This video is very popular this week. Demi Lovato's Made in the USA. It is the 2nd single off of her 4th album, Demi.
Demi (2013)
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Coming in August...
CrazySexyCool (1994)
Now that we have seen the trailer, and know that the movie and soundtrack to TLC's biographical film CrazySexyCool is coming in October, I am excited, so we're going to celebrate TLC. August 2013 is officially CrazySexyCool August.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Just Vids: Kelly Rowland- Dirty Laundry
I wanted this video to tell a story, but its mostly just Kelly in water... I guess.
Big Sean's Hall of Fame Album Art
The cover of Hall of Fame, Big Sean's 2nd album.
Hall of Fame
8.27.13
Friday, July 26, 2013
Just Vids: Ciara feat. Nicki Minaj- I'm Out
I don't really like this song, not because it's talking about men, I just don't like the arrangement...It's weird to me, but hey, nice video. Ciara + Nicki Minaj = Win.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Andre 3000 as Jimi Hendrix
Here is one of the photos from the Jimi Hendrix biopic. It will star Andre 3000 of Outkast as the late rock star.
CrazySexyCool Movie Trailer!!!
I just posted about TLC making it back into the top 20, not knowing that earlier today VH1 released the official movie trailer for their biopic movie. The movie is due in October. In several news articles, TLC has apparently confirmed the release of the soundtrack, which will include re-recordings of their biggest hits, new music with features from Lil' Mama (who plays Left-Eye in the film), and writing from Ne-Yo and Lady Gaga, to be released before the movie. The articles also mention a (possible) North American Tour and all types of good stuff. It all equaled up to this for me... TLC is Back!!! Take a look at the trailer down below.
Read the story on Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/4629256/tlc-preps-new-album-in-october-taps-lil-mama-for-mixtape
Music News: The Charts (7/25/13)
Lots of things happening this week on the charts. Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines holds at #1 for the 7th week, making it the longest running #1 of 2013 thus far. Giving Blurred Lines a run for its money, Miley notches one spot closer to the top for a new peak position (3-2).
Treasure (2013)
Bruno Mars' single, Treasure, moves into the top 5. This is now his 10th title in the top 5. The top 5 reads as follows:
Hot 100
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I., Pharrell- Blurred Lines
- Miley Cyrus- We Can't Stop
- Radioactive- Imagine Dragons
- Draft Punk featuring Pharrell- Get Lucky
- Bruno Mars- Treasure
You know I've been on TLC watch, and we're in there! J. Cole's Crooked Smile is in the top 20 of both the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts. Another quick update...
Crooked Smile (2013)
Back up at the top, Robin Thicke moves into the top spot for R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, too.
R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I., Pharrell- Blurred Lines
- J. Cole featuring Miguel- Power Trip
- Ciara- Body Party
- Wale featuring Tiara Thomas- Bad
- Lil Wayne featuring 2 Chainz- Rich as F**k
Miley is # 1 on Youtube, but fellow former Disney star, Demi Lovato debuts at #2 with her video for Made in the USA.
Youtube
- Miley Cyrus- We Can't Stop
- Demi Lovato- Made in the USA
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I., Pharrell- Blurred Lines
- Psy- Gangman Style
- Pink featuring Nate Ruess- Just Give Me A Reason
Read the article about Blurred Lines accomplishment here: http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/4441914/robin-thicke-longest-hot-100-reign-this-year
I will also share it on Google +. For full chart listing: http://www.billboard.com/
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Just Vids: Joss Stone- The Love We Had (Stays On My Mind)
I just found this video surfing the web. Joss Stone seems like an old pro to me (she has been around so long), but I just found out she's only 26! She released her 1st album when she was a teenager. Her latest set was released last year. I knew nothing about it, which is a shame. I have always enjoyed her music. The British have SOUL!!! Americans should take note. Doesn't she sound like Jennifer Hudson here? I thought so, anyway...
The Soul Sessions Vol. 2 (2012)
Just Music: Ariana Grande- Baby I
Grande releases the follow-up to her platinum hit, The Way. Her debut album is titled Yours Truly and is set to be released in September (2013).
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines Album Art + Track Listing
Robin Thicke's 6th studio album:
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Blurred Lines
7.30.13
Track Listing
- Blurred Lines featuring T.I, Pharrell
- Take It Easy on Me
- Ooo La La
- Ain't No Hat 4 That
- Get in My Way
- Give it 2 U featuring Kendrick Lamar
- Feel Good
- Go Stupid 4 U
- 4 the Rest of My Life
- Top of the World
- The Good Life
Deluxe
Pressure*
Put Your Lovin on Me*
Give it 2 U featuring Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz
Random Rihanna (7/23/13)
I have a few questions for you...
