Robert Glasper feat. Phonte – Violets [Audio]

One look at the track list of Robert Glasper‘s soon-to-drop sonic salute to the genius of Miles Davis and it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer star-power of the album’s roster. And while we’ll only have to wait another week for the full reveal of Everything’s Beautiful, Glasper has just relinquished what could be the album’s most coveted collaborative effort, “Violets,” featuring production from 9th Wonder and vibrant verbal from the one and only, Phonte. Chopping up one of Davis’ most acclaimed cuts, “Kind Of Blue,” Phontigallo’s melodic delivery over some wavy wonders from 9th is the perfect score to some lazy Sunday merriments, whether they be of herbal or alcoholic persuasion. And though it’s one short of a full Little Brother reunion, “Violets” should get you salivating at the prospect, and warmed-up proper for the album’s official release next Friday, April 1st. Hear Phonte and 9th Wonder join Robert Glasper on the latest Everything’s Beautiful drop down below and pre-order your copy of the album via iTunes today. via OKP

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Lalah Hathaway feat. Snoop Dogg, Robert Glasper & Terrace Martin – Ghetto Boy [Video]

Lalah Hathaway, daughter of Donny, drops a new take on her father’s 1971 classic “Little Ghetto Boy” featuring a verse from Snoop Dogg plus instrumentation and production by Robert Glasper and Terrace Martin. Hathaway’s original cover of her dad’s track appeared on her 2015 album “Live”, but this new version is up on iTunes for purchase now. via NR

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Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott – Calls [Audio]

Robert Glasper follows his 2dope contribution to Terrace Martin’s new single “No Right, No Wrong” with the release of his own single, featuring the lovely voice of Jill Scott. Taken off his upcoming project, Black Radio 2, which will also feature an incredible line-up of Common, Anthony Hamilton, Marsha Ambrosius, Dwele, Patrick Stump, Brandy, Norah Jones, Emeli Sandé, Faith Evans, Snoop Dogg, Lalah Hathaway, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and my “best friend” Lupe Fiasco. via 2DBZ

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Terrace Martin feat. Robert Glasper & James Fauntleroy – No Wrong, No Right [Audio]

In the latest single from Terrace Martin’s 3ChordFold (8/13/13) No Wrong, No Right, Martin shows how sometimes in relationships, no one wants admit when they are wrong….and men have a hard time admitting when they are right, for fear of the backlash…this song describes that place. The single will be available on iTunes July 30th.

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The 55th Annual Grammy Award Winners: Rap / R&B

Best Rap Album: Drake – Take Care Best Rap Song: Jay-Z & Kanye West – N*ggas In Paris Best R&B Song: Miguel – Adorn Best R&B Traditional Performance: Beyonce – Love On Top Best R&B Performance: Usher – Climax Best R&B Album: Robert Glasper Experiment – Black Radio Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Jay-Z & Kanye West – No Church In The Wild (feat. Frank Ocean and The-Dream) Best Urban Contemporary Album: Frank Ocean, channelORANGE Previously: The 55th Annual Grammy Awards Performances [Video]

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