love in this club….

polow the don-“If a ten-year-old can make ‘Love in This Club’ and save Usher’s career and make black women want to f*ck him again, after they was done with him for getting married, then sh*t he’s a genius just like me, I also wrote the hook - that’s not a preset.

**artist 2 wacth** Ryan leslie

If you dont know now u know. R-les is the real deal. eh kinda corny. But hella talented. Just heard his single “diamond girl” (bottom girl to all the fiddy fans) on the radio. I was happy for him he derserves more attention. Here’s a new joint “valentine”. dope.Anthony Ryan Leslie, born on November 20, 1978,in Atlanta, Georgia is an American music producer and singer. Founder of the marketing and media company NextSelection, Ryan is best known for his production work with Bad Boy Records artist Cassie and her single Me & U.

Early life
Leslie graduated from Harvard University at the age of 19 with a degree in Government and Economics. During his time at college he sang four-part harmony for Harvard jazz group, The Krokodiloes. It was here that he discovered his passion for music.
Before studying at Harvard, Leslie lived in several different American cities (namely Atlanta, Nashville, Richmond, Oakland, San Francisco and Stockton) and at one point lived in Brussels, Belgium.[1] He now lives in Harlem, New York City.
Known for his flamboyance, Leslie is perhaps best know for his excessive narcissism and fashion sense (the latter borrowed from Sean Combs).

Producer
Leslie’s production history spans several contemporary music genres, including hip hop, R&B, pop, gospel, dancehall, and polka, even karoke. Production credits include Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Cassie, Diddy, the Myth, Donell Jones, New Edition, and Cheri Dennis.
He is currently working with singer-songwriter Usher.

Performer
In early 2005 Ryan Leslie released a promotional mixtape entitled The Talented Mr. Leslie. This marked the start of his career as an R&B performer and was intended to generate interest in his upcoming debut album. However, due to legal battle with The Talented Mr. Ripley and issues with record label Casablanca, this album did not meet its spring 2005 release date and has yet to be released.

Pioneering New Promotion Mediums
Ryan Leslie has recently been championing the newest internet sensation, online video sharing at YouTube and pioneering the medium as he posts voyeuristic clips of the business he undertakes as an artist trying to create a brand new vibe with his music, and as he produces alongside some of the worlds top urban music artists and labels. The YouTube channel RyanLeslieTV went under investigation during the end of October, after allegations of ’subscription rigging’ being spread through the YouTube online community.

A public statement was initially read on the YourTubeNEWS channel in relation to the issue before Ryan Leslie posted a video further clarifying the issue on the day his account was cleared of the allegations and RyanLeslieTV was re-added to the “Top 10 Most Subscribed Channels of All Time” page. Similar allegations have plagued his latest client, Mia Rose, a young karaoke singer from London.

**artist 2 wacth** SA-RA creative partners

Sa-Ra, comprised of members & founders (Om’Mas Keith, Shafiq Husayn & Taz Arnold), formed in the late 1990s from a trio of industry producers, musicians, and executives who had diligently worked in a multitude of high-profile music productions and business ventures prior to the group’s inception. Sa-Ra’s various remixes, collaborations, singles, and productions circumnavigated the globe, instantly propelling them to the forefront of the underground during the early 2000s. The group’s discography includes songs with artists as established as Jurassic 5 and Pharoahe Monch. It had previously been signed to Kanye West’s GOOD Music label, where it planned to release their debut full-length LP, reportedly titled Black Fuzz, was dissolved by distributor Sony BMG, and the group, free from restriction, signed a deal with independent label Babygrande. Its unique sound, including vintage soul, spacey electronic/euro pop, and true hip-hop & jazz elements, along with atypical vocal harmonies, and unusual sonic effects (using vintage synthesizers), has generated a considerable amount of buzz in the underground, despite the fact that the group have yet to release a major-label-distributed single or album. n 2006, brief reports appeared on the Allhiphop.com rumors page that the group had disbanded or lost one of its members. Shafiq, on behalf of the group, recently responded to these comments in an exclusive interview on okayplayer.com, denying them.Several singles and recordings have been released under the group’s own name, primarily on independent labels such as ABB Records, Ubiquity, and Sound in Color and on various compilations, and include the cult hit “Glorious,” and singles “Double Dutch” and “Second Time Around.” Newer material was released on the promotional SetUps and Justifications album sampler in mid-2006,including songs such as “Big Fame,” “StarWars,” and “Hollywood.” Songs from the album sampler are currently streaming on its website (below). Their other officially-released music is most easily obtained online, where a selection of some recordings and singles, some listed as a partial album under the name Sa-Ra Creative Partners, are available via the iTunes music store. Their “Second Time Around” single was released in CD format and is generally available from major online retailers as well as iTunes. The group’s original vinyl singles (“Double Dutch” and “Glorious”) were limited releases. A proper full length album, titled The Hollywood Recordings, wasBabygrande Records on April 24, 2007 released on .“taz” from the super producer group SA-RA…. GET HIP

devons ol skool r&B joint of the week!

Classic….Classic….Classic thats all i got to say. I know most of yall know only troop doing this song and making a big hit in the 90s. But Jackson 5 did their thing on this. Listen to dat nigga michael voice. This song was recorded in 1975 and is still a heavily used sample from troop,B5,J-Dilla(the late great),The roots etc. This live version does not have Jermaine on it because he left the group around this time and the group also left Motown after this album was released. But if you got time check the studio version with Michael and Jermaine going back and forth its crazy. But check this banger from way back in the day Jackson 5 All I do is think of you -Devon out!!!

