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Explore Music: Andy Allo Might Not Be A “People Pleaser” But Her Music Does That Job For Her

Written by The IPS in Videos on Nov 8, 12

Prince has a new protégé, the beautiful Cameroonian artist Andy Allo, has hit the funkin’ ground RUNNING with her first single from her upcoming sophomore album Superconductor. An INSTANT groover once you hit play, “People Pleaser” has a funky vibe, a funky, fun and choreographed video, and just a straight up CRANKIN’ vibe. I’m loving this. I’ve listened to it twice in a row.

Andy Allo joined Prince’s New Power Generation, and as such he’s taken her under his wing, co-writing, executive producing, and mentoring Andy as well on her new album.

Get into those horns!

This is a soulful funky cut with a sexy twist that hasn’t been seen in a while. I’d love to see her and Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings on tour — talk about a soul explosion.

What do y’all think of Andy Allo’s new video?

Hit up Andy on Twitter and her site, and tell her Tha Feedback sent you!

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Brandy Is So 90′s With The Visuals For “Wildest Dreams”

Written by The IPS in Videos on Nov 5, 12

Far and away my favorite record on Two Eleven, Brandy gives the fans what they want in the form of a video for her latest single “Wildest Dreams”. Is it just me or is this video channeling 90′s style, looking like a 2012 “I Wanna Be Down” presentation? I don’t say that in a bad way, but in a good way.

I love this song, and while I think the “live performance” treatment was a cool concept — Brandy seems a little bit disconnected from the vocal to me. There are the “warm” moments where she’s just in the frame and it’s in black & white, but yet and still, I didn’t connect with her via moving pictures this time around. However, the style of the video felt VERY 90′s to me. I instantly got nostalgic for first album Brandy, and it made me realize that if you’ve been a Brandy fan for awhile, that’s STILL around! And still in top vocal form. At the end of the day, though the album may suffer from some lackluster songs and the videos haven’t been as dynamic as I would have liked, Brandy’s voice still reigns above most on the charts these days, and that is definitely something that I used to think wasn’t possible anymore — not even in my wildest dreams.

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Awareness: It’s National Bullying Prevention Month, And CHESS Promotes The Beauty Within

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Oct 20, 12

Friend of Tha Feedback Chester Gregory, now going under the moniker CHESS, has released a video of a cover of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful” in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month. CHESS is working on a new album after wrapping his latest role on Broadway in Sister Act with Raven-Symone. While I’m not entirely familiar with the original, CHESS offers up a beautiful arrangement with some great backgrounds underneath a video featuring a woman struggling with inner & outer beauty. It’s a juxtaposition that leaves you mesmerized.

Check out the above and if you like the song, you can stream it as well at CHESS’ SoundCloud. I had no idea National Bullying Prevention Month existed, and apparently this video is in honor of someone:

In support of National Bullying Prevention Month and in response to the tragic loss of Amanda Todd, we felt it appropriate to release this short film & cover of WMYB, which was shot prior to the incident. One Direction’s hit song What Makes You Beautiful is an uplifting song, encouraging one to let go of insecurities and realize their fullest potential by first recognizing the beauty & strength within. (From the YouTube page)

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Explore Music: Sy Smith & Rahsaan Patterson “Feel Like Getting Down”!

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Oct 20, 12

Sy Smith is one of music’s unsung talents — singer, writer, producer, drummer and more. She’s worked with some amazing artists and collaborated with a lot of her equally talented friends while also managing to still put out a few amazing solo albums as well. Her latest Fast And Curious features some amazing songs, the one being featured here is her cover of Billy Ocean’s song “Nights (Feel Like Getting Down)”.

She gives the song a bright visual treatment mixed with some live performance clips of her and her talented friends, such as one of my favorite male vocalists in the world, her duet partner Rahsaan Patterson. Also in the video is singer extraordinaire Lalah Hathaway, and one of my favorite keyboardists around, Cassandra O’Neal, who tours with Prince!

Sy and Rah turn this song OUT — both of their vocals are amazing, as usual. If you’ve never heard of Sy Smith, please get her albums. I love her cover of Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians‘ “What I Am” from her last album Psykosoul as well. Peep the original Billy Ocean song after the jump! What do y’all think? Is it one of those nights you feel like getting down?

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Faith’s Latest Visual Highlights Her Still Amazing Voice On “Tears Of Joy”

Written by The IPS in Videos on Oct 19, 12

Faith Evans has a released a visual of her latest single “Tears Of Joy” from the R&B Divas charity album she did in conjunction with her TVOne show of the same name. While the album has been out for a couple of weeks, Faith’s solo tracks on the project are definitely the vocal highlights of the project as a whole. And there’s also an amazing rendition of “Jesus Loves Me” turned in by Kelly Price as well…

But I digress! Faith’s “Tears Of Joy” dropped a minute ago as a single, but watching the visual really made it click to me how amazing Faith’s voice still sounds and how she is really SINGING on this song. Lamman Rucker makes a cameo as the love interest in this clip, but honestly, the black and white treatment deadens this video. It’s not really needed, but once again, it definitely made the song click that much more with me.

