Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/musician Karina Pasian returns with a brand new video for her fan freebie “It’s Whatever,” produced by Grammy winner Needlz and co-written with Grammy winner Casius D. Kalb. ThisisRnB premiered the lazy livin’ based tune back in early January, get it here. Karina is currently prepping the re-release of her buzzing EP “Trips To Venus,” coming soon!
Check out the video below…
Tank is divulging more personal feelings with “Lonely.” The latest release from his anticipated forthcoming album This Is How I Feel due out May 8. The singer/songwriter is joined by friend and collaborator Chris Brown who assists with rap/sung additions. The ladies men are still feeling for their exes even after moving on to new girls.
Take a listen to the new heartache anthem below…
Akon shares his inspiring journey to the American Dream on VH1’s “Behind the Music.” Born in Senegal, Africa, the platinum hitmaker opens up about his home life and troubled past including a stint in prison for stealing cars. He also talks about the infamous time he tossed a fan offstage, discovering Lady Gaga, and being the last artist to record with Michael Jackson.
The one-hour special features commentary from his longtime friend Wyclef Jean and footage from his new video shoot for “Hurt Somebody,” a single off his upcoming album Stadium.
“Behind the Music: Akon” airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. Catch a sneak peek now!
Chris Brown recruits rappers Big Sean and Wiz Khalifa for his new “rap” single “Til I Die,” off his forthcoming album Fortune. The R&B Pop star and his two collaborators describe their lifestyle as they flex their rhymes skills over the melodic, drum heavy production.
Take a listen to it now!
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The Cookie Jar was back last night as they usually do. Carisma and Abby were joined by up and coming singer Micahfonecheck as well, who delivered a live in-studio performance. Listen to the full hour of R&B mixed live below. Enjoy!!
Check out the brand new video from Jade Alston for “Searching.” The first in a series of visuals by the emerging R&B singer/songwriter from her recently released EP “Single On A Saturday Night.” Speaking on the release Jade said, “I wanted something simple, just about me, the music & FASHION!!.”
Stream and Download the EP here.
Monica kicked off her release day by linking up with Brandy on “Good Morning America’s” Spring Concert Series. The R&B divas chatted briefly with host Robin Roberts and performed their Rico Love-produced duet “It All Belongs To Me” off Monica’s seventh album New Life, available today.
“It’s about us coming together as women and being there for each other, and a difficult relationship that we’re both in. Thank God it’s not true,” said Brandy, to which Monica responded, “Amen.”
If you missed it this morning, watch their performance below…
Rita Ora stripped down for VEVO as part of its LIFT campaign in the U.K., the Roc Nation singer performed an acoustic set including her Drake-penned single “R.I.P.” and new track “Roc The Life.”
“I’m always nervous to do an acoustic version of my song, and it does sound different,” said the 21-year-old Albanian. “It all works out, but it takes us a few rehearsals.”
She called “Roc the Life” one of her favorite tracks off her upcoming debut. “It’s about just taking control of your own life and rocking the hell out of it,” explained Rita, who performs the song during her live shows. Watch the visual performances below…
