Saturday, October 31, 2009

Song of the Day: "Love the One You're With" (Luther Vandross)


"Love the One You're With"
  • Writers: Stephen Stills
  • Producer: 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
  • Cover 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!



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
  • Record 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
  • Record 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
  • Writers 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.

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"

  • Writers and Producers: Chrisette 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!

Song of the Day: "From My Heart to Yours" (Laura Izibor)


"From My Heart to Yours" - Laura Izibor
  • Writer: Laura Izibor
  • Classification: 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

Friday, October 23, 2009

Song of the Day: "At Last" (Etta James)


"At Last" - Etta James
  • Writers: Mack Gordon and Harry Warren
  • Producer: Shannon Sanders
  • Classification: 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 Producers: 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
  • Writers: Shannon Sanders and Drew Ramsey
  • Producer: Shannon Sanders
  • Classification: Chicago-Soul, Old-School Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: 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
  • Producers: Stewart Levine and Aaron Zigman
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Old-School Soul
  • 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: "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
  • Producers: 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
  • Producer: 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 Maxwell'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
  • Producers: 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"
  • Producers: 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 Label: Universal Repubilc Records
  • Was release in 2009 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

India.Arie|MySpace Music Videos

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."
  • Writers: Cecil Womack, Linda Womack, and Gip Noble
  • Classification: 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 reached #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 Producers: James Wright, James Harris III, Terry Lewis
  • Classification: Chicago-Soul, Old-School Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: 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