One of the highlights on Fantasia‘s latest album “Side Effects of You” is “Without Me,” her collaboration with Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott. Since this is a song you’ll probably be hearing a lot of, check out this lyric video for “Without Me” and get familiar!

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I was flipping through the TV channels last week and came across one of Spike Lee’s best movies, School Daze.  This was a 1988 film written and directed by Lee.  The movie took an inside look at some of the internal issues that go on within the Black community—issues like dark skinned Blacks versus light skinned Blacks; Blacks that have “good”  hair versus Blacks with “nappy” hair; Blacks from wealthy families versus Blacks from poor families.   The movie was funny and serious at the same time.  I always say that comedy is simply a funny way of being serious.

The movie’s setting takes place on the fictional Black college campus of Morehouse College.  Lee’s concept for the movie was based on his experiences he had as a student at School Daze, as well as his interactions with students from Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University.  Spelman and Morehouse are predominately occupied by children of the Black elite.  They are all located in Atlanta.

The movie received critical acclaim and was a financial success. But it created a firestorm because the elite Blacks did not take well to criticism of their disdain of Blacks who were not part of their clique—just ask Bill Cosby.

Though the school in the movie was named Mission College, it was actually shot on the campuses of Morehouse, Spelman and Clark Atlanta.  But, because of the movie’s portrayal of the Black bourgeoisie, Lee was forced to stop filming on those campuses and was barred from being invited to speak on their campuses after the movie was released.  He was forced to complete his filming at nearby Morris Brown College, a lesser known Black college that was not known to have many people from wealthy backgrounds.

Not much has changed in the 25 years since the release of School Daze.  As a matter of fact, one could argue that this schism within the Black community has gotten worse.

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R&B crooner Lyfe Jennings is back with another heartfelt and emotional song dedicated to the ladies. “Boomerang” is the first release from Lyfe’s 5th album that will be releasing this fall and was written by himself and LaShaunda “Baby Girl” Carr.

Lyfe Jennings explains what the songs means:

If you break a woman’s heart that is going to come back to you…

If you disrespect her and don’t pay attention to her feelings, she’s not just going to get over it. You don’t realize that when it’s happening though. That’s what the songs about.

Check out Lyfe’s “Boomerang” below and a special message to his Lyfelong fans.

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Lyfe’s new album will be under the Mass Appeal imprint, the same label that brought back SWV last year.

You can get more information on how to download “Boomerang” from iTunes here.

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TVOne’s reality series “R&B Divas” is back for another season and this time Faith Evans, Monifah, Nicci Gilbert, Ke Ke Wyatt, and Syleena Johnson are joined by two new divas, Angie Stone and former lead singer of Xscape LaTocha Scott.

What’s R&B Diva Latocha Scott listening to? Click here to listen now. 

Two new divas! Two times the drama! Don’t miss the season premiere, May 1 at 10/9c.

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What’s R&B Diva Nicci Gilbert listening to?

Two new divas! Two times the drama! Don’t miss the season premiere, May 1 at 10/9c.

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What’s R&B Diva Monifah listening to? Click here now to listen!!

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A few weeks back Raheem DeVaughn took us behind the scenes of his video for the new single “Love Connection”. Check out the finished video and get ready to get your two-stepping on.

DeVaughn’s album “A Place Called Loveland” releases July 2013.

For information on how to get this single, go to iTunes.

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“Change Your Mind” is the song of the day and at first listen, you will discover something very familiar about it. The way Fantasia scats over the pre-chorus and hook references Whitney Houston’s hit “I’m Your Baby Tonight”!

Click below to listen and don’t forget to LIKE and SHARE!

Click Here To See The Tracklist Of “Side Effects Of You” By Fantasia

Pre-order and purchase Fantasia’s new album Side Effects Of You on iTunes here.

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It’s day 4 of “5 Days of Fantasia” and we have another single called “So Much To Prove“.

Another big band anthem, Fantasia brings a lot of sass on this song! Backed with trombones and drums she sings that although she wants be with her man, she’s not ready to let go and give in too soon when he has got “so much to prove”!

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Listen below:

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Return tomorrow to hear 1 more song before Fantasia’s new album comes out!

Click Here To See The Tracklist Of “Side Effects Of You” By Fantasia

Pre-order and purchase Fantasia’s new album Side Effects Of You on iTunes here.

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It’s day 3 of “5 Days of Fantasia“ featuring exclusive new music from her upcoming album “Side Effects Of You,” due to release in stores and online April 23rd.

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On “Get It Right” Fantasia brings a power-pack of “go-go funky soul” that reminds you of legendary singer Tina Turner during her reign! The song’s energy commands you to visualize Fantasia ripping the stage dressed in a short fringe dress with dancers, live band players, lots of wigs and the whole bit! Hopefully she releases a video for this one.RELATED:  Fantasia “Supernatural Love” [NEW MUSIC]

Listen below to “Get It Right” so you see what we mean!

Disclaimer: This song contains some mild language.

Return each day this week to hear 2 more songs before Fantasia’s new album comes out!

Click Here To See The Tracklist Of “Side Effects Of You” By Fantasia

Pre-order and purchase Fantasia’s new album Side Effects Of You on iTunes here.

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