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Amy Winehouse’s 1st Album “Frank” Now Available on Vinyl

Amy Winehouse - Frank
 
Amy Winehouse’s First Album “Frank” Remastered And Available On Vinyl NOW
 
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Amy Winehouse‘s career, though meteoric, was unfortunately cut short by tragedy, but the multi-GRAMMY® Award winner’s musical legacy can now be appreciated anew with Island Records/Universal Music Enterprises’ remastered and vinyl debut of her first album, Frank on 180-gram, 2-LP black vinyl with a printed gatefold sleeve that includes lyrics. The Frank album was previously only available on vinyl in the U.S. in a limited edition 8 disc boxed set released in December 2015.

LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC: V. Bozeman feat. Tyrese | “You Can’t Break Me”

V. Bozeman and Tyrese
 
Empire Cast Member V. Bozeman rips the microphone, dropping an empowering message for women, “You Can’t Break Me,” paired with one of R&B’s ballad masters Tyrese
 
When she’s not sharing screen time on the popular FOX TV hip-hop drama, Empire, V. Bozeman is far from shy in making her vocal presence known. What should be one of R&B’s best pairings only one month removed in 2016, Bozeman and Tyrese seize their fierce battle of love on “You Can’t Break Me.”
 

Drummer Ralph Peterson & Trio Returns w/New Album “TriAngular III” on April 8th, 2016

Ralph Peterson Trio - TriAngular III
 
Drummer Ralph Peterson Makes Triumphant
Return to Trio Format with TriAngular III,
Featuring Zaccai and Luques Curtis
 
Album Serves as Testament to the Healing Power of Music
 
Available April 8 via Onyx Music & Truth Revolution Records
 
A great sequel is a rarity worth waiting for. Drummer/composer Ralph Peterson returns to the trio format for only the third time in 30 years on TriAngular III, due out April 8 via Peterson’s own Onyx Music label and Truth Revolution Records. This time out he’s joined by brothers Zaccai and Luques Curtis on piano and bass, adding a new incarnation to the prestigious TriAngular lineage.

Singer Jae Franklin Releases New Music Video “Weary” | Coming March 26th, 2016

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Exceptional singer Jae Franklin paints emotional portrayal of human existence and hope with new single ‘Weary’
 
Soul songstress Jae Franklin is back with her new single release ‘Weary’ in which she paints a picture of our times inspired by recent global and social issues that have fueled worldwide protests and demonstrations.

Soulful Duo Nicky Davey Release New Music Video “Been Lovin’ You” | New EP Coming Spring 2016

Nicky Davey
 
The soulful L.A. duo Nicky Davey releases new music video ‘Been Lovin’ You’
 
The LA rock and soul duo Nicky Davey just dropped a video for their single “Been Lovin’ You”. Nick Green and Dave Rosser officially formed the project in 2011. They started out just making records together under various aliases until they carved a sound they could truly call their own.
 

The Kenny Barron Trio to Release New Project “Book of Intuition” on March 4th, 2016 | Announces Tour Dates 2016 | Listen to Single “Magic Dance”!

Kenny Barron Trio - Book of Intuition
 
NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron to Release
First Album with Longstanding Trio, Book of Intuition,
Featuring Kiyoshi Kitagawa and Johnathan Blake
 
Available March 4 on impulse! Records
 
Remarkably, while piano maestro Kenny Barron has recorded more than 40 albums as a leader and countless others as a valued sideman, he had never documented his impressive working trio of bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa, with him for 20 years, and drummer Johnathan Blake, onboard for the past 10 years.

JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise’ New Single “You’re Mighty” Climbs to #9 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay Chart

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JJ HAIRSTON & YOUTHFUL PRAISE JETS TO THE TOP 10
WITH 4TH RADIO SINGLE “YOU’RE MIGHTY”
 
JJ & YP EARN TWO 2016 STELLAR GOSPEL MUSIC AWARD NOMINATIONS IN THE CATEGORY OF “CHOIR OF THE YEAR” and “CONTEMPORARY CHOIR OF THE YEAR””
 
Monday February 8, 2016 – – For over a dozen years, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise has been one of the most popular choirs in the USA. Their hit songs “Incredible God, Incredible Praise,” ”After This,” “Lord of All” and “Resting on His Promise” have served as the soundtrack to the lives of scores of Millennial-age churchgoers.

Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff on Austin City Limits | Premieres on PBS Feb. 6th, 2016

Leon Brodges on PBS
 
Austin City Limits Showcases Two Soul Sensations: Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
 
New Episode Premieres February 6th on PBS
 
Austin, TX—February 5, 2016—Austin City Limits (ACL) gives you the best seat in the house for two of today’s hottest soul sensations: Leon Bridges sharing the bill with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. The new episode premieres Saturday, February 6th at 8pm CT/9pm ET as part of ACL’s Season 41.

Our Conversation with Jody Watley | 2016

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Music Editor A. Scott Galloway Interviews Music Diva Jody Watley!
 
T.U.M.S. is elated to have with us this month, as part of Black History Month, one of the finest singers of our time. R&B/Soul Songstress Jody Watley is on the move again with the return of group Shalamar Reloaded and New Music on the horizon. Our music editor A. Scott Galloway spent some quality time with Ms. Watley to discuss an array of topics. LOTS OF THEM! Pull up a chair and relax for a moment – Our conversation with Jody Watley comes to you NOW!
 
Click HERE to access Interview!
 
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LISTEN TO NEW MUSIC! Singer Tessanne Chin Releases New Single “Love Suicide”

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Songstress Tessanne Chin Drops Sensational Hit, “Love Suicide”
 
Caribbean Soul Artist Releases New Single
 
Kingston, Jamaica – Tessanne Chin‘s latest single, “Love Suicide,” is a sweeping, soulful ballad of reckless affection. The single captures the essence of finding love so powerful that it is all together consuming and exhilarating. “Love Suicide,” released on her own imprint Chinita Entertainment, is now available on iTunes for pre-sale.