BRB (Be Right Back)...

I've been having some "technical difficulties" with the blog and posts getting taken down. So I have not been able to post as frequent. But I am on top of it and will be back with you soon with some more hot stuff! Just an fyi...


Thanks for your patience!

-Charles

JAIME FOXX VIDEO: "BLAME IT" FEAT. T-PAIN

Check out the new video "Blame It" by Jaime Foxx featuring T-Pain! This video has more cameos than I can count on one hand! You'll see everyone from Ron Howard, Quincy Jones, Forest Whitaker, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jermaine Dupri, Morris Chestnut, Samual Jackson, Tatyana Ali, Cedric The Entertainer, Bill Bellamy....and probably more if I looked at the video a couple more times! This video looks like it was alot of fun...fits the song perfectly!

“Blame It” is the third single off his third studio album Intuition.

A "CHUCK" FULL OF MUSIC

This section of Melodisiac, I will talk about songs that I currently have in my ipod on constant rotation! I have a wide interest in music, so you never know what I might decide to feature! With a history of playing in concert band, some jazz band, pep band, marching band, singing in choir, even church choir, all of these different groups have developed my influence in the types of music I enjoy. So without further ado, lets talk about some of these songs that are getting serious airplay in my ipod!

Jaime Foxx "Blame It"
This song is just sick! I have like 3 different versions on my ipod with appearances from J.D, Juelz Santana, and T-Pain. This track just sets the vibe and the tone for a fun night out at the club. Even though everyone and they mama is doing that "vocoder" sound, Jaime pulls it off very smoothly. I also listen very carefully to arrangements in songs, and I enjoy the arrangement of the "ahh's" in the background of this track. Very hot!

Ya Boy "We Run L.A."
This is another song that is blowing up my ipod. The smooth beat feels like a drive at night in L.A. with the top down. It defiantly grabs the essence of what it feels like any given night in L.A. It's very fun, and sexy....just like the people you see up and down Hollywood. I dig it.

Usher "Get Use To Her"
This is a track I featured on here earlier this month. And simply put... I just love Usher's arrangement on this song. Ush is defiantly one of the elite R&B singers out. Most male singers out now could not sing with such a cool and confident swag as Usher can. But again, I'm weak when it comes to a great arrangement. If you have a good ear, you can hear all the parts that he is singing, and that is something I truly respect and appreciate!

Brandy "Drum Life"
Speaking of great arrangers, Brandy is defiantly at the top of that list! This song is a track that did not make the album, though it should of been. Produced by Timbaland and written by James Fauntleroy, the track exhibits some of Timbo's signature knocks and hits that only he could deliver and the lyrics are very metaphorical. This is a very hot track, and Brandy's vocals glide across this track so smoothly, she has me captivated the whole time. Brandy defiantly delivers what true fans love about her on this track.

TAKE IT BACK: WHITNEY HOUSTON-YOU GIVE GOOD LOVE

This song always remind me of Valentine's Day and Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called To Say I love You". I think because when I was a kid watching the Disney Channel, I always remembered them doing these specials with Mickey & Minni, Donald & Daisy, Goofy and that girl Goofy... I don't remember her name. But they would show clips of these characters in little "moments of love" behind these songs that played in the 80's...those were the days! HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

What song's remind you of Valentine's Day?

HOT STUFF: HOT 2 DEF-"LEGGINS AND HEELS"

A friend of mine posted this song on facebook and as soon as I saw J.LO's ass, I was into it! The heavy bass makes the feeling of this song sound like "serious business in going down"! The idea of "leggins and heels" is a very cleaver concept being that this style choice has turned into a simple fashion combination as t-shirt and jeans.

The lyrics are repetitive, but when you are drunk in a club, you don't want to spend too much time trying to remember lyrics! The artist, Hot 2 Def, a native to Chicago, may have a hot club banger on his hands! Hot Stuff!

To hear more from Hot 2 Def, click HERE!

LUDACRIS: NASTY GIRL (FEAT. PILAS) VIDEO

ALBUM RELEASES

Eve, Flirt
Eve is currently in the studio working on a new album which was previously titled "Here I Am", is now titled "Flirt". She is making the album more upbeat and fun. Eve said "If Tambourine had kids, that's what the CD sounds like". There is no date announced yet.

Charlie Wilson, Uncle Charlie
The latest solo album from "Uncle" Charlie Wilson, who's best known as the lead singer for the legendary Gap Band, drops Feb. 17th via Jive Records.

Luther Vandross, Lovesongs 2009
The latest compilation of Luther's best romantic ballads will be in stores on Feb. 24th via 101 Distribution.

Joe Budden, Padded Room
I have not heard from Joe Budden since his feature with Marques Houston for the song "Clubbin". His album "Padded Room" will hit shelves Feb. 24th via Amalgam Digital

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Working On New Janet Album

In an interview last week, Jimmy Jam, one half of legendary production group with Terry Lewis, revealed that he is currently working on the new Janet Jackson album. This will be the 1st time since 2006's 20 Y.O that Jackson and the duo have worked together. This should be interesting being that Janet left her lable at Island Def Jam after just one album!

