | The 'Voice of Love' Barry White is dead, New Calvin Richardson album due in stores come August |
| Jul 14th 03 | 131 | Producer/Songwriter Skip Scarborough dies, Mya's MoodRing drops in stores next week. |
| Jul 21st 03 | 132 | Floetry grabs the most nods for Lady of Soul awards, A host of stars come together for Luther's new video |
| Jul 28th 03 | 133 | Erykah adds a little 'Danger' to her latest, Vital voice: Newcomer Zoe Spencer |
| Aug 4th 03 | 134 | Newcomer Javier's self-titled set hit stores tomorrow, Idol winner alleged to be paid for wearing jerseys on show |
| Aug 11th 03 | 135 | Dancer, actor Gregory Hines is dead at the age of 57, Alicia Keys new album due in stores nov, ft: Nas and Rakim |
| Aug 18th 03 | 136 | Beyonce 'temps' us with latest movie role, Ready for the world ready for a comeback |
| Aug 25th 03 | 137 | Bobby Brown is arrested... yet again! Mary J. Blige's 'Love & Life' hit stores tomorrow |
| Sept 1st 03 | 138 | Floetry, Missy Elliot the big winners @ the Lady of Soul Awards, Lip Locking service: Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Madonna |
| Sept 8th 03 | 139 | Erykah Badu gets to go 'Worldwide Underground', New Luther 'Live' album due next month |
| Sept 15th 03 | 140 | Ben and J. Lo call it quits or did they?, APB - The Jamaican Jerk Festival is here |
| Sept 22nd 03 | 141 | Janet and Jermaine call it quits, Second helping of 'Dome Home Cookin' |
| Sept 29th 03 | 142 | Alicia Keys 'Diary' due out in Dec, UK's Urban Music Seminar takes center stage |
| Oct 6th 03 | 143 | Halle Berry and husband Eric Benet officially seperate, Neptunes frontman leads nods for 1st ever Vibe Awards |
| Oct 13th 03 | 144 | 50 Cent, Lil' Jon & the Eastside Boyz tops all @ the Source Awards, Producer on the rise - Kayne West |
| Oct 20th 03 | 145 | History: Billboard Top Ten chart ruled by Black Acts, Former Fugees frontman Wyclef Jean is hospitalized |
| Oct 27th 03 | 146 | Download Michael Jackson's One More Chance, Tupac's life (in his own words) 'resurrected' on the big screen |
| Nov 3rd 03 | 147 | 'We are the World' track gets new life come next year, Rhian Benson takes us all to the 'Gold Coast' |
| Nov 10th 03 | 148 | Legendary rapper Slick Rick is finally set free, Vital Voice: - Newcomer Amy Winehouse |
| Nov 17th 03 | 149 | Chic drummer Tony Thompson dies at 48, Missy Elliot, Luther V and 50 Cent pick up AMA trophies |
| Nov 24th 03 | 150 | Alicia Keys to peform live with broadcast Dec 1st in NYC, Can it be true - Beyonce and Jay Z tieing the knot |
| Dec 1st 03 | 151 | Peabo Bryson's grammys up for auction, Soulsters Full Force wins Lifetime Achievement award |
| Dec 8th 03 | 152 | Mary J Blige secretly weds long time boyfriend, Janet's new album due for an early 2004 release |
| Dec 15th 03 | 153 | Amel Larrieux sophomore album 'Bravebird' due Jan 04, Donna Summer's life as an 'Ordinary Girl' |
| Dec 22nd 03 | 154 | Outkast does 1, 2 punch on Billboard Hot 100 chart, Janet Jackson to perform on Super Bowl half-time show |
| Dec 29th 03 | 155 | Looking back at 2003, looking forward to 2004, Eminem's ex-wife pleads guilty to drugs and driving offenses |
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| Jan 5th 04 | 156 | Britney Spears jokingly ties the knot, B2k calls it quits, sites 'indifferences' as the reason |
| Jan 12th 04 | 157 | Tasha's World wins prestigious award in Holland, Lauryn Hill sells art, poetry on her website |
| Jan 19th 04 | 158 | Beyoncé wants to be the 'centre' of attention, LA Reid steps down as head of Arista |
| Jan 26th 04 | 159 | Hil St Soul to release sophomore set in USA, Gaopele to re-release debut set 'Even Closer' |
| Feb 2nd 04 | 160 | Justin strips Janet 'bare' at Super bowl half-time show, Jay-Z: I want to marry Beyoncé |
| Feb 9th 04 | 161 | Beyoncé, Luther Vandross the big winner on Grammy night, Teena Marie, Musiq, Alicia Keys and others to 'Slow Jam' in Chicago |
| Feb 16th 04 | 162 | Remember February is Black History Month, Erykah Badu is expecting her 2nd child |
| Feb 23rd 04 | 163 | Soul/Jazz Singer and actor Carl Anderson dies @ age 58, 'American Idol' reject finds 'idolism' from fans online |
