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Monday, December 29, 2014

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Monday, December 22, 2014

Christmas Tunes Blowout 2014!!! (12/22/14)

 Michael Buble- Let it Snow





Whitney Houston- Do You Hear What I Hear?






Mariah Carey- O Holy Night






Toni Braxton, Babyface- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas





The Jackson 5- Give Love on Christmas Day



 


Boyz II Men- Let it Snow


 


 

Monday Morning Rewind (12/22/14)

From the Ali soundtrack.

R. Kelly- The World's Greatest (2002)



Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (12/9/14)

TLC released a 20th anniversary set exclusively to Japan that contained updated versions of their biggest hits.  They sound just about identical as the original recording here.


TLC- Diggin' on You (20th Anniversary Version)



Sunday, December 7, 2014

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (12/2/14)

TLC released a 20th anniversary set exclusively to Japan that contained updated versions of their biggest hits.  Creep, Creep!!!


TLC- Creep (20th Anniversary Version)



Monday, December 1, 2014

Monday Morning Rewind (12/1/14)

It is December, and I am going to focus on The King of R&B- R. Kelly.  He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide.  This song was recorded for R. Kelly's 1st studio album with Public Announcement. 

R. Kelly and Public Announcement- Honey Love (1992)



Saturday, November 29, 2014

Live Concert Night (11/29/14)

This is Brandy live at the 2014 Baltimore African American Festival.  This video was shot by a fan so the video and audio quality aren't as strong, but its still enjoyable...




Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (11/25/14)

TLC released a 20th anniversary set exclusively to Japan that contained updated versions of their biggest hits.  Here is Baby Baby Baby.


TLC- Baby Baby Baby (20th Anniversary Version)



Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Vocal Wednesday (11/19/14)

It's the Knowles sisters vs. the Braxton sisters in a vocal battle royale.  Angelfully is on youtube making videos like this: https://www.youtube.com/user/Angelfully




Monday, November 17, 2014

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (11/11/14)

John Legend and Brandy!!!  It doesn't get any better than that...


Evolver (2008)


John Legend featuring Brandy- Quickly



Monday, November 10, 2014

Monday Morning Rewind (11/10/14)

Another Mary classic.  This song was originally performed by Rose Royce in 1976.  Mary remade the song for her My Life album.

Mary J. Blige- I'm Goin Down (1995)



Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (11/4/14)

Here is another great album cut.  This week, it is from Jazmine Sullivan's sophomore album and is inspired by Prince. 


Love me Back (2010)


Jazmine Sullivan- Good Enough




Monday, November 3, 2014

Monday Morning Rewind (11/3/14)

This month CS is celebrating The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul- Mary J. Blige!!!  50 Million albums later, she is still here.  Let's reminisce.

Mary J. Blige- Reminisce (1992)





Sunday, November 2, 2014

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (10/28/14)

I fell in love with MJB's My Life this past summer.  Here is a great song off of it. 


 
My Life (1994)


Mary J. Blige- Don't Go



Saturday, October 25, 2014

Live Concert Night (10/25/14)

I am starting a new thing on the site.  Every last Saturday of the month I will share a live concert with you that I have found online.  This month it will be India Arie live in Indonesia for the 2014 Java Jazz Festival.  Enjoy!!!







Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (10/21/14)

This is one of Usher's best songs (my opinion).  It is off of Confessions and it could have easily added to his # 1 tally on this mega-selling album...


 
Confessions (2004)


Usher- Superstar



Monday, October 20, 2014

Monday Morning Rewind (10/20/14)

Look carefully and you will catch actress Vivica A. Fox in this video.


Klymaxx- Meeting in the Ladies Room (1985)


Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (10/14/14)

     I am starting another new segment on the blog!!!  Every Tuesday, CS will feature either an unreleased/leaked song or an album cut.  The reason behind this is to show that there is more to music than what is played on the radio... 
     This week's hidden gem is from Rihanna's breakthrough, Good Girl Gone Bad.


Good Girl Gone Bad (2007) 


Rihanna- Say it



                                

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Monday, September 15, 2014

Monday Morning Rewind (9/15/14)

You already know you better watch out.  Lauryn told you!


Lauryn Hill- Doo Wop (That Thing) (1998)  Billboard Hot 100 #1


Monday, September 1, 2014

Monday Morning Rewind (9/1/14)

I feel like celebrating Lauryn Hill.  Lauryn Hill videos this month.


Lauryn Hill- Everything is Everything (1999)


Saturday, August 30, 2014

I Drew This?!! (8/30/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

I Drew This?!! (8/23/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Vocal Wednesday (8/20/14)

Ooohhh weeee!!!  Some of my favorites!!!!  Jazmine Sullivan vs.  Melanie Fiona vs.  Chrisette Michele  vs.  BRANDY!  That's all I am saying.  Angelfully on youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Angelfully


Saturday, August 16, 2014

I Drew This?!! (8/16/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Braxton Family Values Returns (8/14/14)

Toni Braxton and her sisters are back for the 4th season of the WE TV hit reality show.  The season premieres tonight (8/14/14).  Watch this promo video below for show times.
 
 

SWV Reunited Returns (8/14/14)

SWV is back for a second season on WE TV tonight (8/14/14).  View the promo below for show times.
 
