Archive for June 14th, 2011

RYAN LESLIE ‘INTERVIEW’ MAGAZINE FEATURE

The Talented Mr. Leslie, as I like to call him, has a feature in the latest edition of Interview magazine. The producer/artist talks about his early start in music, his first break, producing vs. performing, his new album “Les Is More,” future plans and more.

After the jump Ryan talks about his early start in music, and view some of their exclusive photo gallery.

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NEW MUSIC: LEDISI FEAT. JAHEIM – STAY TOGETHER

Grammy nominated songstress Ledisi released her brand new album Pieces of Me today! The set features production by Salaam Remi, KayGee, Mike City and Carvin Haggins & Ivan Barias. Fellow soul singer Jaheim makes a guest appearance on the lush “Stay Together” while John Legend lends his songwriting skills to the future classic “I Miss You Now”.

Preview her collab with Jahiem below, and you can pick up Pieces Of Me on iTunes or Amazon Now!


NEW MUSIC: BEI MAEJOR – BOUT THAT LIFE

The multi-talented Bei Maejor just released his remix to “I’m On One,” and it seems some hands got greedy, and leaked a new record from the Detroit native. Bei is having a party on “Bout That Life” and according to him “My song leaked so I figured I’d post it here before the hackers got it on their site…sucks but whatever yo. We Maejor“. Be apart of that life with Bei below.

Bei Maejor – Bout That Life

What do you think?


NEW MUSIC: LUDACRIS, LIL’ WAYNE & TREY SONGZ – SEX FACES

Ludacris, Lil’ Wayne & Trey Songz team up for a remake of Scarface & Devin The Dude’s “Fuck Faces,” with the aptly titled “Sex Faces”. Which, is the first offering from Rap-A-Lot Record’s 25th Anniversary album. Seems fitting to have Trey on a record with that title right? Ok, it’s not exactly an R&B song, but who cares its new Trigga and its good.

Ludacris, Lil’ Wayne & Trey Songz – Sex Faces


THISISRNB X DJ CARISMA’S “COOKIE JAR” (WEEK OF 6/13)

It’s that time again! Here is this weeks edition of DJ Carisma’s “Cookie Jar” for your listening pleasure. In the studio last night, as special guest DJ, the ladies welcomed the homie DJ Justincredible of Power 106. Carisma is still on her leave of absence, but check it out Just goes in and I think you will enjoy.


VIDEO: STEVIE WONDER X DOUG E. FRESH – RIBBON IN THE SKY

Yes, you read that correctly.

The Apollo Theater paid homage to Stevie Wonder last night as he was inducted into their Hall of Fame. Double R affiliate Mfeenz was in the house and filmed Harlem native Doug E. Fresh providing beatbox accompaniment for “Ribbon In The Sky” with the man of honor.


NEW MUSIC: KELLY ROWLAND FEAT. BIG SEAN – LAY IT ON ME

We brought you the first official preview during our most recent ThisisRnB Radio podcast, and now here is the full, untagged version. Kelly Row teams up with Big Sean for “Lay It On Me” the next single off her anticipated album Here I Am (July 26th). The Hit-Boy production is a nice uptempo, which should do good for Kelly with its Top 40 radio appeal. Hear it now! What do you think?

Kelly Rowland feat. Big Sean – Lay It On Me


LLOYD – KING OF HEARTS (FINAL TRACKLIST)

Lloyd is hitting from all angles of the romance spectrum on his forthcoming album King Of Hearts (due July 5th). Mr. Romance and his partner/label boss Polow Da Don have aligned an all-star team of collaborators for the “Lay It Down” singers fourth studio album. The 11 track set boasts cameos from R. Kelly, Trey Songz, Chris Brown, Keri Hilson, Andre 3000, Lil’ Wayne and more. UPDATE: When Lloyd vlogged the album was finally done, we should have known they made some last minute changes. The young goldie switched up the song order and added some tracks to his much anticipated new album.

Follow the jump to peep the New Official tracklisting and let us know what you think. Will Polow’s claims of the album being a classic hold true?

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