Archive for November 10th, 2011

NEW MUSIC: JOHN WEST FEAT. BIG SEAN – ALREADY THERE

Posted on November 10th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Soulman John West returns with some more great tuneage for our ears. The Louisiana native teams up with Big Sean on his newest single “Already There.” The radio-ready, feel-good song, driven by catchy keys and heavy drums, lead John as he sings, “I ain’t got a dollar, but I’m feeling like a millionaire.”

The Brian Kennedy-produced track lifted off of West’s upcoming debut album via Mercury/Island Def Jam, and the video has already been shot for the single. Listen to the new joint now, and find out how the collaboration came about after the jump.

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CARL THOMAS GIVES AWAY UNRELEASED MUSIC

Posted on November 10th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

In anticipation for the release of his comeback album, Conquer, Carl Thomas has reached into his vault and sprung a leak. The soulful R&B singer has offered fans the chance to hear some unreleased music, and win some prizes via his Facebook page.

Head over to Carl’s official Facebook page to Like, Share and enter his new contest. The new album Conquer will be in stores December 6th.

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VIDEO: MATEO – SAY IT’S SO

Posted on November 10th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

Mateo is on a quest for love in the anticipated video for “Say It’s So,” his latest single featuring Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz. The singer/songwriter passes by a mystery woman on the Brooklyn Bridge and stares out from a window overlooking the NYC skyline. Will he find what he’s looking for? Mateo’s EP ‘Love and Stadiums II’ will be released to iTunes on December 6 via Kerry “Krucial” Brothers’ label Krucial Noise.

Check it out. What do you think?

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BEHIND THE SCENES: MARIO IN THE STUDIO, ANNOUNCES ALBUM TITLE

Posted on November 10th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES, NEWS |

Mario is planning a new webisode video series titled Mario Mondays, in which the R&B vocalist will release a new video clip each week, mostly behind the scenes footage in the studio, touring and more. Check out the first video which finds Mario in the studio with Yesi Ortiz and Eric Bellinger working on new music. At the end of the clip Mario announces the title for his forthcoming album will be “Restoration.”

Stay tuned!

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MARY J. BLIGE & AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESENT: UNSTAGED (PSA)

Posted on November 10th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Mary J. Blige invites fans to tune-in as her journey continues with a livestreamed concert from Club Nokia in Los Angeles, and directed by Adam Shankman, on November 17, 2011 11PM ET / 8PM PT. Part of UNSTAGED an original series from American Express, in partnership with YouTube and VEVO.

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MONICA HONORED AT ASCAP ‘WOMEN BEHIND THE MUSIC’ EVENT

Posted on November 10th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS, PHOTOS |

ASCAP Rhythm & Soul celebrated the achievements of Monica at its 3rd Annual Women Behind the Music Series in New York City on Wednesday night. The industry event honors women in music including artists, songwriters, managers, attorneys, label executives, and music publishers. In addition to the R&B songstress, music industry executives Phillana Williams and Mona Scott-Young were recognized.

“Still overwhelmed by tonight, I’m blessed beyond measure to experience the things I have in work & life itself,” tweeted a grateful Monica, who is readying her album New Life for an early 2012 release.

Other attendees included Ne-Yo and Roc Nation signee Bridget Kelly.

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T-PAIN UNVEILS ‘EVOLVER’ TRACKLISTING

Posted on November 10th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

After some serious delays T-Pain unveils the star-studded tracklisting for his fourth album rEVOLVEr, available December 6. The follow-up to his 2008 platinum-plus-selling album Thr33 Ringz is loaded with guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Pitbull, Wiz Khalifa, R. Kelly, Bei Maejor, E-40, and two songs with Chris Brown.

“rEVOLVEr is drawn from seven albums’ worth of material,” explained T-Pain. “There are so many different things on this album. I couldn’t settle on what I wanted to include, but the final result I think will really hit all of my fans and different audiences.”

Check the 17-song deluxe tracklisting below.

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RIHANNA BACKSTAGE WITH STARGATE IN NORWAY

Posted on November 10th, 2011 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES |

In the latest episode of Rihanna’s countdown to Talk That Talk, go behind the scenes of her recent LOUD tour stop in Oslo, Norway. The pop queen is greeted by her frequent collaborators, hitmaking duo Stargate, along with some fans. Rihanna then has a jam session with her band, covering some Bob Marley.

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