Podcast: "Shut Up & Listen" (The BackBeat)

In this week’s episode of The BackBeat, we discuss why TI should have just shut the hell up instead of saying his sexist comments about Hillary Clinton & women presidents, we review Bryson Tiller’s new LP Trap Soul, & share our thoughts on the American Music Award nominations, which recognized both Fetty Wap for Best New Artist and D’Angelo’s Black Messiah LP for Soul/R&B Album. We also look out how hip-hop culture is slowly taking over primetime with new shows by Ludacris, Diddy, and Donald Glover aka Childish Gambino are in the works. We get into our feelings over Bobby Brown’s alleged “tell all” book on Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina, as well as highlight the activism of Lady Gaga and Lupe Fiasco through their foundations to serve teenagers struggling with mental illness and bring start-ups to inner city communities.

Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear what our Songs of The Moment are this week! Marcus chooses some great songs from Amel Larrieux, Tamar Braxton, and Janet Jackson. Kyera dips into the discography of Musiq Soulchild, Lady Leshurr, and The Internet.

Enjoy!

Live Clip: "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" (Jennifer Hudson ft. T.I.)

Last night during the the 2013 Soul Train Awards telecast on BET and Centric, Oscar and Grammy-winner Jennifer Hudson opened the show with her T.I. assisted single "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)."

During her opening number, Jennifer also welcomed Evelyn "Champagne" King and Chaka Khan who both performed snippets of their classic songs. Evelyn "Champagne" King  performed her infectious hit "I'm In Love," and then Chaka Khan belted out her Rufus jam "Do You Love What You Feel."

While Jennifer Hudson didn't really join in with Evelyn "Champagne" King or Chaka Khan, it was great to see these three divas share the stage during the 2013 Soul Train Awards and you can watch it go down below!

New Joint: "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" (Jennifer Hudson ft. T.I.)

A few minutes ago, Jennifer Hudson tweeted out the following tweet announcing a new joint of hers that features T.I. Produced by Pharrell, it is unclear if Jennifer's new joint "I Can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" will be features on her forthcoming third studio album, or if it is just a leftover from her session work with Pharrell, but either way, it's a feel good jam to help us move into fall.

I just want to make u feel good ! That’s all! Let me take u back! @Pharrell @Tip https://t.co/bbUSTorX36
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) September 21, 2013

With that said, take a listen above or below to Jennifer's two-step inducing joint "I can't Describe (The Way I Feel)" and hopefully more information about the song and Jennifer's highly anticipated third album will hit the net as well.

New Video: "Blurred Lines" (Robin Thicke feat. T.I. & Pharrell)

Robin Thicke is currently putting in some work in the studio putting the finishing touches up on his forthcoming currently untitled sixth album and ahead of its 2013 released, Thicke has released an official video for "Blurred Lines, a joint that is lifted from his upcoming set that features some assistance from T.I. and Pharrell. Peep the official video for "Blurred Lines" below and Enjoy!

Remix: "Dance For You (Remix)" (Beyoncé featuring T.I.)

Beyoncé's bonus track "Dance For You" from her critically acclaimed fourth studio album "4" has been buzzing up the charts so far peaking at #78 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #7 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. While the song was never officially released as a single from Beyoncé's album, a remix featuring T.I. has hit the net earlier today and time will tell if this will give the song the extra boost it needs on the Hot 100. Either way it turns out, take a listen below to "Dance For You (Remix)" and Enjoy!

New Video: "Compliments" (Tank, T.I., Kris Stephens)

Tank's new album "This Is How I Feel" is in stores now and the crooner teamed up with T.I. and artist on the rise Kris Stephens on the remix to "Compliments." Peep the official visual for their collaboration for "Compliments" below and Enjoy!

Behind the Scenes: "Compliment (Remix)" Video Shoot (Tank)

Go behind the scenes of Tank's latest video shoot for "Compliments" Ft. T.I. & Kris Stephens. The video was shot in Atlanta, and directed by Juwan Lee! Peep the behind the scenes visual below of Tank working on the visual with T.I. and Kris Stephens and Enjoy.

Remix: "Compliments" (Tank featuring T.I. & Kris Stephens)

Tank's forthcoming fifth album "This Is How I Feel," is slated for release later this year and to help build buzz for his album, Tank has released a remix of his single "Compliments with assistance from T.I. and Kris Stephens. Take a listen below and Enjoy!

New Joint: "Castle Walls" (T.I. featuring Christina Aguilera)

Check out T.I. and Christina Aguilera's new joint "Castle Walls".. Enjoy!