Random Rihanna (5/28/13)

Hey everyone, how was Memorial Day?   I am about to take a little road trip. I will try to post as much as I can, though.

Just Music: Jaheim- Age Ain't A Factor

Jaheim's new single- Age Ain't A Factor:

Just Music: Sevyn Streeter- It Won't Stop

Chris Brown's protege Sevyn releases her 2nd single, following the success of I Like It.

Bruno Mars Performs Locked Out of Heaven Live in Paris

Have you gotten a copy of Bruno Mars' 2nd album?  Pick it up.  It's called Unorthodox Jukebox.  Its dope.  Here is Bruno Mars performing the 1st single (#1 Hot 100) from the album in Paris a couple of months ago. 

Unorthodox Jukebox (2012)

 

 

Just Vids: John Legend featuring Rick Ross- Who Do We Think We Are

John Legend is set to release a new album entitled Love in the Future and this is the lead single.  Love in the Future is scheduled to be released on June 25 (2013).

Just Vids: Bruno Mars- When I Was Your Man

Bruno Mars, in my opininon, is the male-version of Alicia Keys.

Just Vids: T.I. featuring CeeLo- Hello

T.I.  gets the whole family involved.

Just Vids: Eve featuring Gabe Saporta- Make it Out This Town

Eve recently released an album.  It's called Lip Lock. Some of  you may say, "Well, I didn't know, she didn't do much promotion".   She released it independently, so every little bit will help her.  Support her and pick up a copy.

Lip Lock (2013)

 

 

She has released a couple of videos from the album.  Here's one featuring Gabe Saporta from Cobra Starship.

 

 



 

 

 

IV Play Album Art & Listen

Singer-songwriter and producer The Dream is releasing his latest album IV Play. It features guest appearances from Kelly Rowland, Beyonce, and Big Sean just to name a few.   Here's the album cover:

IV Play

5.28.13

 

 

 

The Dream has posted the audio of the songs from the album on his Vevo. Here's a link:  http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDreamVEVO

 

Alicia Keys Performs Live on Letterman: New Day

Here is Alicia Keys singing New Day live on The David Letterman Show. 

Alicia Keys Performs Live on Letterman: Not Even the King

Alicia Keys performing Not Even the King (I like to call it If I Ain't Got You Part II).

Alicia Keys Performs Live on Letterman: If I Ain't Got You

Alicia Keys sings one of her signature hits, If I Ain't Got You, live on The David Letterman Show.

Alicia Keys Performs Live on Letterman: Listen to Your Heart

Alicia performed a song called Listen to Your Heart.  Is it on her latest album?  I am not sure, I have not listened to it yet (sorry, but I have all her other albums). 

Alicia Keys Performs Live on Letterman: Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart

Apparently, Alicia Keys did some kind of special concert on The David Letterman Show a couple of months back.  She performed a number of songs.  Here's her performing Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart.

Kanye West Performs New Slaves Live

Maybe I spoke too soon on Kanye; He can still deliver a song with a message.  I dig it.  Its different. 

Kanye West Performs Black Skinhead Live

Kanye West live on Saturday Night Live.

Ciara Album Art

Ciara's fifth studio album is self-titled.

Ciara

7.5.13

Kelly Rowland's Talk a Good Game Album Art

The Collab Queen, Kelly Rowland's latest album is called Talk a Good Game.

Talk a Good Game

6.18.13

Just Vids: Alicia Keys- New Day

Music video for New Day by Alicia Keys.

Billboard Music Awards Performances: Bruno Mars- Treasure

Bruno Mars opened the awards show with this performance.

Billboard Music Awards Performances: Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull- Live it Up

Billboard Music Awards Performances: Pitbull featuring Christina Aguilera- Feel This Moment

Pitbull and Christina bring out A-ha member to help them out.

Billboard Music Awards Performances: Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Wayne- High School

Nicki puts it on Lil Wayne, Check it out.

Billboard Music Awards Performances: Chris Brown- Fine China

I am going to post some of the performances from the Billboard Awards. Let's start off with Chris Brown performing Fine China.  I guess Chris had a sore throat or something, that's what it sounded like.

2013 Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift & Rihanna dominated the Billboard Awards (5/19/13).  I did not watch it.  I just saw the beginning, when Nicki Minaj was accepting some award ( I don't know what it was, the volume was down)  looking like a completely white woman.  Anyway, the complete list of winners is here:  http://edit.billboard.com/articles/events/bbma-2013/1562900/taylor-swift-gotye-and-rihanna-win-big-at-billboard-music-awards?page=0%2C1

janet. Turns 20

Janet Jackson's album janet. turned 20 years old over the weekend (5/18/13).  This groundbreaking album was like a female sexual awakening at the time of its release.  It is remembered for its incredible music videos and has won many awards.  janet. (the album) has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. 

janet. (1993)

In celebration, here's my favorite Janet Jackson song, That's The Way Love Goes.  Released as janet.'s (the album) 1st single, it became Jackson's (Janet- the singer) biggest hit on the billboard Hot 100, staying at # 1 for 8 weeks and won the 1994 Grammy for Best R&B Song:

