Archive for February 14th, 2012

NEW MUSIC: J. VALENTINE – LOVE & OTHER DRUGS (MIXTAPE)

The music keeps coming when it’s loves holiday. J. Valentine has been on his grind for some time, he is an experienced songwriter and has some famous friends who appear on his new EP. The singer/songwriter blesses the ladies and his fans with the V-Day release “Love & Other Drugs.” The project includes 7 original songs, produced by Song Dynasty, and features from Chris Brown, Tank, LeToya Luckett and more.

Follow the jump for the tracklisting, and download.

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NEW MUSIC: JAKE & PAPA – SOMETHIN’ SOULFUL (MIXTAPE)

Jake & Papa are delivering for the ladies and the heart on Cupid’s day. The soulful brothers release their anticipated new mixtape “Somethin’ Soulful,” featuring 16 tracks of that sultry, sexy R&B they are becoming known for. It’s not one to miss, so make sure you follow the jump and click that download button.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: CHRIS BROWN’S “TURN UP THE MUSIC” VIDEO SHOOT

Go behind-the-scenes of the video shoot for Chris Brown’s latest single “Turn Up The Music.” The Pop star is wearing many shoes, as he co-directed, co-choreographed, danced and sang (well lip-sync) for the energetic visual.

“We wanted to make sure that people, when they watch this, they feel like they’re in this video,” explained co-director Godfrey Tabarez. “We wanted to give it personality, we wanted to make it fun, we wanted everybody to see this and wish they were there.”

Breezy calls the video his best work yet. “I’ll let you guys judge but this Turn Up the music video hands down is probably my best video by far!!!” he tweeted.


ARETHA FRANKLIN PAYS TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON

Before Whitney, there was Aretha. The Queen of Soul, who was the late-legends godmother, fittingly paid tribute to Whitney last night at a private concert at the McGlohon Theatre in Charlotte, NC. Check out Franklin’s emotional tribute to the star she helped guide since childhood.


JANET JACKSON REMEMBERS WHITNEY HOUSTON

Janet Jackson speaks about the untimely passing of Whitney Houston during her interview on Anderson Cooper. The full interview is scheduled to air February 20th on CNN.


NEW MUSIC: ESTELLE – WONDERFUL LIFE (LYRIC VIDEO)

Estelle debuts her brand new song and third single “Wonderful Life” off her new album All of Me, in stores February 28th. The feel-good tune is delivered with a touching lyric video. Watch and listen below. If you are feeling it, pick it up on iTunes now!


NEW MUSIC: USHER – CLIMAX (PROD. BY DIPLO)

WELL. WOW. We heard Usher was working with Diplo for a potential new single from his forthcoming album. And it seems the R&B megastar is feeling festive with the V-Day spirit, as he has just released their brand new song, titled “Climax.” This joint is a crazy mix of soul and electro, strung together by an amazing falsetto from Usher. Take a listen below… What do you think??

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NEW MUSIC: AUSTIN BROWN – MENAGE-A-TROIS

Austin Brown, the nephew of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, premieres his new song “Menage a Trois.” The 26-year-old son of Rebbie Jackson, the eldest child of the Jackson family, has been impressing audiences and listeners around the world as he builds on his burgeoning career. The multi-talented up and comer delivers more of that classic sound on his latest song.

“Valentine’s Day seemed like the perfect time to debut my new song ‘Menage a Trois,’ which is about a love triangle and what happens when you unexpectedly fall in love with two different women at the same time,” Brown tells AOL Music. “It’s a situation I strongly recommend avoiding if you can help it,” he shares with a laugh.

“Musically, the song was influenced by classic Motown and Stax records. We wanted to create a song that channeled the Temptations and the Four Tops with James Jamerson on the bass,” Austin revealed. “I wrote and produced the song with my writing partners Scott Bruzenak and Tommy Parker. The three of us refer to ourselves as the Backpack Kids. We all come from different backgrounds and styles,” the young singer explained of his collaborators.

Take a listen now!! What do you think??