World of R&B and Soul: July 2009

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Erykah Badu Beyond The Stage

Erykah is a proud mother of 3 beautiful children who are truly blessings to our universe. She strives hard to create and maintain the balance between family life, business and taking the time to give back to our community in a major way. She is the founder of Beautiful Love Incorporated Non Profit Development (B.L.I.N.D. 501c3) centralized in Dallas. This organization is geared towards community- driven development for our inner city youth through music, dance, theater and visual arts. She has made a positive impact on a lot of lives by becoming the change that she desires and displays through her vision fueled by passion. She is truly an iconic light for us because she is one of the few artists who are focused on where they are and looking forward to where they’re going, yet never forgetting to remember where they came from.

Friday, July 10, 2009

Ledisi Gets Turned Loose On August 18th

According to Ledisi, the album was heavily inspired by listening to Buddy Miles' "Them Changes" for over and over for two months. The lead single "Goin' Thru Changes" has aired on a few sites, so go check it out at http://www.ledisi.com and http://www.myspace.com/ledisi

Track listing
"Runnin'"
"Everything Changes
"Turn Me Loose"
"Higher Than This"
"Alone"
"Love Never Changes"
"Please Stay"
"Knockin'"
"Say No"
"Goin' Thru Changes"
"I Need Love"
"Trippin'"
"Answer to Why"
"Crazy/Them Changes" (Bonus track)

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Yolanda's Jewel Store "BeYoutiful"

Yolanda opened her own jewel line in 2008, supported by Madame Pillar of Kreative Souls and the name of line is "BeYoutiful". Go now to see what's there to buy. Just by looking at some of your pieces makes you want to buy some.

Take a look at some of Yolanda's jewelry

Her necklace

Her earrings

Her armband

Her necklace

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Erykah Badu's Upcoming Tour Dates

Erykah Badu is back on tour. Check out the dates and venues below.

Jul. 8: Milan (Arena Civica)
Jul. 10: Paris (Zenith)
Jul. 11: Rotterdam, Holland (North Sea Jazz Festival)
Jul. 13: Copenhagen (Vega)
Jul. 15: Oslo (Santrum Scene)
Jul. 17: Pori (Pori Jazz Festival/Kirjurinluoto Arena)
Jul. 19: Stockholm (Stockholm International Jazz Festival)
Jul. 21: Nice (Nice Jazz Festival)
Aug. 6: Atlantic City, N.J. (TBA)
Aug. 7: Detroit (TBA)
Sept. 10: Memphis (Orpheum Theatre)

Summer Spirit Festival

Badu will be at the Upcoming Summer Spirit Festival in August. Be there to support where she performs some of her songs from New Amerykah.

Erykah and her daughter Puma in a video

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Watch Erykah and her daughter Puma

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Chrisette Michele Gives You The Best of Her

Now when Chrisette Michele debued, she made you realize who she was. To be honest, I knew who Chrisette Michele was in 2006, but I didn't know until the end of 2007 during the release of her third single "Be Ok" that she already had her album released. So unfornately, Def Jam didn't do a good job of promoting her but none the less, Michele went gold with her first release. Now my favorite songs from her first album "I Am" were "If I Had My Way", "Best of Me", "Be Ok (music video version)", "Love Is You", and "Golden". From her sophomore album, my favorite is just "All I Ever Think About" although "Epiphany" has a nice beginning.

Download: I Am

LeToya Got Lady Love

The 2nd most successful Destiny's Child member and the only Destiny's Child member along with Beyonce to every go platinum in the United States. LeToya got voice that will make you remember what she sung and what she singing now. Right now, she is getting ready for the release of her sophomore album "Lady Love". With what you already heard as the first single "Not Anymore". The album will be released on August 25th, 2009.

Download: LeToya

Monday, July 6, 2009

Yolanda Johnson - Breathing

We have the official Breathing tracklisting. The album will be out on September 8, 2009. The album's sixth track "Walk Away" contains a sample from the O'Jay's "Family Reunion". Now if you haven't seen Yolanda's second episode called "Yo Jo Takes A Break" then you need to watch it. She tells you about her listening party for the album. It's very interesting when you have a listening party go the way she had hers (of course by a random convience). Unfortunately, I will not ruin the surprise of the show, you'll have to check it out!!!

