R and B Zone: 2006

Sunday, December 31, 2006

Saturday, December 30, 2006

Usher's New Group - One Chance

"This name really suits us," says Jon, "One Chance means we only have one life and this is our one dream and you've only got once chance to do it. We feel like all we need is one chance for people to hear us and they'll love us."

These Chicago boys got together 3 years ago and when they performed for Usher he was surprised to see that they were tight with their stuff.

Usher said "As a label owner, I want my artists to possess those same qualities. One Chance does. I have no doubt that these guys have what it takes to not only live up to the great R&B legends of the past, but to have the same kind of respect and longevity that many of those greats still enjoy today."

In an interview with Ejams, Jon said "the hardest challenge we faced to get us where we are today was the sacrifice. We literally had to sleep on floors and basically went days without eating." Courtney said, "Usher has taught us a lot of things with the music and the outside music. One of the most important things is character. You got to be humble no matter if you're in business, a sports player,a ball player or even the president of a label.".

Each guy in the group contributes an asset from themselves that really makes them hott. Courtney(21) is more like the quiet grown and sexy smooth brotha. Mike(22) is the guy in the group that will be the first to take his shirt off and go wild while performing on stage. Jon is the spokesman of the group, He's the gel that keeps everything together. He keeps their business tight and keeps them practicing and on stage. Jon(20) is the improviser and the one in the group who has the most hip hop flavor and Rob(19) is the young guy with the non-stop dancing, the poppin and lockin all over the stage.

One thing that set's them apart from other groups is that most of them are missing something. Some of them can dance but aren't that strong vocally or maybe they can sing but they're not solid entertainers but with this group they cover the whole spectrum. I don't think they are trying to be something that they are not They can really sing. Take away all the music, all the beats, you can even take away the microphones and you will hear natural voices blending in harmony. Hearing them sing for real' is the treat listeners get when they lend an ear to any of the songs featured on the group's debut CD.

The lead single, "Look At Her," featuring D4L's Fabo, serves up a refreshing new style called Snap & B. "It's something new we're trying," explains Courtney. I think One Chance is probably the first guy group to do this. The snap movement is really strong right now and it's already a trend so i think they just might make it in the music industry.

Go to Videos to see "Look At Her" feat. Fabo

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Ray J and Kim Sex Tape?

Friday, December 29, 2006

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Case is a Looser

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

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Jada Gone Wicked

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Shhhh.........Sean John-Made In China?

Monday, December 25, 2006

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Rest In Peace- James Brown

The Legendary James Brown Dies Christmas Day at age 73.

Brown was admitted to the Emory Crawford Law Hospital in Atlanta,Georgia on December 24th, 2006 after a dentist visit where he was found to have severe pneumonia. Brown died the next day on December 25th 2006 around 1:45 a.m. (06:45 UTC) of heart failure. Mr.Brown had diabetes and prostate cancer that was in remission. Three days before his death, he had joined volunteers at his annual toy giveaway in Augusta, and he told friends he planned to be in New York for a New Year's Eve performance.

James Brown was born in South Carolina spending most of him time helping his family pick cotton and shinning shoes downtown. When he was sixteen he was convicted of armed robbery and was sent to a juvenile detention center upstate in Tocca. While he was in prison he met with Bobby Byrd, who helped shorten his sentence to 3 years. When he came back home he sang with Bobby's sister Sarah in a church band called The Gospel Starlighters.

He soon got signed with King Records and began his career making hit after hit. His first hit was "Try Me in 1956 and his last hit was in 1988 called "Static". The 2006 Seven Decades Of Funk World Tour was to be his last performing all over the world. His last performance was in Ireland at the Oxegen Festival in Punchestown this year.

In 1988, he was arrested following a high-speed car chase down Interstate 20 in Augusta. He was sent to prison for threatening people with firearms and abuse of PCP, he was suppose to do 6 years but being that he is "The Godfather of Soul" he got out after 3 years. Even though he was arrested for drug possession and domestic abuse a few more times following his first offence, he was still an influence to many artists such as Michael Jackson, Temptations-David Ruffin, Edwin Starr,Sly and his Family stone and Dennis Edwards.

His many achievements and awards consist of:
The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in New York January 23, 1986
He was given a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th annual Grammy Awards February 25, 1992. Exactly a year later he received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4th annual Rhythm & Blues Foundation Pioneer Awards. On November 14, 2006 he was inducted to the UK Music Hall Of Fame and performed for the ceremony and In 1997 the House of Representatives authors a resolution commending James Brown as a "musical genius."

There was a press conference today at 4:30pm at The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Atlanta discussing his life, legacy and passing. In attendance was his manager Frank Copsidas, his personal manager Charles Bobbit and The Reverend Al Sharpton.
As the most sampled artist of our time and with the slogan "Say it loud I'm Black and I'm Proud, he will never be forgotten.