Also check out these billboard articles.  Janet Jackson reflects on the cultural impact of her album janet.:

• http://edit.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1562856/janet-jackson-talks-janet-20th-anniversary-new-album-exclusive
• http://edit.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/1562833/janet-jackson-janet-classic-track-by-track-review

Mariah Carey Performs Hits Live

Well, I didn't watch the American Idol season finale (I haven't watched American Idol in years).  I don't know any of the contestants and I don't know who won, but someone won last week.  Good for them. (its not like we are going to hear any of there music.  I haven't heard anything from an American Idol since Jordin Sparks). Anyway, I saw that  Mariah Carey performed a medley of some of her greatest hits and new single Beautiful.  Check it out.

J. Cole's Born Sinner Album Art

Yes aren't we all.  Rapper J. Cole's 2nd studio album Born Sinner is set to be released on June 25 (2013).  Here is the album cover:

Born Sinner

In Stores 6.25.13

Cory's Song Reaches 7500 Page Visits

Cory's Song has passed 7500 page visits this week.  Thanks everyone for visiting.  It makes me feel great.  I encourage you to come back every now and again. I post several times a week.   Another thing is that I would really appreciate that you guys comment on my post and subscribe if you like the blog.  Also follow me on Google + and tell your friends.  It will just encourage me more.  The more I see that people are coming to the blog,  the more I will post and do a lot more writing (like reviews and such).  Once again, thanks.

Random Rihanna (5/20/13)

Good Morning! Its going to be a great week, because it started with Rihanna!

Music News: TLC Continues to Climb the Charts & The Charts (5/16/13)

 

 

TLC's CrazySexyCool continues to "creep" up the Billboard 200 album chart, moving from 176 to 172.  I will keep a look out.  Maybe it will re-enter the top half (top 100), we'll see.  Now for the charts.  The top 5 on the Hot 100 have not moved much (only change there is Bruno Mars and Rihanna switching places):

 

Hot 100

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton- Can't Hold Us
2. Pink featuring Nate Ruess- Just Give Me A Reason
3. Justin Timberlake- Mirrors
4. Bruno Mars- When I Was Your Man
5. Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko- Stay

On the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, Wale stays at # 1 and Rihanna moves another song into the top 5:

 

R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay

1. Wale featuring Tiara Thomas- Bad
2. Tamar Braxton- Love and War
3. Drake- Started from the Bottom
4. Rihanna- Pour it Up
5. Rihanna featuring Future- Loveeeeeee Song

Youtube 100

1. Psy- Gentleman
2. Selena Gomez- Come & Get It
3. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz- Thrift Shop
4. Psy- Gangman Style
5. Pink featuring Nate Ruess- Just Give Me A Reason

 



Just Vids: Fabolous featuring Chris Brown- Ready

Ready (2013)

 

 

Beyonce Performs Grown Woman Live

Beyonce performs Grown Woman live in Paris.  I am not sure if this is an actual song, or a skit.  Beyonce does an African inspired dance during this performance.  I like it...

Fantasia's Side Effects of You Series: Rock/Soul

Fantasia has released a behind the scenes look at the making of her latest album, Side Effects of You. The album recently debuted at # 2 on the Billboard 200. In this video, Fantasia reflects on the albums sound.  She classifies it as rock-soul.

Fantasia's Side Effects of You Series: Side Effects of You

Fantasia has released a behind the scenes look at the making of her latest album, Side Effects of You. The album recently debuted at # 2 on the Billboard 200.   Fantasia tells us the story behind the name.

Fantasia's Side Effects of You Series: Harmony

Fantasia has released a behind the scenes look at the making of her latest album, Side Effects of You. The album recently debuted at # 2 on the Billboard 200. Fantasia on the albums main producer, Harmony.

Fantasia's Side Effects of You Series: Writing

Fantasia has released a behind the scenes look at the making of her latest album, Side Effects of You. The album recently debuted at # 2 on the Billboard 200.  Fantasia talks about the writing process on this new album.

Fantasia's Side Effects of You Series: From Strangers to Family

Fantasia has released a behind the scenes look at the making of her latest album, Side Effects of You. The album recently debuted at # 2 on the Billboard 200.  Fantasia talks about working with her producers.

Fantasia's Side Effects of You Series

Fantasia has released a behind the scenes look at the making of her latest album, Side Effects of You.  The album recently debuted at # 2 on the Billboard 200.  In this video, she talks about her 1st single, Lose to Win.

Music News: The Charts (5/13/13)

Yes, its them again...and they're back!!!  This is the 1st time I have done The Charts in the year 2013.  I was kind of disgusted with the new chart calculation and all that crap, but I am back on Billboard again, of course (I just can't stay away).  Plus I got really excited because I was browsing the 200 albums and I noticed that TLC's classic album CrazySexyCool has re-entered that chart. The 18 year old album has been climbing it for several weeks now. 

