Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Song of the Day: "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell)


"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
  • Writers: Nickolas Ashford & Valerie Simpson
  • Producers: Harvey Fuqua and Johnny Bristol
  • Classification: Motown, Detroit Soul,
  • Record Label: Motown Records
  • "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" was released in 1967 from United.
  • It reached #3 on the U.S. Billboard Black Singles



Live Video of the Day: "Honey" (Erykah Badu)


Check out Ms. Badu's "Honey" live during VH1's Soul Stage... Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

New Joint: "Not Myself Tonight" (Christina Aguilera)


Check out her latest single "Not Myself Tonight"... Thoughts?

Amazing Cover: "Knock on Wood" (Amber Glass Band)


Check out the Amber Glass Band's cover of "Knock on Wood" originally done by Eddie Floyd... Enjoy!

Song of the Day" "A Long Walk" (Jill Scott)

"The Way" - Jill Scott


  • Writers & Producers: Jill Scott and Andre Harris
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Philly Soul, Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Peaked at #9 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B Singles & Tracks and #43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100

Live Video of the Day: "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" (Gladys Knight and The Pips)

I've been jamming out to this song since Monday, so I thought you might enjoy a live version done by Gladys and The Pips!

 

Monday, March 29, 2010

New Video: "Window Seat" (Erykah Badu)


Check out Ms. Badu's latest video... ENjoy!

Song of the Day: "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" (Gladys Knight and The Pips)


"You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" - Gladys Knight and The Pips
  • Writer: Jim Weatherly
  • Classification: Old-School Soul
  • Record Label: Buddah Records
  • "You're The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me" was released in 1974.
  • It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Soul Singles chart.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "What a Wonderful World" (Ledisi)


In honor of Ledisi's birthday (Sunday, March 28th) here is another amazing performance from the legend in the making... Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Back to Black" (Amy Winehouse)


"Back To Black"
  • Writers: Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson 
  • Producer: Mark Ronson 
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, British Soul, Blue-Eyed Soul, Jazz-Soul
  • Record Label: Island Records (U.K.), Universal Republic (U.S.)
  • "Back To Black" was released in 2007 from Back To Black
  • It reached #5 on the UK R&B Singles Chart. 

Live Video of the Day: "Goin' Thru Changes" (Ledisi)


It's Ledisi's birthday today, so in honor of her birthday, here is a performance of sangin "Goin' Thru Changes" ... Enjoy!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Song of the Day: "Golden" (Jill Scott)

It's my birthday so this is the theme song for my special day! :)



"Golden"
  • Writers and Producers: Jill Scott and Anthony Bell
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Neo-Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Released in 2005 from "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 "
  • Peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Live Video of the Day: "If You Love Me" (Patti Labelle)


Check out one of the most emotional and powerful performances given by Patti Labelle. She truly makes this remake into her own... Enjoy!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Song of the Day: "If You Ask Me To" (Patti Labelle)


"If You Asked Me To"
  • Writer: Diane Warren
  • Producers: Stewart Levine and Aaron Zigman
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Old-School Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Released in 1989 from the album "Be Yourself"
  • This song peaked at #10 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Live Video of the Day: "Golden" (Jill Scott)


Enjoy this Friday grove courtesy of Jill Scott's "Golden"!

Album in the Works: "Bionic" (Christina Aguilera)

CHRISTINA AGUILERA ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “BIONIC”

