ProfessorGQ: the R&B Junkie

Janet Jackson's "Rock Withchu" Tour, I Am There!

Yessir!  I am typing with glee that I will be attending Janet Jackson's "Rock Withchu Tour" at the All-State Arena outside Chicago, IL on September 25, 2008.  I cannot be any more excited.  After all, this is Janet's first tour in seven years.

As always, Ms. Jackson will deliver a great show.

Will you attend?  If so, which songs would you like to see the legendary pop icon perform?  My picks are:

1. "Feedback"
2. "R&B Junkie"
3. "That's The Way Love Goes"
4. "Come Back To Me"
5. "Let's Wait Awhile"
6. "Roll Witchu"
7. "Rock With U"
8. "Together Again"
9. "Luv"
10. "All Nite (Don't Stop)"
11. "So Excited"
12. "Get It Out Me"
13. "Daybreak"
14. "All For You"
15. "If (Adult 12" Mix)"
16. "Anytime, Anyplace (R. Kelly remix)"
17. "Let's Wait Awhile"
18. "Miss You Much"
19. "Nasty (Cool Summer Mix Pt. 2)"
20. "2 Nite"
21. "Warmth"
22. "Would You Mind"
23. "Love Will Never Do (Without You)"
24. "Alright"

Damn!  That read just like an actual line-up.  If only my dreams could come true...

DISTURBING VIDEO: Amy Winehouse Sings A Racist Tune Towards Blacks

British pop/soul singer Amy Winehouse does not seem shake her controversial public behavior with fighting, drug abuse and the antics of her husband.

This shocking video seems to cement the singer's chance to recover from public scrutiny.  Winehouse's husband records the singer and her friend singing a racist song against Black people, Pakistanis and others calling them "deaf, dumb, blind and gay."  Although, she seems strung out as usual, no excuse will be tolerated by music fans once this reaches out to the masses.

Amy's career is over...at least in the U.S.

MUSIC VIDEO: "No Substitute Love" by Estelle

British soul singer/rapper Estelle released the music video for her second single "No Substitute Love" from her 2008 Shine album. 

Though the song, which samples George Michael's 1988 classic "Faith," sounds great.  The video appears to be very low-budgeted and low quality for this rising star, especially its abysmal intro with Estelle's tacky rendition of the "Faith" video.

ALBUM REVIEW: "Turbo 919" by Sean Garrett

R&B/Hip-Hop producer Sean Garrett has penned lyrics for some of the hottest #1 singles of this decade.  Having written hits for Usher, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Kelis, Fergie and Chris Brown, among others, Interscope Records has decided to grant Garrett the opportunity to put his skills onto the mic.

His debut album Turbo 919 fills itself up with a plethora of uptempo tracks with symphonic interludes that are out of this world. 

TV Watch: My Favorite "Dance" Auditions

Check out my favorite auditions on "So You Can Think You Can Dance."

Joshua Allen

Brandon Bryant

Markus Shields

 

ProfessorGQ's Saturday House Music Mix

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Today is a special day for me to show appreciation to all my readers out there, especially those who are lovers of house music.  On Saturdays, I will post a new house music mix that I fell in love with for your listening and downloading pleasure.

Please remember, I did not create these mixes that I post on my website.  In addition, I am not fulfilling requests; however, you can guarantee that you will find a new mix on Saturdays on my blog.

You can download this house music mix into your computer by clicking on my logo inside the player. Enjoy!!!

ALBUM REVIEW: "The Carter III" by Lil' Wayne

New Orleans rapper Lil' Wayne is a beast on the microphone.  His lyrical skills partnered with his hardcore swagger and powerful delivery makes his the most sought after rapper to collaborate with.  Even after ten years as a recording artist, Wayne is at the top of almost every critics' lists of the best rappers of today.

Lil' Wayne continue his momentum with The Carter III, his highly anticipated album since his 2005 The Carter II.

TOUR DATES: "Rock Withchu Tour" by Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson fans, do not forget to purchase your tickets for Janet's upcoming "Rock Witchu" tour that will begin in September. 

