VIDEO: SOLANGE PERFORMS “COSMIC JOURNEY” ON AOL BLACKVOICES
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Check out this AOL Blackvoices performance of “Cosmic Journey” that Solange did recently from her latest album, Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams. If you get a chance to see her live, this is definitely one of the songs you want to hear. Peep the video.
She also did a cover of Zero 7’s song “Destiny” as well as more songs from her sophomore release. Click here to view/hear the rest.
In related news, Solange is currently opening for Estelle in various US cities. Make sure to check out her official myspace to get some upcoming dates.






82 Comments
1.
BALLERALERT
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I like Solange..she is quirky and doesn’t give a damn about what people think. This is a good song..missed her in Baltimore but hope to see her in concert soon.
2.
Raquel
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Cosmic Journey is one of my favorites on the album. Love Solo for her creativity…
3.
MELANIE
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
good job…just to much jumping around, but she does have a nice voice and i loved that song!!!
4.
shelby
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
my favorite song of hers
5.
ETCETERA
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
great performance.
6.
BEYONCE FAN
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
GREAT PERFORMANCE
7.
NECI
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
this is one of my fav off her album. when i”m coming home from work at night i blast this all the way home
8.
NisheFBaby
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
YESSSSSSSSSSSS this is my favorite song on the album!
9.
Brittney
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I love this song, but she should have got Bilal to sing it with her for AOL.
10.
Tory
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
okay, am sorry but she just so fuckin extra though….. nyways love the song, cd for that fact. She should have gotten my main Bilal to sing it with her, (Damn that man can sing). But I appericate her cause she knows of artist other than her sister and respects them of there work. also I think she can used a little more lesson she already found her song just needs improve on her vocals alittle more for me.,
11.
☆ Lola A♏ ★
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
All of her performances were good, would love to her live.
12.
syn'ceRe
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
i love driven and jus listenin 2 dis song but it start going crazy i gotta change it lol
13.
why?
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
she tries too hard….wtf was that at the beginning?? LOL
14.
RRRRR
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
OK I WANT MORE CAUSE I KNOW THIS CHILD CAN SANNNGG!
This is one of my fav I so relax with it at home! I love it! Live is even better!
Good job Solo! I love the fact that finally people are giving her props!! I was rooting for her since the beginning and Im still! Too bad I dont have the chance to see her live!
Keep it up!
15.
JazzyPhresh
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Janelle Monae = quirky. Kelis = quirky. Grace Jones = quirky. I’m sorry but it’s just not believable coming from this young lady. She’s about as eclectic as Vanilla Ice/MC Hammer is gangsta. To her credit though I will say this, the only thing she’s got over big sister Beyonce is that she hits high notes much better. I just wished she hadn’t lip-synch this performance so that we could see if she’s actually made any progress in her live performance.
16.
C.U. in C.U.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Solange NEVER lets me down!! Man I need her to just BLOW UP!
17.
BAD BAD BITCH
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Love Solange.
18.
WOW
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
What’s up with this Girl , i think she’s not all together , and i am not trying to pull her down , but she need’s HELP .
19.
Mr2DamnGood
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Solange is a ROCK STAR! I think I love her more than Beyonce.
20.
Avery
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Solange is amazing. I was shocked that her album was not nominated for any Grammy’s because she definitely had one of the best albums of the year. I also didnt understand Jennifer winning best R&B album, but whatever…
21.
J.L
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Solange is awesome! Very nice performances. Her voice so so “pure” on the high notes on T.O.N.Y!
22.
rebecca
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I LOVE THIS SONG!!! THE CD IS AMAZING!!!
23.
Ninagirl1
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Yall say u like it, I say its whack!!!! Solange plays too much.
24.
DOPENESS
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Cosmic journey is one of my faves! So dreamy…
25.
FallBackHaters
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Solo stays doin’ her thing!
26.
keepin' it Positive
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Solange is cute. And, I almost bought her cd. But, she is too gimmicky for my taste. I like a genuine iconic artist (Whitney, Aretha, En Vogue, Fantasia, JHud) not a contrived (Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Britney,etc…) pop tartist. But, I am glad there is an audience for her work. It’s just not me. It’s much to declasse’.
27.
keepin' it Positive
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Oops! I forgot Prince, John Legend, Alicia Keys as my true artists. There are others but time is money.
28.