| Mar 1st 04 | 164 | Most might say Janet's 'Super Bowl' incident is a good thing, Beyonce's sister Solange Knowles surprises all: ties the knot |
| Mar 8th 04 | 165 | Anita Baker inks deal with legendary label, Usher and Chili go their seperate ways |
| Mar 15th 04 | 166 | Everyone is 'Still in Love' with Teena Marie, Whitney enters a Drug Rehab Clinic |
| Mar 22nd 04 | 167 | Outkast wins big at the Soul Train awards, George Benson speaks out about the state of todays music |
| Mar 29th 04 | 168 | Janet's Damita Jo hits stores tomorrow, Craig David has a new girlfriend. |
| Apr 5th 04 | 169 | Janet and Jermaine: Newlyweds or not that is the question, Rahsaan Patterson signs with Dome for 3rd release |
| Apr 12th 04 | 170 | 20 years later: The late Marvin Gaye is remembered, George Michael's latest, it's simply 'Amazing' |
| Apr 19th 04 | 171 | New TV reality show to crown the 'worst singer', Teen Talent Search comes to the 'Dirty South' |
| Apr 26th 04 | 172 | Jon B returns with new set 'Everyday Struggles', Aaron Hall to release 1st set in 6 yrs come July |
| May 3rd 04 | 173 | Prince returns with 'Musicology' for the soul, Freddie Jackson's interview with me - read it here |
| May 10th 04 | 174 | Luther Vandross makes 1st appearance since illness on Oprah, Teena Marie's 'La Doña' set hit stores tomorrow |
| May 17th 04 | 175 | John Whitehead of 'McFadden & Whitehead' fame is shot dead, Another 'American Idol' uproar as Latoya London is voted off |
| May 24th 04 | 176 | Toasters, singers, fans alike turn out for legendary reggaae producer's funeral, Natalie Cole joins Whitney and Dionne for upcoming 'Soul Divas' tour |
| May 31st 04 | 177 | Soul 24-7.com it seems has closed it doors permanantly, Real life fantasy for Fantasia - the newest American Idol |
| Jun 7th 04 | 178 | J-Lo: Third time lucky walking down the isle? Angie Stone is back with a new single, set in tow and touring |
| Jun 14th 04 | 179 | Singing legend Ray Charles dies at the age of 73, Marc Anthony tells ex: shut up or pay up |
| Jun 21st 04 | 180 | Outkast vs Rosa Parks: case goes to the courts, Is it true: the Queen of Soul lip-syncs too |
| Jun 28th 04 | 181 | Jill Scott's sophomore set on the cards for Aug release, 4th annual BET awards come your way tomorrow |
| Jul 5th 04 | 182 | Singer Vanessa Williams and bball huddy Rick Fox seperate, Brandy's new disc 'Afrodisiac' in stores now |
| Jul 12th 04 | 183 | Singer Syretta Wright dies from long term battle with disease, Joss Stones sophpmore set is for the 'Mind, body & Soul' |
| Jul 19th 04 | 184 | Former SWV singer ties the knot with famous football running back, Usher to make big screen starring role |
| Jul 27th 04 | 185 | Brandys former husband says 'We were never really married', Up and Coming Spotlight - Tarralyn Ramsey |
| Aug 2nd 04 | 186 | Anita Baker's 'My Everything' set for Sept release, Janet held back in LA nightclub altercarion |
| Aug 9th 04 | 187 | R&B singer and funkster Rick James dies in his home, Maxwell puts finishing touches on new album |
| Aug 16th 04 | 188 | Bodyguard blunder causes injury to Beyonce, Double your pleasure with new Destinys Child album |
| Aug 23rd 04 | 189 | MTV's VMAs comes to Miami for the first time, Bob Marley and the Wailers gets 'Burnin' gets a CD release |
| Aug 30th 04 | 190 | A man drowns at Usher's pre-VMA party, 'Gloria' singer Laura Branigan dies in her sleep |
| Sept 6th 04 | 191 | Alicia Keys reportedly 'being difficult' for photo shoot, UK acts strut stuff at Mercury Awards |
| Sept 13th 04 | 192 | UK's People's Choice Awards takes place this week, Reggae stars gather to perform at Hurricane Ivan Relief Benefit |
| Sept 20th 04 | 193 | Fugees unite for Dave Chappelle's 'Block Party', Britney Spears and beau ties the knot sooner than later |
| Sept 27th 04 | 194 | Britney Spears marriage - a leading US publication says is a hoax, Raphael Saadiq's Ray Ray hit stores next week |
| Oct 4 th 04 | 195 | Beyonce injures herself during rehearsals, delays DS tour, MOBO Awards - Jamelia and Kanye West wins big |
| Oct 11th 04 | 196 | Ms Dynamite arrested for assult, VH1 honors rap's 30th anniversary with 'Hip Hop Honors' |
