Archive for August 2nd, 2011

VIDEO: JAKE & PAPA – MAKE IT UP TO YOU

Formally from the group, Brutha, Jake & Papa break off, explore and create R&B their own way. Still signed to Island Def Jam, they’ve dropped 6 videos in the past 4 months, a mixtape titled “Destination Short Stay 2″ and have officially dropped their next single Talk Box with R.Kelly. R.KELLY!! Geez. That hardly gives them time to sleep and make babies eat!

I personally have been a fan since day 1 and have been knockin’ their mixtape as if I’m the 3rd member of their duo. If you haven’t yet check out their mixtape below.

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BEYONCE SHOOTS “PARTY” VIDEO IN TRAILER PARK

Beyoncé headed to the rural parts of New Jersey to shoot her new music video on Tuesday (Aug. 2). According to various reports, the retro-themed clip was for “Party,” her collaboration with André 3000, off her platinum-certified album 4. The visuals, filmed in South Brunswick’s Oakdale Mobile Home Park, called for flashy fashions, a red muscle car, and colorfully-dressed dancers. Solange and Kelly Rowland joined B on set, while eager fans scouted out the location and snapped up some camera phone pics.

According to Video Static, B is also planning to shoot a video for “Countdown” with “Sweet Dreams” director Adria Petty.

Get your first look at the “Party” visuals below.

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VIDEO: HAMILTON PARK – THING CALLED US

Atlantic Records burgeoning male R&B group Hamilton Park have finally released the video for their debut song, “Thing Called Us.” The emotional ballad is brought to life in an even more dramatic, heartfelt visual, directed by G-Visuals. The video has been described as, “A coming of age, urban ‘Romeo & Juliet’ meets a ‘Bronx Tale.’ Two souls; brought together by love and torn apart by circumstance. The story between Anthony and his girlfriend speaks to a deeper emotional issue that will surely hit home. You can feel the tension and emotion as every scene unfolds…

Check it out now. What do you think?


THISISRNB & BMI PRESENT: KNOW THEM NOW – TIMOTHY BLOOM, K’LA & WISH (VIDEO)

Last week, performing rights organization BMI held their coveted “Know Them Now” showcase in NYC. The event featured exciting emerging artists, Timothy Bloom (Interscope), K’La (Island Def Jam) and Wish (Jive). ThisisRnB TV covered the event and spoke with each of them prior to their performances. Check out the official footage above.


NEW MUSIC: CHRIS BROWN FEAT. KEVIN MCCALL – STRIP (NO TAGS)

UPDATED W/ UNTAGGED VERSION

Ladies, it seems the new music from Chris Brown is endless. Here is another brand new record, liberated by RnBXclusive, entitled “Strip” featuring Kevin McCall. It isn’t confirmed if this is off his upcoming mixtape “Boy In Detention,” due out August 5th, or not. It has tags, but sounds like another hot one for the Breezy stans.

In related news, Chris tweeted that he is planning to keep the recently leaked “Open Road (I Love Her)” record on his next album, Fortune. “I hope the fans love “OPEN ROAD” ! I’m keeping it on fortune! I’ll just add some stuff and mix it! Love you.” UPDATE: Here is the untagged version, enjoy!

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THE-DREAM TO RELEASE FREE LP THIS MONTH

Fans of The-Dream will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on his fourth album, but in the meantime the hitmaker has announced plans to release a free LP online later this month.

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JEREMIH & K’LA TALK LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS (VIDEO)

Chicago’s GoWhereHipHop caught up with Jeremih and new artist K’La at a recent T-Mobile Sidekick event. After some brief show footage the two artists answer questions about love & relationships. Jeremih admits his new love for Mya, talks turnoffs, and flirts with K’La, who admits her secret crush is Drake.