Jill Scott’s New Movie, Finding Forever Instrumentals, New Talent Contest, J-Live’s EP, R. Kelly’s Not Trapped
Following in the footsteps of many an OkayArtist-musician-turned-actor, the multi-talented Jill Scott stars in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? Watch the trailer (Jill, you look GORG in that gown!), and see Ms. Scott do her thing alongside Malik Yoba and Janet Jackson among others.
Next week ONLY, Common’s Finding Forever instrumental album will be sold exclusively on iTunes. DJs, get to downloading (aw c’mon, we know there’s not vinyl but y’all got Serrato!).
Who will be the NEW TALENT to win this contest? XM and Myspace launch “show US what yA got!” a search for unsigned new Hip-hop music talent. Win the chace to perform at the power summit and an all expense paid trip to XM.
Hey y’all, keep an open mind! F.Y.I. this record is pure Al Green, all the way. True, there may be one or two guest spots, but this is certainly not a “duets” album. For a sneak peak into the studio session watch this video clip, filmed by ?uestlove.
J-Live is set to drop a 6 song EP entitled Reveal The Secret featuring production from DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Spinna, Da Beatminerz, Marco Polo and Oddisee. The EP is scheduled for a late October release date. We’re also looking forward to his full length album, Then What Happened, due out in 2008.
Allhiphop’s rumormill confirms that Kanye West is finished with Graduation. Can’t wait? Read the in-depth review. The album is set to feature a song called “Big Brother” detailing the complex relationship between Ye and Jay Z. The record will also feature Lil Wayne (“Barry Bonds”!), who is also said to be doing a collab with Kanye on The Carter III. And… Lily Allen has a third what?!
Last night I had the bizarre yet thrilling experience of going to the NYC premiere of R. Kelly’s Trapped In The Closet, chapters 13-22, along with friends Tunde and Jaleel from TV on the Radio. Kellz showed up to intro this work of pure cinematic genius. And no, I’m not being ironic. Ch. 13-22 (apparently he’s written about 35 more chapters already and is only in need of the fundage to shoot them) show R character acting as a pimp, a preacher, a crotchety old man, and he’s as bada$$ and as funny as Eddie Murphy in the roles. In case you’re wondering, TV on the Radio give it two thumbs up.
R.I.P. Max Roach. Thanks for all the music!!
-gingerlynn