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R&B/Soul: Jesse Boykins III – “Sparks” (Coldplay Cover)
July 18, 2013
The Chicago R&B Soul singer does his own rendition of one of my favorite songs from Coldplay. Can’t honestly say I like Jesse’s version better than the original, but I appreciate his version for what it is.
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Tags: COLDPLAY, Coldplay Cover, jesse Boykins III, P.O.P., POP, purpose or people, SPARKS | 
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Jill Scott Promises Two New Albums: One For Everybody, The Other Offering the Unexpected (Video)
July 16, 2013
Above: Jill Scott, in speaking to the press after her 2013 Essence Musical Festival performance, promised all kinds of music goodness coming. Definitely something different. How different? With respect to keeping it moving in her music she remarks,
“I can’t stay in the same place or I’ll die.”
Jill shared some details about the two new albums she has been working on. The first, “The Lullaby,” will have something for everyone – for adults and even for baby at bedtime. The second album, for which she chose not to name publicly yet… or share details about features… is going to require that we trust her. It’s that ‘different’ she was speaking of.
R&B/Soul: Raheem DeVaughn – “Ridiculous”
July 15, 2013
Raheem DeVaughn sneaks a second look off “A Place Called Love Land” (the forthcoming LP). This is entitled “Ridiculous.” Quality slow joint right chea…
James Brown – “The Big Payback” (Tall Black Guy’s BIGBack Slap-Up Re-Edit I)
July 15, 2013
‘Here’s a James Brown flip of the classic “The Big Payback,” I did a few years ago. Hope You enjoy!’
– Tall Black Guy
More like smack it up and flip of the classic. Check it out.
JAMES BROWN – THE BIG PAYBACK (TALL BLACK GUY’S BIGBACK SLAP-UP RE-EDIT I)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Instrumental, Music, Soul | Tags: BIGBack, BIGBack Slap-Up Re-Edit I, James Brown, Re-Edit I, Slap-Up, TALL BLACK GUY, The Big Payback | No Comments »
Musiq Soulchild x Syleena Johnson – “Feel The Fire” (Prod. By Kemar McGregor)
July 14, 2013
Freshly leaked from their joint project “9INE,” Musiq Soulchild and Syleena Johnson drop this reggae-infused single “Feel The Fire” (produced by Kemar McGregor).
MUSIQ SOULCHILD X SYLEENA JOHNSON – FEEL THE FIRE (PROD. BY KEMAR MCGREGOR)
Posted in Music, Reggae, Soul | Tags: FEEL THE FIRE, KEMAR MCGREGOR, Musiq Soulchild, SYLEENA JOHNSON | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Bobby V – “Back To Love” (Video)
July 11, 2013
R&B the way it should be! Here is the video for the “Back To Love” audio posted here a while ago. It’ll be on “Peach Moon” (EP) when it drops. For now, enjoy the visuals – including Bobby V vibing with his band (Peach Moon) and displaying newly acquired skills on the keys to augment his soulful vocals.
Unsung: Tammi Terrell (Video)
July 7, 2013
Philly’s own Tammi Terrell… Motown soul superstar with compelling story (with a sad ending). Now, the show that always gives the greats their due – TV One’s Unsung – has done an episode on her. Must watch.
R&B/Soul: Lili K – My Favorite Things (EP)
July 5, 2013
Chicago’s Lili K is back with a FREE EP – “My Favorite Things.” Producer Peter Cottontale fully in her corner on this project. Check it out via download link below.
DOWNLOAD: LILI K – MY FAVORITE THINGS (EP)
Posted in EP, Jazz, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Lili K, My Favorite Things, Peter Cottontale | No Comments »
BET Experience 2013 ‘No Guns Allowed’ Panel Discussion With Host MC Snoop Lion (Video)
July 5, 2013
Incredible panel discussion held by the League of Young Voters, BET and Snoop Lion entitled “No Guns Allowed: Disarming Violence in Our Community.” This was a roundtable dialogue on the impact of gun violence in America filmed over the BET Experience 2013 weekend in Los Angeles.
Roundtable Host: Dr. Rob “Biko” Baker, League of Young Voters Executive Director
Panelists: Snoop Lion, T.I., Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), H.E.L.P.E.R. Foundation Executive Director Melvyn Hayward Jr., writer and director of the critically-acclaimed movie on gun violence “Fruitvale Station” Ryan Coogler and New Generation Foundation Executive Director Brandon T. Jones.
A short, but powerful recap everyone should watch.
Posted in EVENTS, Hip-Hop, Human Interest, Opinion, Politics, R&B, Soul, Television, Videos | Tags: BET Experience 2013, Disarming Violence in Our Community, No Guns Allowed, Panel Discussion, Snoop, Snoop Lion | No Comments »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 12: What Happens in Vegas… With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
July 2, 2013
In episode 12 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff is back in the USA. Vegas baby! Partying in the desert is great time for Skillz on the mic and Jeff cutting loose with the blends. But before you know, the duo is back up bright and early; heading out to join Jill Scott for her Block Party Tour in the morning.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 11 | EP. 10 | EP. 9 | EP. 8 | EP. 7 | EP. 6 | EP. 5 | EP. 4 | EP. 3 | EP. 2 | EP. 1
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 12, Episode 12, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | 3 Comments »
DJ Jazzy Jeff – The Do-Over L.A. 05-19-2013 (Mixtape)
July 1, 2013
DJ Jazzy Jeff’s does a two-hour set at the Do-Over L.A. for the Los Angeles Day party. Skillz on the mic. Get the party mix for FREE at the download link below.
