'Symphony & Bass' producer Riffioso is attracting mainstream attention after his remix of Devlin’s ‘Love Cards’ was the picked by the rapper himself as the winning entry in a national radio contest.

Devlin recently turned to BBC Radio 1Xtra’s ‘Home-grown Show’ host DJ Target and his popular network of aspiring musicians known as #TargetsNoticeBoard, to find the ultimate remix to his new, Etta Bond-assisted single. Among those to take the challenge was London-based Riffioso, whose ‘Symphony & Bass’ Remix of the track stood above all the other contenders with its powerful, orchestral sound.

Having been announced as the winner, Target and Devlin spoke to Riffioso live on the air, with the rapper heaping praise on the production and providing the opportunity for future collaborations. 1Xtra hassince played the ‘Symphony & Bass’ Remix on numerous occasions, and the version is set to feature on the digital release of ‘Love Cards’, more news of which will be available in the coming weeks.

The star endorsement has seen Riffioso emerge with not just a rapidly-growing fanbase but a reputation as potentially one of the next star producers in urban music andbeyond. Stay tuned for forthcoming projects and hear his winning ‘Love Cards’ remix below:

Devlin - Love Cards ft Etta Bond - ( Riffioso's "Chosen" Symphony & Bass Remix) by Riffioso

The chart-topping pair collaborated on Keys' hit track 'Girl On Fire', with Minaj laying down a rap verse for the remix.

Keys would "definitely" love the chance to team up with the 'Starships' songstress again.

She gushed to MTV News: "I saw her at the Met Ball actually and that was the last place I saw her. That's my girl and I definitely have lots of love for her ... she's a girl on fire."

Keys also spoke about long-time American Idol judge Randy Jackson's decision to leave the hit show once the current season has ended.

The stunning singer insists she won't be joining Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban on the coveted panel anytime soon.

She said: "There's no room for me."

Keys also spoke about her newest single.

She explained: "I actually just finished the video for 'Tears Always Win' last night.

"It's a girl and her working two jobs and she's got all these things going on. But the whole time, she's totally distracted because she's only thinking about how she feels [about her ex], almost at the point [where] you're thinking about the person, but you're also thinking about, kind of, your loneliness and how you feel. How're you gonna get through it? The video is totally beautiful, really unexpected. It has some Vegas pieces in it. I think the way it goes on, it really brings a relevance to the words and you'll really feel it. I'm loving it."

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Lyracis is a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer who has been embraced early on by Choice FM, Kiss FM and 1xtra. A buzz grew quickly and he was invited to support a range of artists on tour including Chris Brown, Sean Kingston, Ne-yo, Lemar, Estelle, Ja Rule and The Game.
After a period of being mentored by Beyonce’s father Matthew Knowles, Lyracis set to work establishing his unique sound, collaborating with other artists and producers along the way. 

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Speaking to Marie Claire magazine, Minaj spoke about her desire to become a mother and how many children she would like to have one day.

The American Idol judge said: "In five years, perhaps, I'd like to have children. I love children - I'm a children freak. I'd like two, maybe three."

However for the moment the ‘Starships’ songstress is still focused on her music career as she stated: "I can't predict my life, but there's always more left to achieve. More albums, outdoing your own expectations, but, most of all, proving to yourself that no one else can box in."

Minaj also went on to reveal that when she is not working she prefers to dress down and ditches the outlandish outfits and make-up she is known for. Nicki explained: "I just don't want to be bothered on my day off, so it's back to a tracksuit, Uggs and socks, and I don't wear any make-up on my skin. I let it breathe as much as possible. I look really, really horrible."

Nicki Minaj recently teamed up with Carly Rae Jepsen on a remix of the ‘Call Me Maybe’ singer’s track ‘Tonight I’m Getting Over You’. 

Listen to Nicki Minaj and Carly Rae Jepson on 'Tonight I'm Getting Over You' below:

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/TheHubEntertainment/view/75904/ Thu, 16 May 2013 14:33:26 +0100 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/TheHubEntertainment/view/75904/ ‘Riffioso’ wins ‘Devlin’ Seal of Approval with ‘Love Cards’ Remix

'Symphony & Bass' producer Riffioso is attracting mainstream attention after his remix of Devlin’s ‘Love Cards’ was the picked by the rapper himself as the winning entry in a national radio contest.

Devlin recently turned to BBC Radio 1Xtra’s ‘Home-grown Show’ host DJ Target and his popular network of aspiring musicians known as #TargetsNoticeBoard, to find the ultimate remix to his new, Etta Bond-assisted single. Among those to take the challenge was London-based Riffioso, whose ‘Symphony & Bass’ Remix of the track stood above all the other contenders with its powerful, orchestral sound.

Having been announced as the winner, Target and Devlin spoke to Riffioso live on the air, with the rapper heaping praise on the production and providing the opportunity for future collaborations. 1Xtra hassince played the ‘Symphony & Bass’ Remix on numerous occasions, and the version is set to feature on the digital release of ‘Love Cards’, more news of which will be available in the coming weeks.

