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Janet's "Rock Wit U" tour kicked off in Vancouver last night. Check out the pictures below. Are you planning on going to the tour when it hits your city?
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SOHH Soul Rebel Presents: Top 5 Songs I Can't Get Out My Head… Featuring Brandy, Pussycat Dolls, and Estelle. There's a little twist this week, go inside to see what it is.
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Last night Fashion Rocks 2008 aired on CBS and I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it – it was a big step up from the MTV debacle known as the VMA's. The fashion AND the performances were amazing. Here's a quick breakdown on what did it for me.
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Let's be real – I didn't care much for the VMAs either. They were corny – a shiny plastic commercial shell of shows long long past. But when I read some comments from Courtney Love deriding the show for getting "so f*cking urban" I realized that the VMAs aren't the only thing best left in the past. Here's what the coke whore wrote on her MySpace blog:
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Two albums I'm actually excited about are dropping today. The first is Eric Benét's Love & Life , congrats to him for having the #1 record at urban adult radio with "You're The Only One." I'm still awaiting my review copy of Love & Life but I promise you'll get my thoughts on the album before the week is up. In the meantime I'm loving his second single "The Hunger."
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Fox News thinks she's a brat, but plenty of other media outlets are still giving Solange positive play – particularly People magazine – who are featuring Solo and her three-year-old son Juelz in a story about child-appropriate music. Here are Juelz, favorite "Kid-Approved Jams":
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Well I got suckered into watching the VMA's last night. It was a big disappointment as usual – particularly that weird guy they had hosting and all the Britney pity awards (does she really deserve 3 VMA's???) but the biggest surprise of the night to me was Kanye West's decision to perform his new song "Love Lockdown" – if he wasn't a pop artist before he's definitely one now. Kanye's a singer guys. Watch below:
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It seems like his last album just dropped, but Trey Songz is already making moves with his next album Ready. Gyant gave us a first listen to Trey's single "In Ya Phone" months ago but the final mix arrived in my inbox today and it sounds even better. Check it out below.
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It's been too long since Eric Benét's last album—fortunately he's back again—and I had the opportunity to talk to him about his new project Love & Life, which hits stores next Tuesday September 9th. Check out my Q& A with Eric below:
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She's baaaaaaack! Yahoo Music premiered Brandy's new video for "Right Here (Departed)" last night. Check it out below:
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Happy Birthday to Beyoncé Knowles (Carter)!!! Looks like our girl B turns 27 today so I gathered my inspiration for this week's 5 Songs from B and her family, friends and husband significant others. Check mine out and feel free to list yours as well.
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Usher will join Keith Urban and Natasha Bedingfield for an NFL season kickoff concert this Thursday at NYC's Columbus Circle. Starting at 3pm the show will precede the season opener between Superbowl champs New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. Ush told the AP he's already got his eye on a Superbowl spot of his own, in the coveted halftime show.
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Happy Labor Day folks! Hope you are enjoying your day off. It's been such a busy summer it just hit me today that the VMA's are less than a week away. I have to say I'm not all that excited for this year's show – I missed "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" so I have no idea who the host – British actor Russell Brand – is and the list of performers isn't exactly knocking my socks off.
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Just as I predicted earlier this week Jennifer Hudson sang the hell out of the national anthem at this year's historic Democratic National Convention. If you missed it in all the excitement over Obama's speech I have it for you here. Check it out:
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Today marks half a century on Earth for one of our most beloved entertainers! Let's give it up to Michael Jackson for giving us so much great music and inspiring the Ushers, Chris Browns, Ne-Yos and Justin Timberlakes of the world.
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I'm so glad Jon B. is finally ready to come out from wherever he's been hiding, believe it or not I still have Cool Relax on rotation. I just got his new joint "Oh So Sexy" which features Paul Wall. Check it out below:
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SOHH Soul Rebel Presents: Top 5 Songs I Can't Get Out My Head...Featuring Ne-Yo, Monica, and Chris Brown
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Raphael Saadiq just premiered his video for "Love That Girl". It's aight I guess. His love interest looks an awful lot like Joss Stone if you ask me. Watch for yourself though:
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John Legend performed at the opening night of the Democratic National Convention last night. Check him out singing "If You're Out There" below:
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The day has finally arrived for Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams, I haven't had time to give my copy a thorough listen but so far it sounds pretty good – it's like Motown on a acid, as in it's got an old soul sound with a hippie feel to it. So far my favorite song is her collaboration with Bilal "Cosmic Journey".
