Archive for January 6th, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: LUKE JAMES TALKS NEW EP #LUKE, DEBUT ALBUM, HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS, WOMAN & MORE

Posted on January 6th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS, NEWS, THISISRNB EXCLUSIVES |

If you aren’t familiar with the name Luke James, now is the time to pay attention. We have been featuring the emerging artist for some time now, and strongly believe he is one of the top artists to watch in 2012. James just released his first solo project, a free EP titled “#Luke” (Get It Here), and a simplistic but emotional video for his debut single “I Want You.” Luke is a New Orleans resident, he was previously in a group named Luke & Q, signed to Clive Davis’ J Records, through production team The Underdogs. When that fell through, Luke pursued songwriting, which recently lead to a solo artist deal through Mercury/Island Def Jam, through producer Danjahandz.

We recently had a very candid interview with Luke, where he spoke to us about his debut single “I Want You,” working with Beyonce and Melanie Fiona, his new EP, forthcoming debut album, what high school was like for him, how to impress woman, and more. (It’s a little bit of a lengthy read, but its worth it). Check it out below.

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BRANDY TALKS NEW ALBUM, ‘THE GAME’ SEASON 5 & MORE

Posted on January 6th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Brandy shares some details about her anticipated comeback album, along with talking about her role on Season 5 of BET’s ‘The Game’ during the hit TV shows premiere last night in Hollywood. The 32-year-old R&B veteran dished on her character (‘Chardonnay’), as well her new upcoming single and album.

“The album has a little bit for everybody, but the foundation of it is R&B, and that’s really what I’m excited about. Because I haven’t really done R&B music the way I should do it, in a very long time.”

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NEW MUSIC: TONY WILLIAMS FEAT. WALE, EMILIO ROJAS & MACKLEMORE – BLAZIN HIGH

Posted on January 6th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Here is some more new music from Tony Williams off his upcoming mixtape “Some of My Best Rappers Are Friends,” which is dropping Friday, the 13th. This is mostly a rap joint featuring Wale, Emilio Rojas & Macklemore, it is produced by Oddz N Endz.

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SPOTTED: BEYONCE STEPS OUT IN NYC, STILL PREGNANT

Posted on January 6th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS, PHOTOS |

Beyoncé put the rumors to rest when she stepped out in New York City on Thursday night. Amidst reports that she has already given birth to her first child, a very pregnant B was photographed outside a Manhattan office building with her mother Tina Knowles. When the paparazzi started flashing, her bodyguards tried to get in the way, but a gracious B said, “Leave them alone, it’s fine.” She is reportedly nine months pregnant and due any day now.

Beyonce’s official Twitter account (@beyonce) saw a 146% gain in followers (despite how she’s yet to Tweet a single missive) after false rumors started to swirl on Dec. 27 that she had gone into labor.

See pics after the jump.

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NEW MUSIC: ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT FEAT. ERYKAH BADU – AFRO BLUE

Posted on January 6th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Piano virtuoso, and jazz musician Robert Glasper will release his much-anticipated album Black Radio on February 28 via Blue Note. Take a listen to the sweet sonic pleasantries of the first release from the project, “Afro Blue,” which features Erykah Badu. It is a remake of Mongo Santamaria​’s original record, later popularized by John Coltrane​. According to Glasper, “Erykah loves flutes, so I arranged this song with flutes in it. This song was recorded during the time she was on the Rock The Bells tour. Luckily she was able to come in and do the song.” The album Black Radio also boasts collaborations with Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michele, Lalah Hathaway, Bilah, Lupe Fiasco and more.

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See the album tracklist below.

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NEW MUSIC: SAMMIE – BOUNCE BACK

Posted on January 6th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Here is a recent leak from singer/songwriter Sammie. The track titled “Bounce Back,” is produced by Cornaboyz. Sammie is currently working on his new album, he is also a co-writer of Tank’s great new ballad single “Next Breath.”

Sammie – Bounce Back

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DONDRIA ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE, PUSHES BACK MIXTAPE

Posted on January 6th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Dondria shares some good and bad news for all her fans. The good news, she has the first single from her sophomore album ready, and she is getting close to finishing the album. The bad news, her anticipated third Dondria Duets mixtape, which was expected to be released today, has been pushed back. She doesn’t give a new date yet, but today is Dondria’s birthday, so be sure to hit her up on Twitter and send her some B-Day wishes.

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MIGUEL WGCI BIG JAM 2011 INTERVIEW WITH GOWHEREHIPHOP

Posted on January 6th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

Miguel talks with GWHH’s A-J-A Cover”It”Girl on his New Year’s resolution, his greatest Eddie Murphy impersonation, where he looks to find his queen, and all about his one of a kind signature swag!

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