DOWNLOAD: DJ JAZZY JEFF – THE DO-OVER L.A. 05-19-2013 (MIXTAPE)
Posted in EVENTS, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music, Performance, R&B, Soul | Tags: 05-19-2013, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DO-OVER L.A., DO-OVER LA, Jazzy Jeff, L.A. Day, LA Day, Los Angeles Day | No Comments »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 11: Farewell UK, Hello USA With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
July 1, 2013
In episode 11 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff wraps the European leg of his tour in London; doing some TV taping from his ‘private beach’ taking a trip out to the Bristol countryside with the crew (and some KFC). Of course, they receive high praise for the last hoorah in Europe before flying back stateside (Washington DC). But Skillz, Jeff, and the rest could not get love everywhere in the UK… Wonder why the restaurant would not let them sit down?
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 10 | EPISODE 9 | EP. 8 | EP. 7 | EP. 6 | EP. 5 | EP. 4 | EP. 3 | EP. 2 | EP. 1
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 11, Episode 11, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | 2 Comments »
R&B/Soul: BamaLoveSoul Presents “Ladies First: Vol. 3†(Mixtape)
June 25, 2013
Sweet! Got a treat in the inbox… “Ladies First: Vol. 3” – brought to you by the nice folks at BamaLoveSoul.
Y’all are gonna love this mix. Download a copy and take it with you… for FREE!
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: BAMALOVESOUL PRESENTS LADIES FIRST: VOL. 3 (MIXTAPE)
Mayer Hawthorne – “Her Favorite Song” (Large Professor Remix)
June 25, 2013
Nice vibe to this Mayer Hawthorne remix featuring a vocal assist from Large Professor. The original version of “Her Favorite Song” is the first single from the Hawthorne album “Where Does This Door Go” (due out July 16, 2013). See the teaser video for the album after the jump. You can pre-order the album on iTunes now.
MAYER HAWTHORNE – HER FAVORITE SONG (LARGE PROFESSOR REMIX) | WHERE DOES THIS DOOR GO
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music, Producers, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: Her Favorite Song, Large Professor, MAYER HAWTHORNE, WHERE DOES THIS DOOR GO | No Comments »
The Roots Picnic 2013 (Video)
June 21, 2013
‘This is probably our most successful picnic.’ – ?uestlove, The Roots
And the above video mush-up packs The Roots Picnic 2013 experience into a capsule with less than 3 minutes total run time. Take a deep breath and click play. Focus! Among the appearances: DJ Premier, Hit-Boy, Solange, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Meek Mill… Joey Bada$$ (sure)… Trinidad James (what?!)…
And without spoiling it… let’s just say Naughty By Nature found a way to ‘make it work.’ (Remember the last post on them?)
Posted in EVENTS, Hip-Hop, Performance, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: Picnic, The Roots, The Roots Picnic 2013 | No Comments »
Corinne Bailey Rae – “I Would Like To Call It Beauty” (Freddie Joachim Remix)
June 19, 2013
Here’s a piece from Freddie Joachim off “The Joachim Remixes Vol. 5.” Download the whole project for FREE below. You can stream the remix of Corinne Bailey Rae (“I Would Like To Call It Beauty”) while the freebie is finishing.
DOWNLOAD: CORRINE BAILEY RAE – I WOULD LIKE TO CALL IT BEAUTY (FREDDIE JOACHIM REMIX) | THE JOACHIM REMIXES VOL. 5
Posted in Album, Jazz, Music, Producers, R&B, Soul | Tags: Corinne Bailey Rae, Freddie Joachim, Freddie Joachim Remix, I Would Like To Call It Beauty, THE JOACHIM REMIXES, Vol 5 | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Mayer Hawthorne – “Reach Out Richard” (Produced By Pharrell Williams)
June 18, 2013
Pharrell Williams produced a helluva nice track for Mayer Hawthorne, who truly delivered on this tribute single – “Reach Out Richard” – for his pop.
‘A new song for my Father from my upcoming album “Where Does This Door Go.”‘
The album is due out July 16, 2013; you can pre-order it now below.
MAYER HAWTHORNE – REACH OUT RICHARD (PROD. BY PHARRELL WILLIAMS) | WHERE DOES THIS DOOR GO
Posted in Album, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: MAYER HAWTHORNE, Pharrell Williams, Reach Out Richard, WHERE DOES THIS DOOR GO | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Joe – “I’d Rather Have A Love” feat. Fat Joe (Remix)
June 13, 2013
Count on Joe for some smooth R&B for the summer – “I’d Rather Have A Love” (featuring Fat Joe). This remix is cruising music…grooving music. Very nice. Grab it for FREE below. The LP from Joe entitled “Doubleback: The Evolution of R&B” drops July 2, 2013.
DOWNLOAD: JOE – I’D RATHER HAVE A LOVE FEAT. FAT JOE (REMIX)
R&B/Jazz: Moonchild – “Be Free†(DJ Jazzy Jeff x James Poyser) [Remix]
June 11, 2013
This is Moonchild – with a remix to “Be Free†(by DJ Jazzy Jeff and James Poyser), and they approve with this message.
‘Dope remix of our single “Be Free,” by the one and only DJ Jazzy Jeff and James Poyser!‘
Stream the remix single, and get the full album (including the original title track version) here.
Unsung: The Ohio Players (Video)
June 9, 2013
Mainstay of 1970s pop, soul, and funk, The Ohio Players had the look, the radio, and their fan base on lock doing hits like “Fire” and “Love Rollercoaster.” And don’t forget the album covers (hot)! Check out this Unsung episode on the legendary group.
Posted in History, R&B, Soul, Television, Videos | Tags: Documentary, The Ohio Players, TV ONE, Unsung | No Comments »
