LETOYANEWS FEATURES
The fight is not over yet!
by COMMON on Sep.29, 2009, under LETOYANEWS FEATURES, OPERATION REGRET

OK so the petition you previously signed was for Capitol Records. It wasn’t much to create an impact for the song “Regret” on radio or even boosting album sales which is our ultimate goal. To achieve this, fans need to request TV and radios. Twitition will be used as a system to do easy requesting with real impact. Once medias will be flooded by these requests there is no way that we’ll stay un-noticed. They will have no other choice but listening to us and get LeToya on their shows/playlists. Twitter doesn’t allow that many characters so there is 2 separate twititions: one for TV and one for radio. The more people participate the more chances we have to achieve our goals, so spread these out as much as you can. YOU NEED TO SIGN BOTH AT THE SAME TIME AND RETWEET BOTH
TV TWITITION
This twitition automatically sends a message to Oprah, Ellen Degeneres, Tyra Banks, Wendy Williams and Carson Daly.
This is what it says: I would love to see LeToya Luckett perform and be interviewed on your show! LeToya is a Grammy award winning, Platinum selling artist, with two #1 albums to her credit. Her single “Regret” featuring Ludacris is currently climbing the charts.
CLICK HERE FOR YOUR TWITITION TV REQUEST
RADIO TWITITION
These are not playing “Regret” yet (except for Power 105.1 which plays it a few times but not enough) and it’s time they wake up!
This twitition automatically sends a message to the radios with most audience impression in the country: HOT 97, Power 105.1, Power 106 and KIIS-FM.
This is what it says: Play “Regret” by LeToya Luckett featuring Ludacris! Requesting #1 radios in the US: Miss Info (Hot 97, NYC), Sista Girlz (Deja Vu from Power 105.1, NYC), DJ Felli Fel (Power 106, LA), Ryan Seacrest (KIIS-fm: LA). Support REAL R&B music! LeToya is a Grammy award winning, Platinum selling artist, with two #1 albums to her credit. Her single “Regret” featuring Ludacris is currently climbing the charts: Top 15 Billboard R&B Hip-Hop and Top 100 Billboard Hot 100 Airplay.
CLICK HERE FOR TWITITION RADIO REQUEST
Let’s make her #1! LET’S GO!!!!!
[LNN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Nati, an anjel all her own
by Al-E-G on Sep.15, 2009, under DOWNLOADS, EXCLUSIVES, INTERVIEWS, LETOYANEWS FEATURES
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Covered in shadows, the history of the girl group, Anjel, was always something left up in the air. LNN will shed some light on the clouded past of Anjel with the help Nativida Quinones (Nati, former member) who is setting the record straight for us once and for all, unlocking the mystery that was Anjel. Check out the audio of our interview at the bottom of this article.
In the year 2000, Linda Casey, mother of Jagged Edge twins, Brian and Brandon, had a talent search in the state of Connecticut to find members to join LeToya Luckett (soprano) and LaTavia Roberson (alto), formerly of Destiny’s Child. From the contest arrived Natasha Ramos who joined the group but due to altercations and wanting to continue school, she left the group but not before introducing to the team Nati, an old friend and former group mate of “Skim“. After a long talk with her friend and a nerve racking audition, Nati joined the group as Natasha left. She became the rapper (occasionally singing soprano).
From left to right: Nati, LeToya, Tiffany and LaTavia
On LeToya & LaTavia: “They’ve been through A LOT…just to see their strength, diligence and hunger [working with them] was a true blessing”
In 2001 a new addition was made to the group, college student Tiffany Beaudoin (mezzo-soprano), who was introduced by a mutual friend, auditioned and Anjel was completed. With the aid of Jagged Edge, Anjel recorded demos, in which 20 of them leaked (download them HERE), in Atlanta. They appeared at the 2001 Grammy’s where Destiny’s Child won a award for “Say My Name” but, although they collected their trophies, LeToya and LaTavia did not arrive on stage to receive and publicly gain credit for the song.
