R&B
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…
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 14: Off To Madrid With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
July 12, 2013
In episode 14 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff takes us to Madrid to kick off a European tour. And Skillz has a confession:
‘I got vinyl. I have plenty of vinyl… I literally remember going to Food Lion stealing milk crates… so I could put my records in them. Yeah, I did that!’
Okay, so it was wrong. But Skillz really wanted to be a deejay back in the day. Now, the dinner conversation was fun… but Jeff rocking the show later? C’mon! Off the meter! And the vid isn’t even half over by that point. Another great trip for Vinyl Destination.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EP 13 | EP 12 | EP 11 | EP 10 | EP 9 | EP 8 | EP 7 | EP 6 | EP 5 | EP 4 | EP 3 | EP 2 | EP1
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Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 14, Episode 14, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | 2 Comments »
Could Kendrick Lamar and Erykah Badu Be ‘Making A Connection?’ (Video)
July 12, 2013
Maybe NY’s Hot 97 radio personality Rosenberg is burying Kendrick Lamar’s career a bit prematurely. But… looking into those eyes of Erykah Badu… holding her hand… maybe other stuff… it can change an emcee. Andre. Common Sense. Just saying. Check the BET performance after the jump and witness the cause of Rosenberg’s lamentations after the jump.
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Television, Videos | Tags: BET, Erykah Badu, holding hands, Kendrick Lamar, PETER ROSENBERG, romance, Rosenberg | 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.
P-Money – “Celebration Flow” feat. Aaradhna x Talib Kweli (Video)
July 11, 2013
‘On my celebration flow!’
New Zealand producer P-Money showcases Aaradhna’s singing and Talib Kweli’s lyricism in “Celebration Flow” off the album “Gratitude” (out now on iTunes). Great visuals directed by Luke Choi for KRSP.
Posted in Album, Hip-Hop, Music, R&B, Videos | Tags: AARADHNA, CELEBRATION FLOW, GRATITUDE, P-MONEY, TALIB KWELI | No Comments »
DJ Jazzy Jeff x Mick Boogie – “Summertime Vol. 4” (Mixtape)
July 9, 2013
Is it officially Summer Time yet now that solstice has taken place? Some might say that, but those who know might mark the calendar for summer being “official” when DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie release their “Summertime” mixtape. Well, here it is. This year’s block party gift that keeps giving – the “Summertime Vol. 4” mixtape.
DOWNLOAD/STREAM: DJ JAZZY JEFF AND MICK BOOGIE – SUMMERTIME VOL. 4
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music, R&B | Tags: DJ, IV, Jazzy Jeff, Mick Boogie, SummerTime, Vol 4 | No Comments »
R&B: Trey Songz – “Sensational”
July 8, 2013
No doubting Trey Songz talent for coming out with R&B heat. His latest exhibit – “Sensational” – drops just in time for some mid-summer nights’ enjoyment. You know… however, you ‘enjoy’ your summer nights.
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 »
Janelle Monáe – “Dance Apocalyptic” (Video)
July 5, 2013
You already know the very capable dance floor flow of one Janelle Monáe. Incredible! But this video Emotion Picture stars the chocolate R&B knockout turning it loose. Doing her “Dance Apocalyptic” like she’s doing it for TV (per the vision of director Wendy Morgan). You can get “Dance Apocalyptic” and pre-order “The Electric Lady” album on iTunes.
(Oh… by the way… Breaking News: There are zombies in Atlanta! And now, back to our off the chain show!)
JANELLE MONAE – DANCE APOCALYPTIC | THE ELECTRIC LADY (ALBUM)
Posted in Album, Film, Music, R&B, Videos | Tags: alternate universe, Alternate Version, America, Dance Apocalyptic, Emotion Picture, Heart-Hats, Janelle Monae, Lisa Cage, South Sweet Falls, The Electric Lady, zombies | 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 »
R&B: Justin Timberlake – “Tunnel Vision” (Video) [NSFW]
July 4, 2013
What’s going on with this new R&B trend of getting butt naked sexy with the visuals? HOT! First, Robin Thicke with his vid for “Blurred Lines” (featuring T.I. and Virginia producer Pharrell Williams). Now, here’s a Not-Safe-For-Work vid for a hot Justin Timberlake song – “Tunnel Vision” …complete with overdubs from Virginia producer Timbaland. Must be a R&B-VA production thing. Well, enjoy it while it lasts! YouTube already took this version down from its servers.
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 13: Celebrating Independence Day With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
July 3, 2013
In episode 13 of Vinyl Destination, DJ Jazzy Jeff was back home with family… so to speak… doing his thing on stage with his fam The Roots in the hometown Philly. Everybody from Queen Latifah to Common to Daryl Hall was in town for the Fourth of July celebration show. Great practice footage; and the fanfare and fireworks at the concert were appropriate for the incredible show enjoyed by all. An unparalleled celebration of America in the city of its birth. But the party didn’t stop there. It was off to Dusk (a venue in Atlantic City). On the way, Jeff shared some touching sentiments about his late friend DJ AM.
WATCH: PREVIOUS ‘VINYL DESTINATION’ EPISODES
EP. 12 | EP. 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, Sports, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 13, Episode 13, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | 3 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: Bridget Kelly – “Street Dreamin†feat. Kendrick Lamar (Prod. By Shay Taylor) [Video]
June 27, 2013
Bridget Kelly’s single featuring Kendrick Lamar - “Street Dreamin†(produced by Shay Taylor) – now has a video. Playful, sexy… a summer hangout vibe to it. We posted the FREE download for the audio earlier, too. If you haven’t already, get that after enjoying this video.
DOWNLOAD: BRIDGET KELLY – STREET DREAMIN FEAT. KENDRICK LAMAR
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B, Videos | Tags: BRIDGET KELLY, Kendrick Lamar, Shay Taylor, Street Dreamin' | No Comments »
Dance/R&B: Jeremy Greene – “Talking Hundreds” feat. Dev x Fatman Scoop
June 26, 2013
FREE download featuring and endorsed by The Voice of the Club himself. Check out the bouncy jam “Talking Hundreds” for yourself for the cost of… well… at no cost (just give an email for the e-list).
‘New music from Jeremy Greene and of course ME! Download and give me feedback.’
DOWNLOAD: JEREMY GREENE – TALKING HUNDREDS FEAT. DEV X FATMAN SCOOP
Posted in Dance, Music, R&B | Tags: Dev, Fatman Scoop, Jeremy Greene, Talking Hundreds | No Comments »