FIVE TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNING RECORDING ARTIST CHRISTINA AGUILERA TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “BIONIC” ON JUNE 8TH 2010
FIRST SINGLE “NOT MYSELF TONIGHT” WILL PREMIERE ON CHRISTINAAGUILERA.COM AT 6PM EDT ON 3/30, IMPACTS RADIO ON 4/5 AND WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE ON iTUNES ON 4/13
Official Bionic Album Art
(New York – NY– March 25th, 2010) -  With 30 million albums sold worldwide and the prestigious honor of being the only artist under the age of 30 included in Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of the 100 greatest singers of all time, 5 time Grammy Award winner Christina Aguilera has already achieved an unprecedented level of success. Aguilera’s been hard at work in the studio for the past year and is pleased to announce the release of her highly anticipated 4th studio album Bionic (RCA Records) on June 8th, 2010. The first single from Bionic is the fiercely energetic anthem “Not Myself Tonight”, produced by Polow Da Don. The song will premiere on ChristinaAguilera.com at 6pm EDT on 3/30, impacts radio on 4/5 and will be available on iTunes on 4/13.
Bionic features songs co-written by Aguilera along with her much buzzed about collaborations including Sia, Tricky Stewart, Polow Da Don, Le Tigre, Hill & Switch, and Ladytron among others. Aguilera notes, “Working on this album with so many talented artists and producers that I admire was really an amazing experience. The artists I chose to work with added so many unique sonic layers to Bionic.  My intention was to step into their world and what they do combined with my own vision and sound. The results were magic.”  The album also features a ballad produced and written by Linda Perry titled “Lift Me Up”. The title Bionic reflects Aguilera’s ability to take her range to new levels and use her voice in various ways never heard before.
Aguilera describes the album as a unique mix of many genres and styles of music, “I was able to explore and create a fresh, sexy feel using both electronic and organic elements with subject matter ranging from playful to introspective.  I am so excited for my fans to hear the new sound. It is something I don’t think anyone will expect.”
In addition to completing the album which was all recorded from her home studio after the birth of her first son, Christina also completed production on her first film, “Burlesque.” The film, which co-stars Cher, Stanley Tucci, and Kristen Bell will be released by ScreenGems this fall.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Song of the Day: "Day Dreaming" (Aretha Franklin)



"Rock Steady" - Aretha Franklin
  • Writers: Aretha Franklin 
  • Producers: Tom Dowd, Arif Mardin, Jerry Wexler
  • Classification: Detroit Soul, Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, and Old-School Soul
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Released in 1972 from Young, Gifted, and Black
  • Peaked at #95 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles 
 

New Joint: "Turn Me Away" (Erykah Badu)


Check out the latest track from Erykah Badu's upcoming album which comes out next week... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Send It On" (D'Angelo)


Enjoy this 2000 throwback of D'Angelo's performance of "Send It On" from the North Sea Jazz Festival!

Album Cover: "Bionic" (Christina Aguilera)


Check out the just released album cover for Christina Aguilera's latest album Bionic. It looks very different from what she's done in the past so I am looking forward to her upcoming songs.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "Hear My Call" (Jill Scott)


Check out Jill Scott's amazing performance of a new song from her upcoming album... Enjoy!

Interview: Jill Scott


Check out Jill Scott's latest interview from The Today Show to talk about her latest movie, her Law and Order: SVU appearance, life, and her new album!


Song of the Day: "Say No" (Ledisi)



"Say No"
  • Writers and Producers: Ledisi Young, Adam Deitch, and Eric Krasno
  • Classifications: Jazz-Soul, Neo-Soul, California Soul, and New Orleans Soul
  • Record Label: Verve Records
  • Released from her 2009 "Turn Me Loose" album

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Song of the Day: "You Can't Hurry Love" (The Supremes)


 "You Can't Hurry Love"

  • Writer: Holland–Dozier–Holland
  • Producers: Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier
  • Classification: Motown and Old-School Soul
  • Label: Motown Records
  • Released in 1966 from " The Supremes A' Go-Go"
  • Peaked at #1 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and R&B Singles
 

Live Video of the Day: "Ready For Love" (India.Arie)


Check out this amazing performance of India.Arie's "Ready For Love"... Enjoy!

Album in the Works: Christina Aguilera


Check out Christina Aguilera's latest single cover from her upcoming album. Her single "Not Myself Tonight" should be hitting radio next week and her album is expected to come out later this Spring.

Are you excited for some new Christina material?

Monday, March 22, 2010

Song of the Day: "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" (The Temptations)


"Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
  • Writer: Norman Whitfield and Edward Holland, Jr.
  • Producer: Norman Whitfield
  • Classification: Motown and Detroit Soul
  • Record Label: Motown Records
  • Released in 1966 from Gettin' Ready
  • Peaked at #1 on Billboard Hot R&B Singles

Amazing Cover: "Georgia On My Mind" (India.Arie)


Watch this heartfelt tribute to Ray Charles from India.Arie... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Lady" (D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Spanky, Ali Shaheed & ?uestlove


Check out this great performance of "Lady" from The Chris Rock Show... Enjoy!

