Check out the laid back track, “How To Feel,” from Toronto based R&B singer Rochelle Jordan.
Rochelle and her in-house producer Klash will be releasing a full length ode’ to N.E.R.D. and Radiohead, titled, In Search Of… Radio. The project takes inspiration from N.E.R.D.’s In Search Of… and Nothing, and Radiohead’s King of Limbs and Hail to The Thief. The mixtape is slated to release in July.
The official music video for Beyoncé’s “Who Run The World (Girls)” will be premiering on Wednesday, May 18, on Fox’s American Idol. The Francis Lawrence-directed video was initially planned to debut last Friday, but was unfortunately pushed back. Word on the street is that Beyoncé is scheduled to drop by the Oprah Winfrey show, perhaps during the show’s finale week. I’m sure all of you Beyoncé Stans will be glued to your television sets tomorrow night!
In related news, Beyonce reportedly handed over 72 new songs to Columbia record execs last week. Make sure to peep our exclusive review of the video and 5 tracks from Beyonce’s upcoming album (LINK).
Rihanna will be teaming up with director Anthony Mandler for the video of her forthcoming single “Man Down”. Mandler was actually the creative director behind her latest “California King Bed” music video. When asked about the direction in which he sees the video going, the Mandler had this much to say:
“We shot the video last month in Jamaica and it’s my favorite song she’s ever recorded, so I was really excited to get involved. And it’s just one of those songs that demands a strong narrative and visual, and let’s just say she let me go all the way. So I think you can expect something that’s dramatic and shocking and intense and emotional and uplifting and enlightening. Without saying too much, if you’re looking for a narrative you’re not going to be disappointed. Just know that it’s going to be exciting.” [Source]
Alright then…We all know you’ll be the judge of that…
ESSENCE has compiled a playlist as their annual music festival draws near. Boyz II Men will be joining a list of artists to perform at this year’s upcoming Essence Music Festival. The Philadelphia native R&B group will be performing many classic hits from the late 80s through 90s such as “Motown Philly”, “End of The Road”, “Water Runs Dry”, “I’ll Make Love To You” and “One Sweet Day”. Without their former member, bass vocalist Michael McCary, Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris will be holding it down on stage. Head on over to Essence.com or click here to listen to classic Boyz II Men hits.
Who’s going to the 2011 Essence Music Festival?
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama both attended commencement ceremonies recently. The President spoke in Memphis on Monday and Mrs. Obama spoke in Atlanta this past Sunday. Keep scrolling to get more info on each of their appearances.
[Monday, May 16, 2011] The President does a surprise drop-in on the graduating class at Booker T. Washington High School in Memphis, TN before he speaks at their graduation ceremony. The school was the winner of the 2011 Commencement Challenge contest. View his full commencement speech below.
[Sunday, May 15, 2011] The First Lady stresses to the 2011 graduation class of Spelman College. She spoke of her own experience of leaving a high-paying position at a corporate law firm to work, and later become executive director of, a Chicago non-profit that encouraged young people to work in public service.
Zoe Saldana hit up 2011 Cannes Film Festival red carpet for ‘The Tree of Life’ premiere on Monday, May 16 in Cannes, France. The 32-year-old actress was reportedly wearing Giorgio Armani. She was also spotted at the press day event early Tuesday morning for the movie, no word on who she wearing at that appearance.
In related news, Zoe has a few upcoming movie projects in the works. She will be co-starring in the upcoming Star Trek sequel, more info here.
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