Archive for August 19th, 2011

ESTER DEAN TALKS ABOUT HER DEBUT ALBUM

Singer/Songwriter Ester Dean is finally preparing her first solo album. “We’re working on picking songs right now,” she told Billboard’s The Juice. The “Drop It Low” singer is shooting for a sound that suits her unique voice, which she calls “hard” and “raspy.”

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TEAIRRA MARI ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING & ASSAULTING A POLICE OFFICER

Teairra Mari was arrested for drunk driving after crashing her vehicle in Beverly Hills early this morning.

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NIKKI JEAN – MY LOVE (LYRIC VIDEO)

If you are unfamiliar with Nikki Jean or haven’t heard her debut album Pennies In A Jar, this is a good way to be introduced. The singer/songwriter put together quite a great album, working with legends such as Bob Dylan, Carly Simon, Carole King and more, plus the man that introduced us to her, Lupe Fiasco. This is a lyric video Nikki made herself for the album cut “My Love.” Check it out!


BEHIND THE SCENES OF BEYONCE’S ’4 INTIMATE NIGHTS (PART 1) (VIDEO)

For those unable to experience Mrs. Knowles Carters’ “4 Intimate Nights With Beyonce” affair at the Roseland Ballroom, check out this official behind the scene footage, which shows commentary from her all female band, to how historical of an impression this event will forever leave in our souls. <—-Yeah, a bit dramatic ehh?


NEW MUSIC: MALEEK – SOUNDPROOF (MIXTAPE)

Heavy Hitters own Global Vito presents the debut from rising singer/songwriter Maleek Leggett. If you remember we posted his song “Broken Promises” previously. The multi-talented NYC bred artist now returns with a 12 track mixtape.

Give it a listen below, and let us know what you think.

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ADELE LIVE AT HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM (VIDEO)

A couple nights ago folks who attended the Hollywood Palladium received an incredible show from British chart topper Adele. Here is a fan video captured on an iPhone or Andriod (who knows), but you can tell two things,

1. The crowd seems a tad young, who says the youth don’t enjoy good music?
2. Adele no longer needs to perform at her shows, she just needs to be there, have the band play and let the crowd perform.

FYI the screaming does get annoying after awhile.


TONY BENNETT FEAT. AMY WINEHOUSE – BODY AND SOUL

It seems legendary jazz singer Tony Bennett recorded a duet with late British singer Amy Winehouse which is said to be her ‘final recording’. The song, a remake of a classic jazz record, ‘Body and Soul.’

All proceeds from the single will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation – a children’s charity.

FYI- Kanye “Watch The Throne” West is said to be preparing to remix Winehouse’s classic album ‘Back To Black’ for a September release.


THE-DREAM SHOOTS VIDEO FOR “LONG GONE” OFF 1977 (PHOTOS)

The-Dream recently announced he would be shooting a video for his Love vs. Money favorite “Fancy” soon, but yesterday Terius shot the first visual for a track off his upcoming free LP, 1977 in Brooklyn. Check out photos after the break.

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