Cik Icik Bum Bum: August 2009

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Monica Bellucci Clive Owen Scene

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Parachute's Intimate Performance of 'The Mess I Made'

Parachute has been tearing it up on tour all summer long, trekking around the US with 3 Doors Down and The Script! And this fall they'll hit the road again with Secondhand Serenade and Kelly Clarkson! Check out this intimate performance of "The Mess I Made" from their recent show with The Script at Park West in Chicago!

Parachute is teaming up with their former tour-mates, The Script, for a very special giveaway contest! Find out how you can win an autographed copy of both bands' albums right here!

N'dambi - 'Pink Elephant'

Every so often, a musical soul emerges from the underground with the inescapable talent; artistry and charisma that marks the arrival a gathering storm. Pink Elephant is the Stax Records debut from N’dambi, a songwriter with emotional purpose and rare honesty. The striking vocalist, pianist and composer from Dallas, Texas, known for her signature afro and fiery style, possesses the intuitive perception and powerful creativity that ensures an essential contribution to modern R&B and soul.

N’dambi’s storytelling skills are in peak form on Pink Elephant with tunes like the Rod Temperton influenced, ‘80s hip-hop flavored “Nobody Jones,” the story of a girl with big dreams who won’t let her humble beginnings stop her, and the delicious saga “L.I.E.,” a tale of a man living a double life along New York’s Long Island Expressway. Delusions of love spring up in the old school love-gone-wrong melodic funk of “Daisy Chain”; “Ooo Baby” is the smooth-grooving tale of reconnection with a former lover; while the blues-inflected “Imitator” finds a young woman suffering over the collapse of her lover’s promises. “You’re not the man I used to know, you’re an imitator,” she sings on this mid-tempo urban gem. The hope of true love cries out in “The One,” a disarming, jazz-tinged ballad kissed with a touch of classic Stax. The album’s lead single, “Can’t Hardly Wait,” is a biting chunk of scorching sarcasm delivered in the commanding singer’s rich tone. Her opening complaint, “I don’t know why I keep f***in’ wit you,” perfectly expresses the inability to turn a listless love loose.

Pink Elephant was recorded in Santa Monica, California, with producer Leon Sylvers III, whose credits include Shalamar, Gladys Knight, The Whispers, Blackstreet, Lakeside and many more. N’dambi insisted the record have a modern sheen yet adhere to the sturdy influence of classic R&B and soul artists like Slave, Heatwave, Michael Jackson, Betty Davis, Isaac Hayes, Smokey Robinson, and The Sylvers. That led her to The Sylvers’ famous producer, big brother, Leon.

Blessed with a deep contralto, she became especially enamored with male singers from the ‘70s and ‘80s. The funky soul of the Bar-Kays’ Larry Dodson, the sophisticated syncopation of Earth, Wind & Fire’s Maurice White and the notorious abandon of the Ohio Players’ Sugafoot influenced her heavily. Later, the mysterious, uninhibited imagination of Nina Simone and Mahalia Jackson also became musical and cultural touchstones. N’dambi sang back-up and collaborated with fellow soul seeker Erykah Badu, all the while honing her artistry and slowly building a fiercely loyal fan base that resonates with the organic, authentic approach to her life and music.

Check out N'dambi's lead single "Can't Hardly Wait":

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Ne-Yo's Protege Jadyn Maria

“Smart as a whip, pretty as a porcelain doll, and talented as all hell!!” - Ne-Yo (raving about his new protégé, Jadyn Maria).

Universal Motown Records announces the signing of Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo’s protégé Jadyn Maria. The gifted singer-songwriter prepares to introduce herself to the world with her debut single, “Good Girls Like Bad Boys”, featuring Flo-Rida. The infectious pulsing electronic track will soon heat up Top 40 and Crossover radio airwaves.

Check out Jadyn's brand new music video for “Good Girls Like Bad Boys” featuring Flo-Rida!

Plus, watch Ne-Yo introduce Jadyn Maria to his fans and the world, via his Gentleman Blog!

Motown 50: Fanthology

Continuing the celebration of Motown's 50th Anniversary, UMe / Motown releases MOTOWN 50: FANTHOLOGY, a two-CD collection of favorite classic Motown hits, as voted by fans. Available everywhere on September 1, 2009.

