Saturday, February 25, 2012

Song of the Day: "Deep Inside" (Mary J. Blige)


"Deep Inside" - Mary J. Blige
  • Writers: Mary J. Blige, Elton John
  • Producer: Kevin Deane
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Released in 1999 from "Mary"
  • Peaked at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 & #9 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
  • Samples Elton John's "Bennie and the Jets"

New Joint: "Lasan" (Michael Kiwanuka featuring Dan Auerbach)


Michael Kiwanuka has collaborated with The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach on a new joint entitled "Lasan." Though it's not clear if "Lasan" will be featured on a forthcoming Kiwanuka project, it's a solid mid-tempo joint from the UK artist on the rise. Listen below and Enjoy!



Artist News: Mariah Carey tributes Whitney Houston


Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston famously shared the microphone and numerous performances towards the end of 1998 and the begining of 1999 as they helped promote their Oscar winning duet "When You Believe." Below Mariah Carey as created a favorite moments tribute video on behalf of her late friend. Peep it below as we continue to honor the legacy of Whitney Houston.


Amazing Cover: "I Believe I Can Fly" (Yolanda Adams)


Back in 2002 Yolanda Adams and the Soul Children of Chicago performed an amazing rendition of the R. Kelly classic hit "I Believe I Can Fly" at the Concert for World Children's Day. Watch Adams below being accompanied by the Soul Children of Chicago as well as David Foster on the keys and Enjoy!


Live Audio: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" (Whitney Houston)


Below you will find a 2011 live audio performance of Whitney Houston belting out a phenomenal rendition of the church hymn "Precious Lord, Take My Hand." While critics and fair-weather fans have criticized "The Voice," before and after her passing about the condition of Whitney's voice, you can hear just what Houston is capable of in this current moment. Take a listen to her powerful and sublime rendition of "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" below as we continue to honor her legacy.


New Joint: "Heavy" (PJ Morton featuring Adam Levine)


A few days late on this, but as I like to say, better late then never. With that said, artist on the rise PJ Morton has just recently released the official lyrical video to his new joint "Heavy," which features a collaboration from Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine.  Lifted from Morton's March 27th EP release "Following My First Mind," "Heavy" is a solid thumping southern flavored juke joint and you can take a listen to it below.


Remix: "Who Are You (Lee Bannon Remix)" (Bilal)


Producer Lee Bannon has released a solid remix of Bilal's "Who Are You," which was originally lifted from the crooner's latest release "Airtight’s Revenge." Lee Bannon adds some haunting instrumentation to the Bilal joint and you can take a listen below to the finished product of "Who Are You (Lee Bannon Remix)."


Album Cover: "I Missed Us" (SWV)


SWV is back with a freshly released album cover for their forthcoming April 17th release "I Missed Us." Led by their current bumping single "Co-Sign," the trio is back in full force and I look forward to hearing what they have cooked up for us past their current hit single. Peep the official cover above and lookout for the album when it's released mid April.


Friday, February 24, 2012

A Cappella: "I Want You" (Marvin Gaye)


Check out this stripped down a cappella recording of Marvin Gaye's vocals from his infectious classic "I Want You". Listening to these vocals gives you just a small sense of the musical genius that was Marvin. He sang every background note and created mind blowing harmonies with just the use of his voice. Take a listen below to his amazing vocal showing from on "I Want You" and Enjoy!


Live Video of the Day: "And I Heard... (Do You Understand)" (Jill Scott)


Back during Jill Scott's tour in support of "The Real Thing," she often performed a new song "And I Heard...(Do You Understand)" as the end of her encore performance. Below you will find Scott and her band grooving and crooning out a phenomenal rendition of "And I Heard... (Do You Understand)." Peep the performance below and Enjoy!


Song of the Day: "I Got This" (Jennifer Hudson)


"I Got This" - Jennifer Hudson
  • Writers: Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Erikssen, Crystle Johnson, Mats Lie Skare
  • Producers: Stargate 
  • Record Label: Arista 
  • Released in 2011from "I Remember Me" 
  • Peaked at #61 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs


Live Clip: "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" (Kelly Clarkson & Tamyra Gray)


Kelly Clarkson took to Atlanta last night and during her set, the American Idol and Grammy winner performed the Whitney Houston classic #1 hit "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" along with former Idol contestent Tamyra Gray. With that said, watch Tamyra and Kelly's sublime rendition of the Whitney Houston classic "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" below and Enjoy!