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The Weeknd to Headline “Primavera Sound 2012” in Barcelona, Spain

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After releasing a digitally-successful mixtape series and two appearances on Drake’s platinum album, Take Care, Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, is now heading to Barcelona! On June 2, The Weeknd will perform at his first-ever European show at Pitchfork’s “Primavera Sound 2012” concert. Danny Brown and A$AP Rocky are also newcomers to the bill, among many others. In 2011, The Weeknd released three mixtapes, House of Balloons, Thursday, and the final of the trilogy, Echoes of Silence. Later in the year, he appeared on Drake’s Take Care on “The Ride” and “Crew Love”. He makes his U.S. debut at Coachella this April. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud5na4v6jHs] For a list of all of “Primavera’s Sound 2012” acts, click here.

Singer Jared Lee Mashes Up Ne-Yo & Adele’s “Because of You”/”Someone Like You”

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You may not yet know the face, but you definitely know his music. Soulful singer/songwriter Jared Lee’s first radio single “It’s Over (Goodbye)” was featured on “American Idol’s” Season 10. Not to stop there, Lee just released his mash up cover of “Someone Like You” by Adele and “Because of You” by Ne-Yo. Recently selected as an “Artist to Watch” by Clear Channel Radio, Lee is currently shopping his single “It’s Over (Goodbye)” off his debut EP Falling Through Holes. Jared currently tours around the country and has even opened up for Brian McKnight. Check out a video of his unique mash-up below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmllRcV_Kos&w=560&h=315] For more info on Jared, visit www.jaredleemusic.com. Download “It’s Over (Goodbye)” on iTunes. Download the debut EP, Falling Through Holes, on iTunes.

Tank Releases Video for “Next Breath”

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After weeks of teasers, Atlantic Records recording artist Tank has finally released a video for his new single, “Next Breath”. The visual, directed by Mike Ho (Teyana Taylor’s “Her Room”), features a side that Tank says we rarely see in R&B. In a recent interview, he revealed that the record “digs deep into the male ego,” and shows “vulnerability.” Check out the video below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kJVgvwJC_I&w=560&h=315] Written and produced by Tank, Kevin McCall, Micah, and Sammie, “Next Breath” will appear on Tank’s fifth album, This Is How I Feel, the follow up to his 2010 Top 10 album, Now or Never.  

Robin Thicke Releases Video for “Pretty Lil’ Heart”

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Soul Train-award winner Robin Thicke is giving us another taste of his creativity with the latest video for “Pretty Lil’ Heart”. The 34-year-old says he’s trying to embody “a little bit of that old Hollywood charm,” with the video. Set in a bar, Thicke explains the song saying. “How can you trust that a person is doing you right?” In the cinematic video for this single, Robin Thicke channels his inner James Dean character and reenact a famous scene from the film, “Rebel Without A Cause”. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVghQ9b38P8] “Pretty Lil’ Heart” is the second single off Thicke’s album, Love After War. Just a few days after the passing of legend Whitney Houston, Thicke also released a cover of the Grammy-winning song “Exhale”.

Warner Bros. Signee Gary Clark, Jr. performs “Catfish Blues” at the White House

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President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama received a soulful group of performers at the White House recently, and one that stood out was new Warner Bros. signee Gary Clark, Jr., with his stirring performance. Hosted by President and Mrs. Obama, the evening paid homage to the great figures of the Blues and their influence on the cultures of Soul and Rock ‘n Roll. The performance touched close to home for the Obamas because the concert honored the musical form that flourished in the Westside of Chicago. Check out the video below: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_q5HCm2_WQ&w=560&h=315] Clark has played all over the country at festivals, charity events, and his latest gig at the White House. His latest project, The Bright Lights EP, was released in 2011. Check PBS.org for more info.

