Saturday, October 31, 2009
Song of the Day: "Love the One You're With" (Luther Vandross)
"Love the One You're With"
Writ
ers: Stephen Stills
Produce
r: Walter Afanasieff
Classification: Quiet Storm, Old-School Soul, Slow Jam, and Northern Soul
Record Label: Epic Records
Released in 1995
from "Songs"
Peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
C
over of Stephen Stills' hit song from his 1970 album Stephen Stills.
Live Video of the Day: "His Eye is On The Sparrow" (Lauryn Hill)
Peep this A Cappella performance of "His Eye is On The Sparrow" by Lauryn Hill... Enjoy!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Song of the Day: It Ain't Easy" (Ricky Fante)
"It Ain't Easy"
Classification: Neo-Soul, Old-School Soul, and Northern Soul
Record Label: Virgin Records
Released in 2004 from th
e album "Rewind"
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Live Video of the Day: "In Love With Another Man/ Live a Lie" (Jazmine Sullivan)
Check out this amazing video of Jazmine singing her sleeper hit "In Love With Another Man" live at the House of Blues!
Amazing Cover: "Heartless" (Jazmine Sullivan)
Watch Jazmine Sullivan turn Kanye West's Heartless into a soulful anthem!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Song of the Day: "When You Talk About Love" (Patti Labelle)
"When You Talk About Love"
Writer: James Harris III, Terry Lewis, Ann Nesby, James "Big Jim" Wright
Producers: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Jimmy Wright
Classification: Philly Soul, Old-School Soul, and Smooth Soul
Record Label: MCA
Released in 1997 from the album "Flame"
This song peaked at #12 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Live Video of the Day: "Today" (Ledisi)
Check out this live video of Ledisi performing her jam "Today" at the Essence Music Festival in 2009... Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Song of the Day: "U Should've Known Better" (Monica)
"U Should've Known Better
" - Monica
Writers: Monica Arnold, Jermaine Dupri and Harold Lilly
Producers: Jermaine Dupri and Brian Michael Cox
Classification: Southern Soul, Slow Jam, Hip-Hop Soul and Quiet Storm
Recor
d Label: J Records
"U Should've Known Better"was released in 2004 from After The Storm
.
Peaked at #19 on the
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the U
.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Live Video of the Day: "The Last Time" (Eric Benet)
Check this live performance of "The Last Time" by Eric Benet on Larry King Live.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Song of the Day: "Have You Ever" (Brandy)
"Have You Ever
" - Brandy
Writers: Diane Warren
Producers: David Foster
Classification: Southern Soul, Slow Jam, and Quiet Storm
Recor
d Label: Atlantic Records
"
Have You Ever
"was released in 1998 from Never Say Never
.
Peaked at #1 on the
U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Live Video of the Day: "Kiss From A Rose" (Seal)
Check out this amazing acoustic performance out!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Live Video of the Day: "What's Going On" (Marvin Gaye)
Peep this amazing live performance of Marvin Gaye back in 1977.... Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "All My Life" (K-Ci and JoJo)
"All My Life" - K-Ci and JoJo
Writ
ers and Producers:
JoJo Hailey and Rory Bennett
Classification: Southern Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
Record Label: MCA
"All My Life" was released in 1997 from their "Love Always" Album
Peaked at #1 on the
U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Amazing Cover: "Kiss From A Rose" (Jazmine Sullivan)
Peep this amazing cover of Seal's "Kiss From A Rose" by Jazmine Sullivan.... she is killing it!
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Song of the Day: "Love Is You" (Chrisette Michele)
"Love Is You" - Chrisette Michele"
Writ
ers and Producers: Chrisett
e Payne, and John Stephens
Classification: Neo-Soul, Jazz-Soul, and Northern Soul
Record Label: Island Def Jam
"Love Is You" was released in 2008 from here "I Am" Album
Peaked at #90 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Singles
Live Video of the Day: "It Kills Me" (Melanie Fiona)
Check out this amazing live performance of Melanie Fiona's single "It Kills Me"... Enjoy!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Live Video of the Day: "Purple Rain & Medley" (Prince and Beyonce)
Peep this amazing medley of "Purple Rain", "Baby I'm A Star", "Crazy in Love", and "Let's Go Crazy" live at the Grammy Awards!
