Kings Of Leon Perform On The Today Show...

Kings Of Leon took on the NYC cold, and played a couple songs from their recent effort "Come Around Sundown" Including "Radioactive",And one of my favorites "The End"...

New Music....Well Atleast To SAU...

Leaking sometime back in October, Lloyd Banks' Song "Start It Up" caught my attention but not enough to place it as good or ok. Marinating on this song for sometime now, and after buying his album "HFM2" (Which is a really good rap album)I've noticed that Lloyd Banks' flow has gotten surprisingly strong and assertive. The song thats a piece of our new music today, features Kanye West,Ryan Leslie,Fabolous,and Swizz Beats...On this one Swizz Beat's Chorus/Vocals are actually an accent to the song, as opposed to being..well sometimes annoying. With Lloyd I've been alert on him since HFM released in 04' which could be considered a grade A album. Now we're starting to see him break away from the G-Unit title which is not a bad thing since every rapper that joins a label wants their own voice...Banks is finally getting it with this one.

Can I Get A Sample?...

Uh...Who is this Ms.A?..I can hear it now ringing through the blog. This man Mike Oldfield, has been heard lately in about 550,000-600,000 of your cars, stereos, and computers over this last week, but many of you may not have known it. First, I'll give brief history...

Via his Wiki, Oldfield is an English multi-instrumentalist musician and composer, working a style that blends progressive rock, folk, ethnic or world music, classical music, electronic music, New Age, and more recently, dance. In 1987 he released his album "Crises". From the album, the song "In high Places" was heard but not completely recognized being that it didnt stand out.....

(Check sample at :45)


...Until Kanye's "My Dark Twisted Fantasy" the #1 track titled "Dark Fantasy" samples Oldfield's track like none other, At first listen one might not think this is a sample because of the realness it shows, but check it out for yourself...

(Sample rings in at 1:07)

New Music: Marsha Ambroisus: "Far Away"

Last week a new song from ex Floetry songstress Marsha Ambroisus came about titled "Far Away". Rumored to be produced by hip hop producer Just Blaze, This song starts its journey out wth a soft piano and Marsha playing down her vocals if only for the first verse. As a whole this song is something that reminds me of Marsha's Floetry days but the complete disconnect comes around the 1:49 mark where the vocals start to trek up hill, as we think the song is coming to a nice size early climax (which is a treat for the second verse in any song) but 2:01 she makes the mistake of taking that extra pause which is almost like a punk out in a beautiful ballad and we all know she has it in her...Marsha's vocal ability could be like none other (being that its very different and refreshing) but with her taking that one pause took the song from a 8 1/2 to a 6 1/2 now as there is no release in the song at all. Hopefully this isn't the finished product...Check it out..

BET Soul Train Award Performances....

Last night the BET Centric Soul Train Awards aired and surprisingly made out to be a pretty good watch. With Tributes to the Legendary Anita Baker, Ronald Isley and not to forget a doo-wop toe tapping finger snapping opening with R.Kelly, who tore the roof off the place with his oldies and a Frankie Lyman-esq ending. I was rather surprised the show turned out to be a good one..Check out some performances by R.Kelly, Bruno Mars, Erykah Badu, below...


R.Kelly




Erykah Badu





Ronald Isley Tribute




Anita Baker Tribute




Bruno Mars

Uh Oh.....IT's FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Folks the day that we pray for each and every Monday is BACK!!! Our Favorite Holiday that comes around every week LET's GO SAU IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!

New Vid: Bruno Mars "Grenade"..

Bruno Mars is back with another single from his album "Doo-Wops & Hooligans" titled "Grenade" which has peaked at # 30 on the charts thus far...Check em' out...

Throwback Of The Day....Chad Kroeger & Josey Scott "Hero"..

The throwback song of the day comes from Chad Kroeger (Nickleback) and Josey Scott (Saliva) "Hero" which was recorded in 2002 from the "Spider-Man" Soundtrack. The song peaked at number 1 on many charts including the Canadian singles charts & the Hot mainstream Rock track charts. Josey Scott told LAUNCH:

"He (Chad) had the idea for the song 'Hero' so I came up to Vancouver and met him. He pitched me the idea, and I thought that was pretty dope. So we sort of tweaked it, together, laid down some harmonies on it, and played everything from congas to acoustics on it."

an absolutely meaningful collaboration between two rock artists...

New Music: Sugarland "Little Miss"...

"Little Miss" is set to be the second single from country duo Sugarland, from their "The Incredible Machine" album which topped the Billboard 200 charts as well as the US Billboard Top Country Album Charts. In my opinion Sugarland has found that medium that connects with the new younger Country audience and staying true to their roots. Very beautiful song...

