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Amy Winehouse & Nas’ “Like Smoke”: Review Revue
Thu Nov 3 2011 by Robbie Daw
News arrived earlier this week that Lioness: Hidden Treasures, a posthumous collection of 12 songs from Amy Winehouse, would arrive just in time for the holidays, on December 5. Mere days later, a song from the album called "Like Smoke" has premiered. It features the late British artist soulfully singing (with vocals recorded in 2008) alongside her friend, New York rapper Nas (with rhymes recorded this year). We rounded up some thoughts on the retro-sounding tune by online critics, which you can read below.
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Amy Winehouse’s “Like Smoke” & “Our Day Will Come”: Hear The Songs
Thu Nov 3 2011 by Robbie Daw
Amy Winehouse's upcoming collection of posthumous material, Lioness: Hidden Treasures, is scheduled for a December 5 release. Ahead of that, two tracks have surfaced from it today — a timeless, reggae-tinged cover of Ruby & The Romantics' "Our Day Will Come", which can be streamed here, and the Nas collaboration "Like Smoke", which you can hear below.
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Taylor Swift Working On ‘Speak Now’ Follow-Up Album — Morning Mix
Wed Oct 5 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Taylor Swift wrote a bunch of sad songs for her new album. Her guitar must be soaked by this point. [PopCrush]
:: Is this the real end of Gorillaz? A message on band character Murdoc's Twitter page read, "'Gorillaz are TEN. Ten years old, eh? T.E.N. What’s that stand for? The End is Nigh…!" [NME]
:: Amy Winehouse's "Me And Mr. Jones" was reportedly all about Nas. Yes, that Nas, aka Nasir Jones. It's no "You Oughtta Know" or "You're So Vain" reveal, but it's something. [Jezebel]
:: Check out some old home movies of a tweenage Taylor Swift getting her first guitar at Christmas. Adorable. [PopDust]
:: Ashlee Simpson, who's currently working on new music (yay?), celebrated her 27th birthday with new beau Vincent Piazza. [Music & Lyrics]
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:: Taylor Swift wrote a bunch of sad songs for her new album. Her guitar must be soaked by this point. [PopCrush]
:: Is this the real end of Gorillaz? A message on band character Murdoc's Twitter page read, "'Gorillaz are TEN. Ten years old, eh? T.E.N. What’s that stand for? The End is Nigh…!" [NME]
:: Amy Winehouse's "Me And Mr. Jones" was reportedly all about Nas. Yes, that Nas, aka Nasir Jones. It's no "You Oughtta Know" or "You're So Vain" reveal, but it's something. [Jezebel]
:: Check out some old home movies of a tweenage Taylor Swift getting her first guitar at Christmas. Adorable. [PopDust]
:: Ashlee Simpson, who's currently working on new music (yay?), celebrated her 27th birthday with new beau Vincent Piazza. [Music & Lyrics]
Below, find out which music acts will be appearing on the tube today. More »
Wiz Kahlifa, Nas, And Game Tribute Snoop Dogg At The BMI Urban Awards
Sat Aug 27 2011 by Idolator Staff
The MTV Video Music Awards isn't the only kudos-fest set to go down this weekend. Last night the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards were handed out in Hollywood's Pantages Theater, and to do it up right, a number of hip hop performers paid homage to the legendary winner Snoop Dogg with a trio of tributes: Wiz Khalifa took on "Nuthin' But A G Thang," Game hit the stage with "Murder Was The Case," and Nas joined Kurupt and Daz Dillinger for "The Next Episode." Head below to see if these entertainers did Cori B.'s dad justice in videos of the perfs brought to you by RapUp.com. More »
Lauryn Hill To Headline Rock The Bells, Perform All Of ‘Miseducation’
Wed May 25 2011 by Becky Bain
The Morning Mix: Katy Perry Cannot Be Bought
Tue Feb 22 2011 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: Katy Perry recently tweeted her thoughts on product placement in music videos: "do it w/style & grace...Not so in ur face like some. U hv to get creative w/it. Some artists don't care tho, & u can tell." Hmm... wonder who she's referring to? [PopEater]
:: Watch Jessie J perform both the studio and acoustic versions of her song "Do It Like A Dude" on French TV. [Music & Lyrics]
:: Kelis and ex-husband Nas both played the Good Vibrations music festival in Australia for the weekend - surprisingly, they managed to keep it drama-free. [Rap-Up]
:: Radiohead - specifically Thom Yorke in the band's new video "Lotus Flower" - gets the viral treatment with the help of Lady Gaga and Beyonce. [EW Musix Mix]
