Archive for February 6th, 2007

02.6
07

New Music Releases: Corinne Bailey Rae, Z-Ro & Grandmaster Melle Mel

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Corinne Bailey raeCorinne Bailey Rae releases a deluxe edition of her triple-Grammy-nominated self-titled debut today just in time for Valentine’s Day. The double-disc set includes a bonus disc featuring b-sides, covers and rarities from the U.K. artist. Purchase

Her latest single “I’d Like To” is scheduled to drop next week on February 12th. The song, a Bill Withers-esque ode to summertime in the hood, is a sweet, funky track, and in my opinion, one of the best tunes on the album. It’ll be released on 7″, CD and enhanced CD along with the video (see below) and two new tracks. There will also be an iTunes exclusive live version of the song which will eventually be seen on the upcoming DVD “Corinne Bailey Rae: Live In London & New York.” Watch the video and let us know what you think.

VIDEO: Corinne Bailey Rae – “I’d Like To” Windows|Real …or on YouTube.
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Other new releases today include rap/hip-hop selections from Houston’s Z-Ro, Wu-Tang Clan members, J. Sands, Grandmaster Melle Mel and more. Get the full list here.

Don’t forget to check out our top picks for January R&B/soul releases and rap/hip-hop releases.

02.6
07

J Dilla’s Birthday Celebrated With New Video

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In honor of J Dilla’s birthday and the 1st anniversary of his passing, Hip-Hop Official is premiering the video for “Won’t Do” from The Shining for mobile TV subscribers on Cingular and Sprint in the US.

Fans should like the additional goodies including bonus feature interviews with Dilla colleagues such as Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch and Phife Dawg, among others.

VIDEO: J Dilla – “Won’t Do”

http://www.worlds-fair.net/j_dilla/