Go There Now: YoJo TV Episode 2 (Yo Jo Takes A Break)

Track listing

1. Inhaleude
2. Music and Faith
3. I Need You
4. Living
5. When I See You
6. Walk Away
7. Strut!
8. Intervention
9. Exhaleude
10. Over You
11. Can’t Fight the Feeling
12. Love Is a Game
13. Lose Control
14. On The Inside
15. Can’t Get You Out Of My Head
16. Breathing

Unfortunately, "Empty Promises" didn't make on the album. However, there could be a chance it might make it on iTunes as an "iTunes single". But anyway, if you think you've seen soul before, wait until September 08, when Yolanda brings neo soul and R&B back. Get your hands on as many copies of this album as you can.

This is an album to "Shake Da Ages", LOL!!!!!!!!

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Usher's Confessions

Usher's most successful album to date, Usher will coming out with a new album in 2009.

Download: Confessions

Evee Eve - How You Do That!

Who knew that Eve was such an amazing actress. Starring in her own reality series "Eve", she has definitely created her own style. With her signature hit "Who's That Girl", Eve has become one of the most successful female rappers. Aside from that note, she was supposed to be coming out with her fourth album "Here I Am" now rumored to be title "Flirt".

Here's her lastest album Eve-Olution

Nicole Wray Hosted Mattress Music R&B (2008)

Nicole Wray has made some changes while she was alway. In 2008, she hosted Mattress Music R&B.

Mattress Music R&B

Download: Part 1

Download: Part 2

Download: Part 3

Vivian Green Back or Not?

Many say that Vivian has sign to a new label with an upcoming album. However, Ms. Green has stated anything that is upcoming. Back in the day, Vivian would rule the charts with her signature hits "Emotional Rollercoaster" and "Gotta Go, Gotta Leave". She had loveable hits like "Fanatic" and "I Like It But Don't Need It". Hopefully she probably make a comeback soon.

Download: A Love Story

Download: Vivian

The Flowiscm of Floetry

As you are aware, Floetry has broken up. Both the ladies were a dynamic duo that seemed to be unstoppable. They done wonderful songs such "Floetric", "Getting Late", "Sunshine", and their signature hit "Say Yes". Hopefully the group will return for another album. Marsha Ambrosius who is "the Songstress", which means she does most of the singing, and Natalie Stewart "the Floacist", who does the poetry while Marsha is singing.

Check out the duo demonstrating just that in these live performances of "Getting Late".

Analog Girl in the Digital World!!!

Erykah Badu also known as "Analog Girl In The Digital World" and "Queen of the Digital Underground", is returning for her seventh album "New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh". Lately, Badu has been touring on her Vortex Tour, and had a new baby "Mars". Erykah will be returning in the autumn for the release of her new album and also the release of another album "Mama's Deuce Deuce" and "Lowdown Loretta Brown".

But in 2008, Badu had already release two singles from New Amerykah Part Two, which were "Annie" and "Jump Up In The Air". Although they are sometimes dubbed as buzz singles .

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Missy Elliott Is One of Best, Best

Best, Best

Missy Elliott is back in the game with her new single, “Best Best,” which is produced by none other than Timbaland protege, Nate “Danjahandz” Hill, who has been all over the place, as of late! Early this year, Missy dropped two singles from a soundtrack, which did well heavily on radio, with videos and in the club, but in addition to being credited with the soundtrack, the videos were tagged as the songs being from Missy’s “untitled album.”

Now, Missy is gearing up to release her follow-up to The Cookbook, with her new album, Block Party. The name of the album has changed a couple of different times - so it’s good to see that now there’s an official title, as well as a date. Missy’s new album will drop September 9th!

Destiny's Child Is Not Reuniting

Sources keep saying that Destiny's Child will be reuniting. They're not coming back anytime soon. Because Beyonce & Kelly will be recording new albums soon, and Michelle will be doing whatever it is she does. Not to be a hater, but it would be great to see the original members back together again or atleast a reunion tour. Comparing En Vogue to Destiny's Child, the original members of En Vogue are back together and touring together again. But if they do decide to comeback, it will probably be in the 2012-2016 era.

Here the album with the original members back in 1999

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Kelly Rowland - Ms. Kelly Deluxe

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Gospel Dream 2009

They have three judges who don't what they are doing.

