While at Agenda New York, Orisue’s East Coast reps 24K Showroom caught up with Josh who ran them through a few of Orisue’s favorite pieces from their upcoming Fall ’12 collection. This is your first look at the Jethro Jacket and Ranger Vest, more details coming soon!

Checkout 24K Showroom’s full coverage of Agenda New York after the jump.

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He’s back! As we previously reported R. Kelly is prepping the release of a brand new album titled “Write Me Back,” due late March. The 11th studio-album from Kellz is the follow-up to 2010’s Love Letter, and is expected to be an entire project with the inspiration of 70’s Soul. The first single has just been released and it is entitled “Share My Love.” This is definitely another one for all the steppers out there, so get in that grown and sexy mood and press play!

Song below…

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Astronaut Future premieres his new video “Magic“ on 106 & Park, talks about his performance at the 49ers game, his album Pluto + working with Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly and more.

Up and coming singer/songwriter Ms. Twanée is preparing for a very big 2012, including the release of her debut album. This Bermuda bred songstress is not wasting anytime introducing listeners to her sound. Twanée just released her first buzz song “Lesson Learned” last week, and is now already back with a second track. The new release titled “Cold As Ice” follows up where she left off with “Lesson Learned.” Take a listen below…

For more info, follow Twanée on Twitter @MissTwanee

Rick Ross tells Sway about meeting Dr. Dre in Miami, which led to a studio session, and the inspiration from Dre’s advice.

”The advice he gave me, it’s already affected the way I’ve been in the studio for the last week. So let’s just say he’s full of knowledge and he’s a solid guy. Most definitely that’s maybe my biggest hip-hop influence in the game.”

R&B princess Ashanti is ready for her return to music stardom, including the launch her own label, Written Entertainment. In this recent interview with “Access Hollywood Live,” the 31-year-old singer spoke about moving on from her past deals and taking her career into her own hands.

The burgeoning businesswoman learned some valuable lessons along the way. “Being with the major [label] taught me that I need a way bigger percentage than what they were giving me,” joked Ashanti. “It’s about the profit sharing now and everything is digital and I’m cutting my own deal with iTunes. It’s about learning the behind the scenes to become a better business woman.”

Ashanti’s fifth album is due this summer on Written Entertainment/eOne. The first single, “The Woman You Love” featuring Busta Rhymes, is available right now on iTunes and Amazon digital.

Here is this weeks edition of DJ Carisma’s “Cookie Jar,” you might notice a difference as Carisma wasn’t spinning last night, but switching roles by joining Abby on the mic. Filling in on the 1s and 2s was up and coming DJ Skillz. Check it out and enjoy the full hour of R&B mixed live.

Underrated album dropping this Spring.

Mary J. Blige stopped by The Wendy Williams show for the first time ever. MJB is one of Wendy’s all-time favorites and a dream guest, so you know she made it a special show. Wendy isn’t one to bite her tongue though, the frank host delved into some very personal questions with Mary, including trouble in her marriage, struggling with drug use, motherhood, her recent Oscar snub and much more. Mary also gave two very strong performances. Check out this preview and stay tuned for the full, revealing sit-down, set to air Thursday, February 2nd.