Keri Hilson’s debut album, In A Perfect World, drops next year. Do you think she has what it takes to become a superstar? Discuss in the comments section.

Listen: Kanye West- “Bad News”

808s & Heartbreak hits stores November 24.

Move over Plies, Ace Hood is here. His debut album, Gutta, hit stores this past Tuesday, and many hip-hop fans are raving. With an average iTunes rating of 4.5 stars, this record is bound to make some big moves over the next few months.

I can see why you’d say Ace Hood isn’t a good rapper. After all, he hasn’t developed much of an individualistic personality. He seems to fit the southern rapper mold — sultry R&B hooks, songs ideal for ringtone distribution, and freestyles that are as staged as MTV’s Date My Mom.

But give Ace a chance. His record is pretty solid, and I especially like the slow jam “Call Me” featuring R&B crooner Lloyd.

Listen below, and let us know what you think. Gutta is available on iTunes today.

I just received this letter from a good friend of mine, Jeff Juin, who I worked on the Go Gettas TV show with a year or so back, and who worked with Shakir Stewart at Def Jam in NY. Here’s what he wanted to post:

Dear Shakir,

It’s been a week since your passing and I am still in shock. I am writing this letter to let u know how you had a major impact on me. The first time we met was when u were working on the Rick Ross album( Port of Miami), at the time I was under Jay Brown Lenny S and TY-TY, and u were asking what song I thought was best to follow up the success of hustling, Blow with Dre, or push it! And I said push it cause the beat the whole feel of it had a story behind it and it’s a good follow up to Hustler. To me that was big, that you even asked my opinion. From then I would always see you on the move and I would say to myself; “this man is a hard worker he never here but he’s finding hits out there and brining them back to the building”. You were the definition of Corporate Thuggin, (handle you’re Business in the streets and in the Office). Over time we would develop our own bond which really meant a lot to me! All the late nights I would wait to talk to you while you were talking to LA. You would get out the office and I would be right there! No appointments, no nothing. I would just be there; LA would call me a stalker, lol. You still would hear me out and go over everything with me and tell me what you needed! There is no one in the game that I knew, that would do that for a young guy like me. For that I respected you. Now you’re gone. I broke down so many times I can’t even count, (thank you Tone, A Reid, Rich Hill Jazzy, Dex, J Rich, Wynter, Heather for helping me get though this). It hurts even writing this about you.

Your passing really affected me and many others. I remember I would try to see you and you would give me the run-a-round until I finally caught up to you, it was all love though I understood what you were doing Shake-n-bake was your name for that one. You were the coolest dude and everybody wanted to be like you! Hustle like you. Get those hits and artist like you. When I heard you had been promoted to President of the label, I was so happy for you, because I knew that you worked hard for it. Well you know Playboy there is no one out there like me, who can do it on this level, remember that! You taught me so much from our conversations. I could never re-pay you for the game you put me on to. So much that I want to say to let the readers know what type of Man you were. There was so much I wanted to do with you, you encouraged me and pushed me to do so much more. The only thing I can say is thank you. And know that I will push harder than I have to, so the world can know, and apply everything you taught me! You will be missed but not forgotten Playboy!

To my mentor, and good friend;

RIP Shakir Stewart

It’s still hard for me to believe this happened. Shakir had such an inspiring influence on the music community, specifically hip-hop. Our hearts go out to the Stewart family and hope the family is gradually recovering.

I love this show. Chelsea Lately is almost too racy, and that’s why she has such good ratings. I can’t believe no one’s clowning her for the “I love black mothers!” comment in this clip.

Is this chick serious?

Genius quote of the clip: “In shopping, you’ll find that your eye will be drawn to the things that you like.” Brenda is a JOKE!

Anyone that knows me knows that I hate to admit I’m a fan of Britney’s last album, Blackout. You can’t deny that the majority of the songs were great for the dancefloor and fun to listen to anywhere. The main reason that I enjoyed the album was Danja’s impressive production, making the album more hip-hop than pop. For once, I could forget about the fact that I was actually listening to Britney Spears and I could pretend I’m listening to—say—Keri Hilson over a Timbaland-esque beat.

So when I heard Britney’s set to drop her new album, Circus, on December 2, I was stoked.

But not too fast. It seems Britney’s taken a regressive turn back to bubble gum pop records, suited more for Z100 than Power 1051. Yes, I know, the Z100s are her main fan base, but she’s lost me with this new album.

There are 2 records that stand out to me on the album. Check them out below and post your thoughts

Listen: Britney Spears- “Unusual You”

Listen: Britney Spears- “Blur”

Looks like Keri Hilson’s about to drop the video for “Turn Off” featuring Lil’ Wayne. Hopefully the release of this single and video will speed up the release of her new album, In A Perfect World.

“Energy,” the first single from the R&B singer/songwriter’s debut, didn’t take off too well, and the majority of people have forgotten she’s responsible for the hook on “The Way I Are,” so I guess it’s time for Keri to reestablish herself as a potential queen of crunkR&B

Listen: Keri Hilson feat. Lil’ Wayne- “Turn Off”

I think we all saw this one coming. In the music video for Def Jam artist Young Jeezy’s latest single, “Crazy World,” the rapper exposes all that has gone awry with our world. The video feels like an urban rendition of Cloverfield–hundreds of people are running around in the streets, as gas prices continue rising and lame presidential hopefuls (Sarah Palin and John Mccain) ignorantly hold their thumbs up.

My initial reaction: Interesting video, but I think it’s too delayed to make any impact on the American people. Barack won the election. Gas prices have been declining steadily for the past 60 years. Sarah Palin is out of the spotlight. Had Jeezy dropped this video a few weeks ago (say–before November 4), I think he could have reached a much wider audience. Nice attempt, though.

Watch the video below: