RnB and HipHop Music blog

Beyonce Knowles is one of the best R&B singers in America. She became very popular at the time, when she was a lead singer of the girl group Destiny’s Child (as far as I know, this group was disbanded in 2005). Soon after that she released her solo albums, which were very successful commercially. Her song “Irreplaceable” was, actually, written not for her at first and not only by her. It was created in collaboration with Ne-Yo, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind and Amund Bjorklund and was to be the single for her second album “B’Day”, which was released in 2006. This song was the album’s third single, but was so successful, that became Knowles’ second best-selling single (in her solo career not as a member of Destiny’s Child). It was certified as a multi-platinum and became the most successful. It was remaining at the top of US Billboard Hot 100 almost ten weeks. The song’s genres are R&B and pop, and it’s lyrics is about one guy, who was not very honest with his girlfriend, so she split up with him. Actually, Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” mp3 ringtone, as well as a single, are considered to be a great R&B music.

Yesterday I wrote a few words about Alicia Keys, but today I’ve found one song by Alicia feat Jahn Mayer – and I really like it! The song “Lesson Learned” was included into Alicia’s third studio album “As I Am”. Bedises, after the release of the album she sold almost 750.000 copies of this CD. So, now a few words about John Mayer He plays different genres: blues-rock, pop rock, blues, blue-eyed soul etc. When he was in school, he played the clarinet, but at the age of 13 his father rented him a guitar, and two years later he played at blues bars (being in high school). At the age of 17 he had problems with his heart and was one week in the hospital, since that time he understood, that his calling was songwriting (after the hospital he still suffers from panic attacks). Now, except of playing music, he participates in some philantropic organizations, writes a column giving lessons of guitar play, studies design. But his main occupation is, of course, music, and “Lesson Learned” is considered to be one of his and Alicia’s best works “Lesson Learned” mp3 ringtone is OK

Ashanti (or Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas) is a famous American singer, songwriter, also a superb dancer (she learned hip-hop, ballet, African, modern and many other different dance styles). Besides, her parents were, actually, singers (both – father and mother). Ashanti became very popular in 2002 because of her hit song “Foolish”. She even managed to hold top two places on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart!!! The next year she was considered to be the “Princess Of Hip-Hop & R&B”. She has a wonderful soprano voice, sings mostly R&B, pop, hip hop. I’ve just listened to her song “Rock With U (Awww Baby)”, which was included into “Essential R&B [CD 1]” released in Spring 2005. I can’t say, that it’s a typical hip-hop song – it has something unique without any doubt. Anyway, Ashanti’s “Rock With You” mp3 ringtone sounds great!

Al Wilson – a famous American soul singer – was born in 1939 (but died this year because of kidney failure, being 68-years-old man). During his life he released seven albums: the first one was in 1968 and had the name “Searching for the Dolphins”, and the last one in 2004 – “Show & Tell: The Best of Al Wilson’”. Al Wilson’s “Show And Tell” song was included into “The Beat Goes On: The Greatest Hits Of The 60’s And 70’s” (CD 4), also in the album “Super 70’s”. These were the collections of songs not only sung by Al Wilson, of course. His “Show And Tell” is the song because of which he bacame pupular and known even nowadays, because he reached Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for one week in 1974 (and sold more than two million copies of it). It’s so pity that his original master tapes were burned because of the fire at his garage, which was reconstructed to serve as a recording studio. Al Wilson’s “Show And Tell” mp3 ringtone sounds as good as his original song more than 30 years ago

5 Star is a very old British pop band (originally from Romford, Essex, England), which later played R&B music. They were playing in a new computer age – in the 80’s. 5 Star was founded in 1983 and comprised sisters and brothers – Stedman, Lorraine, Denise, Doris and Delroy Pearson. At first they were exceptionally pop-band, but later the characteristics of their band was also the dancing style (it resembles Michael Jackson dancing) and their clothes. Actually, 5 Star was created by their father – Buster Pearson (Jamaican musician). 5 Star’s biggest success was in 1986 with a few Top 10 singles, among which was “System Addict” with over 220,000 sales. This song was re-released in July 2005 and scored No.1 in UK Dance Chart. It seems that in the future the members of the group will have solo careers. But, anyway, “System Addict” mp3 Ringtone is a not bad music of 80’s

Babyface is a nickname of Kenneth Brian Edmonds, who is a popular American singer, he also writes his lyrics, can play keyboard, guitar and mandolin. In 2001 he wrote his single “There She Goes”, which was included into the album “Face 2 Face”. This song was Number 31 in US Singles Chart and Number 10 in US R&B Charts. I’m listenin to this song at this moment and I like it. It’s calm rhythm and Brian’s voice are perfect. The lyrics of “There She Goes” is also interesting and meaningful (especially in comparison with all modern pop-songs’ lyrics). By the way, Brian “Babyface” Edmonds is a very successful songwriter and producer – he wrote for Boyz II Men lyrics their “End of the Road” and “I’ll Make Love To You”, which were Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a long time. “Babyface’s” last project was his album “Playlist”, released in 2007, which was also quite successful commercially – Number 48 in US Chart. But be sure that his “There She Goes” is great! I’m going to find an mp3 ringtone of this song now

Maybe, most of you have at least heard about Barry Manilow, who is a famous American singer, songwriter. His favourite music genres are pop and soft rock. Barry was born in New York and had than the name Barry Alan Pincus, but a few years later his parents divorced and his mother changed her (as well as her son’s) surname to her maiden name – Manilow. Soon his mother again got married and his stepfather bought Barry a piano (Barry was then only 13). Before starting playing the piano Barry played accordion and even recorded one song with the help of his grandfather. The child had only 5 years then, but 25 years later that song was used as an intro to his first album By that time Barry Manilow worked as a commercial jingle writer and singer, he performed locally for small businesses and different parties. The song “Copacabana” was written in collaboration with Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman and in 1979 gave him the chance to win his first and only Grammy Award. This disco song is about the famous New York City night club – the Copacabana night club. The Copacabana mp3 ringotne sound cool (music of 80’s)

Nowadays Aretha Franklin is one of the most popular soul singers in America (now she is 66-years-old woman). Besides, she deals with jazz, blues, pop, rock and gospel, she also writes songs, plays the piano. Aretha released almost 40 albums during her career as a singer!!! But the most interesting thing about her is the fact that she managed to win twenty Grammy Awards!!! Among her fans Aretha is known as the “Queen of Soul”, sometimes is called “Sister Ree”. The song “I Say a Little Prayer” was written by two songwriters – Burt Bacharach and Hal David – for Dionne Warwick in 1967, but was performed by many singers. Among those singers was Aretha Franklin who recorded this song in 1968 and included it into her album “Aretha Now” (later also included into two more albums: “Aretha’s Gold” and “Aretha’s Greatest Hits”). “I Say A Little Prayer” charted at Number 1 on the Billboard Magazine Hot 100. By the way, I’ve just listened to her song and decided to download “I Say A Little Prayer” mp3 Ringtone