Remembering Rhythm & Blues

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Mary J. Blige - Each Tear (Ft. Tiziano Ferro)

2010-02-28T16:44:00.003-05:00

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WATCH: SADE PERFORM ON THE 'TODAY SHOW' & HER UPCOMING TV SCHEDULE (UPDATED 2/21)

2010-02-09T17:20:00.009-05:00

Today, Sade released her first album, Soldier of Love, in ten very long years. Check her out in the above performance, and if you can't get enough of her soulful goodness, then you're in luck - her scheduled television appearances are below:2/09 - Today Show 2/09 - 106 & Park on BET (UPDATED 2/9, Video updated again 2/21) 2/09 - The Late Show with David Letterman (UPDATED 2/10) 2/10 - The View (

Jill Scott Responds to Hidden Beach Lawsuit

2010-02-06T12:02:00.003-05:00

In case you missed it, Hidden Beach Recordings recently filed a lawsuit against singer Jill Scott for breach of contract. The official response from Scott's representatives is as follows:"The lawsuit filed on February 3, 2010 by Hidden Beach Recordings against Jill Scott has no legal merit and misrepresents the history of Ms. Scott's relationship with the label. Jill Scott has the legal right to

WATCH: USHER - THE E! TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY

2010-02-01T23:21:00.003-05:00

In case you missed it, check out the E! True Hollywood Story for USHER and if anyone cares, you can see what his ex-wife had to say about it here.Your Thoughts?If you enjoyed this post, subscribe now for updates by email or RSS. R&B usher

CD GIVEAWAY: WIN a COPY of Putumayo World Music's 'Rhythm & Blues' with ANGIE STONE, THE EMOTIONS & MORE

2010-01-31T22:16:00.002-05:00

We've completed our giveaway for Corinne Bailey Rae and now Remembering Rhythm and Blues is moving on to our NEXT CD GIVEAWAY - Putumayo’s World Music 'Rhythm & Blues'! Scheduled for release on February 9, 2010, this album features artists such as ANGIE STONE, THE EMOTIONS, JAMES HUNTER, CATHERINE RUSSELL, KEB' MO', AND MORE! We have THREE copies to giveaway and all you have to do is tell us

WATCH THE GRAMMYs LIVE with @REMRnB

2010-01-31T16:46:00.006-05:00

Hi folks! RemRnB will be watching the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards TONIGHT at 8PM ET/PT so be sure to join us on Twitter as we watch all our favorite R&B artists perform AND WIN! Also, if you're unaware there's a Grammy PRE-TELECAST going on RIGHT NOW... Don't miss out! Click the video below! Your Thoughts?If you enjoyed this post, subscribe now for updates by email or RSS.thegrammys R&B

UPDATE: VIDEO FROM TEDDY PENDERGRASS MEMORIAL SERVICE

2010-01-23T20:52:00.001-05:00

Additional video from Saturday's funeral service can be found at CBS 3 If you enjoyed this post, subscribe now for updates by email or RSS.teddypendergrass R&B

TEDDY PENDERGRASS MEMORIAL SERVICE PROGRAM

2010-01-23T15:52:00.011-05:00

Legendary R&B Singer Teddy Pendergrass was laid to rest in Philadelphia, PA today. You can view the program here and download your own personal copy hereAlso be sure to check out additional reporting from the following media outlets:CNN: Teddy Pendergrass II: He was 'Dad' to meEditor's note: Teddy Pendergrass II, 35, is a financial consultant who lives near Philadelphia. He is also father of two

WIN CORINNE BAILEY RAE'S NEW ALBUM 'THE SEA'

2010-01-21T23:29:00.012-05:00

UPDATED 1/31/10: My apologies for being late with announcing the winners here on our blog, but Remembering Rhythm and Blues had two winners on TWITTER for Corinne's new album 'The Sea'. They were @smilezzpretty and @Kuriouskae and they were announced on Twitter on 1/29/10! Congratulations winners!!To celebrate Corinne Bailey Rae's upcoming album, 'The Sea', RemRnB is giving YOU the chance to WIN

Remembering Teddy Pendergrass

2010-01-14T03:05:00.005-05:00

It's 3AM in the morning here in the DMV and I literally just woke up from a complete and utter nightmare. I'm talking the kinda nightmare that leaves sweat all over your sheets and tears in your eyes. :sigh: So I turn to my usual source of late night comfort - my blackberry. Unfortunately, the news I found within provided NO additional comfort at all. Teddy Pendergrass is dead. Well dammit,

WATCH SADE'S OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR 'SOLDIER OF LOVE'

2010-01-11T00:02:00.004-05:00

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR SADE'S 'SOLDIER OF LOVE' HERE. This was released at midnight on January 11, 2010 through Amazon.com only, but we're sure it's only a matter of time before the bloggerazzi pounces.... ENJOY AND PRE-ORDER!If you enjoyed this post, subscribe now for updates by email or RSS.R&B sade

Alicia Meyers Reminds You To Be Thankful

2010-01-09T18:40:00.005-05:00

I wanna thank you Heavenly Father for shining your light on me....I'm going through some transitions and naturally so is this blog. Remembering Rhythm & Blues has been my baby since 2006, but it's 2010 and like all things in this world - it's evolving. This is due largely in part to Twitter. RemRnB joined last year and things are consistently on the up and up. We've gathered up a great group of '