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Song of the Day: "From My Heart to Yours" (Laura Izibor)
"From My Heart to Yours
" -
Laura Izibor
Write
r: Laura Izibor
Classifica
tion: Old-School Soul and Irish Soul
Record
Label: Atlantic Recods
"
From My Heart to Yours"
was released in 2008 from "Let The Truth Be Told"
Peaked at number 25
on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
From My Heart To Yours - Laura Izibor
Friday, October 23, 2009
Song of the Day: "At Last" (Etta James)
"At Last
" -
Etta James
Write
rs
: Mack Gordon and Harry Warren
Produc
er: Shannon Sanders
Classifica
tion: Chicago-Soul, Old-School Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
Record Label: Argo
"At Last
"
was released in 1960
.
Peaked at number 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Sides
Live Video of the Day: "Vision of Love" (Mariah Carey)
Peep this amazing live vocal performance of Mariah's "Vision of Love" back in 2005... Enjoy!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Song of the Day: "Golden" (Jill Scott)
"Golden"
Writers and Produce
rs: Jill Scott and Anthony Bell
Classification: Philly Soul, Northern 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
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Live Video of the Day: "Dangerously in Love" (Beyonce)
Peep this amazing vocal performance of "Dangerously in Love" by Beyonce at the 2004 Grammy telecast.... Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "In My Mind" (Heather Headley)
"In My Mind
" -
Heather Headley
Write
rs: Shannon Sanders and Drew Ramsey
Produc
er: Shannon Sanders
Classifica
tion: Chicago-Soul, Old-School Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
Record Labe
l: RCA Records
"
In My Mind"
was featured on
2005's "In My Mind".
Peaked at number 16 on the U.S
. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
Live Video of the Day: "Doesn't Mean Anything" (Alicia Keys)
Peep this live performance of Alicia Keys' new single "Doesn't Mean Anything" from Live with Regis and Kelly.... Enjoy!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Song of the Day: "If You Asked Me To" (Patti Labelle)
"If You Asked Me To"
Writer: Diane Warren
Produ
cers: Stewart Levine and Aaron Zigman
Classification: Philly Soul, Old-School Soul
Record Label: MCA
Released in 1989 from th
e album "Be Yourself"
This song peaked
at #10 on the Billboa
rd's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Live Video of the Day: "So Amazing" (Luther Vandross)
Check out Luther crooning out a wonderful rendition of "So Amazing" on one of his tours... Enjoy!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Live Video of the Day: "Superstar" (Ruben Studdard)
Peep this live performance of "Superstar" at one of Ruben's concerts in 2007... Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "Can't Hardly Wait" (N'dambi)
"Can't Hardly Wait" - N'dambi
Classification: Southern Soul and Old-School Soul
Record Label: Concord Music Group, Stax Records
"Can't Hardly Wait" was released in 2009 from Pink Elephant.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Song of the Day: "I Will Be" (Leona Lewis)
"I Will Be" - Leona Lewis
Writers: Avril Lavigne, Max Martin, and Lukasz Gottwald
Pr
odu
cer
s: Dr. Luke and Matt Beckley
Classification: British Soul, Slow Jam, and Quiet Storm
Record Label: J Records, Syco
"I Will Be" was released in 2009.
It reached #66 on the
Billboard's Hot 100.
Amazing Cover: "Till My Baby Comes Home" (Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton)
Peep this amazing cover of Luther Vandross's "Till My Baby Comes Home" at Clive Davis's Pre-Grammy Party... Enjoy!
