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Miley Cyrus, ‘Adore You’ – Song Meaning
Wait, what's this? Miley Cyrus, vulnerable? Yep, she sure is in the space of 'Adore You,' the sincere ballad that opens 'Bangerz.'
Listen to Beyonce’s ‘Drunk in Love’ Grammy Performance, Stripped-Down With Piano [AUDIO]
Beyonce opened the 2014 Grammys with her sultry, romantic jam 'Drunk in Love.' It was unforgettable. It's also gotten a remix, albeit one that was likely not authorized.
Listen to Kylie Minogue’s ‘Into the Blue’
Kylie Minogue just dropped her new single, 'Into the Blue,' which will appear on her upcoming album 'Kiss Me Once.' It's her twelfth album, and the pop diva has not lost a step this deep into her illustrious career.
Listen to Lana Del Rey’s Stunning ‘Once Upon a Dream’ Cover From ‘Maleficent’
Lana Del Rey's cover of 'Once Upon a Dream,' which is Sleeping Beauty's theme, for Disney's 'Maleficent' is vintage LDR.
Monday Music Motivator
Will this Monday ever end? I feel like we get robbed of our weekends. Sundays roll around, you wake up, and bam!!! Next thing you know it's 8pm!! It's a conspiracy I tell ya! And now, here we are stuck, feeling like we will never get home or get out of work at least. We need a little motivation to lift our spirits so why don't we do it musically, with a lil throwback?
Pitbull + Jennifer Lopez Song Chosen for 2014 FIFA World Cup
Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez are enjoying a very fruitful, collaborative partnership. In addition to his features on her successful singles 'On the Floor' and ' Dance Again,' they are teaming up with Brazilian artist Claudia Leitte for the 2014 FIFA World Cup anthem!
Lorde’s Sister Covers ‘Say Something’ by Christina Aguilera and A Big Great World [AUDIO]
Like her chart-topping sister Lorde, little sis India Yelich-O'Connor seems to want to break into the music business.
The 15-year-old recently uploaded a cover of A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera's 'Say Something' to SoundCloud.
Happy Bday to LL Cool J
Happy born day to Ladies Love Cool James!!! LL Cool J for short of course, or Uncle L, the lip licker, ya know , his signature move that sill makes the ladies melt! LL Cool J turned the big 46 today!
Hot 99.1 Throwback to 1991!
Throwbacks are a fav of mine, I don't care what day of the week. I had an old R&B ditty pop into my head today so I had to share. It def is a girly song, but guys, you may enjoy it too.
Listen to Lea Michele’s ‘Louder’ Title Track [AUDIO]
Lea's gettin' loud. Make that 'Louder.' And you know what? We like it.
Hear a Preview of Shakira + Rihanna’s Duet ‘Can’t Remember to Forget You’ [AUDIO]
Shakira and Rihanna collaborating is a match made in hip-shaking heaven, and now we have a preview of their duet, 'Can't Remember to Forget You!'
Jay Z Passes Mic to 12 Year Old Fan
If you don't have to go outside today , DON'T!! It is ferociously cold out there and lots of us have the Cap Region blues!! I got a video clip just for you, to cure those blues! Jigga made a young man's dream come true the other night, watch it happen...
Wu-Tang’s RZA Pays Tribute to Paul Walker
There has been a lot of buzz early this morning about Wu-Tang Clan's very own RZA. I don't know why everyone is so surprised though? Did people not know how talented RZA is?? Well, they sure as hell should now!
Back To Life, Back to Reality: The Monday Blahs
Well, welcome back Capital Region!! It's Monday and many of us are returning from a long weekend. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday weekend with your fam and friends. But, unfortunately, it is back to life, back to reality....
Chris Brown Debuts ‘X Files’ Mixtape
Chris Brown dropped a few new tracks on his free mixtape, 'X Files.' The singer released the six-song project on his website, Mechanical Dummy, earlier this week.
Happy Hump Day!
