Podcast: "Do Your Research" (The BackBeat)

Hey Friends! On our new episode, we talk about the tragic trailer for the new Nina Simone movie starring Zoe Saldana. Next, we fan out over Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album “Untitled and Unmastered.” We then discuss Sam Smith’s problematic Oscar acceptance speech. Also, we breakdown hip-hop drama between Joey BadA$$ and Troy Ave followed by a discussion of Tank vs. Tyrese. Finally, we show love to the new Hamilton mixtape that is dropping soon!

Stay tuned to the end of the episode where we discuss our songs of the moment. Kyera chooses songs from the Hamilton Cast Recording, The Alabama Shakes, and Chris Brown. Marcus chooses cuts from Jazmine Sullivan, Erykah Badu, and Fifth Harmony.

Song of the Day: "Lately" (Tyrese)

"Lately" - Tyrese

• Writers: Derek Allen & Tyrese Gibson
• Producer: Derek Allen
• Record Label: RCA Records
• Released in 1999 from Tyrese
• Peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart 

Award Nominations: 2016 GRAMMY Awards

The 2016 GRAMMY Award nominations were announced earlier today and Kendrick Lamar leads this year's nominees with eleven total nominations. The Grammys return to L.A.'s Staples Center on Feb. 15, 2016 on CBS at 8pm EST. No host has been announced yet but you can get into all the award nominations below from the major 4 categories (Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist) to the R&B and Rap categories respectively.

Live Video of the Day: "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)" (Tyrese & Marsha Ambrosius)

Over three years ago, RapUpTV was on hand at the 25th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, where Quincy Jones was honored and Marsha Ambrosius and Tyrese shared the stage in honor of the legendary Quincy Jones on his classic "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)."

With that said, peep the two duet on "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)" below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Lately" (Tyrese)

"Lately" - Tyrese

• Writers: Derek Allen & Tyrese Gibson
• Producer: Derek Allen
• Record Label: RCA Records
• Released in 1999 from Tyrese
• Peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart 

Song of the Day: "Lately" (Tyrese)

"Lately" - Tyrese

• Writers: Derek Allen & Tyrese Gibson
• Producer: Derek Allen
• Record Label: RCA Records
• Released in 1999 from Tyrese
• Peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart 

Song of the Day: "Signs of Love Makin'" (Tyrese)

"Signs of Love Makin'" - Tyrese

• Writers and Producers: Tyrese Gibson, Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas
• Record Label: J Records
• Released in 2002 from I Wanna Go There
• Peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 & #18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart

Live Video of the Day: "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)" (Tyrese & Marsha Ambrosius)

Over two years ago, RapUpTV was on hand at the 25th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards, where Quincy Jones was honored and Marsha Ambrosius and Tyrese shared the stage in honor of the legendary Quincy Jones on his classic "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)."

With that said, peep the two duet on "The Secret Garden (Sweet Seduction Suite)" below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Signs of Love Makin'" (Tyrese)

"Signs of Love Makin'" - Tyrese

• Writers and Producers: Tyrese Gibson, Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas
• Record Label: J Records
• Released in 2002 from I Wanna Go There
• Peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 & #18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart

Song of the Day: "Lately" (Tyrese)

"Lately" - Tyrese

• Writers: Derek Allen & Tyrese Gibson
• Producer: Derek Allen
• Record Label: RCA Records
• Released in 1999 from Tyrese
• Peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart 

Song of the Day: "Lately" (Tyrese)

"Lately" - Tyrese

• Writers: Derek Allen & Tyrese Gibson
• Producer: Derek Allen
• Record Label: RCA Records
• Released in 1999 from Tyrese
• Peaked at #56 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart 

Song of the Day: "Signs of Love Makin'" (Tyrese)

"Signs of Love Makin'" - Tyrese

• Writers and Producers: Tyrese Gibson, Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas
• Record Label: J Records
• Released in 2002 from I Wanna Go There
• Peaked at #57 on the Billboard Hot 100 & #18 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart

Second Listen: "The Best Man I Can Be" (Ginuwine, R.L., Tyrese, & Case)

With the forthcoming release of The Best Man Holiday, I thought it would be appropriate to revisit the original soundtrack to the film and one of the standout joints from the original The Best Man.

