New Track: Drake - Crew Love ft. The Weeknd [R&B]

Well, the whole "Take Care" album has leaked a week before due.
Drake said via his Twitter:

"I am not sure if the album leaked. But if it did thank god it doesn't happen a month early anymore." "Listen, enjoy it, buy it if you like it...and take care until next time."

Heres one of the tracks for your pleasure just played on 93.5 - You knew it was coming, an Abel-Aubrey collab. So far this is the only track I have been excited for. It delivered.
I'm not touching the leak, till my LP comes next week, neither should you. Listen to this gem untill then.

Drake - Take Care (Tracklist)

1. Over My Dead Body
2. Shot For Me
3. Headlines
4. Crew Love (Feat. The Weeknd)
5. Take Care (Feat. Rihanna)
6. Marvin’s Room / Buried Alive Interlude
7. Under Ground Kings
8. We’ll Be Fine
9. Make Me Proud (Feat. Nicki Minaj)
10. Lord Knows (Feat. Rick Ross)
11. Cameras / Good Ones Go Interlude
12. Doing It Wrong
13. The Real Her Ft. Lil Wayne x Andre 3000)
14. HYFR (Hell Ya Fuckin Right) (Feat. Lil Wayne)
15. Look What You’ve Done
16. Practice
17. The Ride

Bonus:
18. Hate Sleeping Alone
19. Untitled (Feat. Lil Wayne)

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Video: The Internet - Cocaine [Alt-R&B]

The Internet contains Syd the Kyd on vocals and Matt Martian handling production. The past couple weeks have seen the duo release tracks "Love Song -1" and "They Say". Now, The Internet is ready to release their debut album, Purple Naked Ladies, coming at the end of this year from Odd Future Records. Today, the group releases the video for "Cocaine" as a special Halloween treat via Odd Future's Tumblr.

Buy on iTunes.

Propz to HT.

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New Track: Tyrese - Nothing On you [R&B]

One of all time favourite R&B crooners, Tyrese is finally back with a new album - Open Invitation. Production is by Brandon Alexander, R. Kelly and David Banner and features Rick Ross, R. Kelly, Candace, Jay Rock and Ludacris. The album's lead single was "Stay" and it peaked on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at #35. "Too Easy", is the second single - out now.
I picked up a pre-realease copy, and to be honest I expected a pile of s*** - but was very pleased with the album (maybe it was the expectation bar reasoning). Either way if your a R&B fan, You should support him and buy his new album on November 1st.
Check out "Nothing On You" one of me fave from cut.

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Artist Check/Video: Jacob Latimore - Like Em' All ft. Issa [R&B]

I first heard of Jacob Latimore back in 2006, when at only 10 years old he had a run with Cornerboyz, Soundz and the Underdogs production teams. He had solid material for a kid his age, "Girl Like Tish" a song about his mother and "Like I Do" - Some R&B Jams for my high school years.
He then dissapeared...not for long tho.

Now at 15, Jacob Latimore is already a big deal (Singer, Dancer and Actor), and he’s about to get even bigger with his song featuring Issa called “Like ‘Em All.” Watch how he works in this video, and you’ll understand why he’s made girls lose their minds across the US. He has been announced in the Young BET artists list.
Latimore released this track last year (2010) which originally featured Diggy Simmons. Over 4 million youtube hits later, He re-releases a radio version with a different production and rapper - fellow Young'n Issa takes the place this time. This version is much more R&B radio freindly with a nice sample to smooth it out.
Check out the track below, which also shows fellow Young BET artist, Jawan Harris.



I think like these youngns who can sing and dance (Chris Brown, Jawan harris, Jacob Latimore), coz secretly I aspired to be like them.

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Video: Jill Scott Ft. Paul Wall – So Gone (What My Mind Says) [R&B/Soul]

Jill Scott’s The Light of the Sun album was not all that great. Scott's voice is always beautiful, but most of the tracks (including this one, felt empty). Paul Wall doesn't do much for me either.
I guess what I look for (in all artists) is artistic evolution and that’s something I unfortunately failed to see this time round.

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Video: Mary J. Blige - 25/8 [R&B]

MJB is the "Queen of Hip Hop Soul", but unfortunately not too many R&B fiends have been appreciative of her most recent material. I was never really sold on this record and the video does not help at all. Her vocals are a hit tho.

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Artist Check: Rimar - Higher Ground Mixtape/Video [Alt-R&B]

Received a little drop of goodness in my inbox today. New comer, Rimar unleashes the video for "Higher Ground". The track has that old school funk vibe, but brings a alternative freshness to it - with the synths, guitar strings and qwerky beat. Check out the whole "Higher Ground:" EP below.
Lovin' It. Mickydees.

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New Track: Julian - Lust Spell [Indie R&B]

New one from Alternative R&B crooner, Julian. Blackhearts mixtape out soon.
L&D below!