CrazySexyCool (1994)

This just gets me really excited for this movie! Then I searched Billboard and there were interviews with Chilli and T-boz and they said they are working on a new album.  I love being excited about artist new music!  I miss when artist used to go away for a few years and then come back.  They need to go back to that  (but not 10 + years like TLC did this time). I guess everybody is getting excited.  Anyway, other news on the charts:


Hot 100

1. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton- Can't Hold Us
2. Pink featuring Nate Ruess- Just Give Me A Reason
3. Justin Timberlake- Mirrors
4. Rihanna featuring Mikky Ekko- Stay
5. Bruno Mars- When I Was Your Man

Wale at # 1

I still don't feel like the new R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart is capturing the taste of the core r&b and hip-hop music fans.  So I will show the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, because I think core r&b and hip-hop fans are more radio listeners than single downloaders.  Wale reigns with single Bad featuring Tiara Thomas.  Adorn by Miguel is still in the top 5 which is crazy (I think it was # 1 the last time I did The Charts, about 7 months ago)  The Top 5:


R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay

1. Wale featuring Tiara Thomas- Bad
2. Tamar Braxton- Love and War
3. Rihanna- Pour it Up
4. Drake- Started from the Bottom
5. Miguel- Adorn

Let's add some more! I'll post the top 5 from the Youtube 100 music videos.  Psy holds the top 2 spots:


Youtube

1. Psy- Gentleman
2. Psy- Gangman Style
3. Macklemore & Ryan Leslie featuring Wanz- Thrift Shop
4. Pink featuring Nate Ruess- Just Give Me A Reason
5. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton- Can't Hold Us

For full chart information go here: http://www.billboard.com/

Alicia Keys Performs Tears Always Win Live

Alicia Keys performing her new single Tears Always Win on American Idol.

Just Vids: Mariah Carey featuring Miguel- Beautiful

Lucky, lucky Miguel.

Justin Timberlake Performs Suit & Tie Live

Justin Timberlake performs Suit & Tie on Saturday Night Live, accompanied by Jay-Z.

Just Music: Alicia Keys- Tears Always Win

Mariah and Miguel are not the only ones getting back to soul (see Just Music: Mariah Carey featuring Miguel- Beautiful).  My girl A. Keys is doing it too!  Listen.

Tears Always Win (2013)

Just Music: Tamar Braxton- The One

Tamar is back with a 2nd single off of her album Love and War.  Its called The One, and it samples Mtume's R&B classic Juicy Fruit.  It's alright...Give it a listen.

Just Music: Mariah Carey featuring Miguel- Beautiful

Mimi partners up with R&B's leading man, Miguel for a new song.  It has an old-school soul feel to it. Very nice.

Beautiful (2013)

Just Vids: Pink featuring Nate Ruess- Just Give Me a Reason

Pink's Hot 100 # 1 single.  Her voice is just lovely.

Pictures from TLC Bio Movie

Some pictures have been released from the upcoming movie Crazy Sexy Cool: The TLC Story, which is based on the lives of best-selling girl group TLC.  There were many comments about the choices for the roles of T-boz, Left Eye, and Chili ( being played by Drew Sidora, rapper Lil Mama, and Keke Palmer, respectively).  Looking at these pictures they did not do too bad.  The only complaint I have is Drew Sidora making those pouty lips.  She looks corny to me.    In the pictures, she is not looking very believable (like she did not do a good job acting/potraying T-boz).  I hope she did T-boz justice.  What do you think?

Drew Sidora on the left... Does anyone think T-boz does her lips like that?

There she goes again on the left.

Lauryn Hill Returns to Music!

Although not under the best of circumstances, Lauryn Hill released a new song!  Its called Neurotic Society.  Nowadays, she goes by Ms. Lauryn Hill,  and Ms. Lauryn Hill proves that she can still  spit mad fire.  She is one of the illest.  Oh, how we have missed her so.  In addition to this song, Ms. Hill has signed a new recording deal and will begin work on some new music set to be released on an EP. 

Neurotic Society (2013)

Fantasia Performs Lose to Win Live

Fantasia performing the single Lose to Win on American Idol.  She gets a standing O from Mimi.

Miguel Performs How Many Drinks? Live

Live from Saturday Night Live, Miguel performs How Many Drinks?

Miguel Perfoms Adorn Live

Miguel performing his hit single Adorn on Saturday Night Live.

Just Vids: Janelle Monae feat. Erykah Badu- Q.U.E.E.N.

Janelle Monae getting her Lady Gaga thing on. Not to say the music is like Lady Gaga.   All I can say is this video is different.  See for yourself. 

Just Vids: Ray J feat. Bobby Brackins - I Hit It First

This song has been controversial for a few weeks.  Now, Ray J has released the video complete with Kim K look-a-like even though he denies the song being about her.  I actually like the hook, but the rapper could have been left out in my opinion. 

Random Rihanna (5/3/13)

Well its finals week, and I am tired of studying, so its time to blog.