Archive for March 26th, 2012

FROM THE VAULT: JHENE AIKO – NO L.O.V.E. (2003)

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Did a little digging this past weekend through cd boxes in storage, and look what caught my eye. Jhene Aiko is on many folks ‘artists to watch’ list this year after the buzzed about release of her 2011 mixtape “Sailing Souls.” Now with a brand new deal through producer No ID’s label and Def Jam Records, Jhene is working on her next free release and debut album. But, rewind almost 10 years and the sweet singer had a deal via T.U.G./Epic Records. A then 15-year old Jhene released just one single, the KayGee produced “No L.O.V.E.,” which actually did well on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts.

As we all await new gems from Jhene take a trip down memory lane with her very first single.

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Jhene Aiko – No L.O.V.E.

Check out the teaser for Jhene’s new song “3:16″ Here.

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VIDEO: JEFF BRADSHAW FEAT. MARSHA AMBROSIUS & TYRONE TWYSE – GOT TIL IT’S GONE

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

Marsha Ambrosius teams with trombonist Jeff Bradshaw on a cover of Janet Jackson’s 1997 hit “Got Til It’s Gone,” which originally sampled Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi.” The song, also featuring Christian rapper Tyrone TWyse, appears on Bradshaw’s double CD Bon Appetit, due April 24. The British songstress sits on a stoop in New Orleans’ 9th Ward, as she and her fellow musicians pay homage to the hurricane-ravaged city.

“Watch, enjoy, and remember our brothers and sisters in NOLA!!! There is still work to be done there!!!” said Bradshaw.

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NEW MUSIC: YASMIN – FINALLY (KINGS OF TOMORROW COVER)

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

The beautiful and multi-talented Yasmin drops a lil gift for the fans, but if you are unfamiliar with this burgeoning star, let this be your intro. However, don’t put her in a box just yet. Yasmin is a famous UK DJ, who was discovered by Pharrell Williams. The singer was quickly working on her debut album with hitmakers such as Labrinth, Future Cut, Diplo and The Smeezingtons. Her latest single “Light Up The World,” is out now on iTunes and buzzing worldwide. Check out her new release though, a stripped, soulful cover of her favorite house song “Finally” by Kings of Tomorrow.

Hear it below… What do you think?

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MATEO PERFORMS ACOUSTIC VERSION OF “IN YOUR ARMS TONIGHT” (VIDEO)

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

Mateo is back again with his ‘Stripped Cover Series.’ This time with an acoustic rendition of his remake of Cutting Crew’s “In Your Arms Tonight.” Following the visual, Mateo tells the story of creating his remake to the classic ’80′s song. Check out the video below…

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RUBEN STUDDARD TALKS RELATIONSHIPS, SOCIAL MEDIA, HIS DIVORSE & MORE

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

Ruben Studdard sits down with the Friends w/ Benefits: BlogXilla, Sinnamon Love, and Yancey to discuss relationships being affected by social media, such as Facebook status, Twitter updates, he touches on his divorce and more.

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NEW MUSIC: DAWN RICHARD – ARMOR ON (EP) (FULL ALBUM STREAM)

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Dawn Richard challenges the definition of R&B with her EP, Armor On. The former Danity Kane and Dirty Money diva isn’t serving up classic soul-drenched records on this project—she’s putting her own spin on a brand of music that has a place for R&B-heavy ballads, pop tunes, and dance sensibilities. The EP, which was produced primarily by Druski—he crafted nine of the 10 tracks, Rick Rude helmed “Faith”—is a prelude to her full-length solo debut, GoldenHeart.

Throughout the impressive body of work, the New Orleans native addresses broken relationships, the temptation of the music industry, a positive support system, and true romance. The soundscapes Druski offers never drown Dawn’s vocals, but rather serve as the bed for her poignant lyrics to rest on. Dawn will release her latest project on iTunes tomorrow March 27.

Click Here To Stream The Full EP Now!!

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VIDEO: KAMERON CORVET – F_CK LOVE (WORLD PREMIERE)

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in THISISRNB EXCLUSIVES, VIDEOS |

Last month we introduced you to Kameron Corvet with the Valentines release of his EP “F_ck Love.” Today, we bring you the world premiere of the emerging singer/songwriter/musician’s brand new video for the title track.

Speaking on the video Kam told us, “The concept behind this video was honesty. In my experience like the experiences of so many others, “Love” is something that we can tend to desire because of the stories of happy endings we’ve grown accustomed to hearing. The reality is, getting to the point where that one true love is discovered comes after overcoming the many false versions that came before it. Arriving at that “F_ck, Love” moment is both a realization of being human and hating that reality at the same time. So, this video was an attempt to capture a glimpse of how it can go down.”

Check out the video now! Listen and download Kameron’s EP “F_ck Love” Here.

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NEW MUSIC: K. MICHELLE – IRRELEVANT

Posted on March 26th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

With new management and a new team in place we are excited to be hearing new music from K. Michelle. The songstress just dropped a new song entitled “Irrelevant.” A lot is in store from K so check out the new song below and continue to stay tuned!

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K. Michelle – Irrelevant

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