LittlePrincess
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I like the fact Solange is crazy, in fact she seems to be the only sane one in her whole damn family! She reminds me of a black Lily allen though, not in terms of looks but performance style and crazy character
29.
toni
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I love this chick! Her cd is the bomb! I am glad I finally got to see my favorite song, cosmic journey, performed live! True artist!
30.
starrstruck
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
yessss ! I live for my bitch singing her asss offffff ! LMFAO .
31.
Saba
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Ehh i neither like of dislike it, but she needs to stay away from Zero 7 covers, that’s my group!
32.
Don't Be Churlish....
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Negative.
I just don’t seem to get Solange, at all. And it is not because she’s different, I actually like that fact but she’s too out of this world for me. People like Janelle Monae and Santogold, just have the whole look and personality to be quirky and different but Solange seems like she’s trying a bit too hard. It doesn’t seem natural, like she’s just trying to stay as far away as she can from Beyonce’s shadow.
@26,
What do you mean? So the only people who can be iconic are those who have a 7 octave range (*sarcasm*)? People listen to Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Britney for music that they can have fun with and enjoy with their friends and family. Not saying JHud doesn’t make enjoyable music, but people like to LIVE and ENJOY life. Just because Lady Gaga isn’t walking around singing ballads all day long does not mean she’s not iconic or genuine. I don’t go to a party and request the song “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney, why, because nobody wants to hear that when they’re having a good time. As for Beyonce, girl you know damn right she’s going down in history so the fact that you put HER name in those little paranthesis and RIHANNA’s is quite surprising.
Just imagine, if we lived in a world where the only music was screaming and hollering about love. Is that what you want? Lady Gaga makes great music to have fun with, along with Britney. And Beyonce makes all types of music that suites many peoples taste.
33.
Don't Be Churlish....
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Negative.
I just don’t seem to get Solange, at all. And it is not because she’s different, I actually like that fact but she’s too out of this world for me. People like Janelle Monae and Santogold, just have the whole look and personality to be quirky and different but Solange seems like she’s trying a bit too hard. It doesn’t seem natural, like she’s just trying to stay as far away as she can from Beyonce’s shadow.
@26,
What do you mean? So the only people who can be iconic are those who have a 7 octave range (*sarcasm*)? People listen to Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Britney for music that they can have fun with and enjoy with their friends and family. Not saying JHud doesn’t make enjoyable music, but people like to LIVE and ENJOY life. Just because Lady Gaga isn’t walking around singing ballads all day long does not mean she’s not iconic or genuine. I don’t go to a party and request the song “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney, why, because nobody wants to hear that when they’re having a good time. As for Beyonce, girl you know damn right she’s going down in history so the fact that you put HER name in those little paranthesis and RIHANNA’s is quite surprising.
Just imagine, if we lived in a world where the only music was screaming and hollering about love. Is that what you want? Lady Gaga makes great music to have fun with, along with Britney. And Beyonce makes all types of music that suites many peoples taste..
34.
* GIFT FROM A VIRGO *
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
SOLO’s vibe is crazy, she kills it I like how she is so real on stage nothing is an act with he, I really respect what she is doing…
35.
Tah
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I jus think she is tryn 2 hard to be different glad she has fans im jus not wanna them. She seemz fake 2 me
36.
ThaTruth
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I want to hear her do a performance out of no where, like on a radio station, without a microphpone. Something tells me that shes pulling a Milli Vanilli, its her voice for sure, but that mic be too close to her mouth.
And mIlli
37.
memy
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Boring
38.
lilblackfan[praying for the auc]
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
haaaters! no! why?!
solo is so legit. she is one of my favorite artist right now. i love how she owns her own. i wish she was coming to the “a” when estelle comes. love her!
39.
HMMNNN....
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
i think i may have to buy this album now.
i had written her off and thought that she was contrived and trying to hard to be something that she wasn’t but i’ve liked every song i’ve heard from her and her performances are on point and her personality/image seems to be pretty authentic.
wow!
40.
LadyCole
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
this is my favorite off the album as well. solo has an amazing range.
41.
msblknasty1
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
functional crackhead at its best ….lol
42.
Dave
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I love it. She’s a great performer, and I love her vocals. Womans got range. She hit an E6 live the otha day @ her Cosmic Journey performance. So for #26, she may not necessarily have the belting range of beyonce or whitney house. But, she’s def. got range. She’s got over 3 vocal octaves. Her head voice is excellent.
43.
EJ
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
this is my FAVORITE SONG of her album. Her cd is really really good. I was quite shocked, but i would go see her in a concert if she ever came this way
44.
