The video that everyone’s been waiting for! Willow Smith – Dutty Wine Whip Your Hair (sorry I had to). Directed by Ray Kay, they went in!
Enjoy..
Mxx
Big up to thatgrapejuice and worldstarhiphop for being on it!
The last time Neyo covered an MJ classic was at the BET awards last year and this time he’s covered Earth Song. He obviously didnt touch the big man, but he did the song justice..
Mxx
This is the brand new single from Prince, ‘Rich Friends’ taken from his highly anticipated album ’20Ten’.
Love it
Mx
Few new videos knocking around in the world of RnB so here they are..
Raheem Devaughn – Bedroom
Raheem Devaughn feat. Wale – Greatness
Ciara – Gimme Dat
Enjoy guys,
Mx
By Anna Nathanson
Friday night saw Forrest Gate’s finest Plan B perform the first of his sell out London dates at Brixton Academy. With a number one album to his name and one of the most popular songs of the year, 2010 has seen the angst-ridden MC transform into a household name. Long gone are the days when he sat casually dressed in jeans and a T-Shirt, spitting watertight lyrics while strumming a guitar on stage.
The newly reinvented Plan B emerged in a suit and tie, and against the dark, atmospheric background and supported by his amazing band, proceeded to perform tracks from his Motownesque album The Defamation of Strickland Banks. The extent to which he connects with the audience was clear; from the very first track everyone sang along, demonstrating how much this album has cut through.
The performances of the singles were particular highlights, especially the catchy She Said, and he performed just one track from his previous album, the controversial Charmaine. Showing that he has retained his Hip Hop roots, Plan B started the show by beatboxing, and ended it by singing classic songs such as Ain’t No Sunshine and Kiss From A Rose over Dubstep beats.
In an interview with him some three or four years ago, he told me that what many people don’t realise about him is his ability to write pop music. I remember going to a few of his shows back then, and while his sound has completely changed, his ability to put on a captivating show has not.
Plan B has successfully managed to gain enormous mainstream appeal whilst remaining a core act within urban music, and the clever and unexpected way that he has switched his style just goes to further show his versatility as an artist.
Words by Anna Nathanson / Photo by Jordan Saflor
I LOVE this girls voice maaan. She’s gonna blow in her own right soon, I can betcha..
Mxx
Since the beginning of the year Daley’s been quiet but he posted this on his twitter to show us what he’s been up to..
Mx
By Anna Nathanson
Rihanna’s in town and so she hosted an exclusive industry shindig at the plush Sketch venue in the heart of central London yesterday evening. Sitting on a red armchair surrounded by candles and petals, she took the audience through a selection of what she promised were the best tracks from her forthcoming album Loud.
“This track had such a big vocal so I wanted to make sure I could pull it off. It was a challenge but I really enjoyed it” she said of current radio record Only Girl.
Next to be played was what is set to be her second single from the album, an R&B number entitled What’s My Name, describing it as a “sassy, flirtatious, fun record”. With Stargate being behind three of the five tracks showcased, Rihanna also enlisted the help of Drake and of course organised the obligatory Nicki Minaj feature which has become pretty much standard these days.
The statuesque Bajan beauty looked stunning in towering stilettos and a stylish flowery outfit, and as each track played she bopped her head to the beat. The venue and mood of the night felt pretty glamorous, with white furniture, candle lit tables and canapés and cocktails being served on trays. The futuristic bathroom contained individual white pods instead of cubicles and each pod came with it’s own sonic theme, from airport sound effects to people laughing and clapping.
The songs we heard seemed to be split between big, dancey, thumping numbers and more traditional R&B tunes, and there was of course a massive ballad which has hit stamped all over it, called California King Bed. “When I first heard it I thought it was a great song and couldn’t wait to record it” said the superstar.
As each track played, images of clouds and trees were projected on all walls to accompany the music. “The record sounds best when you listen to it out loud” Rihanna advised, explaining that she hates having to skip past songs. “I wanted to make an album where you could just press play.”
Click the above link to view Anna Nathanson’s interview with London based producer DaVinChe at his South London studio.
As well as working with the likes of Tinie Tempah, Kano and Tinchy Stryder, DaVinChe is also a classically trained guitarist and pianist and has conducted a concert for the BBC’s Urban Classics.
He continues to produce a range of different genres, from R&B to Grime, and is currently working with artists such as Aggro Santos, Cleo Sol, Bashy and Wretch 32.
With special thanks to Rafael Bettega and Jackie Davidson