- Have you visited my channel on Youtube? It just passed 6,000 views in the 1st month of me uploading videos.
- Do you visit me on Google +? Well, I've shared music from Dawn Richard, Meelah Williams, Kelly Rowland, Aaliyah, Jojo, and videos from Kanye West, Justin Timberlake, and Kelly Rowland in the last couple of weeks. Plus I also share news stories from around the web that I didn't post on the blog.
- Did you miss R&B Divas Week? Just go back into my archives and check it out.
- Why haven't you subscribed yet? It's just a click of a button.
- Don't you love Rihanna? I know, me too.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Saturday, July 20, 2013
R&B Divas Live: Kelly Price
Let's end this off right. Faith Evans invites Kelly Price on stage at Essence Festival a few weeks back. She then proceeds to bring the house down. I really wasn't ready, she's off the chain!
R&B Divas Live: Faith Evans- Oh la la
Faith does a tribute to Teena Marie. This whole growly, scratchy thing Faith has going on lately is really nice. She makes me want to cry every time I see her sing now. The woman has SOUL!
R&B Divas Live: Lil' Mo
Lil' Mo does a wonderful tribute to Whitney Houston, performing The Greatest Love of All, one of her biggest hits.
R&B Divas Live: Brownstone- If You Love Me
Brownstone singing their signature hit, in some different mix (other than the original). Still great though...
R&B Divas Live: Faith Evans- You Used to Love Me
Young Faith singing live at The Apollo. Give me those deep notes!
R&B Divas Live: En Vogue
Dawn is not singing lead here, but it's still a good performance by En Vogue. I couldn't really find videos of quality worth anything of En Vogue, so... Enjoy, anyway!
R&B Divas Live: Chante Moore
Wonderful live performance by Chante Moore singing It's Alright. Check out her whistle antics at the end. Very nice... I agree with that.
R&B Divas Live: Monifah
Monifah singing I Miss You. I chose it because this is the only Monifah song I can actually remember when it was out.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Syleena Johnson Friday (7/18/13)
Syleena kicked it off, now the other ladies are going to bring it home, tomorrow!
Syleena Johnson Friday: A Boss Live
I am a sucker for a live performance of a singing woman! That's why I have decided to dedicate a day of R&B Divas Week to live performances. I am going to start a little bit early. Syleena is going to kick it off tonight. Here she is in Paris, y'all!
Syleena Johnson Friday: Syleena Johnson vs. Nicci Gilbert
Still Climbing (1997)
Well, if you've watched R&B Divas, you know that there has been discord between Syleena Johnson and former Brownstone frontwoman, Nicci Gilbert. Awesomely enough, they both previously recorded a song, If You Play Your Cards Right, which was originally by the group One Way. So I thought it would be interesting to compare the two covers. We won't include the original (we will place it in a league of its own). I enjoy all of them, but I personally like Syleena's the best. That thing she does right before "Its what you like to do" in the middle of the 1st verse alone, destroys everything else for me... Listen to both down below:
Chapter 2: The Voice (2002)
Syleena Johnson Friday: Angry Girl featuring Tweet
Tweet is such a great name for a woman who sings like a freakin bird!!! She is another one I could do a segment on. Two greats on one stage. Incredible! The runs they are doing in this performance!!! Chills!!! Chills!!!! Chills!!!!
Syleena Johnson Friday: Another Relationship
This is off of Chapter 3. Even though the subject matter is rough, this song is very soothing. Good for bedtime listening...
Syleena Johnson Friday: When it All Falls Down
Syleena's biggest claim to fame. Syleena Johnson assisted Kanye West on this single from his debut album, College Dropout, which earned the two a Grammy nomination.
Syleena Johnson Friday: Discography
It is very hard for me to obtain a picture of Syleena's first two albums, but they are titled Love Hangover (1999), and Chapter 1: Love, Pain, and Forgiveness (2001), respectively. I think Syleena gained larger recognition on her album Chapter 2.
Chapter 2: The Voice (2002)
Chapter 3: The Flesh (2005)
Chapter 4: Labor Pains (2009)
Chapter 5: Underrated (2011)
Acoustic Soul Sessions (2012)
Syleena Johnson Friday
Syleena Johnson
I chose to spotlight Syleena Johnson for the same reason I choose to spotlight the other artist that I have: I feel she is highly underrated. Since she is apart of the R&B Divas cast, it just makes sense to me to do it now. Plus, she is from the Chi-town...
