The Daily Leap’s classic throwback video pick is “Number One” by Pharell ft. Kanye West. While scrolling through some of my old CDs, I was reminded when this song first hit the airwaves in the Summer of 2006. It gave such a new pop yet throwback feeling; a sound reminiscent of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. And in this video, of course, Mr. “Skateboard P” and “The Louis Vutton Don” is looking so fly, so I had to bring it back ! This is definitely a classic summer hit, so check it out and enjoy! 
~H.R.
Hip-hop new comer Joell Ortiz has been gracing the airways with his fresh-old school vibe single entitled “Call me” featuring Novel. Satellite radio has been blazing it for a couple of months now; however mainstream radio hasn’t quite picked it up yet. Regardless, check out the song and video here on The Daily Leap and enjoy Ortiz’s vivid, yet charming story of his first high school crush. Hopefully this isn’t the last we’ve heard from the Brooklyn native and his video is very cute might I add. Enjoy! ~H.R.
In the wake of the recent passing of the R&B legend Teddy Pendergrass, today’s throwback video pick is his 1981 single”My Greatest Inspiration.” TDL celebrates his life and music; there will never be another Teddy P! God Bless! ~H.R.
NEW MUSIC VIDEO: SADE- “Soldier of Love”
SADE IS BACK!!!! Her new song “Soldier of Love” is the title track for her new studio album set to release on February 9, 2010. This is Sade’s first studio album in over 10 years. The video for “Soldier of Love” was directed by the very talented Sophie Miller, who if you remember, directed No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” video. The video looks artistically beautiful and Sade looks better than ever! In short: her song is HOT and the video is HOTTER! Check it out! ~H.R.
NEW VIDEO: 2-CENT CHRISTMAS HIP-HOP PARODY
Ok, this is so funny I couldn’t resist lol! Check out New Orleans based 2-Cent Entertainment’s Hip-Hop Christmas Parody featuring P-Stain and Greezy, lol! Also, look out for part 2 coming soon and visit 2-Cent’s website at www.2-cent.com to check out upcoming events and projects. Enjoy and have a Merry Christmas!!~H.R.
Corinne Bailey Rae “I’d Do It All Again”
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Hip Hop for Hope
Hip Hop for Hope Concert was held on November 14, 2009 at Tipitina’s in New Orleans to benefit The Roots of Music Foundation. The performers included Mannie Fresh, Mia X, The Show and others. Check out some of the pics!
The Throwback Video Pick of this week comes from the Queen of Hip-hop and Soul, Mary J. Blige. Her video “Be Happy” comes from her 1992 album “My Life” which solidified her as R&B royalty. The Hype Williams video reveals a real yet intimate side of MJB and the black and white and color imagery is pretty cool as well.
Currently Mary J. Blige is working on her 9th studio album entitled “Stronger” set to release on December 22, 2009. Check out the video and remember “Be Happy” ~H.R.
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Monica at The Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Event
Grammy-award winning singer Monica recently attended The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation evening event in Atlanta, GA . The event was held to show appreciation to Monica and other sponsors who raised money for the foundation. She also performed her song “Angel of Mine” at the event. Check out Monica’s performance and more pics below.
This week’s Throwaback Video Pick is “Check the Rhime” from the 90′s hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest. The song comes from their legendary album “Low End Theory”, one of which I still listen to today Shout out to J.S. for the video pick request; this is a good one! Hope you guys enjoy! ~H.R.
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