Adele’s new live CD and DVD has a cover and this is it. Live At Royal Albert Hall in London is set to drop soon to meet the demands of the lucrative fourth quarter. It’s a great time for Adele to make some more cash, everything she poops now is gold. So, it’s smart to hold off that high-anticipated third album that she allegedly claimed to have worked on. The sleeve is not so bad. It could have been better. Click below for the full tracklisting.
Erykah Badu, our beautiful soulstress, has ended plans for a third installation of the series New Amerykah. Over a chat we had with her over Twitter, Erykah Badu asserted that there will not be another part to the series. Badu previously announced in a German TV show that she is considering the merger of both brain sides to create part 3. But, now no more! Let’s hope this means there’s another project in the pipeline from one of our favorite singers.
1. In 2009 Loft965.com billed you as one of the artists to keep an eye out for in 2010. How was your year been so far?
Its been a great year. VERY busy. First of all I released “Memoirs”, my debut album. Also I have been touring the UK and Europe and have played at some amazing festivals. Oh and yes, forgot to mention, I got to play at the same festivals as Stevie Wonder, Grace Jones, Herbie Hancock!!!!
2. Memoirs is your Debut album. How much time and effort did it take for you to complete it?
Memoirs took a lot of time and efforts for me, I am ultimately very proud of it though so all the hard work paid out. Also it was such a great experience and I am so happy to have had the chance to work and collaborate with many brilliant artists.
3. We know your influences include Joni Mitchell, Sade, Alanis Morissette, Mary J. Blige and Lauryn Hill, but who would your dream collaboration be with?
How about ALL THE ABOVE!
4. “My Baby Left Me” and “I Don’t Believe” are some of our favourite tracks of the year. When will the next single drop and which track will it be?
Thanks! My next single will be Rocksteady and will be released in September. I am looking forward to it. Its the most “Reggae” track out of the whole album and one which emphasizes my Jamaican Roots.
5. Here at Loft965.com we love us some quotes. What’s your favourite quote or proverb?
“If you don’t want anyone to know, don’t do it!”
1. Who Is Jill Scott: Words & Sounds Vol. 1 – Jill Scott
The Gist: Philadelphia spoken word artist and poetess fills-in for Erykah Badu at Roots show then puts pen to paper and debuts mouth to mic.
The Result: Audial orgasm.
Download: “It’s Love” and “A Long Walk”
Watch: “Gettin’ In The Way”
2. Robyn – Robyn
The Gist: Swedish 2-hit wonder breaks free of contractual slavery and opens her treasure chest.
The Result: Pop eruption.
Download: “Be Mine!” and “Cobrastyle”
Watch: “With Every Heartbeat”
3. Healing Is Difficult – SiA
The Gist: Aussie acid jazzer fugues to London for solo career with a knack for the haunting.
The Result: Moody’s paradise.
Download: “Judge Me” and “Drink To Get Drunk”
Watch: “Little Man”
4. The May Street Project – Shea Seger
The Gist: Folksy rootsy Texan chanteuse accidently bumps into The Neptunes at their prime.
The Result: Blues bliss
Download: “Clutch” and “I Love You Too Much”
Watch: “Clutch”
5. Moon Safari - Air
The Gist: French mood gurus decide that vocals are the way to go.
The Result: Chill-out cataclysm
Download: “Sexy Boy” and “Kelly, Watch The Stars!”
Watch: “All I Need”
6. Back To Black – Amy Winehouse
The Gist: Jazz damsel ditches the pretty for the booze, bong and blow.
The Result: Heartbreak ubiquity.
Download: “Back To Black” and “Just Friends”
Watch: “Love Is A Losing Game (live)”
7. American Life – Madonna
The Gist: World icon forgets about profiteering for a hot minute and gets to music progression.
The Result: Folktronic epitome.
Download: “Nobody Knows Me” and “Intervention”
Watch: “Love Profusion”
8. Made Of Bricks – Kate Nash
The Gist: Brit snot-tot brings debut heavily-accented vocals on girl-worry ditties.
The Result: Pretty pantomime
Download: “Mouthwash” and “Nicest Thing”
Watch: “Pumpkin Soup”
9. Everybody Got Their Something – Nikka Costa
The Gist: Former balladeer child star and goddaughter of Frank Sinatra discovers big sounds.
The Result: Funk phenom
Download: “Everybody Got Their Something” and “Hope It Felt Good”
Watch: “Like A Feather”
10. The Invisible Band – Travis
The Gist: The wise person’s Coldplay get more melodic and less loud.
The Result: Melancholy greatness.
Download: “Flowers In The Windows” and “Side”
Watch: “Sing”
11. Stripped – Christina Aguilera
The Gist: Disney starlet breaks the cookie-cutter and lets it all hang out.
The Result: Pop sex
Download: “Impossible” and “Infatuation”
Watch: “Fighter”
12. Revolution In Me - Siobhán Donaghy
The Gist: Former Sugababe leaves meanies and plays around with forbidden instruments.
The Result: Naughty escapade
Download: “Faces” and “Twist Of Fate”
Watch: “Overrated”
13. Parachutes – Coldplay
The Gist: Gentle rockers start their career with pure emotional out-pourance.
