Did You Know? :: Rihanna unexpectedly missed the dress rehearsal for her Saturday Night Live performance, with her reps saying she was “sick and needed to save her voice.” SNL executives evidently didn’t find it funny. [Vulture] :: Showdown: who sang the National Anthem better this weekend — Mary J. Blige or Marsha Ambrosius? [Rap-Up] :: ... More »

Mary J. Blige showed her stars and stripes on Saturday, performing the National Anthem at the 138th Kentucky Derby. Looking like a Southern belle in a red dress with matching hat and gloves, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul put on a royal performance, winning praise from the 150,000 spectators. Meanwhile, Marsha Ambrosius had the honor [...]

Curren$y recruits Pharrell, Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Wale, 2 Chainz, Estelle and much more for his upcoming album The Stoned Immaculate. 1. What It Look Like (feat. Wale) 2. Privacy Glass 3. Armoire (feat. Young Roddy & Trademark) 4. Take You There (feat. Marsha Ambrosius) 5. Showroom 6. Capitol (feat. 2 Chainz) 7. No Squares [...]

Trombonist Jeff Bradshaw is readying the April 24th release of his second album, Bone Appetit, and giving us another set of visuals to whet our appetites while we feast our eyes on the video for "Got Til It's Gone." His...

Marsha Ambrosius teams with trombonist Jeff Bradshaw on a cover of Janet Jackson’s 1997 hit “Got Til It’s Gone,” which originally sampled Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi.” The song, also featuring Christian rapper Tyrone TWyse, appears on Bradshaw’s double CD Bon Appetit, due April 24. The British songstress sits on a stoop in New Orleans’ [...]

This project dropped a few weeks ago but slipped past my radar. Plus I don't think there's enough R&B; mixtapes catching love online and Raheem is from my hometown, the DMV. Featuring appearances from James Blake, Snoop Dogg, Phil Ade and Marsha Ambrosius. Download: Raheem DeVaughn - "Destination Loveland" Mixtape (Hosted by Snoop Dogg)

He's got a striking look and a startling voice but somehow you don't quite connect the two. And yet it's true: that young man singing his way up and down the vocal range from tenor to falsetto with the power and grace of a Smokey or a Prince is actually a 23 year old from Manchester. Meet...

This is R&B; that I can get down with. Two great voices that complement one another. No studio trickery, just pure sensual seduction.

Taken from his mixtape ‘Those Who Wait‘ Daley serves up visuals for the track ‘Alone Together’ featuring Marsha Ambrosius. Enjoy [...]

Following the visual for “Smoking Gun” Manchester hailing singer on the come up Daley has linked up with the soulful voice Marsha Ambrosius to shoot the video for their collaborative single “Alone Together” . The demure black and white visual shot on a recent trip to New York displays individual scenes of each of the singers, but also scenes shot together for the sultry track taken from Daley ’s current EP Those Who Wait . We look forward to more material from this young man, he’s one to keep your eye on. TheNext2Shine: Exclusive RNB Music Downloads

Daley was one of 2011's finest finds. His Those Who Wait mixtape still gets heavy rotation at SBHQ as we wait for his proper debut album later this year. Signed to Polydor Records, we're hoping that he doesn't lose any...

Grey Goose Cherry Noir presents intimate footage of soul singer Bilal performing an impromptu performance at the Rising Icons Jam Session backed by a live band and guitarist Gary Clark Jr. in West Hollywood at The Sayer's Club. A number of stars came out to help in the celebration. Kelly Rowland made an appearance as well as Teyana Taylor, Eva Marcille, and Keith Robinson. Other celebrity attendees included Jamal Woolard, Rashad McCants, Vicci Martinez, Jennia Fredrique, Brandon T. Jackson and Warryn Campbell . With the help of the Sayers Club’s house band, the performers awed celebrity attendees and other ...

Shirley Strawberry is the co-host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show and author of the relationship advice book The Strawberry Letter . As part of Tell Me More' s "In Your Ear" series, she shares some of her favorite songs, including those from Maxwell, Marsha Ambrosius, CeeLo Green and Felanie Fiona.

Source: DatPiff Raheem DeVaughn drops his latest mixtape Destination: Loveland, narrated by DJ Snoop-A-Delic (b.k.a. Snoop Dogg). Features include artists such as Marsha Ambrosius, Dr. Maya Angelou, Phil Ade, and Dwele. Tracklist and download down below.

On Friday, Feb. 10, 2011 Grey Goose celebrated the launch of their new flavor, Cherry Noir and Grammy weekend at the Grey Goose Rising Icons Jam Session. The event, which was hosted by Kenny Burns, celebrated some of music’s most talented artists with an intimate VIP gathering at the Sayers Club in Los Angeles, C.A. [...]