Billboard snatched an interview with Frank Ocean’s manager Christian Clancy on Monday, in fact, it was while Clancy was on his way to Best Buy to purchase a physical copy of Frank’s debut album channel ORANGE.
In portions from their chat, Christian talks about Franks plan to release the album a week early on iTunes, the impact and his feelings on Franks personal open letter about his first love, how this released affects the music industry and more. See excerpts from the interview below…
The platinum-selling group Day 26, formed by Diddy on MTV’s Making The Band, has announced that they are taking a break as a group, and plan to focus on their own personal projects. Their representative issued an official statement regarding the split…
This past weekend Ne-Yo and his Compound Foundation honored legendary filmmaker George Lucas and Coca Cola for their support of youth in foster care at a private event in the Hamptons. During the evening guests enjoyed an Asian inspired meal and specialty cocktails from Malibu Red before funnyman Arsenio Hall took the stage allowing attendees to purchase balloons from $250 to $1,000 with each representing sending students to attend the Compound Foundation’s summer program. Over $50,000 was raised at the event where guests included Russell Simmons, Paula Abdul, Rocsi Diaz and Compound artists Adrienne Bailon and RaVaughn Brown.
See photos below…
Elle Varner has finally returned with new music. The raspy voiced songstress reveals “I Don’t Care,” the third single off her forthcoming album Perfectly Imperfect, due August 7. Elle shares more personal relationships woes on the Pop & Oak production as she just can’t keep control of her feelings.
Take a listen to Elle’s latest below… The album will be available for pre-order tomorrow!
One of our favorite indie artists Mara Hruby premieres the brand new music video for “Alright.” Her jazzy cover of Jamiroquai’s song, which is off her 2011 EP ‘From Her Eyes.’ The soulful chanteuse grooves with The Park band in San Francisco’s Different Fur Studios in the Dr. Woo directed visual.
Watch the video below… You can download “From Her Eyes” for free at MaraHruby.com.
Teen R&B up and comer Jacob Latimore will be releasing the music video for his new single “You Come First” later this week. But, before the visual premieres GlobalGrind brings you behind-the-scenes of the video shoot which was shot on the streets of Los Angeles. Check it out… Listen to the song here.
World Soul artist Heston returns with the music video for his latest single “My Kinda Lady,” lifted off his sophomore album Warm Human Cold World. A mid-tempo ode to Heston’s lady love, detailing what he wants in a woman and how he will treasure her. This joint has a timeless groove, and a sure favorite for all lovers.
Heston is running a contest right now, inviting women from around the globe to enter for a chance to win an intimate performance and conversation from him exclusively for their eyes only as a grand prize, with additional prizes including autographed CDs and posters. The sweepstakes is running now through Sunday, July 22, 2012 at facebook.com/hestonmusic.
Also, as a bonus if you like the song you can download it for free right here.
WTF, in the name of all things original marketing content, this takes the cake. Tank shares a very bare and personal moment in this new promo video, which finds the R&B heartthrob talking to his fans about singing while in the shower, while in the shower.
Comedy! That face right there…This dude is a comedian!
