Parachute has been tearing it up on tour all summer long, trekking around the US with 3 Doors Down and The Script! And this fall they'll hit the road again with Secondhand Serenade and Kelly Clarkson! Check out this intimate performance of "The Mess I Made" from their recent show with The Script at Park West in Chicago!
Parachute is teaming up with their former tour-mates, The Script, for a very special giveaway contest! Find out how you can win an autographed copy of both bands' albums right here!
Every so often, a musical soul emerges from the underground with the inescapable talent; artistry and charisma that marks the arrival a gathering storm. Pink Elephant is the Stax Records debut from N’dambi, a songwriter with emotional purpose and rare honesty. The striking vocalist, pianist and composer from Dallas, Texas, known for her signature afro and fiery style, possesses the intuitive perception and powerful creativity that ensures an essential contribution to modern R&B and soul.
N’dambi’s storytelling skills are in peak form on Pink Elephant with tunes like the Rod Temperton influenced, ‘80s hip-hop flavored “Nobody Jones,” the story of a girl with big dreams who won’t let her humble beginnings stop her, and the delicious saga “L.I.E.,” a tale of a man living a double life along New York’s Long Island Expressway. Delusions of love spring up in the old school love-gone-wrong melodic funk of “Daisy Chain”; “Ooo Baby” is the smooth-grooving tale of reconnection with a former lover; while the blues-inflected “Imitator” finds a young woman suffering over the collapse of her lover’s promises. “You’re not the man I used to know, you’re an imitator,” she sings on this mid-tempo urban gem. The hope of true love cries out in “The One,” a disarming, jazz-tinged ballad kissed with a touch of classic Stax. The album’s lead single, “Can’t Hardly Wait,” is a biting chunk of scorching sarcasm delivered in the commanding singer’s rich tone. Her opening complaint, “I don’t know why I keep f***in’ wit you,” perfectly expresses the inability to turn a listless love loose.
Pink Elephant was recorded in Santa Monica, California, with producer Leon Sylvers III, whose credits include Shalamar, Gladys Knight, The Whispers, Blackstreet, Lakeside and many more. N’dambi insisted the record have a modern sheen yet adhere to the sturdy influence of classic R&B and soul artists like Slave, Heatwave, Michael Jackson, Betty Davis, Isaac Hayes, Smokey Robinson, and The Sylvers. That led her to The Sylvers’ famous producer, big brother, Leon.
Blessed with a deep contralto, she became especially enamored with male singers from the ‘70s and ‘80s. The funky soul of the Bar-Kays’ Larry Dodson, the sophisticated syncopation of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Maurice White and the notorious abandon of the Ohio Players’ Sugafoot influenced her heavily. Later, the mysterious, uninhibited imagination of Nina Simone and Mahalia Jackson also became musical and cultural touchstones. N’dambi sang back-up and collaborated with fellow soul seeker Erykah Badu, all the while honing her artistry and slowly building a fiercely loyal fan base that resonates with the organic, authentic approach to her life and music.
Check out N'dambi's lead single "Can't Hardly Wait":
“Smart as a whip, pretty as a porcelain doll, and talented as all hell!!” - Ne-Yo (raving about his new protégé, Jadyn Maria).
Universal Motown Records announces the signing of Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo’s protégé Jadyn Maria. The gifted singer-songwriter prepares to introduce herself to the world with her debut single, “Good Girls Like Bad Boys”, featuring Flo-Rida. The infectious pulsing electronic track will soon heat up Top 40 and Crossover radio airwaves.
Check out Jadyn's brand new music video for “Good Girls Like Bad Boys” featuring Flo-Rida!
Plus, watch Ne-Yo introduce Jadyn Maria to his fans and the world, via his Gentleman Blog!
Continuing the celebration of Motown's 50th Anniversary, UMe / Motown releases MOTOWN 50: FANTHOLOGY, a two-CD collection of favorite classic Motown hits, as voted by fans. Available everywhere on September 1, 2009.
