Saturday, April 30, 2016
Kyle Christopher – “1Night” (Cover)
Kyle Christopher takes rapper/singer Lil Yachty's viral hit "1Night" and flips it into his own in this new cover.
AlunaGeorge feat. Zhu - My Blood (Visualette) [Official Music Video]
UK songstress AlunaGeorge enlists electronic artist Zhu for her latest electro infused track/video, entitled "My Blood".
Sascha Xiomara - Not The Same [Official Music Video]
Singer/songwriter Sascha Xiomara, from The Netherlands, releases the video for newest single "Not The Same".
Chris Brown & OHB - Before The Trap: Nights In Tarzana (Mixtape)
Chris Brown comes through with his promised collaborative mixtape with OHB, featuring many of your favorite stars including Jeezy, Young Thug, Tyga, Quavo of Migos, Section B and more.
Samm Henshaw - "Our Love"
Get some old soul in your system by listening to Columbia Records signee Samm Henshaw's new single "Our Love".
Friday, April 29, 2016
Friday Night Throwback: Leon Haywood - "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You"
This week's Friday Night Theowback is dedicated to Leon Haywood, the silky smooth R&B singer-songwriter and producer who passed away in his sleep at 74 earlier this month. The Houston-born Haywood began his career as a blues musician before achieving success in the '60s, '70s and '80s in the soul, R&B and funk genres. During his long career Haywood charted 20 hits on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song chart, including the No. 2 hit "Don't Push It Don't Force It," "Keep It In the Family" (which peaked at No. 11) and "I Want'a Do Something Freaky To You" (No. 7). Haywood also wrote Carl Carlton's "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," which reached No. 2 on the chart and earned his only Grammy Award nomination for writing the tune, garnering a nod in the 1981 Best Rhythm & Blues song category. His 1975 single "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You", which is featured here, served as the groovy hook on the Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg duet "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang." The song was also featured in 50 Cent's "Corner Bodega" and Aaliyah's "I Gotcha Back."
Antonique Smith - All We Really Have Is Now [Official Video]
Grammy-nominated songstress and actress Antonique Smith seizes the day in new "All We Really Have Is Now" video. Download Antonique's debut EP Love is Everything on iTunes.
Miesa - Too Bad For You [Official Video]
Watch the visuals for rising R&B/pop star Miesa's “Too Bad For You” single, from her forthcoming debut album.
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Vivian Green - Grown Folks Music (Work) [Official Video]
Vivian Green gets colorful in new "Grown Folks Music" video.
Erykah Badu – "I Been Goin Thru It All"
Erykah Badu shares a new song, actually a remix of Wintertime's 2015 track "Thru It All" that's dedicated to all the smokers out there.
Various Artist feat. Vybz Kartel, Tarrus Riely, Konshens & More - "Crown Love RIddim"
Produced by Rvssian, here is the latest Crown Love Riddim compilation guest-starring Vybz Kartel, Tarrus Riely, Konshens & more.
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Malachiae Warren - Minute Made [Official Video]
Official video for “Minute Made” from Malachiae Warren’s EP Heard U Was In My City out now.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Yuna feat. Usher - Crush [Official Video]
After the release of her recent single "Places to Go," L.A.-based singer Yuna followed up with a video for her ballad "Crush" featuring Usher.
Chrisette Michele - "To The Moon"
Chrisette Michele drops new song "To The Moon" with Milestone album pre-order.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Chris Brown Feat. Young Thug & Jeezy - “Wrist (Remix)”
Breezy continues to push last year’s No. 1 album Royalty, dropping off an official remix to the song “Wrist" with guest stars Young Thug and Jeezy.
Tory Lanez - Came 4 Me [Official Video]
Here are syrupy visuals to Tory Lanez's most recent single "Came 4 Me".
Beyoncé Releases New Album ‘LEMONADE’
The follow-up to Beyonce's HBO special from Saturday night is her 6th studio album Lemonade.
PRAY YOU CATCH ME | Beyoncé | 3:16 |
HOLD UP | Beyoncé | 3:41 |
DON’T HURT YOURSELF | Beyoncé, Jack White | 3:54 |
SORRY | Beyoncé | 3:53 |
6 INCH | Beyoncé, The Weeknd | 4:20 |
DADDY LESSONS | Beyoncé | 4:48 |
LOVE DROUGHT | Beyoncé | 3:57 |
SANDCASTLES | Beyoncé | 3:03 |
FORWARD | Beyoncé, James Blake | 1:19 |
FREEDOM | Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar | 4:50 |
ALL NIGHT | Beyoncé | 5:22 |
FORMATION | Beyoncé | 3:26 |
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Sunday, April 24, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News 4/24/16
How Prince stayed so private in the age of celebrity
Prince's former drug dealer tells how the legend spent $40,000 at a time...
