Monday, November 30, 2009

Live Video of the Day: "Let's Wait Awhile" (Janet Jackson)


Check out Janet Jackson performing her jam "Let's Wait Awhile"!

Album in the Works: "Stonger with Each Tear" (Mary J. Blige)


Check out the album cover for Mary J. Blige's new album "Stronger with Each Tear"!

Song of the Day: "Ain't Nobody" (Chaka Khan)


"Ain't Nobody"
  • Writers: Hawk Wolinski
  • Classification: Jazz-Soul, Old-School Soul, Funk, and Psychedelic Soul
  • Record Label: Warner Brothers Records
  • "Ain't Nobody" was released in 1983 from Stompin' at the Savoy.
  • It reached #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B Songs.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Song of the Day: "Give It to Me Right" (Melanie Fiona)


"Give It to Me Right" - Melanie Fiona
  • Writer: Andrea Martin and Rod Argent
  • Producer: Andrea Martin
  • Classification: Neo-Soul and Canadian Soul
  • Record Label: SRC, Universal Motown Records
  • Featured on 2009's "The Bridge".
  • Peaked at number 57 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks

Live Video of the Day: "Scared of Lonely" (Beyonce)


Check out this amazing performance of Beyonce's "Scared of Lonely" from her Las Vegas stint!


Saturday, November 28, 2009

Song of the Day: "I Ain't Hearin' U" (Angie Stone)


"I Ain't Hearin' U" - Angie Stone
  • Writer: Juanita M. Wynn
  • Producer: Steven "Supe" White
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Southern Soul, and Old-School Soul
  • Record Label: Stax Records
  • Featured on 2009's "Unexpected".
  • Peaked at number 88 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks

Live Video of the Day: "Joy" (Ledisi)


Watch this amazing acoustic version of Ledisi's "Joy"... Enjoy!

Friday, November 27, 2009

Song of the Day: "Not Like Crazy" (Jill Scott)


"Not Like Crazy"
  • Writers and Producers: Jill Scott and Kuzma
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Northern Soul, Neo-Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Released in 2005 from "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 "

The bellow video features "Not Like Crazy" and "Free"

Live Video of the Day: "Sweet Love" (Anita Baker)


Check out this amazing live performance of "Sweet Love"... peep the ending!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Song of the Day: "Higher Ground" (Stevie Wonder)


"Higher Ground" - Stevie Wonder
  • Writers: Stevie Wonder
  • Producer: Stevie Wonder
  • Classification: Old-School Soul and Motown
  • Record Label: Tamla
  • "Higher Ground" was released in 1973 from the album Innervisions.
  • It reached #1 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Live Video of the Day: "Ain't Nobody" (Chaka Khan)


Check out this amazing perfromance of Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody"... Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "If Only For One Night" (Luther Vandross)


"If Only For One Night"
  • Writers: Brenda Russell
  • Classification: Quiet Storm, Old-School Soul, Slow Jam, and Northern Soul
  • Record Label: Epic Records
  • Released in 1986 from "The Night I Fell in Love"
  • Peaked at #59 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Live Video of the Day: "I Want to Know What Love Is" (Mariah Carey)


Check out Mariah's latest performance of her single "I Want to Know What Love Is" from the UK's X-Factor... Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Song of the Day: "No Ordinary Love" (Sade)


"No Ordinary Love"
  • Writers: Sade Adu and Stuart Matthewman
  • Producers: Sade, Mike Pela
  • Classification: Quiet Storm, Slow Jam, and Jazz-Soul
  • Record Label: Epic Records
  • Released in 1992 from "Love Deluxe"
  • Peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Album in the Works: "Solider of Love" (Sade)


Sade hasn't had an album out since Lovers Rock in 2000, but she will be releasing a new album, "Soldier of Love", which will come out on February 8, 2010.

Live Video of the Day: "Resentment" (Beyonce)


Check out this live audio from Beyonce's limited engagement at the Wynn in Las Vegas. This performance is full of passion and soul definitely worth a listen.... Enjoy! (Also the live CD/DVD is now available in all major retail outlets!)


Monday, November 23, 2009

Song of the Day: "Crown Royal" (Jill Scott)


"Crown Royal"
  • Writers and Producers: Jill Scott and Lee Hutson, Jr.
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Northern Soul, Quiet Storm, Slow Jam, and Neo-Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Featured on 2007's "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3"

New Video: "Art of Love" (Guy Sebastian feat. Jordin Sparks)


Check out the just released video for "Art of Love"... Enjoy!


Live Video of the Day: "A Change Is Gonna Come" (Brandy)


Check out Brandy performing "A Change Is Gonna Come" in her bathroom... Enjoy!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Song of the Day: "Art of Love" (Guy Sebastian featuring Jordin Sparks)


"Art of Love"
  • Classifications: Blue-Eyed Soul,
  • Record Label: Sony Music
  • Released from his 2009 "Like It like That" album

Album in the Works: Beyonce


Last night at one of Beyonce's shows, she announced that she hoped to be back in the UK within a year touring with a new album... watch the clip bellow to get more details!


Live Video of the Day: "Yesterday" (Ledisi)


Please enjoy Ledisi performing the Beatles' "Yesterday" at Essence Magazine's Black Women in Hollywood luncheon.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Live Video of the Day: "Words" (Anthony David)


Enjoy this wonderful live performance of Anthony Davis' "Words" featuring India.Arie ... Enjoy!


