A new remix version of Usher’s song “Hot Tottie,” featuring Ciara, recently hit YouTube, thanks to Polow Da Don. The producer has made the track available online and has not yet said why he has released it.
The version of the original song, which is included on Usher’s Versus EP, features rapping from Jay-Z and vocals from songwriter Ester Dean. The track peaked to number nine on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Ciara was reportedly supposed to be featured on the first edition of the track, as the original tracklisting revealed, but then when the final version came out she was not on the song. Check it out below. What do you think?
Supposedly, Ciara is supposed to be going all out for her new video for her single, “Turn It Up” featuring Usher. The video is supposed to be a mini movie. Make sure you all look out for that very soon. Not much info about the video is being reported right now but its supposed to be a huge surprise. Stay tuned….
‘Basic Instinct’ may have been a chart disaster, however that isn’t stopping a certain Ciara from pressing on. For, according to a reliable source, the R&B star and her label Jive are set to release another single from the project next month.
The uptempo banger, which is already in heavy rotation on UK radio, is reportedly set to have its accompanying video shot later this month, with dance rehearsals having already commenced before Christmas.
Granted things can and often do change, ‘Turn It Up’ is -as at writing- ‘Basic Instinct’s’ next single offering. A fact Ciara has been alluding to for the better part of this week on Twitter.
Given the LP’s sales, the fact another single is being lifted from it is as sure a sign as any that there is more than meets the eye regarding this whole ‘Basic Instinct’ episode. Scratch that, we know there’s more to the story – yet aren’t at liberty to elaborate. If only…
Still, this has to be the smartest move yet when it comes to the handling of the project. For, beyond being the album’s best song next to‘Ride’, and featuring the unstoppable Usher, ‘Turn It Up’ is a solid indicator of the type of music Ciara should be making at this point – Pop with R&B sensibilities. Whether it was her or the label pushing this ‘back to my roots’ slant, it’s hella ironic that an outright Pop cut is not only the track most are feeling, yet also her biggest hope of scoring that oh-so-needed-hit. Here’s hoping all pans out well for the immensely talented, yet badly handled Ms. Harris.
Globalgrind: “Turn It Up” is an unmastered track, hopefully unfinished, from ATLers Usher and Ciara that comes from the recording sessions of Ciara’s upcoming album ‘Basic Instinct’.
Usher and his New Look Foundation hosted the 2010 World Leadership Awards at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre last night (August 6th).
Special guests Ciara and Justin Bieber were invited to perform alongside the ‘OMG’ singer; with Usher and Ciara performing a unique rendition of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’, and Bieber (who was awarded the Global Youth Leadership Award) delivering a rousing solo set.
Former US president Bill Clinton was honoured with the Service Legacy Award.
Ciara has said that she would like to collaborate on a track with Usher so the pair can have a dance-off in the video.
The singer, whose new album is called Basic Instinct, admitted that she also wants to work with Fergie as well as the R&B superstar on her next record.
She told OK: “If I could work with anyone it would be either Fergie or Usher. I love Fergie, I love her attitude.
“When it comes to Usher, it’d be fun to see us dance together – a dance-off would be really fun. He’s an incredible performer and I really respect what he does.
“I appreciate it and think it would be really fun to do it together.”
Join Usher, President Clinton, Justin Bieber, Ciara and more on August 6th in Atlanta for the first annual World Leadership Awards. New Look Foundation will honor and recognize individuals and celebrities who are committed to youth leadership and service and make a difference in the lives of millions every day. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.
For Usher’s upcoming EP “Versus,” he’s going to go head to head with some of the biggest names in pop music. Among the artists joining him on the new tracks are Jay-Z, Ciara, and his own protégé Justin Bieber.
The first single, “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love,” hits radio this month and features rapper Pitbull. The single was produced by Max Martin, whose known for being the hitmaker behind some of Britney Spears and Katy Perry’s biggest hits.
Jay-Z and Ciara will both guest on “Hot Toddy,” which is slated to be the second single from the set. Justin Bieber is set to appear on the previously-released remix to his track, “Somebody To Love.”
Rapper Bun B will appear on the track “Get In My Car.” Other new track names include “Lingerie,” “Love ‘Em All,” and “Stranger.” The separately released version of “Versus” will also include his R&B hit “There Goes My Baby.”
“Versus” will also be bundled with “Raymond v. Raymond” as a 22-track set, featuring the hits “OMG,” “Papers,” and “Lil’ Freak.” “Versus” and the deluxe edition of “Raymond v. Raymond” will hit stores on August 24th .
Usher Raymond IV:My quote was self reflecting more then anything. Many types of people influence who we are. Look at yourself first, that's what I'm saying. 3:24 PM Feb 02, 2012
Usher Raymond IV:My point is a loving person lives in a loving world, A hostile person lives in a hostile world, Everyone you meet is your mirror. 3:01 PM Feb 02, 2012
Usher Raymond IV:If we had already resolved that particular issue, we wouldn't be irritated by its reflection back to us. 2:20 PM Feb 02, 2012
Usher Raymond IV:If we had already resolved that particular issue, you wouldn't be irritated by its reflection back to us. 2:19 PM Feb 02, 2012
Usher Raymond IV:Everyone you meet is your mirror. What angers us in another person is more often than not an unhealed aspect of ourselves. 2:19 PM Feb 02, 2012
Usher Raymond IV:Children give us a gear we never know we had especially mornings.You couldn't been up all night and the moment you hear their voices its UP! 2:16 PM Feb 02, 2012
Usher Raymond IV:"Stay" by Jodeci is forever my shit! Lol 1:44 PM Jan 30, 2012
Usher Raymond IV:"With every adversity comes a greater seed of benefit" 7:12 AM Jan 29, 2012
Usher Raymond IV:"Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous." 6:59 AM Jan 29, 2012