The Result: Benevolent rockfest
Download: “Shiver” and “Yellow”
Watch: “Don’t Panic”
14. Whoa Nelly! – Nelly Furtado
The Gist: Canadian Lilith Fair girl brings back the ambient hippie.
The Result: Introspective epic
Download: “Well, Well” and “Legend”
Watch: “I’m Like A Bird”
15. Light Years - Kylie Minogue
The Gist: Disco diva gets over experimental period and gets back to pure pop pureé.
The Result: Gargantuan dance
Download: “So Now Goodbye” and “Please Stay”
Watch: “On A Night Like This”
16. Detours – Sheryl Crow
The Gist: Liberal singer/songwriter dives head-on into political commentary.
The Result: Anti-war anthems
Download: “Detours” and “Out Of Our Heads”
Watch: “Gasoline”
17. Kid A – Radioheads
The Gist: Britrock band makes record label happy and gets experimental.
The Result: Beautiful noise.
Download: “Everything In It’s Right Place” and “In Limbo”
Watch: “Motion Picture Soundtrack”
18. The Emancipation Of MiMi – Mariah Carey
The Gist: The Voice shows everyone what a comeback is all about.
The Result: Melisma madness
Download: “Stay The Night” and “Circles”
Watch: “Shake It Off”
19. Eye To The Telescope – KT Tunstall
The Gist: Newcomer straps it on and belts it out.
The Result: Acoustic heaven.
Download: “Suddenly I See” and “Under The Weather”
Watch: “Black Horse And The Cherry Tree”
20. Aaliyah – Aaliyah
The Gist: Soul sister gives us the last goodbye.
The Result: Black butter.
Download: “It’s Whatever” and “More Than A Woman”
Watch: “Rock The Boat”
Click below for the honorable mentions.
1. “Bulletproof” by La Roux
2. “Bad Romance” by Lady GaGA
3. “Make Me” by Janet Jackson
4. “Her Morning Elegance” by Oren Lavie
5. “Boat Behind” by Kings Of Convenience
6. “Paparazzi” by Lady GaGa
7. “Jealous Of My Boogie” by RuPaul
8. “Two Weeks” by Grizzly Bear
9. “Hurtful (Original Video)” by Erik Hassle
10. “You’ve Changed” by SiA Furler
Breezine is the last installation of the 2009 compilations. It features some tracks we have saved throughout the year. In short, it is basically the music we listen to. There is no specific concept to the album but it ranges on the stratosphere of mid-tempo and instrumentation that is less computerized and rawer. We hope you like this offering, it’s early so that you get it before the break and because we are going to be head to South Korea / Philippines in an hour or so. So, enjoy it and and give us some good tasty feedback. It’s a 14-hour flight so you better amuse us when we check.
It’s finally here and it looks spectacular. After four toned-down covers (including the unplugged one) she has opted for a little bit of glamor. The Element Of Freedom is set to be Alicia Keys’ fourth full-length album. It has been pushed back a little but that is only to make room for the stellar single “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart” to shine. The first single wasn’t to our amusement, but we are sure that we will find gems once we download.
We don’t usually talk about him much, but since Rihanna was the last post. We will give him airtime just because of her association with him. This cover is so wrong. it’s like a marriage between the sleeve to Prince’s film Graffiti Bridge and Paula Abdul’s video for “Opposites Attract.” What a mess.
Beverley Knight’s latest, 100%, has a whole lot of hot beats. This is the second single and it’s be mixed again to include chart-topping rapper Chipmunk. Plus, she is looking the fiercest she’s ever looked in this video. Knight is still carrying on with her brand of brit-soul that is really unsurpassed.
Madonna will grace the cover of Rolling Stone magazine yet again this November and it will undoubtedly be an expose on her career to give Celebration another boost. The article is called “Madonna Looks Back” and the cover is of her actually looking back. Deep. Anyway, what is up with biceps borrowing pictures of her from the past for the last couple of projects. We know she’s looking like Jocelyn Wildenstein these days, but she could afford a good retoucher. It would have been nice if she went all out and did a great shoot for Rolling Stone. You know, like one with greying hair and her nursing twin babies on each teat with Lady GaGa and Britney Spears’ faces superimposed on them. You know, all publicity is good publicity. She sure knows that. Anyway, where was she during the National Equality March?
Loved her from the start and have been talking about her. First the introduction then another rant. The video would be a “must-watch” if it wasn’t an exclusive. The graphics are lush and the silver balloons are great. Plus, she looks good.
“Heavy Cross” is on the charts and it’s on banger of a song. This one has the potential to do the same.
1. “If Only” – KT Tunstall
2. “Bossy” – Lindsay Lohan
3. “1st & Love” – Brandy
4. “Detours” – Sheryl Crow
5. “The Nicest Thing” – Kate Nash
6. “Right As Rain” – Adele
7. “Be The One” – The Ting Tings
8. “Rock With U” – Janet Jackson
19. “Ixesha” – Lira
10. “Enjoy The Ride” – Morcheeba
