Jameisha Trice recording in my basement "The Vision Lab"

I've been going thru some old video clips that I have. I found one that we recorded a few years of ago of Chicago artist, Jameisha Trice recording a song we did together. Jameisha Trice is a very talented singer and songwriter. "I Say I" is the first song we recorded with Jameisha and it turned out to be a great song. It played on radio stations across the country and was on several mixtapes throughout the US and the UK. Check out the full version of the song as well as the video clip.

Jameisha Trice - "I Say I" produced by Zeyl10 and DJ Dread

Jameisha Trice recording in my basement "The Vision Lab"

Who Did It Better?? - The Jacksons vs. Troop - "All I Do Is Think Of You"

From time to time I will be comparing songs that more than 1 artist has recorded. For this first one i will be comparing one of the dopest slow joints of all time (in my opinion). Alot people don't know that The Jacksons and a young teenage Michael Jackson originally recorded "All I Do Is Think Of You". It was on their 1975 Moving Violation album, their final album with Motown. Troop smashed the song too on their second album, Attitude, in 1989. Young Michael is very dope on the song. I think Troop added a little bit more to the song but sang it almost identical to the original. I really don't know who's version is better. I like both. You be the judge.

The Jacksons - All I Do Is Think Of You (1975)


Troop - All I Do Is Think Of You (1989)

Who Did It Better?? - The Jacksons vs. Troop - "All I Do Is Think Of You"

*Jazmine Sullivan Has Next!

A friend of mine sent me an advance from this artist named Jazmine Sullivan awhile back. I don't know if it's her new cd coming out or just some old songs that she's done. Regardless, ole girl has skills. Her songs are very soulful. She's not cookie cutter like some of these other female artists that all sound alike. Come to find out she's been in the industry for awhile and she's only 21 now. Her new single, Need U Bad, is pretty fresh. It had to grow on me though. Now, if only she could take Missy off the beginning of it...

*Jazmine Sullivan Has Next!

**New Video - Musiq Soulchild "Radio"

Here's Musiq Soulchild's new video "Radio" from his new album, On My Radio, coming out in November. Personally I don't like this joint. When i first heard it, I thought it was a joke. On BET's Access Granted, Musiq explained that he listens to all types of music and u shouldn't put artists in a box. Do u think this song will scare Musiq's core fan base off? It's definitely not what his fans are used to. Peep the video.

Props to Concreteloop

**New Video - Musiq Soulchild "Radio"

*New* Joe - "Why Just Be Friends"

Joe now going by his full name, Joe Thomas, has a new album called New Man coming next month. Joe is now an independent artist after 10 years on Jive Records. Read how Joe says R. Kelly tried to sabotage his career while on Jive.
Check out the new video for his new single, "Why Just Be Friends", below. I like this joint. Claudia Jordan is the leading lady in the video.

*New* Joe - "Why Just Be Friends"

The DeBarge Family - In Church!

Here's video of one of my favorite groups singing at Noel Jones' church. I know this was in 2007, but it's good to see they are doing well after all the tragedies in their family (from drug use to untimely deaths). It is especially good to see that they are in church. El DeBarge is definitely a talented kat and as a family they made great music in the 80's.

They'll be performing at the Country Club Hills Theater on Friday, August 29th with the SOS Band. Singing in the video is El DeBarge on the keyboard with James, who was married to Janet Jackson, coming on later.

Video - Debarge Family with Noel Jones

After the video check out one of my favorite DeBarge joints, Stay With Me, and the song that Biggie got the One More Chance sample from. The sample was jacked at the end of the song.

DeBarge - Stay With Me

The DeBarge Family - In Church!

New Eric Benet Video "You're The Only One"

Fresh new Eric Benet joint. Shoutout to kats still doing real R&B music. Did y'all know he was from Milwaukee? This video was filmed in his old neighborhood.

source:Soulbounce

New Eric Benet Video "You're The Only One"

It's Official! 3rd Annual All White Affair, August 23rd @ Bistro 17!

Get ready for the 3rd Annual All White Affair 2008. This year's event will be at Bistro 17 on Saturday, August 23rd. That's right..Bistro 17 let us get the spot again. So come fresh, clean and fly as usual. It was off the chain last year and we got the pictures to prove it.

More details on the way....and SAVE THE DATE!

It's Official! 3rd Annual All White Affair, August 23rd @ Bistro 17!

BBD, Mint Condition, Troop and Ready For The World in Chicago, August 16th

This is a concert lineup we need to bring to the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. BBD, Mint Condition, Troop and Ready for The World will be at the Chicago State Jones Convocation Center on August 16th. If u are over 28, u know that this line-up is the sh*t! Check out Digitalguestlist for more concert info.

