As Adele continues to recuperate and rest her voice before she continues her "Adele Live" tour in Europe and then back in the States, I think we should recall some of her great performances over the past few months while she was promoting her tremendous sophomore album "21
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Live Video of the Day: "Turning Tables" (Adele)
As Adele continues to recuperate and rest her voice before she continues her "Adele Live" tour in Europe and then back in the States, I think we should recall some of her great performances over the past few months while she was promoting her tremendous sophomore album "21
Song of the Day: "Long Goodbye" (India.Arie)
"Long Goodbye
- Writers and Producers:India.Arie Simpson, Joyce Simpson, and Nick Trevisick
- Classification: Slow Jam, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm
- Record Label: Soulbird Music/Universal Republic
- Featured on 2009s "Testimony Vol. 2: Love & Politics
."
Showcase: "Piano and I" Live from the Beacan Theater (Alicia Keys)
Alicia Keys ended her celebration "Piano and I" concert tour tonight with a final performance at the Beacan Theater. Thankful for fans of the songstress, AOL and VEVO have teamed up to broadcast the intimate performance and you can check it out below. Watch her powerful commemorative show below and Enjoy!
Documentary: "Year of 4" (Beyonce)
Just moments ago, MTV aired their documentary "Year of 4," which was a short documentary about Beyonce's break, the making of her new album "4
Live Audio: "Wade In The Water" (Patti LaBelle featuring Prince)
Back in the 1980s, Patti LaBelle did a phenomenal impromptu rendition of the spiritual "Wade In The Water." Without a microphone in hand, Patti's powerful voice was picked up by the other microphones around her and it is truly a pleasure to hear Patti and Prince go in on this legendary song. Take a listen below and Enjoy!
Interview: Bryan-Michael Cox
Bryan-Michael Cox caught up with Amarudontv where he talked about working with the late Aaliyah and why the songs weren't released until after her untimely passing. Watch the informative brief interview below and Enjoy!
New Joint: "Right Now" (John West)
Artist on the rise John West has officially dropped his second single entitled "Right Now." After releasing his first single "Lovely" a few months ago with a verse from Pusha T, West is back with this smooth mid-tempo pop/soul joint that's perfect for a summer day. Take a listen below and Enjoy!
New Joint: "Light Up tonight" (Alex Boyd)
Jive Record artist Alex Boyd has recently dropped his debut single "Light Up Tonight
Amazing Cover: "Fast Car" (Sean Rumsey)
UK Pop/Soul singer Sean Rumsey from X-Factor "Futureproof" fame recently took to his youtube channel to treat his fans to smooth cover of the Tracy Chapman classic "Fast Car
Second Listen: "'Cause I Love You" (Lenny Williams)
In 1978, Lenny Williams released his album "Spark Of Love
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Live Video of the Day: "Butterflyz" (Alicia Keys)
Yesterday Alicia Keys appeared on ABC's Good Morning America to promote to re-release of her debut album "Songs in A Minor
Song of the Day: "When I Wake Up" (Jill Scott)
"When I Wake Up
- Writers: Jill Scott, Adam Blackstone, Randy Bowland, James Darrell Robinson, Eric Wortham
- Producers: Jill Scott & JR Hutson
- Classification: Smooth Soul
- Record Label: Blue Babe and Warner Brothers Music
- Featured on 2011's "The Light Of The Sun
"
New Video: "Run The World (Girls) (Alternative Version)" (Beyonce)
As fans have been promised an extended version of Beyonce's "Run The World (Girls)
Preview: "Year of 4" (Beyonce)
While one day sales numbers project Beyonce's fourth album to come in at around 300,000 next week, B and her team have put together a mini documentary entitled "Year of 4," which will give viewers and fans an inside look at Beyonce's year off as well as her process behind creating "4
New Joint: "Freakin You" (J. Holiday)
J. Holiday seems to be coming back out with some new music as a new joint entitled "Freakin You." This smooth mid-tempo seems to be in line with his sound, but as a potential first single, I don't think it will carry the entire project, though as a buzz single or furture single "Freakin You" sounds like a good bet. Listen below and Enjoy!
Chart News: Jill Scott achieves #1 Album
Jill Scott's fourth studio album "The Light Of The Sun
Amazing Cover: "Purple Rain" (Fantasia)
Fantasia has never been one to shy away from singing some classic songs and with vocal chops like hers, she shouldn't be. With that in mind, Fantasia took to the Indigo O2 in London last year for her first concert across the pond. During her set, the American Idol winner took on Prince's classic "Purple Rain
Second Listen: "Dragon Days" (Alicia Keys)
Back in 2003, Alicia Keys dropped her sophomore album, the now classic, "The Diary of Alicia Keys
Live Audio: "A Change Is Gonna Come" (Patti LaBelle)
At UNCF's 30th Anniversary "An Evening of Stars" Tribute, Patti LaBelle was the legend being honored and at the end of a wonderful tribute, Patti got up and belted out a phenomenal version of "A Change Is Gonna Come." While the TV version shows Patti accepting her award and then going into a spirited rendition of this classic, you never get to see and hear the entire song. Therefore, take a listen to this live audio that was captured the night of the original Tribute back in 2008 that allows you to hear the entire version that Ms. LaBelle laid down that night. Listen below and Enjoy!
Documentary: Cee-Lo Distilled
Cee-Lo Green and Absolute Vodka have teamed up to create the following documentary entitled "Cee-Lo Distilled." Below you will find part one of the feature that follows Green around as he talks about getting started in the business, as well as his different ideals for keeping his music fresh. Watch it below and Enjoy!
Interview: Christina Aguilera
Rolling Stone caught up with Christina Aguilera yesterday before last nights "The Voice" final four battle. During her interview, Christina reflected on her time as a judge on the breakout hit show "The Voice" and how her time on the show will influence her forthcoming LP. Check out the interview below and make sure you tune in tonight on NBC to see who is crowd "The Voice."
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Live Video of the Day: "Fallin'" (Alicia Keys)
Alicia Keys dropped "Songs In A Minor - 10th Anniversary Edition" today to commemorate the tenth anniversary of her debut album "Songs in A Minor
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)