Yolanda Johnson's Breathing Is HOT!!!!!!

On September 8, 2009, Yolanda Johnson released her first album "Breathing" which is currently maintaining a five star rating. After the release of the first single "Strut", Yolanda wants to know what song you like most. Recently airing from YoJoTV are Episode 3 "Let The Resuscitation Begin" and Episode 4 "Planet YoJo". According to reviewers, some of the hottest songs on album are "Music and Faith", "Living", "Strut", "Exhale-ude", "Over You", "Lose Control", "Can't Get You Out of My Head" and "Breathing".

Currently doing a good job on iTunes, the physical CD will be released on October 13, 2009. Holla at Yolanda on myspace, twitter, facebook, and youtube.

D'Angelo Is Making A Comeback

The King of Neo Soul is back. D'Angelo has been reported to release his album "James River" in 2009 or possibly early 2010. Recently, he released a re-recorded version of his "I Found My Smile Again". Check out D'Angelo on myspace.

World of R&B and Soul

World of RNB and Soul has been gone but is back. We took a brake while Blogger.com updated its system.

Beyonce's I Am Tour Almost Over

Beyonce only has a few more tour dates left. So if you have not been to her concert, now is the time to go. She has added new tricks to the show. But is she still the same over. Songs like "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy" have already been introduced with the same arrangement and dance moves. A question that fans have been asking is why haven't Beyonce performed other songs like "What's It Gonna Be", "Signs", "Satellites", "Kitty Kat", "Resentment", or "Wishing on a Star". A concert DVD is coming soon!!!!!!!!

Yolanda Johnson's NEW ALBUM COUNTDOWN

Breathing is just two days away. With the buzz single "Intervention" already on iTunes and the lead single "Strut!" getting ready to hit iTunes along with the rest album, Yolanda gives R&B/Neo Soul new meaning. Pre-order your copy now. A sample of "Can't Fight the Feeling" is available at her website. If I were you, I would pre-order two copies. Because once you get one, your gonna play that CD till it breaks.

http://www.yolandadiary.com/

New Website

One of our friends "Tary" has informed us of a new fan page. According to his info., the new site is called Lalah Hathaway Fanatics. Unfornately, he has also mentioned the website is still underconstruction but yet fans are still able to create accounts on there. Sections for Lalah Discussion, Music, Other Discussions, General, and Help/Questions have already been poted. So head over and check it out. The link has been posted under "Great Sites".

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)

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.

Follow This Blog

You can now follow this blog for your insight on free music, music news, and more. Check out what in the radio and listen to some of the hottest R&B/Soul music around. You want something, request it in Chat Box.

!!!ALERT!!!

Later on, the Nicole Wray Blogspot will be moving to "World of R&B and Soul blogspot". We will also being changing the link

Yolanda Johnson Says Call Me

Call Yolanda now and get the lastest updates on upcoming releases, shows, and more.

Nicole Wray's New Website

Now, Ms. Wray has a new website. However, she is still adding the content on some of the page so please be patient with her. Currently running the "News", "Bio", "Media", "Community", and "Links". Although she does announce that "I Like It" will be available soon!!!

http://www.nicolewray.net/

Yolanda's first single "Strut"

You asked for it and now Yolanda answers your call. The new single "Strut" will be released on June 23, 2009. With the album "Breathing" coming in the fall of 2008. Call the number now to say in touch with Yolanda's recent activities. You can find this amazing and excellent singer on Myspace, youtube, Saynow, Twitter, Meta Music, and of course "yolandadiary.com". Shout and very special Thank you to Ms. Abby Harris for the heads up. Kudos to you.

Once again, be sure to get Yolanda Johnson's new single "Strut" available on June 23, 2009.

Nicole Wray Gets Ready To Release "I Like It"

It's almost time for Nicole to release her new single, "I Like It" to radio. This time there is no label drama, CEOs leaving the label, etc. This time, she is taking matters into her own hands and doing the swingin thing herself. With her family with her, she will not fail.

Congralutions Nicole Wray!!! The release date will be "June 16, 2009"!!!

Talk to Lalah Hathaway Online

Go to Lalah Hathaway's website and click on "Tell Me". Join the forum with other fans and talk to Ms. Hathaway. She will be coming out with a new album at the end of this year. Also, we now support the "Circle of Promise". This is for the women with breast cancer. This is to help with the treatment. We would like to ask your support and bring a brighter future.

Nicole Wray New Album "Ms. America"

Check out the Young, Talented, and Beautiful R&B Queen. She's here to show the world what a real "Ms. America" can do. Definitely DON'T MISS OUT!!!! She did a video shoot, photo shoot, and recorded some new songs. Now she's ready to jump start the world again.

WELCOME BACK NICOLE WRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Call Yolanda Johnson

You can now call Yolanda at "(951) 571-3245" and get more information on her upcoming album "Breathing". Also, visit her website (http://www.yolandadiary.com/) and subscribe with your email.

!!!Special Notice!!!

Lately, we are having a little bit of a hiatus, but we will return when blogger.com is done with the previous and upcoming updates. Do these actions, we are experiencing technical difficulties. We will return shortly by the end of the month. Also, coming soon is the "The Black Urban and Contemporary Gospel Blog"

Yolanda Won't Be Holding Breathing For Long...

According to Ms. Johnson, Breathing will be released in August 2009. A new single is soon to drop, so be on the look out.