INDIA.AIRE: TESTIMONY:VOL. 2. LOVE & POLITICS

India. Aire is back! With her follow-up from her 2006 album, Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship. She will be releasing Testimony:Vol. 2, Love & Politics today February 10th. Her voice always seems to tap deep into your soul and transcend you into a place where the sun is just setting, and you can hear the sounds of nature flourishing in the distance. Her voice is warm, and beautiful. This album sounds like it continues this legacy of beautiful perspective, and postive optimism. I'm looking forward to getting this album, and if you you use music as therapy, you should too. This is one dose of medicine you do not want to miss out!

To preview entire album, click HERE!



Watch India's new video with Musiq Soulchild, "Chocolate High".

Grammy 2009 Performances

Here are a couple of performances from the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. None of them seemed to be anything special, Swagger Like Us seemed to be the most exciting since it was so many hot artist on stage at once. It was also nice to see J.Hud since her family ordeal. She looked and sounded great. What was your favorite performance of the night?


Jennifer Hudson


T.I. and Justin Timberlake


Smokey Robinson, Jamie Foxx, Ne Yo & Duke Fakir


M.I.A.,KANYE WEST,T.I.,LIL WAYNE,JAY-Z

WOW! CHRIS BROWN ARRESTED!

R&B singer Chris Brown was arrested Sunday and charged with making criminal threats stemming from an alleged assault on his "girlfriend". Her name hasn't been released, but there are people saying it was R&B singer Rhianna.

An official police statement did not name Rihanna, but said the woman in the incident “suffered visible injuries.”

Details of what took place between the two were sketchy, but authorities and sources said that about 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Brown and a woman got into an argument in a rented Lamborghini on North June Street in Hancock Park. Brown stopped the car, the two got out, and the argument escalated. A witness called 911, but police said Brown was gone by the time officers arrived at the scene. The woman identified Brown as her assailant.


Radar Online has obtained an image of Chris Brown pumping gas at gas station with Rhianna in the car just hours before the incident.

Brown turned himself in to LAPD at 6:30 p.m. and booked on suspicion of making criminal threats, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of four years. He later was release on bond for $50,000. This explains why he didn't show up for a scheduled appearance at Sunday night’s Grammy Awards show! Stay tuned, I'm sure more will be unraveling about this...

IN DA LAB: MONICA

Check out Monica in the studio with Jermain Dupri, Bryan Micheal Cox and Johnta Austin! She is always very genuine and real, and I always enjoy watching artists in the studio...that's where the real fun come out and the real person is exposed! Check her out on J.D.'s "Living The Life" Series..

PART 1


PART 2

NEW MUSIC:Ciara & Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Ginuwine

Check out this hot fast-tempo track slated to be on Ciara's Fantasy Ride with fellow dance-a-teer, Chris Brown. The track is produced by Nate “Danjahandz” Hill. Check it out!

Click HERE to listen!


Sounds like Lil Wayne has went full throttle with the rock sound! His 1st single "Prom Queen" has gotten mixed reviews,but that's not stopping him from finishing what he started. Peep out this track "Amazing Love". No confirmation of this being on the new album...check it out!

Click HERE to listen!


Ginuwine is continuing on with his comeback, with the leaked track, "Can't Blame You". It seems that he is making good with Bryan Micheal Cox, his tracks seem to work good with Ginuwine, but everything leaked has been mid-tempo. Looking forward to hearing some up-tempo's. This track is cool, but it sounds like the background singer is singing more than Ginuwine. Check it out!

Click HERE to listen

IN DA LAB: STEPH JONES AND ANGIE STONE

If you don't know who Steph Jones is by now, you will soon enough. Formally signed to Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP), this talented artist is doing some big things within the industry. Check him out in the studio with another soulful crooner, Angie Stone! Her voice is defiantly a melodisiac to my ears!

...but why you keep calling her "Angie Brown"!?

Steph Jones MYSPACE.

Angie Stone MYSPACE.

HOT STUFF: CASSETTE WALLETS

How cool is this!? These cassette wallets come is different colors. Each wallet is hand made and is one of a kind! Now there is a use for all of those old cassette tapes I have sitting in the back closet in a shoe box!

To see more pictures and info, click HERE!

FOR THE LOVE OF RAY J

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For those interested, For The Love Of Ray J will be premiering today on Vh1 at 10:30 PM. Check out this synopsis video. At least the girls look cute on this show...

Usher: Get Use To Her

Usher is currently in the studio recording what is to be a new album. And a new song titled Get Use To Her has leaked it's way onto the net. And from the lyrics, he letting the haters and nay-sayers know that he love his wife and she ain't going nowhere...."If you got love for me, then you gotta have love for her." I'm pretty sure that he is talking about his baby mama. Let em know Ush! Check it out!

Click HERE to listen!