Enjoying the Rise & 'The Fall' with Norah Jones

2009-11-17T23:20:00.007-05:00

One word. Turmoil. That's the best way to describe my personal life since the last time I came thru to write. My children are getting grown, my man is still driving me nuts with his passion for motorcycles, and yes, I'm still working on that novel. For the last four months, I've had my to-do list in hand, hoping that I didn't allow anything to fall by the waste-side. Now if you've been

Remembering Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009

2009-06-26T19:17:00.008-04:00

This. isn't. happening. Please tell me that this is all a dream and Michael is somewhere in his hyperbaric oxygen chamber giggling with Bubbles. Someone please slap the hell outta my back and remove this annoying lump in my throat. A lump that comes then goes then reappears at this very thought - Michael is dead. *shivering* Naw, this just can't be. Not Michael Jackson, born August 29, 1958 in

Remembering R&B Joins Twitter

2009-06-15T00:13:00.004-04:00

Hello readers! It's mid-month and if you don't know by now.... June is Black Music Month! In honor of this beautiful month, Remembering Rhythm & Blues has established a presence on Twitter and we're tweeting some great R&B music from the past to the present, along with some interesting features. Here are SOME of the features we have lined up:'Follow the Sample' - Each day during the month of June

Reminiscing On My First Maxwell Concert

2009-05-23T10:40:00.017-04:00

So long I've searched for youSo long but now it's true-Reunion, from Maxwell’s Urban Hang SuiteI remember that summer day in 2001 like it was yesterday. It was a warm, sunny afternoon in Washington, DC. I was three months pregnant and trying my best to maintain my growing belly in three inch wedge sandals. As I took every step towards Constitution Hall with my boyfriend, I just knew I was going

Jumping Back Up and Walking Down Piety Street with John Scofield

2009-04-29T20:21:00.000-04:00

Recently, I wrote over here how I was going through a little touch of the blues and in need of another dose of liberation. Luckily enough, I got a copy of John Scofield's latest contribution to music, Piety Street (2008).John Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio)[1] is an American jazz guitarist and composer, who has played and collaborated with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Charles

Wishing for 'Sunny' Days with Melba Moore

2009-03-25T18:24:00.001-04:00

Melba, Melba, Melba. Sista, what words could I possibly use to describe your Tony award winning talent? [Insert wonderfully fantastic compliments here] I'd love to gush over your voice, which goes hard over disco beats or catches a soulful melody with such ease, but well, I've got the "wishing-I-was-somewhere-warm" blues. Since Spring stepped on the scene last week, I've been hoping for much

Mind Blowing Decisions With Heatwave

2009-03-18T21:27:00.004-04:00

I am sincerely getting old. Either I'm going crazy or doing way too many things at once. See, I just knew I created a blog post for one of my favorite 70s bands, but alas, when I did a google search - I came up with nada. At 30 years young, you'd think I'd have a better grasp on this memory, yet daily I'm walking around with a notepad and pen like it's my life support, simply because I'm afraid

Releasing the Tension with Al Green

2009-02-18T21:01:00.005-05:00

You know, ain't nothing technical about Mister Albert Greene. His music is so classy, yet raw, timeless, but aged, in a fine wine kinda way. Mr. Green came into my life around 5:20 this afternoon in the most interesting way. I was sitting in the bathroom, ahem, just reflecting on my day, when his voice came through the mindless haze of spreadsheets and meetings, singing... How can a loser ever

Sam Cooke Said It Best - A Change Is Gonna Come

2009-02-16T17:14:00.004-05:00

I'm conflicted. Seriously caught up, down, and around with keeping my blogs online. Lately, and I think I may have discussed this in previous posts, but more and more, a lot of what keeps me away from this blogspot, is knowing that, it's a public blog. Go figure. I mean, seriously, what kind of mess is that? Crazy, I know. I've shared so much thus far, what's clogging up the flow now? Especially

Rockin A 90s Girl Mentality in 2008

2008-10-19T17:01:00.011-04:00

The year was 1994 and the song was 90s Girl by BlackGirl. With Teddy Riley producing, this joint has continued to hold strong many, many years later.BlackGirl was a successful R&B/dance vocal trio consisting of Pam Copeland, Nycolia "Tye-V" Turman and Rochelle Stuart from Atlanta, that formed in 1992 on the Kaper/RCA/BMG label, like other R&B acts Eric West and Questionmark Asylum.BlackGirl

Making Promises, Promises with Christopher Williams

2008-10-18T19:22:00.006-04:00

Somewhere between the way yesterday ended and today, I'm feeling a new sense of direction, or better yet, a sense of rejuvenation. Wait, let me put it this way, a sista is getting her groove back, but unlike Stella, this smooth groove didn't come from the Caribbean. Instead, I have Mr. Christopher Williams to thank for my renewed stride and subtle confidence. Christopher Williams (born Troy

Back Down Memory Lane With Minnie Riperton

2008-10-01T23:44:00.001-04:00

Evening music lovas. It's almost midnight here in DC and I'm making my way back to blogging. It's funny because I've been creeping onto my own blog, reading some of the older posts and it got me to thinking about Ms. Minnie Riperton and soon, I needed to stop creeping over here and start writing again about the music that I love so much. These months away have truly been a roller coaster ride and

When It Rains: Floetic Thoughts

2008-01-07T21:44:00.000-05:00

This post isn't really about nothing, so please forgive me. It's late and I'm pouting over the fact that one of my most favorite groups are seriously trippin. Marsha and Natalie from Floetry have yet to share any new tunes. Instead, last year, Marsha declared the death of Neo-soul and Natalie had to pretty much wrestle her spot away from Amanda Diva. These sistas had such an awesome chemistry and