VIDEO: AARADHNA, "LORENA BOBBITT"



Fresh off the presses from a Gold Certification in NZ for "Wake Up" on Treble & Reverb, Aaradhna produces her popular second video "Lorena Bobbitt" as a true anthem to all the ladies who may have been in this compromising position. A strictly vicarious video indeed. --GB

NEW VIDEO: BAD RABBITS, "WE CAN ROLL"



You may have heard of em'...some punk R&B type hybrid from Boston Mass; a band who performed at this years Afro-Punk Festival. It's Bad Rabbits out with a video for their new one, "We Can Roll," a new single from American Love, slated for 2013. And if it's jamming, roll with it; if it leans, rock with it (....uh...and if rolling is wrong, do you even want to be right...[etc]?). --GB

NEW SONG: ASTRO, "METHODS"

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Astro further elaborates on what is a dope MC on "Methods," a track off his forthcoming mixtape, Dead Beats, Lazy Lyrics. The track was produced by Astro. Someone's coming for that throne!

PREVIEW: SOLANGE "TRUE"

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Solange is all set to follow up the hype of "Losing You" with the drop her EP, TRUE. In anticipation of her release, a partnership between her and Devonté Hynes of Blood Orange, a preview has hit the net for fans of the eclectic songstress. Listen to bits of the 7 tracks below.

TRUE is set for release on November 27.

Tracklisting:
1) Losing You
2) Some Things Never Seem to Fucking Work
3) Locked in Closets
4) Lovers in the Parking Lot
5) Don't Let Me Down
6) Look Good With Trouble
7) Bad Girls (Verdine Version)



LISTEN TO AARADHNA'S "TREBLE & REVERB" NOW


New Zealand based singer Aaradhna's album release for Treble & Reverb is quickly approaching, and The New Zealand Herald is ready with the onset, providing a full album stream until the end of the week. Get ready to take a trip back to the land of doo-wop, with this lovely songstress' most revealing release as a soothing serenade

Take a listen, and also be sure to let GB know what you think below!

Aaradhna's album Treble & Reverb drops Friday, November 9. Buy it here.




VIDEO: JANELLE MONÁE IS A BLACK GIRL AND SHE ROCKS...


Janelle Monáe's acceptance speech was short and sweet yet poignant at this years Black Girls Rock taping, which aired last night on BET. In being unapologetic for who she was, and embracing all parts of herself, including her previous work as a maid, she can further serve the fans she reaches through her work in music.

Janelle Monáe, you rock!