This is dope. Ron Isley links up with Lauryn Hill for a remake of the Burt Bacharach classic “Close To You”. It is intended to appear on Isley’s forthcoming new album Mr. I, which is coming soon via Island Def Jam. Check it out!
Link: Ron Isley feat. Lauryn Hill – Close To You
Bruno isn’t classified as an R&B artist, but he’s super dope and probably my favorite new artist in a long time, and this record and video are great. Check it out! Bruno’s debut album Doo-Wops & Hooligans will hit stores October 5th!
Here is an unreleased record by Usher. It is titled, “You’re So Fire”. I’m not sure how old this one is, but it’s decent. Check it out.
Link: Usher – You’re So Fire
Usher – Versus EP In Stores Now!
Here is another snippet preview of one of R. Kelly’s new songs off Epic, titled, “Victory”. It’s not as strong as “Fireworks,” but it’s still good. Check it out for now and stay tuned!
R. Kelly – Epic In Stores Internationally September 21st.
Here is the official, behind the scenes making of Wake Up! Shout to Kingz, follow the jump for John’s press conference at the North Sea Jazz Festival.
Ooh this is hard. Here is John and The Roots remake of Baby Huey’s “Hard Times”. One of the greatest break beats ever. They did an awesome job again. Enjoy!
Link: John Legend & The Roots feat. Black Thought – Hard Times
John Legend & The Roots – Wake Up! In Stores September 21st.
