VIdeo: Raheem Devaughn - "Hopeless Romantic"

Raheem Devaughn dipping into pop territory.

A welcomed change.

I wouldn't want to hear an entire album of it, but it would fit well into his live set.

Marsha Ambrosius feature in LA Times

Marhsa Ambrosius.via pop&hiss

Marsha Ambrosius discusses knowing when the right to become a solo artist and her excitement over releasing her latest album, Late Nights & Early Mornings.

After the departure of Natalie Stewart, Ambrosius didn't want to actually do the "artist thing", but it was during her time working with Aftermath Records and writing for Jamie Foxx and Alicia Keys, that she slowly gained interest.

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Video: Miguel - "Sure Thing"

Although his album hasn't gotten the push it deserves, singer/songwriter Miguel's work continues to speak for itself.

Video: Hamilton Park - "Computer Love"

No this isn't the same ol' "Computer Love".

This is that new ish.

Andre Harrell recently signed the group Hamilton Park to his Harrell Records label.

Don't sleep, distribution is through Atlantic.

Word.

REWIND: The Rude Boys - "Are You Lonely For Me"

This has always been one of my favorite old school joints from the New Jack Swing days.

Gerald Levert introduced these guys to the public.

Happy Valentine's Day to all!

Video: V.Rich - "Bachelor"

REWIND: Commodores - "Brick House"

One of the few songs Lionel Richie didn't sing lead vocals on, that's Walter(Clyde) Orange puttin' that funk down.

If you look closely at the video you will see Lionel playing sax(he talks about it in this interview).

After The Smoke Touches Down in the NYC

After The Smoke came to NYC during fashion week and documented the trip in an excellent video(tight editing, shooting and audio).

Watch them as they make their way around Manhattan and party with the celeb set.

Definitely a good look.

Fresh.

Listen to their single "Never Be".

After The Smoke is a group to watch!

Video: Bilal - "Restart"

Video: Chris Akinyemi - "Radio"

"Radio" is from Chris' forthcoming EP. The single is available on iTunes.

Nice video.

I look forward to hearing more music from Chris Akinyemi.

Marsha Ambrosius - "Hope She Cheats On You(With A Basketball Player)"

Watch Marsha Ambosius' photo shoot for and interview about her upcoming solo album, Late Nights and Early Mornings:

Video: Donell Jones - "Love Like This"

REWIND: 702 - "Steelo"

Video: After The Smoke - "Typical Weekend"

Tallahassee duo, Whuzi and Speek, collectively known as After The Smoke, craft a progressive piano heavy joint with an international feel.

This one is reminiscent of Joe Jackson's "We're Steppin' Out", only with more attitude.

Hip vocal approach, good lyrics and video to match.

Fresh.

Video: Monica - " Love All Over Me"

The newest video from Monica.

Now this video looks like the Monica most people are used to.

Cool.