Jill Scott Live in Paris- DVD

Jill Scott Live in Paris
In Stores February 5th!

JANET Is Back- PROMO PIX, Feedback VIDEO

The longevity of a career in music is something to be admired. And Ms. Jackson leaves nothing to be desired. After jumping over to Island Records, Jackson amassed a new album, 'Discipline', set to release February 26th. 'Feedback', her first single is putting her back in her respected space and topping charts. Elizabeth Pruit

Mary Returns To 'Life", Hurt Again

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SIX-TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER MARY J. BLIGE RETURNS TO ABC DAYTIME’S “ONE LIFE TO LIVE” ON FEBRUARY 15 & 18

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New Single: Hurt Again AUDIO

Pete Rock Back On The Tables

New York, NY - Hip-hop producer/DJ/MC Pete Rock is set to release his first album in four years. Titled NY's Finest, the album will be released in February 2008 in a joint venture between Soul Survivor Records and NY based indie label Nature Sounds.

The record features a roster of cult hip hop artists that includes Wu-Tang's Raekwon and Masta Killa, Dipset's Jim Jones, Papoose, D-Block and Redman amongst others. The first single "We Roll" features Jim Jones and Max B. The track shipped to radio in mid-October and it's already getting spins at mix-shows throughout the Northeast. Other tracks currently available are "914" featuring Styles P and Sheek Louch, "The PJ's" featuring Raekwon and Masta Killa and "Til I Retire" featuring Pete Rock himself.

Born in the Bronx, NY by Jamaican parents, a teenage Pete Rock first hit the scene in the late 80's when he joined legendary DJ/producer Marley Marl on NY station WBLS' show "In Control With Marley Marl." The popularity of the radio show soon led Pete Rock to experiment with production. In 1991, he was joined by up-and-coming rapper CL Smooth and released the debut EP, All Souled Out. In 1992, the duo dropped Mecca And The Soul Brother, one of the most critically acclaimed hip-hop albums of all time. Pete and CL eventually released The Main Ingredient in 1994. Although the album was very well received by critics and fans alike, the project marked the last effort for the duo.

Since then, Pete Rock has lent his production skills to some of the greatest MC's. He crafted and remixed hits for Nas, Biggie, Jeru The Damaja, and, more recently, Jim Jones, Talib Kweli's Ear Drum, Redman's Red's Gone Wild and Ghostface, for whom he produced tracks for Fishscale, one of music critics' favorite hip hop albums of 2006.

Pete Rock is considered by most to be one of the greatest hip-hop producers. Following the split with CL Smooth, Pete has released a number of solo projects. In 1998, Loud Records released Soul Survivor; that was followed in 2001 by a collection of instrumental tracks aptly titled , PeteStrumentals. In 2004, he released Soul Survivor II on his own imprint Soul Brother Recordings.

Nature Sounds is quickly becoming the indie home for classic hip-hop. During the last couple of years the label has released critically acclaimed projects by artists that include MF DOOM, Wu-Tang's Masta Killa (Made In Brooklyn), and most recently, Mobb Deep's Havoc (The Kush).

NY's Finest EPK

Tiffany Evans Is Grown

14 year old Tiffany Evans who won her spot on Star Search at the age of 10, is now ready to release her Columbia Records self titled debut.The new disk includes 'Promise Ring feat Ciara, production by Ne-Yo and her signature cover of Stacy Lattisaw's 'Let Me Be Your Angel' More Tiffany Evans

Im' Grown

New Amerykah Album Cover and Erykah Video

Check Out Erykah Badu's album cover for New Amerykah and new footage of her discussing the Challenges with creating the album.

Jonh Legend- Grammy Flight, Show Me

John Legend- Show Me

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Sony's It Man, John Legend has inked an impressive deal to perform an in-flight 30-minute acoustic concert, in celebration of the Grammy's 50th Anniversary. 50-60 sweepstakes winners will win tickets to the concert on a Delta Air Lines, Grammy-branded Boeing 757, leaving New York on Feb. 7 en route to Los Angeles. They will also win 2 tickets to the Grammys, hotel accommodations, and a $200 gift card.
You can Enter for your chance to win on Web sites of participating CBS stations and affiliates.
Definitely a good look for all parties.

The Grammy Awards are EXPECTED to be broadcast Feb. 10 from L.A.'s Staples Center on CBS.