Eminem & Lil' Wayne To Perform On SNL...

According to online reports, Rapper Lil Wayne is scheduled to make his first TV appearance after his release from Prison. He will be performing with Eminem who is the main guest performer for the Dec. 18th SNL show, on their joint venture "No Love". The host for the evening will be actor Jeff Bridges, who joins Robert DeNiro and Paul Rudd as hosts.

B.o.B Is Officially In "Beast Mode".....

See For yourself....



YESSSSSS! Do you see how many times that flow switches?

This Day Last Year....

On this day (which was a Tuesday) last year John Mayer released his album "Battle Studies" which debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200. Receiving mixed reviews the album was able to go Platinum for the Mayer with 880,000 copies sold in the U.S.

Leading the pack of singles gave us "Who Says" debuting at #17 along with "Heartbreak Warfare" peaking at #34 and "Half of My Heart" peaking at #25. But within this album there were many treats including the fan favorite "Assassin" which was never released as an official single, but took the album to more of a soundtrack to Mayer's heart after that...So here's to "Assassin"...

New Music: Carrie Underwood "There's A Place For Us"...

Carrie Underwood flexed the golden pipes for "There Is A Place For Us" The single from the upcoming movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. A beautiful ballad that adds to the lists of big singers who's done soundtrack songs for big movies. Beautiful in every way Carrie does it just right...

Paramore Premiere's New Single "Playing God"..

You don't deserve a point of view if the only thing you see is you-Glorious Quote from Paramore

From their 3rd album "Brand New Eyes" Rock group Paramore releases yet another single (5th to be exact) from this Gold selling album titled "Playing God" you can view the video Here.
Check it out folks...

Avril Lavigne Announces "What The Hell?....

Avril Lavigne is stepping back on the scene with her new album in which she explains was done over a year ago but like many she's had a couple of label setbacks..

“I’m done with my 4th record!!!” she wrote. “Well, actually I have been done for a year… and now my record company have finally decided to release it. OMG..How nice! Thanks guys.”

“People do their best work when they are doing what they want, love and is natural for them, not when you are forcing them to be something that they are not.” further informing us of her label spats. But good things come to those who wait and Avril has announced to her fans that her first single from her new album is titled "What the hell"

“My first single off this record is called: ‘What The Hell’. This song is the least personal song to me off this album. It’s a fun and funny anthem. It has a broad message about personal freedom. It is the most pop track on the record.”

She also announced that a video for the single will be shot in 2 weeks and released in January...We all know from Avril's previous albums that when she does a mid tempo to slower song that's her bread and butter when it comes to stability and making the fans fall deep for what she has to say. With that said I can't wait to see what she dishes up...

New Music: Nicki Minaj ft Drake "Moment 4 life"

***Updated with new song "Blazin" Ft Kanye West

A song from Nicki Minaj's debut album "Pink Friday" has surfaced today in the form of "Moment 4 life". An actual song this is, as opposed to sounding like a mixtape track every time out. Might take a couple more listens for me to completely grasp it but it sounds pretty good to me...SAU whatcha think?



"Blazin"

Dr. Dre Covers XXL....

With the title "Detox Is Coming"....Dre also stopped his creative process to talk more about the upcoming album stating the following:

"I see the finish line right now. I'm wrapping it up. I need about two or three more songs and hopefully I'll start the mixing process at the end of next month.

"And then at that point I'm about 30 days out. I'm excited about it. I'm seriously excited about it, it's feeling good now.

"One of the reasons it was taking so long was because I felt I was doing it more out of obligation as opposed to really feeling it. As of the last year I've been really feeling where it's going and it feels good and I think I'm ready."

Of upcoming single 'Kush' featuring Snoop Dogg, Akon and Sly, he added: "It's about weed smoking, and I don't want people to think that that's what my album is about

"This is actually the only song with that type of content in it. But it seems that everyone likes it so we're going to go on and push with it."

Welp, there you have it ladies and Gentleman the first single from the long awaited "Detox" is the song posted yesterday "Kush"....

New Music/From The Album: Rascal Flatts,Nelly,Josh Groban,Keith Urban,Rihanna....

Josh Groban: "Voce Existe Em Mim"



Josh Groban and all that vocal power released his latest effort "Illuminations" and #10 "Voce Existe Em Mim" is nothing to skip over! With a powerful composition that opens up a couple times over, to back all foreign words he speaks, this takes you into a "rallying the troops feel" with this one. His official fan website lists each of his four solo albums have been certified at least multi-platinum, and, in 2007, was charted as the number one best selling artist in the United States....shouldn't we know about him if we don't already?



