Archive for Soul/R&B
This week the news broke that John is replacing Lionel Richie in our Duets cast and it’s cause for celebration. John’s a friend and one of our generations most important voices. This video shows you how his music is arguably just as effective as couples therapy. Itunes link.
Music from Colin doesn’t come out nearly enough but what he lacks in quantity he definitely makes up for in quality. After checking out the song, have a look at how Colin and the RZA got down in the studio here.
The newest addition to the Young Money roster with something funky to get folks through.
If anyone is resembling Prince in his prime these days- it’s Miguel. The two videos below will back me up and if you need to marinate on that statement go ahead and get your free download of volume’s 1 & 2 of his Art Dealer Chic project then get back to me.
Been a while since we heard something from this man but apparently he works well without a deadline cause this song turned out incredibly.
If you thought you had relationship issues, this video might make you feel better about them. The song is off Bei’s brand new mixtape Upscale which you can download here.
When Chaka Khan heard about the tragic killing of Trayvon Martin she decided it was time to re-imagine her song Super Life from her 2007 album Funk This. I was honored to be invited to join the session happening at Jim Henson Studio, the same place where We Are The World was recorded. Angela Bassett, Luke James, Kelly Price, Eric Benet and Stacy Francis of X-Factor were among some of the others who lent some background vocals to the session.
We got to sing the line, “Fear kills and love heals.
If I was a rapper I’d get Ryan Leslie to do my whole album.
Here’s a look at how he came up with this song.
Brother to Natasha Bedingfield and friend of mine- Daniel is one of the most talented people I’ve ever met. After years of label entanglement he’s finally coming out with new music and it’s on his own terms. This video is the best kind of crazy. If Rocks Off is any indication, the man’s definitely switched things up since the sound he popped off with on Gotta Get Thru This. You can be one of the first to get Daniel’s upcoming new EP by making a pledge here.
