Podcast: "#FactsOnly" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat we get into some of 2016’s highly anticipated releases including Rihanna’s Anti, Ariana Grande’s Moonlight, Christina Aguilera’s follow-up to 2012’s Lotus, Kanye’s Swish, and Missy Elliott’s followup to 2005’s The Cookbook. In addition we speculate about new releases from D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, Beyonce and Maxwell with a shoutout to Drake. We then tackle Complex’s list of the best rappers each year since 1979, which shamefully only features one woman, Ms. Nicki Minaj. We then rejoice at Beyonce joining Coldplay at this year’s Super Bowl in addition to rumors that Rihanna might join the festivities, get into some of the new music thus far in 2016 (Kanye West’s “Swish” and “Best Friend”; Brandy’s “Beggin and Pleadin”; Fantasia’s “No Time For It”), talk about Netflix’s highly anticipated series “The Get Down,” and interrogate RZA thinking Black youth should stop scaring police.

Make sure you stay tune to the end of the episode when Marcus and Kyera get into their songs of the moment from Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, Whitney Houston, and Kelela.

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Jazmine Sullivan)

Bonnie Raitt's classic "I Can't Make You Love Me" has found new life in the new millennium with countless covers including Tank's, Adele's, and Bon Iver's to just name a few.

With that said, Jazmine Sullivan recently added herself to that growing list of singers who have added their own take on "I Can't Make You Love Me" and in true Jazmine fashion, she sings it down and owns the song with every fiber of her vocal range.

Throwing in several sublime vocal riffs that would make even the most skilled vocalist jealous, Jazmine's acoustic cover proves why she is continually one of the most underrated vocalists in the game today.

Watch Jazmine's powerful acoustic cover of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Jazmine Sullivan)

Bonnie Raitt's classic "I Can't Make You Love Me" has found new life in the new millennium with countless covers including Tank's, Adele's, and Bon Iver's to just name a few.

With that said, Jazmine Sullivan recently added herself to that growing list of singers who have added their own take on "I Can't Make You Love Me" and in true Jazmine fashion, she sings it down and owns the song with every fiber of her vocal range.

Throwing in several sublime vocal riffs that would make even the most skilled vocalist jealous, Jazmine's acoustic cover proves why she is continually one of the most underrated vocalists in the game today.

Watch Jazmine's powerful acoustic cover of Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Allen Stone)

Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" is truly an evergreen classic that with every year grows in cover popularity and increases with covers.

With that said, Allen Stone recently covered Bonnie Raitt's classic at The Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington back in January and for those who missed it the first time around, you can check it out below.

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Allen Stone)

Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me" is truly an evergreen classic that with every year grows in cover popularity. With that said, Allen Stone recently covered Bonnie Raitt's classic at The Neptune Theatre in Seattle, Washington back in January and for those who missed it the first time around, you can check it out below.

Second Listen: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Bonnie Raitt)

Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me," is probably her most iconic song to date in my book and it's currently ranked #331 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. With that said, numerous artists have put their own spin on the classic including recent covers from Bon Iver, Tank and Adele. Therefore take a first or second listen below to Bonnie's original and Enjoy!

New Joint: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Ester Dean)

Famed hit-making songwriter Ester Dean has just released her own interpretation of the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me" and while Adele, Tank and Bon Iver are just a few of the recent artists to offer their take on this classic cut, Dean decided to turn this torch ballad into a thumping dance number. While I don't necessarily care for it as I prefer the ballad in its original form, have to give Ester Dean some props for trying something new with this classic jam. With that said, take a listen below to her interpretation and let me know what you think!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Bon Iver)

Back in July of last year, Bon Iver released their take on the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." The group's cover of Raitt's classic is rather eerie yet brilliant at the same time and showcases off another side to the ballad. With that said, take a listen below to Bon Iver's amazing cover of Bonnie's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Bon Iver)

Back in July of last year, Bon Iver released their take on the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." The group's cover of Raitt's classic is rather eerie yet brilliant at the same time and showcases off another side to the ballad. With that said, take a listen below to Bon Iver's amazing cover of Bonnie's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and Enjoy!

