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If you've listened to Top 40 radio or flipped through the video channels during the past few years, odds are pretty good you know something about John Legend. He played piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything" and might as well be considered Kanye West's sidekick, having assisted the producer and MC on several sessions — Jay-Z's "Encore" and Slum Village's "Selfish" being two of the more prominent 2004 singles featuring his work. A former choir director, he has also released a handful of energetic live discs, some of which are credited to his less hubristic birth name, John Stephens. And though he claims "I've got something new," you've also heard substantial chunks of Get Lifted in records made decades ago by Sly & the Family Stone, Curtis Mayfield, Quincy Jones, and Bill Withers. This might not be a problem for listeners who crave anything that recalls the music they first heard in their youth, but Legend's over-reliance upon his inspirations is an impediment as much as a slick way to grab attention. That's because he has more than enough talent and charm to get by on his own. His own lyrics and hooks are unique and clever enough to get the point across that he's no everyday R&B artist and, just as importantly, he has a personable and instantly fetching voice you could listen to all day long. However, the association with West — whose Sony-distributed boutique label released the record — is very helpful. Without it, Legend would likely be zoned into neo-soul (2003's Live at SOB's New York City really makes this notion apparent), thereby standing little chance of reaching the ears of anyone younger than 30. The production work supporting his songs strikes a fine balance between soul and hip-hop, allowing him to appeal to those who are coming from either angle. This is a very good record. It's a given that Legend is destined to make at least two others that top it. 

Ordinary People

Nothin' On You

Check out Marcus Canty's new single "Won't Make a Fool Out of You".  This will be featured "Think Like a Man" music from &amp; inspired by the film as well as Marcus Canty's upcoming debut album.  

Won't Make A Fool Out Of You

Marcus Canty - "Won't Make A Fool Out Of You"

Best Of Me

I Miss That Girl

Make Love

Angel feat. Candace

The debut album from recording artist Lydia Caesar.

05 Overdose

06 The Most Beautiful

07 St. Louis

Listen to Marcus Canty's new single "Used By You" off his debut EP "THIS...Is MARCUS CANTY"!

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Used By You

Marcus Canty - "Used by You"

My Get Away Produced By: Nave'
First Single off My Upcomin EP Album "Simply me"

MiMi Nichole - My Get Away (Single) Revised

Rihanna Cover I did to Diamonds. Comment and Share :)

MiMi Nichole - Diamonds (Cover) Prod. Nave'

Kisses Down Low

SeanDretta's 2nd mixtape, Stupid Shit. Just fun, goofy, feel-good music that I created back in 2011. It was the only thing I did to help with my seclusion. This mixtape is a lot of crazyness, and me just invoking me. I hope you get whatever you need from this.

Just Kick It

New Music for the hearts.
Download: http://www20.zippyshare.com/v/5515323/file.html

Dawn Richard - Love on the Rocks

Dirty Laundry

Wale unveils his new single from his upcoming album "The Gifted" in stores June 25th!

Pre-Order "The Gifted" today!  http://bit.ly/TheGiftedPreorder

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