INDUSTRY NEWS: SOLANGE GETS DROPPED!

Recently it has been reported that Geffen Records recording artist Solange Knowles has been dropped from the label more than likely for poor album sales. Despite producing a critically acclaimed set, "Sol-Angel & the Hadley Street Dreams," the label still decided to part ways with Ms. Knowles. She is still signed to her father Matthew Knowles imprint Music World Music, and will most likely sign a deal with Epic Records, a rumor that was started months ago since the confirmation that Solange had either been dropped/left Geffen Records was still up in the air.

I'm not surprised Solange got dropped, but at the same time this chick did produce a critically acclaimed set with lots of potential for appeal in all markets. The album's first single "I Decided" was genius, and the album's third single "T.O.N.Y." was definitely one of the best songs I had heard in a long time, in all areas from its song-writing to throwback instrumental.

It seems to me that Geffen just never put in the promotional effort for Solange as some of their other artists like Keyshia Cole because they figured people would automatically check out her music because she is simply Beyonce's sister.

Another problem, with the situation is Solange's vocals. Her voice just is not up to par so maybe this why she got dropped. She has limited range, and her tone isn't so sweet or crisp. Her voice works at times for fun songs like "I Decided," but in the end its not enjoyable to hear if she performed an a capella song.