NEW IN MUSIC: R&B/SOUL

1.  This isn't REALLY new, but it's a worthy mention!  Ms. Stacy Barthe has released YET another mixtape, and her talent is just phenomenal.  If you don't have her last mixtape, Sincerely Yours.  You are definitely not on it.  She gives you some incredible tone and has a vibe that's similar to The Weekend, Foreign Exchange, and a little edge of Frank Ocean.  I love her work.  And if you got iTunes - cop her project In the InBetween.  It will definitle BLESS YOU!

Here's a remix feat. John Legend that you can download... It's on ME!

http://www.sharebeast.com/g8iozgk0o8xl


2.  For Valentine's Day - Usher let us HAVE it with what I hope - contemporary R&B is headed.  Now if you are an Usher fan, I'm sure you will like this.  I wouldn't say (like Free [formerly of 106 & Park] said) that it's the return of his original sound but I will say that he has evolved and the lyrical prowess and mature sound make it GROWN.  And I like it.  Check it out:

http://soundcloud.com/diplo/climax


WATCH OUT FOR:

1. Black Radio (Robert Glasper) - I am ANTICIPATING this project!!! On February 28, Glasper will unleash a BEAST of a project.  He has so many features on this project of notoriety, I'm not going to even tell you all of them.  I just want you to watch the video.  I guarantee this project will be one that you want to grab!




2. Estelle - All of Me ... listen, she is definitely trying to evolve as an artist.  I respect the experimental distance that she is taking with this new album, set to be released on February 28, 2012.  I think this album may be a winner!

3. I won't go into great detail now, but look for information regarding Melanie Fiona, Monica and Ruben Studdard.  (I may have some EXCLUSIVE information on D'Angelo's upcoming project soon as well...)