Rascal Flatts: "I won't Let Go"



A fan favorite, Rascal Flatts came about with their new release "Nothing Like This" and truly shows there's not. From front to back they take you on a Country road starting with "Why Wait" ending with the beautiful piano driven "I Won't Let Go" which shows a more vulnerable/ Inspirational side of the group that I can imagine won't get taken for granted...Gary LeVox's vocal ability on this song soars and almost brings a tear to the music lovers eye..I love it!



Rihanna: "Man Down"



Taking this country party to the islands, Rihanna has released a new album titled "Loud". For the most part on this album its a complete 360 from her last effort 'Rated R' which gave off a more dark appeal. This time the Bajan beauty goes back to her roots and gives us quite the story with #7 "Man Down"... Now with Reggae/Calypso being my favorite genre of music, I couldn't help but be intrigued by this song which gives us the "Gangsta" side of Rihanna and lets her bring more island influences along with a deep Barbados accent and steeldrum peaking out every now and again. The infamous "Rum bum bum bum" makes you sway with each bar. In my opinion best song from the album...



Nelly Ft Dawn & Murphy Lee "Kiss"



Nelly has released his "Nelly 5.0" Album which is 200x's better than his last effort "Brass Knuckles". This song featuring Dawn from Dirty Money & brings her vocals to the front sampling Total's 1996 song "Kissing you". Although not a HUGE fan of this song...creative way to sample the song.



Keith Urban "Georgia Woods"



Rounding this party up we take a flight from St. Louis back to the "Georgia Woods" with Keith Urban. Now to start this one off with a small drum pattern was a shocker to me but the guitar that smooths it over until...the breakthrough of the entire song which reminds me of going through a dark cave, finally seeing the opening of the outside world. Keith took this song and made it his own with a nice size guitar riff sitting right in the middle growing right back to that drum pattern back to the guitar. A party is an understatement with this song, that should be a single in my opinion....not to mention he's uber hot! His album "Get Closer" is 8 songs short, but being that all 8 songs are magnificent it completely evens out..

New Vid: B-To The O-B "Don't Let Me Fall"....

It's finally here folks, our boy has released the official video for his new single "Don't let me fall" which is his 5th single from his DEBUT album "The Adventures Of Bobby Ray"...I love it! But hey in our eyes B.o.B can do no wrong...B.o.B who's signed to Grand Hustle/Atlantic, has been completely jumping into the hearts of many and created a new lane for himself (which I deem "Rapternative") and can take this all the way! LET's Go B.o.B!!

New Music: Jay Electronica "The Announcement"...

With Jay Electronic taking his talents to Roc Nation, "The Announcement" was made. Jay Electronica is one to watch out for folks don't sleep on the man....

New Music: Adele "Rolling In The Deep"...

"The scars of your love remind you of us"-Glorious Quote from Adele

The first single from Adele's "21" album has surfaced in the form of "Rolling In The Deep". With a tad bit of country flair, and adlibs that remind you of Motown, Adele keeps with her powerful vocals, but goes into new vicious, hot blooded, lyrics that command attention, yet stay so controlled. Check it out...Adele's new album "21" hits stores Jan. 24th in the U.K. and Feb 22nd in the states.

Kings Of Leon To Headline Isle of Wight festival 2011

Isle Of Wight Festival promoter John Giddings said: "We are proud to bring one of the world's biggest rock bands to the island on our 10th anniversary. It is an incredible way to start the weekend, I can't wait"

With that said Kings of Leon are slated to headline the "Isle of Wight Festival" In 2011. The band, whose fifth album, Come Around Sundown, recently reached No 1 in the charts, will top the bill for one night at the event in June.

Organisers say it will be their only major UK festival appearance in 2011.

These Tennessee boys, who headlined Glastonbury in 2008, have lined up a number of large outdoor events next summer, including a return to Hyde Park in London.

Next year's Isle of Wight festival will be the 10th since it was revived. It began life in the late 1960s, and has featured performances by Jimi Hendrix and the Who.

(TG)

Interview With ____________ Coming Soon...

Coming soon folks...

B.o.B To Play Grammy Nominations Concert...

Rapper B.o.B and singer/songwriter/producer Bruno Mars are the first performers announced for "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night." Two-time GRAMMY winner LL Cool J once again is set to host the one-hour special, which takes place live on Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Club NOKIA in Los Angeles. The show will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network from 10 - 11 p.m. ET/PT. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly.

The road to Music's Biggest Night begins with "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!!" and culminates with the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 and broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Could this mean??..... Nah its just a concert ;)

Happy Belated Bday B.o.B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wiz Khalifa Freestlyes For Funkmaster Flex...