Soon Jermaine Dupri made the decision to take So So Def under Arista Records which caused trouble for Jagged Edge ‘s production company 581 Entertainment. Already with their own girl group, Isyss, Arista had no need for another and Anjel was not chosen to become part of the label. With the foundation crumbling and no label support the plan to release an album was cancelled and the girls of Anjel disbanded the group each going their separate ways.
“They must’ve had something they were looking for at the time and we probably didn’t!”
Nati, life after Anjel
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A Puerto Rican fire house born in Bronx, NY, Nati, born Nativida Quinones is a singer-songwriter formely of girl group Anjel. Raised in Connecticut she came from a very musical family. Daughter of a singer-guitar player Nati had music flowing through her veins “I grew up in one of those house holds where we had a house party and at some point your uncles just jumped out with the guitars…”
Nati was introduced to Anjel by her friend Natasha Ramos who she was in Skim with for a year and a half. Natasha Ramos’s manager invited Nati to be his solo artist at first but after Natasha left Anjel, Nati was called on to audition for it. Reluctant at first she went through with the heart racing audition. “It was a nerve racking experience but at the same time I came ready to fight.” Her light shined through and she became the new member of Anjel.
She then went to the the Grammy’s for the first time after just starting in the industry professionally. She also had to bear witness to the controversial moment of Beyonce Knowles, Kelendria Rowland and Tenitra “Michelle” Williams going up on stage and receiving their Grammy while her friends and groupmates sat in the crowd and watch their award be given away. “I know if i was about to receive a Grammy or something and didn’t get the chance to do so…It would be really really hard for me to sit down and watch some one else go up there or see something I worked really hard to get.”
“I want to be able to fill that gap for other artists that are coming in and don’t know what they’re walking into”
Now with Anjel all said and done, Nati, who has now relocated to Texas, writing and recording her songs with the Nati Q project and working on secret projects she did not devulge. Driven to hit the spotlight, Nati is determined to venture into our hearts from all venues, focused on the dream to be seen everywhere and anywhere. Working as CEO of her publishing company Ready Writer she is well on her way to becoming a powerful female entrepeneur.
Reminiscent of J-Lo but with better vocals, Nati is a woman full of passion and drive. She is an idealist who wants to inspire the new generation and become a role model, showing them the way and sharing her knowledge and wisdom. “I want to touch lives” “I see myself filling that gap in the music industry and entertainment”. We wish to hear from her soon and hope that she hits it big. Maybe she should hook up with a producer like Timbaland or The-Dream to take her under their wing and let her bloom like the elegent flower that she is.
You can check her out on myspace and follow her on her new twitter account.
Here is the interview. Hope you enjoy it. It is very informative. (It’s in 3 parts of about 10 minutes each. Click the right arrow to skip track)
LISTEN
Two of her songs here. We love them! If you do too, you can download them below.
1. Ultimatum (DEMO. exclusive LNN version with extra rap) (she recorded it years ago. She’s having new stuff coming up soon. Stay tuned with us for that we’ll keep you posted.)
2. Money Comes and Goes (Mase feat. Nati Q. from the “Welcome Back” album released in 2004)
DOWNLOAD
1. Ultimatum FREE VIA SENDSPACE HERE
2. Money Comes and Goes (Support and BUY from Amazon here)
3. Anjel’s demo album HERE (+ Anjel Photo Gallery)
Stay tuned with LNN for more exclusive reports.
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Producer Bei Maejor reveils “Not Anymore” was not for LeToya
by Al-E-G on Sep.07, 2009, under EXCLUSIVES, INTERVIEWS, LETOYANEWS FEATURES
Last week we had Cory Bold. This week we keep it with the super-producer interviews with Bei Maejor. At age 22, this producer has worked with the best in the music industry. Ginuwine, Trey Songz, Chrisette Michelle and (of course) LeToya are just a few artists Bei Maejor has worked with. In tune with his music, Maejor is a young rising star in the producing world imprinting his mark in the industry. An entity shrouded in mystery, Bei Maejor divulge a few things about himself in our interview where you’ll find out his inspirations, future plans and other things you may not have known. Apparently the song, “Not Anymore” was not originally meant for LeToya but for another artist. Who is this artist? Well listen and you may find out. (interview in 2 parts)
Make sure you follow him on twitter and add him to your myspace. Stay tuned for next week, we have another special guest for you ONLY on LNN.
