Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Live Clip: "Share My Life" (Kem)
Check out this amazing live clip of Kem performing "Share My Life" off of his latest CD Album III Intimacy... Enjoy!
Live Video of the Day: "Fistful of Tears" (Maxwell)
Check out this heartfelt performance of Maxwell's "Fistful of Tears" live on The Oprah Show... Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "Sweet Love" (Anita Baker)
"Sweet Love"
- Writers: Anita Baker, Gary Bias, Louis Johnson
- Classification: Old-School Soul, Slow Jam, Quiet Storm, and Smooth Soul
- Record Label: Elektra Records
- "Sweet Love" was released in 1986 from Rapture.
- It reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot R&B Charts.
Amazing Cover: "I Believe in You and Me" (Kim Burrell)
Check out Kim Burrell's amazing cover of "I Believe in You and Me" at the BET Honors event... Enjoy!
Monday, August 30, 2010
Live Video of the Day: "Through The Fire" (Chaka Khan)
Interview: Mary J. Blige and Jazmine Sullivan
Check out this interview Mary J. Blige and Jazmine Sullivan gave over at 106 and Park... They are going on tour together... look out for that to come during the fall or winter!
New Video: "Holding You Down (Goin' In Circles)" (Jazmine Sullivan)
Check out the just released video for Jazmine Sullivan's "Holding You Down (Goin' In Circles)".... Enjoy!
Live Clip: "He Loves Me" (Jill Scott)
Jill Scott sets it off in this live clip of her operatic infused performance of "He Loves Me"... Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "I'm Still in Love with You" (Al Green)
"I'm Still in Love with You" - Al Green
- Writers: Al Green, Al Jackson, Jr, Willie Mitchell
- Producer: Willie Mitchell
- Classification: Old-School Soul, Quiet Storm, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul, Southern Soul
- Record Label: Hi Records
- Featured on 1972's "I'm Still in Love with You" LP
- Peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Song of the Day: "4 Page Letter" (Aaliyah)
"4 Page Letter" - Aaliyah
- Writers: Missy Elliott, Tim "Timbaland" Mosley
- Producer: Timberland
- Classification: Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, Quiet Storm, Hip-Hop Soul
- Released in 1997 from "One in a Million"
- Peaked at #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
Live Clip: "Ooh La La La" (Lauryn Hill)
Check out this amazing performance of the Fugee classic "Ooh La La La"... Enjoy! Also peep some of the famous faces watching her from the sideline... Mary J. Blige, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Swiss Beatz, Chris Rock, Jay-Z, and John Legend!
Amazing Cover: "I Will Always Love You" (Jennifer Hudson)
Check out this off the chain vocal performance and amazing cover.... Jennifer Hudson sings her face off as she delivers her version of "I Will Always Love You". There are only a few vocalist who can handle this song and Jennifer proves that she is one of the few... Enjoy!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Song of the Day: "What Happened?" (Algebra)
Live Clip: "I Love the Lord" (Whitney Houston)
Check out this amazing vocal performance of Whitney Houston circa 2008... The Voice was still there.... and I think is still there within her! Peep the high notes around 1:11 - 1:30! Enjoy!
Amazing Cover: "A Change is Gonna Come" (Luther Vandross)
Check out this amazing cover of Sam Cooke's classic "A Change is Gonna Come" by Luther Vandross... Enjoy!
Friday, August 27, 2010
Song of the Day: "Valerie" (Amy Winehouse)
"Valerie"
- Writers: Dave McCabe and The Zutons
- Producer: Mark Ronson
- Classification: Neo-Soul, British Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul, and Jazz-Soul
- Record Label: Columbia Records
- "Valerie" was released in 2007 from Version
- It reached #1 on the UK R&B Singles Chart.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Song of the Day: "Why Is It" (Angie Stone)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Live Clip: "It Kills Me" (Melanie Fiona)
Check out this Live Clip of Melanie Fiona performing her grammy nominated hit "It Kills Me" live from Chicago... Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "Cruisin'" (D'Angelo)
"Cruisin'"
- Writers: Smokey Robinson
- Classification: Neo-Soul, Southern Soul, Slow Jam, Quiet Storm, and Smooth Soul
- Record Label: EMI Records
- "Crusin'" was released in 1995 from Brown Sugar
- It reached #10 on the Hot R&B/ Hip-Hop Songs.
Chart News
According to Billboard, Fantasia is on track for a solid #2 opening on their charts with her projected first week sales!
"Eminem will likely relinquish the No. 1 position next week to Katy Perry's new "Teenage Dream." Released yesterday (Aug. 24), industry prognosticators suggest that the set will likely sell in the range of 170,000 to 200,000 by week's end on Aug. 29. Beleaguered former "American Idol" champ Fantasia is seeking a big week too. Her third set, "Back to Me," is on track for a sturdy No. 2 debut with a number in the range of 150,000 to 175,000."
If you don't have a copy of her album, please go out and support!
Album in the Works: "Love Me Back" (Jazmine Sullivan)
Jazmine Sullivan's "Love Me Back"'s track listing has just been released. Her album is slated for an October 5th release...
1. Holding You Down (Goin’ In Circles)
2. 10 Seconds
3. Good Enough
4. Don’t Make Me Wait
5. Love You Long Time
6. Redemption
7. Excuse Me
8. U Get On My Nerves
9. Stuttering
10. In Vain
11. Famous
12. Luv Back
Live Video of the Day: "Wake Up Everybody" (John Legend and The Roots)
Check out John Legend and The Roots performing their cover of "Wake Up Everybody" Live at the NAACP Image Awards... Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Live Clip: "You Put A Move On My Heart" (Tamia)
Check out this spine-tingling performance of "You Put A Move On My Heart" that Tamia gave over the weekend... Enjoy!
AOL Sessions: Fantasia
Check out Fantasia's AOL Sessions. Her performance of "Bittersweet" is so heartfelt and deep. She took it to church! Also catch her performing her classic "Free Yourself" which is always on point. She also performs "Even Angles" and "Man of the House" off of her latest album Back to Me which is in stores now! To end her set, she performs her #1 smash hit "When I See You" .... Enjoy the whole set and cop her album.
Link to the set click here
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
Live Clip: "Blame It On Me" (Chrisette Michele)
Check out this amazing liver clip of Chrisette Michele performing her hit "Blame It On Me" live at Summerstage in Central Park over the weekend...Enjoy!
Behind the Music: Fantasia
Check out these clip from Fantasia's upcoming Behind the Music which airs tonight at 9pm EST/8pm CST on Vh1.
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