Yes, yes, we know Mr. Geico camel, it's HUMP DAYYY! And a Happy Hump Day to all yall Cap Region!! Gotta throw it back since we made it half way up this hump of week and give you a little treat don't I?? Hell ya! How bout some Foxy and a very young JIGGA!!
J Cole on Letterman Last Night
I hit the sack pretty early last night. This whole time change, dark at 5pm thang has me all out of sorts and not on top o my game! Needless to say, I missed J Cole perform Crooked Smile last night on Letterman. Oh you did too? Welp, I have a lil treat for you on this Hump Day!!
SNL’s What Does My Girl Say Video
If I hear and or see"What Does the Fox Say? " one more time, I may just hunt down that stinking fox and give him a piece of my mind!!! Ok, maybe not, I love animals and hate to hear anything that involves animal abuse! The good news is when things go viral online such as this song/video, soon comes along parodies and spoofs, and SNL put together a pretty funny version the other night wit
The Evolution of Beyonce!
Well, I think it's pretty safe to say that Beyonce is a big time star who 'ain't going anywhere kids. And, I think we can all agree that if someone puts together an evolution medley of all the smash hit songs you have sung thus far in your career, that you have made it to the tippy top kids!!
I have a special TREAT, no TRICKS, for you! The evolution of Beyonce.
Is Beyonce Plotting December Single Release?
The pop world is all about the divas right now.
Eminem's 'Rap God'
Eminem is a rap god, considered by many to be the best ever. The Detroit native dropped another track from 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2,' out Nov. 5, in the form of 'Rap God.'
DJ Khaled Grabs Rick Ross, Meek Mill, T.I., Diddy & Swizz Beatz for ‘I Feel Like Pac/I Feel Like Biggie’
DJ Khaled warned us that he was bringing greatness with his upcoming album, 'Suffering From Success.' The Miami DJ grabs hip-hop heavyweights Rick Ross, Meek Mill, T.I., Diddy and Swizz Beatz for the aggressive posse track, 'I Feel Like Pac/I Feel Like Biggie.'
JoJo Puts Spin on Aaliyah’s ‘Rock the Boat,’ SWV’s ‘Weak’
JoJo is currently on tour with Canadian singer Leah LaBelle, known best for her track 'Sexify.' And when the two got to their Los Angeles stop recently, JoJo treated fans to a couple of throwback covers.
Rewinding with Brand Nubian: For all the Football Smack Talking
Lots of football fans are talking smack to one another today as they guzzle down beer and throw down some chicken wings! Keep it violence free please! But, you know I gotta set the tone for you football freaks and bring it baaaaack! This time Brand Nubian style!
Versace, Versace, Versace
Gina Gershon to play the iconic Donatella Versace in Lifetime's new biopic, "House of Versace."
Glenn Lewis and Melania Fiona Team Up for ‘All My Love’
It's been six years since we've heard from Glenn Lewis, but the Canadian crooner is back with a new LP, 'Moment of Truth,' set to release on Oct. 15. And he's just released a new single off the album, "All My Love,' a duet he did with Melanie Fiona.
Monday: I’m Gonna Knock You Out!
Here we are yet again, facing our least popular day of the week. Don't let Mondays get the best of you! Instead of a motivational Monday quote, I decided to give you a motivational "Mama Said Knock You Out!"
Bilal Spreads His Wings
In case you missed the recent release of Bilal's album, 'A Love Surreal,' here's your chance to see what this neo-soul singer can do. The video for his new single, 'Butterfly,' doesn't just show you how talented he is, but also gives you a glimpse of what his life is like on the road.
Throw Back Thursday: I Love Your Smile!
Can you see the weekend peaking it's head around the corner?? I sure can and that dam well makes me happy! You too right?? Thursdays are always a happy day it seems especially when we throw it back, this time to a happy, smiley, 1990s RnB hit!!
Mary J. Blige Covers Donny Hathaway’s Holiday Classic ‘This Christmas’
Although we are 14 weeks away from Christmas, Mary J. Blige is putting us in the holiday spirit early with her soulful cover of Donny Hathaway's classic 'This Christmas.'