R&B Divas Week: Next Up...
R&B Divas (Atlanta)
I am going to do something special for the rest of the day. I am making it Syleena Johnson Friday. For tomorrow (7/20/13), it will be R&B Divas Live to wrap up the week. Keep coming back for more...
R&B Divas Week: Whitney Houston feat. Faith Evans, Kelly Price- Heartbreak Hotel
A 2 for 1! 2 R&B Divas with, who most would consider, THE R&B Diva, Whitney Houston.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
R&B Divas Week: Brownstone- Grapevyne
This song came out when I was about 3, so I can't remember it, but apparently, it was bumpin.
R&B Divas Week: Diva Pose- LaTocha Scott (7/18/13)
Xscape
Am I the only one who thinks LaTocha looks like Kim from Moesha/The Parkers? Or is it just me...
R&B Divas Week: Kelly Price feat. Ron Isley, R. Kelly- Friend of Mine
Ron Isley and R. Kelly sure love to fight, don't they? and we love to watch!
Music News: The Charts (7/18/13)
Hot 100
Want a full list of the charts? Visit Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I., Pharrell- Blurred Lines
- Draft Punk featuring Pharrell- Get Lucky
- Miley Cyrus- We Can't Stop
- Imagine Dragons- Radioactive
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Ray Dalton- Can't Hold Us
- J. Cole featuring Miguel- Power Trip
- Ciara- Body Party
- Wale featuring Tiara Thomas- Bad
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I., Pharrell- Blurred Lines
- Lil Wayne featuring 2 Chainz- Rich as F**k
- Miley Cyrus- We Can't Stop
- Psy- Gangman Style
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I., Pharrell- Blurred Line
- Psy- Gentleman
- Pink featuring Nate Ruess- Just Give Me a Reason
Want a full list of the charts? Visit Billboard: http://www.billboard.com/
Music News: Jay-Z is # 1
Magna Carta Holy Grail
Jay-Z's album, Magna Carta Holy Grail, debuts at # 1 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 528,000. This is Jay-Z 13th #1 album. He is only 2nd to The Beatles in # 1 albums in history. Read more here: http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1924866/jay-zs-magna-carta-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200-chart or visit me on Google +.
R&B Divas Week: Diva Pose- Michel'le (7/18/13)
Michel'le
So, this woman has a speaking voice like Betty Boop on helium, and has children by 2 of the pioneers of Hardcore Gangster Rap...That's hilarious to me! All the girls that I know named Michel'le, now I know where you got it from...Some-Thing in My heart, Some-Thing in My heart. That's one of the songs once you hear it, it's stuck in your head for days. She should do cartoons on the side, seriously. She can be the voice of Minnie Mouse.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
R&B Divas Week: The Isley Brothers featuring R. Kelly, Chante Moore- Contagious
Memories of 3rd grade. We would sing this song down! I never knew who the woman was singing this was. Did you? Well it was Chante Moore.
R&B Divas Week: Diva Pose- Faith Evans (7/17/13)
I just bought this album. Never had it before, it's dope!!!
Faith (1995)
R&B Divas Week: Diva Pose- Keke Wyatt (7/17/13)
Keke Wyatt
Avant's duet partner for life. Good Lord! Can this woman sing!!!
R&B Divas Week: Angie Stone- Wish I Didn't Miss You
The "Black Diamond" getting down with her groovy little hat.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
R&B Divas Week: Diva Pose- Faith Evans (7/16/13)
Faith Evans
She is known as the "1st Lady of Bad Boy", and Hip-Hop's most famous widow. Faith Evans is probably the most successful of the R&B Divas cast, with a Grammy, awards for writing, 4 Gold/Platinum albums, and over 20 Top 40 R&B hits to her name. She gets love from me (Faith fans know the reference).
R&B Divas Week: Lil' Mo feat. Fabolous- 4Ever
I consider Lil' Mo the queen of the early 2000's collab (might be a close race between her and J. Lo). She was on every one's hook. Here's a jam with one of her most frequent collaborators: F-A-B-O-L-O-U-S (holla back youngn', ha). Sorry about the video, Lil' Mo doesn't have a Vevo (I guess someone recorded this off tv or something).