Who do you think he originally made the song “Not Anymore” for? (Picture each one of these girls singing “Well I’ve been the super girlfriend…” and guess who would sound best)
1 – Beyonce
2 – Whitney Houston
3 – Britney Spears
4 – Rihanna
5 - Christina Aguilera
6 – None of the above (Specify)
Reply in the comments. Make sure you enter your email correctly…
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] Producer Bei Maejor reveils "Not Anymore" was not for LeToya
by Al-E-G on Sep.07, 2009, under EXCLUSIVES, INTERVIEWS, LETOYANEWS FEATURES
Last week we had Cory Bold. This week we keep it with the super-producer interviews with Bei Maejor. At age 22, this producer has worked with the best in the music industry. Ginuwine, Trey Songz, Chrisette Michelle and (of course) LeToya are just a few artists Bei Maejor has worked with. In tune with his music, Maejor is a young rising star in the producing world imprinting his mark in the industry. An entity shrouded in mystery, Bei Maejor divulge a few things about himself in our interview where you’ll find out his inspirations, future plans and other things you may not have known. Apparently the song, “Not Anymore” was not originally meant for LeToya but for another artist. Who is this artist? Well listen and you may find out. (interview in 2 parts)
Make sure you follow him on twitter and add him to your myspace. Stay tuned for next week, we have another special guest for you ONLY on LNN.
Who do you think he originally made the song “Not Anymore” for? (Picture each one of these girls singing “Well I’ve been the super girlfriend…” and guess who would sound best)
1 – Beyonce
2 – Whitney Houston
3 – Britney Spears
4 – Rihanna
5 - Christina Aguilera
6 – None of the above (Specify)
Reply in the comments. Make sure you enter your email correctly…
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] LNN’s sit down with the hot producer of “She Ain’t Got” CORY BOLD
by Al-E-G on Sep.01, 2009, under EXCLUSIVES, INTERVIEWS, LETOYANEWS FEATURES
This week we have a special treat for you. At only 20 years old this man has done more than others twice his age. From producing to writing, and singing Cory Bold is a man of many talents. An up-rising entrepreneur all his own, he has worked with A list artists including LeToya Luckett, Keri Hilson and Chris Brown. You may know him from the single by LeToya Luckett, “She Aint Got Shit On Me”, which he produced and co-wrote. Not stopping with just music, Cory has a project developed, Cory TV, which is a program explaining how he stays fit and healthy and sharing his ideals on fitness with the rest of the world.
Born October 24, 1988, Cory Bold has music running through his veins. His grandfather is Huey “Piano” Smith, who is an American R&B pianist whose sound was influential in Rock and Roll. Described as hard working, passionate and a drive like no other, Cory is constantly working on new endeavors and projects, flying from coast to coast spreading his influence through today’s society. We now have an exclusive interview with Mr. Bold hosted by our very own AL.E.G.
Cory is revealing to us the process of working with LeToya. and more.
Listen to the exclusive interview here at LNN. (It is in two parts, click the right arrow to go to the next track)
Make sure you follow him on twitter and add him to your myspace. You can also suscribe to his Youtube Channel Cory Bold TV. Stay tuned for next week, we have another special guest for you ONLY on LNN.
[EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW] LNN's sit down with the hot producer of "She Ain't Got" CORY BOLD
by Al-E-G on Sep.01, 2009, under EXCLUSIVES, INTERVIEWS, LETOYANEWS FEATURES
This week we have a special treat for you. At only 20 years old this man has done more than others twice his age. From producing to writing, and singing Cory Bold is a man of many talents. An up-rising entrepreneur all his own, he has worked with A list artists including LeToya Luckett, Keri Hilson and Chris Brown. You may know him from the single by LeToya Luckett, “She Aint Got Shit On Me”, which he produced and co-wrote. Not stopping with just music, Cory has a project developed, Cory TV, which is a program explaining how he stays fit and healthy and sharing his ideals on fitness with the rest of the world.
