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LEONA LEWIS - I Am I Am (2015) Sooooooooo good. This has a slight 90's vibe to it.

"I started a project over 2 years ago with a talented brotha from Philadelphia named Dayne Anthony. This has been 1 of the best times I've had creating the soundtrack to his life's story "The Memoirs of Dayne Jordan". We did this all independent to make sure it was pure and true. Anyone who really knows me knows this has been a dream of mine to be totally independent (Long Story) and I'm extremely proud that we get to share it with the world tomorrow 7/21/15. All we hope is people give it a listen and if you enjoy it...share it with someone else. Thank you for sharing in the journey with us! The Memoirs of Dayne Jordan!!!" Here it comes, ya'll.

BRIAMARIE - Respect Leader of the New School (2013)

Good interview. While the subject matter didn't stray too much from other interviews, he fleshed out the Starter deal more than ever and expressed his effort to try and get the "Nightmare On My Street" video out there. Jeff has TONS of music that we've never heard. He's one of those people who works on music nearly every day. There's random stuff he's worked with with all kinds of people. He sometimes doesn't even get credit for it. From the unreleased 1998 album for Columbia Records, V, Ayah, and Rhymefest albums, the Lost + Found remixes, the excess material for Jill Scott's first few albums. I particularly want to hear the Lost + Found remixes and the album he started for Columbia.

You can watch the video of him jumping in the pool here. I love silly stuff like this. http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhN1H7XeRef4E120uO

Tyrese Did What for a Black Rose Plug From Will Smith?See how far Black Ty will go to win his woman back. By Evelyn DiazPosted: 07/18/2015 08:13 PM EDT We gotta hand it to Tyrese, he is relentless when it comes to self-promotion. Over the past few months, we've seen the actor and singer use every platform at his disposal to draw attention to his latest film Furious 7, and his proclaimed "last album." | THE RUNDOWN: TYRESE, BLACK ROSE | Now, Ty is pulling in the big guns to get the word out about Black Rose, his opus dedicated to getting back his ex-girlfriend. He went to his "mentor" for support, but getting a guy like Will Smith to give you a Twitter shout out doesn't come free. Smith didn't want money in exchange for his endorsement — he's got plenty of that — but he did make Tyrese jump, literally. According to the singer, Smith challenged him to jump into his pool wearing a full winter outfit and a pair of Timbs ("This s**t is expensive," Ty points out in the video), in exchange for Smith sharing his album with his 74 million followers. Tyrese accepted, and Smith made good on his promise. "My boy Tyrese has the Summer on lock with his new album 'Black Rose.' Check it out!" he wrote, with a link to the album on Apple Music. Can't knock the hustle Rewind! See Coach Black Ty in the Celebrity Basketball Game at the 2015 BETX. BET.com is your #1 source for Black celebrity news, photos, exclusive videos and all the latest in the world of hip hop and R&B music. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) http://www.bet.com/news/music/2015/07/18/tyrese-did-what-for-a-black-rose-plug-from-will-smith.html

BLANCA - Sunshine self-titled (2015)

I've been meaning to do the same thing. I'd love to see the list.

Here's a link with super short videos of Jaden ranting on the unoriginality in Hip-Hop and fashion. http://www.vh1.com/news/39095/jaden-smiths-rant-about-rap-and-the-meaning-of-life/?xrs=MAIN_1pm

KAT GRAHAM - 1991 (2015)

Thank God I'm off work today, because I watched this the second you posted it. Kid 'N Play is one of my favorite groups of all time. Their sound, lyrics, style, comedy, and their vibe was one that was strong with me growing up. As the documentary states, they are very relate-able. This documentary was great and crammed a lot of info in 40 minutes. It moves. I'm determined to catch one of their shows the next time they are in the area and always keep hope alive for more music. The song they did with Chubb Rock a few years ago is the last new song I remember from them. Thanks for posting this!!

