Posts Tagged ‘Sam Smith’
SZA teases massive ‘music dump’ of unreleased tracks
SZA has teased she has a “music dump” of 20 unreleased tracks from the past six years. The 29-year-old singer-songwriter — whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe — took to Twitter to hint at releasing the batch of songs. She wrote: “So like a music dump .. similar to a photo dump but not…
Read MoreTamar Braxton disagrees with Rihanna’s R&B Grammy nominations
Tamar Braxton has never been one to bite her tongue when it comes to voicing her opinion on a topic. And as always, Braxton was nothing short of candid when she weighed in on the state of R&B music and explained that she took issue with Rihanna being nominated for R&B Grammys. Braxton’s frank conversation…
Read More5 things we learned about Mary J. Blige at Tribeca Film Festival
Mary J. Blige was the highlight of day two of the Tribeca Film Festival with the world premiere of Mary J. Blige – London Sessions and a performance after
Read MoreWhy is mainstream media sleeping on soul?
Over the past few months, there have been rumblings that indicate that soul music is not only alive—but primed for a major resurgence. But the media seems to gloss over great music by artists like Jazmine Sullivan and Raheem DeVaughn
Read MoreMulti-Grammy winner Sam Smith’s private after-party in Bel-Air, Los Angeles
Soulful British singer Sam Smith, who took home four Grammy Awards last night, played host to an exclusive group of celebrity friends and posed with the Hangar 1 Vodka ice sculpture depicting the four gramophones. His official Grammy After Party was at a private residence in Bel Air presented by Hangar 1 Vodka and Dobel…
Read MoreChaka Khan interviews Sam Smith for ‘V’ mag, you won’t believe what he said
British soul crooner Sam Smith is not impressed with the humility of some of his contemporary pop star counterparts. In a recent interview for V magazine the “Stay With Me” singer told legendary diva Chaka Khan that there are more than a few music stars of today that could use an attitude adjustment. “Even when you…
Read MoreAmerican Music Awards 2014 top performers
Tonight, one of the biggest televised concerts of the year is coming to a small screen near you! The 2014 American Music Awards is set to air live on Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles showcasing some of today’s hottest artists and the hits that placed them at the…
Read MoreTurntable Tuesdays: Jay iLLa
Self-described ’90s backpacker, Jay iLLa has dabbled in all four elements of hip-hop culture but finally found his calling with two turntables and a mixer after a long infatuation with being an emcee. Under the tutelage of DJ Shaun T, Jay was able to make a respectable name for himself in the Chicago nightlife scene.…
Read MoreSam Smith: ‘Fast Car’ (Live at BBC Radio 1)
The best and worst performances of the 2014 MTV VMAs
This year, the MTV VMAs packed a titanic punch when it came to performers, nabbing the likes of superstars such as Nicki Minaj, Usher and Beyoncé to hit the stage for the annual show. But just because the awards show was filled with superstars doesn’t mean every star shined as brightly on stage as they…
Read MoreSam Smith performs ‘Stay With Me’ at 2014 MTV VMAs
British singer Sam Smith comes out as gay
British soul singer Sam Smith has seen his star power rise greatly overseas with the success of his music, and now he’s gaining international attention with the upcoming release of his highly-anticipated album In The Lonely Hour. But just as popular as his music is the intrigue over his romantic life, especially following the recent…
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