Ciara 'Living It Up'; Jaden Smith 'Shakespeare'; Christina Aguilera Teaser

Ciara, Jaden Smith and “Voice” judge Christina Aguilera all dropped new music today.

First, Will Smith’s youngest son, 14-year old Jaden Smith is claiming to be the modern day Shakespeare in his newest release by the same name. The track will appear on his first mixtape, Cooltape, this September.

Ciara released the cover art for “I’m Sorry” yesterday but another track leaked, “Living It Up”. Critics are raving about this leaked song hoping it will make it on the singer’s upcoming album “One Woman Army”. The lyrics and upbeat are uplifting. We’re rooting for Ciara.

“I’m, I’m, I’m living on borrowed time.
And I’m, I’m, I’m, I’m gon’ be gettin’ mine.
And, I, I, I, I’ll be wrong if I don’t try.
I don’t know when my next meal’s comin’
All I know is I be runnin’
I, I, I, I’ll be living up,
I’ll be living up”

The “Voice” judge Christina Aguilera didn’t release a new song but a teaser photo.

“Its finally here- MUSIC VIDEO shoot day!!!!!! Get ready guys!!!!!”

The track is reportedly titled “Your Body” or “Easier To Lie” the details are scant but Christina’s fans are ready!

Ciara “Living it Up”

Jaden Smith “Shakespeare”

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