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on 07/04/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: R&B News, Prince
For the first time ever, Ebony magazine is defining what it is to be cool, black and a man. Billie Dee Williams, Denzel Washington and more make the magazine’s cut for the 25 coolest brothers of all time.
According to Ebony, these brothers radiate confidence and have an alluring charisma that sets the standard. From their sleek, debonair styles to their smooth-as-silk personas, these magni ...Read
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R&B singer Alicia Keys helped raise more than $40,000 for Keep A Child Alive via one of the first text message donation campaigns during a US concert tour, according to a press release.
During Keys' "As I Am" tour, the superstar took time out of each concert to show a clip from her film "Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland" and encourage fans to donate $5 by text messaging the ...Read
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on 07/03/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: Releases, Lloyd
R&B singer Lloyd is set to release the highly anticipated follow up to his 2007 hit album “Street Love” this August with “Lessons In Love.”
Originally slated for release July 15th, Lloyd’s “Lessons In Love” will drop August 5th led by the single “Girls Around The World” featuring Lil Wayne. In addition to ...Read
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on 07/03/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: Releases, Slim
Stepping out on his own, R&B singer Marvin Scandrick III, known as Slim of the hit making R&B quartet 112 is set to make his solo debut soon, led by the new single “So Fly.”
He may be known to you as the lead singer of the group that dominated the R&B charts with hits like “Peaches & Cream,” ...Read
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R&B singer/songwriter Raphael Saadiq is gearing up for the release of his latest effort via Columbia Records and he’s dug deep into the soul machine to deliver the best of soulful and funk-filled music.
Saadiq, an accomplished singer/songwriter will premiere his new album to a select group of fans at an exclusive invitation only listening party this weekend.
Following up on the mega hit “The Evolution of Robin Thicke,” might prove to be difficult for Robin Thicke whose follow up disc “Something Else” hit stores in September – but the singer/songwriter seems up to the challenge.
“I felt like a lot of stuff out there sounded the same,” says Thicke of his ...Read
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R&B singer Ray Lavender has officially joined Lyfe Jennings’ ‘Baby I’m A Star’ Tour. Supporting his upcoming Konvict/Geffen debut, Lavender hit the road Tuesday with plans to open for Jennings throughout the remainder of the month long tour.
As previously reported on Singersroom, Lyfe Jennings’ ...Read
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on 07/01/08 | By Njai Joszor | Filed Under: R&B News, Ciara
R&B singer Ciara and Hip Hop veteran LL Cool J are slated to join a number of other entertainers for a video public service announcement entitled “Vote For It 08'”. According to recent reports, the campaign sponsored by The Hip Hop Summit Action Network and CPX Interactive will premiere online July 9th.
Vote For It 08', a one of a kind public service announcement, was created by the ne ...Read
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Recent ASCAP ‘Golden Note’ Award winners, New Edition have teamed up with their arch rivals New Kids on The Block for a new single slated to appear on the later’s upcoming reunion album.
According to a PEOPLE exclusive, the group, minus Bobby Brown recorded the single with New Kids on The Block just days after receiving their ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award honor in Los Angles. The track, en ...Read
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