Thursday, December 28, 2017
Throwback Thursday: Frank "Sugar Chile Robinson" with Count Basie
A self-taught jazz pianist and blues singer who became famous as a child prodigy, Detroit born Frank "Sugar Chile" Robinson gained fame playing guest spots at the theater with Lionel Hampton as well as radio tunes with Harry "The Hipster" Gibson. Robinson also appeared as himself in the Hollywood film No Leave, No Love, starring Van Johnson and Keenan Wynn, After performing for the likes of President Truman in 1946 at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, in 1949 Robinson was given special permission to join the American Federation of Musicians and record his first releases on Capitol Records, "Numbers Boogie" and "Caldonia", both reaching the Billboard R&B chart. Surprisingly, Robinson would leave the music industry at 14 to pursue his education, but not before touring with Count Basie and appearing on television and in a short film ‘Sugar Chile’ Robinson, Billie Holiday, Count Basie and His Sextet’.
DAY 26: Ciara by Gia Coppola #LOVEADVENT2017
Day 26 is Ciara “2017 has proven to be the year of the woman and what better way to celebrate female empowerment than a month of unapologetically strong and sexy women.” Says Ciara on #LOVEADVENT. “Empowerment is about freedom of expression and it’s always amazing to see women being confident in their own skin.”
Jacob Latimore - “Is That What You Wanna Hear.”
Here's another suave single from Jacob Latimore called “Is That What You Wanna Hear".
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Jaheim - A Really Chill Christmas [Album]
Not to be left out, Jaheim gets in oon the holiday festivities with new ten-track holiday album, A Really Chill Christmas.
Malachiae Warren - Promise [Official Music Video]
Atlanta R&B singer Malachiae Warren, aka Chiae, shares new video for 'Promise'.
Tone Stith – "Let You Go"
South Jersey singer/songwriter Tone Stith offers up another Tuesday treat, "Let You Go".
Jody Watley – "Like A Holiday"
Legendary singer Jody Watley is back with festive new single "Like A Holiday".
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Omarion - Nudes [Official Music Video]
In new video for latest single "Nudes", Omarion makes it clear that he'd like you to keep those selfie's coming.
Chris Brown – "Him or Me"
Just in case the 57 track's from his just released deluxe edition of Heartbreak on a Full Moon wasn't enough, Breezy is back with new single "Him or Me".
Chris Deep - Lost Crazy Love Lust [EP]
Rising indie singer Chris Deep shares his 8-track debut EP, 'Lost Crazy Love Lust'.
Tiffany Evans - All I Want [Official Music Video]
Tiffany Evans drops off her 'All I Want' video in time for the holiday season.
Orlando Octave - "Church Gyal"
Trinidadian reggae/dancehall artist Orlando Octave releases new single "Church Gyal".
Sanura - Hold The Line [Official Music Video]
L.A. vocalist Sanura embodies the struggle in new video for 'Hold The Line'.
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Strictly R&B: In the News - Week of 12/24/17
The Most Anticipated R&B Albums Of 2018
20 Best R&B Albums of 2017
Through ups and downs and forgotten girl groups, R&B singer Mila J is still standing tall
Jhene Aiko Decodes The Poignant Messages Inside Her New Poetry Book ‘2Fish’
Keri Hilson Is Single Again; Men Deliver the Thirst in Droves
Mariah Carey to Perform Again on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
Lauryn Hill Hit With Lawsuit Over Unpaid Wages
Report: Beyonce, The Weeknd, and Eminem to Headline Coachella
Janet Jackson and Ex Jermaine Dupri's 'Cuddly' Meet Up After Her Atlanta Show
Alexandra Burke signs new record deal and announces new album The Truth Is
Jeremih & Chance The Rapper – Merry Christmas Lil Mama *Re-Wrapped (Mixtape)
Jeremih and Chance The Rapper have delivered a gift to music fans this holiday season, a re-wrapped edition of their 2016 mixtape, Merry Christmas Lil' Mama.
Eric Roberson - Keep On [Official Music Video]
From his latest EP, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Eric Roberson drops sociopolitical visual for 'Keep On'.
The Late Charles Bradley Performs 'Lovin' You Baby' - Woods Stage @ Pickathon 2017 S05E03
NPR Music and opbmusic.org present Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires in this episode of the Pickathon Woods Series.