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Today marks seven years (August 25th, 2001) since Aaliyah lost her life in that tragic plane crash in the Bahamas. Her absence is still felt. Rest In Peace Baby Girl.
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Ne-Yo is still three weeks away from his September 16th release date but new material keeps emerging. Ne-Yo tends to record tons of material, so no telling whether either of the following songs will actually land on Year of the Gentleman but while I'm waiting for the album to drop I'm enjoying all the extra goodies along the way. Check out "Ghetto Love Story" and the JR Rotem produced "In The Way".
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Just when you thought it was safe (*cough* Michelle Williams *cough*) here comes a rumor that Beyoncé has another album on the horizon. Peep the details below:
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Amy Winehouse fans are in for a special treat, the troubled Brit soul singer is reportedly working on a new album and Wino has found inspiration from one of Hollywood's most beloved musicals, The Wizard of Oz.
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Remember that statement from Jive I posted about Chris Brown songs leaking? Well apparently the link is no small matter to Breezy himself because he's been airing his beef publicly about one song in particular, "Electric Guitar," which was intended to be a duet between him and his "best friend" Rihanna for his third album.
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Yet another Brandy track has been unleashed and this one is officially her new single "Right Here Departed" --- it ain't bad but I was really feeling that joint "Fall"… It is nice to see her and Rodney Jerkins doing the damn thing together again though.
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Cassie popped up on my girl Angela Yee's Sirius Shade 45 Morning Show yesterday. I have links to the full interview below for all you Cassie stans (all two of you! j/k). She discusses the Ryan Leslie & Diddy rumors, her COMPLEX photoshoot and her nipple rings. Check it out:
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Soul Rebel Presents 5 Songs I Can't Get Out My Head Featuring Jay-Z, Robin Thicke & Santogold.
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I'm sure y'all remember R&B singer Joe (All That I Am, My Name is Joe)– I know I do – fondly. Well, after being on Jive Records for ten years, he's going independent with his latest project New Man and going by his full name Joe Thomas. For this outing Joe is offering up not one – but two singles – "Why Just Be Friends" and "ER. Check them out below.
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Today is the day, Janelle Monáe's Metropolis: The Chase Suite (Special Edition) EP is now available. Check out a preview:
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Robin Thicke's single "Magic" just got a little help from one of his favorite singers. Mary J. Blige has jumped on the remix. Peep below.
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If your music tastes are anything like mine, chances are you had a sad afternoon yesterday after hearing the news of Isaac Hayes' death.
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SOHH Soul Rebel Presents: Top 5 Songs I Can't Get Out My Head...Featuring Solange, Lloyd, and Ne-Yo
Trey Songz explains why he's as relevant as Ne-Yo and Chris Brown without putting out records. And he wants you to know how he can make love through the stereo. See for yourself.
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Part II from Lloyd as he talks about his current R&B crush, future collaborations, and a reality show in the works. Plus, the Soulful review of Lessons In Love.
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The big day has finally arrived! Lloyd's Lessons In Love is in stores now. My review copy was supposed to be put in the mail Friday so I should have the full rundown for y'all shortly. For those who already copped, are you happy??? In any case, I spoke with the man of the hour a couple weeks ago and I wanted to post the first of the two part Q&A with him today in honor of the release. He has a ton to say about hanging with Usher's little bro, his feelings on love, sex, and babies. Plus, a possible reality show in the works. Check it out below:
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Yep ladies and gents, you read it right – Ghostface is making a new album especially for his more soulful fans. For those of you who have appreciated Ghost's previous collaborations with Beyoncé, Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige and Jodeci, you're in for about 13 tracks of just that – Ghostface at his gritty best combined with the added touch of R&B that is always surprisingly fitting – never forced.