Live Video of the Day: "I Will Always Love You" (Whitney Houston)
Please check out Whitney Houston's 1994 performance of "I Will Always Love You" from her HBO Special in South Africa!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Song of the Day: "Sista Big Bones" (Anthony Hamilton)
"Sista Big Bones" - Anthony Hamilton
Writers:
Anthony Hamilton and Mark Batson
Pr
odu
cer: Mark Batson
Classification: Southern Soul, Neo-Soul,
Record Label: So-So Def, Zomba, and Arista
"Sista Big Bones" was released in 2006.
It reached #51 on the
Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Live Video of the Day: "Put That Women First" (Jaheim)
Check out Jaheim's 2003 performance of "Put That Women First" at the Essence Music Festival!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Song of the Day: "Bad Habits" (Maxwell)
"Bad Habits
" - Maxwell
Classification: Neo-Soul, Northern Soul Quiet Storm, Slow Jam
Record Label: Columbia Records
"Bad Habits" was released in 2009
from Maxw
ell's BLACKsummers'night.
Peaked at #9 on U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs.
Live Video of the Day: "This Women's Work" (Maxwell)
Check out this amazing performance of "This Women's Work" by Maxwell.... Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Live Video of the Day: "My Funny Valentine" (Ledisi)
Please watch this breathtaking performance of "My Funny Valentine" done by Ledisi.... she tears the house down!
Song of the Day: "Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the Frist to Say Goodbye)" (Gladys Knight and The Pips)
"Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)" - Gladys Knight and The Pips
Writer: Jim Weatherly
Pr
oducers: Joe Porter
Classification: Old-School Soul and Motown
Record Label: Motown Records
"Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)" was released in 1973.
It reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 the Hot Soul Singles chart.
"Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye)" won the 1974 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
Live Video of the Day: "Home" (Bilal)
Peep this performance of Bilal performing The Wiz's "Home" at the 70th celebration of The Wizard of Oz.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Live Video of the Day: "Giving Myself" (Jennifer Hudson)
Check out this amazing live performance of "Giving Myself" at Walmart Soundcheck... Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "I'm Cheating" (Dwele)
"I'm Cheating"
Producer
s: G-1 and Joe Archie
Classification: Detroit Soul, Neo-Soul
Record Label: KOCH Records
Released in 2008 from the album "Sketches of a Man"
This song peaked at #29 on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Chart
Monday, October 12, 2009
Song of the Day: "Chocolate High" (India.Arie and Musiq Soulchild)
"Chocolate High" - India.Arie and Musiq Soulchild
Writers and Producers: Dru Castro, Andrew, Musiq, and India Aire Simpson
Classification: Philly Soul, Neo-Soul, Southern Soul and Northern Soul.
Record Labe
l: Universal Repubilc Records
Was release in 20
09
from Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Politics.
Peaked at number 19 on the U.S. Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Chocolate High ft. Musiq Soulchild
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Live Video of the Day: "Slow Motions" (Karina Pasian)
Peep this amazing vocal by Karina Pasian on her song "Slow Motion".
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Live Video of The Day: "For Real" (Amel Larrieux)
CHeck out Amel Larrieux performing her single "For Real" live at B.B. Kings in New York City.
Song of the Day: "Love T.K.O." (Teddy Pendergrass)
"Love T.K.O."
Writ
ers: Cecil Womack, Linda Womack, and Gip Noble
Classifi
cation: Philly Soul, Quiet Storm, Northern Soul, and Slow Jam
Record Label: Philadelphia International Records
"Love T.K.O." was released in 1980 from TP
It reach
ed #2 on the
U.S.
Billboard
R&B Singles Chart
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Song of the Day: "I Wish I Wasn't" (Heather Headley)
"I Wish I Wasn't
" -
Heather Headley
Writers and Produc
ers: James Wright, James Harris III, Terry Lewis
Classifica
tion: Chicago-Soul, Old-School Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
Record Labe
l: J Records
"Brotha
"
was featured on
2002's "This Is Who I Am".
Peaked at number 15 on the U.S
. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks
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