 

Saturday, August 9, 2014

I Drew This?!! (8/9/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Monday Morning Rewind (8/4/14)

Brandy's self-titled album celebrates its 20th anniversary next month.  This was the 1st single off of that album released in early September of 1994.  (#1 R&B)


Brandy (1994)
 
 
Brandy- I Wanna be Down (1994)
 
 
 


Saturday, August 2, 2014

I Drew This?!! (8/2/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

I Drew This?!! (7/26/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

I Drew This?!! (7/19/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Vocal Wednesday (7/16/14)

Claudette Ortiz vs.  Sevyn Streeter.  Care to see more vocal battles like this one?  Visit Angelfully: https://www.youtube.com/user/Angelfully


Monday, July 14, 2014

Saturday, July 12, 2014

I Drew This?!! (7/12/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

I Drew This?!! (7/5/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Black Music Month (6/28/14- pm)

The Isley Brothers- 3+3 (1973)

I Drew This?!! (6/28/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Black Music Month (6/28/14- am)

Busta Rhymes- The Coming (1996)

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Black Music Month (6/21/14- pm)

Run D.M.C.- King of Rock (1985)

I Drew This?!! (6/21/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Black Music Month (6/21/14- am)

Jodeci- Forever My Lady (1991)

Music News: The Charts (6/21/14)

Hot 100
  1. Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX- Fancy
  2. Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea- Problem
  3. Magic- Rude
  4. John Legend- All of Me
  5. Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg- Wiggle
R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
  1. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne, French Montana, or Too Short or Tyga- Loyal
  2. Jhene Aiko- The Worst
  3. KCamp featuring 2 Chainz- Cut Her Off
  4. Usher- Good Kisser
  5. Future featuring Pharrell, Pusha T, Casino- Move that Doh
  6. Beyoncé- Partition
  7. Young Money featuring Drake- Trophies
  8. Jay Z featuring Beyoncé- Part II (On the Run)
  9. Pharrell- Happy
  10. Tinashe featuring ScHoolboy Q- 2 On
R&B Song
  1. John Legend- All of Me
  2. Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg- Wiggle
  3. Pharrell- Happy
  4. Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz- Talk Dirty
  5. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne, French Montana, or Too Short or Tyga- Loyal
  6. Trey Songz- Na Na
  7. Michael Jackson featuring Justin Timberlake- Love Never Felt So Good
  8. Tinashe featuring ScHoolboy Q- 2 On
  9. Ty Dolla Sign featuring Wiz Khalifa, DJ Mustard- Or Nah
  10. Beyoncé- Partition
  11. Usher- Good Kisser
  12. Jhene Aiko- The Worst
  13. Pharrell- Come Get it Bae
  14. Aloe Blacc- The Man
  15. Jeremih featuring YG- Don't Tell'Em
Youtube
  1. PSY featuring Snoop Dogg- Hangover
  2. Shakira- Dare (La La La)
  3. Pitbull featuring Jennifer Lopez, Claudia Leitte- We Are One (Ole Ola)
  4. Descemer Bueno featuring Gente de Zona- Bailando (Tener Contigo)
  5. Katy Perry featuring Juicy J- Dark Horse
Please visit Billboard for complete chart listings: http://www.billboard.com/

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Black Music Month (6/18/14- pm)

Gladys Knight & The Pips- Imagination (1973)

Black Music Month (6/18/14- am)

Rene & Angela- Street Called Desire (1985)

Vocal Wednesday (6/18/14)

I am  sticking with my R&B Divas vocal showcase.  This is a video of modern R&B's most notable whistle register singers- Mariah Carey, Shanice and Chante Moore.  Once again, this video is from Angelfully: https://www.youtube.com/user/Angelfully






Saturday, June 14, 2014

Black Music Month (6/14/14- pm)

Plies- Da Realest (2008)

Music News: The Charts (6/14/14)

Hot 100
  1. Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX- Fancy
  2. Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea- Problem
  3. John Legend- All of Me
  4. DJ Snake featuring Lil Jon- Turn Down for What
  5. Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg- Wiggle
R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
  1. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne, French Montana or Too Short or Tyga- Loyal
  2. Jhene Aiko- The Worst
  3. Future featuring Pharrell, Pusha T, Casino- Move that Doh
  4. Beyoncé- Partition
  5. KCamp featuring 2 Chainz- Cut Her Off
  6. Young Money featuring Drake- Trophies
  7. Usher- Good Kisser
  8. Pharrell- Happy
  9. Jay Z featuring Beyoncé- Part II (On the Run)
  10. Kid Ink featuring Chris Brown- Show Me
R&B Songs
  1. John Legend- All of Me
  2. Jason Derulo featuring Snoop Dogg- Wiggle
  3. Pharrell- Happy
  4. Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz- Talk Dirty
  5. Chris Brown featuring Lil Wayne, French Montana or Too Short or Tyga- Loyal
  6. Michael Jackson featuring Justin Timberlake- Love Never Felt So Good
  7. Trey Songz- Na Na
  8. Beyoncé- Partition
  9. Tinashe featuring ScHoolboy Q- 2 On
  10. Jhene Aiko- The Worst
  11. Ty Dolla Sign featuring Wiz Khalifa, DJ Mustard- Or Nah
  12. Usher- Good Kisser
  13. Aloe Blacc- The Man
  14. Pharrell- Come Get it Bae
  15. Beyoncé featuring Jay Z- Drunk in Love
Youtube
  1. Shakira- Dare (La La La)
  2. Katy Perry featuring Juicy J- Dark Horse
  3. Descemer Bueno featuring Gente de Zona- Bailando (Tener Contigo)
  4. Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea- Problem
  5. Pharrell- Happy
Complete chart listings can be viewed on Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/

I Drew This?!! (6/14/14)

     I have been practicing my drawing lately.  I am no expert.  Just decided to have a little fun and challenge myself. I will now share my drawings with you. I know this has nothing to do with music...I don't care.

Black Music Month (6/14/14- am)

Chris Brown- Graffiti (2009)

Thursday, June 12, 2014