Song of the Day: "What a Wonderful World" (Ledisi)



"What a Wonderful World"
  • Writer: Bob Thiele (under pseudonym of George Douglas)
  • Classifications: Jazz-Soul, Neo-Soul, California Soul, and New Orleans Soul
  • Record Label: Verve Records
  • Released from her 2008 "It's Christmas" album

Friday, November 20, 2009

New Video: "So Yesterday" (Toni Braxton featuring Trey Songz)


Check out Toni's new video... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Love Won't Let Me Wait" (Luther Vandross)


Check out this amazing live performance of Major Harris' "Love Won't Let Me Wait" by Luther Vandross.... Enjoy!


Song of the Day: "Epiphany" (Jill Scott)


"Epiphany"
  • Writers and Producers: Jill Scott and Scott Storch
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Northern Soul, Quiet Storm, Slow Jam, and Neo-Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Featured on 2007's "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3"

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Song of the Day: "Living For The City" (Stevie Wonder)


"Living For The City" - Stevie Wonder
  • Writers: Stevie Wonder
  • Producer: Stevie Wonder
  • Classification: Old-School Soul and Motown
  • Record Label: Tamla
  • "Living For The City" was released in 1973 from the album Innervisions.
  • It reached #1 on Billboard's Hot Soul Singles.

Live Video of the Day: "Never Would of Made it" (Patti Labelle)


Watch this amazing performance of Patti Labelle singing "Never Would of Made it".... Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Song of the Day: "Diary" (Alicia Keys)


"Diary" - Alicia Keys
  • Writers: Alicia Keys and Kerry Brothers, Jr.
  • Producers: Alicia Keys
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Northern Soul, Slow Jam, and Quiet Storm
  • Record Label: J Records
  • "Diary"was released in 2004 from The Diary of Alicia Keys.
  • Peaked at #8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Live Video of the Day: "Think of You" (Ledisi)


Check out this amazing performance of Ledisi's "Think of You" live at Central Park Summerstage, in NYC... Enjoy!

New Video: "Video Phone (Extended Remix)" (Beyonce Featuring Lady Gaga)


Enjoy Beyonce's new video for her latest single "Video Phone".

Monday, November 16, 2009

Live Video of the Day: "Love and Happiness" (Al Green)


Enjoy this soulful performance of Al Green's classic "Love and Happiness"...Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "The Truth" (India.Arie)


"The Truth"
  • Writers: India.Arie, Andrew Ramsey, Anthony Roberson, Shannon Sanders
  • Producer: Andrew Ramsey
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Acoustic Soul, and Southern Soul
  • Released in 2002 from "Voyage To India"
  • Record Label: Motown Records
  • Peaked at #105 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Song of the Day: "I'm Okay" (Chrisette Michele)


" I'm Okay" - Chrisette Michele

  • Writer: Shaffer Smith
  • Producer: Chuck Harmony
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Northern Soul, Slow Jam, Quiet Storm, and Jazz-Soul
  • Record Label: Island Def Jam
  • "I'm Okay" is featured on her #1 sophomore album "Epiphany"

Live Video of the Day: "Over The Rainbow" (Jennifer Hudson)


Check out this amazing performance of "Over The Rainbow" in tribute to Patti Labelle... Enjoy!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Song of the Day: "Almost" (Tamia)


"Almost" - Tamia
  • Producer: Shep Crawford
  • Classification: Smooth Soul, Canadian Soul, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: Image Entertainment/Gallo
  • "Almost" is featured on Tamia's 2006 Between Friends
  • Peaked at #59 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs


Amazing Cover: "Ready For Love" (Melanie Fiona)


Peep Melanie Fiona covering India.Arie's "Ready For Love".... Enjoy!



Live Video of the Day: "Give It To Me" (Melanie Fiona)


Check out Melanie Fiona and The Human Orchestra singing her first single "Give It To Me".... Enjoy!



Thursday, November 12, 2009

Song of the Day: "Emotions" (Mariah Carey)


"Emotions"
  • Writers and Producers: Mariah Carey, David Cole,Robert Clivillés
  • Classification: Slow Jam, Quiet Storm, Northern Soul
  • Record Label: Columbia Records
  • Released in 1991 from the album "Emotions"
  • This song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot 100.

Live Video of the Day: "Band of Gold" (Freda Payne)


Watch this blast from the past... Freda Payne performing her 70s classic "Band of Gold"... enjoy!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Song of the Day: "Think" (Aretha Franklin)


"Think"
  • Writers: Aretha Franklin and Teddy White
  • Producers: Jerry Wexler
  • Classification: Old-School Soul, Detroit Soul, Southern Soul
  • Record Label: Atlantic Records
  • Released in 1968 from the album "Aretha Now"
  • This song peaked at #1 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart.

Amazing Cover: "Amazing Grace" (Whitney Houston)


Enjoy this phenomenal performance of Amazing Grace by Whitney Houston!


Live Video of the Day: "Jesus Take The Wheel" (Carrie Underwood)


Check out this amazing performance of her hit "Jesus Take The Wheel" live from Walmart's Soundcheck... Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Song of the Day: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" (Stevie Wonder)


"Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" - Stevie Wonder
  • Writers: Stevie Wonder, Lee Garrett, Syreeta Wright, Lula Mae Hardaway
  • Producer: Stevie Wonder
  • Classification: Old-School Soul and Motown
  • Record Label: Tamla
  • "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours" was released in 1970 from the album Signed, Sealed & Delivered.
  • It reached #1 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Live Video of the Day: "Learn To Be Lonely" (Beyonce)


Check out Beyonce's amazing performance at the 2005 Oscars of the song "Learn To Be Lonely" from The Phantom of the Opera... Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Full Moon" (Brandy)


"Full Moon" - Brandy
  • Writer: Mike City
  • Producer: Mike City
  • Classification: Southern Soul, Slow Jam, and Quiet Storm
  • Record Label: Atlantic Records
  • "Full Moon"was released in 2002 from Full Moon.
  • Peaked at #18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100