Archive for June 19th, 2012

New Music: R. Kelly – Green Light

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

R. Kelly will release his much-anticipated 11th studio album, Write Me Back, on June 26. On the follow-up to 2010′s Love Letter, the R&B King visits numerous styles, with cuts inspired by the ’60s and ’70′s, including Smokey Robinson and even Elvis Presley. However, the real Kellz fans will be happy to hear this specific track — “Green Light,” which is very reminiscent of the Pied Pipers classic populatin’ anthems. Take a listen to the full song now…

In related news Kelly will be releasing his oft-delayed memoir “Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me” on June 28!

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Video: Rick Ross feat. Usher – Touch ‘N You

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

Usher teams up with Rick Ross in the video for “Touch’N You,” their new collaboration off the MMG bawse’s upcoming album God Forgives, I Don’t, due July 31.

Get into the sexy visual below…

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Video: Tony Williams – Rainy Day

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in VIDEOS |

The World Famous Tony Williams releases a brand new visual for “Rainy Day.” The soulful cut off his mixtape “Some of My Best Rappers Are Friends,” from earlier this year. Gary the Storyteller narrates the tune in the funky, illustrated video. Check it out…

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Keri Hilson Talks Giving Back & New Movie Role

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Keri Hilson has been keeping a low profile lately, but the Atlanta songstress stopped by CNN’s ATL studios on Tuesday for a good cause. She appeared alongside a 12-year-old student to encourage youth to do something for their community during the summer as part of DoSomething.org and Bing’s “Summer of Doing” campaign.

In addition to working on her third album, Keri will be heading to the big screen in the sequel to The Chronicles of Riddick, a sci-fi movie starring Vin Diesel.

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Brandy Announces “Two Eleven” Album Release Date

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

If you are among Brandy’s large and loyal fan base, you can finally mark your calender for the expected release date of her anticipated album, Two Eleven…

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Yuna Goes Acoustic For Billboard, Covers Incubus

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in EMERGING ARTISTS, PERFORMANCES |

For the real music fans out there, if you are still not familiar with Yuna, we strongly suggest you check her out. The Malaysian bred singer-songwriter recently visited the Billboard studios and gave an acoustic performance of her single “Live Your Life,” produced by Pharrell, along with a cover of Incubus’ “I Miss You,” and of course a Q&A, where she talks about touring for the first time, working with Pharrell and more.

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New Music: Timbaland feat. Ne-Yo – Hands In The Air

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in MUSIC |

Ne-Yo has teamed up with Timbaland to make a new dance anthem for the soundtrack to Step Up Revolution. You know it’s another club joint, but it is good to hear those Timbo adlibs again, even if it’s not in the style we want to hear. Anyways, its titled “Hands In The Air,” as original as you can get… Take a listen below, and if you like, you can pick it up on iTunes now.

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Mariah Carey Performs President Obama Inspired Song at Fundraiser

Posted on June 19th, 2012 by ThisIsRnB in NEWS |

Mariah Carey seems to be the latest artist lending her god given talents to President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign. Without being commissioned, the diva has written a ballad dedicated to the president as a sign of support. She debuted the song titled, “Bring It On Home” during a special fundraiser at New York City’s Plaza Hotel last week.

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