Archive for June 8th, 2011

BTS: R. KELLY – RADIO MESSAGE (VIDEO SHOOT)

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES |

VEVO takes us to the set of the video shoot for R. Kelly’s next single “Radio Message”. The R&B vet took a moment to share his feelings on the song, “A very powerful, special song to me, because I’m actually trying to get my baby back, so I wrote this song, and I’m doing this video and we are gonna put it out and see what happens!”

And on the longevity of his career, “It’s been 20 years I’ve been doing this, and I’m just so excited. I’m fin to do the Benjamin Button!” expressed a happy Kellz. Check out the behind-the-scenes and stay tuned for the full video, coming June 13th!

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OMARION TALKS “THE AWAKENING” & SOCIAL NETWORKING

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

We met up with Omarion to talk about his new mixtape “The Awakening,” how he interacts with fans and his views on social networking.

Previously: Omarion – The Awakening (Mixtape)

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NEWS: BEYONCE ADDRESSES “4″ ALBUM LEAK

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

After the unfortunate leak of B’s new album 4, three weeks in advance of the release date (June 28th), she has broken her silence on the subject. Read the message she posted on her Facebook page below.

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CHRIS BROWN COVERS ‘THE SOURCE’

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Chris Breezy covers the Summer Heat (June / July) issue of The Source which hits news stands on June 20th.

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VIDEO: RIHANNA BRINGS OUT DRAKE AT ‘LOUD’ TOUR STOP IN TORONTO

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

Rihanna made her Toronto fans get loud last night at the Air Canada Centre at her “LOUD” tour stop, bringing out their hometown hero — Drake. Drizzy, performed his solo single “Over” and DJ Khaled’s “I’m on One” before their chart-topping collaboration “What’s My Name?”

“I can’t really do this next song without my partner in crime,” he told the audience before bringing Rihanna back out.

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THISISRNB X DJ CARISMA’S “COOKIE JAR” (WEEK OF 6/6)

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MIX-SHOWS, MUSIC |

A day late, sorry, but here is this weeks edition of DJ Carisma’s “Cookie Jar”. As you have noticed Carisma has been absent from the show lately. Well, our Cali DJ friend was blessed with the birth of a baby girl!! She will be one very musical child, as her mother continued to tear down clubs and radio while pregnant! You can send all your best wishes to Carisma at Twitter.com/djcarisma or in the comments section below. Joining Abby in the studio this week as the guest DJ was Power 106′s DJ Inferno, and he goes in! So press that play, and enjoy!!

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NEW MUSIC/EMERGING ARTIST: ROBBY BLACKWELL PRESENTS “KILLER”

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in EMERGING ARTISTS, MUSIC |

Introducing emerging artist — Robby Blackwell (Dallas, TX) and his debut single, “Killer”. Rumor has it, Robby recently signed with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds record label.

Robby Blackwell channels a world where all sounds live simultaneously with artistic expression to bring you an experience that is bold, adventurous and moving. His versatile music escapes all genres. Robby’s focus is to exceed possibilities representing a new generation of innovators and luminaries. His goal is just not to be relevant but to be the cause and effect of the future. Robby Blackwell is a unique experience that is completely different than your own. The music is full of electrifying guitar passages, restrained rhythms and lush melodies, yet with raw emotions not to be taken lightly. His debut single “Killer” is just a taste of his forthcomings.

For more info on Robby and his EPK, Click Here.

What do you think?

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THROWBACK: TOM TOM CLUB – GENIUS OF LOVE

Posted on June 8th, 2011 by Brian in WEEKLY THROWBACK |

Tom Tom Club is an American new wave band founded in 1981 by husband-and-wife team Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz, both also known for being bandmembers of Talking Heads.

Probably one of the most sampled records of all time.

Who sampled this?

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