Luke James ‘I Want You’ Video

Posted on January 25, 2012 by rnbdirt
Luke James 'I Want You'

Luke James is out with the music video to his new single ‘I Want You’, off the New Orleans, Louisiana R&B singer’s free pre-album ‘#LUKE’. Watch the Luis Perez directed video via Vevo and check out a stream of ‘#LUKE’ below.

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Kayla Brianna ‘If You Love Me’ Video Premieres During Lakers Vs Heat Game

Posted on January 22, 2012 by rnbdirt
Kayla Brianna

Anyone watching the Lakers vs. Heat game the other night might be wondering who provided the soundtrack for the NBA halftime spot featuring Kobe vs Lebron. Meet Kayla Brianna, Interscope Records’ latest signee, who premiered her video for ‘If You Love Me’, intercut with highlights from the game’s biggest stars. Kayla, a rising R&B star, can already call celebrities like Keri Hilson, George Lopez, Chris Rock, Ice Cube, and Kobe Bryant fans.

With the video’s premiere, the young singer is gearing up for the release of her debut single ‘If You Love Me’, which is inspired by influences like Brandy and Aaliyah. Kayla, the daughter of basketball legend and NBA commentator Kenny Smith, hopes that her music will speak to young girls around the world who are transitioning to adulthood. “It’s about growing up, succeeding, experiencing heartbreak and self-identity simultaneously,” says Kayla. “When you add those messages to undeniable tracks, it becomes a message that you can move to!”

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Etta James Dead At 73, Twitter Condolences Flood In

Posted on January 20, 2012 by rnbdirt

Several fellow artists and celebrities are reacting to the news that Etta James passed away in Southern California’s Riverside Community Hospital from complications of leukemia. The soul legend was 73. “This is a tremendous loss for the family, her friends and fans around the world,” Etta’s manager Lupe De Leon said announcing the sad news. Among those who expressed their condolences on Twitter:

Deborah Cox (@Deborah_Cox): So sad. Amazing legacy. #RIP RT @gerardbush: Etta James passed away today.RIP to one of the greats.

Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH): RIP Etta James

Shay Mitchell (@shaymitch): R.I.P Etta James. I’ll keep playing your records over and over again, especially this song :) youtube.com/watch?v=_1uunRdQ61M

Duff McKagan (@DuffMcKagan): RIP Etta James. A WARRIOR of a woman. A talent without equal.

Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson): Rest In Peace, Etta James.

Nathan Followill (@doctorfollowill): RIP Etta James. One of the greatest voices of all time. Thanks for the many romantic moments your music created.

Ashley Parker Angel (@ParkerAngel): RIP Etta James – one of the greatest female singers of all time. Thank you for your gift to the world. usat.ly/zqrL0S

JoJo (@JoJoistheway): Wow wow wow. We lost a legend today. #RIPETTAJAMES … she is one of the reasons I sing today. Major major inspiration. Peace be with you.

Marie Digby (@mariedigby): What a huge loss today in the music world…Etta James you will be so missed ??

Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum): RIP the beautiful Etta James RT @nytimes NYT NEWS ALERT: Singer Etta James Has Died

Eric Hutchinson (@EricHutchinson): Sad to hear Etta James has passed away. Huge fan of her and that voice. Listening to the “At Last” album in her honor.

Jessie J (@jessiejofficial): Just been told the legend that is Etta James has passed. Thank you for your voice your dedication to us and your gift. Your voice is timeless and will forever live on. I will always look to you for inspiration. R.I.P <3

Greta Van Susteren (@gretawire): #EttaJames was great! download the song #AtLast

Christina Perri (@christinaperri): Etta James, I hope you’re resting your sweet singing soul in peace. thank you for everything you gave us.

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Estelle Headlines BET Music Matters “The All Of Me Tour”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by rnbdirt
UK singer Estelle

BET Networks today announced plans for the upcoming BET Music Matters ‘The All of Me Tour’, headlined by . Kicking off February 2nd at Ohio’s House of Blues in Cleveland, the Homeschool/Atlantic recording artist will be joined by special guests Elle Varner, Stacy Barthe and Luke James on various dates throughout the tour. For complete details and ticket information, visit estellemusic.com.

Estelle has also announced plans to perform at the 2012 Essence Music Festival, slated for July 6th in New Orleans. The event will see Estelle sharing the stage with Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, and Steve Harvey. For details and ticket information, please see essencemusicfestival.com.