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I guess my spidey sense were tingling when I decided to post Solange Friday because homegirl just dropped a new joint "F*ck The Industry" to the tune of Kanye West's "Everything I Am" proclaiming her different-ness – as if we hadn't already noticed. Check it out below:
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Solange crossed the pond this week for a live television performance – that British host really made an effort at research eh? Check out her performance below:
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112 has to be one of my favorite groups ever, but lately they got me going "Crazy Crazy" with all these solo projects. Daron, Q.Parker and Slim have all released singles within the last year or so but none seem to pack the punch of the old 112. Check out the new music below – then revisit the past with some of my favorite 112 classics.
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My boy Gyant got the invite from Jermaine Dupri to come check out his latest signee Dondria Nicole. I'm not gonna lie, I'm kinda jealous JD didn't invite me, but I guess I gotta work my way up still. Fortunately he captured the whole thing on film so I wouldn't miss out entirely. Check it out below:
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One of the highlights of this weekend for me was reading the article SPIN Magazine did on D'Angelo for their August issue. When I heard D'Angelo was planning to release a new album on J Records later this year I was pretty excited. But after reading the SPIN story I'm worried it might not get done.
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Usher is preparing to wind down his two-week session of Camp New Look – a two-week program that brought 126 underserved youth to Georgia Tech's campus from July 14-27 to educate them about the business aspects of sports and entertainment industries. Check Usher out below addressing the kids:
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Mariah Carey stopped by MTV's TRL yesterday. She discussed her upcoming tour as well as swimming with real dolphins for her "I'll Be Lovin' U Long Time"video. I wonder how Nick Cannon feels about being married to someone who is "eternally twelve" as Mariah said she is. Check out the appearance below.
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Please bear with me as I continue my weekly devotion to Lloyd. I'll probably be like this until August 5th gets here. I probably couldn't have ever imagined "Year of the Lover" improving, especially with Plies jumping on it but the remix actually took it up a notch.
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With Ne-Yo's album scheduled to drop in just a few weeks, material from the "gentleman" is popping up left and right. Friday I received this song "Miss Independent", which is slated to be Ne-Yo's second single – I love the "walk like a boss, talk like a boss" line… Here's the song:
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SOHH Soul Rebel Presents: Top 5 Songs I Can't Get Out Of My Head Featuring...Alicia Keys, Ashanti, and Lloyd
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Nelly and Akon were on set for the video shoot of Ashanti's next single "Body On Me" Check out a few of the pictures:
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It looks like Keri Hilson is on a mission to make everyone forget those bad sandal photos and focus on some of her better assets. The rising R&B darling channeled a much sexier version of "Rocky" for her new "Energy" video. Check out the smoking hot stills:
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We've heard the rumors of D'Angelo's impending return – a J Records album that will include collaborations with Raphael Saadiq and potentially John Mayer. Below I've posted "Sent It On" and "Cruisin'" videos which were both included on "The Best So Far" CD/DVD released by Virgin June 24th.
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Something told me when Brandy got back to making music she wasn't about to mess around. Her new song "List" produced by The Underdogs recently hit the net.
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Just when I was missing Beyoncé, her cover of Billy Joel's song "Honesty" has surfaced all over the net. The song will reportedly appear on Destiny's Child's Greatest Hits CD which was released exclusively in Japan at the end of June. Have a listen below:
Happy Independence Day!
I've got the perfect soundtrack for your 4th of July BBQ's – a classic soul mix from DJ Wally Sparks!
It's eclectic city this week – some old, some new, and some classic music that is bouncing around my head!
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I know I'm going to hear plenty of moans from those of you who think T-Pain isn't a soul artist but I wanted to post his latest collabo with Lil' Wayne. I like it, but it sounds kinda rough – like they just went in the studio and decided to play around.
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If you read Hot Press today you probably noticed the rumor that Alicia Keys is considering retiring in the next three years. Being a huge fan of her work, that's pretty disappointing – she's hugely talented and only seems to be getting better (c'mon, admit she has stepped up all aspects of her performance game with this last album) with each project.
Hot 97 morning show hostess Miss Jones has been given the boot. Known for chastising some of your fave r&b stars like Keyshia Cole and Danity Kane, and more infamous for her culturally insensitive remarks ("Tsunami" song anyone?) the popular New York station has finally opted to cut the washed-up singer from their roster. From what I hear Big Boy will be making the leap from LA's Power 106 to take over the reins from Jonesy.
If you're into old school R&B you probably remember her work. [Peep This]
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