Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Live Video of the Day: "I Want You Back" (Janelle Monáe)
This past weekend Janelle Monáe joined the eighth annual Afro Punk Festival and offered up a sublime set that included an infectious, energy charged performance of the Jackson 5 classic "I Want You Back." Peep her performance below and Enjoy!
Second Listen: "One Hundred Ways" (James Ingram)
James Ingram's "One Hundred Ways" is one of those two-step joints that just brings a smile to your face anytime you hear it for the first time in a while. Lifted from Quincy Jones' album "The Dude," "One Hundred Ways" proved to be the launching pad for Ingram's career and would earn him the 1982 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. With that said, take a second listen below to the smooth joint from Ingram and Enjoy!
Song of the Day: "The Tracks of My Tears" (The Miracles)
"The Tracks of My Tears" - The Miracles
- Writers: William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr., Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin
- Producer: Smokey Robinson
- Record Label: Tamla
- Released in 1965 from "Going to a Go-Go"
- Peaked at #2 hit on the R&B singles chart, and #16 on the Billboard Hot 100
Amazing Cover: "Lego House" (StooShe)
UK trio StooShe are making waves in their home country and the group recently performed a sublime acoustic cover of the Ed Sheeran hit "Lego House." Though I am not too familiar with StooShe, these three girls have a great vocal blend that works well for their cover of "Lego House." Watch their phenomenal cover below and Enjoy!
Playback: "You & I" (Avant featuring Keke Wyatt)
I know I posted Avant and Keke Wyatt's duet "You & I" on here yesterday, but Keke's run from 2:39 - 2:41 mandates a playback in its own right cause this girl can SANG! With that said, take a listen below to Avant and Keke Wyatt's collaboration on "You & I" and lookout for Avant's forthcoming LP "Face The Music," when it's released at the top of 2013!
TV Rewind: "R&B Divas" Episode 2
TV One's breakout hit "R&B Divas" was back last night for its second episode starring Faith Evans, Monifah, Keke Wyatt, Syleena Johnson, and Nicci Gilbert and while fans enjoy the show for a variety of reason, I like to tune in to hear these powerhouse singer belt it out at the drop of a dime. With that said, peep the second episode of "R&B Divas" below and Enjoy!
Artist News: Frank Ocean set to perform on VMAs and SNL
Frank Ocean's debut album "channel ORANGE" is one of the most critically acclaimed albums of 2012 thus far and along with all the buzz from the album and Ocean as an artist, the famed crooner has nabbed a performance slot at both this year's MTV "VMAs" as well as on NBC's "Saturday Night Live." While Ocean is nominated for Best New Artist, Best Male Video and Best Direction at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, he is now set to take the stage September 6th live at the Staples Center in Downtown LA. Following his VMA's performance Frank Ocean is now also slated to perform on SNL's 38th season opener episode on September 15th. As always, stay here and I'll keep you posted on these performance and more news from Frank Ocean.
Mixtape: "Dark Side Of The Mic" (Dwele)
While Dwele's new album "Greater Than One" is in stores now and the famed Detroit crooner has also recently released a new mixtape to help warm-up our ears into excepting his latest LP. Entitled "Dark Side Of The Mic," the seven track mixtape offers all new material from Dwele and is a sublime free joint to cop in addition to his new album "Greater Than One." Take a listen below to "Dark Side Of The Mic" and if you like what you hear, download your free copy here.
Behind the Scenes: "Put It Down" Video Shoot Pt. 2 (Brandy)
Brandy is back with yet another behind the scenes look at her recently released Hype Williams directed video for "Put It Down."While the Grammy-winning songstress has already released the second single from her forthcoming "Two Eleven" project, "Put It Down" is really growing at radio now thanks to the video and you can grab another peep of Brandy grinding on the set of "Put It Down" below!
New Joint: "Special Delivery" (Bridget Kelly)
Roc Nation's Bridget Kelly is back with a new joint "Special Delivery." Having previously previewed her smooth mid-tempo at the ESSENCE Music Festival in NOLA during the fourth of July weekend, fans and casual listeners of Kelly's can now be blessed to hear the recorded rendition of "Special Delivery. Take a listen below to her solid new joint and lookout for more music from Bridget Kelly later this year!
Monday, August 27, 2012
Album Cover: "Kaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview" (Miguel)
Miguel's second of three EPs entitled "Kaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview," is slated for digital released on September 11th and while he released "Kaleidoscope Dream: The Water Preview," last month with his LP's lead single "Adron," Miguel is back with this black-and-white cover for "Kaleidoscope Dream: The Air Preview. Peep the official EP cover above and lookout for his full-length LP "Kaleidoscope Dream," when it's released October 2nd with production from Jerry Wonda, Salaam Remi, and Pop & Oak.
Song of the Day: "Come and Talk to Me" (Jodeci)
"Come and Talk to Me" - Jodeci
- Writers: Al B Sure & DeVante Swing
- Producers: Al B Sure and DeVante Swing
- Record Label: Uptown/MCA
- Released in 1992 from "Forever My Lady"
- Peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles
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