R&B

New Music: Maxwell x Nas “Help Somebody” (Remix)

Wednesday, December 16 2009 8:55 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

For Maxwell’s contribution to the (RED) initiative, he remixed his track off BLACKsummers’night with pal Nas. Everybody needs somebody, sometime.


Props: Nav

New Video: Rihanna x Young Jeezy “Hard” (Sneak Peek)

Monday, December 14 2009 11:24 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus, R&B

Attention! Rihanna is preparing for war with her next visual this Thursday. Until then, here’s a 30 second sneak peek. Hope you brought a lot of ammunition for this one.

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Previously: On The Set: Rihanna x Young Jeezy “Hard”

Blast From The Past R&B Concert (ATL)

Saturday, December 12 2009 7:53 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show, R&B

R&B stars of yesteryear had the Phillips Arena rocking last night in Atlanta. Featured on the bill were Dru Hill; Changing Faces; Troop; Blackstreet; K-Ci & JoJo; Guy; Next, and Jagged Edge. Ah, the 90s. Eww, K-Ci!

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Alicia Keys Checks In From London

Thursday, December 10 2009 3:53 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus, R&B

Yesterday from across the pond, Alicia gave her fans a shout while making promo rounds. After wrapping up a few gigs in London and Paris, AK says she’s looking forward in coming  back to NYC during her album release week.  After the jump are a few Twitpics she shared from the other day. The Element of Freedom finally arrives December 15th.

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R.Kelly Penning Autobiography

Wednesday, December 09 2009 9:19 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

For a self-proclaimed illiterate, this is rather ironic. According to AP, R.Kelly is planning on writing his autobiography. With the assistance of David Ritz and distributed through Tavis Smiley’s SmileyBooks, Kellz promises to “tell it like it is”.  Due out in 2011, the book, like his new album, is currently untitled.

Heads Up: Gyant

Melanie Fiona On Her Grammy Nomination

Wednesday, December 09 2009 3:42 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus, R&B

Melanie Fiona chops it up with Boss Lady about being nominated for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Grammy. The Bridge will never be over.

New Video: Mariah Carey “H.A.T.E.U”

Wednesday, December 09 2009 9:23 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus, R&B

Nick’s other-half takes it to the sandy beaches for another clip off Memoirs Of A Perfect Angel. No H.A.T.E., but this video is pretty W.A.C.K.

New Video: Mary J. Blige “I Am”

Wednesday, December 09 2009 9:06 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus, R&B

MJB keeps it elegant and classy in her latest visual. Nice crib, cooked meals…Ah, what more can a man ask for? Stronger With Each Tear drops December 21st.

New Music: Jamie Foxx x Justin Timberlake “Winner”

Tuesday, December 08 2009 3:14 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, R&B

A month ago on Lopez Tonight, Jamie spoke on how this record came to fruition. Fortunately, it lives up to the title.


Usher “Raymond vs. Raymond” Trailer

Tuesday, December 08 2009 12:11 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus, R&B

In case you didn’t get the memo, Usher’s new album got pushed back…way back until, March 1, 2010. So in the meantime, check out the LP’s trailer. It ain’t a movie dawg.

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