Archive for June 8th, 2012

Frank Ocean Reveals “Channel Orange” Coming In July

Posted on June 8th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC, NEWS |

Frank Ocean has remained quiet about his new music. But in the middle of the night, the breakout crooner surprised his fans with a viral video revealing a new song and what is expected to be the title and date of his next release.

In the mysterious teaser, directed by Nabil, a BMW station wagon sits parked in front of a house at night. Ocean can be heard singing a new song with the lyrics, “She’s working up the pyramid tonight,” as an orange cloud passes through and the words “Channel Orange” and “7.17.12” appear on screen.

It is currently unconfirmed if “Channel Orange” and July 17 represent the title and release date of his Def Jam debut or simply a new single.

See the trailer below…

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Ron English Interviews Chris Brown On Career & Visual Arts

Posted on June 8th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in INTERVIEWS |

Last month, after the release of their new toy collaboration with Garage Works, Chris Brown and artist Ron English held a private event at Cory Helford Gallery in LA, to paint live for friends, fans and some press, an oversized version of the toy they released earlier that day at Toy Art Gallery.

In this exclusive interview, in which is very rare of Chris these days, Ron spoke with the R&B Pop star about what it takes to become such a successful artist, how he remains so driven and creative, and his work with art and music video directing. Brown opens up in more depth about his childhood and how his Mother would always push him to stay busy.

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Emerging Artist: Ahsan “Who’s Loving You”

Posted on June 8th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in EMERGING ARTISTS, MUSIC |

Pure, raw talent, that is exactly what young emerging artist Ahsan has. Some souls are just blessed with it from birth, and this teen R&B crooner needs to be on your radar. The 14 year old, Newark, NJ native is signed to Interscope Records and has already been working hard on his debut project. The above visual is his official introduction piece, and if you haven’t heard him yet, you must check out his cover of Michael Jackson’s “Who’s Loving You” below…

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Luke James Credits Beyonce For His Drive To “Give”

Posted on June 8th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

When Luke James first learned he would be the opening act for Beyonce’s comeback concerts in Atlantic City over Memorial Day Weekend the burgeoning crooner immediately thought how can he give the audience his best. In a brief interview with MTV, James spoke about the ways Beyonce has motivated him.

“What I learned from Beyoncé is just the focus, the drive and to stay creative and to always give, just keep giving,” he said. “Throughout the years that she’s been doing it, since Destiny’s Child to now, she’s been giving.

“So this is the beginning for me … I just want to remain giving and always [be] a necessity to people, you know?” he added thoughtfully. “Giving [fans] what they need. At the same time, it’s basically giving me what I need.”

*sidenote: Luke has been continuously getting comparisons to Marvin, the red hat though, come on…well played.

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