R&B
R&B/Soul: Salaam Remi – “Makin’ It Hard For Me†f/ Corinne Bailey Rae
September 23, 2013
Salaam Remi lets UK singer Corinne Bailey Rae lace lovely soul vocals all over this track. This “Makin’ It Hard For Me†is from his forthcoming LP “One: In The Chamber” (due out September 30, 2013). You can pre-order that LP at iTunes now.
SALAAM REMI – MAKIN’ IT HARD FOR ME FEAT. CORRINE BAILEY RAE | ONE: IN THE CHAMBER
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Kanye West Performs ‘Bound 2’ With Charlie Wilson on Later… with Jools Holland (Video)
September 23, 2013
So, you’ve probably seen Kanye West and Charlie Wilson performing “Bound 2” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. We posted that on here about a couple of weeks ago. Now, the duo has taken their act across the big pond – from the US to the UK. Check them out as they do the joint on British host Jools Holland’s show (above).
Posted in Hip-Hop, Performance, R&B, Videos | Tags: Bound 2, charlie wilson, Jools Holland, Kanye West, Later... with Jools Holland | 1 Comment »
J. Cole – “Crooked Smile” feat. TLC (Video)
September 20, 2013
This is an impactful cut (and video) off J. Cole’s “Born Sinner” LP. “Crooked Smile” features legendary R&B act TLC. Of course, you’ll watch to the end because it’s Cole. But this one will get you! Remember to breathe midway through, and pay attention to the background music as the video draws to a close. American law enforcement should reconsider a lot of things. Deep.
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 19: Vancouver, Canada… That’s A Wrap… Season Finale With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
September 20, 2013
Man. Even with your bros, even rolling in a luxury tour bus… the road can get old. And too long a trip across the Canadian outback, it can get COLD! Same crappy food… crazy sound setups… gotta ask why a deejay does what he does sometimes. Then, take another look… at the beauty everywhere. The people partying everywhere. It is what Jazzy Jeff, Skillz and the crew were meant to do. Wrapping Canada in Vancouver, with quick stop in Seattle to get the mixer fixed… then a New Year’s Eve extravaganza featuring a drum and DJ set (none other than fellow Philly native Questlove on the drums). THAT’s a season finale! Watch.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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R&B: Mack Wilds – “My Crib” (Produced By BINK! x Salaam Remi)
September 20, 2013
Mack Wilds with a boom-bap infused R&B track he calls “My Cribâ€Â (produced by BINK! and Salaam Remi). Due out September 30, 2013, you can pre-order an LP of cuts like this on Mack Wild’s “New York: A Love Story” now.
Sexual Healing: The Marvin Gaye Story (Extended Trailer)
September 20, 2013
This trailer is a stirring first look at the Marvin Gaye biopic “Sexual Healing.” Jesse L. Martin – remember dude from ‘Law & Order’ (without any letters after it)? He’s starring as Marvin Gaye… and on that ‘Law & Order’ vein, Martin’s former ‘L&O’ cast mate S. Epatha Merkerson plays Alberta Gaye. A host of other players put in good work; but the actor playing Marvin’s father – Dwight Henry as Marvin Gaye Sr… whew! The tension!
The biopic video was set to be released April 1, 2014, but funding issues have halted production since June 2013. No word heard on the finishing of this flick yet. We can only hope this work gets done, in the can, and onto the screen soon.
Posted in History, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: Jesse L. Martin, Marvin Gaye, Marvin Gaye Biopic, Sexual Healing | 1 Comment »
R&B/Soul: IAMNOBODI x Stacy Epps – “Lovelite†(Video)
September 18, 2013
“Lovelite” is a prelude a collaborative effort on the way from IAMNOBODI and Stacy Epps. Directed by Chad Hess, these warm visuals cradle the song featuring Stacy’s silky singing so well. Very nice. Enjoy.
Devin The Dude – “Probably Should Have”
September 17, 2013
Houston emcee (and crooner on this track) Devin The Dude has dropped his new single “Probably Should Have” off his forthcoming album “One For The Road” (due out October 8, 2013). Check it out below.
Twenty Feet From Stardom (Trailer)
September 12, 2013
“When you’re a background singer, it is a springboard. But it can easily become quicksand if that’s not what you want to do.”
Talk about ‘unsung’… Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Claudia Lennear, Lisa Fischer, and Judith Hill sang some of the greatest songs of our time… in the background! “Twenty Feet From Stardom” spotlights the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 20th and 21st centuries. Included: archival footage and intimate interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting. Here’s the trailer. Shout out to my folks at Bad Magics for the scoop.