| Oct 18th 04 | 197 | Lalah plans tribute to her father, Donnie Hathaway, Isley Brother is indicted for tax evasion |
| Oct 25th 04 | 198 | New Bob Marley book shows different side of the reggae legend, Fugees to reunite in the studio - album expected in 2006 |
| Nov 1st 04 | 199 | Brandy calls it quits with record label, 3rd Annual Homegrown Weekend takes place this month in UK |
| Nov 8th 04 | 200 | Tribute to late Phyllis Hyman shines for AIDS benefit, Left Eye Lopes's studio is saved from liquidation |
| Nov 15th 04 | 201 | Ol' Dirty Bastard collapses and dies at the age of 35, Ashanti's new set smells as good as a 'rose' |
| Nov 22nd 04 | 202 | Lori Perry steps out with 'Wrote This Song', Paul Weller's back in the 'Studio' for his latest release |
| Nov 29th 04 | 203 | 'Coach Carter' soundtrack steeped with stellar tracks, Record labels take Kazaa to court in Australia |
| Dec 6th 04 | 204 | Ruben Studdard hospitalized and released for exaustation, Jody Waltey gears up for new album in 2005 |
| Dec 13th 04 | 205 | James Brown diagnosed with prostate cancer, Usher cleans up at Billboard Music Awards |
| Dec 20th 04 | 206 | Tweet wants you to take note: 'It's Me Again', Up and coming for 2005 - Urban Mystic |
| Dec 27th 04 | 207 | Up and coming for 2005 - Jon Bibbs, Missy has a new set on the horizon. |
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| Jan 3rd 05 | 208 | Happy New Year from TYDmusic.com, Tsunami Disaester releif in tow with US benefits |
| Jan 10th 05 | 209 | Martin Luthe King Jr bithday celebrations, The lady 'Boss' pulls out of cosmetic venture |
| Jan 17th 05 | 210 | Alicia Keys to start new tour in the spring, Queen Latifah to host this years Grammy Awards |
| Jan 24th 05 | 211 | Janet's beau named president of her label, James Brown's new memoirs hit book shelves |
| Jan 31st 05 | 212 | February is Black History month, Ciara looks to win her first Soul Train award |
| Feb 7th 05 | 213 | Amerie's sophomore set is for all to 'Touch', Lauryn Hill unveil new songs at Bob Marley's b-day tribute |
| Feb 14th 05 | 214 | Sentimental favourite Ray Charles wins the most Grammys, HERBIE awards honor the history of R&B |
| Feb 21st 05 | 215 | Earth, Wind and Fire pushes back 'Illumination', Singer Tyrone Davis dead at the age of 66 |
| Feb 28th 05 | 216 | Stevie Wonder expecting to be a dad again, The 1st lady of R&B Crunk - Ciara: a man? |
| Mar 7th 05 | 217 | Gerald Levert to be charged with assault of a police officer, supermodel Heidi Klum is pregnant with Seal's baby |
| Mar 14th 05 | 218 | Essence Music Fest showcases the stars of R&B, Vivian Green releases new single, sophomore set on the way |
| Mar 21st 05 | 219 | Rev. Sharpton sets forth 90 day ban on rap music, Erykah Badu to launch her own label |
| Mar 28th 05 | 220 | CapitalFM Awards take centre stage in London this week, Olivia chats about J Records, G-Unit and Ashanti |
| Apr 4th 05 | 221 | Kids pick their favourite at the Kids Choice Awards, 70s soul on Atlantic gets the 'remix' touch |
| Apr 11th 05 | 222 | Britney Spears has a bun in the oven, Today's hottest music talent showcase VH1's 'Save the Music' |
| Apr 18th 05 | 223 | Miami's own Nadia Turner the lastest AI casualty, Bad Boy to align with Warner's Atlantic Records |
| Apr 25th 05 | 224 | Usher gives restauranters 'a song' for desert, Billboard Latin Music Awards take center stage in Miami |
| May 2nd 05 | 225 | Janet has a new album in the works, Sanctuary Urban hopes to sizzle with summer line up releases |
| May 9th 05 | 226 | 'Big Willie' and wife to host BET Awards, Mya headlines 'Big Breakout' concert in the Caymans |
| May 16th 05 | 227 | Nivea returns with 'Complicated' sophomore set, Keith Martin proves he's 'Not Alone' on third set |
| May 23rd 05 | 228 | Shanice is back to answer 'Every Woman Dreams', Tamia reveals new set 'Between Friends' |
| May 30th 05 | 229 | Singer Kylie Minogue battles cancer disease, Marcus Miller includes Luther tribute on new project |
| Jun 6th 05 | 230 | Essence co-founder to release Cafe De Soul All-star set, 'Love Pages', It's official - Destiny's Child go their separate ways |
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