All Blog Posts Tagged 'R&B' (34)

P.'s Vids: "Want You Back" - Anthony Flammia

As it turns out, Anthony Flammia was an artist I found out through old college friends of mine. A gifted singer/songwriter/pianist, Anthony has been quietly but steadily building his fan base and his song catalogue. I had the pleasure of catching him perform live at Santos' Party House along with some of my favorite artists, including Drew Vision and Tess. All…

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Added by P. Murray on December 2, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "What Once Was" + "The Storm" (Live at The Bitter End, NYC) - Olamide

Not much to say here. When music is this good, words get in the way. Enjoy. Support Olamide.

Added by P. Murray on December 1, 2012 at 8:08am — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "Naked ft. Big Sean" - Kevin McCall

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For those curious, you would've first heard of Kevin McCall on a major scale when he was featured on Chris Brown's single, "Deuces." A former promising athlete, McCall has since abandoned aspirations of Sports stardom, trading in his…

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Added by P. Murray on May 25, 2012 at 6:41am — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "I'm Not You" - Shamar Forte feat. Charlie

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I was recently introduced to singer/songwriter Shamar Forte through mutual friends, and I'm happy to say that I'm glad I did. This promising young artist has made a point to surround himself with top-notch creators so as to present a very…

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Added by P. Murray on May 3, 2012 at 8:24pm — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "To Be Loved" - Chester Gregory

To Be Loved (revisited) by Chester Gregory

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When Chester Gregory stole the hearts of women everywhere in his portrayal of Jackie Wilson years ago, it was apparent to all who experienced… Continue

Added by P. Murray on February 14, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "Crazy" - Lenny Harold

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Singer/Songwriter Lenny Harold takes on the role of co-creator/director of his latest video for the buzz single, "Crazy." Fire, fashion with a flair for the futuristic, and an unfolding storyline - that is clearly to be continued in the… Continue

Added by P. Murray on February 14, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "How Will I Know (A Cappella)" - Whitney Houston

"...After getting permission to use the song from [songwriter George] Merrill, [Gerry] Griffith [R&B Music Director at Arista Records] quickly turned to Narada Michael Walden, who was producing Aretha Franklin's "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)", for her album Who's Zoomin' Who?, at the time. After getting in touch with Walden, Griffith frantically implored…

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Added by P. Murray on February 12, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "Voodoo" - Lenny Harold

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Singer/songwriter Lenny Harold is serving you early 90's BET uncut grittiness in the video for his latest single, "Voodoo." In an age where Pop culture is bombarded and quite tired of overdone special effects & CGI in visual…

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Added by P. Murray on January 13, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "Can't Be Alone" - Nova

Many of you may remember Nova from his work as a skilled dance performer & his time spent as a dancer & singer/songwriter with the NYC-based entertainment company, The AmountBoyz. Since then, he has been taking time to develop both his vocal & lyrical skills, and the end result is cuts like this. "Can't Be Alone" shows off Nova's arrangement skills and dexterity as an R&B storyteller. The record is reminiscent…

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Added by P. Murray on December 24, 2011 at 8:30am — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "That Be You" - Nikko Sherard

That Be You by Nikko Sherard

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A Texas native with a Norwegian father, a love for R&B, and a flair for Contemporary Pop: all these things are part of the social & artistic makeup of newcomer Nikko…

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Added by P. Murray on December 23, 2011 at 7:56am — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "I'm Every Woman (Live at the Teer Spirit Awards, The National Black Theatre, 2011)" - Eden Sanaa Smith

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Eden Sanaa Smith is has yet to reach her teens, and already she has been an active part of the Broadway & NYC music community. A multiple award winner for her breakout role in August Wilson's "Fences" and her portrayal of Young Nala…

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Added by P. Murray on December 23, 2011 at 7:20am — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "Raining In My Room" - Cocoa Sarai

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I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Cocoa Sarai through producer SteffNasty at an in-store music event for Tank. As I don't believe in coincidences, I'm happy to say that my subsequent foray into her musical stylings has been…

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Added by P. Murray on December 23, 2011 at 7:04am — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "I Want You" - Luke James

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When Mike Jones started his "Who Is Mike Jones?" campaign, the end result was somewhat of a short-lived sense of satisfaction, being that Jones never really panned out after his first few singles. I'm happy to report that the real…

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Added by P. Murray on December 15, 2011 at 6:03pm — No Comments

P.'s Vids: Olamide Live at Sol Village (S.O.B.'s) 7/20/11

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Added by P. Murray on September 12, 2011 at 8:30pm — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "Angry Girl" - Syleena Johnson feat. Tweet

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R&B artist Syleena Johnson is often known for her 'in-the-clutch' feature on Kanye West's "All Falls Down." In addition to several hot singles, she has produced a steady stream of LP work, the latest to be released September 27 (Chapter… Continue

Added by P. Murray on September 12, 2011 at 12:52pm — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "Run The World" - Beyonce (In The Style of Miranda Sings)

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Who runs the world? Miranda Sings.

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Added by P. Murray on September 7, 2011 at 5:53pm — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "Best Thing I Never Had" - Beyoncé (Late Night w/Jimmy Fallon)

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Songstress and R&B-Pop princess Beyoncé teams up with Hip-Hop band The Roots in a funkified version of her hit, "Best Thing I Never Had." This is what I enjoy about Mrs. Knowles-Carter, and why I purchased the album, '4.' There's no gimmick, no trickery to this performance, just a… Continue

Added by P. Murray on July 30, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

P.'s Vids: "Its Not OK" - Lenny Harold

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Singer/songwriter & colleague Lenny Harold follows up the release of his debut album, "The Journal of Wonders," with the official music video for his next single, "It's Not OK." I appreciated this work initially for its simplicity; the idea that our… Continue

Added by P. Murray on July 18, 2011 at 7:47am — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "2+2=5 [Gene Stovall vs. Geno Give]" - Gene Stovall

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I met Gene Stovall, a talented singer/rapper from Pittsburgh, at a recent installment of Fertile Ground. I was asked by the host, Olamide, to allow Gene to hit the stage, even though he had not contacted us officially to be part of the lineup. Reluctantly I agreed (we… Continue

Added by P. Murray on May 30, 2011 at 2:06pm — No Comments

P.'s Playlist: "Living The Life" - Moe Isaac

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It's been several years in the making, but singer/writer/producer, friend, and colleague Moe Isaac is stepping onto the music scene once more to bring you fresh sounds from what is… Continue

Added by P. Murray on May 15, 2011 at 9:47am — No Comments