– @ojones1
Posted in Dance, Film, Funk, History, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Videos | Tags: background singer, Claudia Lennear, Darlene Love, Judith Hill, Lisa Fischer, Merry Clayton, Twenty Feet From Stardom | No Comments »
Raheem DeVaughn Speaks Of ‘A Place Called Loveland,’ Being The ‘Love King’ And More (Video)
September 11, 2013
Raheem DeVaughn stopped by The Breakfast Club’s morning show to promo his new album – “A Place Called Love Land” (out now on iTunes) – and to talk about sex (and that ‘Peppermint Tail’ hahaaa), his professional (artistic, business) growth, and do some clowning with the Envy, Yee, and C tha God. Part 1 of 2 above. Catch the second part of the “Love King’s” interview after the jump.
Posted in R&B, Radio, Videos | Tags: A place called loveland, Love King, Power 105, Power 105.1, Raheem DeVaughn, The Breakfast Club | 2 Comments »
R&B/Alternative: The Internet – “Partners In Crime Part Two”
September 10, 2013
Syd The Kid and Matt Martians (collectivized as The Internet) drop something new repping the Odd Future crew. Smoothed out jazziness from the duo entitled “Partners In Crime Part Two.” Shout to SoulBounce for the scoop.
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R&B/Alternative: BOSCO – “Black Bookâ€
September 9, 2013
Atlanta’s own soulful songbird BOSCO is back with a nice track, “Black Book.†The Interwebs note nothing of a project from BOSCO on the horizon. But bob and sway with this for now. It’s good. It’s FREE by the way.
DOWNLOAD: BOSCO – BLACK BOOK
R&B/Soul: Emeli Sandé – “My Kind Of Love†(Red One x Alex P Remix) [Video]
September 9, 2013
Emeli Sandé with visuals for the Red One & Alex P Remix to “My Kind Of Love.†Original version appears on her LP “Our Version Of Events” (out now on iTunes).
Posted in Album, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: Alex P, Emeli Sandé, My Kind Of Love, Red One, Red One & Alex P Remix, Red One and Alex P Remix, Red One x Alex P Remix | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Chrisette Michele – “Love Won’t Leave Me Out” (Video)
September 6, 2013
The epitome of sexy soul, Chrisette Michele, dropped her album “Better” back in June on iTunes. This is the video for the fifth track – “Love Won’t Leave Me Out.”
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R&B: Ro James – “84” feat. Snoop Dogg (Prod. By The Philly Phatboiz)
September 5, 2013
This sounds very dope! This Ro James cut “84” – with Snoop Dogg riding shotgun – will be on Ro’s forthcoming “Cadillacs” EP (due out September 19, 2013).
RO JAMES – 84 FEAT. SNOOP DOGG (PROD. BY THE PHILLY PHATBOIZ)
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B | Tags: 84, RO JAMES, Snoop, Snoop Dogg, Snoop Lion, THE PHILLY PHATBOIZ | No Comments »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 18: Across the Canadian Countryside With the Magnificent ‘DJ Jazzy Jeff’ (Video)
September 5, 2013
For Episode 18, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz and the rest of the guys continue on the tour bus… across Canada’s back highways and woodlands… In their company, deejays, an emcee, and Jeff can make beats. So, there WILL be music available; with video games and TV, there should be much male bonding. But before leaving civilization, the gang MUST hit up the Wal-Mart for supplies (of course).
Now, eventually, we do get to see the fellas work a couple of parties. But this trip is mostly hanging out in different spots as they go about day-to-day activities. Highlight: With the artistic and engineering genius it takes to put on their shows, why does doing the LAUNDRY puzzle these dudes so? Hilarious.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EPISODE 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1
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R&B/Soul: Algebra Blessett – “Nobody But You” (Video)
September 4, 2013
“Just because they want me don’t mean they ready for me!” – Algebra Blessett
This is that good jam. Rock with this ‘hard loving’ joint right here. You dedicate songs like this on the radio. Well… we used to… need more of this type of R&B. Enjoy the video for the Algebra Blessett jewel entitled “Nobody But You.” Stream it below.
Justin Timberlake Makes His Debut Appearance On ‘Sway In The Morning’ (Video)
September 3, 2013
Justin Timberlake makes his debut stop-through with the Sway In The Morning show. Discussion included Michael Jackson, Kanye West, marriage… but that’s not all. Watch the clip above.
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Radio, Videos | Tags: Drake, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Kanye, Miley Cyrus, Sway, Sway In The Morning | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Denitia x Sene – “Feel Better” (Prod. By Sene x Nolan)
September 2, 2013
New music from Denitia and Sene entitled “Feel Better.” The Sene and Nolan tag team production yielded a track that could very well ease souls… and make you feel better. Chanty, echo-style vocalization over the track… mo’ better. Enjoy!
Jared Evan – “Bad News” (Produced By Statik Selektah) [Video]
August 30, 2013
Another “Boom Bap & Blues” joint done right in video form! This is Jared Evans going in over a Statik Selektah track – “Bad News” – brought to you visually by director CK.
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Videos | Tags: Bad News, Boom Bap & Blues, boom bap and blues, JARED EVAN, Statik Selektah | No Comments »
