Orisue’s Spring 2012 Collection is coming soon. Expect their Look Book to drop next week followed by Spring goods fully stocked on the online store shortly after!

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After interviewing athletes for The Insider on Superbowl media day R&B star Ciara sat down with Sway and Devi Dev on SiriusXM to discuss the making of her new album. The singer talks taking her time with the music, making mistakes, and appreciation for her supportive fans. She also hinted at a few surprises you can expect on the record. Looks like CiCi’s gearing up for a comeback.

This past weekend hit-maker Rico Love held a showcase for his burgeoning Division 1 label in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The writer/producer was joined by R&B legend Brandy and rapper Nelly to help celebrate the night of talent, which included up and coming singer/songwriter Emjay. The R&B crooner put on a show for the audience, including original material and a stirring cover of D’Angelo’s “How Does It Feel.” Check out this video, and get familiar with the name Emjay!

Brandy shared her feelings about the singer via twitter “@OfficialEmjay I told @IamRicoLove that I’m ready for our duet when y’all are! So happy to know you. You are so gifted:) love you!”

After the jump, check out another video of Emjay in the studio playing this remake of “Rolling In The Deep.”

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Easily, the first big moment of 2012, D’Angelo is officially back after an 11 year hiatus. We have a special musical treat for you, the first full audio recording from his 2012 European tour. This is the full show from The Zenith in Paris, France.

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VH1 will pay tribute to late Soul Train creator and founder Don Cornelius, who died Wednesday morning at the age of 75. According to the network, Soul Train: The Hippest Trip in America, will air Friday, February 3 at 10pm.

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Late pass on this… missed it when I was away last week, but if you haven’t heard it yet… Burgeoning singer/songwriter Stacy Barthe has captured the attention of many R&B fans with the release of her “Sincerely Yours” EP, to some she is still unknown, and to some she is a successful songwriter for the likes of Rihanna, Katy Perry, Melanie Fiona, Estelle and more. However, the Brooklyn-bred songstress is truly starting to blossom now, and here is her newest release, a R&B, reggae infused jam titled “Keep It Like It Is.” Stacy rides the Supa Dups production with such ease, its just sweet as honey. This is the first release from Barthe’s forthcoming EP “In The In Between,” expected to be released next week.  Listen below…

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Chris Brown was back in action, shooting a video for his club anthem “Turn Up the Music” on Wednesday (Feb. 1) in Los Angeles. The R&B superstar performed double duty, co-directing and starring in the dance-heavy clip, which he called his best video yet.

“I’ll let you guys judge but this Turn Up the music video hands down is probably my best video by far!!!” he told Team Breezy.

The electro-dance record, written and produced by The Underdogs and Fuego, serves as the second single from Chris’ fifth album Fortune, due this spring.

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