BET Music Matters “The All of Me Tour”, Headlined by Estelle
Special guests include Elle Varner, Stacy Barthe and Luke James
*all supporting artists performing on various dates*
Feb. 2 Cleveland, OH House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
Feb. 3 Chicago, IL Double Door
Feb. 4 Cincinnati, OH Mixx Lounge
Feb. 6 Kansas City, MO The Riot Room
Feb. 8 San Diego, CA Anthology
Feb. 9 Los Angeles, CA Key Club
Feb. 10 Oakland, CA The New Parish
Feb. 13 Dallas, TX House of Blues (Cambridge Room)
Feb. 14 New Orleans, LA The Howlin Wolf
Feb. 15 Houston, TX House of Blues (Peacock Room)
Feb. 16 Austin, TX Antones
Feb. 18 Birmingham, AL Old Car Heaven
Feb. 20 Atlanta, GA CenterStage
Feb. 22 Washington, DC The Birchmere
Feb. 23 Boston, MA Regata Bar – 2 Shows
Feb. 26 Baltimore, MD Sound Stage
Feb. 28 New York, NY Irving Plaza – Album Release Show
Mar. 3 Nashville, TN Indulge
Mar. 5 Philadelphia, PA World Café Life

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Keith Robinson Releases Song ‘Same Rules’ From The ‘Dysfunctional Friends’ Soundtrack

Posted on January 18, 2012 by rnbdirt

‘Dysfunctional Friends’, leading man, singer-actor Keith Robinson has released a new song entitled ‘Same Rules’, produced by Pollow Da Don’s protégé, Hollywood Hot Sauce. ‘Same Rules’ is featured on the soundtrack of the upcoming film ‘Dysfunctional Friends’, in which Robinson stars along with Stacey Dash, Meagan Good, Hosea Chanchez and Terrell Owens. Robinson’s new song is also the theme song to the film and trailer.

The film surrounds “estranged friends [who] are reunited after their larger then life friend (Robinson) unexpectedly dies.” Much like his character in the film, Robinson sings a song of a man who has played by the “same rules” in his relationship. “Same Rules is an ode to staying with someone and keeping that initial attraction alive no matter what time may bring,” Robinson explained.

Stay tuned for Keith Robinson’s full-length album, due to be released in 2012. Watch the movie trailer via YouTube below.

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Rihanna ‘You Da One’ Video

Posted on January 3, 2012 by rnbdirt

is out with the music video to her new single ‘You Da One’, off the Barbadian singer’s sixth studio album ‘Talk That Talk’, out now on Def Jam. Watch the Melina Matsoukas directed video via Vevo below.

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Lloyd ‘She’s All I Want For Christmas’ Video

Posted on December 25, 2011 by rnbdirt
Lloyd 'She's All I Want For Christmas'

is out with the music video to his holiday single ‘She’s All I Want For Christmas’. “I guess I have been stuck in the 60s lately. I think that it really has a lot to do with all the music that I grew up listening to as a kid growing up,” the R&B singer told Global Grind. “And I grew up listening to all these people sing songs that really gave me a really good feeling every time I heard him. You know it make you feel real warm and joyful. And so I wanted to interpret that feeling in something original and hopefully give the people of my generation that same feeling that I got, but their own.”

Watch the Motion Family dircted video via Vevo below.

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Mindless Behavior ‘Christmas With My Girl’ Video

Posted on December 24, 2011 by rnbdirt
Mindless Behavior 'Christmas With My Girl'

Mindless Behavior are out with the music video to their holiday single ‘Christmas With My Girl’, out now on iTunes. “This video is awesome. We don’t have no choreography,” Ray Ray told MTV News about the Cathy Block directed video. “We’re just hanging out, having fun.” Watch it via Vevo below.

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Carl Thomas Releases Fourth Studio Album ‘Conquer’

Posted on December 24, 2011 by rnbdirt
Carl Thomas 'Conquer' cover

Following a brief time away from the spotlight, returns with ‘Conquer’, his first album in four years, which was released December 6th on Verve Forecast. “On ‘Conquer’, I really just talk about allowing love to do what it does,” Thomas told Afro.com about the album’s title track. “I was talking about not fighting so hard in areas of relationships where you really don’t have to. The cool thing about the single is that people who listen to it are going to take dual meanings from it.”

‘Conquer’ Track Listing:
1. The Night Is Yours
2. Long Distance Love Affair
3. Conquer
4. Round 2
5. It’s Not The Same
6. Don’t Kiss Me
7. It Is What It Is
8. It Ain’t Fair
9. Sweet Love
10. Running
11. Don’t Kiss Me (Remix)

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Anthony Hamilton ‘Woo’ Video

Posted on December 19, 2011 by rnbdirt

is out with the music video to his new single ‘Woo’, off the Charlotte, North Carolina R&B singer’s fifth studio album ‘Back to Love’, out now on RCA Records.

Hamilton explains his inspiration for the album title: “We live our life, day to day, month to month, year to year, doing so much that we forget the love, the people around us, the things around us, and just life itself. I want to remind people that it’s okay to be in love with yourself and the loved ones in your life.”

Watch the Marcus Raboy directed video via MyPlay below.

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