R&B Divas Week: Diva Pose- Monifah (7/16/13)
Look at R&B Diva Monifah on the cover of her debut album. It's pretty cool...
Moods...Moments (1996)
K. Michelle Rebellious Soul Album Art
K. Michelle's debut album will look like this:
Rebellious Soul
8.13.13
Track Listing
- My Life
- Damn
- I Don't Like Me
- Can't Raise a Man
- V.S.O.P.
- Pay My Bills
- Sometimes
- It's Too Late
- Hate on Her
- When I Get a Man
- A Mother's Prayer
R&B Divas Week: Diva Pose- Dawn Robinson (7/16/13)
Funky Divas (1992)
Just a picture. Dawn Robinson is a former member of En Vogue. Funky Divas is their best selling album ever. I think this is the album with Never Gonna Get It. That's one catchy song.
Monday, July 15, 2013
R&B Divas Week: City High- Caramel
Claudette Ortiz
Ms. Caramel herself, Claudette Ortiz, was City High frontwoman and now is a cast member on R&B Divas: LA. I remember when this song was out. Now listening to it again, I didn't know any of the words.
R&B Divas Week (7/15/13)
Syleena Johnson
We are going to have a good ol' celebration filled with the beautiful songstresses of soul from TV One's breakout hit show R&B Divas...Enjoy!
CS Post 500!!!
I just passed 500 posts! Wow, can't believe I really sat down and wrote this much. I am really proud of myself. Thanks for even caring about what I have to say, those of you who have read.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia On The Meaning Behind 'Not Even The King'
Alicia On The Meaning Behind 'Not Even The King': "Not even a king with everything can understand what we have, it's priceless," Alicia says.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia On The Higher Power Behind 'No One'
Alicia On The Higher Power Behind 'No One': Alicia Keys discusses writing 'No One' with the help of a higher power.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia On Her Influence For 'Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart'
Alicia On Her Influence For 'Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart': Alicia Keys discusses how her admiration for Prince helped her shape the song, and the emotions behind it.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia Discusses Inspiration For 'Empire State Of Mind'
Alicia Discusses Inspiration For 'Empire State Of Mind': "That's what that song's about actually. Take it all away, it's about New York City, but really it's about hope," she says.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia On The Meaning Behind 'If I Ain't Got You'
Alicia On The Meaning Behind 'If I Ain't Got You': "I've always known from early on there's more than just money or things," the singer says.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia Recalls The Magic Of 'Fallin'
Alicia Recalls The Magic Of 'Fallin': "I just knew there was a magic about it, because anytime someone heard it they felt something," Alicia recalls.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia On Perceptions At The Beginning Of Her Career
Alicia On Perceptions At The Beginning Of Her Career: "Most people never a saw a girl like me before," the singer recalls.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia Keys Recalls Growing Up In New York
Alicia Keys Recalls Growing Up In New York: "We lived in the middle of Hell's Kitchen. That's what it was, that's where I lived, that's the streets that I walked, those are the things that I saw," the singer recalls.
Alicia Keys' VH1 Storytellers: Alicia On The Power Of Change
Alicia On The Power Of Change: "When you're ready for things to change, the whole world opens up for you," Alicia says.
John Legend : Now You See Me
John Legend covers Uptown Magazine. Read the article here:
John Legend : Now You See Me
John Legend : Now You See Me
The Weekend Gives 1st Interview
The Weekend
R&B artist, The Weekend gives his 1st interview ever for Complex Magazine. I just heard of The Weekend, so I don't know how long he has been around, but apparently he has been very mysterious. I checked out the interview, and I don't know what the heck he's talking about...He made no sense to me... Read it yourself: http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/news.6419.html Do you agree with me?
Just Music: Dawn Richard- Meteors
Dawn Richard is readying Blackheart. The album is the 2nd in her "Heart" trilogy, and is expected to be released Oct. 7 (2013). She just released the 1st song from the album. I am sharing it on Google +. Follow me on Google +. I share plenty of things on there, in addition to my blog: https://plus.google.com/u/0/116686835115052750787#116686835115052750787/posts
Friday, July 12, 2013
Joe's Double Back: Evolution of R & B Album Art + Tracklisting
Hey everybody, R&B veteran, Joe, released an album this last week. The title is Double Back: Evolution of R & B. It debuted at # 6 on the Billboard 200. Here is how it looks:
Double Back: Evolution of R & B (2013
Track Listing
- Something For You
- Easy
- Baby
- Compromise
- Magic City
- I'd Rather Have a Love
- Love & Sex featuring Fantasia
- Sexy
- More
- Mary Jane
- 1 to 1 Ratio featuring Too Short
- DoubleBack
Go check it out. Support R&B.