B-lo©
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I really LIKES SOLANGE………….
45.
Q*U*E*E*`N
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
for those who haven’t bought her album yet…. GO GET IT!!! i was iffy on buying it when it first came out… but i decided to take a chance and bought it anyway and it’s actually one of my favorite albums now… i can listen straight through!!!
her performance on this wasn’t that great…. not even that good… but i liked it a lil bit!!! so kudos to miss solange!!!…. xoxo
46.
let's not lie
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
the original zero 7 “destiny” is much better but she tried. she was ok. her movement seemed forced in the cosmic journey song but overall it was good
47.
sigh
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
LMFAO @ #41!!!!!
Functional crackhead?! Aww man!
As an artist, solange is talentless. I don’t care for her vocals nor her songs. I’m always amazed when these blogs cover her performances, hell, Tamia sold more albums than her yet we never get this many updates on her status. This chick’s album flopped so gotdammn hard, that they got some bloggers on the Knowles payroll to try amp this trick up! Negro, puhhleeze! All the @ss kissingin the world won’t help move them units.
48.
Jo Jo
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
That performance was down right awful and stupid and she looked stupid performing it. I’m mad at myself for wasting almost 5 min. of my time for this. I mean I wanted to see the hype some people were taking about with this girl but boy was I disappointed…..a mess.
49.
Janae
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Okay Miss Ting. I loved this performance. I do think she is very talented and I love her album.
50.
NYchica00
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I love solange’s shoes! but she is so stealing from janelle monae! Pushing the stand at the end and all! I saw her show in Chicago and thought the same thing! I give her props for trying though I guess…
51.
NYchica00
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I love solange’s shoes! but she is so stealing from janelle monae! Pushing the stand at the end and all! Guitar solo and black and white… I saw her show in Chicago and thought the same thing! I give her props for trying though I guess…
52.
tia
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
YESSSSSSS! this is my song.!!!!! she killed the end high notes….and surprisly i liked her doing bilal’s part….backup singers and band are on point too…..im sorry cosmic journey can take me off this planet so i am just overly happy to see her perform this live……now all i wanna see live is “this bird” and dammit im satisfied….ya’ll are crazy solo has wonderful writing skills…..ugghhh man how i wish i was there….and i didnt even used to care for her ass…the album is too on point though
53.
Dave
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I’m wondering are any of yall on meds? or yall just plain hating. This performance was great, and I don’t see why negative comments as i’m seeing are showing up. Yall are a mess…. and it’s really sad.
54.
lemaracqt7
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I love her, and this is one of my fav songs. but i basically like the who album. Solo has been singing since a child it’s on 1 of my dance recital vids. lol real talk tho
55.
DA1
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
THIS CHICK IS DA TRUTH…….LOVED IT!!!! WISH I WOULD HAVE SEEN HER @ THE HOB…….
56.
KRAYZEE.
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
i love this song! Solange is amazing and Bilal sounded amazing on the track. Go girl!
57.
facefacts
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
She does try too hard to be different she just dont know which direction she wants to go!!! She’s so confused…as for her voice it doesn’t suite my taste…what sound is she supposed be serving up??? Beyonce will not be historic either because her songs are watered down…notice she had no song to sing for our PREZ!!! lol and every song that made a mark was linked to controversy…o well JHUD’s back so…all hope is not lost!! A. keys is historic!!
58.
NUNYA
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
THAT PERFORMANCE SUCKED! she needs practice
59.
A Mess
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
She sounds terrible. The instruments in the background are way too loud for her voice. She sounds a mess.
60.
BlackEssence
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
One of my favs on her album. Her album is on my cleaning rotation…yeah, I have a playlist for cleaning alone. lol
61.
BlackEssence
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
@KRAYZEE
Yeah, Bilal is wicked on the track, but he’s a wonderful artist too.
62.
bree-ann-uhh
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
im not really a fan of hers,but i do like some of her songs.She needs practice but i give her props.She has a unique voice and I do believe she can be as big as her big sis. Im not gonna say she’s whack or whatever….Im not a fan,but i believe i can be one day.She needs a lot of practice first! but she is very unique and i like her style. She’s different….
63.
bree-ann-uhh
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Not a fan of her att-uh-tude at all! But she does have nice songs and i like her unique style.She can most definitly becomb as big as beyonce! Maybe even bigger! but she does need practice and she needs an attitude check.She a lil diva[not a female version of a hustler so i dont kno where bey got that from]lol well anyways i believe in her but im not a fan.I understand why some of yahl like her.She’s different…
64.
