Lianne La Havas is a rising star and recent nominee for the BBC Sound of 2012 awards. During her residency at The Social and HMV’s Next Big Thing, we caught up with her and discussed Willy Mason, Karaoke and fluffy white animals.
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Best New Artist Grammy award winner Esperanza Spalding’s debut single from her upcoming album, Radio Music Society is Black Gold, check out the blues and jazz influenced musical stylings of Ms Spalding below.
Check out this amazing video from Lianne La Havas, she’s been nominated for the BBC sound of 2012 and is releasing an album very soon. We think she will go very far!
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Check out the re edited Mr Wrong Video which now features drake at the beginning and remains exactly the same throughout.
The official video for the second single to be lifted from Mary J Blige… has been released, however those who are expecting a cinematic masterpiece will be disappointed, even more of a shock is the fact that Drake does not feature in this video, neither does his verse play any significant role in the final cut of the music video. Although the video is does not feature a solid narrative structure, the video instead consists of a variety of different beauty shots, great styling which stays true to and compliments Mary J Blige’s unique style of swagger and choreography. Check out the new video below.
Check out the undisputed Queen of Hip Hop and soul Mary J. Blige performing “Mr. Wrong”. From the album My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1) on November 17, 2011. As part of American Express UNSTAGED Mary J. Blige really did bring back R’n’B with her soulful rendition of Mr Wrong 100% live.
Talented singer/songwriter Tanya Lacey performed an accoustic session live for Ronnie Herel, singing three tracks including a cover version of Erykah Badu’s on and on, latest single Letter To My Ex and a soulful rendition of the single that reached #1 in the UK Top 40 singles chart How We Roll which Tanya co wrote and appeared on with Loick Essien Check out the full performance below.
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Mary J. Blige – UNSTAGED (Full Show)
Mary J Blige performed new material from her eagerly anticipated follow up to My Life titled My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act I) as well as the landmark songs from her illustrious and successful career. Performing a sold out – intimate concert at the Nokia Theatre in LA to an audience who knew the words to every song in partnership with both American Express and Vevo allowed Mary J Blige fans across the world to view the timeless quality performances given by the Reigning Queen of Hip Hop Soul. My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act I) is out on Monday. Watch the full show below in HD.
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Ray Foxx – La Musica The Trumpeter
Happy Friday – A soulful house tune courtesy of Ray Foxx. ‘La Musica (The Trumpeter)’ is a track that is unique in the sense that as an instrumental it is a smash. The vibe of the track is cool, soulful and underground. The Trumpeter was huge at Glastonbury and has managed to cross over to the mainstream. The bluesy trumpet top line is unique, refreshing and sexy. The base and percussion contribute to the Latino salsa style. Available to download from itunes and stream on Spotify now.
Check out the track after the jump.
On the 2nd of April 2011 Aloe Blacc collaborated with Berlin creative space MADE, who in return played host to soulful singer songwriter Aloe Blacc, violinist composer Mihalj “Miki” Kekenj and painter Jaybo’s creative masterpiece. The results of which was a magnificent blend of artistry combining the elements of visual art, classical orchestra and the incomparable vocal talent, confidence and skill of Aloe Blacc. Special thanks to the MADE Blog for providing the footage. Watch the full session after the jump and enjoy.