Archive for June 30th, 2011

VIDEO: BEYONCE – THE YEAR OF 4 (DOCUMENTARY)

Beyoncé gave fans a rare look inside her world during the half-hour special “Beyoncé: Year of 4,” which premiered on MTV earlier tonight. The documentary followed the superstar’s personal and artistic journey over the past year.

After enjoying some down time at the end of her “I Am…” tour, B gets back to business, gearing up for her fourth solo album 4. She is shown practicing choreography, jetting around the world, shooting the video for “Run the World (Girls),” and narrowing down her album with help from her team and Jay-Z.

Watch the full documentary now!

Previously: Meet The Dancers Behind Beyonce’s “Run The World (Girls)”


ALICIA KEYS TO LIVE STREAM NEW YORK CITY SHOW

Alicia Keys hot off her well received BET Awards performance and 1 night only Los Angeles concert will deliver her much anticipated homecoming New York City show to anyone with an internet connection. The R&B megastar, who just released the 10th Anniversary Edition of her debut album, songs in A minor, has partnered up with AOL to offer a live stream of the NYC concert.

The concert series which she titled “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event With Alicia Keys,” will stream live on AOL Sessions at 9:30 pm EST. It is sure to be an amazing show, and possibly deliver a few surprises.

Will you be watching?


VIDEO: TEYANA TAYLOR – HER ROOM (MARVIN’S ROOM REMIX)

Teyana Taylor releases the visual for her “Marvin’s Room” Remix — “Her Room.” Co-starring Omarion, the black and white clip finds the tone Teyana cooing to her ex, reflecting on their old love, and dismissing his new one. Will they get back together? Find out in the sensual video now.


NEW MUSIC: K. MICHELLE – ACURA INTEGURL (REMIX)

Kimberly is back with a new leak off her forthcoming mixtape “S.T.O.R.M.,” and she is venting over her label, industry bs and more on top of Frank Ocean’s “Acura Integurl.” We know K, we know. Maybe with LA Reid at the helm he can do what Jive hasn’t. Which is push a black girl who can really sang and has something to say!

K. Michelle – Acura Integurl (Remix)


NEW MUSIC: JESSE BOYKINS III – WAY OF A WAYFARER EP

The homie Jesse Boykins has finally delivered his brand new EP, “Way Of A Wayfarer.” While we have featured him plenty of times, to many of you he may still be an emerging artist. So, for those unsure of listening to something new, trust us on this. If you interested in soul music, over new soundscapes and inventive R&B please follow the jump and stream or download JB’s latest effort. Also check out the write up on him from Life&Times below.

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VIDEO: BEYONCE – RUN THE WORLD (GIRLS) (ALTERNATE VERSION)(DELUXE CUT)

If you were already a fan of Beyonce’s “Run The World (Girls)” video, as we are, and everyone we speak to is. Here is the special edition, alternate version, deluxe cut for your viewing pleasure (or until it gets removed from YouTube). This version is included in high def on the Deluxe Edition of 4, which you can buy in store or order online from Target. What do you think, which version do you like more?


BRYAN MICHAEL COX DISCUSSES STUDIO SESSIONS WITH AALIYAH

Bryan-Michael Cox speaks on his time working with Aaliyah before she passed. The tracks they created were “Come Over,” I Don’t Wanna Be” and “Missing You.” B. Cox also reveals that due to politics the songs were never released until after Aaliyah had passed away.


NEW MUSIC: ASIA BRYANT – IF YOU LOVE ME

Here is a brand new single from emerging artist – Asia Bryant. The ATL singer/songwriter teamed up with production team The Hipnotiks for this potential ladies anthem, “If You Love Me.” The first single off her debut EP “Analog Girl x Digital World,” which you can get on iTunes now. Check it out below, and tell us what you think?

Asia Bryant – If You Love Me