Archive for February 24th, 2012

SWV REVEAL THE “I MISSED US” ALBUM COVER

Posted on February 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

The sisters are back to share their voices once again, and they have just revealed the official album cover to I Missed Us. The ladies first album of new material in 15 years. It is preceded by the hot, 90′s inspired single “Co-Sign,” which they just released the brand new video, see it here. The fourth studio album from SWV is scheduled to hit stores April 17th.

Speaking on the meaning behind the album title, “I Missed Us” is a song on our album about a relationship, but we realized it can mean so many other things for many people. A relationship is a relationship and when you’re a part of something or someone for so long, whether a marriage, a friendship, etc., you missed what’s now gone. We (SWV) realized that we really missed “us” being together as a group. After trying so many names that was the one we all agreed on.”

What do you think of the album cover?? Are you looking forward to hear SWV’s new album?

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NEW MUSIC: VERSE SIMMONDS FEAT. AKON – KEEP IT 100

Posted on February 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC, THISISRNB EXCLUSIVES |

Verse Simmonds doesn’t want any shady ladies on the world premiere of his brand new song “Keep It 100″ featuring Akon. The “Boo Thang” singer/songwriter is prepping the release of his forthcoming mixtape “Sex, Love & Hip-Hop,” which will include this song, along with the recently released “Talk That.” Take a listen below, and stay tuned for the new mixtape, coming soon…

Verse Simmonds feat. Akon – Keep It 100

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NEW MUSIC: CHRIS BROWN – GETTIN MONEY (THROW THESE RACKS) (TAGS)

Posted on February 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Breezy back on that emcee ish, braggadocio joint, but can’t say he isn’t gettin racks. The man stays in the headlines, so what was on the girls camera phone that he didn’t want people to see… if that rumor is true, not good to snatch a phone and run off when you are on probation, probably common sense, but he could just smooth it over with her, maybe throw her some of these…

Chris Brown – Gettin’ Money (Throw These Racks) (TAGS)

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NEW MUSIC: ESTELLE FEAT. JANELLE MONAE – DO MY THING

Posted on February 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Estelle will finally see the release of her third studio album All of Me, this coming Tuesday (February 28). Take a listen to her anticipated collaboration “Do My Thing,” with the electric soul songstress, Janelle Monae. The Ne-Yo penned cut is bouncy, hand-clap based independent empowerment anthem. Check it out below…

Pre-Order Estelle’s All of Me Here or at Amazon.

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THE-DREAM SHOWS OFF THE RING HE BOUGHT RIHANNA & HIS PERSONAL MAYBACH + FULL BREAKFAST CLUB INTERVIEW

Posted on February 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS, NEWS |

During his recent promo run in NYC The-Dream invited JD from TheLifeFiles to take a ride through Manhattan real quick. The singer/songwriter showed off the massive onyx and gold ring he bought as a gift for Rihanna, spoke briefly about the reaction to her new musical reunions with Chris Brown, and showed off his very expensive, personal Maybach limousine. Sheeesh!

Below is The-Dream’s full interview on Power 105.1′s ‘The Breakfast Club,’ where he also visited while in NYC. The mega hit-maker held a hilarious, candid interview, fueled by non-stop jokes by Charlamagne. Terius spoke about writing “Love On Top” for Beyonce, Rihanna’s decision to reunite with Chris Brown, cheating on Christina Milian with his assistant and getting caught!, his possible movie with Big Sean, which he said could be similar to Juice and much much more.

When addressing the timeframe his album might be released he shared some feelings on R&B music…”what we are trying to figure out and learn about R&B is that R&B is not Rap, it can’t be worked, it can’t be distributed like how Rap records are, even the singles, R&B takes longer… people hear records and they feel a certain type of way a certain time.” Watch this!

(sidenote: R&Beady eyes, haha wow *dead*)

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WHITNEY HOUSTON SHINES IN NEW ‘SPARKLE’ FOOTAGE

Posted on February 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Whitney Houston was on her way to a triumphant return while shooting what would become her final on-screen performance in Sparkle, a remake of the 1976 film. When “ET” paid a visit to the set in Detroit, the iconic singer’s voice was full and she looked “heavier and healthier,” according to host Mark Steins. Check out some on-set footage from Whitney’s final film, which hits theaters August 17.

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NEW MUSIC: REGGIE SEARS – WITH EVERY BEAT OF MY HEART

Posted on February 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in EMERGING ARTISTS, MUSIC |

Reggie Sears may be a new name to most outside of the Blues community, but this self-taught musician is a seasoned veteran with 4 albums. Reggie was a child prodigy guitar player, who is making his return after some time off, with a new found ambition as a Soul/Blues singer. Take a listen to his recent, independently released, first single titled “With Every Beat of My Heart,” the lead song from his forthcoming album So Many Roads. The 20-year-old is obviously an old soul as he delivers a raw, heart-wrenching vocal over his soulful, old school instrumentation. Pay attention to his guitar riffs and that falsetto he belts out at the end.

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NEW MUSIC: B-FREE – U & I

Posted on February 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in EMERGING ARTISTS, MUSIC |

Take a listen to the first single from B~Free’s forthcoming indie project “Open Mic, Open Heart.” In this excerpt of her work, she sings of the age-old tale of interminable love that’s survival is dependent on mutual compromise and endurance. Laced with heartfelt lyrics & soulful harmonies & instrumentation, “U & I” is a vivid example of what’s to be expected from her upcoming album, set to be released March 1st.

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