Artist in Residence
Gloria Estefan Releases Little Miss Havana
Andrew Rosario got the "411" from Gloria Estefan at a press event for the release of her latest album, "Little Miss Havana." Gloria reflects on working with producer Pharrell Williams, retail chain Target, and her young fans.
Brian McKnight : An Under-rated Talent
Long before adding Broadway actor to his resume, an appearance on "Celebrity Apprentice," numerous Grammy nominations, and his own radio show, What's The 411? knew that Brian McKnight was poised to do great things.
Singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and recording artist, Brian McKnight talks to Roceania, What's The 411?'s co-host, about his role on the Jayson's Lyric soundtrack and his multitude of upcoming projects. Circa 1994.
Music News
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Best Thing I Never Had Beyonce |
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Motivation Kelly Rowland featuring Lil’ Wayne |
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So in Love Jill Scott featuring Anthony Hamilton |
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Fly Nicki Minaj featuring Rihanna |
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Party Beyonce featuring Andre 3000 |
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Pieces of Me Ledisi |
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Otis Jay-Z Kanye West featuring Otis Redding |
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Life of the Party Charlie Wilson |
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Yes Musiq Soulchild |
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If It's Love Kem featuring Chrisette Michele |
Viewers Top 10 Albums
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Watch The ThroneJay-Z and Kanye West |
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Tha Carter IVLil Wayne |
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Born This WayLady Gaga |
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Pink FridayNicki Minaj |
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4Beyonce |
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Light of the SunJill Scott |
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Late Nights & Early Mornings Marsha Ambrosius |
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The BeginningThe Black Eyed Peas |
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Love?Jennifer Lopez |
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LoudRihanna |
Music About to Drop
Music About to Drop - October 2011
Still Winning
Johnny Gill
Release Date: October 11, 2011
Good the Bad the Sexy
Joe
Release Date: October 18, 2011
Where It All Begins
Lalah Hathaway
Release Date: October 18, 2011
Music About to Drop - September 2011
Chapter V: Underrated
Syleena Johnson
Release Date: September 27, 2011
Music About to Drop - July 2011
JUST ME
Brian McKnight
Release Date: July 12, 2011
Brian Mc Knight returns with his 14th album, JUST ME. This exciting new fan pleasing collection is set to include OVER 22 SONGS BROKEN DOWN INTO 2 DISCS. DISC 1 will feature 10 BRAND NEW MCKNIGHT STUDIO TRACKS written specifically for this new project.
DISC 2 features a wonderful, intimate, solo acoustic concert performance recorded live at a packed show at the Avalon in Los Angeles in February of 2011. It features all of his massive hits including BACK TO ONE, ANYTIME, CRAZY LOVE, THE ONLY FOR ME plus some choice covers.
Over the years, Brian McKnight has released 13 albums, 7 of which have gone Platinum. McKnight has sold an astonishing 20 million albums worldwide, toured the world and has collaborated with performers across every genre including Justin Timberlake, Mariah Carey, Diddy, Christina Aguilera, Rascal Flats, Nelly, Vanessa Williams, Willie Nelson and Kenny G.
Love Has No Recession
The Kindred Family Soul
Release Date: July 26, 2011
30 Greatest Hits
Aretha Franklin
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Atlantic Records plans to release an Aretha Franklin two CD set entitled, 30 Greatest Hits, on July 26, 2011.
Music Box
Evelyn “Champagne” King
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Music Box was released in 1979 and is one of Evelyn King's albums never to have been made available in CD format before. The main production chores came from T Life, the man responsible for Evelyn's smash hit Shame. Notable input also comes in the form of backing vocalists Luther Vandross, Irene Cara, Jocelyn Brown and Instant Funk.
The sales for the album were strong and it was certified gold; at its height it peaked at #35 in the general US Charts and #12 in the US R&B Charts. There were 2 single releases from the album, the title track Music Box which peaked at #75 in the General charts and #14 in the R&B Charts, and Out There, which peaked at #34 on the US R&B charts.
Funkytowngrooves is proud to finally make Music Box available and have gone the extra yard by adding four Bonus Tracks.
Here I Am
Kelly Rowland
Release Date: July 26, 2011
True Soul 2: Deep Sounds From Left Stax
Various Artists
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Stars On The Horizon
On The Horizon - Rachel Brown
Introducing Rachel Brown!
WhatsThe411.com is proud to present singer/songwriter Rachel Brown, our inaugural artist for the ON THE HORIZON channel. Check her out!
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Throwback Interviews
Brian McKnight
Singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and recording artist, Brian McKnight talks to Roceania, What's The 411?’s co-host, about his role on the Jayson's Lyric soundtrack and his multitude of upcoming projects. Circa 1994.
Mary J.Blige
Singer Mary J. Blige speaks to What’s The 411? co-host Roceania about her album, HAPPY. Mary says that HAPPY is a healing album. Circa 1994.
Montell Jordan
In this interview, recording artist Montell Jordan tells What’s The 411? co-host Roceania that it was a 7-year journey to public recognition and that he working to bring along a number of other artists. Montell kicks a few bars and then the party anthem follows. Circa 1995.
Chante Moore
What’s The 411? west coast correspondent, Wanda Formey, got the 411 from Chante Moore behind the scenes at the Soul Train Awards. In this segment, Chante Moore, still married to Kadeem Hardison, talks about the impact of Soul Train on her life and what she bought Kadeem for Christmas. Circa 1995.
Worl-A-Girl
Amelia Moore gets the 411 from history-making, Reggae Dancehall quartet, Worl-A-Girl. The ladies discuss how they got their name, the benefits of working as a group, and how they got signed. They also give us an insight into dancehall music and yes, they are proud to have a single on the soundtrack for the movie, COOL RUNNINGS. Circa 1994.