Archive for September, 2011

TANK TALKS ABOUT HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM ‘SAVIOR,’ FIRST SINGLE “COMPLIMENTS,” WRITING FOR BOTH SEXES

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Tank speaks with ThisisRnB TV about his forthcoming new album ‘Savior,’ the lead single “Compliments,” his style of writing for both men & women, and staying consistent with releasing new material.


MUSIC: TYRESE FEAT. BRANDY – REST OF OUR LIVES

Tyrese and Brandy have teamed up for the heartfelt, love song duet, “Rest Of Our Lives.” The most anticipated new song off Tyrese’s forthcoming album Open Invitation. An unfinished version of the record leaked about a month ago, but the final has now surfaced. A perfect wedding song, and potential classic. Check it out below, and remember Open Invitation will hit stores November 1st.

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What do you think?


VIDEO: LEDISI – SO INTO YOU

Ledisi releases the new video for her latest single “So Into You,” off her album Pieces Of Me. Nice visual for the soulful, grown love song.


VIDEO: ADELE – SOMEONE LIKE YOU

Adele has released the official video for her second single “Someone Like You,” off her worldwide mega successful sophomore album, 21. The British songstress takes a subtle approach with the simple black and white visual, shot in Paris, directed by Jake Nava.

Sometimes the strength of a song, and vocal are all you need — no need for fancy lighting, sets or visual effects. Perfect emotion…Enjoy!


L.A. REID TALKS ABOUT DISCOVERING USHER AND USHER BRINGING HIM JUSTIN BIEBER

Epic Chairman, CEO and X-Factor judge, L.A. Reid chats with Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson while promoting the show. He talks about discovering Usher at 14 and how their first meeting went. He also shares the call from Usher bringing him then-unknown teen sensation Justin Bieber.


VIDEO: T-PAIN FEAT. LILY ALLEN & WIZ KHALIFA – 5 O’ CLOCK

T-Pain is coming home in the Erik White-directed video for “5 O’Clock,” the Lily Allen-sampled single from his upcoming album rEVOLVEr. During a late night at the club, Teddy P. gets a text from his girl reminding him of the time. He puts on his trench coat and hurries home, bumping into Wiz Khalifa as he strolls through Amsterdam’s Red Light District.

The song is basically about me being where I am at a club. I’m just taking too long and Lily wants me to come home right now,” explained T-Pain. “And it happens a lot with me in real life, so why not make a song about it? She doesn’t care where I am or what I’m doing, she just wants me to come home. But she needs me, she needs her hubby.”

Teddy’s back!


NEW MUSIC: ANTOINE DUNN – CAN’T FORGET

The fresh new sound of Antoine Dunn’s debut single, “Can’t Forget,” hit the airwaves on Monday, September 19th. As his smooth and soulful sound infiltrated new markets—including Chicago, New Orleans, and Los Angeles—the song quickly found it’s way up the ladder, landing at #1 most added song on the Urban AC Charts. In its first week at radio, Dunn’s intoxicating voice was picked up by 19 radio stations and found its way ahead of long standing, respected R&B and Soul artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Cee Lo ft. Melanie Fiona and Mary J Blige.

Antoine Dunn is pouring his heart into the Soul music arena revealing the true spirit of his music, unbridled and unmasked. This new single, “Can’t Forget,” is but an introduction to his dynamic sound. Its infectious melody leaves a lingering echo in the listener’s mind, where they simply “Can’t Forget.”

THOUGHTS?


VIDEO: VERSE SIMMONDS – TEARS OF JOY

Verse Simmonds releases an official video for “Tears Of Joy,” a favorite off his latest mixtape ‘Sex Tape Chronicles 2.’ The black and white visual, directed by Damian Marcano, highlights the mesmerizing synth heavy track with sexy scenes, and an argument between Verse and his lady. DOPE!