We gotta applaud Luke James for continuing the promo of his debut single “I Want You.” A good song, sung Amazing, needs extra attention. The budding R&B singer helped kick off Season 2 of TV One’s “Verses & Flow” this past Monday night, and as usual he tore it down! The addition of the sweet horns on the dance break were an incredible touch.
I think the freshly head shaven brotha actually caught the ghost this time, the emotion felt unbelievable, he left it ALL on that stage! Watch Now.
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During our chat earlier this year with Jerry Wonda, the Grammy winning producer gave us an exclusive listen to an amazing duet with budding R&B singer Luke James and British songstress Estelle. Jerry shared his feelings about Luke and how it is now one of his favorite records of all time.
“When I do a song, I only listen to the song in the studio, then I try to get out of it and then come back and listen, but that [duet] I could listen over and over and over…it’s really great.”
The song has not been revealed to have an official home yet, but we are expecting it to land on Luke’s debut. In addition, Jerry spoke about the possibility of opening a Jerry Wonder School of Music in the future, and or getting involved in teaching music classes to kids.
VEVO introduces their latest viral series “Music Is My Sport” with R&B star Ne-Yo. The singer-songwriter talks about all his accomplishments over the past year or two and what goes in to keeping up with his physical and mental regimen. Check out the video above, Ne-Yo’s new album R.E.D. is coming out later this year.
Music Is My Sport is a VEVO original series, focusing on the way that artists address their athletic side. In the first episode we create a portrait of Ne-Yo in action, a profile of the intense work-out regimen he goes through to stay in shape both physically and mentally.
Jake&Papa (formerly of Brutha) aren’t letting the Summer pass by without a brand new mixtape for their growing fan base. The LA based duo brought you “Summertime Fine” last month, and now unleash their new 13-track free project, title inspired by Outkast, “Westernplayalisticamaromuzic.”
“Westernplayalisticamaromuzic is our interpretation of a smooth ride in the fast lane of California, said the duo. “Giving you different elements that represent the Westcoast Player lifestyle to the full, while introducing ourselves to whoever’s hearing us for the first time. And of course, paying tribute to one of the greatest duos of all time, Outkast, whose debut album was “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzic”. Just a lil’ something from your two favorite bros to get you through the rest of your summer.”
Stream and download the tape below…
Jordin Sparks paid a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night. The singer/actress spoke about her role in the new movie Sparkle, and announced she and Jason Derulo recently celebrated their 1 year anniversary and shared the gifts they bought each other.
See part 2 below where she tells a story of Whitney Houston dancing to “Teach Me How To Dougie.”
Fresh off the release of his mixtape “Forever Young,” R&B newcomer Deon Young returns with a video for his own rendition of J. Cole’s “Nobody’s Perfect.” The 19-year old Harlemite hits up the barbershop to express his feelings of the diamond he is on the look-out for through his rap-singy style.
Trey Songz was very busy on Tuesday in promotion of his new album Chapter V. Among many promo stops the R&B heartthrob hit up Vh1′s ‘Big Morning Buzz’ show, and backed by his band performed his hit single “Heart Attack.” Trey also answered a question, What Makes a Better R&B Record, songs about love or about hurt? Kind of a loaded question, no real answer. What do you think?
After the jump catch Trey’s appearance on BET’s ’106 & Park’ which included a humorous clip of the victims of Mr. Steal Yo Girl.
