R&B Singer Tank Releases “Compliments” Featuring T.I. & Kris Stephens
R&B Powerhouse Tank just released his official second single off of his latest album This Is How I Feel, “Compliments”, featuring Atlanta’s own T.I and Kris Stephens. Tank has been hard at work the last few weeks, releasing his Diary of A Mad Man mixtape, filming a video for its single “Underrated”, and even releasing […]
Songwriter Kevin Cossom Returns With “Hook vs. Bridge II” Mixtape
Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Kevin Cossom has just released his latest mixtape, Hook vs. Bridge II. This is Cossom’s follow up to his 2009 EP, and he’s not holding anything back on this one. The project features 10 tracks, along with production from his new boss, Danja. Yes, he’s signed with Danja, most notable for his work […]
Raphael Saadiq Named One of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People
It’s official. TIME has named soul singer Raphael Saadiq to the 2012 “TIME 100”, the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. For over a quarter century, soul singer Raphael Saadiq has been on the music scene. Saadiq began his career as a member of legendary R&B group Tony! Toni! […]
New Orleans Newcomer August Alsina Releases “The Product” Mixtape [Download]
Photo credit: Artemus Jenkins (@artemusjenkins) We recently had the chance to chop it up with R&B’s new thug, New Orleans-bred crooner August Alsina. Now, the 19-year-old has released his all-new mixtape, The Product. The DJ Scream-hosted mixtape is dedicated to Alsina’s older brother, who was gunned down in New Orleans on April 15, 2010. Inspired by […]
Former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton Sings A Powerful Tune
After shocking press last week with her see-through dress, former Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton has released the latest video for “Someone to Believe”, a track off of her new mixtape P.O.Y.B.L. The inspiring video, directed by Yaro, features intimate home footage of Thornton in her younger days, performing at talent shows, and up until now, […]
Miguel Wants Its All, And He’s Not Afraid To Admit It
Miguel knows how to keep his fans happy. Since releasing 2010’s All I Want Is You, Miguel has been hard at work creating an even better sound. In March, Miguel released Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1 and followed up exactly a month later with Art Dealer Chic Vol. 2 and the song, “All”, appearing on the […]
DVD Contest/Interview: Comedian Gary Owen Talks His Rise to “Think Like A Man”
Comedian Gary Owen arrived on the scene in 1997, scoring his first huge gig as the host BET’s “Comic View.” It’s no secret that it was Black America thy first embraced Owen with his all-out, innocent, culture-crossing comedy. Owen himself admits his ability to channel differences not just racially, but more importantly, culturally, while sharing […]
Something New: Karina Pasian’s “It’s Whatever” in Gym Shorts and Sneakers
Karina Pasian might be on to something! In 2008, Def Jam signee Pasian released her Grammy-nominated debut album First Love at the tender age of 16. Four years later, at 20, she’s got a new look, and she’s not afraid (well, she’s not totally fearless yet) to show us how she’s changed. Check out her […]
Artist To Watch: Twanée Debuts New Video, Declares “Lesson Learned”
While this song was released a few months back, Bajan-bombshell, Twanée (twa-NAY), has just released a visual for her latest song “Lesson Learned”. She’s independent now, releasing her music courtesy of Mudd Monkey Inc., but we’re sure she’ll be fielding calls from big wigs like L.A. Reid in just a few months to talk business […]
Singers Tank and Chris Brown are “Lonely”; Team Up for Third Collaboration Single
The General is back! With a brand new album on the way, R&B crooner Tank is keeping the music coming. This time, it’s “Lonely”, a fun-filled track featuring Chris Brown. This isn’t the first time Brown and Tank have collaborated to create a soulful thug’s masterpiece, as Brown joined him on 2011’s “Celebration (Remix)” and […]
Life After Diddy: Dawn Richard Drops “Bombs” On The Music Industry, EP Tops Billboard
DAWN RICHARD IS DOING THE DARN THING MINUS DIDDY DIRTY MONEY…CATCH UP HERE!
SWV’s Album Sampler Reminds Us of When People Actually Sang
Famed R&B girl group SWV is back, and they haven’t missed a step! They recently released an album sampler, that gives a glimpse into their first album since 1997, I Missed Us. Coko, Lelee, and Taj make up SWV (Sisters With Voices). And there’s no need for Auto-Tune here. For old and new fans alike, […]
R&B Singer Tank Has Something For The Ladies – Yeah, His Album Cover!
R&B singer/songwriter Tank is on a roll. He just released his latest video last week, and just yesterday, via Twitter, he revealed the cover art of his latest record, This Is How I Feel. His latest song and video off the album, Next Breath, sheds light on the tone of the latest effort. This is his […]
“Sparkle” Film Starring Whitney Houston Releases Official Trailer
Originally released in 1976, Sparkle became a cult classic, and the trailer for its remake has now been released. The updated version stars the late legend, Whitney Houston, and American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks. Unlike its 1976 predecessor, which was set in 1950’s Harlem, the new film is set in Detroit, Michigan, in the 1960s […]
AUDIO: Sharon Leal, Blair Underwood Star in New Film “Woman Thou Art Loosed – On the Seventh Day”
T.D. Jakes is back as an executive producer, and he’s bringing another potentially powerful story to the big screen. Golden Globe nominee Blair Underwood (Madea’s Family Reunion, Set It Off) and Sharon Leal (Why Did I Get Married Too?, This Christmas), both star in the thriller, Woman Thou Art Loosed – On the Seventh Day. AllHipHop.com […]
AUDIO: Macy Gray – Hollywood Dreaming and Hoping for a “Good Impression”
MACY GRAY’S PRESCRIPTION? “SMOKE TWO JOINTS” – READ THE REST HERE!
Ray Lavender, Mr. “My Girl Gotta Girlfriend”, Returns With New Party Anthem
Back in 2007, Ray Lavender found success with his hot summer hit, “My Girl’s Got A Girlfriend” featuring Fabolous and Red Cafe’. Now he’s making a comeback with his club-inspired party anthem, “Tequila”. At 23 years old, Lavender was the first act signed to Akon’s KonLive Records via Geffen Records, now home of Pop-sensation Lady […]
A Look Back at (Gasp) R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet” Series; IFC Plans 22 New Chapters
Multi-platinum recording artist R. Kelly has returned with his world-famous “Trapped in the Closet” series. The R&B/HipHop soap opera premiered in 2005 and came with cliffhangers, drama, and everything we love about the R. The series first appeared on R. Kelly’s seventh studio album, TP.3 Reloaded, with its first five chapters introducing us to the […]
The-Dream TIme Travels With His ’90s-Sounding Slow Jam
Grammy-winning producer/singer The-Dream has released his new single, “Kill The Lights”, featuring his latest signee, Casha (who you’ve heard on Yung Berg’s “The Business”). During his recent trip to the South By Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival in Austin, Texas, The-Dream revealed that, not only is his new album scheduled to drop soon, he’s also been […]
Miguel Might Just Be This Generation’s Version of Prince
Okay. Enough with the comparisons. Miguel has officially put himself in his own league with this one. Hot off the press is R&B singer/songwriter Miguel’s latest video for “Arch n Point”, off of his three-part series mixtape, Art Dealer Chic Vol. 2. The video, reminiscent of Prince’s 1984 iconic visual for his song “Purple Rain”, […]
