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AUDIO: Erykah Badu “Window Seat”

Michael Baisden — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:00:09 +0000

We’ve got more new music from Erykah Badu for you today!

“Window Seat” is the first official single from Erykah’s new album, New Amerykah Part 2: Return Of The Ankh. Produced by Erykah Badu and long-time collaborator James Poyser of The Roots, “Window Seat” is sure to grab fans who missed the sound of Erykah’s first two albums.

Light a stick of incense (or something else, if you choose) and stare out of a window while you listen to this.

Jill Scott Being Sued By Record Label

Michael Baisden — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:16:19 +0000

From Billboard.com

R&B singer Jill Scott is being sued by her longtime record label, which is accusing the multi-platinum R&B songstress of skipping out halfway through a six-album contract and potentially owing millions of dollars in damages.

The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by L.A.-based Hidden Beach Records on Feb. 3, claims that the label and its founder, Steve McKeever, helped launch Scott’s career and nurtured her into a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter but was unceremoniously dumped in October after a 10-plus year relationship.

“Hidden Beach is shocked by her decision not only because Scott has apparently chosen to leave the Hidden Beach family,” the complaint reads, “but also because Scott is contractually required to deliver three more albums to Hidden Beach.”

The complaint alleges causes of action for breach of contract and damages owed under a section of California’s Labor Code sometimes known as the “De Havilland Law.” Named after actress Olivia De Havilland’s successful fight in the ’40s against long-term studio deals, it provides that talent cannot be bound by personal services contracts for longer than seven years.

Story continued at Billboard.com

Mary J Blige Climbs Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway To Heaven”

Michael Baisden — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:20:00 +0000

For the international version of her latest album, Stronger With Each Tear, Mary J. Blige recently recorded a cover of the classic Led Zeppelin tune “Stairway To Heaven.” Mary enlisted the help of Blink 182′s Travis Barker, Michael Jackson’s female tour guitarist Orianthi, American Idol judge Randy Jackson, and guitar virtuoso Steve Vai for her remake of the 1971 classic rock radio staple.

“What people don’t know about me is I’ve been a rock-and-roll fan for years,” Blige told the Los Angeles Times. “I loved soft rock as a child. I’m full of this stuff, naturally.”

Read the full story on the Los Angeles Times’ site!

Groove Theory Reunites For New Album

Michael Baisden — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:48:05 +0000

Fifteen long years after they took radio by storm with singles like “Tell Me,” “Keep Tryin’,” and “Baby Luv,” Amel Larrieux and Bryce Wilson are back together as Groove Theory.

In an interview with SoulSummer.com, group manager Jimmy “Henchman” Rosemond, who also manages The Game, said that the duo were back together and that fans should expect to hear new music from them by April!

“They haven’t worked together in so long, and like most groups that break up, they’ve come into their own, so it’s almost like sharing that spotlight again, but it’s coming along. I’m excited,” Rosemond said.

In the time since they split up, Larrieux has released several albums on her own including 1999′s Infinite Possibilities which spawned the hit single “Get Up.” Wilson, who originally worked with the hip-hop/electro outfit Mantronix, continued production work. His credits include Toni Braxton (“You’re Makin’ Me High”) as well as tracks for Mary J Blige, Amerie, and Beyoncé. He also is a co-founder of Czar Entertainment with Rosemond. Wilson also dabbled in acting, appearing in films like Trois and Beauty Shop.

What Is The Worst Way To End A Relationship?

Michael Baisden — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:00:44 +0000

Are you looking for an exit before Valentine’s Day?

There is no good way to end a relationship but some bad ways are really bad! Since her new CD Pink Elephant deals with so many aspects of relationships we asked singer N’dambi to name some of the worst ways to break-up with someone.

What do you think? Is a phone call sufficient? Is breaking up via text the ultimate disrespect? Let us know!

N’Dambi On Bad Break-Ups from The Urban Daily on Vimeo.