John Legend’s protege and Homeschool Records/Motown recording artist Stacy Barthe, takes her talents back to her childhood home of Brooklyn New York with her new video ‘Hell Yeah’ featuring Rick Ross. In the video, she displays the side effects of trials and tribulations within the communnity; while also reflecting on the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy – which is still in the process of rebuilding. Check out special appearances by close friends & singers, Luke James and Ro James. Peep the profound visual below…

SFPL’s Gabriel Williams recently sat down with the budding artist for a Fly Interview…

On Thursday night, Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) held its “Know Them Now”showcase in New York featuring Big K.R.I.T, Ro James and CharlieRED. Recording artists Stacy Barthe and Luke James came out to support the bourgeoning performers at the annual showcase.

An array of hip-hop and R&B talent on the verge of mainstream success commanded the stage at BMI’s “Know Them Now” showcase, held March 21 at The Canal Room in New York.  Sponsored by Monster® Products, attendees were treated to the sounds of DJ Esso and performances by Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T, mellifluous crooner Ro James and genre-bending troubadours CharlieRED. The invite-only event packed in more than 300 guests who convened for a night of must-see, buzz-worthy performances.

Hitting the stage first was Ro James – a smoldering tenor reminiscent of Donnie Hathaway – who set the energetic pace with a rousing performance of songs from his debut EP Coke, Jack and Cadillacs.

Vocalists Rocki Evans and musician Cobaine Ivory, better known as CharlieRED, followed with a commanding set of electro-pop tunes from their eclectic release Religion.

Rapper Big K.R.I.T. nailed the capstone on the evening. Known for resurrecting the rich heritage of Southern hip-hop of the 1990’s, Big K.R.I.T performed several songs from his Cinematic/Def Jam Records debut album, Live From The Underground.

Congrats to all of the performers! It was indeed an entertaining night! 

Photos by: Joshua Sarner

You wanna see Dawn Richard featuring Bridget Kelly and Ro James LIVE at SOB’s? Well, after the jump, follow instructions on how to WIN a PAIR of tickets below…

You wanna win a pair of tickets for Dawn’s show on Thursday? It’s very simple!

Here are the rules; (1) Simply follow @TheSFPL on Twitter, “LIKE” us on Facebook and RETWEET THIS.

The Winner will be randomly selected on Wednesday Jan. 16th at 5pm EST!

Thursday’s show at S.O.B.’s will begin promptly at 8:30pm and will also feature a special performances by Roc Nation R&B star Bridget Kelly and the soulful crooner with a rockers-edge, Ro James. Doors open at 7:30pm, show 8:30pm, Admission: $22.00 18+

If you dont wanna wait, you can make your ticket purchase below now!

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**This event is 18 and over. Any Ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 18 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

Good luck and #StayFly!

After the success of ‘Its Natural’ by Futuristic Lingo, founder and rapper Young Future returns with another smooth sounding R&B joint ‘Smiling’. The track features the soulful sounding vocals of R&B singer & songwriter Ro James, who also wrote ‘Use Me’ from Miguel’s sophomore album ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’.

Young Future and Ro James use their vocals to express how something so simple as cracking a smile, can make such a difference, revealing how much they appreciate a woman showing a little teeth.

‘Smiling’ showcases Young Future’s versatility, charm and charismatic personality, with the captivating style of his unique sounding flow. 

The single which is taken from his debut E.P ‘Circles Inspire Me’, due Q1 of 2013, will be targeted to a wider mainstream audience. 

Produced by The Deloryanz, a young innovative duo from New York, the uplifting single with a catchy chorus fits Young Future’s vocals perfectly, as they sit flowing throughout the track.

SMILING is fresh with a hint of that warm winter feeling, coupled with adventure and relaxation.

Young Future is rapidly becoming labeled the next big thing and has hit the UK/US by storm. The young rapper from West Palm Beach, Florida’s buzz is like no other and proves why, with a warm, heartfelt sound on the track. After spending some time in the UK recently, Young Future is eager to collaborate with other upcoming music talents. 

Thoughts?

SMILING is available on iTunes now! 

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Friend of SFPL, Ro James delivers his FLY visuals for his new cut entitled “Pledge Allegiance”, which embodies his own personal flavor and imagery in black & white. Peep the video below…

Very proud of Ro! Great video!

Thoughts?

Directed by Sarah McClogan

Produced by Kwame
Written by Ro James, Jessyca Wilson, Jourdan