by Jesse Swindell | Mar 29, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
It does not matter where or when it is, Mary J. Blige will be more than willing to reunite with Method Man once again.
At present, the talented duo is showcasing their acting chops in the movie “Power Book II: Ghost,” in which Blige stars as the character Monet and Meth plays the role of the character Davis MacLean. It is hard to dispute, however, that fans have not forgotten just how magical it was when the duo collaborated on one of the most popular songs of the era entitled ‘One Direction’, another #1 hit in 1995 “You’re All I Need To Get By/I’ll Be There For You.”
In addition to being evergreen, the record has remained relevant for more than two decades now, proving to be a versatile piece of music. Originally, the Wu-Tang Clan track was produced by RZA from Wu-Tang Clan, and the remixed version was released to radio by the Chairman Sean “Diddy” Combs and member of the Trackmasters as part of a joint project with the Trackmasters. The 38th Grammy Awards were held on September 25, 2008, and Meth and his mash-up of the Tammi Terrell and Marvin Gaye classic, “You’re All I Need To Get By,” for their mash-up of the classic R&B hit “All I Need Is You,” received the Grammy Award for the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the song s mash-up. However, this has been the first time the singer and emcee have performed together since the song was released. As part of the festival’s celebration of the Strength of a Woman Festival & Summit hosted by Mary J. Blige, both artists performed together at the concert in Atlanta, Georgia last May as part of Blige’s performance.
Nevertheless, by now, the time has now come for the “Good Morning Gorgeous” singer as well as the “C.R.E.A.M.” song lyricist to reunite once again. “If they say yes, we will go into the studio and do it as soon as we get the go-ahead,” Blige told Deadline when asked by the publication if a collaboration between her and Jay-Z was a possibility either for “Power” or an LP.
As for Mary J. Blige and the host of “The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige,” the actress and singer said that working together has been nothing short of a joy. “It’s just so much fun to see my friend on a set, and it’s so much fun to laugh along with her. In addition, she told the publication that when they yell “cut,” “we’re always giggling about something,” she said. The two stars have each received recognition for their work on the series that 50 Cent co-created with them. The NAACP Image Awards of 2022 were bestowed on them for their respective achievements in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor/Actress in a Drama Series. The same category Meth won at this year’s ceremony resulted in his third image trophy, bringing him to a total of three trophies so far.
by Jesse Swindell | Mar 28, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
Almost five years have passed since Usher released A, an eight-song project he co-created with Zaytoven and which featured Gunna and Future. Over the years, the R&B legend has delivered a steady flow of singles, including “California” with Tyga, and “I Cry,” “Your Body Is to Blame,” “This Day,” “Bad Habits,” “Don’t Waste My Time” by Ella Mai. He has also been featured on a number of songs, including Justin Bieber “Peaches (Remix),” Major Lazer “Bang Bang,” Letter to My Son (Call Your Father),” Summer Walker “Come Thru,” Marshmello “Too Much,” DMX “ Black Coffee “LaLaLa,” Mary J. Blige “Need Love,” and City Girls “Good Love.”
A new single from Usher has been released today (March 17). The song has been titled “GLU,” an Lil Jon, Sean Garrett, and Avila Brothers production that is clearly designed for bedroom use.
It has been reported previously that Usher recently spoke of his new label partnership with L.A. Reid.
“It’s going to be [a record label] and then some,” he declared to Angie Martinez in an interview she conducted with him a while back. “Being back in each other’s lives…it’s great to be able to be a part of each other’s lives again. I think he has very much been a commodity for a lot of people in so many industries, and I think he will continue to be. In addition, there are so many incredible entities in the world. In contrast, now that we are able to work together and are able to take ownership of the future we are creating [is awesome].”
by Derrick T Lewis | Mar 28, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
It is with great pleasure that I announce today (March 17th) the official release of Alex Vaughn new EP, The Hurtbook (Homegirl Pack). In order to achieve her goals, the LVRN signee secured the assistance of fellow artists Summer Walker, Ari Lennox, and Muni Long, all of whom contributed to the project’s lead single, “IYKYK.” The song’s opening hook speaks to the importance of self-confidence and self-love:
As of 2022, Alex Vaughn most recent release was The Hurtbook, which consisted of eight tracks without any musical features. An EP titled Voice Notes was released earlier that year to prepare fans for her performance. Besides her own releases, Alex Vaughn the “Do You Ever” singer has been featured on a number of collaborations including “One&Only” with O-Slice, “The Phabo Show” by Phabo, “These Exchanges” with Matt McGhee, “LIVE FOR IT” with IDK featuring Wale, and more.