Rapper Wiz Khalifa has been getting quite the buzz as of late appearing just about everywhere. Recently the rapper hit up Hot97's Funkmaster Flex to show just a bit of his freestyle skills, check em' out...SAU whatcha think?



not convinced? more music below...

New Vid: The Script "For The First Time"....

The Irish alternative rock band The Script has released their video for "For The First Time". The song was released on August 20, 2010 as the lead single from the band's second studio album "Science & Faith". It debuted at number one on the Irish Singles Chart, becoming The Script's first number-one single.

“Science & Faith” is the follow-up to 2008’s “The Script,” which earned the band the hit singles “Breakeven,” “We Cry,” and “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved.” The album is set to hit stores (In the states) on January 18th.

"A Thousand Suns" Tour Coming To A City Near You...

Linkin Park has wowed us with their latest release "A Thousand Suns" and with a few spotted major shows here and there, are now officially coming to a city near you! Playing an array of their oldies and newbies, these guys plan to ROCK...YOU! Starting Jan 20th 2011 we finally get a chance to see what these guys plan to give us live check some of the tour dates below..


Jan. 20: Sunrise, Flor. (Bank Atlantic Center)
Jan. 22: Tampa, Flor. (St. Pete Times Forum)
Jan. 23: Atlanta, Ga. (Phillips Arena)
Jan. 25: Detroit, Mich. (Joe Louis Arena)
Jan. 26: Chicago, Ill. (United Center)
Jan. 28: Minneapolis, Minn. (Xcel Energy Center)
Jan. 29: Kansas City, Mo. (Sprint Center)
Jan. 31: Philadelphia, Penn. (Wells Fargo Center)
Feb. 1: Boston, Mass. (TD Garden)
Feb. 4: New York, N.Y. (Madison Square Garden)
Feb. 7: Montreal, Quebec (Bell Centre)
Feb. 8: Toronto, Onatario (Air Canada Centre)
Feb. 10: Washington, D.C. (Verizon Center)
Feb. 11: Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun)

(With The Prodigy)
Feb. 15: Houston, Tex. (Toyota Center)
Feb. 17: Dallas, Tex. (American Airlines Center)
Feb. 19: Las Vegas, Nev. (MGM Grand - Garden Arena)
Feb. 20: San Diego, Calif. (Viejas Arena)
Feb. 23: Los Angeles, Calif. (Staples Center)
Feb. 25: Salt Lake City, Utah (Energy Solutions Arena)
Feb. 26: Denver, Col. (Pepsi Center)

Left Behind: Gossip "Heavy Cross"....

"Heavy Cross" is the first single taken from Music for Men, the fourth studio album by Gossip and was released on April 28, 2009 in the U.S. Beth Ditto (female singer) explained to the NME that the song is "about recreation and my friends, who I feel like are the ultimate creative re-creators." The single was certified triple gold in Germany, for selling over 450.000 copies (with Gold in Germany being 100,000 copies sold) and is now certified as "biggest selling international produced single" ever..

The female singer above Beth Ditto has a voice that you wouldn't think would come from her I.E very high and forceful with her runs. This band is an American indie band so instead of posting this as an "On The Lawn" Spotlight, I decided to give this one a left behind being that it's certified as "biggest selling international single ever...AND their album "Music For Men" is platinum worldwide! (Along with only peaking on Billboard 200 at 164). Check out one of my favorites....After the basic acapella beginning, the full beat hits and this "Disco punked female fronted band" takes it to another level..one word..DONE!

The ACA's Are Coming...

The First annual ACA's (American Country Awards) are on its way next month. Premiering live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with rumored acts such as: Blake Shelton, Rascal Flatts, Toby Keith, along with Reba and Josh Turner scheduled to perform. Fox has also announced that Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Jewel, Lady Antebellum, Bret Michaels, Jeff Dunham and Ty Murray will also make appearances at the event. NASCAR drivers Clint Bowyer, Elliott Sadler and Michael Waltrip are also scheduled to appear.

The official press release via theacas.com goes as followed:

The two-hour prime time special is the only country music awards show that gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists not only in traditional categories but also in previously unrecognized areas of the business such as touring, encompassing the entire spectrum of country music and bestowing honors that no other awards show has. You can vote for your favorites once a day until November 8, 2010, in all categories. However, there’s one big exception to that: the ARTIST OF THE YEAR category will remain open until December 4th – two days before the show airs live from The MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Monday, Dec., 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

There are going to be big musical performances and some never before seen music collaborations! But we’re also bringing the funny by having big name comedians on hand to make this a night of fun and music! Keep checking back here to see who will be on the show and to vote.

