Following the news that Chris Brown‘s next single from his forthcoming X LP would be “They Don’t Know” which features previously unreleased vocals from the late modern-day RnB icon Aaliyah, today we get a taster of what the new record sounds like. The superstar singer and entertainer recently shot the official visual accompaniment to the [...]
May 19, 2013
Verse
New Music, Soul/R&B/Alt
With “Fine China” garnering widely positive reviews Chris Brown has announced that Aaliyah will feature on the next single for his sixth studio album X. Entitled “They Don’t Know”, the song features never-before-heard vocals from the late songstress. Chris revealed the news to reporters at the BET Awards 2013 press conference on earlier today. “I [...]
May 14, 2013
Seán J. Grannum
Music News, Soul/R&B/Alt
Although she’s making her own name in the R&B game, Sevyn Streeter takes a minute to pay homage to one of the greats as she chooses to cover Aaliyah‘s “Come Over” in a new acoustic session for The Warner Sound. The singer, who’s signed to Chris Brown‘s label CBE and Atlantic Records, sat comfortably as [...]
May 12, 2013
Nura Abdela
Cover Versions, Soul/R&B/Alt
Having reportedly not spoken to each other in 10 years, former Rocafella Records CEO Dame Dash and producer Just Blaze found themselves in the same booth this week on the Combat Jack Show for an on-air interview. [...]
April 15, 2013
Will 'ill Will' Lavin
Hip Hop, Music, Podcasts
With Justin Timberlake‘s album The 20/20 Experience becoming a fast favourite of many since its release, the tracks have become a DJs go-to for remixes – as we’ve heard the likes of Ta-Ku and Sango already have their way with “Suit & Tie.”Nnw get a remix to one of the stand out album tracks (and [...]
In a recent interview with Fuse for their Crate Diggers segment, revered New Jersey hailing Hip Hop producer Just Blaze discusses the art of sampling, buying hundreds and thousands of records in one go, and his insanely large vinyl collection. [...]
October 26, 2012
Will 'ill Will' Lavin
Hip Hop, Music
No matter how many years go by, Aaliyah‘s life, style and music still have a strong presence in today’s world, and her unique, tomboy style has been brought to life again in the latest photoshoot by The Block magazine, where they have enlisted the beautiful Sessilee Lopez to channel the singer’s look. [...]
October 14, 2012
Nura Abdela
Snapshots, Style, Womenswear
For those living in a bubble, or those who just enjoy staying ignorant, the record industry can be a cold and unkind place to reside at the best of times. The dog eat dog mentality has seen some of the most promising careers fall by the wayside. However, there are those who continue to fight [...]
September 24, 2012
Will 'ill Will' Lavin
Features, Interviews, Music, Soul/R&B/Alt
During a recent interview with Hot 97 personality Angie Martinez, Timbaland and Missy Elliott once again addressed the posthumous Aaliyah album reportedly in the works, explaining why they aren’t currently interested in getting involved with it. [...]
September 18, 2012
Max-El
Music
Yesterday (August 25th) marked the 11th anniversary of the death of R&B icon Aaliyah, who was tragically killed in a plane crash in 2001 after filming her “Rock The Boat”. [...]
August 26, 2012
Verse
New Music