The singer, who was born and raised in Maryland, talked about the inspiration behind her most recent body of work in a recent interview. “In the beginning, The Hurtbook was a collection of love stories that I had with individuals throughout my life,” she explained. “Eventually, as I developed and made changes to my career, I noticed something change both in the romance and friendships of my life but also in the way I interacted with my friends and ultimately with myself.”
by Jesse Swindell | Mar 27, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
On April 7, Daniel Caesar will be releasing his much-anticipated debut album NEVER ENOUGH to the public. Fans have already had the opportunity to enjoy strong previews, such as the songs produced by Raphael Saadiq and Sir Dylan, “Let Me Go” and “Do You Like Me?.” As a result, the Canadian R&B savant returned today (March 15) to present the music video for the song it is currently featured in. There was recently a new clip released of Daniel Caesar running through a field symbolically never-ending, which was shot by Midman. There is a subtext in the song that croons about the tug-of-war that occurs between two lovers when they try to resolve matters:
Among the artists on Daniel Caesar’s last full-length release was 2019’s Case Study 01, which contained ten songs that included contributions from artists like Brandy, Jacob Collier, Pharrell Williams, and John Mayer. In 2017, he made landfall with his album Freudian, which had a number of major hits including “Best Part” with H.E.R. and “Get You” with Kali Uchis. He has also been involved in some of the most recent collaborations that have emerged in the music industry, including “careless” with FKA twigs, “Peaches” with Justin Bieber alongside Giveon and “Invincible” with Omar Apollo.
The “Japanese Denim” singer Daniel Caesar seems to have already hinted at what fans can expect from his next chapter in his career in a previous Instagram post, which hinted at the direction his career is headed. “Hi there, world. In spite of the fact that I was born a few minutes ago, I am already learning,” he claimed. “We are not supposed to consider this a new beginning, but just a long way from where we were before. I see a lot of myself in almost all of you, and I find it very reassuring. I look in the mirror. As there are so many things to discuss, you will be surprised to learn how close we are. For the time being, let us simply refer to this as the beginning.”
by Derrick T Lewis | Mar 27, 2023 | Latest, Music News, New Music Alert |
There have been a number of singles from DaBaby over the past few months, tying together a string of releases that seem like he’s building towards a new album. Among these drops are “YEA COME ON,” “THEY JUST WANT YOUR LIFE,” and “JOC IN ’06” And today (March 15), he has added to that collection with “BLANK,” which is a laid-back offering with an appearance from Anthony Hamilton, who brings the truth about a rumored relationship to the table.
A new video for Reel Goats’ “BLANK” was directed by James Rico and features the video’s adulterous subject matter brought to life by Rico’s brilliant direction. There is a shot that shows DaBaby with his lover in the lavish residence in which they reside. In the end, Hamilton is armed with a gun in hand, making a reference to Ronald Isley’s legendary performance in the film Mr. Biggs, a film in which a disloyal spouse wrongly mistreats a man. Quite simply, viewers will want to watch this film until the very end, no matter how deadly it might be.
There was a lot going on for DaBaby in the year 2022, which began with the joint project he did with YoungBoy Never Broke Again entitled BETTER THAN YOU. This project was a hit on the Billboard 200 chart as well as the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Charts, where it reached No. 10 and 7 respectively. In the following months, DaBaby continued to expand his audience with tracks such as “SHOWING OFF HER BODY” by Davido, “TOUGH SKIN,” and “WAITRESS,” “WIG” by Moneybagg Yo, “BONNET” by Pooh Shiesty. In addition to the follow-up to his 2019 breakout album, Baby On Baby, he also released Baby On Baby 2.
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