Prince cremated; family, friends honor him at ceremony in Minnesota
Prince’s Best Movie Isn’t Purple Rain—It’s One That’s Almost Impossible to See
What it’s like inside the music factory where Prince lived and died
Inside Prince's Life in the Jehovah's Witness Congregation Where He Was Called Simply 'Brother Nelson'
The Fascinating Origin Story of Prince’s Iconic Symbol
The women Prince loved
“To me, time folds back on itself”: Prince squirreled away 26 albums’ worth of unreleased music
25 Essential Prince Songs
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Prince Performs Giutar Solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Watch as Prince takes over the 2004 Rock Hall superjam with an epic solo on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps".
Friday, April 22, 2016
Prince on Tavis Smiley
As any Prince fan knows, when it came to interviews he was pretty elusive. That's why it was always a tremendous treat when he opened up and talked about his childhood, current events, politics, spirituality, his inspirations and of course his music with longtime journalist Tavis Smiley back in 2009.
Prince R. I. P. ~ Performs "Purple Rain" Live 2007 Superbowl Halftime
In appreciation of the passing of an icon, it's all Prince this weekend for me. See Prince perform "Purple Rain" during a downpour at the 2007 Super Bowl.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Prince Dies at Age 57
The loss of Prince hit me like a ton of bricks today. I knew that he was briefly hospitalized for flu-like symptoms the other day, but considering that he was released the same day and back to doing shows the day after, I like millions of fans worldwide, thought he'd be fine. Granted, I wasn't always a Prince fan. Growing up in Brooklyn, I was such a huge Michael Jackson fan that I very naively had it set in my head that either you liked MJ or Prince. You couldn't possibly like both. But after meeting with and becoming friends with some huge Prince fans in college, not only did I slowly begin to open my ears to Prince's massive discography, but over the years started debating who had the better catalogue, Prince or MJ. For me, Prince was more than a great musician. He redefined R&B/soul music. He was arguably the most versatile artist ever in conquering at least 4 different genres of music. He was a social activist who loved his people. He was a role model. He was an epic performer. He was a sex magnet. He fought for his art. He stood up against powerful record companies. He inspired many of the artists we love today, from Beyonce to D'Angelo to Lenny Kravitz to The Weeknd and many others. He was a pioneer. He was and will always be a legend. #RIPPrince #Prince
Elijah Blake - Whatever Happened [Official Video]
Watch Elijah Blake's visuals for latest single "Whatever Happened".
Kevin McCall feat. Notorious B.I.G. - "The Love of Money"
Kevin McCall enlists late rapper Notorious B.I.G. to question love versus money on new single"The Love of Money".
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Rihanna - Needed Me [Official Video]
Rihanna gets twerky and a little violent again in new video for "Needed Me", from her eighth studio album ANTI, available now.
RØMANS feat. Mary J. Blige - “Overthinking”
Mary J. Blige links up with singer/songwriter/producer RØMANS for a new version of his single “Overthinking”. The original version of the song was included on the Roc Nation artist’s debut EP Overthining, Pt. 1 which released last year.
TWENTY88 - Out Of Love [Official Video]
In support of their recent surprise collaboration, TWENTY88, rapper Big Sean and Jhene Aiko connected on their short film, “Out of Love".
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
THEY. - "Back It Up"
Here is "Back It Up", a single from L.A. based songwriters Dante and Drew, together known as THEY., 2015 EP Nu Religion.
Monday, April 18, 2016
DΞΔN x GAEKO "D (Half Moon)" (Official Video)
Korean R&B singer Dean drops the visuals for "D 9half moon)" featuring rapper Gaeko, off his debut 130 Mood: TRBL LP>
Abrina - Missing My Baby (Lyric Video) [Selena Cover]
Take your first listen to R&B singer Abrina's cover of Tejano Queen Selena Quintanilla's English-language single, "Missing My Baby".
Leaf - "Money"
Rising newcomer Leaf spouts an anthem for all the ladies out there chasing that paper on new single "Money".
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News - 4/17/16
John Legend And Chrissy Teigen Welcome Their Baby Girl
The Rise & Fall of Jamie Foxx, One Time R&B Superstar
Meet THEY.: Mysterious R&B Duo
On Loneliness and Finding Creative Freedom With Rising R&B Star Gallant
Interview: Akon Talks His Revamped Konvict Kartel Label, Why Today’s R&B Works & Plans For His ‘Stadium’ Project
Dean Brings Korean R&B to World, Heatseekers Album Charts With Debut EP
[EXCLUSIVE] Chameleon Label CEO, Breyon Prescott, Addresses Brandy’s Lawsuit
Lauryn Hill Launches Her Own Music Festival, Diaspora Calling!
Saturday, April 16, 2016
KlarKent - Oh My God [Official Music Video]
Five of the top producers behind your favorite recording artists step to the forefront to bring you the new group KlarKent and the visuals of their debut single "Oh My God".
JUWN - Told You So [Official Music Video]
Canadian singer/songwriter JUWN drops the visuals to her recent single "Told You So".
Brandy - "Beggin & Pleadin" [Official Music Video]
A few months after dropping the single, Brandy releases the visuals for “Beggin & Pleadin”.
T-Pain - Look At Me [Official Music Video]
To back up his recently released single, T-Pain returns with the selfie-style video for “Look At Me".