Back in 1999 Ginuwine, R.L. from Next, Tyrese, and Case joined forces for the ballad "The Best Man I Can Be," which was lifted from the official soundtrack for The Best Man. W

ritten and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, and Big Jim Wright, "The Best Man I Can Be" was a minor hit on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at #77 and #20 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. With that said, take second listen below to "The Best Man I Can Be" and Enjoy!

Second Listen: "Sweet Lady" (Tyrese)

Released as the third single back in 1999 from Tyrese's self-titled debut album 1998's Tyrese, "Sweet Lady" would go onto become the crooner's biggest hit until 2003's "How You Gonna Act Like That." Peaking at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #9 on the R&B charts, "Sweet Lady" would go onto give Tyrese his first Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance back in 2000.

With that said, take a second listen below to "Sweet Lady" as Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank continue to make moves with the R&B supergroup TGT.

Song of the Day: "How You Gonna Act Like That" (Tyrese)

"How You Gonna Act Like That" - Tyrese

• Writers and Producers: Tyrese Gibson, Harvey Mason Jr., & Damon Thomas
• Record Label: J Records
• Released in 2002 from "I Wanna Go There."
• Peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks Chart

Interview: TGT

TGT stopped by Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club earlier today to promote their new debut album Three Kings and during their interview, Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese opened up about why this seemingly random supergroup came about, who has the better set during their tour, what the issue was with Fantasia, who's the "diva" in the crew, who their audience is, Ginuwine's thoughts on Chris Brown and Drake "working with"/ using Aaliyah even though they never knew her, the possibility of a sophomore album, Tyrese retiring after his next studio album, and much more.

Peep The Breakfast Club's nearly thirty minute interview with TGT after the jump and if you haven't taken a listen to Three Kings take a listen and see what they're working with.

New Video: "I Need" (TGT)

TGT aka Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank are slated to release their debut supergroup album 3 Kings on August 20th via Atlantic Records and ahead of its release,  the TGT have released a new visual for their latest single "I Need." Directed by Benny Boom, the official video for "I Need" is a perfect fit for the vibe of their record and you can watch it all go down after the jump!

Behind the Scenes: "I Need" (TGT)

TGT's debut Atlantic LP Three Kings is slated for release August 20th and ahead of its release, the supergroup of Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese have been hitting the road on a joint tour to help promote their upcoming LP. With that said, earlier today, an official behind-the-scenes feature for their upcoming official video for the Benny Boom directed "I Need" hit the net and you can watch that go down after the jump!

New Joint: "I Need" (TGT)

After releasing their first single "Sex Never Felt Better," from their forthcoming debut LP 3 Kings, TGT are back with a grown-and-sexy piano-led ballad "I Need." Switching up the vibe a bit, I have to say I am really feeling "I Need" and hope that 3 Kings offers some more of this brand of grown-and-sexy from the trio. With that said, you can take a listen to their second single "I Need" after the jump and Enjoy!

Album in the Works: "3 Kings" (TGT)

Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank aka TGT are about to release their official debut album after years of label politics that have delayed this collaborative project. Set for an August 20th release, the official album cover and tracklisting for 3 Kings, has just been released and the set includes appearances from Tyrese's alter-ego Black Ty ("Take It Wrong") in addition to rapper Problem ("No Fun").  With that said, you can peep the official tracklisting after the jump and view the official album cover artwork above!

Take a look at the tracklisting below:

1. Take It Wrong (feat. Black-Ty)
2. No Fun (feat. Problem)
3. Sex Never Felt Better
4. I Need
5. Next Time Around
6. Interlude
7. Hurry
8. Weekend Love
9. Interlude
10. Lessons In Love
11. Explode
12. FYH
13. OMG
14. Running Back
15. Burn Out
16. Tearing It Down
17. Our House