On random note, we're celebrating 15 years since Jill's debute. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OKP Exclusive Interview: ‘Who Is Jill Scott?’ — Celebrating the 15th Anniversary of a Stunning Debut If Who Is Jill Scott? was the question when Jilly from Philly made her stellar album debut 15 years ago today, then her new project Woman is the definitive answer. Back then, she blossomed as a beautifully lyrical poet and singer with undeniable talent and depth. A 28-year-old with a magical voice, she dared us to live, love, fight and enjoy the world and our relationships fully, sensually, and without apology. Her introduction on July 18th, 2000 was met with Grammy Award nominations (four total for the album: Best R&B Album in 2001, with “Gettin’ in the Way,” “A Long Walk,” and “He Loves Me” each being nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2001, 2002, and 2003). It’s also worth noting that the LP’s twelfth track, “The Roots (Interlude),” is an excerpt from a live version of The Roots‘ Grammy-winning single “You Got Me” from 1999 — a song that featured Erykah Badu, but was co-written by Jill (as our very own Questlove recently reminded everyone via Instagram earlier this week). Instantly captivating in both presence and spirit — have you seen that smile? — Scott has maintained her place in hearts and ears by being Beatifully Human (2004), The Real Thing (2007), and The Light of the Sun (2007) for the past 15 years. From the beginning, she was more than a stunning voice and brilliant writer — she embodied the essence of what women aspired to be and what men desired to attain (and yet, was somehow still believable portraying the less-than-confident Sheila in Why Did I Get Married?). Now also a busy actress and mother, she’s currently on tour in support of Woman — due on July 24th and available for pre-order here — Scott took a moment yesterday to answer a few questions as we celebrate one of the best R&B debut albums of the past fifteen years: Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1. OKP: Can you tell us what you remember from recording that debut project — who you were as a person and what that experience was like for you? Jill Scott: At the time, what I remember most is definitely how broke we all were. Sharing sandwiches and walking to the studio. I remember going to Great Adventures — we all took a day off, all the producers — with like $12 between us. We even went to McDonald’s to get those bags because they had discounts for [the park] on them. It was just so much fun… I really remember how much fun we had making the record. It was crazy late nights. We all had jobs at the time and were trying to keep our heads afloat while still making the record. It was magic. We would go from one room to the next room and everybody had something different and everybody was excited about sharing what they had with me and it was just fun. I didn’t think twice about anything that I was doing. It was just so much fun. OKP: Is there a song in particular that even now — 15 years later — that song or the experience of how it came to life stands out for you? JS: Let’s see. The way the music happened then was like all music. I just walked into the room and it just kinda clicked. “He Loves Me” was really the same way. I always kept my composition book and pen with me and I was saying the words before I was writing the words. Everyone was like “write it down! Write it down!” There’s no guarantee that it’s gonna come back once it’s spewing out and that’s pretty much the way that everything happened. It was just so easy and so much fun. I tried to recreate the same energy and came pretty close with this new album. OKP: Which leads to our next question: how would you describe the differences between making WIJS and making Woman? JS: It was a little harder this time. In fact, it was a lot harder because I’ve been searching for inspiration. Just really, really trying to dig in and dig in the crates and find music that I love, and voices that I love, and energy that I’m interested in. I went back to Millie Jackson. I went back to country music — I love the simplicity of the stories. I went through my journals — I’ve kept a journal since I was twelve, so I went through my journals, especially over the last ten years and started to ask questions of myself and look at myself clearly. I’ve had son, so I’m more responsible than I used to be. I have to be. So that was a challenge, recording while having a child. In the studio, the night time is the right time. So I’d roll out of there at 4 or 5 o’clock in the morning and then [my son]’s up at 6:30 talking about “what we having for breakfast?” So in the beginning it really hurt. It was really painful just being so tired but wanting to continue both with all my heart. But I knew that I had to get my village in order, so I started to stay in hotels after the studio. My nanny would take my son to school, I’d pick him up, spend the day with him, hang out, put him to bed, and then I’d go to the studio. OKP: So if Who Is Jill Scott? was the initial question and Woman is now a definitive answer, any thoughts on what might be next? JS: I have no idea! We’ll see. There are always ways to define oneself. I look at the girl that I was and I look at the woman that I am and I have far more responsibility now. I have to work harder for simple pleasures, but they’re worth it. Taking walks, hanging out with friends, dancing, being silly — I have to work a little bit harder for those now, but life is good. Life is really good. I’m just really, really enjoying where I am. Take a walk back with us below and listen to WIJS and catch Jill live on tour via the tour dates here. Be sure to pre-order Woman via iTunes today. http://www.okayplayer.com/news/who-is-jill-scott-15th-anniversary-exclusive-interview.html

JASON MRAZ - Love Someone (9 Theory Remix) Yes! (Remix 2015)

The Black Eyed Peas have taken it back to their roots!! This is an answered prayer for me personally, as I felt they were one of the greatest things to happen to Hip-Hop (especially the first two albums) until they went totally pop on the last two records. Fergie isn't in the video or on the song, but their Facebook page still has her listed as a member and she's in their profile picture. I love Fergie, but I'd be okay if she only shows up as a contributing guest. After the last two albums and Will.I.Am's last project, I think most people, other than Top 40 fans thought their music was ruined forever. However, the futuristic, goofy clothes are gone and so are the questionable dance beats. They are back with some straight Hip-Hop and a creative artsy music video like the ones they had in the first few years of their career. The beat flips throughout the song, nodding heavily to the Hip-Hop classics, not to mention their playing with classic album covers. Regardless of your thoughts on BEP, check this video out. It's dope, and hopefully a good representation of the direction of the their music from now on.

