MUSIC

New Music: Robin Thicke – 4 The Rest of My Life (CDQ)

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Robin Thicke is currently seeing a lot of success with his fun-filled uptempo single “Blurred Lines” featuring Pharrell and T.I.. However, he wouldn’t be Thicke, without a tender and smooth love jam. The R&B lothario puts love on lock with the release of, “4 The Rest of My Life,” which is the official second single off his upcoming fifth album, Blurred Lines.

Robin has the best inspiration in the world for love songs, with his wife Paula Patton. This record is clearly directed and dedicated to her and their long-term relationship.  It is expected to hit iTunes on May 28.  Stream the radio premiere below:

UPDATE: Added the official, CDQ version. Take a listen below:

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New Music: Jennifer Hudson – Gone, Gone, Gone

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It’s been two years since Jennifer Hudson‘s last album, and new music is rare from the vocalist. While, the Oscar and Grammy winner continues to stay very busy with her acting, she is working hard on her forthcoming third album. Music industry icon and mentor Clive Davis has been very vocal about his desire to create a masterpiece album from J-Hud.

As fans await news of the albums expected release and or first single, a newly unreleased record from the Chicago native has surfaced online. The strong confident balled titled, “Gone, Gone, Gone,” is about a fed up female, who has had just about enough of a deadbeat dude. A topic which unfortunately never gets old. Jen was built for these records. Take a listen below:

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New Music: Shanell – I Still Love You (702 Cover)

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If you thought she was done, you were wrong. Shanell is still goin hard with her ‘Throwback Thursdays’ series. Today, the Young Money singer/songwriter takes it back to 2003 with her latest remake. SNL confesses an undying love with her cover of 702′s “I Still Love You,” which was produced by The Neptunes.

Hear her version below:

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New Music: Jhené Aiko – Comfort Inn Feeling

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New music from Jhené Aiko is always appreciated. The slender songstress drops off the short but enticing “Comfort Inn Feeling.” The two-minute freestyle type song, produced by No I.D., finds the Los Angeles singer/songwriter telling a painful tale of a woman discovering she wasn’t the only girl her man was seeing.

Jhené is currently working on her debut album Souled Out, which is expected this year via Island Def Jam. Take a listen to hear latest freebie below:

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New Music: Quadron feat. Kendrick Lamar – Better Off

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If Quadron is a new name/act to you, that’s fine, they won’t be after you listen to this joint! The Danish duo of Robin Hannibal and Coco O. are prepping for the release of their new album Avalanche, which is out June 4 via Vested in Culture/Epic Records. Today, they shared their anticipated “Better Off,” which features Kendrick Lamar.

Both Robin and Coco were also members of a group called Boom Clap Bachelors, whose song “Tiden Flyver” was sampled for Lamar’s hit single, “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe.”

They clearly were meant to collaborate, because they make excellent music together. Get ready to chillax with the sunningly smooth joint below:

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Video: Kevin Cossom – U.O.E.N.O. (Remix)

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So, Usher isn’t the only R&B singer that is jumping on the “U.O.E.N.O.” bandwagon. NARS own Kevin Cossom has cut his own version of the laid back banger, and even shot an accompanying video. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter looks out across the city from the balcony of his hotel as convinces his girl she’s the only one for him. KC then heads to the club to turn up and take care of business.

At the end of the visual he previews his new single “Mind Eraser,” which is coming soon. Kevin will also be featured on the title track of Kelly Rowland’s upcoming album Talk A Good Game, in which he penned 4 tracks, along with the title cut he wrote, “Down On Love,” “I Remember” and “Red Wine.” Kelly’s LP will be hitting stores on June 18.

Check out KC’s “UOENO” remake below:

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New Music: Sevyn Streeter – It Won’t Stop

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Sevyn Streeter has caught national attention with her hot single, “I Like It,” and now the sexy songstress is back with the new song, “It Won’t Stop.” The smooth and enticing slow jam, produced by Diplo & Free School, is the official second single off her forthcoming debut album, which is due out later this year.

“I would best describe Sevyn as a rarity and the experience of working with her as a gift,” shared Jean Baptiste of Free School. “She’s a talent beyond words and I can’t wait for the world to discover that. ‘It won’t stop’ is a testament to her artistry as an amazing songwriter and a great artist. I think we wrote that song in less than 30 mins. That session was pure magic.”

The CBE singer/songwriter also co-hosted BET’s ’106 & Park’ on Wednesday, and you can catch her hosting again tonight.

Get your taste of the sultry jam below:

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New Music: Ciara feat. Nicki Minaj – I’m Out

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Ciara and Nicki Minaj want to make you dance with their anticipated new collabo, “I’m Out.” The bouncy, synth-heavy jam is off Cici’s upcoming self-titled album, that is due out July 9. This is the second collaboration between the two, following “I’m Legit” off Nicki’s Re-Up project.

“Ladies this your song/ So as soon as this come on/ You should get out on the floor, go and get your sexy on,” sings Ciara on the confident female party anthem. If you are newly single and ready to mingle this joint is for you. Take a listen below:

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