EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Lopez Answers Our Questions About "A.K.A"

J.Lo performing at Jam'n 94.5's Summer Jam on May 30th, 2014. Credit: Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up

We recently had the chance to ask Jennifer Lopez questions about her upcoming album, "A.K.A" (out June 17th) and more. Check out what she said below:

Q) In your opinion, how does A.K.A compare to your previous albums? What was your inspiration for songs on the album? 

 A) Most of my music has been about love and this album is no different.  My definition of love has changed over the past few years and this album is a reflection of that.  I’ve also always played around with different sounds– everything from pop to hip hop to ballads – and that’s what I also did on this album.

 Q) What's your favorite track off of the album?

A) I can’t choose! I love each of them for specific reasons. “Emotions” is one of my favorite songs on the album. It’s a beautiful love [song] that has a lot of soul and R&B undertones.

J.Lo performing at Jam'n 94.5's Summer Jam on May 30th, 2014. Credit: Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up

Q)Talking about the First Love video out May 29th, what can fans expect? Have you filmed any other videos for the album?

A) We shot First Love in the desert in the middle of a sandstorm with the model David Gandy.  I can honestly say it was one of the most difficult shoots I’ve ever done.   It was crazy!  But worth it because I think it turned out so great and very sexy.  I hope people love it.

Q) What's next after the album? Can we expect an "AKA World Tour"?

A) I’m not sure yet.  Right now I’m focused on releasing the album and doing a lot of live performances for my fans to promote the new music.

Fan question: Which was the easiest song to record off of AKA? Hardest?

A) First Love was probably the easiest, because Max Martin and Savan Kotecha came up with a great concept and when they presented it, I immediately wanted to record the song.  They’re a great team to work with.  I don’t know if I would call it “hard” but I think I went back and forth a lot with “Booty.”  I didn’t know if I would want to record a song with that title, but Diplo made a great beat and my son (Max) loved it, so it got me excited and I knew I had to record it for this album.

PHOTOS: Ariana Grande And More Stun At Kiss Concert 2014

Ariana Grande performing at Kiss Concert 2014 on May 31st, 2014. Credit: Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up

Kiss Concert 2014, held at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA, took place last weekend and featured the biggest names in music. Ariana Grande, Fifth Harmony and Jennifer Lopez were among the superstars on this year's bill (Karmin, R5, Timeflies, Cash Cash, Calvin Harris, Rixton, and MKTO were also there). Check out photos from the big show below:

PHOTOS: Jam'n 94.5 Summer Jam 2014

Jennifer Lopez performing at Jam'n 94.5 Summer Jam 2014. Credit: Benjamin Esakof/Roman's Rap-Up

Last Friday, New England’s biggest Hip-Hop event of the Summer, Jam’n 94.5's Summer Jam, went down at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, MA. This may have actually been one of their best line-ups to date, however. Gracing the crowd of nearly 20,000 were industry heavy-hitters Kendrick Lamar, YG, Juicy J and more, including the one and only Jennifer Lopez.

Check out photos from the big night below:

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Nico And Vinz

Credit: Stian Anderson/Warner Bros. Records

Ever heard of two singers by the name of Nico and Vinz? If you haven't, here's why you should get to know them:

Their path to fame started in 2010 at the Emergenza Festival. Shortly after, they were signed by Warner Bros. Records and gained worldwide recognition. From there, the rest was history.

In 2013, they released their new single, “Am I Wrong.” The video for the song was filmed in Botswana, Africa, and it stands out with one thing that most artists don’t have: positivity. The video doesn’t showcase sexy, half-naked women, or larger-than-life houses, but instead focuses on the positive side of countries in Africa. Running with happy children and dancing with locals, they show that the continent that receives so much negative attention actually does have a hugely positive side to it. Because of their efforts in Africa, Nico and Vinz were selected to perform at the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize Concert.

Take a listen and watch their music video for “Am I Wrong” below, and see what all the talk is about: 

Sneak Peak From Jennifer Lopez' Steamy "First Love" Video Shoot

Few artists in the Industry can pull off 10 successful albums. However, soon we will be able to add Jennifer Lopez to the list that can. On June 17th, her newest album "A.K.A" will be released worldwide. Can't wait until then to hear new music from the Latina-Superstar? Good news: J.Lo's music video for "First Love", one of the leading singles off the album, is premiering May 29th, and we have a steamy photo from the set!

In the below image obtained by Roman's Rap-Up, Lopez is dancing with model co-star David Gandy. 

Photo obtained by Roman's Rap-Up of "First Love" video shoot.

Expect the steamy, Anthony Mandler-directed (Rihanna, Jay Z) video for "First Love" to drop on May 29th. In the meantime, be sure to buy the single on iTunes now!