7/27/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Janet Jackson- No Sleeep

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Janet Jackson dropped the music video for No Sleeep, the first single off her forthcoming new album, but this version has guest appearances from J. Cole. Jackson begins her Unbreakable World Tour on Aug. 31 in Vancouver.  Continue reading

7/22/15 O&A With WaleStylez Song Of The Day: Tinie Tempah – Flash

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Tinie, the British rapper, returns with the lead single from his forthcoming third album, presumably out some time this year. Production lies with Splurgeboys who did Do Till I — the iTunes bonus track for Demonstration. They also recently won GRMDaily’s Best Producer of 2014 award.  Continue reading

7/21/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Shame- Tyrese featuring Jennifer Hudson.

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Shame is a song by R&B singer Tyrese featuring background vocals from Jennifer Hudson. The music video produced by Denzel Washington and directed by Paul Hunter is Tyrese’s second time working with the director. Hunter previously directed the music video for Signs Of Love Makin from his 2002 album I Wanna Go There. Continue reading

6/22/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Shamir – On The Regular

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On the Regular released by XL Recordings on October 28, 2014 by musician Shamir. The song features a prominent rhythm with cowbell and heavy bass. Shamir uses an androgynous falsetto, delivering rhymes in contrast to his singing on Northtown. The music video for On the Regular was directed by Anthony Sylvester. It shows Shamir with different hairstyles, flashy patterns, and a fringe jacket. He plays with a rubber band gun and makes balloons burst into color. Continue reading

6/8/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Good Feeling – Flo Rida

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Good Feeling is a song by rapper Flo Rida from his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. It was released as the album’s lead single on August 29, 2011 in the United States. The song was written by Flo Rida, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Breyan Isaac, Arash Pournouri, Avicii, Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, and Pearl Woods. It was also produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. The song contains vocal samples from Etta James’s 1962 single Something’s Got a Hold on Me, which is why James, Leroy Kirkland, and Pearl Woods received writing credits. Continue reading