I usually enjoy super hero movies, but there hasn't been one that got me really excited in a long time. I've never really followed Suicide Squad, even when I read comic books. I'm looking forward to it, but not not overly excited. Here's a pic of the main cast of Suicide Squad and Batman V Superman

Outlawz Member Hussein Fatal’s Girlfriend Charged With DUI in Deadly Car CrashJul 15th, '15 • News • by Aicha Forbes-Diaby The driver behind the wheel of the car that was involved in the fatal car accident of Outlawz member Hussein Fatal has been apprehended by police. TMZ reports that Zanetta L. Yearby, who was the driver while Hussein Fatal was the passenger, was arrested for homicide and driving under the influence. Yearby is reportedly the girlfriend of Fatal. AccessWDUN reports, “Yearby’s black Dodge Challenger was traveling south on Interstate 85 at Georgia 15 (U.S. 441), when the vehicle crashed near the exit about 2:30 a.m.” She has been previously arrested for a probation violation in 2010 in Atlanta. Fatal, whose real name was Bruce Washington, and Yearby were driving in a Dodge Challenger when they crashed and Fatal was ejected from the vehicle early Friday morning (July 10) in Gainesville, Ga. When police came to the horrific crash scene, all that was left of the Dodge Challenger were two car seats and a wheel. Zanetta was arrested at the scene and was initially charged with DUI, reckless driving and first degree vehicular homicide. She remains in custody at this time. The news of Hussein’s passing did not initially come with a lot of information. Following the accident, the group’s official Twitter page sent out a message confirming his passing. Outlawz member Mutah “Napoleon” Beale also confirmed Fatal’s death in a recent Facebook post. The N.J. native was mourned by many people who remember him growing up in North Jersey. ”In Montclair, he was the number one rapper. Everybody respected him, everybody wanted to be like him. He had all the pretty girls,” said Young Noble, who is a member of the Outlawz. Fatal was one of the original members of the Outlawz, a New Jersey rap collective founded by 2Pac in the mid-90s. He’s widely known for spitting the second verse on Pac’s “Hit Em Up” and on the All Eyes On Me track “All Bout U.” Washington also dropped four LPs of his own, his latest offering being the 2013 The Interview: It’s Not a Gimmik 2 Me. Hussein was 38-years-old when he passed. http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/07/driver-the-outlawz-hussein-arrested/

Read Eminem’s Letter to 2Pac’s MotherJul 14th, '15 • News • by Paul Thompson When 8 Mile was released in 2002, fans and observers could be forgiven for thinking it was the beginning of a long Hollywood career for Eminem. Never a particularly outgoing interview, the superstar was surprisingly serviceable on screen. But after the fever pitch that was that calendar year died down–Marshall also dropped his third album, the diamond-selling The Eminem Show, along with the 8 Mile soundtrack–he went into hiding. One half-finished, drug-addled album (Encore) would be the only dispatch until 2009. And there were certainly no more movies. However, during his period away from the spotlight, Em took on a project on behalf of one of rap’s true crossover stars, and one of the best-acting musicians ever: Tupac Shakur. Mr. Mathers crafted the soundtrack to the 2003 film Tupac: Resurrection and, the following year, co-executive produced Loyal to the Game with Pac’s mother, Afeni Shakur. Now, as Eminem signals his return to the movie world with the Jake Gyllenhaal boxing drama Southpaw, he’s shown his gratitude to Ms. Shakur by sending her a drawing and a heartfelt letter. “You have no idea how much your son and his music has inspired, not only the ‘Hip Hop’ world,” Eminem writes, “but, speaking for myself, has inspired my whole career.” He thanks Afeni for the opportunities she has afforded him by way of access to her son’s catalog and legacy and expresses his gratitude for his earlier recordings. Em helms the soundtrack for Southpaw; the singles “Phenomenal” and “Kings Never Die” have already hit airwaves, the latter featuring No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani. He will also be contributing to the Straight Outta Compton soundtrack. http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2015/07/read-eminem-letter-2pac-mother/

