Johnta Austin Releases Debut Album "Love, Sex & Religion"

Grammy Award-winning Singer/songwriter JOHNTA AUSTIN who has written for Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige in the past, debuts his Love, Sex & Religion project which features the lead single and visual "Love Angel".

Love, Sex & Religion features production from frequent collaborators Jermaine  Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox and Troy Taylor.

New Video: Mariah Carey - A No No

Last November, Grammy Award-winning Superstar MARIAH CAREY released what is considered her best album in years, Caution, which features the singles "GTFO", "With You" and the current Jermaine Dupri-produced single "A No No", which samples Lil Kim and Lil Cease 1996 classic, "Crush On You".

For the visuals, Carey is on a colorful subway with friends. See HERE!

In other Mariah news, the elusive diva kicked off her "Caution World Tour." The North American leg travels across the country, including stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto and New York through April 6.

Anthony Hamilton to Hit the Road On Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def 25th Anniversary Tour

Grammy Award-winning and multiplatinum-selling R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Anthony Hamilton joins Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour this fall. It kicks off October 14 in Washington, D.C. at Capital One Arena, stops at major arenas across the country, and concludes on November 2 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. In celebration of the iconic label’s 25th anniversary, Hamilton will perform alongside a stacked lineup of fellow So So Def artists, including Xscape, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Bone Crusher, Dem Franchize Boyz, and Bow Wow. Known for powerhouse performances marked by scorching soul, expect him to bring the house down every night with that instantly recognizable voice and inimitable charisma. With 25 years in the game Hamilton celebrates yet another milestone this fall. September 23, 2018 will be the 15th anniversary of his classic, Comin’ From Where I’m From, released on the same day in 2003. It would be his first platinum certified album. Be on the lookout for more from Hamilton soon!

So So Def's Cultural Curren$y Tour Dates: 10/14 - Washington, DC - Capital One Arena 10/18 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center 10/19 - Baltimore, MD - Royal Farms Arena 10/20 - Greensboro, NC - Coliseum 10/21 - Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena 10/25 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena 10/26 - Memphis, TN - FedExForum 10/28 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center 10/30 - Chicago, IL - United Center 10/31 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena 11/02 - Los Angeles, CA - Staples Center Get tickets HERE.

Jermaine Dupri Presents… ‘So So Def 25’ Compilation Album + Announces So So Def 25 Curren$y Tour

In honor of the 25th anniversary of the legendary So So Def Recordings, Jermaine Dupri has dropped the compilation album, Jermaine Dupri Presents... So So Def 25.

A journey through the label's 25 years, the project opens up with their first hit single, Kris Kross' 1993 song "Jump" and includes songs from Xscape, Bone Crusher, Jagged Edge, Ghostown DJs and more.

Famous So So Def artists such as Da Brat and Bow Wow also appear on the project, while JD makes sure to add some high-profile collaborations such as The Notorious B.I.G.'s feature on "Da B Side" and Kanye West on the "Let's Get Married (Reception Remix)."

“I been dreaming of getting to this point since my very first release," Dupri says.

Released through Columbia Records, it was announced earlier this year that Legacy Recordings would also be releasing 12" vinyls of select So So Def records, as well as additional digital content to celebrate the anniversary.

Check out the tracklist to the compilation project below.

Jermaine Dupri Presents... So So Def 25 Tracklist

1. "Jump (Radio Edit)" by Kris Kross

2. "Funkdafied" by Da Brat

3. "Just Kickin' It" by Xscape

4. "Where the Party At" by Jagged Edge featuring Nelly

5. "My Boo (Radio Mix)" by Ghost Town DJs

6. "Like Wow" by Bow Wow featuring Ciara

7. "Tipsy (Radio Mix) by J-Kwon

8. "Welcome to Atlanta (Coast 2 Coast Radio Remix)" by Jermaine Dupri featuring P. Diddy, Snoop Dogg and Murphy Lee

9. "Da B Side" by Da Brat featuring The Notorious B.I.G.

10. "Live and Die for Hip Hop" by Kris Kross featuring Aaliyah

11. "Let's Get Married (Reception Remix)" by Jagged Edge featuring Kanye West

12. "Never Scared (Radio Edit)" by Bone Crusher featuring Killer Mike and T.I.

13. ""Damn! (Radio Edit)" by YoungBloodz featuring Lil Jon

14. "I Think They Like Me (So So Def Remix)" by Dem Franchize Boyz featuring Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat and Bow Wow

15. "Money Ain't a Thang" by Jermaine Dupri featuring Jay-Z

16. "Who Can I Run To" by Xscape

17. "Charlene" by Anthony Hamilton

 Dupri has also announced via social media the So So Def 25 Curren$y Tour:

Tickets available starting July 14th.

Jermaine Dupri to Release So So Def’s 25th Anniversary Album

This year music mogul and Atlanta native Jermaine Dupri was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, making him the second hip-hop act ever to be inducted behind Jay-Z.

Due this Summer via Sony/Legacy/Certified Classics, he will be celebrating 25 years of his renowned label that was a major fixture to Hip Hop and R&B artists including Xscape, Da Brat, Jagged Edge & Bow Wow.

On the compilation, Dupri says, “I been dreaming of getting to this point since my very first release.”

The set is to feature hits, remixes and album cuts spanning more than two decades.