Sunday, February 28, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "Soldier of Love" (Sade)


Check out Sade's performance on BBC's Friday Night With Jonathan Ross... Enjoy!


New Video: "You Stop My Heart" (Melanie Fiona)


Check out a clip of Melanie Fiona's video "You Stop My Heart".. Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "You Keep Me Hanging On" (The Supremes)


 "You Keep Me Hanging On"

  • Writer: Holland–Dozier–Holland
  • Producers: Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier
  • Classification: Motown and Old-School Soul
  • Label: Motown Records
  • Released in 1966 from "The Supremes Sing Holland-Dozier-Holland"
  • Peaked at #1 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and R&B Singles

New Video: "Each Tear" (Mary J. Blige)


Check out Mary J. Blige's new video "Each Tear" featuring Tiziano Ferro ... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Endow Me" (Coko, Fantasia, Lil Mo, and Kierra "Kiki" Sheard)


Enjoy some Sunday Soul with this amazing remake of "Endow Me"!

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Song of the Day: "Forthenight" (Musiq Soulchild)


"Forthenight"
  • Writer: Taalib Johnson
  • Producers: Orthodox & Ransum
  • Classification: Neo-Soul and Philly Soul
  • Record Label: Def Soul
  • "Forthenight" was released in 2003 from Soulstar.
  • It reached #18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Singles Charts

Live Video of the Day: "Weak" (SWV)


Check out SWV's recent performance of "Weak" from The Mo'Nique Show


Friday, February 26, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "The Fact Is (I Need You)" (Jill Scott)


Watch this amazing performance of Jill's "The Fact Is (I Need You)" from her Live in Paris DVD. If you don't have this live CD/DVD combo it is a must have for a collection!

Tour Dates: Maxwell and Jill Scott


According to theybf.com:

Maxwell and Jill Scott will kick off their 20-city U.S. arena tour (produced by LiveNation) on May 21st in Cleveland with additional dates to be announced through June. The fab duo will make other tour stops in Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York. 

I don't know about yall, but I am so ready for this!!! :) Also check out the photo of Jill Scott from the 41st Annual N.A.A.C.P. Image Awards.

Song of the Day: "U Do It For Me" (Algebra)


"U Do It For Me"
  • Writers: Algebra Blessett, D. Bastiane, T. Bastiane, and C. Rickets
  • Producers: Duane Bastiane and Tom Soares
  • Classification: Neo-Soul 
  • Record Label: Kedar Entertainment Group 
  • Released in 2008 from the album "Purpose"

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "In Love With Another Man" (Jazmine Sullivan)


During a tour stop as the opening act for Maxwell's Fall 2008 tour Jazmine Sullivan gives a heartfelt performance of her Grammy nominated "In Love With Another Man".


Live:

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "Where Peaceful Waters Flow" (Jennifer Hudson)


Enjoy this amazing cover of Gladys Knight's "Where Peaceful Waters Flow"... Jennifer tears it up! In my opinion she should release a cover of this song on her next album!

Song of the Day: "Let's Stay Together" (Al Green)


"Let's Stay Together" - Al Green
  • Writers: Al Green, Willie Mitchell, and Al Jackson Jr.
  • Producers: Al Green and Willie Mitchell
  • Classification: Gospel Soul, Southern Soul, Slow Jam, and Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Hi Records
  • "Let's Stay Together" was released from 1971's Let's Stay Together.
  • Peaked at #1 on both Billboard's Hot 100 and US R&B Charts

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "I Say A Little Prayer" (Aretha Franklin)


Here is the "Queen" performing one of her many hits. Here is a rare performance of her performing "I Say A Littler Prayer" which was an original B-Side single, but the DJs liked her recording so much they they started playing it more than the A-Side single ("The House That Jack Built")

New Video: "Everything to Me" (Monica)


Check out Monica's new video and single "Everything to Me". It samples "Silly" by Deniece Williams... Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Emotional Rollercoster" (Vivian Green)


"Emotional Rollercoaster"
  • Writers & Producers: Vivian Green, E.Roberson, and Osunlade
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Philly Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: Columbia Records
  • Peaked at #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks and #39 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Monday, February 22, 2010

Song of the Day: "I Keep/Still Here" (Jill Scott)


"I Keep/ Still Here" - Jill Scott
  • Writer: Jill Scott
  • Producers: Andre Harris and Vidal Davis (I Keep), Pete Kuzma (Still Here)
  • Classification:  Neo-Soul, Philly Soul, and Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Recordings
  • "I Keep/ Still Here" was released in 2004.
  • Off of Jill Scott's gold selling sophomore album "Beautiful Human: Words and Sounds Vol 2"
  • These songs were never released as a singles but are great songs that are worth a few listens.

Recorded Version:

Live Video of the Day: "ABC Song" (Angela Via)


Check out the ABCs done SO right by Angela Via... Enjoy!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "What's Going On?" (Marvin Gaye)


Check out this great performance of a classic Marvin hit!