Faith’s voice is classic and should be recognized with the greats of the past 10-20 years in my opinion. Never faltering in her tone and background skills, able to take it to church or leave it smoothly by your bedside, “Tears Of Joy” is a quick reminder that Faith is still here and she’s still a vocal force to be reckoned with. The song itself isn’t particularly AMAZING, but Faith’s vocal saves it greatly.

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Explore Music: Lianne La Havas Proves That Love’s Timeline Isn’t The Same As Ours With “Age”

Written by The IPS in Videos on Oct 18, 12

I love Lianne La Havas, and I’m a little late to the party, but I’m definitely glad I came.

Her excellent album Is Your Love Big Enough? is one that you definitely need to pick up. She was nominated for a Mercury Prize for her debut album, and hailing from the UK, she’s once again another example of how the Brits are still crushing us in recent memory on the Soul music tip.

“Age” is an album cut from Is Your Love Big Enough? and there’s no reverse-cougarism going on here — or is there? My interpretation of this video and song is almost that of a 2012 “We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off” — Lianne’s dated younger men, but the older men just know how to love you a different way, and it’s not even sexual. It’s a beautiful song and video from a similarly beautiful singer and artist.

Check this out and let me know what you think of Lianne’s latest single!

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What Do We Think: Get Those Ears “Wide Open” And Check Out @Choklate

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Oct 18, 12

One of the Northwest’s best kept (but shouldn’t be) secrets, Choklate, has put out a new EP entitled Fly. And that’s exactly what she, and this song, is!

“Wide Open” is a skate-night worthy jam (as clearly evidenced by the above video), and Chok’s smooth background vox and the tracks horns evoke a time of funk and soul that isn’t seen much these days on the radio.

We’ve all been head over heels in love, and this track is a spotlight on that feeling and what happens and comes along with it. Just like we trip and fall in love, some folks trip while getting their skate on to a jamming ditty like “Wide Open”.

I personally can’t skate a lick, but watch Choklate do it and go get that EP. It features Phonte’ and also Musiq Soulchild. You won’t be disappointed — Choklate’s last album is one of my favorite soul indie releases in the past couple of years as well.

What do we think?

Hit up Choklate and let her know Tha Feedback sent ya!

www.choklateonline.com | @Choklate | Facebook.com/ChoklateMusic | Tumblr.com/Choklate

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Explore Music: Disco In 2012? “Holding You Tight” Is A Sure Thing

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Oct 18, 12

Found this nu-disco boogie jam a while back on the Internet and had to bookmark it. I, am an old soul when it comes to music. I love all the old styles of music in addition to the new styles. Disco ranks high on my list of likes.

So imagine my surprise awhile ago when I found that not only is disco revived in the genre branded “nu-disco”, but also that people were making hella funky jams like this! Sure Thing is the name, and they’re a supergroup of sorts from the UK. It features 3 bass DJ’s who’ve come together to craft funky jams sporadically such as “Holding You Tight”.

This classically flavored video reminiscent of the era in which disco had its halcyon days is awesome. The music is awesome. If you don’t like disco, this ain’t for you.

DJ Die, Christophe, Desi Rogers, Joker, William Cartwright, rounded off by some sultry vocals from Chloé Lang — get into this joint, and let me know what you think!

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Album Review: Brandy’s “Two Eleven” Is A Work Fitting For An R&B Veteran And Diva

Written by The IPS in New Music & Reviews on Oct 16, 12

Brandy’s rabid legion of fans have been anticipating this day more than the Mayans had been anticipating the end of the world — the release of her new album Two Eleven. After many years, trials, tribulations, hiatuses, and more, everyone’s favorite singer has returned triumphantly.

Two Eleven is no Full Moon, so let’s just put that aside right now. People want it to be, but it’s not. However, it IS its own well rounded body of work that I’m sure Brandy is proud of. One thing that has never faltered is Ms. Norwood’s vocal skill. Still a fine tuned instrument, it’s on front street once again on her latest solo debut, and fans of that aspect of her as an artist definitely won’t be disappointed.

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AlunaGeorge’s “Your Drums, Your Love” Is A Dope, Dope Visual & Song

Written by The IPS in Blogs on Sep 25, 12

One of my favorite UK groups that I’ve posted up before, AlunaGeorge, has a new song & video out that they premiered over at Nowness today.

I love this.

The video is dope, with the pop-locking in time to the song’s staccato timing. The monochromatic fashions and art by artist Arran Gregory. The lighting. The song. It works for me! AlunaGeorge is dope, and I cannot wait for them to drop their full length album, which is as yet untitled and is getting the finishing touches put on it.

I also posted about their dope song “You Know You Like It” here as well. Check that out.

When I tell y’all the UK is killing us…

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