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Throwback of the Day: Arrested Development

19 Apr

So, most of the time when I select the throwbacks, I think about the music that really touched my soul, struck a chord with me, and made me love this amazing thing called music and I remember my parents playing this song approximately 20 years ago and I just LOVED it. “People Everyday” is such a feel-good song and it placed Arrested Development in heavy rotation on my walkman, yes, walkman. The song contains an interpolation of the 60s hit by Sly & the Family Stone and is taken from the album 3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days In The Life Of…, which noted the time it took for the Grammy Award-winning band to bag a record deal. I loved the band so much because they were conscious artists and utilized live instrumentation to hold the perfect balance between hip-hop and soul. Press play!  {Disclaimer: The following audio is explicit}

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Buzz: Maxwell Touring

19 Apr

Soul singer Maxwell will embark on a six-day tour, this summer, to perform his discography in its entirety. For two nights each Maxwell will tour Los Angeles, Atlanta and Newark, NJ, accompanied by his 11-piece band, will perform his four albums in full, such as “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite” (1996), “Embrya” (1998), “Now” (2001) and “BLACKsummers’night’” (2009). The singer will perform his first two albums on the first night in each city and his other two albums on the second night. If you’re also a supporter of President Obama, you’re in luck because “custom Obama-Biden 2012″ merchandise will be available for purchase at select stops of Maxwell’s tour. All proceeds will go towards Obama’s re-election campaign. If interested to help register voters in battleground states, Obama for America will be in attendance to sign up volunteers.

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Mixtape: Kevin Cossom “Hook Vs. Bridge II”

19 Apr

Kevin Cossom debuts his mixtape Hook vs. Bridge II, the sequel to his 2009 EP. The singer-songwriter features 10 tracks on the mixtape and is currently gearing up for his debut on Danja’s N.A.R.S./Jive Records label. Cossom recently spoke about his future endeavors stating, “I’ve been working with DJ Khaled. I just wrote one of his joints, his first  single, it’s called “Take it To The Head” and that’s a record that was just  released. It’s got Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown and Rick Ross on it. I  think it just impacted number one on urban radio. I’ve been in with Kelly  Rowland.” Get the mixtape for free!

Download mixtape here: Hook Vs. Bridge II [Kevin Cossom]

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New Video: Rita Ora “How We Do (Party)”

19 Apr

Roc Nation artist Rita Ora dropped her new video “How We Do (Party)” recently from her upcoming album, which is featuring a sample of the late, great rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s song…watch here! {Disclaimer: The following audio is explicit} 

 

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New Video: Jason Mraz “I Won’t Give Up” Live

19 Apr

Jason Mraz gave a live performance in London of ”I Won’t Give Up,” the first single from his fourth studio album Love is a Four Letter Word. I love his vocal stylings, he knows when to use restraint and tenderness and also, when to open his vocals. His signature acoustic style reminds me of coffeehouse sets, but I love that element. Stripped and raw in nature. Mraz stated about the album, “It’s an album of love songs, but not just through the filter of romanticism. It’s also through compassion and empathy and love of our natural world. At the end of the project, I still didn’t feel like these 12 songs summed up what love is. I was like, ‘I don’t know. Love is a four letter word.’” Watch now!

 

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New Song: Sabi ft. Wale “Where They Do That At”

19 Apr

California singer Sabi drops her new single “Where They Do That At” featuring labelmate rapper Wale off of her upcoming album…listen here!

 

 

 

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Buzz: Brandy’s 2012 Lead Single

19 Apr

Brandy is coming back with a banger. After reuniting with Monica on their duet “It All Belongs to Me,” the R&B singer has enlisted Chris Brown for the first single off her upcoming album. “Put It Down,” which will appear on Brandy’s RCA/Chameleon Records debut Two Eleven, is set to premiere this month. Breezy raps on the song, which was produced by Bangladesh and written by Sean Garrett. “It’s uptempo, it’s really different,” Brandy told True Exclusives, while also sharing her experience in the studio with the “Deuces” singer. “The session was amazing,” she said.

 

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Behind the Scenes: Mariah interviews JD

19 Apr

Here is another behind the scenes look at producer Jermaine Dupri’s “Living the Life” web episode featuring a fun clip of singer extraordinaire Mariah Carey interviewing him, as well as, footage of his travels and meetings. Watch here…

 

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New Video: SWV’s Album Release Party

19 Apr

SWV held their album release party for I Missed Us (their first album in fifteen years) on Tuesday in NYC. Hosted by SOB’s & 98.7 KISS FM. The audio was in and out on parts of their performance, but Coko opens up with a POWERFUL snippet of Alicia Myers’ “Say Say Say.” They also performed 3 new songs, as well as, a few of their old hits. Watch here…

 

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