Live Audio: "Heartless" (Melanie Fiona)

After Kanye released his groundbreaking LP 808 & Heartbreaks, a lot of singer decided to cover his melodic tune minus the auto-tune that West decided to utilize stylistically for the project. During this time, Melanie Fiona was building her then burgeoning career and even toured with Kanye as an opening act for the European leg of his Glow in the Dark Tour.

With that said, after establishing herself in 2009 with her debut album The Bridge and her #1 hit single "It Kills Me," Melanie would often cover Kanye's "Heartless" from 808 & Heartbreaks during her set and below you will find a sublime live audio capture of one of Melanie's performances of it. Listen below to her sublime interpretation of "Heartless" and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "It Kills Me" (Melanie Fiona)

"It Kills Me" - Melanie Fiona

• Writers: Andrea Martin, Robert Littlejohn Jr., Leon Carr, Earl Shulman
• Producer: Andrea Martin
• Record Label: SRC, Universal Motown
• Released in 2009 from The Bridge
• Peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 & #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart

New Video: "I Tried" (Melanie Fiona)

Earlier today, Melanie Fiona released the official video for her new single "I Tried," which is lifted from her forthcoming third album, Awake and slated for release early in 2016. Produced by Andre "Dre" Harris, "I Tried" follows Melanie's "Bite the Bullet," and regards both the internal and external fight that we all go through throughout our daily.

With that said, the official music video for "I Tried" features several powerful messages posted via Awake News along with a caged Fiona in a glass box. Watch Melanie's video for "I Tried" below and Enjoy!

New Video: "Bite The Bullet" (Melanie Fiona)

Melanie Fiona has just released her new video for her single "Bite The Bullet,"  which is the official first single lifted from her forthcoming album Awake, her first since going independent.

Directed by Fiona’s manager, Carmen Murray, the black-and-white visual finds Melanie calling forth her alter ego, Syren Hall, while dodging bullets in an abandoned building.

Peep the sublime video for "Bite The Bullet" below and get into Melanie's reggae inspired joint "Bite The Bullet" below and lookout for the release of Awake later this year!

Live Audio: "Heartless" (Melanie Fiona)

After Kanye released his groundbreaking LP 808 & Heartbreaks, a lot of singer decided to cover his melodic tune minus the auto-tune that West decided to utilize stylistically for the project. During this time, Melanie Fiona was building her then burgeoning career and even toured with Kanye as an opening act for the European leg of his Glow in the Dark Tour.

With that said, after establishing herself in 2009 with her debut album The Bridge and her #1 hit single "It Kills Me," Melanie would often cover Kanye's "Heartless" from 808 & Heartbreaks during her set and below you will find a sublime live audio capture of one of Melanie's performances of it. Listen below to her sublime interpretation of "Heartless" and Enjoy!

Interview: Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona stopped by SKEE TV earlier this week and during her time, she opened up about taking a hiatus, being proud of being from Toronto and the moment the city is having musically, being in a music group with Drake, as well as opens up about her forthcoming third album Awake, which is coming soon.

Peep Melanie's interview below from SKEE TV below and lookout for her forthcoming new album Awake when it's released later this year!

New Joint: "Bite the Bullet" (Melanie Fiona)

After what seemed like a long hiatus, Melanie Fiona is back with a brand new single, "Bite the Bullet," which is lifted from the GRAMMY-winning songstress's forthcoming third album Awake, which is due later this year.

The official followup to Melanie's 2012 sophomore album The MF Life, her Awake era is kicked off with "Bite the Bullet," a homage to her Caribbean roots as with her upcoming Title 9 Productions/Primary Wave Music/BMG album.

Take a listen below to "Bite the Bullet" and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Fool For You" (Alice Smith)

My favorite cover of 2013 would be nice to revisit Alice Smith's rendition of "Fool For You."

Earlier in 2013, Alice Smith released her sophomore album She and one of the standout joints from her LP has to be her cover of the Cee-Lo Green and Melanie Fiona Grammy-winning duet "Fool For You."

While I had forgotten about this gem from Alice, her performance of it during BET's telecast of Black Girls Rock reminded me of this sublime rendition of "Fool For You" and had me revisiting the brilliance of her take.

With that said, take a listen below to Alice Smith's amazing cover of Cee-Lo's "Fool Fo You," and if you haven't checked out her sublime sophomore album She, there is no time like the present to get acquainted with her dope album.

Song of the Day: "Wrong Side of a Love Song" (Melanie Fiona)

"Wrong Side of a Love Song" - Melanie Fiona

• Writers: Melanie Hallim, M. Kahane, G. Soule
• Producer: Jack Splash
• Record Label: SRC, Universal Republic
• Featured on 2012's The MF Life
• Nominated in 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance

Live Video of the Day: "It Kills Me" (Melanie Fiona)

Melanie Fiona's "It Kills Me" from her debut album The Bridge has been stuck in my music rotation as of late and though I'm not going through anything deep, it's just one of those dope songs that matches powerful vocals to a strong instrumentation.