Born October 24, 1988, Cory Bold has music running through his veins. His grandfather is Huey “Piano” Smith, who is an American R&B pianist whose sound was influential in Rock and Roll. Described as hard working, passionate and a drive like no other, Cory is constantly working on new endeavors and projects, flying from coast to coast spreading his influence through today’s society. We now have an exclusive interview with Mr. Bold hosted by our very own AL.E.G.
Cory is revealing to us the process of working with LeToya. and more.
Listen to the exclusive interview here at LNN. (It is in two parts, click the right arrow to go to the next track)
Make sure you follow him on twitter and add him to your myspace. You can also suscribe to his Youtube Channel Cory Bold TV. Stay tuned for next week, we have another special guest for you ONLY on LNN.
CAPITOL RECORDS OFFICIALLY WORSE LABEL EVER
by COMMON on Aug.27, 2009, under LETOYANEWS FEATURES

I warned you. Not only they messed up LeToya’s promotion but they are fucking up with the distribution as well. We’re receiving lots of tweets from people complaining about the album’s availability. Lots of stores are sold out. “Sold out” HUUMM Sounds like a good thing right? Not when the album is expected to sell only 25k. (Call me in denial I still don’t believe that number) We understand that Capitol just didn’t bother shipping enough copies. Our sources inform us that some locations received only 20 copies of “Lady Love” while these same stores got 500 of Colbie Calait. WTF right?! So how you gone sell more if people can’t buy the product? (If you come accross a store that is sold out, get at us thru the contact form on the lower right side of this site so we can make sure they are re-stocked)
And listen to this, this is not the only misstep! They also didn’t ship enough explicit versions. They shipped a ratio of 95% of clean and 5% of explicit. What a dumb ass move when most people want to get the real deal. The majority of LeToya’s fanbase ain’t no damn 7 years old. We wanna hear dem “fuckings” and “shits”. No damn bleeps in the middle of the songs. Your best option to get the explicit version as of today is going via digital stores.
In the meantime I personally bought 10 hard copies for the only purpose of supporting. I didn’t open CD boxes because I am listening to the one I bought on iTunes. (by the way, loving the excellent bonus track ”Don’t let me get away”; and no, don’t even start we won’t post it in here. You gotta buy it from itunes to get it). Planning to offer them all as birthday/Christmas gifts.
Anyway Capitol people need to get their shit together. Seriously this company is full of shit and like I said before they all need to be fired. I don’t get what they want. They have an artist (LeToya) right here with all the potential in the world. She’s got the talent, the look, the voice and the personality… and they are still managing to sleep on her. What the fuck is wrong with them? I really hope she leaves their ass after this era is over.
I suggest you contact them and complain directly to them. It seems they’re not really checking out their twitter so I would advice you just call 323-462-6252 or fax 323-871-5185.
[Lady Love Review] Today is the day! “Lady Love” is finally available!!!
by singswell on Aug.25, 2009, under LETOYANEWS FEATURES, NEWS, REVIEWS
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While on the debut album LeToya let us know she was that “H-town chick” by using H-town Rappers and H-town production to convey that southern confidence (swagger if you will), on “Lady Love” she does no such thing. Instead, she opts to convey that swagger solely through her lyrics and vocal execution. “Lady Love” finds LeToya as “swagger” made flesh; confidence epitomized.
From the opening song all the way to the last, we are taken on a journey through all the ups & downs, and ins & outs of Love. I am actually surprised at some of the various perspectives LeToya takes with this album. Lady Love is a true R&B album with just a sprinkling of pop added for good measure. Lyrically the album is brutally honest and well constructed; vocally LeToya sounds better than she ever has, the growth is astounding; conceptually she thoroughly explores all the different tenets of Love.
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