Songs of the Day: "Any Love" (Luther Vandross)


"Any Love"
  • Writers and Producers: Luther Vandross and Marcus Miller 
  • Classification: Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, and Old-School Soul
  • Record Label: Epic Records
  • "Any Love" was released in 1988 from "Any Love"
  • Peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks and #44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Friday, February 19, 2010

Song of the Day: "Chasing Pavement" (Adele)



"Chasing Pavements" - Adele
  • Writers: Adele and Eg White
  • Producers: Eg White
  • Classification: Blue-Eyed Soul, Smooth Soul and British Soul
  • Record Label: XL Recordings
  • "Chasing Pavements"was released in 2008 from 19 .
  • "Chasing Pavements" won a 2009 Grammy for Best Female Vocal Performance
  • Peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Live Video of the Day: "Feel the Fire" (Stephanie Mills)


Check out Stephanie Mill's performance of "Feel the Fire"... Enjoy!

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "You Make Me Feel Brand New (The Stylistics)


Enjoy this amazing performance from Soul Train!

Jennifer Hudson: Got Milk Ad


Check out some behind the scene's footage of Jennifer Hudson at her Got Milk Ad campaign shoot!

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



"Golden"
  • Writers and Producers: Jill Scott and Anthony Bell
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Neo-Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Released in 2005 from "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 "
  • Peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Song of the Day: "T.O.N.Y." (Solange)


"T.O.N.Y."
  • Writers:  Jack Splash and Thomas DeCarlo Callaway
  • Producer: Jack Splash
  • Classified: Neo-Soul, Old-School Soul, Hip-Hop Soul
  • Record Label: Music World, Geffen
  • Released in 2009 from"Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dream"
  • Peaked at # 62 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Interview: Jill Scott


Check out this amazing interview Jill Scott just gave on The Mo'Nique Show... Enjoy!


Live Video of the Day: "Cosmic Journey" (Solange)


Check out this amazing performance of Solange's Cosmic Journey... her upper range is sick! :) Enjoy!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "Never Walk Alone" (Patti Labelle)


Check out this amazing performance of "Never Walk Alone" by the Phoenix of Philadelphia, Ms. Patti Labelle. I think this is one of the best, if not best performances ever seen at the Apollo... Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Hallelujah" (Alexandra Burke)


"Hallelujah"

  • Writer: Leonard Cohen
  • Producers: Quiz & Larossi
  • Classification: Gospel Soul, International Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: Syco
  • Released in 2008 
  • This song peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart 


Saturday, February 13, 2010

Song of the Day: "If You Ask Me To" (Patti Labelle)


"If You Asked Me To"
  • Writer: Diane Warren
  • Producers: Stewart Levine and Aaron Zigman
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Old-School Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Released in 1989 from the album "Be Yourself"
  • This song peaked at #10 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Live Video of the Day: "The Impossible Dream" (Luther Vandross)


Check out this amazing performance by Luther Vandross from the American Music Awards... Enjoy!

New Video: "Jump In The Air" (Erykah Badu featuring Lil Wayne)


Check out Erykah Badu's new video fellow featuring Lil Wayne... Enjoy!

Friday, February 12, 2010

New Video: "We Are The World 25 For Haiti"


Check out the video bellow!

Song of the Day: "Be Ok" (Chrisette Michele)


  • Writers: B. Marley, C. Payne, and W. Adam
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Jazz-Soul
  • Record Label: Island Def Jam
  • "Be OK" was released in 2007 from here "I Am" Album
  • Currently #21 on the US Billboard Hot Adult R&B Airplay.

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


Check out this amazing acoustic version of Melanie Fiona's number one hit "It Kills Me"... Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "Someday We'll All Be Free" (Jennifer Hudson)


Enjoy this cover of a Donny Hathaway classic!

Interview: Toni Braxton


Toni Braxton hit up the Wendy Williams show yesterday to start publicizing her comeback. Check out the interview bellow!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Song of the Day: "That's the Way of the World" (Earth, Wind and Fire)


"That's the Way of the World"
  • Writers: Maurice White, Charles Stepney, Verdine White
  • Producer: Maurice White
  • Classification: Funk, Chicago-Soul
  • Record Label: Columbia Records
  • "That's the Way of the World" was released in 1975 from That's the Way of the World
  • It reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Black Singles

Chart News: Sade


According to Billboard.com:


 Sade's "Soldier of Love," her first album in 10 years, will top the Billboard 200 this week and may sell as many as 400,000 copies in the U.S.

Live Video of the Day: "Dreamgirls (Reprise)" (Jennifer Hudson)


Watch this amazing performance of "Dreamgirls" by Jennifer Hudson promoting Dreamgirls on a cruise ship back in 2006... Enjoy!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Song of the Day: "You Make Me Feel Brand New" (The Stylistics)


"You Make Me Feel Brand New"
  • Writers: Linda Creed and Thom Bell
  • Producers: Thom Bell
  • Classification: Quiet Storm, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul, and Philly Soul
  • Record Label: Avco Records
  • Released in 1974 froRockin' Roll Baby/Let's Put It All Together