This week In Male Balladeers 19/52
Chet Baker, George Michael, Jeff Buckley, James Blake, Carlos Lyra, Bono, Eric Burdon, Steve Winwood, Billy Joel, Bob Marley, Donovan, Dan Auerbach
Beyoncé releases ‘Lemonade,’ her sixth album featuring James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Jack White as guests (2016)
Beyoncé‘s ‘Lemonade’ is her sixth studio album featuring James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Jack White as guests and released on April 23, 2016 by Parkwood Entertainment / Columbia Records.
Kendrick Lamar releases ‘DAMN.’ his fourth album featuring ‘Humble’ (2017)
Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘DAMN.’ is his fourth studio album featuring ‘Humble’ released on April 14, 2017 by Top Dawg Entertainment / Interscope Records
Hip-Hop & Soul N°412 – 2010s Music Videos
YNW Melly, Cardi B & Bruno Mars, Blocboy JB, Juice Wrld, Offset, Drake, Migos, Lethal Bizzle, Calvin Harris, Jay Rock, Nicki Minaj, Fredo
‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°669 – 2010s Music Videos
Sam Smith’s "Lay Me Down" carries raw emotion, evolving from a modest 2013 release to gaining wider notice with a 2015 reissue and a remix featuring John Legend that hit No. 1 in the UK. Similarly, James Blake’s haunting "Retrograde" highlights sparse production, delicately blending post-dubstep and soul. Rihanna’s "Needed Me" pairs cool detachment with DJ Mustard’s grinding beats, sticking to a slow-burn electro-R&B vibe, while Miley Cyrus’s "Wrecking Ball" leans on emotional heft paired with over-the-top visuals for cultural impact.
Bombay Bicycle Club’s "Luna" layers vibrant harmonies and tabla rhythms, balancing exotic textures with indie sensibility, whereas Rag’n’Bone Man’s "Skin" delivers cinematic emotionality rooted in TV-inspired drama. Tracks like One Direction’s "Steal My Girl" and Imagine Dragons’ "I Bet My Life" favor polished production over innovation, while Tinie Tempah and Labrinth’s "Lover Not a Fighter" leans into radio-ready pop-rap charm. Elbow’s "Magnificent (She Says)" and Example’s "Perfect Replacement" round out the list, offering tracks that feel precise yet miss risks that could truly resonate.
‘Look Ma, No Mike!’ N°108 – 2010s Music Videos
Ed Sheeran’s "Castle on the Hill" shines with nostalgia, blending personal childhood memories with a polished production, hitting global charts and achieving multi-platinum status. Jessie Ware’s "If You’re Never Gonna Move" offers a delicate balance of emotive vocals and airy production, though its reworked sample slightly dulls its initial edge. Craig David and Bastille’s "I Know You" pairs smoothness with moody textures, leaving an understated if calculated impression.
Mabel’s "Finders Keepers," featuring Kojo Funds, rides minimalistic R&B beats, achieving UK chart success with its catchy yet restrained vibe. Meanwhile, Sigrid’s "Don’t Feel Like Crying" blends empowering pop with a slick finish, peaking at #13 in the UK. The Lonely Island’s "YOLO," alongside Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar, flips the catchphrase into satire, while James Blake and Travis Scott’s "Mile High" offers a moody collaboration balancing soulful introspection and modern trap influences.
Me:nu Du Jour February 4 (EN.FR.ES)
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‘James Blake’ releases his eponymous debut album (2011)
‘James Blake‘ is his eponymous debut studio album released on 4 February 2011 by ATLAS (his own label).
This week In Male Balladeers 05/52
Neil Finn and Eddie Vedder’s stripped-back cover of "Throw Your Arms Around Me" conveys fragility with raw harmonies, while Steppenwolf’s snarling 1968 take on "Hoochie Coochie Man" transforms the blues classic into gritty rock. Glen Hansard’s "Bird of Sorrow" is a restrained yet aching lament, contrasting the lush emotionality of Antony and the Johnsons’ "You Are My Sister" featuring Boy George. Meanwhile, James Blake’s minimalist "The Wilhelm Scream" layers delicate electronics with existential musings, and Elliott Smith’s "A Fond Farewell" delivers haunting introspection. Biffy Clyro’s "Mountains" balances chart power with intricate rhythms, while Peter Doherty’s lo-fi "Back From the Dead" veers between chaotic brilliance and vulnerability.
‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°723 – 2010s Music Videos
K Koke, Cher, Rex Orange County, Beyoncé, Just Blaze, NF, Coldplay, Emma's Imagination, Calvin Harris, Elbow, Lostprophets, Ab-Soul
‘L’Amour Toujours’ N°690 – 2010s Music Videos
James Blake, Martin Garrix & David Guetta, Alesha Dixon, Emeli Sandé, Olly Murs, Mark Ronson, The Business Intl., McFly, Jason Derulo, Plan B, Louis Tomlinson, CeeLo Green, Cheryl
Me:nu Du Jour December 9 (EN.FR.ES)
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Cream, George Harrison, The Who, Bill Frisell, Frank Sinatra, Chet Baker, John Coltrane, The Crusaders We Celebrate Joan Armatrading, James Moody, Junior Wells We…
This week In Male Balladeers 49/52
Jackson Browne, Roy Orbison, Marcus Mumford, Frank Sinatra, Tom Waits, Tom Jobim, Eddie Vedder, Bob Dylan, Jake Bugg, James Blake, Bruce Springsteen, Thom Yorke
New Music Videos (Legends & Superstars) – N°456
45 . Coldplay - All My Love
Date Added : Dec 7,2024
44 . Eric Clapton - The Call
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43 . Sarah McLachlan - Find Your Voice
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New Music Videos (Veterans & Superstars) – N°453
50 . Kesha - Joyride 
Date Added : Nov 22,2024
49 . Saweetie - I Want You This Christmas
Date Added : Nov 22,2024
48 . Pixie Lott - Anybody Else
Date Added : Nov 22,2024