Ashanti paid a visit to BET 106 & Park earlier tonight for their tribute to the late Whitney Houston. The R&B star spoke about meeting Whitney, her inspiration, and how we should remember her.
Archive for February 13th, 2012
VIDEO: BJ THE CHICAGO KID – I WANT YOU BACK (CHICAGO EDITION)
BJ The Old Soul as I like to call him has released a brand new visual for his Pineapple Now-Laters cut “I Want You Back.” The exciting up and comer strolls the streets of Chicago, in a shiny tux and baseball cap, crooning feelings of regret for his lost love. BJ will release his anticipated album Pineapple Now-Laters on iTunes tomorrow, February 14th.
She had my nose open!!
RYAN TEDDER SAYS BEYONCE IS WORKING ON 2 PROJECTS FOR 2012
Much like Adele, said Ryan Tedder, Beyonce “steers the ship.” And the award-winning producer/songwriter has some idea of just where that ship is going. Tedder was speaking with press at the Grammy Awards after picking up an honor for contributing to Adele’s Album of the Year, 21, and his nomination for Producer of the Year. Asked what his next projects were for 2012, he said that B.o.B.’s next single would be out this week, and he’s had his hands on music for K’Naan, Gavin Degraw and some “Beyonce stuff.”
He said it goes “without saying” that Bey’s work will have some reflection on her newborn child Blue Ivy, but that “the conversations about her next album literally just happened.”
“You feed her the best that you have. She’s just a phenomenal filter… she can identify what the next thing is,” Tedder said of the megastar, noting that she has “two projects happening” this year. “You just let her go.”
Did we expect any less from B, 5 weeks since giving birth to her first child, Blue Ivy, she is getting back up on that horse for the remake of A Star Is Born, and possibly a new album.
NEW MUSIC: ELLE VARNER & KARINA PASIAN – LUV ME TOMORROW
Here we go…This is some dope Valentines music for you. Two of our favorite up and coming female artists, Elle Varner and Karina Pasian, have collaborated on this new track titled “Luv Me Tomorrow.” Production is handled by The Force, and this will be included on Elaborate Musik Orchestra’s forthcoming mixtape “Black Hero Theme Musik.” Elaborate Musik Orchestra ( EMO ) is the production company founded by producer Omen, and that consists of 7 Producers/Musicians, including himself and Audio BLK. Take a listen below!
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NEW MUSIC: LANCE DRUMMONDS & ADELINE – YOUR PRECIOUS LOVE
Inspired by the passion in R&B classics, crooner Lance Drummonds is gearing up to release his next project, “A Cover Story” early this spring. The EP is a compilation of timeless R&B songs, drawing from the works of such legendary names as Marvin Gaye, Babyface, and more.
The first offering from “A Cover Story” comes just in time for Valentine’s Day and features the beautiful and internationally recognized songstress, Adeline. Lance and Adeline showcase their heartfelt rendition of the passionate romantic ballad duet, “Your Precious Love” originally performed by legends, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
NEW MUSIC: BOBBY V & DJ SMALLZ – V-DAY (EP)
It is officially here! We are proud to bring you the brand new, special Valentines Day release from Bobby V and DJ Smallz, “V-Day.” The 11-track project features 6 brand new songs from the R&B hit-maker, including a remix to Keith Sweat’s latest single “Make You Say Ooh,” also contains 3 bonus cuts from Bobby’s last mixtape “Vitamin V.” Get into that V-Day mood with the brand new EP now!!
Tracklisting, Stream and Download below.
NEW MUSIC: KALEENA (OF DIRTY MONEY) – CHAMBER OF DIARIES (MIXTAPE)
Kalenna shares her story on her solo mixtape Chamber of Diaries. Hosted by Atlanta’s DJ Kash, the free download includes 16 original tracks plus her freestyle over Drake’s “The Motto.” The Dirty Money diva calls on heavy-hitters such as Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Ryan Tedder, D’Mile, First Born, and She’kspere.
“I want people to know that I have experienced a lot of the same struggles they have faced in their lives,” explained Kalenna. “At the same time I want be a role model for my fans by keeping two feet on the ground and standing for what I believe in.”
Tracklisting and Download below.
ASHANTI PERFORMS ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA, COVERS WHITNEY HOUSTON’S “I HAVE NOTHING” (VIDEO)
Ashanti paid homage to her idol Whitney Houston with a stirring performance on “Good Morning America.” The R&B singer covered Houston’s classic “I Have Nothing,” which she has performed live before, and tweeted about the loss of the late legend.
“I still can not believe we have lost one of the most, powerful, soulful, soothing and classic voices of our time,” wrote Ashanti. “Her beauty, strength and poise touched millions around the world. She paved they way for women such as myself and her music brought generations together. Every little girl sang a Whitney Houston song. Having the honor of her being in my video and being the huge icon that she was, she always seemed like your favorite aunty. My heart goes out to her daughter and family. RIP the Amazing Whitney Houston.”
She also spoke with host Robin Roberts and performed her new single “The Woman You Love.” See the video clips below.