Tiara Thomas – "Mary Jane" (DJ Marley Waters Remix)’
Tiara Thomas dropped the remix for DJ Marley Waters entitled “Mary Jane,” produced by Ryan Ryghteous, off the EP Up In Smoke.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Friday Night Throwback: Aretha Franklin - "A Rose Is Still a Rose"
Having recently celebrated her 74th birthday and with a long-planned biopic finally near ready, this week's Friday Night Throwback is dedicated to multiple Grammy winner and the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. In 1998, Franklin collaborated with Lauryn Hill (who produced and wrote the record) for "A Rose Is Still A Rose," a heartfelt ode that saw Franklin dispensing advice to an unsuspecting young woman who's had her first round of unrequited love, having made out with a scheming dude who, as Franklin sings, spouts a "sticky game." Off the album of the same name, "A Rose Is Still a Rose" became a instant hit for Franklin, 40-plus years into her legendary career, reaching number twenty-six on the Billboard Hot 100, Billboard Hot 100 and number-five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart while also reaching the UK top forty. The song also helped its parent album reach gold status and remains one of Franklin's most played songs from her later years.
Popcaan - Never Sober [Official Video]
Jamaican dancehall crooner Popcaan is certainly enjoying life in new video for "Never Sober".
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Jaheim - Struggle Love [Official Video]
Jaheim & guest star Demetria McKinney embody the good, married life in "Struggle Love" video.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Justina Valentine – “Blue” [Official Video]
Singer Justina Valentine premieres the visuals for “Blue”, from her new Scarlet Letter album.
Tanika - Rude Boi [Offcial Video]
London-based singer/songwriter, Tanika releases the visual to her new single "Rude Boi".
PJay Johnson - Sticks & Stones [Official Video]
PJay Johnson raises awareness for National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness with visuals for "Sticks & Stones".
Henrietta - Broken By Love [Official Video]
Newcomer Henrietta drops new single and visual to "Broken By Love".
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Bibi Bourelly - Sally [Official Music Video]
Rising singer/songwriter Bibi Bourelly releases the official visuals for her single "Sally".
Various Artist - The Champ Riddim LP
Check out The Champ Riddim compilation LP starring Vybz Kartel, Aidonia, Sean Paul & more of your favorite reggae artists.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Maxwell - "Lake By the Ocean" (Lyric Video)
Maxwell's new single "Lake By The Ocean" from his second album from the BLACKSUMMERS'NIGHT trilogy is available now!
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 4/10/16
K. Michelle Earns Second No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, While Anthony Hamilton Scores His Highest-Charting Effort Ever
R&B Singer Leon Haywood Dead at 74
ESSENCE Festival Asks 'When Did You Fall in Love with R&B?
On The Rise: R&B Trio DMK Talk The Necessity Of Girl Groups, New Music & Which Superstar Moved Them To Tears
Meet Gallant, The R&B Singer Who Just Wants To Learn
Tinashe Postpones Joyride World Tour Due to 'Unexpected Recording Commitments'
Janet Jackson’s “Unbreakable” Tour Will Resume Its Regularly Scheduled Dates In 2017
Mariah Carey Reportedly Insured Her Voice For A Whopping Sum Of Money
‘American Idol’ Runner Up LaPorsha Renae Signs To Motown
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Chris Brown feat. August Alsina, Miguel & Trey Songz - "F*ck You Back To Sleep" (Remix)
It's an all-star lineup for the remix to Chris Brown's "F*ck You Back To Sleep" with August Alsina, Miguel & Trey Songz providing reinforcements.
Kevin Ross feat. Chaz French – Be Great [Official Video]
Motown signee Kevin Ross looks to inspire greatness with the release of his latest video for “Be Great”, featuring rapper Chaz French.
Friday, April 8, 2016
Friday Night Throwback: Maxwell - "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)"
In lieu of Maxwell dropping "Lake By The Ocean", the 1st single from his highly anticipated new album 'blackSUMMERS'night' today, this week's Friday Night Throwback is dedicated to the legendary crooner. "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)", the first single from his classic debut album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite, set the stage for his genre-defining sound with heartfelt lyrics backed by the singer's flawless and silky smooth tones. Produced and written by Maxwell along with Itaal Shur, "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" debuted on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks in August 1996 at number 11, eventually peaking number eight and spending 29 weeks on the chart. It spent eighteen weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 36 on September 28, 1996 and eventually won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male.
Kenny Lattimore - You're My Girl [Official Video]
Here are the visuals to “You’re My Girl” off of Kenny Lattimore’s new album Anatomy of a Love Song.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Keith Jacobs - W.B.A.B. [Official Video]
Houston native Keith Jacobs covers rapper Lil Troy's late 90's Down South hit, "Wanna Be A Baller".
Fantasia - "Ugly" (Audio)
Listen to this new 'rock-soul' single from Fantasia, called "Ugly" which is set to appear on her upcoming fifth album The Definition Of….
Jayla Darden - Think About Us [Official Video]
Atlanta-based, 18yo singer Jayla Darden, who recently releases the video for her latest single “Think About Us”.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Izzy Bizu - Mad Behaviour [Official Video]
British singer/songwriter Izzy Bizu drops the visuals for the latest single "Mad Behaviour".