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Crave, Volume 1
If our Morning Soul theme this week was any indicator, Male R&B needs to come back in a big way. There's definitely some notable artists holding it down across the board, but a good argument can be made that it's...
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Morning Soul
Morning Soul: We Can Do It Anywhere
This past Saturday was downright scary when Erykah Badu was visited by a stalker at her home then tweeted about it. [EW]ICYMI: Mos Def's appearance in this month's Vogue to promote Watermelon Syndicate, his new clothing line by yet...
We Hear
112's Q Responds To Mike's Allegations
Since we helped spread the word of 112's Mike alleging the group split because of theft, it is only fair that we post Q. Parker's response. Recently a report surfaced that 112 had indeed broken up (news to us) and...
We Hear
It Ain't All 'Peaches & Cream' With One Former 112 Member
Michael Keith of 112 just went on record as saying the group broke up because another member took money that was intended for him and Slim. This is quite a surprise. Although nothing indicated the foursome would be reuniting for another album,...
First Spin, Releases
Slim Gets A Little More 'Fly' With A Remix & Release Date
As we await 11/18 for Slim Scandrick's Love's Crazy, here's yet another remix of his single "So Fly." He's recruited Faith Evans for the "official remix," adding fuel to the rumor of him snagging her for his label. Also onboard...
A Soulful Noise
Could 112's Slim Be Bringing Us That Long-Awaited Faith Album?
Am I overstating with the whole "long-awaited" bit? Perhaps. But honestly, when it comes to R&B delivered by a female over 30 with a touch of Hip Hop that isn't Mary, Faith Evans fits the need perfectly. Today's rumor (until verified...
First Spin
Slim's 'Something About Her' Needs Something More
With his first single "So Fly" doing so-so on the charts, another track from 112's former frontman, Slim, has popped up on our radar and there's really not much to say about it. Not much good, at least. "Something...
A Soulful Noise
Will Slim Emerge As the Most Successful Soloist of 112?
There's nothing wrong with a little friendly competition between comrades, especially when that competition is imagined and perpetuated by the Best! Black! Music! Blog! on the Interwebs. Without question, Slim is the most recognizable voice of 112 and he's poised...
First Spin
Q. Parker to His Ex: Did You Ever 'Think About Me'?
It was about a month ago that a single from Quinnes Parker, aka Q. of the group 112, surfaced on the net called "Get at You," a track where Q. was putting down some serious mack game over a...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Still Missing You
Ciara is ready to give good face as the latest Wilhelmina Modeling Agency signee. But she still ain't got nothing on those ladies from She's Got the Look on TV Land! [BS]Instant depression alert: Check out these photos of...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Where The Players Dwell
Jill Scott announced her engagement to her drummer, John Roberts, over the weekend at Carnegie Hall in NYC. Is this "The Real Thing" or is she drunk off that "Crown Royal"? [BV]Jermaine Dupri wants to plant his seed in...
First Spin
112's Q Wants To 'Get At You'
Looks like that 112 reunion I've been crossing my fingers, toes and eyes for won't be happening any time soon, but through counseling I'm learning to live with that fact. It also helps that the group members are all...
First Spin
Slim Is 'So Fly' On His Own
Slim of 112 fame is branching out and trying his hand at the solo thing while the group takes a little breaky break. His official first single is "So Fly," and he's teamed up with fellow ATLien Yung Joc who...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Sky's The Limit
Cast your vote in Prince v. Michael Jackson. This might just be bigger than Obama v. Clinton. [CC] Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight. [Yahoo]Kanye West, Mary J....
Diggin' in the Crates
Do You Know Who Frankie Is?
I'm diggin' in the crates every day this week. Try to keep up!Frankie's My Heart Belongs to You was released in the fall of 1997, when Bad Boy Hitman Chucky Thompson launched his own Chucklife imprint under Sony. The entire...
Diggin' in the Crates
112's Love Song To Puffy
If you're anything like me, then you may skip through the skits or interludes on a CD to get to the real tracks. That's gotta explain how I missed this gem of an interlude from 112's self-titled debut CD,...
Battle of the Beats
Only Who? Kwame And 112 Battle Their Beats
Today's battle of the beats takes us back to the '90s with music from two acts that continue to set many a party off when these tracks of the same name drop in. Before the Notorious B.I.G. ethered Kwame...
Soul Cynic
Parsing the 112 Comeback
Anyone that knows me is aware that I'm quite the fan of 90s-era Bad Boy, so it goes without saying that 112 was one of my favorite acts of the time. The first three albums were classic material, but the...
Morning Soul
Morning Soul: Don't Change For Musiq
So Nas' Nigger album has been pushed back to February. Just in time for Black History Month. [SS]112 gets a label deal with Irv Gotti and plans a new CD. Looks like Room 112 where the players dwell will...
Bounce Over There
It's 9/11. Did Anything Happen Today?
Jennifer Hudson is set to co-star in the Sex and the City Movie. Now even more black people will go to see it. [Billboard]Pharrell is shilling Hennessy. Now even more black people will drink it. [Drop]BET launches Hip-Hop vs. America....
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