New Music: Dr. Dre Ft Akon & Snoop Dogg "Kush"

New music from Dr. Dre recently leaked online. Yet again, speaking on this being the "Official Single" from his highly anticipated album "Detox". While the song (which features Akon, and long time protege' Snoop Dogg) is basic in just about every way, I guess Dre was going for the less is more attempt this time out. Playing the safe route talking about "Kush".... and well, that's it..Check it out folks...

The Band That Changed Everything....Hits iTunes!

Iconic, Legendary, and quite the buzz today...The Beatles. The Beatles' music is officially available for download on iTunes for the first time. There have been years of negotiations between EMI Group and Apple to make the songs available for download, but never an agreement until now folks!

"The band that changed everything is now on iTunes," a message read.

Albums are available for £10.99 ($12.99). Double albums, such as The Beatles (also known as The White Album) are priced at £17.99 ($19.99).

Single tracks - the availability of which was previously thought to be an impediment to any deal regarding The Beatles' back catalog, can also be purchased separately for £0.99 ($1.29).

A 'box set' is available for £125 ($149).




(DS)

Lil Wayne Returns To The Studio....

Since being released from Prison Lil Wayne has finally been able to step back into his home- the studio, this is a picture from the Hit Factory in Miami where Wayne laid down his first verse since his release...In other Lil Wayne news the rapper showed his face at Drake's recent concert in Las Vegas which was his first time hitting the stage upon release. Ending his verse to Drake's "Miss Me" with Lil Wayne saying "Yo Vegas, I'm Back" and in return the crowd chanting "Weezy"...Check it out below



In Drake news...Fuse will be airing Drake's September 29th Radio City Music Hall concert on November 24 at 9 p.m. The concert featured artists such as Jay-Z, Fabolous, Swizz Beatz, Birdman and R&B singer Trey Songz.

“If I could perform every night and make it to every city, I would,” said Drake. “Partnering with Fuse to broadcast my Radio City show allows me to perform for the fans who weren’t able to make it out to my Light Dreams & Nightmares Tour. Performing at a venue like Radio City is an honor and I’m excited that Fuse has given me a chance to preserve it.”

(RR,KC)

From The Album: "AB III" Alter Bridge "Show me A Sign"....

Some of you may not know who Alter Bridge is so a quick history (Via wiki) Alter Bridge is an American rock band that was formed in 2004 in Orlando, Florida by then-former Creed members Mark Tremonti (guitar, vocals), Brian Marshall (bass), and Scott "Flip" Phillips (drums), with Myles Kennedy (lead vocals, guitar), formerly of The Mayfield Four and the current frontman for Slash's touring band.

The band is named after an actual bridge that used to be located in Detroit near Tremonti's home on Alter Road. The bridge led to a bad part of town, and the neighborhood children, who saw the other side of the bridge as the "unknown", were not allowed to cross it. Thus, according to Tremonti, the name of the band symbolizes going into the unknown and starting something new.

Alter Bridge has released three studio albums, one live album/DVD, and eight singles. Their debut album, One Day Remains, was released in August 2004, followed by their second album, Blackbird, in October 2007 and their third, AB III, in October 2010.

"AB III" was released in Australia and Germany on October 8, 2010. A release date for the rest of Europe has been set for October 11, 2010 and a North American release date for November 9, 2010..and BLOWN away I was after listening to this pure Rock album! The song that stuck out to me had to be "Show Me A Sign" with this guitar riff that's out of this Fu*king WORLD and played throughout the song....ONLY pure Rock Lovers Check it out below...

Beyonce' "I...Am"..World Tour DVD Extended Trailer.....

Throwback Of The Day Snoop Dogg Ft Dr. Dre & D'Angelo "Imagine"...

A Friday night full of fun took me to pause when I realized this track was sitting on my iTunes. In this inspiring track that makes you imagine if there was no Hip Hop, Dr. Dre starts off on top of this beat that's oh so vivacious, and lively stating "Imagine it never happened". This track which takes you into a mood that's not up until the last note of D'Angelo's voice is one that shouldn't be passed up....From Snoop's "The Blue Carpet Treatment" album released in 2006 and debuted at #5 on the charts, this song played the role as dessert on this album check it out....

New Vid: Susan Boyle "Perfect Day"...

The beast that is Susan Boyle is back with her video "Perfect Day" from her release "The Gift". Susan Boyle is nothing short of a gift for the music industry with her flawless vocals that never leave us scratching our heads....her Christmas based album hits shelves today...The video which was shot in Scotland...breathtaking!

New Music: Kanye West Ft. John Legend "Blame Game"..

