New Music: August Alsina ft. Rick Ross – Benediction (Preview)

By Ni'Kesia Pannell on Mar 16, 2014

New Orleans native and standout R&B crooner, August Alsina, is doing all he can to get fans ready for his new album, Testimony. Releasing in just a few weeks, the tall and slender singer decided to drop another gem off of the upcoming project.

Titled, “Benediction“, the single features MMG’s HNIC, Rick Ross. Paying tribute to his late older brother who was slain on the streets of New Orleans, August also gives a little testimony of how he survived those same streets.

Not fully available until fans pre-order the album on Tuesday, if the 2 minute snippet is anything to go by, “Benediction” will be a track that we’re looking forward to seeing him perform live.

Take a listen to the preview of the song below:

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Ni'Kesia has previously held the titles of Managing Editor, Assistant Editor and — most recently — Editor-in-Chief for ThisIsRnB.com. She is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur and on-air lifestyle expert, and has contributed for reputable publications such as ESSENCE, Teen Vogue, Allure, INSIDER, Business Insider, Lonely Planet and more. She currently serves as a contributing editor and consultant for TIRNB. Stay connected with her on social media at @kesi_p.