New Music: Mary J. Blige “Suitcase”

MJB leaves her troubles behind and for the first single off the Think Like A Man Too soundtrack. The film hits theaters June 20.

New Music: Marsha Ambrosius “Run”

 

Marsha Ambrosius will hopefully release her long pending new album Friends & Lovers this year. Following a free EP FVCK & LOVE that dropped earlier this month, the singer is back with a new single off the album, the very intimate ballad ‘Run’. Press play below.

 



New Music: Marsha Ambrosius “Dear Tremaine”

 

Marsha sends her condolences to a loved one on her new track. Says Marsha:

This song is named and dedicated to someone near and dear to not only mine but many hearts. We’ll forever miss you ‘Mayne xoxoxo R.I.P.



New Video: Raheem DeVaughn – ‘Pink Crush Velvet’

 

Pink Crush Velvet’ was probably one of the best songs from Raheem DeVaughn’s latest album A Place Called LoveLand. Just like it should be, the singer releases a sexy video for the raunchy song which you can watch below. Buy his album here. DCorNothing!

 



Erykah Badu Is The New Face Of Givenchy

R&B star Erykah Badu has been named the new face of fashion house Givenchy. The singer will front the luxury label’s upcoming 2014 spring campaign. The company’s creative director, Riccardo Tisci, has praised Badu for her unique style, insisting she was an obvious choice for the new collection, which boasts a combination of African and Japanese influences.

 

Tisci tells Style.com, “Erykah, she’s an icon – come on! What I want to do with my advertising campaign is spread the love. Already now it’s been three seasons that I’ve been using people that express something – they are great artists, or beautiful women, or stylish women, or models that I really believe in. It’s kind of a family portfolio.”
He adds, “She’s (Badu) one of the most stylish women I’ve met in my life.”
Tisci’s decision to hire Badu comes hot on the heels of criticism that the fashion world’s top designers are not employing as many models of color for runway shows and ad campaigns.

Tisci insists Givenchy’s latest spokesmodel will hopefully make it clear that his company prides itself in working with women of all ethnicities.

He explains, “At the end of the day, why are not so many black girls or Latin girls in shows (sic) when you have an American president who is black? When I see this happening, it’s quite sad, I think. People can be so avant-garde, so advanced, but actually not, because people are still making differences between skin color.”
 

 Eben Gregory



Did Raheem DeVaughn Join T.I.’s Hustle Gang? (Video)

The rumor mill is buzzing that R&B crooner Raheem DeVaughn has joined T.I.’s Hustle Gang label along with up-and-coming rhyme-slinger Mike Feez.

 

 

According toThe Boom Box:

 

AllHipHop.com posted a tweet from Tip via Twitter on Saturday (Nov. 2), but the post has since been removed.The message reportedly said:

#HUSTLEGANG recruits @tharealmikefeez outa #Toledo Oh and @raheem_devaughn outa the #DMV #GDOD #HustleGang over Erythang!
— T.I. (@Tip) November 2, 2013″

Both Tip and DeVaughn have remained mum on this alleged partnership. However, rapper Mike Feez has been posting the announcement throughout his timeline.
If the rumors are true, DeVaughn is the first R&B singer to be signed to the Atlanta rapper’s label, which is home to B.o.B., Young Dro, Travi$ Scott and Trae the Truth, among others.

The DMV singer was once signed to Jive Records and released three critically acclaimed albums, ‘The Love Experience’ (2005), ‘Love Behind the Melody’ (2008) and ‘The Love & War MasterPeace’ (2010).

In 2013, he released his independent album, ‘A Place Called Love Land,’ which featured the hits ‘Love Connection’ and ‘Ridiculous.’

The 38-year-old artist can be heard every Sunday on his online radio talk show on BLIS.FM.

As for DeVaughn’s purported deal with Hustle Gang, apparently, the ink hasn’t dried yet on the paperwork so we will have to wait and see what happens.

In the meantime, check out Raheem DeVaughn’s performance on the ‘Arsenio Hall Show’ below.

Jill Scott Joins Cast Of James Brown Biopic

R&B singer Jill Scott has signed on to star in the James Brown biopic titled ‘Get On Up.’ Filmmaker Tate Taylor, who helmed ‘The Help,’ is directing the movie, which is being produced by Imagine Entertainment honchos Brian Grazer and Erica Huggins.

 

 

Reports The Boom Box:

 

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Scott will play the late Godfather of Soul’s wife in the movie, which is being written specifically for her.

The biopic chronicles the life and career of James Brown (played by actor Chadwick Boseman) — from his humble beginnings in Georgia through his rise to stardom in R&B/soul music. The singer’s battle with drug addiction, his run-ins with the law and his financial struggles will also be examined in the movie as well.

In addition to Scott, Dan Aykroyd has join the cast to play Ben Bart, the president of Universal Attractons, which repped Brown for over four decades.
Also starring in the film is Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer, Viola Davis (‘The Help’) and Lennie James (‘Colombiana’).

Production is set to being in November. The movie is scheduled to arrive in theaters on Oct. 17, 2014.

Congrats to Jill Scott!



New Music: Emeli Sandé ft Ab-Soul “My Kind Of Love (Remix)”

Emeli Sandé revisits one of the tracks off her Our Vision Of Events LP and once again, keeps it TDE all the way. On this go round, Ab-Soul spreads love for the remix. Love Is Love.