The star endorsement has seen Riffioso emerge with not just a rapidly-growing fanbase but a reputation as potentially one of the next star producers in urban music andbeyond. Stay tuned for forthcoming projects and hear his winning ‘Love Cards’ remix below:

Devlin - Love Cards ft Etta Bond - ( Riffioso's "Chosen" Symphony & Bass Remix) by Riffioso

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Lyracis is a rapper, singer, songwriter and producer who has been embraced early on by Choice FM, Kiss FM and 1xtra. A buzz grew quickly and he was invited to support a range of artists on tour including Chris Brown, Sean Kingston, Ne-yo, Lemar, Estelle, Ja Rule and The Game.
After a period of being mentored by Beyonce’s father Matthew Knowles, Lyracis set to work establishing his unique sound, collaborating with other artists and producers along the way. 

Links:
http://www.lyracis.com 
http://www.twitter.com/lyracis
http://www.facebook.com/lyracis 
http://www.youtube.com/lyracistv

The US rapper features on a reworked version of Jepsen's 'Tonight I'm Getting Over You', which originally appeared on the Canadian's 'Kiss' album.

The remix has now been uploaded online, with Minaj introducing Jepsen at the start of the track.

The American Idol judge also performs a rap halfway through the song, with the star also adding some lines at the end too.

Speaking recently about the collaboration, Jepsen's manager Scooter Braun said: "When Carly Rae and Nicki get together, they make songs about getting over guys. Whenever girls do songs about getting over men, they seem to do really well."

The flamboyant singer is releasing the track as her latest single from second album 'Warrior', which was released last year.

The track follows on from previous singles 'Die Young' and 'C'Mon'.

A new remix of the song has surfaced online featuring will.i.am, who takes over the track's middle rap section.

It comes soon after Ke$ha debuted the single's artwork via Twitter.

As previously reported, the 'Tik Tok' star recently revealed that she has been texting One Direction heartthrob Harry Styles.

She joked, however, that they haven't got on to sexting just yet.

This reworking of the song features some huge names and includes Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Juicy J and T.I., and all rappers add their own style to it.

Following the unveiling of the remix, the 'Umbrella' superstar has been retweeting messages from her fans praising the cut:

"@rihanna got me wanting to twerk in my office at work listening to this RihMix #PouritUpRihMix xoxo #moneyonmind," and "Woiiii @rihanna. You gonna stop have to slaying like this!! I PHUCKIN LOVE IT."

She continues her 'Diamonds' tour tomorrow night (March 21) with a show in Detroit at the Joe Louis Arena and will then move on to other U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Chicago and Las Vegas.

Check out the remix here:

The hit track, which was made in collaboration with Britney Spears, has already been altered by producer Hit-Boy and the likes of Lil Wayne in an official remix.

Pitbull has now unleashed a new remix of the song, which was originally released in November last year.

The US star tweeted out a link to the track last night (February 19) on Twitter to a warm reception from fans.

One user said: "I'm gonna SCREAM AND SHOUT about how AWESOME this Remix is!!!"

Another fan meanwhile said: "Amazing CONGRAT dance with you!!!!"

Speaking to Andy Cohen about the track, Eve said: "I heard that might not be Britney. That's what I heard, but you know, I don't know ... it could be Britney. But I heard it wasn't."

Spears' representative, Jeff Raymond, then went on record and told TMZ that it's "absolute BS. Britney sang the song. Will.i.am wanted her for the song and she sang on it."

Following the backlash from her remarks, the 'Tambourine' hitmaker took to her official Twitter page and explained exactly what she meant: "Come on ya'll My comment was not about Britney Spears NOT singing the song - clearly it's her. It was about the British accent-pay attention."

Watch the newly released remix video for 'Scream & Shout' below:

The clip was due to be unveiled tomorrow (February 15), but found its way online earlier this afternoon. Spears took to her official Twitter page to direct her fans to the video and wrote:

"THIS is the REMIX! #ScreamAndShoutRemixVideo is here a day early... turn up!!!"

The remix also features Diddy, Lil' Wayne, Hit-Boy and Waka Flocka Flame. Will.i.Am also tweeted about the leak, adding: "They watchin' us..."@britneyspears: @iamwill @Hit_Boy @iamdiddy @WakaFlockaBSM @LilTunechi They watching us boys! #ScreamAndShoutRemixVideo"

Watch the newly released remix video for 'Scream & Shout' here:

The singer is due to feature in a fresh promo clip for a reworked version of the will.i.am hit alongside the likes of Lil Wayne and Diddy.

The former X Factor USA judge had previously tweeted a photo of herself from the video ahead of its official unveiling on Friday (February 15).

She has now uploaded a new photo from the clip, which sees Spears looking resplendent in a black outfit.

A new promotional image for the video meanwhile has also been released, which shows all the song's stars - which also includes Hit-Boy and Waka Flaka Flame - standing for the camera.

A number of top stars including song collaborator will.i.am and Lil Wayne are set to feature in a fresh remix of the song.

Britney Spears has now confirmed that the track's accompanying video will be premiered on Friday (February 15).

She tweeted: "This Friday on @106andpark - #ScreamAndShoutRemixVideo!! Here's a tiny taste. Bring The Action!"

The singer also uploaded a photo of herself form the video shoot, which sees Spears with tied back hair and an Adidas jacket.