Let’s by honest, posting this because its Drake on his R&B, or soft rap side… Apparently this was an older demo from the Toronto superstar produced by 40, that was then sold to NYC rapper Riz. Whatever the back story, it is out now, and it’s not bad, so may’s well check it out…
Riz Feat. Drake & Blush Writes – Waiting Up (Prod. by Noah “40″ Shebib)
Next Thursday marks this year’s NFL Draft, when the best and brightest college football players will find out what their near future holds. In celebration of the occasion, Nas and Austin-based blues musician Gary Clark Jr. hit the studio together to rework the laters “Bright Lights,” and transform it into a draft night anthem. The Clark Jr. original now features some inspirational verses from Nas, who sounds right at home over the bluesy guitars and crunchy drums.
For those of you that are interested the draft airs at 8 p.m. on April 26, and for those of you that say R&B is missing the blues, you can get a heavy dose by checking out Gary Clark Jr.’s ‘Bright Lights’ EP, which is out now.
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Yesterday, she took you behind the scenes of the dance rehearsal for her next music video “Where Have You Been.” Today, Rihanna brings you into the wardrobe fitting. The visual is expected to have a tribal theme, and in this clip RiRi jokes about having to wear pasties over her breasts, we all know she hates that, haha. Check it out … and stay tuned!
This week Jermaine Dupri and Pharrell were in the trenches making the media introduction rounds with their new project artist Leah LaBelle. This clip finds the hitmakers and Leah visiting Vibe, Essence and Seventeen.
Below, you can check out the first part where they visit the VEVO staff, and at the end Billboard.
Earlier this week Rap-Up caught up with Monica for an interview in LA. In this first clip the songstress talks about sales of her new album “New Life” and her next single “Without You,” which was written about her husband Shannon Brown and produced by her cousin Polow Da Don.
Some of R&B’s hottest acts will be taking over the “Today” show this summer. Usher and Chris Brown are two of the scheduled artists who will perform at this year’s Toyota Concert Series.
John Legend linked up with Ludacris to perform their collaboration “Tonight (Best I Ever Had)” off the Think Like a Man soundtrack on Thursday’s “106 & Park.” Backstage, the Grammy-winning crooner spoke about the G.O.O.D. Music album, 2 Chainz’ affiliation with his label, and his upcoming album. He also defended his friend and boss Kanye West against remarks President Obama made about him being a “jackass.”
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The UK’s latest break-out soul sensation Emeli Sande has revealed her latest music video, for current single “My Kind of Love.” The fourth track to be lifted from her critically acclaimed, debut album Our Version of Events. Speaking on the visual Emeli wrote,
“During my time studying medicine, I found it hard to write, but one of the things that inspired me were the patients and the interaction that they had with their loved ones during their time of illness. When people arrived at the hospital, money and status became irrelevant and only health mattered, which sparked an honesty between people which was amazing. This interaction, declaration of support and love, was the inspiration for “My Kind Of Love” and something I wanted to try and portray in this video. Thank you. Emeli x”
Many of you are probably still unfamiliar with Emeli Sande and her wonderful album. So, don’t stay in the dark any longer, watch her new video now, and then below check out her moving US TV debut performance on Conan O’Brien Thursday night.