Brady Watt feat. Michael Blume – "Roads"
Producer/bass player Brady Watt shares new single “Roads” featuring singer Michael Blume, this is the 3rd track to be released from Watt's upcoming album To Get Back Home .
Vybz Kartel - "Christmas Fuck"
Produced by TJ Records, dancehall star Vybz Kartel releases another single "Christmas Fuck".
Keke Palmer - Pregame [Official Music Video]
Just in time for the holidays, Keke Palmer releases a music video for her new single, “Pregame”.
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Joy Crookes - Mother May I Sleep With Danger? | A COLORS SHOW
South London songstress Joy Crookes show us why she’s one of the most exciting artists around with a mesmerising performance of “Mother May I Sleep With Danger?” which is taken from her Influence EP.
Sidibe – "Now We’re Making Love"
An eclectic artist out of L.A., rising songstress Sidibe offers sensual vocals on new track "Now We’re Making Love".
PJ Morton feat. Lecrae – Religion (Remix) [Official Music Video]
PJ Morton grabs Lecrae for the official remix and video to his Gumbo song “Religion”.
Dru Hill - Favorite Time Of Year [Official Music Video]
After a 7-year hiatus, Dru Hill are back with new video for 'Favorite Time Of Year'.
BLVK JVCK feat. H.E.R. – "Mine Luv"
Formerly known as The Runners, production duo BLVK JVCK, who have worked with the likes Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Chris Brown, enlist H.E.R. for new track "Mine Luv".
Vershon - No Worries [Official Music Video]
Goldmind Productions reggae artist Vershon is back with new video for 'No Worries'.
Cassie - “Don’t Play It Safe"
Produced by Kaytranada, Cassie drops her latest single, “Don’t Play It Safe".
Friday, December 22, 2017
Ty Dolla $ign "Dawsin's Breek" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified
Ty Dolla $ign’s new album 'Beach House 3' dropped back in October featuring the Jeremih-assisted single “Dawsin’s Breek.” The song, which Ty co-produced alongside Pluss and Mike WiLL Made-It, takes its name from the classic ‘90s TV show Dawson’s Creek, which Ty explained he had to alter to avoid a lawsuit.
SZA - The Weekend [Official Music Video]
Directed by Solange, SZA dances alone in 'The Weekend' video.
Dallas Austin feat. Novel – "Leave With You"
Producer extraordinaire Dallas Austin grabs Novel for new single "Leave With You".
H.E.R. - Avenue [Official Music Video]
H.E.R. aka Gabi Wilson shwos her face in new video for 'Avenue'.
Rotimi feat. Ty Dolla $ign & Trey Songz - "Kitchen Table" (remix)
Rotimi enlists Ty Dolla $ign and Trey Songz for this banging "Kitchen Table" remix.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Throwback Thursday: Betty Wright - "Clean Up Woman"
From her second studio album, I Love the Way You Love, soul singer Betty Wright scored a Top Ten hit with the guitar-flexing "Clean Up Woman". Written and produced by Clarence Reid and Willie Clarke, "Clean Up Woman" was released in 1971 as a 7" single with "I'll Love You Forever" on the B-side, reaching number six on the U.S. Pop Singles chart—where it stayed for fourteen weeks—and number two on the U.S. Black Singles chart. The heavily sampled "Clean Up Woman" sold over a million copies with the RIAA gold disc awarded on December 30, 1971.
Malia - Late Bloomer [EP]
Rising West-coast songstress Malia shows off her heartfelt chops n new 7-track EP, Late Bloomer.
August Alsina - “Gucci Gang” (remix)
In a nice surprise for his fans, August Alsina remixes rapper Lil Pump’s “Gucci Gang”.
Nilüfer Yanya - Thanks 4 Nothing | A COLORS SHOW
London based singer/songwriter Nilüfer Yanya, accompanied by saxophonist Jazzi Bobbi, captivates you with her rich and golden tones in her performance of “Thanks For Nothing”
Whitney McClain - Santa Don't Cry This Christmas [Original Music Video]
Fresh off her most recent visual for 'Cruise', Whitney McClain gets festive in new video for 'Santa Don't Cry This Christmas'.