Droppin' Science | Greatest Samples From The Blue Note Label- 2.12

Blue Note's Droppin' Science CD, showcases the music of Blue Note legends whose music has been transformed into Hip-Hop classics.

Check out "The Edge" by David Axelrod / David McCullum. Album In stores 2/12.

Sampled by Dr. Dre on his hit single "Tha Next Episode" of The Chronic 2001 album.

That Chick: Mariah Carey-Due April 1

Mariah Carey has set April 1st for the release date of 'That Chick' Her follow up to 2005's monster, "Emancipation of Mimi". The album is said to keep Carey on the high of her last release, featuring production by Jermaine Dupri, Rodney Jerkins, and will.i.am, with guests and plus Damian Marley and T-Pain.
Dupri told Billboard: "It's kind of strange but I heard a lot of her records and it sound like the album is better than the last album."

Spotlight Indie Soul-Rogiérs Life & Music: All Of It Available Online

Spotlight Indie Artist Rogiérs (pronounced Ro-Gee-Ay)
Life and Music: All Of It Available Online!



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"Life and Music: All Of It is an invigorating album, rich in all aspects of Soul." -SDM SPOTLIGHTGROOVES.COM

"A TORCH SONG SIZZLER WITH WONDERFUL VOCALS”
-VELANCHE, GIANT STEP

“SEXY SOUL AT ITS MOST INTIMIDATING”
-GERRY HECTIC, FLY GLOBAL MUSIC CULTURE, UK

“A BETTER R&B SONG THAN I’VE HEARD IN YEARS ON ANY COMMERCIAL OUTLET…”
-J-23, HIP HOP DX


Don't Sleep on the Indies!

On Friday January 10th, Rogiérs was featured in a live Radio Battle on "Fantastic Fridays" with 'Cleveland', on WPFW 89.3 FM in Washington DC. Rogiérs' 'Life & Music: All Of It' was matched up against Jill Scott's critically acclaimed 'Real Thing'.
The listeners called in, and Rogiérs was declared the winner! Winning 2 out of 3 rounds, tieing for the third!


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John Legend 'Live from Philadelphia' In Stores Tomorrow Exclusively at Target

NEW JOHN LEGEND ALBUM,
"LIVE FROM PHILADELPHIA,"
AVAILABLE AS INDIVIDUAL CD & IN DELUXE CD/DVD PACKAGE,
EXCLUSIVELY AT TARGET
ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2008

Live From Philadelphia -- the new concert album from multi-platinum Grammy-winning recording artist John Legend -- will be available as an individual CD and in a CD/DVD combination package exclusively at Target and Target.com on Tuesday, January 15, 2008.

Fans may pre-order the CD and CD/DVD combination package online at www.Target.com/music beginning Sunday, December 16, 2007.

The artist's first new album since his 2006's #1 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album chart-topping platinum release Once Again, Live From Philadelphia captures the on-stage artistry, magic and chemistry which electrified audiences lucky enough to catch a concert on John's critically-acclaimed SRO 2007 world concert series, "The Show Me Tour."

John Legend's Live From Philadelphia CD showcases 19 new songs including John's new hits "Slow Dance" and "Where's The Love" featuring a duet with Corinne Bailey Rae. Also featured are live versions of John Legend hits like the Grammy-winning "Ordinary People" and "Heaven." Additional in-concert exclusives include show-stopping covers of Sly & the Family Stone's "Dance To The Music," the Beatles' "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" and much more.

The deluxe CD/DVD Live From Philadelphia combination package includes the concert CD as well as a 30 minute DVD premiering excerpts of sizzling concert footage, the "Show Me" and "Another Again" music videos, and a revelatory exclusive interview with John.

John Legend - Live From Philadelphia - CD tracklisting

Do You Wanna Ride
Heaven
Stereo
Let's Get Lifted
Alright
(Still) Number 1
Save Room
Where is the Love (f/ Corinne Bailey Rae)
I Can Change
I Want You (She's So Heavy)
Slow Dance
Dance to the Music
Again
PDA/Feel Like Making Love
Used to Love U
Ordinary People
Coming Home
Show Me (Encore)
So High (Encore)

John Legend - Live From Philadelphia - DVD tracklisting

Includes excerpts from
Save Room
I Can Change/I Want You
Slow Dance
PDA
Used To Love U
Ordinary People
So High

Show Me video
Another Again video
John Legend Tour Interview


Source: G.O.O.D./Columbia Records

1st Annual BET Honors

The BET Honors were taped Saturday, at Washington DC's Warner Theatre. The Black- Tie affair which will air on February 22nd, celebrated the best in entertainment, education, and business. Pics below.

