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Anita Nicole “Ecstasy”

Tom — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:31 +0000

Born in London to parents of Caribbean descent, Anita Nicole excelled in both academics and sports at school.

However, it was music Anita wanted to do all along and after hearing a radio interview with Katie Melua on Robert Elm’s BBC London show, she decided to audition for The Brit School, the renowned performing arts school with an alumni list which reads like a whose who of current day pop music.

Adele, Jessie J, Leona Lewis and Amy Winehouse all went to the prestigious school and Anita used her experience at Brit to hone her craft and find herself as an artist.

Multiple live performances later, including being hand picked from classmates to perform at the Crystal Palace Player of the year awards, and Lionel Blair rising from his seat at the Croydon Charity ball, she has finally finished her debut EP and is ready to unleash her music to the world.

Georgia Reign “F*ck my Ex” (Produced by Adonis)

Tom — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:19:19 +0000

Georgia Reign has an axe to grind with her Ex and you better believe it is serious! In this smooth track produced by Grammy award winner Adonis Shropshire, she is letting her Ex know that he has crossed her for the last time and she is no longer interested in being nice about it. “F*ck My Ex” is the second single off of her forthcoming mixtape “Dope Boyz Luv Me” due out in July.

Brian McKnight Performing “Sweeter” Live at B.B. Kings in NYC 5/19/13

Tom — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:00:17 +0000

Footage we took of Brian McKnight Performing “Sweeter” Live at B.B. King’s in NYC 5/19/13

Robin Thicke “4 The Rest of My Life”

Kyle — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:18:09 +0000

Robin Thicke will be releasing this song as the second single off his upcoming album. His current single “Blurred Lines” is blowing up on the charts and it’ll be interesting to see if this song can match the success of it.

Beyonce “Grown Woman” (Produced by Timbaland & J-Roc)

Kyle — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:30:24 +0000

We first heard “Grown Woman” being played in Beyonce‘s Pepsi commercial and now we have the full version. This song is expected to appear on her upcoming album.

Candice Glover “I Am Beautiful”

Tom — Tue, 21 May 2013 02:58:51 +0000

The newly crowned winner of the 12th season of American Idol, Candice Glover won over the hearts of millions with her powerful voice and unforgettable performances. Now, the 23 year old singer from St. Helena Island, SC, will release her debut album, “Music Speaks” this summer. The album, anticipated for a July 16th release on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records, is available now for pre-order on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com/AmericanIdol). Fans who pre-order will instantly get Glover’s moving single and American Idol coronation song, “I Am Beautiful.”

Glover’s debut CD is being rushed for pre-orders at www.candiceglover-official.com.

Leading up to the album release, Glover has numerous performances and appearances including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live! with Kelly & Michael, PBS’s 24th Annual National Memorial Day Concert, and A Capitol Fourth.

Next, Glover embarks on the American Idol Live! 2013 concert tour. The 40-Show tour kicks of June 29th in St. Louis, MO and stops in major cities including, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami before wrapping in Nashville, TN.

K. Michelle “V.S.O.P.” (Produced by Oak & Pop)

Kyle — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:48:17 +0000

After countless sold out shows in major cities, a mixtape and singles with lyrics that throngs of fans know by heart, everyone’s favorite R&B bad girl K Michelle, is set to release “Very Special” (VSOP), the first single from her fan demanded debut album, “Rebellious Soul”, scheduled to hit the streets on July 30th, which is currently available on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/v.s.o.p.-single/id647540351). With a sample of Debra Laws beloved 1981 hit record with the same title, and sung in the key of heavenly, K Michelle tells the sultry tale of a night of romance over a remixed beat of live strings and instruments. Having began her career as a classically trained pianist and completing college on a yodeling scholarship, there is no surprise K Michelle, who has been singing since a child, would painstakingly incorporate an orchestra into her freshman debut. Just another unexpected nuance about the reality television star that keeps fans intrigued.

Mario “Somebody Else” Featuring Nicki Minaj (Produced by Polow Da Don)

Kyle — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:34:46 +0000

Here is the first single off Mario‘s upcoming album. Very interesting sound!

Event Recap & Photos: Brian McKnight Performs at B.B. King’s in NYC 5/19/13

Tom — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:01:28 +0000

Last night at BB King’s in NYC, Brian McKnight performed two shows in front of consecutive packed crowds. Not only did he put on a show, but he laid a perfect blueprint of how all rnb artists should aspire to entertain their audience. Brian commanded the stage with perfect presence, constantly interacting with the crowd and keeping them cheering all night. He opened with am extended version of “Find Myself in You”, ending acapella and showcasing his flawless vocal range. In between performing new songs from his recently released album, he also took the time to graciously thank his fans for the support over the 21 years of his career; and promising another 21. Brian then proceeded to call an adoring fan on stage who he proceeded to serenade with “Another You”. He followed this up with a special performance of “How Much You Mean To Me”, a tribute to the superstars we’ve lost too young which included a video tribute on the screens flanking the stage. By the end, many in the room were emotional including Brian himself who mentioned he’d try to avoid getting choked up. Perhaps the most special moment of the whole evening was during his performance of “Back at One”, a man proposed to his wife right in front of the stage and she accepted. This led Brian to comment on how powerful love was. To conclude the show, he went into his timeless classic “Anytime” followed by his latest singles “Sweeter” and “Fall 5.0″. It was an amazing night all around, and if you ever have a chance to see Brian McKnight live in your city, the ticket price is well worth the cost!

Exclusive: Danja Discusses Luke James Growth, Development of N.A.R.S. Label

Tom — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:53:50 +0000

As part of our coverage of the Sesac Pop Awards, we caught up with 2013 honoree Danja on the red carpet. Over the past year or so, he’s spent a good amount of time developing the artists on his N.A.R.S. label. We asked him about the growth he’s seen in budding star Luke James since he signed him, how Kevin Cossom’s project is coming along, and recent developments with the rest of the label. Check out his responses in the video below.