Kanye West teamed up with John Legend for a very light, subtle, yet hardcore flight from his upcoming album "My Dark Twisted Fantasy" titled "Blame Game". In this track Kanye goes into very vivid lyrics about a relationship that ended up playing the "Blame Game" when its all said and done. Almost spoken word on this track that is reminiscent of his 808's album, the more we hear from this album the more we want..At least I do.. violin's hit and make it a very "Loner" track..Check it out



With all of the influences John Legend has had since the release of his last solo album "Revolver", I can't wait to see what he comes up with for his next solo release.

We Watch As B.o.B's Fame Grows.....

B.o.B landed in Madrid, Spain only to be greeted by hundreds of fans awaiting at his hotel just to get a glimpse of the "Rapternative" singer Check our boy out...GO B.O.B!!!

Martina McBride Signs To Republic Nashville....

Martina McBride who's also been called the "Celine Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads, Has signed to the new Republic Nashville label after spending nearly two decades with RCA Records. According to CMT.com, McBride and Republic Nashville executives Scott Borchetta and Jimmy Harnen made the announcement at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on Monday morning.

"You know, I've had an amazing career," McBride said. "I've been fortunate enough and blessed enough to sell a lot of records and get to see the world and these great 50 states we have and just have an amazing life. I had a great 18-year partnership with RCA and [former RCA label head] Joe Galante, and we had a wonderful run. When this opportunity came up to work with Jimmy and Scott, it just felt right."

With McBride selling well over 16 million albums in her 19 year career so far, having the ability to top Billboard Country and occasionally Adult Contemporary, I can imagine this will be nothing short of an amazing move for her label and her...

For those of you who aren't familiar with this voice that has won the Country Music Association's "Female Vocalist of the Year" award four times (tied with Reba McEntire for the most wins) and the Academy of Country Music's "Top Female Vocalist" award three times....



(CMT)

New Vid: Chrisette Michele "I'm A Star"...

From her upcoming album "Let Freedom Reign" which drops November 30, 2010, Chrisette Michele is back with the single titled "I'm A Star"...Written and Produced by singer Ne-Yo. Check the video and track listing below...



1. “Fairy Tales and Castles (Part 1)”
2. “I’m a Star”
3. “Number One”
4. “Fairy Tales and Castles (Part 2)”
5. “I Don’t Know Why, But I Do”
6. “Let Freedom Reign” feat. Talib Kweli & Black Thought
7. “Goodbye Game”
8. “So Cool”
9. “So in Love” feat. Rick Ross
10. “So in Love” (Skit)
11. “I’m Your Life”
12. “I’m from NY” (Skit)
13. “Unsaid”
14. “If Nobody Sang Along”
15. “I Know Nothing”

Eminem Covers Rolling Stone Mag...

Eminem covers the latest issue of Rolling Stone. Eminem's journey back into the public eye is nothing short of amazing, Rolling stone gives you just a small journey into what he's thinking....

Do you think it’s hard for you to trust women?

I have trust issues. With women, friends, whatever. You always wonder what their real motives are. I’ve got a small circle of friends, and it’s a lot of the same friends I’ve known forever. Right now, that works for me. I came out of some difficult things these past couple of years. I kind of feel like I’m just now finding my footing. So I want to make sure that’s secure before I go out and do anything else. I need to keep working on myself for a while.



What about your love life? Do you date?

Not really. As far as going out, like dinner and a movie—I just can’t. Going out in public is just too crazy. I mean, I’d like to be in a relationship again someday. Who doesn’t? It’s just hard to meet new people, in my position.

The issue will be available on newsstands Friday...

(RS)

UH OH...IT'S FRIDAY FOLKS!!!!!!!

Seems like forever since we've had a Friday post right? Well we have one today time to let the hair down & Loosen that tie... GO CRAZY IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!

New Vid: T.I. Ft Chris Brown "Get Back Up"

"No Mercy" (Previously "King Uncaged") is set to be released Dec 7th.

Vocals To Not Forget.....

Going through my ipod I came across about 6 songs by country band Sugarland, and it got me thinking, we talk about a lot of artists here at SAU, we talk about singers that have these massive voices but how could I forget this one? We talk just a bit about country music here at SAU but I say if we know a little we should know it all starting with these vocals here.

Jennifer Nettles has such a mature voice, but the clicker with her voice to the musical lovers ear, is the control that she has over her vocals as shown in the song "Stay". The emotion she shows in the song "Love" and the passion for her craft all around. So before we talk about who's the best singer all around....

New Music: Kanye West "All The Lights"...

