Archive for the ‘Behind the Beats’ Category

VIDEO: Maxwell’s “5 Days of Black” Plus Full Album Preview

Monday, July 6th, 2009

Maxwell album cover

Maxwell’s new CD Black Summers’ Night finally hits stores tomorrow. (Yay! Hallelujah, praise Jesus, praise Jesus…)

Watch clips from the accompanying DVD 5 Days of Black where he discusses the inspiration behind the songs and listen to a preview of the full album now. (more…)

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NEW MUSIC: Nas “Fear of Mandingo”

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

Nas

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Introducing…LeMarvin

Monday, December 15th, 2008

LeMarvinLike most new artists, R&B singer LeMarvin Harris has been through his share of major label ups and downs.

In just five years, the California native and Navy veteran saw deals with Tracey Edmunds and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis both fall through. Luckily, he bounced back in ‘07 as one of the first signees on the Brookland/Universal Republic imprint and will finally release his debut Confusion in the spring.

The album features production from Keri Hilson’s crew (more…)

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D’Angelo Not Signing With Bad Boy

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

D'Angelo

The rumor mill has gotten it wrong yet again. We just received this statement from D’Angelo’s publicist:

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SNEAK PEEK: Novel Remixes Kanye, Drops Double Mixtapes

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Novel

You know you’ve got a hit when folks start covering your album just a week after it drops. (more…)

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Jill Scott & Her Drummer Fiance Show Their Love

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Jill Scott and fiance

When Jill Scott first announced that she was engaged to her drummer during a summer performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall, fans instantly wanted to know more about her new boo. (more…)

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Dallas Austin Not Working With Kim From “Real Housewives of Atlanta”

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Dallas Austin & Kim Zolciak of "Real Housewives of Atlanta"

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