With that said, back in December of 2012, Melanie brought her show to the Howard Theatre in DC and of course she performed her #1 Grammy-nominated hit "It Kills Me" from Chocolate City. With that said, watch her powerful performance below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Wrong Side of a Love Song" (Melanie Fiona)

"Wrong Side of a Love Song" - Melanie Fiona

• Writers: Melanie Hallim, M. Kahane, G. Soule
• Producer: Jack Splash
• Record Label: SRC, Universal Republic
• Featured on 2012's The MF Life
• Nominated in 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance

Second Listen: "4 AM" (Melanie Fiona)

Just a few hours ago, I was up until 4am and of course Melanie Fiona's powerful joint "4 AM" from her sophomore LP The MF Life came into my head as there was no real reason why I was still up at that hour.

While I was just restless having been out grinding to the early am, Melanie Fiona's 2011 cut "4 AM" testifies about another time of sleepless night and is one of those joints in my book that should've been bigger than it ended up being. With that said, take a second listen after the jump to "4 AM" and Enjoy!

Live Clip: "It Kills Me" (Melanie Fiona)

Melanie Fiona's "It Kills Me" from her debut album The Bridge has been stuck in my music rotation as of late and though I'm not going through anything deep, it's just one of those dope songs that matches powerful vocals to a strong instrumentation.

With that said, back in December of 2012, Melanie brought her show to the Howard Theatre in DC and of course she performed her #1 Grammy-nominated hit "It Kills Me" from Chocolate City. With that said, watch her powerful performance below and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Fool For You" (Alice Smith)

My favorite cover of 2013 would be nice to revisit Alice Smith's rendition of "Fool For You."

Earlier in 2013, Alice Smith released her sophomore album She and one of the standout joints from her LP has to be her cover of the Cee-Lo Green and Melanie Fiona Grammy-winning duet "Fool For You."

While I had forgotten about this gem from Alice, her performance of it during BET's telecast of Black Girls Rock reminded me of this sublime rendition of "Fool For You" and had me revisiting the brilliance of her take.

With that said, take a listen below to Alice Smith's amazing cover of Cee-Lo's "Fool Fo You," and if you haven't checked out her sublime sophomore album She, there is no time like the present to get acquainted with her dope album.

Live Audio: "Heartless" (Melanie Fiona)

After Kanye released his groundbreaking LP 808 & Heartbreaks, a lot of singer decided to cover his melodic tune minus the auto-tune that West decided to utilize stylistically for the project. During this time, Melanie Fiona was building her then burgeoning career and even toured with Kanye as an opening act for the European leg of his Glow in the Dark Tour.

With that said, after establishing herself in 2009 with her debut album The Bridge and her #1 hit single "It Kills Me," Melanie would often cover Kanye's "Heartless" from 808 & Heartbreaks during her set and below you will find a sublime live audio capture of one of Melanie's performances of it. Listen below to her sublime interpretation of "Heartless" and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Wrong Side of a Love Song" (Melanie Fiona)

"Wrong Side of a Love Song" - Melanie Fiona

• Writers: Melanie Hallim, M. Kahane, G. Soule
• Producer: Jack Splash
• Record Label: SRC, Universal Republic
• Featured on 2012's The MF Life
• Nominated in 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance

Second Listen: "Fool For You" (Cee-Lo Green & Melanie Fiona)

I have to be honest, I have been feeling conflicted about Cee-Lo Green after his comments we made in light of his no contest plea steaming from rape allegations and while his music is bomb, those acts cannot be taken lightly in my mind.

With that said, I have been revisiting his music and his Melanie Fiona assisted single "Fool For You" which would go onto win two Grammy Awards during the 2012 ceremony for both Best R&B Song and Best Traditional R&B Performance.

Therefore take a listen to "Fool For You" by Cee-Lo Green and Melanie Fiona below and revisit this phenomenal gem from the powerhouse duo.

Live Video of the Day: "It Kills Me" (Melanie Fiona)

Melanie Fiona's "It Kills Me" from her debut album The Bridge has been stuck in my music rotation as of late and though I'm not going through anything deep, it's just one of those dope songs that matches powerful vocals to a strong instrumentation.

With that said, back in December of 2012, Melanie brought her show to the Howard Theatre in DC and of course she performed her #1 Grammy-nominated hit "It Kills Me" from Chocolate City. With that said, watch her powerful performance below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Wrong Side of a Love Song" (Melanie Fiona)

"Wrong Side of a Love Song" - Melanie Fiona

• Writers: Melanie Hallim, M. Kahane, G. Soule
• Producer: Jack Splash
• Record Label: SRC, Universal Republic
• Featured on 2012's The MF Life
• Nominated in 2013 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance

Second Listen: "4 AM" (Melanie Fiona)

Just a few hours ago, I was up until 4am and of course Melanie Fiona's powerful joint "4 AM" from her sophomore LP The MF Life came into my head as there was no real reason why I was still up at that hour.

While I was just restless having been out grinding to the early am, Melanie Fiona's 2011 cut "4 AM" testifies about another time of sleepless night and is one of those joints in my book that should've been bigger than it ended up being. With that said, take a second listen after the jump to "4 AM" and Enjoy!