Jen
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Let’s be real…she can’t sing. Her back up singers sound much better than her. If it wasn’t for Beyonce she would be a nobody.
65.
Chelly
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
This is an awful performance and an awful song. I like Solo but wtf is that? She is trying so hard to be different that she is looking kinda crazy!
Give me Beyonce any day cuz Bee can work a stage!
66.
Go Bee!!!
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
@ FACEFACTS
I HOPE U ARE NOT TALKING ABOUT PREZ, THE GAY GUY THAT ALWAYS TALKS ABOUT SOMEONE AND HE LOOKS A HOTT MESS LOL!!! HIS A BLOGGER HIS NOT MAKING BEYONCE MONEY LOL, BUT HE IS UGLY AND I LOVE TELL HIS FAT WHITE ASS HE IS SO UGLY ITS NO EVEN FUNNY SHE HAS NO ROOM TO TALK ABOUT NO ONE LOOK AT HIM U CAN DO BETTER THEN THAT!!! OH U SAID SOMETHING ABOUT BEYONCE’S MUSIC LOL , BUT SHE HAS 10 GRAMMYS, SO THIS AND SO THAT I DONT THINK THE GRAMMYS WOULD GIVE HER NOT ONE NOT TWO BUT 10 OF THERE AWARDS SORRY HUN!!!
BUT AM REALLY FEELING THAT SONG I LOVE!!
67.
MEGAN
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Cosmic Journey is my fave on the album. She was slept on this year
68.
lovelee
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
I liked her performance….and someone tell where I can get those shoes!
69.
katwil reese
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Solange is different, quirky like #1 said. She is sarcastic which some people don’t like but not everyone will like you. I am a fan of hers. She marches to the beat of her own drum. She is making different music than all the other females out their own which I applaud. Her style is sic and unique.
70.
Ms. AKA
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Vocals suck. Retarted performance.
71.
Ms. AKA
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Vocals are the worst. Thank God for her back up singers. Secondly she is corney.
72.
Ms. AKA
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
@ 41: Functional Crackhead? OMG LMAO…You bloggers that think Solange vocals are good, are you getting paid by the Knowles camp…? If not please go ahead and ask your physcian for an ear lavage to rid of some thaT ole wax that in both ears…LOL @ “functinal crackhead” blog that is the truth of what she looks and sound like….
73.
conciencia
Monday, March 2, 2009 /
Thar was horrible!!! Just horrible!
Off pitch and just not good.
74.
conciencia
Monday, March 2, 2009 /
#67
No…she wasn’t slept on this year!
people fell asleep listening to her mess!
75.
SexyQB
Monday, March 2, 2009 /
Every time I hear about Solo being so where getting promoted I just feel so sorry for Kelly & Michelle. SMH
76.
tot
Monday, March 2, 2009 /
her music is better than beyonces
77.
kiki
Monday, March 2, 2009 /
What is she doing??? I don’t think I like the way music is going nowadays. It’s kind of psycotic. Her voice is nice but she’s kind of airy like lost in cosmic space. Quite scarey and disturbing and a tad boring all rolled in one. Send her where she needs to go so she can go…she said she wanna go well take her there quick!
78.
XIII
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
This Is My Jam.
And F&%$ what everybody else is saying about the trying hard shit.
Look.., there are those who are hot and those that are not.
In this business today you have to stretch yourself between the “Reality Shows”,”Downloads”, and the fact that people do not have money to waste.
Especially on an Artist thats not going to give them more for their buck.
Besides, does anybody know who produced “Cosmic Journey”?
Look that up and then tell me she’s “Trying Hard”… I call that genius.
But you know I come to realize that what some people don’t understand or “Get” they consider it as “Trying Hard”.
Pop Quiz: This Person is One of the greatest musicians/artist of all time,He to was once considered “Trying Hard”/”A Poser”.
Who is He?
Need A Hint?
{{{Purple Rain))
Keep pushing Ms.Mona’, Ms. Sol~Angel and all those that are “Trying Hard”lol.
~ XIII
79.
Jenifer
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
She can’t sing. She can’t sing. If it wasn’t for her back up singers then this would have been the worst performance I’ve seen. And, if it wasn’t for her sister and daddy you would have never heard of her. She sucks!
80.
HALCYONC
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
She tries way too hard to be different.
81.
HALCYONC
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
She tries way too hard to be different and fails miserably.
82.
Justin
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
I love this chick. She so does it for me.