A new Kanye West song has hit the Internet called "All The Lights". The song from his upcoming album, features a host of artists featuring: Alicia Keys, John Legend,Fergie, Rihanna, Ryan Leslie, Elton John and Kid Cudi to name a few. I'm a big fan of how the drums play second fiddle to the massive horns on this one.... EPIC!

Michael Jackson's "Michael" Album Art....

Billobard: "Michael," the Michael Jackson album comprised of original material recorded by the King of Pop before his death, will be released Dec. 14 on Epic Records in conjunction with his estate, it was announced today (Nov. 4).

The first full track from the album, entitled "Breaking News," will premiere Monday on michaeljackson.com and stream for one week. The song was originally recorded in 2007 in New Jersey and completed after the singer's death last year, according to the announcement.

A teaser for "Michael" will launch on the site tomorrow; the album will also become available for pre-order online within the next 24 hours.

Left Behind: Chris Gaines "Lost In You"....

Thinking who the hell was or is Chris Gaines right? Let me take you back to 99' when Garth Brooks was in some people's opinion in a "Mid life crisis" LOL. He took the one that we call the "best-selling albums artist in the United States" right behind the Beatles in the SoundScan era, to what I like to call a more "Loner artist" (Meaning he found the spot in his musical mind where he connected with the loners of the world) and brought us the magical single "Lost in you". Chris Gaines is a fictional alternative rock persona created as an alter ego for Garth Brooks to explore rock and roll styles far removed from his success as a country singer. But, "Lost In You" is anything but Rock...

Picture a dark rainy night, alone in the house, in a corner with a guitar, loaning for the one you call love..."Lost In You" gives you that exact moment in life in my opinion. Very subtle, soft, and sensual wrapped in a bow.

In 1999, Brooks released one album as Gaines; the album produced three charting Billboard singles, including this Top 5 pop hit.

Simply beautiful...

New Music: My Chemical Romance "SING"....

"SING", is My Chemical Romance's third single from their fourth studio album, "Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys" that hits stores Nov 11th. The song starts off giving us spacey commander type vocals, with the track behind Gerard Way's vocals building by the second, halfway climaxing with hardcore anthem chorus "Sing it for the boys/Sing it for the girls/every time that you lose it sing it for the world"/. I can totally agree with Trash hits' review of the song saying that it "Jangles in a Depeche Mode style" (who were known for their spacey Martian-esq sound on many of their tracks) but you can definitely hear the U2 influence here.

This single has the potential to hit! I wasn't too much of a fan of their previous single "Na Na Na" being that it did't showcase the control over Way's vocals and we all know I'm a sucker for a nice voice. Although in a rock track of mid tempo its not about the vibrato its more about the tone, and flow of the song in general "SING" does it for me.

Ne-Yo Added To AMA's Lineup....

Ne-Yo has been added to the list of American Music Awards performers, which broadcasts live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, later this month. The show's producer Larry Klein has teased that Ne-Yo will deliver a "special performance",

Ne-Yo will join a list of artists that include: Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Pink, Usher Bon Jovi, and Dirty Money.

Eminem and Lady Antebellum will enter the evening with the most nominations each at five, while Bieber has scooped four nominations and Ke$ha, Perry, Usher and B.o.B have all been recognised in three categories.

The American Music Awards 2010 air November 21 from 8pm ET/PT on ABC.

(DS)

New Music: Natasha Beddingfield "Strip Me"...

Natasha Beddingfield has yet to make an impact with her first single from her new album "Strip Me" titled "Touch", but she's back with a video for the title track from "Strip Me". The album was scheduled for release on November 9, 2010, but will be released in December so hopefully that's enough time to make her new single stick in some way. I think its kinda nice..

A Nice Chat With KEM...

To enjoy the full KEM experience, Play one before going on...

(Find your way)



(Your on my mind)




Ms.A: What a pleasure to have you here Kem, how have you been as of late?

Kem: Its an honor and a pleasure to be here with you and the wonderful people of SAU! I have been great as of late how have you been?

Ms.A: I've been just wonderful and I'm even better now that I have a chance to sit down with the lovely Kem, I know a lot of people are interested in talking about what you've been up to as well as this new album "Intimacy: Album III" that you recently put out...you ready to chat?

Kem: I'm ready lets have at it

Ms.A: So jumping right into it its no secret that earlier in your life before the world got to know the Kem of today, you battled with homelessness, addiction and isolation from your family. With all of the negativity that we as people go often deal with in life, how did you as Kem over come these issues and make the transformation into what we get the pleasure of seeing today?

Kem: It was a long hard road, and I feel that its a testament to God, without him there is nothing in our lives. In the time of my transition I lost someone really special to me because of my addiction, so at that point I knew I had to change my life for the better and it took sometime but with God and determination it happened

Ms.A: Do you now view that loss as inspiration to do what you do now?