T-Pain - "This Ain't That"
After releasing Oblivion, his first studio album in 6 years last month, T-Pain is back with another standalone track, This Ain't That".
Jacob Banks - Unknown (To You) (Live In London)
Jacob Banks takes the unique step to perform new single "Unknown (To You)" in an empty indoor pool.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
24Hrs feat. Trill Sammy & Spiffy GLobal - "Show Me"
Produced by Spiffy Global, 24hrs grabs Trilly Sammy for his new single, “Show Me".
Felicia Temple - Carpe Diem [Official Music Video]
Former The Voice contestant Felicia Temple balances real life in new video for 'Carpe Diem'.
Calvin Harris feat. Kehlani & Lil Yachty - "Faking It" (Chachi & Dstar Remix)
Check out this Chachi & Dstar remix to Calvin Harris' "Faking It" featuring Kehlani and Lil Yachty.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Guordan Banks - "Unpopular" [Album]
Philadelphia singer Guordan Banks releases 10-track, debut album, Unpopular.
Aisha Badru - Bridges [Official Music Video]
New York singer/songwriter Aisha Badru shares romantic visual for 'Bridges'.
JONES - Something Bout Our Love [Official Music Video]
Jones is back with colorful new video for 'Something Bout Our Love'.
Johnny Gill - "What Is This"
Johhny Gill shares sizzling new ballad, "What Is This", the fifth single from his 2014 album, Game Changer.
Jae Franklin - Jae Franklin [EP]
Here's a new and very personal self-titled, 5-track EP from Atlanta vocalist Jae Franklin.
Monday, December 18, 2017
Cover Drive - Love Isn't Easy [Official Music Video]
Bajan quartet Cover Drive gets introspective in new 'Love Isn't Easy' video.
Jessie Ware - Your Domino [EP]
UK singer/songwriter Jessie Ware releases new, live and acoustic, four-track live EP, Your Domino.
Timbaland feat. 6LACK - Grab The Wheel [Official Music Video]
Timbaland drops the visual for his buzzing single "Grab The Wheel" featuring 6lack.
Gavin Turek - Good Luck For You [Official Music Video]
In New visual, L.A. soul/pop vocalist Gavin Turek displays confidence that she's 'Good Look For You'.
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 12/16/17
Jennifer Hudson Accuses Ex David Otunga of Leaking Negative Stories; He Counters
Why 2017 was R&B’s return to glory
The Estate of Michael Jackson and Sony Music Renew Longstanding Music Agreement
A Pop and R&B Legend, Janet Jackson Is Still Somehow Underrated
Tina Turner Writing Second Memoir — Story to Be More Candid
Diana Wang Talks Combining Chinese Opera With R&B on New Album: Interview
SZA Fronts Fenty Beauty's 'Mattemoiselle' Lipstick Campaign
LeToya Luckett Ties The Knot In Lavish Wedding
Mary J. Blige Lands Golden Globe Nominations For Supporting Role & Best Original Song
Beyoncé Will Not Reunite Destiny's Child At Coachella, Contrary To Rumors: Report
Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, and Christian Scott Announce Jazz Supergroup
Chris Brown Donates $50,000 to Georgia Middle School [VIDEO]
SZA x Calvin Harris – "The Weekend" (Funk Wav Remix)
Check out this Funk Wav remix to SZA and Calvin Harris' hit collabo "The Weekend".
DAWN - Stopwatch [Official Music Video]
It's all about timing in Dawn's steamy new video for 'Stopwatch'.
Michael Jackson - Blood On The Dance Floor 2017 [Official Music Video]
Michael Jackson's "Blood on the Dance Floor" gets new short film treatment.
Andy Allo - This Christmas [EP]
Funk/soul guitarist Andy Allo releases 5-track, holiday EP, This Christmas.
Jadagrace - My Rules [Official Music Video]
Female empowerment is the theme in rising vocalist Jadagrace's 'My Rules' video.
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Major feat. Shaggy & Rock City - "Why I Love You" {remix}
Rising singer/songwriter MAJOR takes on Shaggy & Rock City for a flip on his ballad "Why I Love You".
Mylezia - Party of One [Official Msuic Video]
Delaware vocalist Mylezia drops new video for 'Party of One'.