Esperanza Spalding’s Prepping New Album, “Radio Music Society”

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Last night, Portland, Oregon, native Esperanza Spalding performed her rendition of “What A Wonderful World” at the Oscars, dedicated to those who have past away in the past year. In the midst of a new album release, Spalding is looking to shock the world – again. In 2011 as a relative unknown, she surprised the music world and won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 53rd Grammy Awards, now, Esperanza Spalding is back with her most anticipated album to date. This jazz bassist and singer won the Grammy last year over fan favorites like Drake and Justin Bieber, and she’s still keeping her music coming. Last week, (February 23), Spalding held a listening session in New York City for her fourth and latest album, Radio Music Society. Only a few writers were invited to attend the session, and they were exposed to 12 videos, all of which will be a part of the deluxe package of her new album. Here’s Esperanza Spalding’s latest music video for “Black Gold”: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nppb01xhfe0&w=560&h=315] SOURCE

Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo Release Video for “Think Like A Man” Soundtrack

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Grammy-winners Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo, along with “The Bawse”, Rick Ross, have joined forces once again to bring the title track off the Steve Harvey adapted film, Think Like a Man. The video features a cameo from one of the film’s stars – the hilarious Kevin Hart. Think Like A Man stars Taraji P. Heson, Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut, and singer Chris Brown, while the video features Kevin Hart trying hard to win the heart of Hudson, while Ne-Yo steps in as the smooth criminal. Let’s see who wins! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSE_S8WXQrI&w=560&h=315] The film’s soundtrack is available on April 10. Produced by Rainforest Films in Atlanta, Think Like a Man opens in theaters on April 20.  

Mr. Sure Thing Miguel Releases “Art Dealer Chic”

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Mr. “Sure Thing” himself has released his three-song EP entitled Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1, and it’s one of three he plans to give out – for free. On the meaning behind the visual, Miguel says: “The visual for “Adorn” is the projection of a dream I recently had. I wanted to use simple creative elements in a symbolic way to communicate the intense desire to understand its meaning.” In 2010, Miguel released his debut album All I Want Is You, which spawned two charting singles – the J.Cole assisted “All I Want Is You” and “Sure Thing”. Listen to “Gravity” off of Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1 below and download the EP here: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9PomaLvdEI&w=560&h=315]

Producer/Supermodel Datari Turner Heats Up Hollywood Via Common, Stacey Dash & More

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Some will recall Datari Turner’s early work as creator of BET’s#### show, “The Ultimate Hustler”, starring music mogul Damon Dash. Many others will remember Turner’s face (and body) being plastered up on Sean John clothing billboards. Now, this former model-turned-film producer is heating up Hollywood with his latest feature, “Dysfunctional Friends”, starring Stacey Dash, Jason Weaver, and Meagan Good, just to name a few. There are only a handful of powerful Black producers in Hollywood. So few, you really only need one hand to count them. One of those producers is former Ford Modeling agency supermodel Datari Turner. The 32-year-old got his start as a supermodel at the young age of 19, and even skipped school to keep that dream alive. Now, his eyes are set on a successful career in film, and he admits that he respects the work of producer giants Tyler Perry and Rainforest Films’ Will Packer, but he’s more interested in a career similar to that of producer legend Jerry Bruckheimer. This fall, Turner looks to release his next feature, “LUV”, starring rapper Common. AllHipHop.com got a chance to catch up with Datari, Listen to our full interview here: Watch the “Dysfunctional Friends” trailer below, and follow Datari on Twitter (@DatariTurner): [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adm5Nkgwgro&w=560&h=315]

Q Parker from 112 Releases New Song; Another Ex-Member on the Rise?

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Just a few days after speaking with Slim from 112, former member Q Parker has released a new single entitled “Show You How” from his highly anticipated upcoming debut solo album, The MANual. “It’s an amazing feeling to have been in the music business since I was a teenager as part of a hugely successful group like 112, and to now be a grown man making a name for myself as a solo artist in the current R&B climate,” remarked Q Parker. Q-Parker: “Show You How” [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/38046941″ iframe=”true” /] THE MANual hits stores and online Spring/Summer 2012.

John Legend, Wyclef, Anthony Hamilton Join Forces for Film Soundtrack

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Grammy winner John Legend recently released a new song and video entitled “Woke Up This Morning”, created for the civil rights documentary, “Soundtrack For A Revolution”. Executive produced by Danny Glover, the film takes a look at how music shaped the American Civil Rights Movement, evolving from slave chants to the Black church and into inspirational freedom songs. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pOVElQFNMs&w=560&h=315] Beyond Legend’s contributions, “Soundtrack For A Revolution” features new freedom song performances by top artists Joss Stone, Wyclef Jean, and The Roots. Also included is historic archival footage of singer/activist Harry Belafonte, political activist Julian Bond, and U.S. Ambassador/former politician Andrew Young. In 2009, “Soundtrack For A Revolution” made its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. For more information, visit the official website here.

