Archive for September 21st, 2011

NEW MUSIC: MATEO FEAT. ALICIA KEYS – SAY IT’S SO

Posted on September 21st, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Singer/songwriter/producer Mateo is plotting the release of his first official EP debut (Love & Stadiums II the EP) for late October. The burgeoning star held a private listening event last night for the new set, including his brand new single “Say It’s So” which features additional vocals from Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. Quite the co-sign for the young crooner, who was presented with a special message from Alicia at last night’s event. The EP will surely solidify Mateo as more than another artist on the rise, but a true talent and soon to be household name.

Take a listen to “Say It’s So” below, and head over to iTunes to pick it up now!

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FRANK OCEAN INTERVIEW ON HOT 97 WITH ANGIE MARTINEZ

Posted on September 21st, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS, NEWS |

Frank Ocean rarely does interviews. But today, I guess he was feeling like sharing and spoke with Angie Martinez for the first time on New York’s Hot 97.

Part 1: Frank speaks on being enigmatic and fame.

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Part 2: Frank talks about his experiences on working with Jay-Z, Kanye West and Beyoncé.

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Part 3: No album date set yet. Frank hopes to be part of the upcoming Watch The Throne concerts and shows off his marijuana card.

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NEW MUSIC: SYLEENA JOHNSON FEAT. TWEET – ANGRY GIRL

Posted on September 21st, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Syleena Johnson is preparing for the release of her fifth studio album Chapter V: Underrated, due September 27th. Take a listen to the official second single “Angry Girl” featuring Tweet. The two soulstresses coo to all the upset women out there, and how their energy will affect future relationships.

What do you think?

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RIHANNA REVEALS “WE FOUND LOVE” SINGLE COVER & LYRICS

Posted on September 21st, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Rihanna is building anticipation for her upcoming sixth album by releasing tidbits of information to her fans via Facebook and Twitter. She first unveiled her new “R” logo and today she unwrapped the cover art and lyrics to her first single “We Found Love.” The song, produced by Calvin Harris, is expected to hit radio tomorrow.

See the lyrics below.

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VIDEO: JAKE & PAPA – POETRY IN MOTION

Posted on September 21st, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

Burgeoning R&B duo Jake & Papa release another brand new visual, this time for “Poetry In Motion,” off their well received mixtape “Destination Short Stay II.”

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VIDEO: THE-DREAM – LONG GONE

Posted on September 21st, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

This joint recently became my favorite off 1977. Terius finally releases the visual for “Long Gone,” (which he shot in NYC about a month ago). The video for the melodic track finds the hit-maker contemplating his relationship. While he may spoil his girlfriend with the finer things in life, Rolls Royce and fancy dinners, inside he knows the relationship is over.

The heart says…

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RAY J & FABOLOUS ALTERCATION FOOTAGE (VIDEO)

Posted on September 21st, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in GOSSIP, NEWS |

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You knew someone had it! TMZ releases some footage from the alleged fight between Ray J & Fabolous. While you can’t see Fab, or see anything much at all, you do hear Fab say “don’t touch me,” which they did mention, and it does seem to show 50 was instigating it, you know that’s what he does, even if it was jokes.

50 spoke with Funkmaster Flex on Hot 97 last night, offering his take on the altercation. He claims Ray J tapped Fabolous on the shoulder and swung at him, but Fab wasn’t hurt. “There was a swing, but it didn’t land on nothing, so you can’t call it a punch,” he said.

“Fab is looking at him like he’s crazy,” added 50, whose new album is due in November. “He said, ‘Whoa. Have you lost your mind right now?’”

The G-Unit mogul corroborated with what Fabolous said earlier, hinting that Ray J may have been on something. “I think [Ray J] had a little bit of juice in him.”

50 stepped in to break it up before things escalated further. “I pushed Fab and his brother Paul to the side. It wasn’t really a good look.”

You know you are going to click that play button even if this footage doesn’t show much.

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NEW MUSIC: DJ KOMORI FEAT. CASSIE – SOUND OF LOVE

Posted on September 21st, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

For those of you anticipating Cassie’s official return single “King Of Hearts,” or even if you are not at all, here is something to hold you over or give an honest listen to. The full version of the model/singer’s collaboration with Japan’s DJ Komori. A poppy, uptempo house jam entitled “Sound of Love,” which finds Cassie showing her newfound talent for dance records, and actually has some appeal.

If you are in the mood for something uptempo, check this out. What do you think?

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