India.Arie - Cocoa Butter (VIDEO)

India.Arie spreads some love in the video for her first single “Cocoa Butter.” The 37-year-old soulstress gets intimate with her man in the subtle visuals.

Vandell Andrew - Tonight (Best You Ever Had) Sax Cover (AUDIO)

Check out our Favorite Saxophone player in The Country.
Vandell is definitely going places, Keep Following this guy

BOBBY V – BACK TO LOVE (AUDIO)

Bobby V brings back romance and live instruments on “Back to Love,” the first single from his upcoming EP Peach Moon. The Atlanta crooner injects some soul into the jazzy number, showering his lady with affection.

SOLANGE LAUNCHES HER OWN LABEL WITH SONY

After dropping a remix to “Looks Good With Trouble” with Kendrick Lamar, Solange has another big announcement. The singer has launched her own label, Saint Records.


“Super stoked to announce I’ve started my own label,SAINT RECORDS,where I’ll be releasing my music & other projects distributed through SONY!” tweeted the 26-year-old singer.

Her next album is due on the label. “It is through SAINT RECORDS that I will be releasing my full length album, and also future music projects that I’m excited about sharing!”

The new deal gives her complete creative freedom. “Through Saint Records I will have 100% creative/artistic control & continue to passionately pursue my footing in this new musical movement,” explained Solange, who is managed by Roc Nation.

In November, she released her 7-track EP True via Brooklyn-based indie label Terrible Records. She was previously signed to Interscope.

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Lauryn Hill sent to Jail.. 3 months

Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay taxes on about $1.8 million in earnings.


The 37-year-old Fugees frontwoman appeared in a Newark courtroom on Monday where a judge handed down her sentencing. In addition to three months behind bars, she faces three additional months of home confinement followed by nine months of supervised release.

During a statement to the judge, Ms. Hill explained that it was always her intent to pay the taxes, but she was unable to during her hiatus from the music business.

“I needed to be able to earn so I could pay my taxes, without compromising the health and welfare of my children, and I was being denied that,” she told the judge.

“I was put into a system I didn’t know the nature of. … I’m a child of former slaves. I got into an economic paradigm and had that imposed on me,” she continued. “I sold 50 million units … now I’m up here paying a tax debt. If that’s not likened to slavery, I don’t know what is.”

Before the sentencing, her attorney said that she had paid more than $970,000 to satisfy the state and federal tax liabilities. She signed a new deal with Sony to help pay off some of the debt.

Over the weekend, she released a new song, “Neurotic Society,” the first release from her new label venture, Obverse Creation Music/Sony ATV.

She has until July 8 to report to prison.


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Janelle Monáe feat. Erykah Badu - Q.U.E.E.N. [Video]

Janelle Monáe jams with her best friend Erykah Badu in the funky fresh video for “Q.U.E.E.N.,” directed by Alan Ferguson. The rebellious ladies bring their collaboration to life in a living museum exhibit known as “Project Q.U.E.E.N.”

Luke James - I.O.U. (VIDEO)

Solange, Losing You-- Live at The FADER FORT (VIDEO)

One of my favorite performances from SXSW 2013

Chrisette Michele - A Couple Of Forevers (VIDEO)

Beautiful Chrisette Michele debuts her real life fiance (Blond Mohawk)in this video shot on tour.
We also get to see Chrisette's Tattoo's. She is going to be legendary and i don't like the Tat's on her. But to each is own. Her beautiful voice & her smile still get my attention.

Solange Knowles Rocks Out (VIDEO)

Dwele feat. Phife Diggy - What Profit Remix (VIDEO)

Yuna - Live Your Life (VIDEO)

Yuna is an independent Malaysian singer-songwriter. She began writing her own songs when she was 14 years old, and her first performance of her own songs was at the age of 19, after she learned how to play guitar. She has performed in numerous acoustic shows and events in many parts of Malaysia since 2006.
Yuna was eventually discovered in the US by the Indie-Pop record label and management company

Maysa ft. Dwele - Flower Girl

Jill Scott - Blessed (Official Video)

One of my favorite singers out there

Elle Varner - Refill

Elle Varner is a little girl in the big city in the video for “Refill,” a cut off her mixtape Conversational Lush. The 22-year-old singer-songwriter takes a trip to the Big Apple with her cheer squad. During her last night in NYC, she sneaks out to explore, running into a man who shows her around town. She races back to make the bus, but not before getting his number.

B.o.B - So Good (Video)

As promised Bobby Ray delivered his official video for "So Good" this morning. The song is off of B.o.B's upcoming album Strange Clouds, which is due out May 1st via Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records.

Daley ft. Marsha Ambrosius - Alone Together

Love Love this track,
Great way to start of the a sexy Sunday

Carl Thomas ft. Snoop Dogg - Don't Kiss Me

Mark Ronson Feat. Erykah Badu, Yasiin Bey & More “A La Modeliste”

The Re:Generation project, unveils their latest video in support of their Hyundai Veloster campaign. Mark Ronson follows up DJ Premier, as Erykah Badu and Yasiin Bey are backed by the sounds of The Dap-Kings, Trombone Shorty and New Orleans’ Zigaboo Modeliste in “A La Modeliste.” Fans were treated to a sneak peek of the video during the opening of last night’s BCS National Championship game on ESPN. Now you can watch the collective get down to the sounds of Louisiana in the full video up top