New Music! Michael Jackson feat. Akon 'Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008'

Listen to Michael Jackson feat Akon- 'Wanna Be Startin'Somethin' from Thriller '25
Not bad, but no need to mix the Classics!

Janet Jackson- Feedback Video

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NAACP Image Awards Nominees

Marvin Winans, Jill Scott, & Chrisette Michelle are amongst the nominees of the 2008 NAACP Image Awards. The ceremony will be broadcast live on February 14th on FOX networks. The night's theme is 'Stand Up and Be Counted', encouraging people to be mindful and effective during the current political, economic, and global civil rights climate. Musical genius Stevie Wonder will receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award.

Nominee list

Michael Jackson London Showcase, Thriller Teaser

Michale Jackson is in talks to star in a month long review at London's O2 Arena, It is rumored to be 10 or 30 days and he should rake in roughly $30 million. This is to coincide with the 25th Anniversary Thriller release set for February 12th. The "King of Pop" is also said to be actively working on his upcoming album while readying his voice.

Thriller Video

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Marley Archives Stolen!

" A massive collection" of reggae originals from the likes of Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, has been stolen. Apparently the executives of the newly formed Public Broadcasting Corp. of Jamaica noticed the materials were missing when they tried to locate it for a new television program. The archive included thousands of records, CDs and video, including footage of Marley making peace between government rivals.


SOURCE: Billboard.com

2008 Album Releases

There are plenty of new album said to be released in Q12008. Below is a list of confirmed dates. Of course 2008 is slated to be a big comeback year for heavyweights including Whitney, Maxwell, Mariah, and Janet; but even the confirmed dates are shaky.

January 15
Rogiérs - Life & Music: All Of It
Raheem DeVaughn -Love Behind the Melody Grammy
Natasha Bedingfield - Pocket Full of Sunshine
Van Hunt - Popular

January 29
Elephant Man - Let's Get Physical

February 5
Angela Johnson -A Woman's Touch
Foxy Brown -Brooklyn's Don Diva
Lenny Kravitz -It Is Time for a Love Revolution

February 12
Michael Jackson -Thriller--25th Anniversary Edition

February 26
Erykah Badu -Nu AmErykah


March 18
Keith Sweat -Just Me

Raheem DeVaughn

'Woman' VIDEO
Grammy nominated single from 'Love Behind the Melody' In Stores January 15th!

Marvin Winans- Grammy Nomination for Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

Congratulations to Marvin Winans for his Grammy Nominated Album "Alone But Not Alone"!!
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

"Alone But Not Alone is a musical masterpiece that will be a topic of conversation for years to come." GospelFlava

"This is Marvin Winans at his most soulful—a great collection of elegant, top-notch R&B renderings that sound like nothing in the current contemporary gospel landscape." Christianity Today

"With superb production and Winans’ velvety, sincere singing, just about every one of the songs has crossover potential." the black gospel blogspot

Marvin Winans- You Just Dont Want To Know: Video



It was an absolute Honor working Pastor Winan's project, and I am excited to see this stellar album get the recognition it deserves. SDM

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Grammy Nomination- Vikter Duplaix- Make A Baby: Video

Vikter Duplaix- Nominated for Grammy in the Urban/Alternative Performance Category for 'Make A Baby'



"Vikter Duplaix is not a man of mystery. He is the musical embodiment of a Movement. Through the instantly recognizable seduction in his voice to his signature production and with his distinctive DJ sets, he is the spokesman for a global alliance who aims to reclaim beautiful music for beautiful people worldwide..." More Vikter

LENNY KRAVITZ Announces IT IS TIME FOR A LOVE REVOLUTION & Tour Dates

New album set to hit stores February 5, 2008

Lenny Kravitz says it's time for a revolution and he is launching a musical movement to do just that with the release of his 8th studio album on February 5, 2008. The album, entitled It Is Time For A Love Revolution (Virgin Records America), is Kravitz's first new release in over three years; the record is a thunderous rock 'n roll call-to-arms, featuring a universal blend of soul, funk, and jazz grooves and the undeniable anthemic lyricism that's been his trademark from day one.

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