Archive for April 24th, 2012

Cassie Performs “King of Hearts” On 106 & Park

Posted on April 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in PERFORMANCES |

Cassie returned to BET’s “106 & Park” for her first television performance in six years. After being panned by critics in 2006, Bad Boy’s First Lady got back up on the stage and delivered her new single “King of Hearts” and the Kanye West-produced remix for the first time. The dance routine was choreographed by Laurieann Gibson.

Cassie spoke with Rocsi about her sophomore album. “It’s like a mish-mosh of my life. It’s the perfect reflection of who I am right now,” she said, while putting out a call for new collaborators. “If there’s any young producers out there, I’m still looking for that one or two records, so the door is still open.”

How did Cassie do? Watch and share your thoughts below.

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Behind The Scenes: Tank “Compliments (Remix)” Video Shoot

Posted on April 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in BEHIND THE SCENES |

Yesterday, we posted the photos, and today Atlantic releases an official behind-the-scenes visual, on-set of Tank’s “Compliments (Remix)” video shoot. The R&B gentleman is joined by T.I. and Kris Stephens as they light up the camera for the sexy new visual. Shot in Atlanta last weekend, Tank talks about the concept on the industrial warehouse set,

“Basically we just tryin to sell the right thing back into the universe man, appreciating woman, lettin them know they are beautiful, lettin them know they are sexy, lettin them know their hair look good…”

Tank’s new album This Is How I Feel hits stores and online May 8.

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ThisisRnB TV: Claude Kelly Talks State of R&B Music, White Soul vs. Black Soul

Posted on April 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS, THISISRNB EXCLUSIVES, THISISRNB TV |

ThisisRnB TV recently caught up with 3x Grammy nominated songwriter Claude Kelly for an in-depth interview. In this clip Claude talks about the fragile state of R&B and Soul music today. He discusses the argument over white soul artists receiving more mainstream attention than black artists currently…and how and why this has become a trend and the new cool.

The hitmaker continues to address the importance and need for R&B and Soul music in pop culture.

“We were being taught about life with our music, if you hadn’t been heartbroken before, you had already heard about it from somebody, so when that came along you could refer to something, and that’s not there anymore… I’m not sure how it will be fixed, and That scares me… It’s almost like being black and being soulful is no longer cool, and that’s scary.”

Check out the clip above and stay tuned for more from our chat with Claude Kelly, coming soon!

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Video: Ledisi – Bravo

Posted on April 24th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

Ledisi is stepping over stereotypes and pushing a positive message with the brand new video for her latest single “Bravo.” The self-love anthem off her Grammy nominated and critically acclaimed fifth studio album Pieces of Me.

What are you waiting for? Click play on Ledisi’s new visual and give yourself a round of applause!

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New Music: Lance Drummonds – I Want You

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

With a hypnotic twist to the timeless track, Lance Drummonds debuts his second single, “I Want You”, off his forthcoming project, “A Cover Story”. Lance adds a modern edge to the Marvin Gaye classic, cooking up a special recipe where lust meets love; a song we can all feel.

Take a listen and download below…

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New Music: Mario – Too Sexy

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

Following our premiere of “Strangers,” another new, or unreleased gem from Mario has surfaced. The Young Yonny produced jam is titled “Too Sexy,” and yeah he was inspired by the infamous early ’90′s hit, but he makes it sound way more sexy … Check it out now, and stay tuned for Mario’s delayed mixtape “Truth Be Told” … hopefully coming soon.

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Mario – Too Sexy

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New Music: Mishon – Victoria’s Secret

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

Teen R&B singer Mishon teases fans with brand new single “Victoria’s Secret.” The rising star has completed his new project and decided to give fans a taste of his tantalizing first single. The sexy cut from his “Dorm Room Music” EP slated to release a week from today on Tuesday, May 1 is the first leak off of the 10-track free project.

Here’s what he had to say: “Victoria’s Secret was inspired by a real-life situation. All men come across that one girl who has that mystique about them, that makes you want to find out what she’s really about. I wanted to find a slick and sexy way to touch on this experience. So my writing partner Kingpen and I came up with the concept “Victoria’s Secret”. We reached out to my homie Young Tre for a track and once the vocals hit the track this was the result.”

Today, seems to be the day for Teen singers … Check it out below…and stay tuned.

Mishon – Victoria’s Secret

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New Music: Jacquees feat. Jacob Latimore & Issa – Clean

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

Up and coming teen R&B/Pop singer Jacquees delivers a brand new summer time jam. The song features 106 & Park regular, Jacob Latimore & Issa. Jacquees has already recorded songs with T.I., Travis Porter & YMCMB’s Lil’ Chuckee, and will be releasing more tracks this summer.

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