Archive for May 6th, 2011

VIDEO: CEE-LO GREEN – THANK YOU (TRIBUTE SONG)

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

As we previously reported Cee-Lo Green has revamped his massive hit “F**k You” into a positive tribute remix — “Thank You”. Dedicated to the brave men and women volunteer firefighters. Green joined Duracell and the National Volunteer Fire Council for the “Power Those Who Protect Us” program to help support and raise awareness for volunteer firefighters across the U.S.

The Lady Killer’s connection to the campaign is personal. His mother served as a volunteer firefighter and when he was 16 years old, a group of local volunteer firefighters pulled her to safety following a near-fatal car accident.

Cee-Lo explained why he decided to get involved. “As entertainers in the public light, we have a unique opportunity to raise awareness for causes close to our hearts through our greatest passion: music,” he stated. “That’s why I am proud to join the ‘Power Those Who Protect Us’ cause, to tell my own story and shed light on the tireless sacrifices our nation’s volunteers make each and every day to protect their communities.”

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TEAIRRA MARI “NOW OR NEVER” MIXTAPE COVER

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Tea Tea has released the cover to her upcoming mixtape “Now Or Never” hosted by DJ Scream. The project will be released May 30th. That’s a lot of hair, what do you think of the cover?

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VIDEO: MATEO “STAIRWAY TO THE TOP”

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES |

In the latest installment of Cambio’s “Making the Mixtape” series, Mateo climbs toward success at a New York City studio. Get a glimpse of the singer-songwriter alongside producer JL Brown crafting “Love & Stadiums” and find out why their hunger for musical greatness is unparalleled.

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MELANIE FIONA TALKS THE ‘MF LIFE’ WITH GOWHEREHIPHOP

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

The always lovely Ms. Fiona talks about her forthcoming sophomore album The MF Life in the second part of her interview with Chicago’s GoWhereHipHop.

In part 2 of our sit-down with Melanie Fiona, the Grammy nominated singer discusses all about the upcoming album, ‘The MF Life’. Find out how the album will be different conceptually from Fiona’s debut ‘The Bridge’, as well as what life-inspirations affected the creative process of ‘The MF Life’, and finally the various singers, writers, and producers she has worked with for the album – coming out this summer! As a bonus, keep it locked for Melanie Fiona sharing a funny story from the tour about her new friend ‘Guido’ and a glimpse of her performing at the House of Blues in Chicago.

“I have a song called “Gotta Be Me” or “I Don’t Wanna Be”, which is really a personal reflection of poetry that is me talking about not compromising who I am, and going through this process and finding my identity. And having people really tell me this is who you should be, and I’m like naw I can’t. I don’t wanna be that. I just wanna be myself.”

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BTS: JASON DERULO “FUTURE HISTORY” (EPISODE 3)

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES |

In the third episode of Jason Derulo’s webisode series for his forthcoming sophomore album Future History the pop star takes you on a tour of his LA home (MTV cribs style). The lead single from the LP “Don’t Wanna Go Home” will official premiere next week, but click here to preview it now.

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NEW MUSIC: AKON – BURN THAT BRIDGE

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Wow, Akon takes it there on the new leak, “Burn That Bridge,” produced by Harvey Mason. A social commentary addressing bad parenting and the effects it has on children.

I know the intent is supposed to be positive but smh at the delivery of these verses. Check it out below, Akon’s new album Stadium is coming soon.

Link: Akon – Burn That Bridge

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VIDEO: BEYONCE’S “GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.” OFFICIAL PREMIERE

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC, VIDEOS |

While, Beyonce first covered the anthem in 2008 during Barack Obama’s campaign, the superstar never released the patriotic tribute. With the recent events the country has been going through and some renewed patriotism from the demise of Osama Bin Laden, Bey has chosen to release the studio recorded version as a charity single, with all proceeds to benefit the New York Police and Fire Widows and Children Fund.

CNN premiered it last night on The Piers Morgan show, along with this video collage. The single is available on iTunes Now!

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NEW MUSIC: JORDIN SPARKS – I AM WOMAN

Posted on May 6th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Jordin Sparks has been away from the limelight for a moment, but the singer is back with a brand new single, and a fit figure. The uptempo female anthem titled “I Am Woman” is the lead single from her forthcoming untitled third album. Jordin spoke to AOL about the record saying,

““I Am Woman” is a song about different aspects of the lives of women. It could be a mother, a performer, a woman working in a corporate space — its all about what we go through as women and how our lives are so crazy. Walk a mile in my shoes, or in my stilettos, if you dare and see what happens. It’s all about the strengths that a woman has — how we can multi-task and carry so much, yet still always be on point when we need to be and on cue when we need to be. It’s all about the amazing-ness of a woman.”

The song will be available on Amazon digital May 10th, check it out below. Thoughts?

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