Here is the complete schedule of Janet Jackson tour dates:

September 10 Vancouver, BC General Motors Place
September 13 Oakland, CA Oracle Arena
September 19 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
September 20 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena
September 25 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena
September 27 Detroit, MI Palace Of Auburn Hills
September 28 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
September 29 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
October 1 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden
October 2 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center
October 4 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
October 5 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
October 7 Fort Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
October 15 Washington, DC Verizon Center
October 17 East Rutherford, NJ Izod Center
October 21 Houston, TX Toyota Center
October 22 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

Will you be there?

ALEXYSS TYLOR: Why You Should Not Eat At Chinese Restaurants

Her language might be very gutter and off-the-chain, but Alexyss Tylor is telling the truth.  I know that I will not eating at Chinese restaurants in the hood.  I know the ones she talks about in Atlanta, Alpharetta and Conyers.

Keep preaching the truth, Ms. Tylor.

"Hiding In Hip-Hop" Turns Into A Movie???

Terrance Dean's Hiding In Hip-Hop book has stirred much controversy throughout the music industry, in particular amongst internet bloggers and critics, recently.  Many of those critics applauded the author for not using his "tell-all" book to outright name celebrities a la Superhead, but rather give their stories with a sense of anonymity.

However, this Youtube clips seems to go against what the book is all about.  Through Nathan "7" Scott productions, Terrance Dean plans to unveil names of celebrities in hip-hop and movies who are of the down-low culture.

Is that really a good move to make, especially so soon after the release of Hiding In Hip-Hop?  Already, that would take away people's interest from buying the book, which is a great read.  At the same time, would Mr. Dean not fear his own safety?  After all, he is not outing folks who engage in hetero sex, but same-sex relationships?  We shall see.

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NEW SONG: "Right Way" by Sam Salter

Remember R&B balladeer Sam Salter?  With good reason, you most likely do not.  He was signed to LaFace records and released his debut album on the heels of Usher's successive run of #1 hits through his My Way album in 1998, followed by TLC's worldwide smash Fanmail along the rise of OutKast's well-deserved popularity.  Unfortunately, like fellow R&B crooners Donell Jones and Tony Rich, Sam Salter was lost in that shuffle of artists on the roster with the least attention despite releasing nice quiet storm tunes "It's On Tonight" and "There You Are."

Things turned for the worst for the R&B artist in 2000 to his own fault with the release of "Once My Sh-- (Always My Sh--)."  The tune, as the title, was a forgettable joke; thus forced Mr. Salter on an instant hiatus since.

Rightfully so, his latest effort "Right Way" from his upcoming Strictly For Da Bedroom album, sounds awful enough to continue his well-deserved hiatus.  Horrible lyrics complimenting his weak yodeling makes the tune sound like an unfinished track.

NEW SONG: "Deep In The South" by Lil' Flip

I am unsure whether this is new material coming from a forthcoming album from Houston veteran rapper Lil' Flip. "Deep In The South" is a decent, hard thumping track from Flip.

On the other hand, I wonder whether he received the memo that Jay-Z-sampled choruses were out of style as of two years ago.

TV WATCH: "So You Can Think You Can Dance" Loser Steven Arner

Have you been viewing "So You Think You Can Dance?"  This new season boasts some of the finest dance talent amongst all season.

However, Steven Arner from Texas is not one of them.  Check out his lazy dancing to a Ciara tune.

His performance was laughable.  Steven actually thought he was good.  That was dillusional.  His exit was priceless...in a how you doing fashion.

NEW SONG: "Escape" by Brandy

Another new song from Brandy has leaked, yet there is no official word of a new album on the horizon since 2004's Afrodisiac.

I am uncertain whether "Escape" will make the cut on the highly anticipated album at her new recording home at Epic Records, but it fails to ignite enough interest to await Brandy's comeback.  "Escape" places itself as another generic track that Brandy has recorded in between 2004 and now just enough to maintain buzz.

Brandy, it is time for you to release an official first single or better unofficial songs before you make people wonder whether you still have "it."

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NEW SONG: "Magic" by Robin Thicke

Can "magic" strike twice for this decade's blue-eyed soul it-boy Robin Thicke?  With his new single "Magic" from his forthcoming summer album, Robin may look forward to extended his success at R&B radio.

Picking up from where his previous album The Evolution of Robin Thicke left off, Robin belts out a tune that is grown and sexy for the adult R&B listeners as well as producing a fresh tune that the younger listeners will groove along.

Look forward to seeing "Magic" impact R&B radio heavily throughout this summer.