Podcast: "Music Is On Life Support" (The BackBeat)

On this week’s episode, we honor the late, great, legendary Prince sharing some of our fondest memories of the musical icon. In addition we briefly talk about Birdman giving the shortest interview in Breakfast Club history in addition to the casting news of BET’s New Edition miniseries.

We hope you enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Can You Stand the Rain" (New Edition)

"Can You Stand The Rain" - New Edition

• Writers and Producers: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
• Record Label: MCA
• Released in 1988 from Heart Break
• Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles

Live Video of the Day: "Mr. Telephone Man" (New Edition)

New Edition were on their 30th anniversary tour back in 2012 and during their set, the famed R&B group of course perform their third #1 single "Mr. Telephone Man," which was lifted as the second single from their self-titled sophomore effort New Edition.

With that said, peep their performance of their classic hit "Mr. Telephone Man," from their LA show at the Nokia Theater below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Can You Stand the Rain" (New Edition)

"Can You Stand The Rain" - New Edition

• Writers and Producers: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
• Record Label: MCA
• Released in 1988 from "Heart Break"
• Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles

Album Stream: "The Best Man Holiday"

The Best Man Holiday soundtrack's live stream when for a lack of a better word "live" yesterday thanks to RCA Records and the 13-song holiday focused compilation album features those holiday classics and some new potential classics from the likes of  R. Kelly, Jordin Sparks, Mary J. Blige, Mario, Fantasia, Monica, Ne-Yo, Marsha Ambrosius, Anthony Hamilton, John Legend, Emeli Sandé, and Charlie Wilson.

With that said, The Best Man Holiday is slated to hit theaters ahead of the holiday season on November 15th, but ahead of its release date, the official soundtrack for the film is set for release on October 29th. In the meantime, take a listen below to the album in its entirety and if you like what you hear, cop the pre-order now!

Live Video of the Day: "Mr. Telephone Man" (New Edition)

New Edition were on their 30th anniversary tour last year and during their set, the famed R&B group of course perform their third #1 single "Mr. Telephone Man," which was lifted as the second single from their self-titled sophomore effort New Edition. With that said, peep their performance of their classic hit "Mr. Telephone Man," from their LA show at the Nokia Theater after the jump and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Can You Stand the Rain" (New Edition)

"Can You Stand The Rain" - New Edition

• Writers and Producers: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
• Record Label: MCA
• Released in 1988 from "Heart Break"
• Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles

Song of the Day: "Can You Stand the Rain" (New Edition)

"Can You Stand The Rain" - New Edition

• Writers and Producers: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
• Record Label: MCA
• Released in 1988 from "Heart Break"
• Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles

Live Video of the Day: "Mr. Telephone Man" (New Edition)

New Edition are currently on their 30th anniversary tour and during their set, the famed R&B group of course perform their third #1 single "Mr. Telephone Man," which was lifted as the second single from their self-titled sophomore effort "New Edition." With that said, peep their performance of their classic hit "Mr. Telephone Man," from their LA show at the Nokia Theater below and Enjoy!

Live Clip: "My, My, My" (Johnny Gill)

During New Edition's current 30th anniversary tour, some of the individuals from the famed R&B group have been taking time out to perform some of their solo hits in addition to New Edition's solid catalogue of work. With that said, Johnny Gill of course performed his #1 hit and classic R&B jam "My, My, My" much to the adoration of the crowd. Peep his performance below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Can You Stand the Rain" (New Edition)

"Can You Stand The Rain" - New Edition

• Writers and Producers: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
• Record Label: MCA
• Released in 1988 from "Heart Break"
• Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles

Amazing Cover: "Can You Stand The Rain" (Bluey Robinson)

Bluey Robinson is one artist on the rise that I am truly looking forward to hearing his debut LP cause this cat has a lot of potential. With that said, Robinson took his acoustic covers session in doors due to the impending winter and crooned out a sublime rendition of the New Edition classic "Can You Stand The Rain." With that said, peep his cover below and Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "Can You Stand The Rain" (Bluey Robinson)

Bluey Robinson is one artist on the rise that I am truly looking forward to hearing his debut LP cause this cat has a lot of potential. With that said, Robinson took his acoustic covers session in doors due to the impending winter and crooned out a sublime rendition of the New Edition classic "Can You Stand The Rain." With that said, peep his cover below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Can You Stand the Rain" (New Edition)

"Can You Stand The Rain" - New Edition

• Writers and Producers: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
• Record Label: MCA
• Released in 1988 from "Heart Break"
• Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot Black Singles