Live Audio: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Adele)

During Adele's iTunes Festival set in London last year, Adele launched into a beautiful cover of the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." While the cover was a bit fast for my preference, Adele continues to prove that she has one of the great voice out there today and offered up a sublime cover that in my opinion is the best take of the song besides Raitt's. With that said, Adele released a live EP of her iTunes Festival performance a few days after and luckily for fans, she featured her cover of Bonnie's classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." Take a listen below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Tank)

On Tank's last album "Now Or Never," the crooner offered up a solid rendition of the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." With that said, during his promotion for the album last year, Tank stopped by "The Wendy Williams Show" and  showcased of his piano skills as well as his signature vocal stylings. Watch his cover of "I Can't Make You Love Me" below and Enjoy!

Live Clip: "A Sunday Kind Of Love" (Alicia Keys & Bonnie Raitt)

Roughly a half-hour ago, Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt paid tribute to the late great Etta James. Reworking a classic of James, "A Sunday Kind of Love," Keys and Raitt exchanged versus and also dedicated their tribute to Whitney Houston. Watch below and Enjoy!

Grammy News: Alicia Keys Set to Honor Etta James

This Sunday, the Grammy Awards is prepping a tribute to the late Etta James with Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt leading the charge to honor the iconic singer. While Christina Aguilera offered up a heartfelt performance at James' funeral late last month, it should be interested to see what the two famed vocalists Keys and Raitt cook up for their memoriam tribute to Etta James. Lookout this Sunday for their live tribute when the Grammy Awards air on CBS.

Second Listen: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Bonnie Raitt)

Bonnie Raitt's "I Can't Make You Love Me," is probably her most iconic song to date in my book and it's currently ranked #331 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. With that said, numerous artists have put their own spin on the classic including recent covers from Bon Iver, Tank and Adele. Therefore take a first or second listen below to Bonnie's original and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Bon Iver)

Back in July Bon Iver released their take on the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." The group's cover of Raitt's classic is rather eerie yet brilliant at the same time and showcases off another side to the ballad. With that said, take a listen below to Bon Iver's amazing cover of Bonnie's "I Can't Make You Love Me" and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Tank)

Check out Tank's rendition of the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me" from his appearance on "The Wendy Williams Show" from earlier this year.  The song which is featured on Tank's current album "Now Or Never," and is the second single off of his album. The below clip truly showcases of Tank's  piano skills as well as his signature vocal stylings. Watch the clip below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Adele)

During Adele's iTunes Festival set in London the other day, Adele launched into a beautiful cover of the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." While the cover was a bit fast for my preference, Adele continues to prove that she has one of the great voice out there today and offers up a sublime cover that in my opinion is the best take of the song besides Bonnie Raitt's. I hope that Adele will cover the song in the near future on an LP but slow it down so that we can truly enjoy her vocals and the lyrical content. Peep it below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Tank)

Check out take's rendition of the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me" from his recent appearance on The Wendy Williams Show.  The song which is featured on Tank's current album "Now Or Never," is the second single off of his album and truly showcases his piano skills and vocal stylings. Watch the clip bellow and Enjoy!

Live Audio: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Bonnie Raitt)

Listen to this live audio of Bonnie Raitt performing her classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." Lifted from a concert she gave, a fan was nice enough to record the live audio so that we can enjoy Raitt's phenomenal pipes and piano skills. Take a listen to her amazing performance bellow and Enjoy!

New Video: "I Can't Make You Love Me" (Tank)

Watch Tank's new video for his cover of the Bonnie Raitt classic "I Can't Make You Love Me." Lifted as a visual from his current release "Now Or Never", the video finds tank playing piano and having flashbacks to his love interest played by Keshia Knight Pulliam. Check it out and Enjoy!