First of all, let's review J. Moss. J. Moss is a judge who heavily puts down the singers. Instead J. Moss needs to improve himself. He has no gold records and has no sold over 500,000 copies (with his two albums) worldwide. J. Moss does not deserve to be a judge, they would have been better off picking his distant cousin Kierra Sheard. Kierra Sheard has sold over 1.5 million records and is a better singer that her cousin "J. Moss". I strongly think that Kierra would have been a way better judge or at least Kirk Franklin.

Second is Michelle. As much as we tried not to admit it and not say it, it has to be said. Michelle is nothing without Destiny's Child and now that they have split up, she is trying to give advice to other singers. Michelle has barely sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. If it wasn't for Beyonce, Mathew, LaTavia, LeToya, and Kelly, Michelle would still be singing back up for Monica. They would have been better off with her cousin "Beyonce", but unfortunately she is on tour. So they would have been better off with "Erica or Trecina" from "Mary Mary". Michelle is better off as an actress because without Destiny's Child, she is nothing. Christian fans have not really embraced her music as far as "Heart to Yours", "Do You Know", and "Unexpected", with which promotion, the album didn't do to good. Don't get me wrong through, Michelle has some good songs like "Heard A Word", "Steal Away", "Til The End of the World", "Thank U", and "Hello Heartbreak".

Last is Mitchell Solarek, who is not worth reviewing. His relationship with J. Moss says it all. They fuss way too much. This not a "hate on" or "hater" message. But really, Gospel Dream should have chosen better judges. J. Moss and Mitchell argue, and Michelle just talks about shoes.

Next time, they need to chose from Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, The Clark Sisters, and Kierra Sheard.

Kelly Rowland Left Columbia

Kelly Rowland has left Columbia Records. This is probably one her best decisions because "Columbia" wasn't for her. She only sold 1,200,000+ copies worldwide. Hopefully with a new label, she will find a better image like Solange.

Usher New Album in 09

After Usher's so called "unsuccessful album 'Here I Stand'", Usher will be releasing a new album in 2009, rumored to be "Monster". Usher's album "Here I Stand" went platinum in the US, so I don't understand how it can be failure.

Ashanti News

Apparently, Irv Gotti has dropped Ashanti from the label. Unfortunately, Irv Gotti was stupid to make that decision however if he didn't, Ashanti would had been better to leave. Murder Inc. is starting to suck because they sound the same over and over. And that was kinda hurting Ashanti especially after the release "The Declaration" which hardly went gold. With another label, Ashanti will definitely be better off with make more sells.

Niyoki Has Unspeakable "Joy"

After the release of the first single "Joy", Niyoki went to testify. She went on 106 & Gospel for interview and also performed the song. Now with the release of her sophomore album "Rest" Niyoki is educating people to follow Christ. "Rest" has sold over 15,000 copies to far.

Tracklisting
1. Where Would I Be

2. All That I Have

3. Joy

4. Never Gave Up
5. Come In

6. I Will Rest

7. He's Chosen Me

8. So Glad You Decided
9. So Glad You Decided (Reprise)

10. I Wanna

11. I Win
12. Forever - Part 1
13. Forever - Part 2

Ledisi Coming Back With "Turn Me Loose".

According to Ledisi, the album was heavily inspired by listening to Buddy Miles' "Them Changes" for over and over for two months. Ledisi later stated,

"I cried when I first heard this album in 2008. I cried because I heard and felt the pain, the spirit in his voice it moved me. I wanted that freedom I heard in his voice. I wanted to scream and give my all without thinking," she explains adding, "I studied Buddy's life and his music, which led me back to Mr. Jimi Hendrix, Mr. Prince, Mr. Sly, Mr. Fela Kuti and Mr. James Brown. I heard FREEDOM in their music."

Tracklisting
"Runnin'"

"Everything Changes
"Turn Me Loose"

"Higher Than This"
"Alone"
"Love Never Changes"
"Please Stay"
"Knockin'"
"Say No"
"Goin' Thru Changes"
"I Need Love"

"Trippin'"
"Answer to Why"
"Crazy/Them Changes" (Bonus track)

The album will be released on August 18, 2009.

What's Next for Lalah?

Will Lalah be releasing a remix or live? Sources tell us that Ms. Hathaway is working on her sixth album to be released at the end of the year. Although in the meantime, it would be great to see Lalah release a live album.