Soul 11 Music: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Grammy: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance

This award went to Maxwell for the amazing "Pretty Wings"!

Grammy: Best R&B Album

Went to Maxwell. Although I was hoping for Ledisi, Maxwell released a solid album!

Grammy: Best Urban/Alternative Performance

Went to India.Arie for her Sade cover of "Pearls"

Live Video of the Day: "Closer" (Corinne Bailey Rae)

Enjoy this amazing performance of Corinne Bailey Rae's latest single "Closer"!

According to Edna Gundersen from USA Today:

BEVERLY HILLS — The annual Pre-Grammy Gala isn't just a Grammy preview. Sometimes it's a Grammy challenge. Saturday night's diva showdown by Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson left the stage in ashes and left many wondering if any acts on Sunday's Grammy Awards would match their vocal firepower.

Clive Davis, Sony Music's chief creative officer, presided over the celebrity-studded bash at the Beverly Hilton, where stars from music, TV and film chattered over much of the evening's entertainment.
That is until around midnight, when Blige took the stage for No More Drama, a tune requested by Universal Music CEO Doug Morris, honored that night with the President's Merit Award. Cue the drama.
First, the band flubbed, and Blige cut the music short.
"Are we still practicing?" she asked curtly. "Do we have it together?"
She restarted, delivering a version drenched in naked emotion. Blige belted the lyrics with force, dropped to the floor and clutched the piano. The wrenching delivery continued with I Can See in Color, from the Precious soundtrack.
The crowd was revved up, and Hudson was ready to keep the engine burning. Singing People and The Way We Were, Hudson brought down the house with a soulful, strapping tribute to Barbra Streisand, attending the gala for the first time.

Song of the Day: "No More Drama" (Mary J. Blige)

"No More Drama"

Writers: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Barry Vorzon, Perry Botkin
Producers: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis
Classification: Hip-Hop Soul
Record Label: Geffen Records
Off of her 2001 No More Drama.
Peaked at #16 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks and #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Grammy Awards

Just a reminder to everyone that the Grammy Awards will be broadcasted tonight from LA at 8pm EST / 7pm CST. Check it out and enjoy these pictures from the special Michael Jackson tribute!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Song of the Day: "The Way" (Jill Scott)

"The Way"

Writers & Producers: Jill Scott and Andre Harris
Classification: Neo-Soul, Philly Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
Peaked at #15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks and #60 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Interview: Ledisi

Check out this interview with Ledisi during the Grammy festivities!

Live Video of the Day: "Cater 2 U" (Destiny's Child)

Check out this amazing performance of "Cater 2 U" live from ABC's Good Morning America (GMA)... Enjoy! FYI Beyonce is blowing at the end! :)

Friday, January 29, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "You Are My Friend" (Patti Labelle)

Enjoy this heartfelt performance of "You Are My Friend"!

Song of the Day: "Breathless" (Corinne Bailey Rae)

"Breathless" - Corinne Bailey Rae

Writer: Corinne Bailey Rae and Marc Nelkin
Producer: Steve Chrisanthou
Classification: British Soul, Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, and Slow Jam
Record Label: EMI/ Capitol Records
"Breathless" was released in 2007 from Corinne Bailey Rae.
Peaked at 70 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Writers and Producers: Ledisi Young & Rex Rideout
Classification: Neo-Soul, New Orleans Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, Slow Jam, and Jazz-Soul
Record Label: Verve Forecast
Released in 2009 from the album "Turn Me Loose"