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Song of the Day: "Spend My Life With You" (Eric Benet and Tamia)


"Spend My Life With You"
  • Writer and Producer:  Eric Benet
  • Classification: Slow Jam, Smooth Soul, and Quiet Storm
  • Record Label: Warner Brothers
  • Released in 1999 from A Day In The Life
  • Peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "Dreamgirls Medley" (Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, and Keith Robinson


Check out the Dreamgirls Medley from the Oscars... Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Where Is The Love" (Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack


"Where Is The Love"
  • Writers: Ralph MacDonald and William Salter
  • Producers: Joel Dorn and Arif Mardin
  • Classification: Old-School Soul, Smooth Soul and Quiet Storm
  • Record Label: Atlantic Records
  • "Where Is The Love" was released in 1972 from Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway.
  • It reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles 
 

New Joint: "Nothing" (Janet Jackson)


Check out Janet's latest joint from "Why Did I Get Married Too?"... Enjoy!

Interview: Whitney Houston


Check out this interview done with Whitney Houston to support her latest tour... Enjoy!

Live Video of the Day: "Hate On Me" (Jill Scott)


Enjoy this performance live from VH1's SoulStage!

Friday, March 19, 2010

Song of the Day: "By Your Side" (Sade)



"By Your Side"
  • Writers: Sade Adu, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman, Paul Spencer Denman
  • Producers: Sade, Mike Pela
  • Classification: Quiet Storm, Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, and Jazz-Soul
  • Record Label: Epic Records
  • Released in 2000 from "Lovers Rock"
  • Peaked at #41 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
  • Nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

New Joint:: "Mirror" (Monica)


Check out Monica's latest song "Mirror"... what do you think?

Live Video of the Day: " No More Rain" (Angie Stone)


Check out this live performance of Angie Stone's "No More Rain"... Enjoy!

Amazing Cover: "At Last" (Brandy)


Check out Brandy's soulful rendition of Etta James' "At Last"... Enjoy!


Find more videos like this on 4everBrandy.com - The Official Site

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Song of the Day: "Video" (India.Arie)

"Video" - India Arie
  • Writers: India.Arie, Carlos "6 July" Broady, Shannon Sanders
  • Producer: Carlos "6 July" Broady
  • Classification: Neo-Soul and Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Motown
  • "Video" was released in 2001First single from her double platinum debut album "Acoustic Soul"
  • Peaked at #45 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks and #47 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
  • "Video" was nominated for four Grammy Awards: "Record of the Year", "Song of the
  • Year", "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" and "Best R&B song.
  • The song also contains a sample of "Fun" by Brick
Video:



Sample ("Fun" by Brick):

New Joint: "Strawberry Incense" (Erykah Badu)


Check out Erykah Badu's latest joint "Strawberry Incense"... Enjoy!

Live Clip: "Put It In A Love Song" (Alicia Keys and Beyonce)


Check out this live clip of Beyonce and Alicia Keys performing their latest single "Put It In A Love Song"... Enjoy!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Live Video of the Day: "Doesn't Mean Anything" (Alicia Keys)


Check out this live performance of Alicia Key's first single "Doesn't Mean Anything" from her latest album... Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Sweet Love" (Anita Baker)


"Sweet Love"
  • Writers: Anita Baker, Gary Bias, Louis Johnson
  • Classification: Old-School Soul, Slow Jam, Quiet Storm, and Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Elektra Records
  • "Sweet Love" was released in 1986 from Rapture.
  • It reached #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the Hot R&B Charts.
 

New Video: "Beautiful" (Vivian Green)


Check out Vivian Green's latest single "Beautiful" from her upcoming album being released on April 6th... Enjoy!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Song of the Day: "Where I Wanna Be" (Donell Jones)

"Where I Wanna Be" - Donell Jones
  • Writers: Donell Jones and Kyle Wst
  • Producer: Donell Jones
  • Classification: Chicago-Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: LaFace/Arista
  • Released from 1999's "Where I Wanna Be" in 2000
  • Peaked at #2 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks

Song of the Day: "Why Is It" (Angie Stone)


"I Ain't Hearin' U" - Angie Stone
  • Producer: Sly Williams
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Southern Soul, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul, and Quiet Storm
  • Record Label: Stax Records
  • Featured on 2009's "Unexpected".