Disc 1 1. “My Girl” – The Temptations 2. “What’s Going On” – Marvin Gaye 3. “Let’s Get It On” – Marvin Gaye 4. “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” – The Temptations 5. “The Tracks Of My Tears” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 6. “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder 7. “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” – Marvin Gaye 8. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 9. “ABC” – Jackson 5 10. “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” – The Temptations 11. “I’ll Be There” - Jackson 5 12. “I Want You Back” – Jackson 5 13. “Ain’t To Proud To Beg” – The Temptations 14. “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” – Four Tops 15. “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” – Jimmy Ruffin 16. “Ooo Baby Baby” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 17. “Brick House” - Commodores 18. “The Tears Of A Clown” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 19. “Dancing In The Street” – Martha & The Vandellas 20. “Got To Be There” – Michael Jackson 21. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Diana Ross 22. “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” – Gladys Knight & The Pips
Disc 2 1. “Reach Out I’ll Be There” – Four Tops 2. “Never Can Say Goodbye” – Jackson 5 3. “Stop! In The Name Of Love” – The Supremes 4. “Baby I Need Your Loving” – Four Tops 5. “My Cherie Amour” – Stevie Wonder 6. “This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)” – The Isley Brothers 7. “Easy” – Commodores 8. “Someday We’ll Be Together” – Diana Ross & The Supremes 9. “I Can’t Get Next To You” – The Temptations 10. “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” – Boyz II Men 11. “Hello” – Lionel Richie 12. “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life” – Stevie Wonder 13. “(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave” – Martha & The Vandellas 14. “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” – Gladys Knight & The Pips 15. “Super Freak” – Rick James 16. “Fire & Desire” – Rick James & Teena Marie 17. “You’re All I Need To Get By” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 18. “Cruisin’” – Smokey Robinson 19. “Got To Give It Up (Part 1)” – Marvin Gaye 20. “I’ll Make Love To You” – Boyz II Men 21. “Endless Love” – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie 22. “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” – Jr. Walker & The All Stars
It's official Michael Buble is going to release his next album "Crazy Love" on October 9th in America and internationally on October 13th.
The first single "Haven’t Met You Yet" will hit the airwaves on August 31st and will be available on iTunes the same day.
"Crazy Love" is available for pre-order on Amazon.com now. As well, there will be an exclusive Internet Only Fan Edition coming soon! This limited edition set includes the full length CD "Crazy Love", plus a ‘making-of’ DVD and an extra CD with remixes of your favorite Michael Bublé songs, all housed in an amazing 32 page book. Pre-orders will start September 8th here on MichaelBuble.com
Track listing:
1. Cry Me A River 2. All Of Me 3. Georgia On My Mind 4. Crazy Love 5. Haven't Met You Yet 6. All I Do Is Dream Of You 7. Hold On 8. Heartache Tonight 9. You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You 10. Baby (You've Got What It Takes) 11. At This Moment 12. Stardust 13. Whatever It Takes (bonus track)
Michael Jackson would have turned 51 today, and in honor of his birthday Spike Lee is organizing an event in Brooklyn which will draw more than 10,000 fans at the Nethermead meadow in Prospect Park. The event is free and it will run from noon until 5pm.
Brooklyn's borough president, Marty Markowitz will be presenting a proclamation during the event, declaring August 29th Michael Jackson Day in Brooklyn. Al Sharpton will make a speach and a prayer, and DJ Spinna who collaborated on "They Don’t Care About Us" will unleash hits from MJ's career.
Councilwoman Letitia James of Brooklyn will also be present at the event as she suggested that the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station be renamed or co-named after Michael Jackson, as it was the scene for the 1987 video "Bad".
Here is the new music video from Mary J. Blige called “Stronger.” This new song is not only going to be featured on Mary’s upcoming album, but also on the soundtrack for Lebron’s More Than A Game Documentary. Mary J. Blige's ninth album is due to be released on November 24th.
The 2009 VMA nominations are out and Lady Gaga leads with the way with a total of 9 nominations, including Video of the Year & Best New Artist! Gaga will battle it out for the moonmen on September 13th in NYC! Voting is now live at VMA.MTV.COM, vote now and vote often to help Gaga win! About her nominations, Lady Gaga told MTV:
"After years of hustle in New York City, where we made our art videos in bars, myself and the Haus of Gaga are honored to receive nine nominations for the 2009 VMAs. We believe in the immensity and the promise of 'showbiz' and will continue to give it mouth-to-mouth, till its vomiting return. All you need is a camcorder, a flashlight and one truly great idea. Thank you, MTV, for being our video flagship, and for supporting this bunch of inspired kids, who love to get wasted and make art together."
