Where Are They Now: Bell Biv DeVoe
Bell Biv DeVoe is branched off from New Edition, consisting of the three previous members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronnie Devoe. When New Edition decided to go their separate ways in the 80s, producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis suggested that all three collaborate to create their own group. The group was first supposed [...]
New Ne-Yo Lazy Love Music Video
Motown’s Senior VP of A&R, Ne-Yo released the steamy video for his single “Lazy Love” off his fifth studio album R.E.D, which is set to be released September 18th under Island Def Jam. “Lazy Love” creates great anticipation for what Ne-Yo is calling “…The most honest album I’ve ever written – almost honest to a [...]
“Looking 4 Myself” by Usher
Usher’s 10th studio album, Looking 4 Myself, takes you on a magical musical journey through every emotional stage of Usher’s love life. Released June 12, 2012, it’s an album of self-discovery. Usher reveals the pain, realizations, and love he’s been dealing with over the past few years. His powerful vocals capture the intensity felt in [...]
Black Music Month: Prince
June is Black Music Month, on June 24th Secret Spot is highlighting Prince.
This or That: “Just Me and You”
Tony! Toni! Tone! – “Just Me and You” VS Bobby Valention ft. Raphael Sadiq – “Just Me and You” I prefer the Bobby Valentino version; I think it has more soul and romance to it. For some reason the original version seems to bore me where as the Bobby Valentino version gets me more [...]
Where Are They Now: Jon B
Jon B, born Jonathan David Buck, was born in Rhode Island, but his family decided to move to California and raise him there. Jon B’s father was a music professor and his mother was a pianist. His two siblings also played instruments as well. Jon B first started so sing at the age of four [...]
Black Music Month: Aretha Franklin
June is Black Music Month, on June 16th Secret Spot is highlighting Aretha Franklin.
Black Music Month: Quincy Jones
June is Black Music Month, on June 10th Secret Spot is highlighting Quincy Jones.
Black Music Month: Sam Cooke
June is Black Music Month, on June 9th Secret Spot is highlighting Sam Cooke.
This or That: “(I Know) I’m Losing You”
Rod Stewart – “(I Know) I’m Losing You” VS The Temptations – “(I Know) I’m Losing You” It’s pretty simple: our favorite is the original with the smooth soulful sounds of The Temptations. Rod Stewart did a good job with the cover, but nothing beats the raw emotions of David Ruffin’s soulful cries and the [...]
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Serenata de Amor Brings Cape Verde to Emerson
Serenata de Amor, a musical theater project spearheaded by visual media arts associate professor Claire Andrade-Watkins, was brought to Emerson this past year. The project is a tribute to the morna of Cape Verde and Brava set in the 1940s. Andrade-Watkins worked with a team of faculty and staff members from Emerson to bring Serenata [...]
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Boston Calling
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The XX / Grizzly Bear
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The Postal Service
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