Recap: Dwele’s Three W’s and the Hathaway Legacy at B.B. King’s NYC
Photos by Helen Marie
INTERVIEW AND STORY BY HELEN MARIE
SHOWTIME: Starting promptly at 8PM Dwele steps onto the B.B. King Blues Club stage for a glimpse of his new album W.ants, W.orld, W.omen.
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Cyriously: Should Cassie and Chris Brown Take You to the Peep Show?
Each week Cyrus Kyle Langhorne weighs-in on hot button topics with his sharp commentary. This week’s subjects: Cassie and Chris Brown.
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Enter The Esperanza Spalding Chamber
Not to take anything away from the dream state caused by playing Esperanza Spalding, but you would be just as safe if your neck was that of the upright bass she fingers to death, peacefully of course. Esperanza is a deity of your subconscious, seen casually, or maybe heard in passing. Until now you probably never really took the time to notice her delicate touch in pop music’s monotony of nightmarish lady ghouls. Her invasion of this year’s BET Awards, sandwiched between Janelle Monáe and Alicia Keys during the Prince tribute was the secret ingredient that was worthy of a double-take. It was a ‘who’s that girl?’ moment, and within minutes her jazzy ensemble left a memory stain too noticeable to ignore. Spalding’s third album Chamber Music Society, which drops on August 17th, is a continuation of her 2008 album, Esperanza. With hopes of her next release having the same effect of her previous work, we’ve planted five seeds to rock your mind, body and soul.
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Between The Sheets: Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, “Spottieottiedopalicious” (OutKast Cover) MP3
Artists respecting each other’s work is an on-going cycle of real recognize real. Catch our weekly posts of new wrinkles added to original masterpieces. Today, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble covers “Spottieottiedopalicious” by OutKast.
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Cyriously: A Pink Friday In November…And All Through The House
Each week Cyrus Kyle Langhorne weighs-in on hot button topics with his sharp commentary. This week’s subject: Nicki Minaj.
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Mickey Factz Handles the Whole Truth
On August 24th, Mickey Factz is back on his bullshit. Another mixtape? Yes, his seventh with a big, fat ribbon of a title, I’m Better Than You is the latest in his string of internet-released material. Coming off about a year-long hiatus, calling his return to a workout of wordplay “bullshit” is cliché in rap, but for Mickey, he’s found it easy, without gasping at the daunting amount of material he’s given away for free. I’m Better Than You is the preview before his debut album on Battery/Jive Records. When the mixtape was announced, he spoke with Suite903 about the evolution of his career and the significance of his relationships (personal and professional) that have inspired his recording of The Achievement to follow later this year. It’s Mickey more honest than he’s ever been—truthfully.
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Between The Sheets: Jesse Boykins III, “Prototype” (Andre 3000 Cover)
Artists respecting each other’s work is an on-going cycle of real recognize real. Catch our weekly posts of new wrinkles added to original masterpieces. Today, Jesse Boykins III covers “Prototype” by Andre 3000.
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Cyriously: Where Is The (Summer) Love?
Each week Cyrus Kyle Langhorne weighs-in on hot button topics with his sharp commentary. This week’s subject: summer love songs.
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Parental Advisory: El DeBarge’s Short Film for “Second Chance”
Check for updates on what your parent’s favorite musicians are doing in our weekly Parental Advisory post. Today’s soul pioneer still making a stamp on music: El Debarge.
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Melanie Fiona Makes a 2-Peat for BET’s Rising Icons
Two years strong Melanie Fiona headlines a promising group of superstars in the making for Rising Icons. Since launching last year, BET’s partnership with GREY GOOSE ENTERTAINMENT has positioned artists like Melanie, J. Cole and Estelle as ones to watch because they all look and sound different, ushering in a new era for their respective contributions to music. For the new season, the performances were filmed at New York’s Hiro Ballroom. The set design was made to have that upsacle feel of watching award shows on TV. Only thing is, out of most of the guests, Melanie is kind of a veteran after racking up a gang of nominations last year from the Grammy’s to the BET Awards. When we caught up with her behind the scenes, she talked about the making of her sophomore album and how she’s rising to the occasion.
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