Kem: I do use it as inspiration. She is the topic of some of my songs and I do this for her as well as for me and my family

Ms.A: So discovering your talent there were of course many options you could've taken I.E the Straight R&B route or more of the "Popular" route. Why Neo-Soul/Jazz/ with a twist of R&B instead of the more "Popular Route"?

Kem: Because that's who I am Ms.A, I'm a Neo-Soul/jazz artist! I'm not trying to hide from the world and deliver myself as an artist I'm not.I give myself as a man to the public in my music and that's all I know how to be. I'm not trying to be a gimmick I'm a real person who loves music.

Kem Ft Jill Scott "Golden Days"



Ms.A: I bring this topic up a lot on my blog but speaking of "Being yourself" in music what are your feelings on forced music and artists who put out music that doesn't come from who they are deep inside?



Kem: I'm not gonna bash people who force music, but as you can see most of the time they might have a hot single or one hot CD.But at some point your gonna get "caught" so to speak, the people wont believe you and your artistry will show it.I would not force anything to help me sell a record and I may not have a big fan base but I have loyal fans that I feel will support me if I stay loyal and give them what they want!

Ms.A: Wonderful answer! But Kem a fan base that makes you go gold each time out in my opinion is a very solid fan base! Very Solid

Kem: They're very solid! and I wouldn't trade them in for the world. I love my fans

Ms.A: It's 01'... now your signed to Motown and the re-released of your debut album "Kemistry" with the help of the baby making single "(Which was pegged by USA today as a "Motown Classic") goes Gold, and your second album "II" released in 05' also went gold, has a feeling of accomplishment set in as of 2005? or do you as a Neo soul artist feel you have something to prove?

Kem: I don't feel I have anything to prove, I'm not a fan when artist say that.We work for the people our fans so we have nothing to prove our job is to make music that keeps our fan base happy because we work for them. If there not happy than we're fired or a better word "dropped". So I don't worry about my label bull or DJ's that's why I have a staff, I'm just worried about making my loyal fan who has been there with me happy when they pay 9.99 for the CD and they pop it in and the love it.That's what I feel I have to do



Ms.A: I don't know about you SAU but I'm excited every time I pop in a Kem album Its well appreciated. Who are some of your inspirations?

Kem: Some of my inspirations are Prince,Marvin Gaye,Luther Vandross,Erykah Badu,Teddy Pendergrass,Sam Cooke man I can go on and on forever Ms.A

Ms.A: With singers D'Angelo,Erykah Badu,Lauryn Hill and Maxwell who basically began this fusion of Quiet Storm, Jazz,Funk,R&B that is now categorized as Neo-Soul, with your latest effort Intimacy:Album III" which debuted at #2 on Billboard 200, how does your latest album keep the legacy of Neo Soul Alive?

Kem: I think "III" is the essence of Neo-Soul. I'm not trying to really go out the box I have a lane and I'm happy . I'm trying to get better in my own lane not trying to go elsewhere
so when you pop it in, I think you get the feel of true Neo-Soul





Ms.A: Now you know I couldn't let you go without asking at least one sensual question right?

Kem: OK LOL what you got?

Ms.A: Getting into the mood with Kem,What would a perfect night with a beautiful lady be in your opinion and what song would be playing on the stereo?

Kem: Hmmmmm, A perfect night with a beautiful lady would be a nice romantic limo ride to dinner to a nice steakhouse where I will have a bouquet of roses waiting by her seat at the table. We have a nice dinner, than a lovely ride back, and hopefully she would want to go back to my place where a mix of Maxwell and Marvin Gaye will be playing and I would love to run a nice bubble bath for her where.......Well, you would just have to be that special lady to find out the rest...

Ms.A: You gotta love a man that knows how to wine and dine!

Kem:LOL thank you Ms.A

Ms.A: I want to thank you so much Kem for giving SAU a nice in depth interview but my last question to you is what do you think the industry could do to get back on top once again?

Kem: I think some of the first things the industry needs to do is stop shooting themselves in the foot and we need to do our best to stop our own music from getting leaked! We need to Artist Develop that is a must that needs to return.

Kem: We need to let these artist be who they are and stop hiding them behind gimmicks that people in board rooms make up, and last but not least, they need to listen to Ms.A because she knows what she is talking about and labels should be knocking down your door trying to get you on there staff!

Ms.A: Awwww thank you so much Kem and thank you for letting it all out for SAU today I really appreciate it!

Kem: your so welcome Ms.A, I appreciate it so much you letting me come here and talk to you thank you so much SAU!

Kem's "Intimacy: Album III" is in stores now folks!