Youtube Page Approaching 3000!
Have you visited my channel on Youtube yet? Why not? I have uploaded almost 20 videos. I am expecting to reach 3000 views today. Go on over and subscribe today: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7-P8mO4H8gXQJIKdtMWi_Q
Music News: The Charts- TLC Back on Track (7/12/13)
The top 5 on the Hot 100 look rather familar (They are almost identical to last week):
Hot 100
A few weeks back, I started keeping track of TLC's CrazySexyCool as it re-entered the Billboard 200. Well, I got a little salty because it fell off. Don't worry though, TLC are back on the charts in a big way! J. Cole's single, Crooked Smile is climbing the charts (#58- Hot 100). Over on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (that's what they call it), it has moved from 21-19. This marks TLC's 1st appearance in the top 20 of this chart since 1999's Unpretty (#4). Also, over on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart (what I like to call the NEW R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) the song is making its way towards the top 20, moving to #29 this week. Just a little update...
J. Cole's Crooked Smile isn't #1 right now, but his Power Trip is though. Here's the top 5 of the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay:
R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
Youtube 100
Hot 100
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell
- Draft Punk featuring Pharrell- Get Lucky
- Miley Cyrus- We Can't Stop
- Imagine Dragons- Radioactive
- Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly- Cruise
A few weeks back, I started keeping track of TLC's CrazySexyCool as it re-entered the Billboard 200. Well, I got a little salty because it fell off. Don't worry though, TLC are back on the charts in a big way! J. Cole's single, Crooked Smile is climbing the charts (#58- Hot 100). Over on the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart (that's what they call it), it has moved from 21-19. This marks TLC's 1st appearance in the top 20 of this chart since 1999's Unpretty (#4). Also, over on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart (what I like to call the NEW R&B/Hip-Hop Songs) the song is making its way towards the top 20, moving to #29 this week. Just a little update...
J. Cole's Crooked Smile isn't #1 right now, but his Power Trip is though. Here's the top 5 of the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay:
R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay
- J. Cole featuring Miguel- Power Trip
- Ciara- Body Party
- Lil Wayne featuring 2 Chainz- Rich as F**k
- Wale featuring Tiara Thomas- Bad
- DJ Khaled featuring Drake, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne- No New Friends
Youtube 100
- Psy- Gangman Style
- Miley Cyrus- We Can't Stop
- Psy- Gentleman
- Pink featuring Nate Ruess- Just Give Me A Reason
- Robin Thicke featuring T.I., Pharrell- Blurred Lines
Music News: J. Cole Tops the Billboard 200
J. Cole
In an unusual occurrence, J. Cole's album ascends to #1 on the Billboard 200 in its 3rd week of release. In total, it has now sold more copies than Kanye West's Yeezus, which debuted the same week as J. Cole's Born Sinner at #1, blocking out Born Sinner (which debuted #2). This makes Born Sinner J. Cole's 2nd straight #1. Read the full story. I am sharing it on Google +.
CS Turns 1!!!
Its been 1 year to the date (7/12/12) since I first posted on my blog. Nearly 500 post, and 12,000 visits later, I'm still doing it, and I've only just begun.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Get into Kameelah Williams
702
Hey everybody, lead singer of R&B group 702, Kameelah Williams, is working on a solo album. I am glad, because she has one of my favorite voices! She has released a couple of songs recently, including this song Let You Go, and I can't get enough of it. I am posting it up on Google +. Make sure to follow me. Check out her other songs on soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/#meelah-1
Stay updated with her on twitter: https://twitter.com/itsMeelah Let's bring R&B back.
Kameelah singing
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Just Vids: Mario featuring Nicki Minaj- Somebody Else
Hey, this video is dope! I guess that's what happens when you play with Nicki, huh, Mario...
Monday, July 8, 2013
SWV to Air Reality Show
SWV
R&B mega-group, SWV, announced their reality show, which will air on WE TV: http://singersroom.com/content/2013-07-08/SWV-Hits-Essence-Festival-Makes-Sisters-With-Voices-Official-With-WEtv/
Random Rihanna (7/8/13)
I haven't been posting like I would have liked to in the past couple of days because my Ayo Technology (Justin Timberlake) hasn't been working. You just keep coming, it will be fixed soon.
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