Archive for March 5th, 2012

VIDEO: MONICA & BRANDY – IT ALL BELONGS TO ME

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

The eagerly anticipated visual for Monica and Brandy’s brand new duet “It All Belongs To Me” is here. The R&B divas look gorgeous in the stunning Chris Robinson directed video.

After 14 years since their Grammy-winning hit “The Boy Is Mine,” the ladies have reunited for the female empowering anthem. As they look to reclaim their purchases and kick their no-good man to the curb.

The Rico Love-produced duet will appear on Monica’s seventh album New Life, due April 10, and Brandy’s RCA/Chameleon debut Two Eleven, coming this June. Check out the video now! What do you think??

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NEW MUSIC: RUBEN STUDDARD “LETTERS FROM BIRMINGHAM” FULL ALBUM STREAM

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Ruben Studdard is returning with his brand new album Letters From Birmingham, hitting stores next Tuesday, March 13th via Shanachie Records. The 16-track set is preceded by the soulful, personal single “June 28th (I’m Single),” about the crooners divorce, and the recently released uptempo steppers anthem “Wear Me.” Ruben has given AOL Music exclusive rights to bring fans a preview of the LP with a full album live stream, available now! Take a listen… Pre-order the album at iTunes, or pick it up at Best Buy next week to get 4 additional bonus tracks!

Click Here To Stream Ruben’s Letters From Birmingham

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LUKE JAMES & ESTELLE PERFORM COVER OF “LOVE & HAPPINESS”

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

Luke James and Estelle had the horns blowin’ in Nashville this past Saturday at their BET Music Matters show. During the British bombshells headlining set Estelle invited the burgeoning crooner back on stage and things heated up quickly as the singers treated the audience to a steamy cover of Al Green’s “Love & Happiness.” Well… I’ll be damned if Luke didn’t go down on his knees and cause Estelle to blush on stage so bad she had to run off! Check out the footage of their rousing performance now! Shout to TheQueensCastle.

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NEW MUSIC: MELANIE THORNTON – LIPSTICK & GUILT

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Well… Isn’t this unexpected! After topping the charts and touring the world with the Pussycat Dolls, Melanie Thornton is embarking on her solo career with her first mixtape “P.O.Y.B.L.” Every Monday and Thursday over the next month, she will be releasing new music and videos for her fans, with the free mixtape release on March 15.

“After the Dolls, I let everything go and took some much needed time to put myself back together,” said Melody. “We worked liked machines and there was little time for maintenance, so I’ve spent the past two years just writing, relaxing, and discovering my musical self without limitations. My amazing fans and supporters have been patiently waiting to hear the REAL Melody Thornton and this is my thank you. I’ve written so many songs and P.O.Y.B.L is the first project of many. I can only hope people love it as much as I do.”

Melody shows off her vocal chops and exposes the dark side of the music industry on the mixtape’s first offering “Lipstick&Guilt,” a remix of Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “No Church in the Wild.” Shout to Rap-Up. Take a listen below… What do you think?

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NEW MUSIC: AUSTIN BROWN – WHERE YOU ARE

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

One of the artists we are excited about this year is rising talent, Austin Brown. We recently featured the LA native’s new video and song “Menage A Trois,” this past Valentines Day. In new age fashion, Austin has recently set up a series for new music releases called ‘Music Monday,’ where he will release a new song at the beginning of each week via his website. The latest song from the singer/songwriter/dancer is entitled “Where You Are,” and has a smooth, pop vibe to it. Take a listen below… What do you think?

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LLOYD PERFORMS ON DENMARK’S VERSION OF ‘THE VOICE’

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

Lloyd, who was recently on a short European Tour, paid a visit to Denmark’s edition of the now popular television music show ‘The Voice.’ The young goldie joined contestant Kim Wagner on stage for a rousing performance of his King of Hearts single “Dedication (I Miss That).” Check it out above… Lloyd is promoting his brand new single “Do It Again” overseas, and will head back out to the UK for another trek starting March 12th.

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NEWS: MICHAEL JACKSON’S ENTIRE CATALOG & UNRELEASED SONGS STOLEN BY HACKERS

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Billboard.biz is reporting…

Hackers have reportedly stolen more than 50,000 music files from Sony Music, including Michael Jackson’s entire back catalog and a large number of unreleased songs from the late King of Pop.

According to British newspaper The Sunday Times, the theft took place in April last year when hackers attacked Sony’s PlayStation Network and stole the personal data of 77 million registered users. The simultaneous copying of over 50,000 music files was discovered by Sony several weeks later, says the Sunday Times, but has only now come to light. An exact breakdown of artists and repertoire included among the 50,000 illegally downloaded songs is not known, but it is said to contain Jackson’s entire back catalog, including previously unheard duets with Black Eyed Peas Will.i.am and the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury.

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NEWS: NEW AALIYAH ALBUM IN THE WORKS, SAYS PRODUCER

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

In what may come as a surprise to many, the hopes of a brand new, posthumous album by the late great Aaliyah, may become a reality later this year.

The R&B star, who passed away in a tragic airplane accident in 2001, does indeed have unreleased, and unheard raw material. A producer who worked on on her last album, the self-titled Aaliyah, has revealed some exciting news via Twitter.

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