The unofficial afterparty will be at Subterranean in Wicker Park later that night. U never know who might show up. More info on the party later this week.

Check out the video that played all day while i worked at Six Flags Great America (GA) the summer of 1991 (remember the parties under the Eagle?).
Bell, Biv, Devoe - Do Me

BBD, Mint Condition, Troop and Ready For The World in Chicago, August 16th

Lupe video "Paris Tokyo"

One of my favorite joints off Lupe's latest cd, The Cool. It's also produced by one of my homeboys, Soundtrakk. Soundtrakk is from North Chicago and graduated from North Chicago High School. He also did Superstar and Kick, Push. He's the primary producer on both of Lupe's cds. There are some talented kats in the Waukegan and North Chicago area...
Look out for the remix with Pharrell and Q-Tip.

Lupe video "Paris Tokyo"

Review Eykah Badu's "New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War"

On the way back from my road trip, i had a chance to listen to Erykah Badu's latest cd thoroughly. Hhhmmmm, where do i start with this one. First, don't expect anything close to her first 2-3 albums. Don't even expect anything close to the single "Honey" off this cd. She tricked me and everybody else who thought the cd would sound close to "Honey". There's a reason that this song is a hidden track.

Although I like when artists switch it up and grow, Erykah went straight left field on this one. The cd is very political and edgy. On my skim test I thought the cd was completely wack. After listening to it again.....it's almost completely wack. Except for the final 3 joints, i couldn't get into it. If it wasn't for some of the lyrics in the cd book, I would've been lost. The beats are pretty much straight underground hip-hop beats. To me her vocals aren't even up to par compared to her previous cds. There's a message in these songs, I just didn't take the time to figure out what it was. For me, the music has to grab me first. And it didn't grab me. Toward the end of the cd, the songs are more like the Erykah we are used to. By that time though, the cd is over.

Again, this is just my opinion. Some ppl may love the cd. I'll just have to sit this one out and wait for the next joint she puts out.

Review Eykah Badu's "New Amerykah, Pt. 1: 4th World War"

New Jack Swing Radio

One of my favorite websites on the internet now hosts a 24 hour internet radio station called New Jack Radio. The station will be playing songs between 1985-2000 with the main focus on new jack swing joints.

If u don't know what new jack swing is, think Guy, Keith Sweat, Teddy Riley, Bobby Brown, Al B. Sure, SWV. Troop, etc. All the good music of the late 80's and early 90's. Also check out the website NJS4E. You'll find some interesting information if your really into the music of that time period.

Its the world's first new jack swing formated station and it runs 24 hours a day. So when your at work or at the crib, check it out...

New Jack Swing Radio

New Single from Jon B. - "So Sexy"....Dope!

A new single from one of my favorite artists, Jon B. Very dope! From his upcoming album "Helpless Romantic". If u slept on his last album, "Stronger", check that out too.

New Single from Jon B. - "So Sexy"....Dope!

Review of Lalah Hathaway's cd "Self Portrait"

Usually when i go on a road trip i like to pick 1 or 2 cds that i haven't listened to and listen to the entire cd all the way through. One of the cds i picked this time was Lalah Hathaway's latest cd, "Self Portrait". I had already skimmed and listened to certain tracks on the cd, but since i lost my ipod (damn it!), I didn't have a chance to listen to the whole joint.

This cd is by far the best R&B cd that i've heard this year. By far!!!! And i listen to alot of music. If u like straight R&B with no gimmicks, this is that joint. I can't even say what my favorite joint on the cd is cause there are so many. Lalah's vocals on top of the smooth hypnotic tracks are a great mix. I haven't found a cd that I could play all the way through in a long time. I think i may have skipped one song. The vibe is straight (neo) soul music with a touch of jazz. She got the type of joints you'll hear in somebody's car and say "WHO IS THIS!?!?!" Think Jill Scott without the poetic undertones and format. Think Anita Baker 2008. Think female Luther Vandross before he went to the "pop" tart charts. Lalah should pick up alot of new fans with this cd.

Lalah Hathaway was already on my top 5 favorite female singers list. Her voice is flawless like her father Donny Hathaway's was. She moved up the list a couple notches after listening to this. So if your looking for some good music, check out Lalah Hathaway's "Self Portrait". U don't have to believe me.....check it out for yourself....

On the way back home i will be reviewing Erykah Badu's latest cd, "New Amerykah"

Review of Lalah Hathaway's cd "Self Portrait"