Jesse Campbell - "Christmas Time Is Here" {Cover}
Here's another cover by Jesse Campbell, this time the classic holiday tune "Christmas Time Is Here" {.
Timbaland feat. 6LACK – "Grab the Wheel"
Timbaland enlists 6Lack for melodic new track "Grab the Wheel".
Jordan Fisher - Mess [Official Music Video]
Actor/singer Jordan Fisher does everything backwards in his 'Mess' music video.
Chris Brown feat. T.I. DJ Whoo Kid & DJ MLK - "Sensei" (Remix)
Rapper T.I. joins Chris Brown for this DJ MLK remix to Breezy's "Sensei", which is set to appear on MLK's mixtape Dickriding Is Not a Form of Transportation, Vol. 2, which drops Friday.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Jesse Campbell - "Aint No Sunshine (When She's Gone)" (Cover)
Former The Voice contestant Jesse Campbell offers up a charming cover of Bill Withers' classic single "Aint No Sunshine (When She's Gone)".
Rachel Kerr - Alive [Official Music Video]
British singer/songwriter Rachel Kerr shares visual for inspirational song 'Alive'.
Khalid - Saved [Official Music Video]
Grammy-nominated singer Khalid releases video for 'Saved'.from debut album American Teen.
Eric Bellinger - "No Favors" (E-Mix)
Eric Bellinger does his E-Mix thing to Big Sean's "No Favors" hit.
Lion Babe feat. Moe Moks - Rockets [Official Music Video]
Lion Babe get lit in new visual for their smash single 'Rockets'.
Chris Brown - Heartbreak On A Full Moon [Deluxe Edition]
Chris Brown surprises fans with Heartbreak On A Full Moon deluxe edition, which features 12 new songs.
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Throwback Thursday: Yarbrough and Peoples - "Don't Stop the Music"
An Adult contemporary duo out of Dallas, Texas, Yarbrough and Peoples hit number one on the 1981 Billboard US R&B chart with the disco-centric and funk-driven single "Don't Stop the Music". Written by Jonah Ellis, Alisa Peoples and Calvin Yarbrough and produced by Ellis and Lonnie Simmons, "Don't Stop the Music", from the Yarbrough and Peoples' 1980 debut album, The Two of Us, also reached #26 on the dance charts, #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 before going gold.
Chris Brown - "Goin At It"
Winter's almost here which means it's cuffin season, so why not get cozy to this new Chris Brown track "Goin At It".
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Ty Dolla $ign - Side Effects [Official Music Video]
Off his latest album Beach House 3, Ty Dolla $ign drops video for 'Side Effects'.
Jennifer Hudson - Burden Down [Official Music Video]
Grammy and Oscar-winning artist Jennifer Hudson lets it all out in emotional video for 'Burden Down'.
Roy Woods - Monday To Monday [Official Music Video]
Roy Woods shows appreciation for God, hard work and the gifts that come with it in new video for 'Monday To Monday'.
Conya Doss - "I'm Trying"
Veteran singer Conya Doss returns to the scene with new single “I’m Trying”.
Paris Amone - Duality [Album]
Emerging singer/songwriter/model Paris Amone releases debut solo album entitled Duality.
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Lisa Banton – "First and Every Christmas"
Produced by Herb Middleton, Toronto singer Lisa Banton delivers her first holiday song entitled “First and Every Christmas”.
Noel Gourdin – "If I Was Santa Claus"
The holiday season is here and Noel Gourdin gets festive with new original holiday track “If I Was Santa Claus”.
Adrian Marcel - CHEVY [Official Music Video]
From his debut album GMFU, Adrian Marcel drops introspective visual for 'CHEVY'.
The Dream – "It’s Yo Birthday"
The Dream celebrates the 10-year anniversary of his debut album Lovehate with the previously unreleased track “It’s Yo Birthday".
Khalid - "Young Dumb & Broke" (Dstar X Rick Wonder Remix)
Produced by Dstar & Rick Wonder, check out this remix to Khalid's hit single "Young Dumb & Broke".
Monday, December 11, 2017
Popcaan - "Dem Wah Fi Know"
Produced by Young Vibez Productions, Popcaan returns with new single "Dem Wah Fi Know".