The madness continues... Dawn Robinson posted this on her personal Facebook. I don't wish anything bad to anyone, but it seems like Terry and Cindy kinda deserved this after they've been so destructive to Maxine's career. En Vogue Sued for Millions After Label FlipBy Marc Schneider | February 13, 2015 9:41 AM EST Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Rufftown Entertainment is suing two original members of En Vogue for over $300 million, claiming the R&B group violated an exclusive recording contract by signing with another label after recent comeback efforts fizzled. The suit, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleges breach of contract, negligence, interference and fraud. Rufftown owner René Moore says that he paid Cindy Herron, Terry Ellis and then-member Maxine Jones approximately $190,000 in 2010 in a deal that was to include two albums and touring. The advance included $40,000, plus travel costs, and $150,000 in studio fees. After the comeback stalled, Jones was replaced in 2012 and they later signed with Pyramid Records. The plaintiffs allege that in July 2014 the current members of En Vogue conspired to sign the new contract with Pyramid, in violation of the terms of the exclusive pact with Moore and Rufftown. Fraudulent and illegal documents were used to promulgate the contract, according to the filing. The lawsuit lists En Vogue Enterprises, Herron, Ellis, new member Rhonda Bennett, lawyer Allen Jacobi and Pyramid among the defendants. Jones is spared from the suit because she has "substantially performed her obligation under the agreement" except for elements that are impossible because of the "conduct of En Vogue." Moore is seeking more than $310 million in damages. TMZ first reported on the breach of contract lawsuit. Jones and another original member of the group, Dawn Robinson, briefly formed a new En Vogue in 2012 before a judge ruled that Heron and Ellis owned exclusive rights to the name. Since then Robinson joined the reality show R&B Divas: L.A. and Jones has embarked on a solo career, though legal problems forced her to file for bankruptcy in 2014. Formed in 1989 in Oakland, the group scored a number of hits in the 1990s including "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)," "Free Your Mind" and "Whatta Man."

R.I.P Hussein Fatal Of The OutlawzBruce Washington a.k.a Hussein Fatal of Tupac’s Outlawz has died in a car accident It is a sad day in Hip Hop, as rapper Hussein Fatal of the group established by the late Tupac Shakur, Outlaw Immortalz, died on Saturday, July, 11, 2015 in a fatal car accident at the age of 38. It has been confirmed by group members E.D.I and Napoleon via social media Saturday. All my heroes are dead, or dysfunctional smh.” -E.D.I New Jersey native Fatal made his debut on ‘Pac’s double album, All Eyez on Me, on the songs “All Bout U” and “When We Ride”, as well as on the infamous diss song “Hit ‘Em Up”. TheSouce.com sends out condolences to the entire Outlaw family, as they mourn the lost of another one of their fallen soldiers. #O4L http://thesource.com/2015/07/12/r-i-p-hussein-fatal-of-the-outlawz/

I'll have to look around and see if there are any promo 12"s that have it. My 12" promo only has the Jason Nevins "Live On South Beach Dub" and Studio 54 Jason Nevins Remix. My CD promo only has the instrumental and callout hooks. It's not on any of my imports either.

That's easily one of my favorite Babyface songs. Mariah's back-ups add the perfect sound. RICKY BELL feat. RON DEVOE - Have Your Cake Recardo Campana (2000)

SKRILLEX, DIPLO, + JUSTIN BIEBER - Where Are You (2015) I freaking love this song. The video is sick!

The 5th studio album from Grammy® award-winner singer-songwriter Miss Jill Scott is now available for pre-order. The highly anticipated WOMAN, is set to release on Friday July 24, 2015. Jill is describing the sound of this album as “classic Philly soul meets Country rhythm served with captivating storytelling”. Composed of 16 eclectic and soulful tracks. Purchasers of the pre-order will receive “Fool’s Gold”, “You Don’t Know” and the never heard before “Closure”. The new album is available for purchase at http://smarturl.it/PreorderWoman http://www.missjillscott.com/ ---------------------------------------------------- No word if DJ Jazzy Jeff or any of the guys formally from A Touch of Jazz are on the project, but I know she has fans here.

Apparently Jaden went to the San Diego Comic Con and went un-noticed....lol http://www.mtv.com/news/2205208/celebrity-secret-cosplay/ Jaden Smith Sometimes you don’t even need to be at a convention to rock your best secret cosplay. Sometimes, a hangout sesh with Kendall Jenner is all one needs to bring out their inner Tony Stark.