K. Michelle is back again, dishing out more content, deserving of your attention. The powerhouse vocalist covers another of her favorite records, “My Immortal” by Evanescence, for her upcoming mixtape “S.T.O.R.M..” This is a classic record, and not something anyone can cover, but K does it justice. I wish she had the heavy rock bridge though, and would have taken it just a little bit higher, but you can feel her authenticity, and it showcases another side of her.
What do you think?
Following a statement from Mary J. Blige’s camp that the recent leak with Nicki Minaj was fake, we get a new official song from the Queen of R&B & Hip Hip Soul entitled “Hero.” It is a strong, empowering ballad, featuring Mary’s classic vocal. However, there is no confirmation yet, if this will appear on MJB’s forthcoming My Life II: The Journey Continues album, which is slated to drop on September 20th. Mary has also penned the theme song for the upcoming film The Help. Check this out for now. What do you think?
Chris Brown and Odd Future are burying the hatchet on their Twitter feud. Following their heated exchange of words over the past month, the fellas have decided to put it all behind them and move on.
Earlier today, a video surfaced of Odd Future crooner Frank Ocean being chased down by Chris’ affiliates while driving in his BMW through Los Angeles. They screamed obscenities as they pulled up alongside him. The video added more fire to their escalating feud, but both parties are ready to call it quits before things get dangerous.
Up top Beyoncé gets ready for her second concert in France in the lead-up to the Glastonbury festival. Follow the jump to see the superstar light up the stage as only B can.
With the BET Awards literally just a few days away, the anticipation for Urban music’s biggest night is heating up. With performances from the likes of Beyonce, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Trey Songz, Mary J. Blige and many more, the show will most likely be the talk of the town.
BET has aired its ‘Nomination Special,’ hosted by none other than featured performer Kelly Rowland and ‘The Game’s’ Pooch Hall. Check it out!
Heavily sought-after, multi-platinum songwriter Claude Kelly recently spoke with ThatGrapeJuice, and one of their topics of discussion was — if he was given the role of executive producing a new Ciara record, which direction would he take her in and why?
Claude spoke openly saying,
I think Ciara is an easy one. Like when she first came out she was like an Atlanta down South chick that all the girls loved and boys wanted to be with. She was cool, the life of the party.
I think she needs to go back to that field; like very much base, drum-driven dance records, but also very fun, catchy Pop on top of it. A little less mysterious and dark and you know steamy. More “I’m your girl next door with the fly body, who can dance and who has fun”. Like that fun summer time bop she had, when she did ‘1,2 Step’ and ‘Goodies’. I love that stuff. And I think that stuff is honestly missing on the radio and I think she can do it.
What do you think, do you think Claude is right?
Claude also mentioned he is working on bringing Tamia back. He currently has 5 or 6 songs on her new album.
“Tamia’s new album is so awesome, she can sing her ass off. I mean REALLY sing, we took some chances, we’re doing some classic, beautiful R&B as well as some simple things, but it’s good beautiful singing and storytelling. I believe she’s shooting for a late summer release.”
Estelle dives into summer with the video for “Break My Heart,” the first single from her third album All of Me. The breezy visual, filmed in Malibu and co-directed by Iren Brown and Chris Robinson, stars Rick Ross and actor Omari Hardwick (For Colored Girls), who plays her love interest.
Still waiting on the official web release, this is the BET premiere rip. Check it out. What do you think?
Alicia’s been reliving her iconic career with the intimate “Key’s Moments” posts. Now she wants YOU to join the “songs in A minor” 10th anniversary celebration! Alicia is asking fans to upload cover songs, dance routines, testimonials and more. Show Alicia what “songs in A minor” means to you!
Log-in to YouTube and reply to this video with your cover of your favorite Alicia Keys track and Alicia might share your video with all of her fans!
