The Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes track “Wake Up Everybody” has always been soulful sociopolitical anthem for change, and that’s exactly what John Legend and The Roots want their new LP to inspire. The powerhouse band and soul crooner collaborated entirely on the LP. The back-in-the-day ‘70s video for the first single “Wake Up” sets the tone for the soulful LP and Melanie Fiona and Common jump on the track and bring it full circle. Check out the vid.

The Simmons Sisters & Reid Bro's Being Interviewed

A Bit of the New Voices Tour Background

Just in case you have been out of the loop on one of the biggest /latest movements to keep music alive, let me enlighten you. Back in June the music industry’s generation next, Vanessa & Angela Simmons along with Antonio Jr. & Aaron Reid, launched what could possibly be the most promising resolution to bring back music’s authenticity…The New Voices Tour!

While it would have been more than simple to sit back and enjoy the compliments of being heirs to their families’ empires, this tenacious group of moguls in the making decided that they wanted more than simply being known as the sons and daughters of greats. For the Simmons sisters, this will mark the third lone venture, having already tapped into reality TV (Daddy’s Little Girls…spinoff of Run’s House) as well as fashion (Their very own shoe/clothing/lifestyle brand “Pastry”…look out for their new line “Box Of Chocolates” coming soon).  As for the Reid bro’s, it was only a matter of time before they walked down the path of their father’s footsteps. Together they have been on the move to continue their families’ legacy with the New Voices Tour, and by the looks of things…so far, so good.

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A Place Called Stardom mixtape

The Glit has definitely been feelin’ DC-based artist Tabi Bonney’s A Place Called Stardom mixtape since it dropped in May. So we are more than happy to share the visual for the first single and one of our favorite tracks “Nuthin But A Hero.”

We’re loving the environmentally-friendly urban-superhero theme directed by 6ix Shoota and Jerome D. of Cool Kids Forever Films. Check out the Video and Download the mixtape…

Lauryn Hill

Early this year rumors were swarming about Lauryn Hill getting back into the studio after her ten year hiatus. Well this weekend, there was even more of a buzz surrounding the sought-after songstress when her ‘new’ track “Repercussions” hit the web. It’s unclear whether this track is actually “new” or if it was originally made for one of L Boogie’s older LPs, but I think most would agree that it’s good to hear Ms. Hill’s voice regardless…The Glit is patiently waiting more…

Check it out, “Repercussion”…

Asia'h Epperson

We have all heard the old proverb: “When one door closes, another door opens.” For Soda Pop Entertainment/Island Def Jam Recording artist Asia’h Epperson that saying has proven to be absolutely true. When the stand-out vocalist was eliminated from American Idol in 2008, she departed the stage uttering these simple words, “It’s okay, this won’t be the last time you see me…”

After stepping out of the Idol spotlight, Asia’h continued to push on like she had done after facing her first major rejection—being refused a record deal by L.A Reid at the age of 16.

It was only a year after competing on Idol, when Asia’h received an unexpected call from the legendary Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds. Taken by her compelling vocals and charisma, Babyface sought to nurture the budding star. Asia’h signed to Soda Pop soon after and has since completed her mixtape, Deal With It. When the DJ Don Cannon hosted mixtape hit the web in early June, downloads where just as resounding as American Idol votes.

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Check out  exclusive song snippets from Dondria’s debut album Dondria vs. Phatfffat. From the sounds of it, this album is shaping up to be a  cohesive collection of quality R&B ballads with a few uptempo tracks like her latest release “Shawty Wus Up” featuring Diamond and Johnta.  So far, The Glit is feeling “Can You Help Me” and  “No More” which samples 50 Cent’s  “21 Questions” beat…Can’t wait to hear more….In stores August 17th…

Jazmine Sullivan

Looks like Neo Soul/R&B artist Jazmine Sullivan took a few cues from the past to create her HOT! new single. The new track, entitled “Holding You Down (Goin’ In Circles)”, produced by Missy Elliot, fuses Old Skool Hip-Hop sounds with lyrics from the classic Mary J. Blige track “Be Happy” in the intro. Jazmine Sullivan’s soul-filled vocals over the classic mixed/break beat creates the perfect concoction of Hip-Hop/Soul and gives us a little taste of what we’ve been missing…can’t wait for the album!
Tell us what you think…

The New Voices Tour 2010

Luckily for us music junkies who have been doubting the direction of today’s music, the New Voices Tour has just given us a reason to keep hope alive. After devising a plan to satisfy the crave for new talent, the Simmons Sisters (Angela & Vannesa) and the Reid Brothers (Antonio Jr. & Aaron), along with fellow Executive James A. Smith, established The New Voices Tour.

Unlike your average talent competition, the New Voices Tour is in search for a broader range of entertainers. Uniquely, the tour seeks out all kinds of acts including Hip-Hop artists, R&B and Pop singers, groups/bands, and even spoken word artist. The tour stops in various cities throughout the United States, in hopes to find “the next big thing”! This opportunity will be a chance of a lifetime, and for many artists in the DMV (DC, MD, & VA) area… they have already begun to experience it!

This past weekend, June 20, 2010, the New Voices Tour stopped by the Nation’s Capitol, Washington, DC, to check out what the DMVr’s had to offer. Club 12 in Washington, DC was packed with the New Voices Tour team, industry heavy-hitters, and plenty of talented artists hopeful to leave a lasting taste in the judge’s mouths. The popular DC band, Mambo Sauce, even stopped through to give the New Voices Tour a slight sample of their sound. All in all, the turnout was successful and hopefully the judges were able to walk away with a few DMV definites!

The Glit is very excited about the New Voices Tour movement. We think it is an exceptional idea, being that it represents exactly what we are about — exposing the unheard!

If you are a talented artist and want a chance to be heard, make sure you check out the New Voices Tour and register to audition in a city near you! Visit www.newvoicestour.com for more information, and for their upcoming tour dates and cities.

Singer Nneka

After teaming up with Nas and Damian Marley on the Distant Relatives tour, Nigerian born singer Nneka collab’d with Nas one on one to remix “Heartbeat” from her Concrete Jungle album. Nas’ lyrics makes the already powerful track even more dynamic. Check it out…