Monday Morning Rewind (12/29/14)

 It's the holidays!  We're all happy people!

R. Kelly- Happy People (2004)

Live Concert Night (12/27/14)

Here is Adele live at the 2011 iTunes Festival in London.

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)

Sunday Morning Inspiration (12/21/14)

Jojo- Glory

Vocal Wednesday (12/17/14)

Jojo's vocal range on her EP from earlier this year.  Visit Angelfully on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Angelfully

Monday Morning Rewind (12/15/14)

R. Kelly- I Wish (2000)

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)

Monday Morning Rewind (12/8/14)

R. Kelly- When A Woman's Fed Up (1998)

Sunday Morning Inspiration (12/7/14)

Whitney Houston-  Greatest Love of All

Whitney Houston (1985)

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 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)

Sunday Morning Inspiration (11/30/14)

Erica Campbell featuring LeCrae- Help

Help (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...

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)

Monday Morning Rewind (11/24/14)

Mary J.  Blige- Your Child  (1999)

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

Hidden Gems: Unreleased, Un-Appreciated, Un-Noticed (11/18/14)

Ciara: The Evolution (2006)

Monday Morning Rewind (11/17/14)

My favorite Mary J. Blige song...

Mary J. Blige- My Everything  (1997)

Sunday Morning Inspiration (11/16/14)

Kelly Price- It's My Time

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 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)

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 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 Morning Inspiration (11/2/14)

R. Kelly- I Believe I Can Fly

Space Jam Soundtrack (1996)

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

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!!!

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 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)

Sunday Morning Inspiration (10/19/14)

Whitney Houston- I Look to You

I Look to You (2009

Vocal Wednesday (10/15/14)

A video of Candice Glover's vocal range on her first album.  Visit Angelfully on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Angelfully

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

                                

Monday Morning Rewind (10/6/14)

Floetry- Say Yes (2003)

Sunday Morning Inspiration (10/5/14)

Mariah Carey- Make it Happen

Emotions (1991)

Monday Morning Rewind (9/29/14)

Lauryn Hill- Ex-Factor (1998)

Vocal Wednesday (9/17/14)

My baby Lauryn!!!  Visit Angelfully: https://www.youtube.com/user/Angelfully

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998)

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 Morning Rewind (9/1/14)

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


Lauryn Hill- Everything is Everything (1999)

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.

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.

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

Monday Morning Rewind (8/18/14)

Brandy- Baby (1994)

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.

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.

 

 

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 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)

 

 

 



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.

Monday Morning Rewind (7/28/14)

Ciara featuring Petey Pablo- Goodies (2004)

Sunday Morning Inspiration (7/27/14)

A beautiful song by Jojo.


Jojo- Glory

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.

Monday Morning Rewind (7/21/14)

Petey Pablo- Freek-A-Leek (2004)

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.

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 Morning Rewind (7/14/14)

Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz featuring Ying Yang Twins- Get Low (2003)

Sunday Morning Inspiration (7/13/14)

Karen Clark Sheard- Show Me  Your Glory

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.

Monday Morning Rewind (7/7/14)

Brooke Valentine- Girlfight (2005)

Sunday Morning inspiration (7/6/14)

Marvin Sapp- Never Would Have Made it

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.

Black Music Month (6/30/14- pm)

J. Cole- Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011)

Black Music Month (6/30/14- am)

Musiq Soulchild- Aijuswanaseing (2000)

Monday Morning Rewind (6/30/14)

Britney Spears-...Baby One More Time (1998)

Black Music Month (6/29/14- pm)

Mary Mary- The Sound (2008)

Black Music Month (6/29/14- am)

Karen Clark Sheard- 2nd Chance (2002)

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)

Black Music Month (6/27/14- pm)

Nas- Illmatic (1994)

Black Music Month (6/27/14- am)

Too Short- Born to Mack (1987)

Black Music Month (6/26/14- pm)

Day 26 (2008)

Black Music Month (6/26/14- am)

Guy- The Future (1990)

Black Music Month (6/25/14- pm)

702- Star (2003)

Black Music Month (6/25/14- am)

SWV- Release Some Tension (1997)

Black Music Month (6/24/14- pm)

TLC- 3D (2002)

Black Music Month (6/24/14- am)

50 Cent- Before I Self Destruct (2009)

Black Music Month (6/23/14- pm)

Michel'le (1989)

Black Music Month (6/23/14- am)

Twista- Adrenaline Rush (1997)

Monday Morning Rewind (6/23/14)

Britney Spears- Break the Ice (2008)

Black Music Month (6/22/14- pm)

Trin-i-tee 5:7 (1998)

Black Music Month (6/22/14- am)

Whitney Houston- The Preacher's Wife (1996)

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/

Black Music Month (6/20/14- pm)

Queen Latifah- All Hail the Queen (1989)

Black Music Month (6/20/14- am)

Naughty by Nature (1991)

Black Music Month (6/19/14- pm)

Corinne Bailey Rae (2006)

Black Music Month (6/19/14- am)

Brandy- Afrodisiac (2004)

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



Black Music Month (6/17/14- pm)

Janet Jackson (1982)

Black Music Month (6/17/14- am)

Stevie Wonder- Innervisions (1973)

Black Music Month (6/16/14- pm)

Levert- The Big Throwdown (1987)

Black Music Month (6/16/14- am)

Switch (1978)

Monday Morning Rewind (6/16/14)

Britney Spears- Toxic (2003)

Black Music Month (6/15/14- pm)

The Winans- Return (1990)

Black Music Month (6/15/14- am)

Tamela Mann- Best Days (2012)

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)

Black Music Month (6/13/14- pm)

Keke Wyatt- Soul Sista (2001)

Black Music Month (6/13/14-am)

Vesta Willaims- Vesta (1986)

Black Music Month (6/12/14- pm)

D.J. Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince- Rock the House (1987)