Wanna help Lady Gaga take home her share of moon-man trophies at this year's VMA ceremony? Vote now!
In other Lady Gaga news, for her first Out Magazine cover story, Lady Gaga channels '50s B horror movies to create her most stunning and iconic photo portfolio to date. The shoot photographer Ellen von Unwerth says she was influenced by fantasies of "a kind of Frankenstein's bride who gets attacked by a sexy vampire and becomes one herself." Scroll down to see some of these breath-taking photos. To view the full slideshow, click here.
"While Ledisi's last album presented her as a jazz-leaning, vampy seductress (anointed with hints of R&B), the new 'Turn Me Loose' transforms her into a no-nonsense soul yowler..... the difference flatters Ledisi to no end." - New York Daily News
"On every song Ledisi sings and sings and sings with an instrument that never fails to impress." - Soul Tracks
"In just under an hour, Ledisi Young's talents will draw comparisons to Chaka Khan with her incendiary mix of R&B, rock, hip-hop, blues and funk. The beats are hot, the rhythms boil, and Ledisi's explosive pipes never let up." - Dallas News
"[Ledisi is] not just a jazz singer. She's not some neo-soul singer. She's a bonefide R&B superstar." - Jawn Murray of BV Buzz
Do you know the story behind Ledisi's 4th studio album, 'Turn Me Loose'? Hear it straight from the source by watching the official EPK, as Ledisi discusses her artistic evolution and the path to finding musical freedom. Featuring appearances by album producers Rex Rideout and Raphael Saadiq, learn how 'Turn Me Loose' came to be such a defining work of soul and spirit!
Whitney Houston's highly anticipated comeback single title "Million Dollar Bill" has been released. The single will be released on August 17th on the radio. Whitney's new album "I Look To You" will officially be released on August 31st.
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys produced Whitney's comeback track "Million Dollar Bill". The track has an old school 70's vibe, and definitely sounds like one of Whitney Houston's top selling songs.
Prince has release two magnificent videos from his Montreux Jazz Festival concerts on his official website lotusflow3r.com.
"Little Red Corvette" and "When I Lay May Hands On You" are the two gems Prince decided to release to his audiance of devoted fans. Anyone subscribe to lotusflow3r.com can see these amazing videos as much as they want, if you haven't bought your subscription yet do it now!
Many fans including myself are hoping that a DVD will be released of his Montreux Jazz Festival concerts. Prince is a master at delivering the unexpected, therefore it will be interesting the see what will come next.
Jennifer Lopez has announced it herself, her next single will be released this September and her album sometime next year. Jennifer spilled the beans during an interview with Italian TV Channel 5.
Pitbull tweeted about working with her and Jim Jonsin in this studio project. Furthermore, it was said that Mike Caren, the mastermind behind Madonna, Beyonce Knowles, T.I. and Keyshia Cole's hit singles, will also make contribution to the set.
Joss Stone and her record company EMI are officially at war. Her new album "Color Me Free" was supposed to be released this year in April. However, EMI has decided to indefinitely postpone her new album. Joss has asked to leave the company, however they refuse to let her go.
Joss has agreed to perform at a charity gig Rockwell at London's O2 Arena next month (Sep09) as a mark of defiance against EMI officials.
Joss' comments on her record label: "I'll sing some of my new songs. They're just new songs and I love them. They were recorded about two years ago but I have been in a war with my label. I'm just going to sing anyway and if they would like to turn out (release) my album one day that would be nice. I've no idea when it will be released as it's not up to me. Maybe they're trying to shut me up but good luck because they've picked the wrong girl."
Some of the confirmed tracks of "Color Me Free":
"Governmentalist" "Incredible" "Free Me" "Lady" "Could Have Been You" "Stalemate" "4 & 20" "Parallel Lines"
It's time this talented girl will release her chains from her record label, hopefully she'll manage to do that soon!
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