Speaking to MTV, singer Miguel says he’s looking to “push boundaries” and “take [R&B] forward” with his music, saying “that’s what we as artists are here for: to push those boundaries and explore outside and push things further”. While readying his debut album entitled ‘All I Want Is You’ (the same name of his incredible first single featuring J.Cole) he wants to come with something that will surprise people “it’s actually pretty cool for people to take a step back and go, ‘what is that? I don’t know what that is, but I like it’ – that’s really cool”.

I’m really eager to hear Miguel’s new album. ‘All I Want Is You’, produced by the great Salaam Remi, is probably one of my favourite songs from 2010. It’s superb. So if his album is anything like that – it’s gonna be hot.

Previous: Miguel Feat J.Cole – ‘All I Want Is You’ (Video/Download)

B.o.B is the latest artist to take part in MTV’s Unplugged series, peep this preview of him performing his hit single ‘Magic’. The show airs in the U.S on September 1st.

…I’ve always felt that MTV grossly undeserved the ‘Unplugged’ series – obviously it was on point during the 90′s/early 00′s – but why they don’t do them on a regular basis is beyond me. I really want to see Janelle Monae do one!

Two new tracks off Trey Songz forthcoming album Passion, Pain & Pleasure. You know, I don’t hate or love either of these tracks. I’m pretty indifferent. I definitely prefer ‘Doorbell’, think I’ll like it even more after a few listens, but neither are spectacular. Songz new album drops September 14th.

Download: Trey Songz – ‘Love Faces’

Download: Trey Songz – ‘Doorbell’

Word? Bruno Mars wrote and co-produced Cee-Lo’s new epic? That’s mad impressive. ‘F*ck You’ is definitely one of the coolest tracks we’ve had drop this year. It’s brave, funny, soulful – everything. Not to mention, it’s Cee-Lo! So yea, very impressed that Mr Mars wrote/co-produced it.

This should be quite the watch. Get involved.

The homie Reggie B just sent me his new track called ‘Hypnotic’ featuring Donald Hayes. For all those looking for good soul/funk music, you need to get involved with Reggie B. This guy is producing some crazy material right now, ‘Hypnotic’ included. Love the vibe to this, the instrumentation (something Reggie always delivers on) is real, nice. That sax…

Missy Elliott recently spoke to MTV to remember her good friend Aaliyah 9 years after her passing…

MTV: When you look around today at some of the current R&B stars, who do you see traces of Aaliyah’s influence in?

Missy Elliott: I think it’s hard for Aaliyah to be duplicated, because she had her own lane. But Ciara is an R&B singer who loves to dance, and Aaliyah was that same kinda artist. We knew when she dropped a record, we couldn’t wait for the video. I think Aaliyah has influenced artists like a Ciara.

MTV: How do you spend a day like this, where everyone is mourning the anniversary of your friend’s passing?

Elliott: I plan to spend my day the same as any other day, because there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think of [Aaliyah] or watch a video or play her music. I miss her every day.

MTV: Do you know of any update on the plans for an Aaliyah movie?

Elliott: As far as a movie for Aaliyah, I’ve been hearing some things but don’t know how true they are, and out of respect for her family, I would wait until they announce it. That way we will know it’s a fact.

MTV: I’m sure you have so many memories of Aaliyah. What was it like the first time you met her?

Elliott: When me and Tim first went to work with her, we were so nervous. She was such a big star, and I was scared she was gonna be some diva, sipping on tea, with people fixing her hair and nails, and she would say, “What is this music you got! It’s wack!” But when we walked in the studio, her smile made the whole room glow! She was like “Heyyyyy!” and gave us big hugs and made us feel like we were her cousins from down South. She was a very sweet spirit! Never seen her angry as long as I’ve known her, and in this business, that’s unheard of!

MTV: What memory do you revisit most when you think about Aaliyah?

Elliott: We’ve had so many memorable times. My most memorable is when me, her and Tim wore outfits alike! It was burgundy Pony outfits to the awards. Mind you, Aaliyah was petite so her Pony outfit looked so cute on her, but I kept looking at mine during the awards whispering to her saying, “I feel like a big-ass pony for real!” And we laughed and laughed! Too many memories to state them all! If she was still with us, she would still be at the top. Because she always stayed pushing herself to be better.