:: Is Duffy considering giving up music because of the poor sales of her last album, Endlessly? [NME]
After the jump, find out which music acts are performing on the tube today. More »
:: Katy Perry recently tweeted her thoughts on product placement in music videos: "do it w/style & grace...Not so in ur face like some. U hv to get creative w/it. Some artists don't care tho, & u can tell." Hmm... wonder who she's referring to? [PopEater]
:: Watch Jessie J perform both the studio and acoustic versions of her song "Do It Like A Dude" on French TV. [Music & Lyrics]
:: Kelis and ex-husband Nas both played the Good Vibrations music festival in Australia for the weekend - surprisingly, they managed to keep it drama-free. [Rap-Up]
:: Radiohead - specifically Thom Yorke in the band's new video "Lotus Flower" - gets the viral treatment with the help of Lady Gaga and Beyonce. [EW Musix Mix]
:: Is Duffy considering giving up music because of the poor sales of her last album, Endlessly? [NME]
After the jump, find out which music acts are performing on the tube today. More »
Estelle Teams Up With Both Nas And John Legend In Duelling “Fall In Love” Videos
Tue Jul 27 2010 by Robbie Daw
We already knew Grammy-winning Brit Estelle worked with both John Legend and Nas on her latest single "Fall In Love." But little did we realize that the freaky singer would shoot two separate videos for the lovey-dovey tune, one with each of her guest stars. Catch both clips after the jump!
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Estelle’s Mixtape Boasts John Legend, Nas And More
Wed Jun 30 2010 by Becky Bain
Estelle made a mixtape... almost. The British singer teamed up with DJ Trauma for #ialmostmadeamixtape (with a Pink Floyd homage for the cover art), her first mixtape in over a decade—and it's damn fun. Jump below to listen to the "Fall In Love" remix (her first single off her forthcoming All Of Me album) featuring John Legend and Nas, as well as an even more dancetastic mix of her single "I Can Be A Freak."
The Morning Mix: No Doubt Record New Album, Tease Us With A Twitpic
Fri May 14 2010 by Becky Bain
Did You Hear?
:: No Doubt are recording their new album as we write this! They even uploaded a photo to prove it! Looks like Gwen finally got the hang of Twitpic. [Vulture]
:: Back when they were married and could stand one another, Nas and Kelis filmed a reality show about their relationship. It never aired (blame their extremely messy, very public divorce), but you can check out one clip from the doomed show here. [Hip-Hop Wired]
:: Cyndi Lauper may have been fired on The Apprentice, but she'll be back on TV in no time—the pop legend will be filming a reality show (produced by Mark Burnett) about her life. Can she please have Lady Gaga on as her wacky best friend? Please? [Lifeline Live]
:: Non-surprise of the day: the Jackson family is not happy about those videos of Paris and Blanket hitting YouTube. [PopEater]
:: We seriously have no idea how Gaga can stand upright in half the shoes she wears. This uneven pair is no exception. [Just Jared] More »
:: No Doubt are recording their new album as we write this! They even uploaded a photo to prove it! Looks like Gwen finally got the hang of Twitpic. [Vulture]
:: Back when they were married and could stand one another, Nas and Kelis filmed a reality show about their relationship. It never aired (blame their extremely messy, very public divorce), but you can check out one clip from the doomed show here. [Hip-Hop Wired]
:: Cyndi Lauper may have been fired on The Apprentice, but she'll be back on TV in no time—the pop legend will be filming a reality show (produced by Mark Burnett) about her life. Can she please have Lady Gaga on as her wacky best friend? Please? [Lifeline Live]
:: Non-surprise of the day: the Jackson family is not happy about those videos of Paris and Blanket hitting YouTube. [PopEater]
:: We seriously have no idea how Gaga can stand upright in half the shoes she wears. This uneven pair is no exception. [Just Jared] More »
Nas Raps About Kelis In “Strong Will Continue” Verse
Fri Feb 12 2010 by Becky Bain
Looking for a last-minute addition to your Singles Awareness Day playlist? Nas is here to help. He's sharing his feelings about his breakup with the newly electro-charged Kelis by adding a brand new verse to "Strong Will Continue", the likely first single from Distant Relatives, his upcoming joint album with Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley. Feel the love below: More »