Singer Olivia Tells Us Mostly Everything About Life

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In a recent interview, 31-year-old Olivia talks her misleading portrayal on “Love & Hip Hop, new album, and her forthcoming mixtape with Fred The Godson. As a cast member of Love & Hip-Hop, Olivia has been both loved and hated by the social network stratosphere, but it appears none of the criticism has phased her, as she proclaims, “I’m happy.” Olivia, the first woman to sign to G-Unit Records in 2004, is most notable for her appearance on 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop.” In January, Olivia released the video for her latest single, “Walk Away” off her new album Show The World. Olivia and Fred The Godson were scheduled to release their collaboration mixtape on Valentine’s Day, but the mixtape has yet to be released. We recently caught up with Fred The Godson, and he gave us the latest update on the collaboration mixtape and more. Check out the video interview. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vHbL2PPz-A&w=560&h=315] [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Js217IdFE&w=560&h=315]

The Dream To Hit New York City With a Double-Dose of Live Performances

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Grammy-award winning producer The-Dream, also known as Terius Nash, has announced two show dates in New York City. The shows will take place at the famed SOB’s on March 11-12, the latter being a private, 1977 commemorative concert. Fans are in for a treat, as the first 100 who purchase tickets will be invited to the show on the following night. In 2010, The-Dream earned a Grammy award for his writing on Beyonce’s#### single, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”. He has released three studio albums and one mixtape, and has amassed a slew of collaborative performance hits, and production and songwriting credits. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K7ECwHM-vs]

Quadruple Threat Kevin McCall’s “February XIV” Video

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Rapper, singer, songwriter and producer Kevin McCall has released a video for his latest song, “February XIV”. The mostly late-at-night visual takes us into the life of McCall’s during his studio sessions, as he raps and sings throughout the track. McCall asks that couples “fight for each other” and reflects on love, dreams and heartbreak. The video is directed by Los Angeles/Bay Area director, RJ Sanchez. McCall was nominated for a Grammy in 2011 for his work on Chris Brown’s huge hit single, “deuces”. Recently, McCall has co-writing credits on R&B crooner Tank’s latest single, “Next Breath“. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYVpGvyDMb8]

Behind-The-Scenes of SWV’s Video for New “Co-sign” Single

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SWV, the Grammy-nominated R&B group  known for their ’90s hits “Right Here” and “Weak”, have returned with a behind-the-scenes video for their brand new single, “Co-Sign”. It’s been 15 years since SWV’s 3x platinum-selling debut, “It’s About Time”, and they appear to have the same youthful, energetic voices they had when they debuted. The visual, directed by Israel Jacobs with AllHipHop.com right on set, takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, and shows us that all three original members have returned to give us new music. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OOy8fXszbc] SWV’s fifth studio album, I Miss Us. is scheduled for a April 7 release. Get “Co-Sign” on iTunes HERE.

MMG’s First Lady Teedra Moses Releases Video Featuring Wale & A Tribe Sound

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Maybach Music Group’s (MMG) first lady and New Orleans native, Teedra Moses, has released the official video for her new single “Another Luvr” featuring labelmate, Wale. Directed by PhilTheGod (Common’s “Celebrate”, “Raw”), the highly effective visual takes us on a journey into the romantic life of Moses, offering us intimate shots and lots of wine-sipping. The video opens up with the sultry Moses walking into the hotel room, as Wale, appropriately dressed up in his finest garments, spits his verse. The bassline will be familiar to Hip-Hop heads – it’s the same one from A Tribe Called Quest’s classic track “Excursions” from 1991’s The Low End Theory. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=me9yZJ72DcQ&w=560&h=315] In an interview in early 2011, Moses revealed that her signing to MMG stemmed from a conversation with Rick Ross via Twitter. This is the first announced studio album since her 2004 album debut Simple Complexity. Due to her former label, TVT Records, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and now defunct, Moses began to independently release mixtapes, the latest being Summer 2011’s Luxurious Undergrind. “Another Luvr”, which appears on Luxurious Undergrind, is now the first single off her album, The Lioness, scheduled for a 2012 release.