Archive for July 1st, 2011

THISISRNB RADIO PODCAST 5 (JULY 4TH WEEKEND MIX)

I wasn’t planning on doing a new Podcast this week, but there is so much new music I decided to do a straight mix for this July 4th Holiday Weekend. This is not our normal Podcast format — there is 0 talking, no Top 5 Countdown, no News — just music. Including a couple exclusives we have for you. I hope you enjoy it, and have a great weekend!!

As usual follow the jump for the tracklisting and download links. Let us know what you think? UPDATE: Links Fixed.

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NEW MUSIC: CARL HENRY FEAT. VADO – ALL THAT I KNOW (HOT OR FLOP)

Here is a new record for you to review. This joint has been getting a big push for adds this holiday weekend. It has already received play on 6 stations in the Tri-State / New England area, so let us know what you think. Carl Henry is a Montreal based singer/songwriter who has been making moves internationally and hopes to expand his voice in the States with new single “All That I Know” featuring Harlem MC, Vado. The title track from his 3rd album, it is produced by Boi-1da. What do you think?

Carl Henry feat. Vado – All That I Know


THROWBACK: MONTELL JORDAN – SOMETHIN’ 4 DA HONEYZ

Just a lil somethin’ to get that Summer holiday weekend started!


VIDEO: CYNTHIA ERIVO ROCKS ‘THE SPLASH’

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This week’s episode of The Splash sees songbird Cynthia Erivo soar.

Hailing from London, the pint-sized powerhouse has packed a wealth of experience into a relatively short period of time. Having sung back up for Jessie J, opened for Fantasia, and gained a strong underground buzz while doing so, Erivo recently signed on for the UK touring version of ‘Sister Act – The Musical’. Kicking off in September, the show will see Erivo star as Doloris – a role made famous by Whoopi Goldberg and more recently by Patina Miller.

If you aren’t familiar with Cynthia yet, that’s fine, but we highly suggest you check this out!


BEHIND THE SCENES: JASON DERULO – THE MAKING OF “DON’T WANNA GO HOME”

Watch the process from beginning to end as Jason Derulo takes you in the studio with him and the Fliptones for a special look at the recording of “Don’t Wanna Go Home”!


CONTEST: ARTISTS – ENTER TO WIN A CHANCE TO OPEN FOR JILL SCOTT ON TOUR! + 25K

Attention Unsigned Singers Over 21 and Over – Win a Chance at 25,000 Dollars also a chance to Tour with Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton.

This summer Myspace Music and Budweiser have partnered up in order to feature an undiscovered talent to open up for R&B crooners such as Jill Scott and Anthony Hamilton at this years Budweiser Superfest tour. On top of having this one in a lifetime opportunity, the grand prize winner will also walk away with $25,000 in their pocket. Below are the instructions on how to join in on this rare opportunity!

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VIDEO: BEYONCE ON ABC ‘GOOD MORNING AMERICA’ CONCERT SERIES

Beyonce captivated Central Park earlier this morning, at the ‘Good Morning America’ concert series. The worldwide superstar discusses the release of her latest album, “4,” her next film, giving back to fans and more. After the jump watch the self-proclaimed diva rip the runway with performances of “Run The World (Girls),” “Best Thing I Never Had,” “1+1″ and of course “Single Ladies.”

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VIDEO: ALICIA KEYS LIVE AT THE BEACON THEATRE (NYC)

Last night Alicia Keys celebrated the 10th Anniversary of her debut album, songs in A minor, in her hometown of New York City. The concert held at the Beacon Theatre was part of her “Piano & I: A One Night Only Event with Alicia Keys” series, which she previously brought to England, France and Los Angeles.

Surrounded by candles while seated at the piano, a Givenchy-clad Alicia played the groundbreaking album from top to bottom, mixing in other career-spanning hits and covers of DeBarge’s “Stay With Me,” Tupac’s “I Ain’t Mad at Cha,” and Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love.”

If you missed the show, you can stream it now, courtesy of VEVO and AOL.