Alice Smith Back With New Album "The Last After"

Grammy nominated artist Alice Smith is set to release a follow up album to "For Lovers, Dreamers and Me. I posted on one of my favorite songs in 2009 called "Dream" which I was introduced to by way of an episode of "The L-Word." I really like Alice Smith's style because her bluesy vocals are so different. She reminds me of Janelle Monae' when she first came out, so much raw talent. I'm interested to see what she has to offer on her next album. Take a listen to a few of her new songs below and just because I love it so much I also added "Dream."

Kanye West and Jay-Z "H.A.M"

The much anticipated first single, H.A.M from "Watch the Throne" the colab album by Kanye West and Jay-Z just hit the net. I love the beat which was produced by Lex Luger and I can't wait for the remix with another artist rapping over the rest of the song...This song will for sure be a hit, especially in the clubs. Can't wait for the album!

Check it out:

"It was all good just a week ago..."-Ye

"N's aint got my ladies money..." Jay-Z

Love it!



H.A.M. by maurachanz

Kanye West ft. John Legend- "Eyes Closed"

New music from Kanye West and John Legend hit the web, Check it out below..




"This game you could never win
Cause they love you then they hate you then they love you again
Get away from me misery
Get away from me lonliness
Get away from me fake bitches, I can’t take the phoniness"

Marsha Ambrosius "Far Away"-Video

I am a Marsha Ambrosius fan from Floetry to mixtapes and all of the features she's done since. I have been anxiously awaiting her upcoming album. Her second single from "Late Nights, Early Mornings," "Far and Away" wasn't one of my favorites when I first heard it. To be honest I was a little disappointed because I wasn't really into her 1st single (I hope she cheats on you with a basketball player) either. But now that I've taken a listen to it again while watching the creatively shot video, I'm in love with it! It is truly a great song and now has a video with a message...

Take a look:

Two Sides of the Coin (Fantasia I'm Doin' Me Vs. Keyshia Cole ft. Tank Tired of Doin' Me)

"Aint nothing more beautiful than knowing your worth..."

So often we get in a place in a relationship where it just feels like the situation is one sided. You feel the other person isn't putting you first or in some cases you don't even place.You get to the point where you inevitably move on. I believe that's the exact point of Fantasia's song "I'm Doin' Me". It's the realization that you deserve better and wont settle for anything less. But after all is said and done what happens when you get down to it and you realize that you do love yourself and want more but you love that other person too?





I think that's where the song by Keyshia Cole ft Tank titled "I'm tired of doing me" comes into play. Of course we all have that thought about going back especially when the other person realizes what they lost. Being strong enough to move on is a always a great idea in theory but no one ever said it was easy. When love is involved nothing is easy. I thought it was interesting to hear two great artist to vocally go head to head with two different sides of the same issue. To stay or to go...

New Music from Emily King!

The other day I was browsing the Internet for some new music and blogging material when I came across a few new tracks from one of my favorite vocalist, Emily King. I probably enter her name into Google at least once a month, I guess hoping that one day I will learn of a new album or even possibly that she's signed again. Well apparently she has been busy working on a new album! She added a few new tracks to her website(www.emilykingmusic.com), "Down", "Georgia" and "Radio." According to a Seventeen article on her website she says we should expect her new album in 2011. Well I hope she is talking about the earlier part of the year because although I am thankful for the three gems on her website I'm just not sure how long they will hold me over...

I've said before and I will say it again:

No smoke, no mirrors just pure vocal and writing talent....That is Emily King.

Check out these beautiful new songs...







Down by emilyking


Georgia by emilyking

Radio by emilyking

My Top 10 Favorite Christmas Songs...Ever

Yes, I'm one of those people who happens to love Christmas music. I Always have and I always will. I started with a list of 5 but once I tried to narrow down my favorites I realized that it's just not possible. So after going back and forth on a few songs I put together a list of 10 songs that bring back so many great memories. Here are a few Christmas songs that warm my heart during the holidays...


10. Boyz II Men "Let it Snow"

I think everyone loves "Let it Snow." Beautiful harmonies (with a little help from Brian McKnight)and great lyrics makes this a classic Christmas song.



9. BB King, "Merry Christmas Baby"

This is a feel good Christmas song and I simply love it...



8. Whitney Houston "Joy To The World"

Now I know you knew I was going to add my FAVORITE singer of all time Whitney...The first time I heard "Joy To the World" was of in the movie "The Preachers Wife" and of course Whitney Houston killed it!



7. Ray Charles "The Spirit of Christmas"

I believe the first time that I heard this song was during the movie "Christmas Vacation." Clark Griswold sitting in the attic reminiscing over family memories, perfect part of the movie for the song...



6. Stevie Wonder- "Someday At Christmas"

Whether its a Christmas song or not Stevie Wonder's music always makes me happy. It was hard for me to choose between "Someday at Christmas" and "That's What Christmas Means to me." Both are truly great songs but "Someday At Christmas" is just so beautiful I couldn't pass on adding it to the list.



5. Nat King Cole- "The Christmas Song"

Well how can I not mention the classic "Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole. No need to editorialize, this song speaks for itself...



4. Aretha Franklin "Winter Wonderland"

Winter Wonderland is a song that has been done over and over again by many artist, but honestly has anyone done it better than the GREAT Aretha Franklin???(Yeah I couldn't think of anyone either)...



3. Jackson 5 "Give Love On Christmas Day"

I love to listen to the Jackson 5 Christmas songs, but aside from "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa" this has to be my favorite.



2. Wham! "Last Christmas"

Now I know it seems random that this song beat out Nat King Cole and Stevie Wonder but this is honestly one of my favorite SONGS, not just Christmas song. I almost forget it's a holiday song. Love the lyrics...




1. Donny Hathaway "This Christmas"

I think all will agree that "This Christmas" is most likely the best Christmas song of all time...Yep I said it and if you don't agree, maybe you should listen again...



What did you think of my list?

Adele is back with new songs "Rolling in the Deep" and "Someone Like You"

My girl Adele is back with a new album titled "21" a follow up to her 2008 debut "19." It appears in the last few weeks Adele has released two new tracks and even a new video. Where have I been? Well "Rolling in the Deep" is a great follow up to "Chasing Pavements" and it seems that Adele's voice has only gotten stronger over the last few years. I love this song, and how she's trying to show her ex just how bad he hurt her and how "they would've had it all." Her gut wrenching vocals and delivery are flawless. SHE IS SINGING HER BUTT OFF! I mean I could really feel her pain, and not just because I've been there.

While "Someone Like You" is a beautiful ballad where she confesses her love for a past lover who has moved on. This song gave me the chills with lyrics like "I hoped you'd see my face and be reminded that for me it isn't over."

The album is expected be released here in the states in February 2011 and if there is an advanced UK version availble, please believe that I will be on that the day it comes out...



"Someone Like You" Live

" guess she gave you things, I didnt give to you..." [This girl is always pulling on my heart strings]

Might I add that the lyrics to the song seem like a real conversation that she's having with someone, I think that's what I love the most about it. So real...

Cee Lo Green "The Lady Killer"

Have I mentioned that I absolutely LOVE the new Cee-Lo album "Lady Killer?" This album is awesome, just what I needed. Soulful and fun. Check out a few of my favorite tracks below.









What do you think???

This Is My Jam: Jermaine Jackson "Do What You Do"

This song has been stuck in my head in the last few weeks...