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[R&B] New Track/The Resurgence of Day26...

The boys have Day26 (Making the band 4) have announced their return to the limelight with a new song entitled ‘Made Love Lately’. However, now that Qwanell has left the band and they have been freed from their contract at Bad Boy Records, the quartet are using other inventive methods to promote their upcoming ‘A New Day’ album, including a web series.

Its good to see that Day26 have not given up on their careers. Despite the various issues that they have encountered in the past – arguably as a result of Diddy’s horrible guidance and Qwanell's emotional conflicts with Willie – they are definitely more promising as a group than as solo acts.

‘Made Love Lately’ is a solid R&B record with excellent harmonies from the remaining four members. Although they clearly had some studio assistance with their notes, they crafted an impressive song.‘Made Love Lately’ was produced by Jim Beanz and is the first official release from ‘A New Day’ on Atlantic Records. Listen and download below:



The Urban market – and the industry in general – is missing an R&B group. As we wait for a girl group to rise to the forefront of the charts, Day26 would be excellent flagship figures for the rebirth of the R&B movement. Here is the first of their web-series.

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Video: XV - U.F.C [Rap]

XV is one of the hottest rappers in the game right now. In order to further add fuel to the hype, he drops a new visual from his Zero Heroes mixtape for "U.F.C." Dope-nessss.

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New Track: Mary J Blige Feat. Drake - Mr Wrong [R&B]

Mary J’s collaboration with Drake has surfaced, it’s called ‘Mr. Wrong’ and comes off her new album My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act 1). Its not ReallyOld School Mary , but contonuing her road of her past couple of alabums. Good Beat, Mary sounds great, Drake hits it - but still nothing special - just good.
Lets hope the rest of the album sounds different.

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Video: DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah – Forgive Me Love [R&B/Soul]

You know this EP from Jazzy J and Ayah still gets major love from me… here’s a video from one of the EP cuts. Directed by Slakah the Beatchild.

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New Track: Switch ft. Andrea Martin - I Still Love You [Indie R&B]

London's Dave Taylor has literally been everywhere in the worlds of electronic music and many related genres over the course of his career that so far spans almost a decade. He's probably most well known for being half of Major Lazer with Diplo, but what he does best is actually just make proper music. This single on his own upcoming label Dubsided is what he considers to be a salvo of sorts against the manufactured pop drowning the airwaves these days, and it's the hugely imposing yet beautiful vocals of Brooklyn's R&B singer/songwriter extraordinare Andrea Martin that make this song who has written songs for Monica, En Vogue and SWV.

This relentless, isolated beat mixes well with those harmonious back vocals – not to mention Martin’s powerhouse vocals, reminiscent of the 90s.

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Ol' Skool Joint of the day: Joe - I'm in Luv [90's R&B]

You most likely know Mr. Joe Thomas as a very sophisticated mature singer, but this track was way back when he was a youngn fresh on the scene in 1993. Smooth Ol School summer joint.

BUY CDS

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New Version: Beyonce - Party ft. J. Cole [R&B]

Beyonce is set to release her next single (Quick I know!), Kanye produced ‘Party’. Giving the nod to J. Cole for the refix instead of Andre 3000!?!!!!. I got much much love for J.cole but this one could be debatable. However either way I'm happy. With the release of the “Party” video scheduled for October 26th on BET’s 106 & Park, it seems that the video will too replace Andre 3000 with Cole as well.

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New Track: Drake – The Real Her (Ft. Lil Wayne) [R&B]

Here is some Friday night baby making music for you. Another leaked single “The Real Her,” featuring Weezy who adds a cheeky verse to compliment what is a rather full on and sombre vocal performance from Drizzy. Drake’s sophomore album is set to release November 15th and regardless of whether it lives up to the first I shall still be copping.



Propz to PB

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Video: Mar Variation - Single (Lil Wayne Cover) [Alt-R&B]

I blogged this dude as one of the first posts on Alter-Hip-Soul and have been keeping up with his monthly releases. Here, the Netherlands crooner re-imagines Lil Wayne's Single as part of his monthly Mar Variations series.
Better than the original in my humble opinion. Smoooth - Are you single for the night?

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Video: Beyonce - Love on Top [R&B]

Brand new visuals from Beyonce for her current single ‘Love On Top’, taken off her critically acclaimed fourth album 4. Love this Jam.

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Rewind Track: Gyptian - I Can Feel Your Pain [R&B/Reggae]

Reggae/R&B crooner, Gyptian has helped me through some times with this track - amongst others.
A Triumphant Riddim. Listen...Listen below. Listen.



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Video: Miguel - Girls like You [R&B]

New Visuals for Miguel's Girls Like you SIngle. On some Alt shit here. I likey like.

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