Morning Soul: Had It All But I Let It Slip Away

August 15, 2013 | 10:00 am

Tameka Foster continued her constant campaign against Usher and appeared on Good Morning America saying the near drowning of her son Usher Raymond V indicated she should have custody of their two children. [NYDN]
Rap heavyweights weighed in on Kendrick Lamar's "Control" but Young Guru and 9th Wonder offered a refreshingly frank theory on why the verses were "flawless." [CMPLX]
CeeLo Green shared his feelings on the current state of hip hop, saying it has become "monotonous and congested" and "is being used...to influence underachievement." [YBW]
If you want to move your soul today, explore The Complete Stax/Volt Singles Collection of Otis Redding and check out why old school soul music still touches millions. [PROV]