Kelly Rowland reunites with her “Motivation” collaborator Lil Wayne for “ICE.” The singers first single off her forthcoming fourth studio album. The smooth, subtle tune, penned by Sean Garrett, finds K Row flexing her soft and sexual vocals as she coos,
“You’re like Ice, I.C.E. // Feels so nice // Scorching Me // You’re so hot hot hot // Baby your love is so hot hot hot.” Sounds like Kelly is back trying to heat up the bedrooms this Summer … Take a listen below … What do you think??
Whitney Houston’s last movie Sparkle, a remake of the 1976 film, will hit theaters August 17, but before you can visually witness the musical you can hear the music. Due July 31, the 11-song soundtrack features the final recordings from Houston, as well as music from her co-stars Jordin Sparks, Cee Lo Green, and Goapele. Houston and Sparks duet on the feel-good first single “Celebrate,” produced by R. Kelly, and Houston takes it back to her church roots on the gospel classic “His Eye Is on the Sparrow.” See the tracklisting below.
Newcomer Lolah Brown follows up her well received single “Movin’ On” with the release of her debut album ‘Black Lily,’ and it’s free! The project consists of 12 orignal songs with production by James Jones of the Administration, Pro & Brave, MnkeyWrench for FLYUNION, Mr Int, and All Day Recess and features including BJ The Chicago Kid, GLC, Jerreau of FLYUNION and Bravo.
Lolah who used to be a background singer for the likes of John Legend, Keri Hilson and Nicki Minaj will be hitting the road in support of the album, so get a taste of her talent now, stream and download below…
Cheri Dennis aka Cheri Coke and MELO-X present the brain child of late night sessions at the Bermuda home studio in Brooklyn. The X/COKE EP which is a play on the two artists names is a exploration into a new plateau for Cheri and MeLo respectively . From bass knocking rhythms to spaced out echos that travel around the proverbial sound scape this project is a natural high for all who listen.
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Chris Brown sees the release of his fifth studio album Fortune around the world this week. While the set hits stores in the US tomorrow, July 3, it has already been released in the UK, and as usual there are additional bonus tracks off their deluxe edition. The UK gets the songs “Key 2 Your Heart,” produced by Dallas Austin, and “Do It Again,” produced by The Runners and Catalyst. Both tracks follow Brown’s latest EDM pop style, take a listen to them below… In additional news Chris took home “Best Male R&B Artist” at last nights BET Awards, along with the “AOL Fandemonium Award,” which he dedicated to Team Breezy.
Sunday’s BET Awards brought out R&B’s best and brightest stars. While it doesn’t usually bring the glamorous attire of the Grammys or Academy Awards, the artists showed out and represented. Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese rocked white as they made an appearance as their group TGT, Miguel often the fashion forward singer rocked a bright red ensemble, Monica and Brandy shined as usual and newcomer Luke James showed his unique style with a wide brim fatigue colored hat. See what everyone wore below…
It was an extremely touching and emotional moment at Sunday night’s show as BET paid tribute to the late Whitney Houston. Mariah Carey opened speaking about her friend and fellow diva, as she fought back tears. Monica, brought down the house with the gospel hymn “I Love the Lord.” Her collaborator Brandy made the audience groove with “I’m Your Baby Tonight” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.” Whitney’s brother Gary Houston was up next, singing “Where You Are” before making way for her mother Cissy.
There was not a dry eye in the house as the 78-year-old performed “Bridge over Troubled Water.” “This is for you, Nip,” said Mrs. Houston.
Whitney’s Waiting to Exhale castmates Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine, and Lela Rochon recalled memories of working with the singer-actress and Chaka Khan had everyone on their feet as she closed with “I’m Every Woman.”
BET honored Frankie Beverly & Maze with the Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday night’s show. Prior to the legends hitting the stage for their first ever televised performance, R&B stars Joe, Tyrese and Faith Evans paid tribute with a medley.