**OL’ SKOOL** R&B BANGER OF THE WEEK…”saturday love”

Once again its that time for my r&b pick of the week. Now this song was a #2 hit single on the r&b charts and was produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Cherelle and Alexander O’neal also did another duet in 1988 entitled Never knew love like this which also went Number 2 on the r&b charts. Yo i was one years old when this came out in 1986 and now im 21 that equals CLASSIC. This was the party starter yall check it out.. until next week 5000 peace! -devon

**shaddy side note** one of my favorite songs of ALL time!..All i can remember is When new edition came to columbus and Cherelle & alexander o’neal opened for them!..and it was crazy!..good one -shaddy

Dru Hill Reunion…..?

WOW!…So dru hill reunites live on the Radio station 92.Q. All I gotta say is…. Woody. You straight buggin fam. Props 2 my sister nia for the story

these white boys are kinda dope….

NLT . “CAN’T SAY IM A FAN OF BOY BANDS, BUT THIS SONG BANGZ”
The group was formed when Chris Stokes told a 14-year-old V that if he put a group together he’d take a listen. He then found JJ, who had danced with him in an instructional dance video. The two found Kevin, a Dallas native through an agent. Through Kevin’s agency, they then found Travis Michael Garland and thus NLT was formed. They came to prominence in 2007 under the direction of Jimmy Iovine & Ron Fair at Geffen Records. Their hit single She Said, I Said (Time We Let Go) was produced by Timbaland. They also put out another song, called ‘That Girl’. Their new album was supposed to come out in February but the release date was changed to spring/summer time due to leaks of their songs on the internet.

BIG MIKE R&B JUMPOFF 37

COP THE NEW BIG MIKE! FEATURIND RASHAD…….never mind the fact that R.kelly title jacked me for “im a beast”.

1.r kelly-im a beast(worldwide exclusive)
2.mariah carey-touch my body
3.usher feat young jeezy-in this club
4.alicia keys feat ludacris-like youll never see me again(remix)
5.lyfe jennings feat t.i.&lil wayne-
6.usher feat timbaland-moving mountains
7.mary j blige feat lil wayne-just fine(remix)
8.neyo-i was in love
9.neyo feat kanye west&jermaine dupri-
10.lloyd feat lucacris-how we do in the a
11.ryan leslie feat kany west-diamond girl(remix)
12.rayj feat young berg-sexy can i
13.estelle feat kanye west-american boy
14.janet jackson feat ciarra-feedback(remix)
15.letoya&webbie-missing you
16.trey songz&plies-bust it baby(remix)
17.gym class heroes feat lil wayne-viva la white girl
18.natasha beddingfield feat lil wayne&sean kingston-love like this(remix)
19.sean kingston feat juelz santana&paula deanda-nothin in this world(remix)
20.shareefa feat jadakiss-on fire
21.9th wonder feat styles p-move on
22.rashad-some cut

its the only time i get sentimental.

devon’s OLSKOOL R&B JOINT OF THE WEEK!!

This artist 1995 debut album entitled “Deborah Cox”

the album sprung four singles from it including the first single from the album Sentimental. This single peaked at #27 on the billboard hot 100 and #4 on the R&B charts. So here is my throwback pick of the week the beautiful, the sexy.
Deborah Cox

Deborah Cox began singing for TV commercials at age 12, and she entered various talent shows with the help of her mother. She performed in nightclubs as a teenager, and she also began to write music around the same time. Cox entered the music industry as a backup vocalist for Celine Dion, and after signing to Arista Records, she releasedself-titled debut album in 1995. The album introduced her to the world and set the stage for 1998’s One Wish. The first single from that album, “Nobody’s Supposed To Be Here“, spent fourteen weeks at #1 on the Hot R&B charts in the USA, as well as eight consecutive weeks at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Her third album entitled The Morning After was released in November 2002, under J Records. On February 17, 2004, she made her Broadway debut in the Elton John-Tim RiceAida, returning to recording only to release a dance remix of “Easy As Life” as a single. her musical

Cox also has been involved in a number of movies and soundtracks. In 2000, she played Niko Rosen in Love Come Down. In 2001, her hit-song “Absolutely Not” was featured in Dr. Dolittle 2. In 2005, in the movie Blood of a Champion she played the role of Sharon, and again in 2005, her voice was featured in the movie Hotel Rwanda in a song entitled “Nobody Cares”.

To sustain demand for Cox’s club appearances, while focused on her family and new album projects, she released a dance single titled “House Is Not A Home” on Nervous Records in January 2006. Later in the year, a new song entitled “Definition Of Love” was used in the movie Akeelah and the Bee, but has yet not been released as a single.

Between 2005 and 2006 Deborah recorded a new album called Destination Moon as a tribute to jazz singer Dinah Washington. Destination Moon, her fourth studio album, was released on June 19, 2007.

She performed the Canadian national anthem at the NBA All Star Game in New Orleans, LA on February 17th, 2008.-DEVON

**shaddy sidenote** -I’m not mad at this one devon. I kinda forgot about deborah cox. The beat is doper than I remember it being. Sorta neo-soulish. She has a deep tone. Nice vibe. good diggin’.