There is just a few days left until Christmas. Sevyn Streeter and many artists are sending out holiday songs and projects to help get people into the holiday spirit by sharing their holiday music. In an effort to get in on the holiday spirit, Sevyn Streeter was kind enough to unveil her take on Nat King Cole’s beloved classic from years ago, “The Christmas Song.” While the songstress delivers the lyrics to the original tune, she adds her own special twist to the instrumental to make it her own:
There was an album by Sevyn Streeter named Drunken Wordz Sober Thoughtz that was released back in 2021. There were 15 tracks on the EP, as well as appearances by names such as BIA, Dominic Scott, A$AP Ferg, Chris Brown, and Lucky Daye. Then, a short while after, she released a deluxe version of her album, which added five new tracks to the original album.
It was my pleasure to catch up with the singer of “Before I Do” who was in attendance at the 2022 Summit x AT&T last month, during which she shared her most valuable advice for the aspiring artists who attend events such as these. “Be who you are. Enjoy your time. Don’t confine yourself to a single type of thinking,” she said to me. As far as I’m concerned, this is the most significant piece of advice that I would give an aspiring artist at this time. An idea is always a sign that you have a purpose for creating it. Don’t let anyone stop you from being creative, and do not let anything stop you from creating.”
In the world of music, collaborations can often propel an artist’s career to new heights. However, for the multi-talented singer and songwriter, Tinashe, some past partnerships have been a source of regret. Specifically, her 2015 collaborations with controversial figures, R. Kelly and Chris Brown, have recently come under scrutiny.
Tinashe’s Music Career: A Brief Overview
Tinashe Jorgensen Kachingwe, popularly known as Tinashe, is a well-known American singer, songwriter, and actress. Her unique blend of R&B, pop and electronic music, combined with her dynamic stage presence, have established her as a prominent figure in the music industry.
During an interview with the Zach Sang Show, Tinashe expressed her remorse over her past collaborations with R. Kelly and Chris Brown, both of whom have faced allegations of abuse. These collaborations date back to 2015, a time when Tinashe was just breaking into the industry.
Tinashe collaborated with R. Kelly on the song “Let’s Be Real Now”, a track featured in R. Kelly’s 2015 album, “The Buffet”. Reflecting on this collaboration, Tinashe expressed deep embarrassment. “I literally block out that R. Kelly song from my mind. That is so embarrassing. That is so unreal that I even have a song with R. Kelly,” she said.
Another collaboration that Tinashe regrets is her 2015 single “Player”, where her then-record label, Sony’s RCA Records, decided to add a Chris Brown feature. According to Tinashe, she didn’t fully support this decision, as she saw the song as a pop track and didn’t think it required a feature from Chris Brown, who was primarily known for his R&B and hip-hop music.
In response to Tinashe’s comments, Chris Brown took to Instagram, writing, “NAME 5 TINASHE songs or die…. EVERYBODY DEAD” under a video post of Tinashe’s interview. He also reposted a video of rapper Joyner Lucas, who defended Brown against Tinashe and Selena Gomez’s recent negative comments.
Reflections on the Music Industry
Tinashe’s revelations about her past collaborations shine a light on the complexities and often exploitative nature of the music industry. Young artists, in their bid to make a mark, are often guided by record labels and management to make decisions that may not align with their personal values or artistic vision. Tinashe’s expressions of regret highlight the importance of maintaining artistic integrity and control, even in the face of commercial pressures.
Despite past regrets, Tinashe continues to make waves in the music industry. She has since parted ways with RCA Records and has released music independently, allowing her greater control over her career and artistic decisions.
Conclusion: A Lesson for Emerging Artists
Tinashe’s experiences serve as a cautionary tale for emerging artists navigating the music industry. It underscores the importance of maintaining control over one’s career and making decisions that align with personal values and artistic vision. As Tinashe continues to navigate her career independently, her story remains an important reminder of the power of authenticity and integrity in the music industry.
