50 Cent f. Ne-Yo, “Baby By Me”
50 Cent the family man? A hard sell for sure, but probably not quite as surreal you’d think. He gave up drugs and alcohol long ago, saying they impede his ability to stay focused on making money and club appearances are rare, as lucrative as they’d probably be. In this video, however, 50 lives out a fantastic normalcy including a marriage to Kelly Rowland from Destiny’s Child and three little 50’s (nickels?) running around their yard. In the end though, it was all a dream.
Rihanna, “Russian Roulette”
After last week’s cryptic tweet-peek about the new Rihanna album we finally getting a first listen (and right in the middle of a Gucci Mane binge). The new single “Russian Roulette” is written by pop genius Ne-Yo but Rihanna’s passioned whine doesn’t exactly hold water. Also weird is that they chose a ballad to be released as the first single, setting the mood for a somber, depressing, reflective (read: yawn-inducing) album or maybe I’m just hating because I wanted to hear RiRi go ham? Or Maybe she was influenced by her new bestie Kanye’s foray into all things depressed. Either way lets hope its not as predictable as that gunshot at the end of the song.—Judnick Mayard
Download: Rihanna, “Russian Roulette”
Suite903 Podcast 001
1. Maxwell – Cold
2. Chrisette Michele feat. Ne-Yo – What You Do
3. Erykah Badu – Vibrate On
4. Mos Def feat. The Ruler – Auditorium
5. Sa-Ra Creative Partners – The Bone Song
6. Amerie – Why R U
7. Slum Village feat. Marsha Ambrosius – Cloud 9
8. Lorett Fleur (Yann Kesz remix) – Slam
9. Miles Bonny – JZS Children (Exclusive)
10. Ryan Leslie – You’re Not My Girl
11. Drake feat. Lykke Li – Little Bit
12. Mark De Clive-Lowe feat. Lady Alma – I Can’t Help It
13. Michael Jackson (Tangoterje Remix) – I Can’t Help It
Download: Suite903 Podcast 001
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Chrisette Michele ft. Ne-Yo, “What You Do”
Coming off the high of being nominated for two Grammys for her first album, Chrisette Michele is gearing up for her second release entitled Epiphany. Something about the singer/songwriter’s voice takes me back to an old school jazz club, I imagine her performing with satin gloves and one of those cigarette holder thingies, and oh… while sitting on a piano. This, my friends, is a good thing. Pair that with the smooth, lady-charming vocals of Ne-Yo and you get one of the album’s singles, “What You Do.”
Download: Chrisette Michele ft. Ne-Yo “What You Do”
Keri Hilson …In a Perfect…Week!
It’s been one hell of a week for Ms Keri Baby. Starting with the release of her first album “In A Perfect World” and ending with the #1 spot on the Billboard charts. Throw in her birthday, a zillion costume changes and a performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live with Lil Wayne and Keri Hilson, you are having the best week ever. With the release of two new videos (both of which cast Yeezy as the lead breezy), it’s safe to say we’ll be seeing a lot more of the ATL stunner.
Download: Keri Hilson f. Kanye & Ne-Yo, “Knock You Down”