Motown 50: Fanthology available September 1
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TRACK LISTING:

Disc 1
1. “My Girl” – The Temptations
2. “What’s Going On” – Marvin Gaye
3. “Let’s Get It On” – Marvin Gaye
4. “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” – The Temptations
5. “The Tracks Of My Tears” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
6. “Superstition” – Stevie Wonder
7. “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” – Marvin Gaye
8. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
9. “ABC” – Jackson 5
10. “Papa Was A Rolling Stone” – The Temptations
11. “I’ll Be There” - Jackson 5
12. “I Want You Back” – Jackson 5
13. “Ain’t To Proud To Beg” – The Temptations
14. “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” – Four Tops
15. “What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted” – Jimmy Ruffin
16. “Ooo Baby Baby” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
17. “Brick House” - Commodores
18. “The Tears Of A Clown” – Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
19. “Dancing In The Street” – Martha & The Vandellas
20. “Got To Be There” – Michael Jackson
21. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Diana Ross
22. “Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The First To Say Goodbye)” – Gladys Knight & The Pips

Disc 2
1. “Reach Out I’ll Be There” – Four Tops
2. “Never Can Say Goodbye” – Jackson 5
3. “Stop! In The Name Of Love” – The Supremes
4. “Baby I Need Your Loving” – Four Tops
5. “My Cherie Amour” – Stevie Wonder
6. “This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)” – The Isley Brothers
7. “Easy” – Commodores
8. “Someday We’ll Be Together” – Diana Ross & The Supremes
9. “I Can’t Get Next To You” – The Temptations
10. “It’s So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday” – Boyz II Men
11. “Hello” – Lionel Richie
12. “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life” – Stevie Wonder
13. “(Love Is Like A) Heat Wave” – Martha & The Vandellas
14. “I Heard It Through The Grapevine” – Gladys Knight & The Pips
15. “Super Freak” – Rick James
16. “Fire & Desire” – Rick James & Teena Marie
17. “You’re All I Need To Get By” – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
18. “Cruisin’” – Smokey Robinson
19. “Got To Give It Up (Part 1)” – Marvin Gaye
20. “I’ll Make Love To You” – Boyz II Men
21. “Endless Love” – Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
22. “What Does It Take (To Win Your Love)” – Jr. Walker & The All Stars

Michael Buble's "Crazy Love"

It's official Michael Buble is going to release his next album "Crazy Love" on October 9th in America and internationally on October 13th.

The first single "Haven’t Met You Yet" will hit the airwaves on August 31st and will be available on iTunes the same day.

"Crazy Love" is available for pre-order on Amazon.com now. As well, there will be an exclusive Internet Only Fan Edition coming soon! This limited edition set includes the full length CD "Crazy Love", plus a ‘making-of’ DVD and an extra CD with remixes of your favorite Michael Bublé songs, all housed in an amazing 32 page book. Pre-orders will start September 8th here on MichaelBuble.com

Track listing:

1. Cry Me A River
2. All Of Me
3. Georgia On My Mind
4. Crazy Love
5. Haven't Met You Yet
6. All I Do Is Dream Of You
7. Hold On
8. Heartache Tonight
9. You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
10. Baby (You've Got What It Takes)
11. At This Moment
12. Stardust
13. Whatever It Takes (bonus track)

Friday, August 28, 2009

Michael Jackson's Life Celebrated Today

Michael Jackson would have turned 51 today, and in honor of his birthday Spike Lee is organizing an event in Brooklyn which will draw more than 10,000 fans at the Nethermead meadow in Prospect Park. The event is free and it will run from noon until 5pm.

Brooklyn's borough president, Marty Markowitz will be presenting a proclamation during the event, declaring August 29th Michael Jackson Day in Brooklyn. Al Sharpton will make a speach and a prayer, and DJ Spinna who collaborated on "They Don’t Care About Us" will unleash hits from MJ's career.

Councilwoman Letitia James of Brooklyn will also be present at the event as she suggested that the Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station be renamed or co-named after Michael Jackson, as it was the scene for the 1987 video "Bad".