It was announced earlier this month that Yung Bleu would release Love Scars II, the sequel to his 2018 comedy Love Scars: The 5 Stages of Emotions. A few days before Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14), the talented Alabama artist dropped his new single from the upcoming project titled “Games Women Play,” an album that was produced by Jerry Lang, Robby Hale, Teldrick Smith, and MOONBOY. Bleu matches the toxic features of his love interest when it comes to loyalty and commitment in the track, as the title suggests.
Yung Bleu shared a snippet of the performance in a video clip he shared before the song’s official release, which could be seen below. An acoustic pianist provides support to the singer behind the scenes in this short clip where the singer of “You’re Mines Still” delivers his harmonies from within a lavish residence as a pianist performs to the background.
It has been just over three years since Yung Bleu released his sophomore album, “TANTRA,” which is a 17-track body of work with additional collaborations from Kelly Rowland, Fivio Foreign, ZAYN, Nicki Minaj, French Montana, Lil Wayne, Lucky Daye, Ty Dolla $ign, and Ne-Yo. Additionally, the same year saw the Investments artist growing into one of the most sought after features across genres, thanks to his standout performances on a variety of songs, including Dvsn “Last Time”, M Huncho “Who We Are,” Coi Leray “Aye Yai Yai,” Maroon 5 “One Light (Remix),” Chris Brown “Possessive,” and Ashanti “Falling For You.”
In February 2021, Eric Bellinger and Hitmaka collaborated together for their joint project 1-800-Hit-Eazy, which was a 14-track album of original material that featured features from Chrishan, Rahky, and a number of other artists. It has been a pleasure to experience the accompanying visuals for plenty of tracks from the album since it was released, including tracks such as “Hypebeast,” “Star Projectors,” “Serious,” and “Only You.”
The two recently announced that as the two-year anniversary of the release of their LP approaches, a sequel is finally on its way. With the single “BNB” released last month, fans have already sampled 1-800-Hit-Eazy: Line 2’s sound. The album lands on Feb. 10. It has been announced that a new song from this duo, “Decide,” is out. Co-produced by Keyz and Hitmaka, the song is about offering an ultimatum to your partner: “You have to decide.”
It must be noted that Eric Bellinger released his last full-length solo album in the year 2021, a well-received offering that included guest appearances from Teedra Moses, Kierra Sheard, Dom Kennedy, Brandy, The Game, and Sevyn Streeter. In the months that followed, he earned a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Progressive R&B Album for that project which later on earned him a Grammy. Additionally, he made his television debut in 2021 with an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”
It was explained by the singer Eric Bellinger in a recent interview that it was quite a transition to move from being a songwriter to being a solo artist. This is after spending most of her career as a songwriter. “When it comes to those people who are used to you as a songwriter, the first thing they say is, ‘Man, I’m sure Chris Brown would make that sound crazy if he made it’. It would be amazing if Usher was to cut it, wouldn’t it? ” He asked. “In the same way that you had to work your way up to the top to become a songwriter, you have to stay resilient.”
In the present, Fivo Foreign is reportedly working on a deluxe edition of his debut album, B.I.B.L.E. The artist has released a new song today (Nov. 11) entitled “1 On 3“, which he has collaborated with Jamaican beatsmith Rvssian. In terms of the production, it meets the requirements of Fivio’s no-frills bars about women, street life, and other topics:
It is worth pointing out that when B.I.B.L.E. was released back in April, it featured 18 songs as well as guest appearances from Quavo, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Coi Leray, Queen Naija, KayCyy, Yung Bleu, Chlöe, A$AP Rocky, The Kid LAROI, Lil Yachty, Ne-Yo, Lil Tjay, and more. The fact that 29,000 album-equivalent units were sold during the first week of release only adds to the success of that album on the Billboard 200. Thereafter, Fivio continued to keep up his momentum with the release of top singles such as “God Did Freestyle” and “London Freestyle.” In addition to these hit singles, Fivio has also appeared on Kay Flock “Make A Movie,” Chris Brown “C.A.B. (Catch A Body),” Coi Leray “Mountains,” Skillibeng “Whap Whap (Remix),” Jim Jones and Maino “Slide,” Jnr Choi “Amused,” Rowdy Rebel “Paid Off,” Sheff G “Kiss Your Neck,” and The Game “Burnin’ Checks.”
RECENT COMMENTS