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This hits me hard. I love Brownstone. They are one of the best groups from the '90s.

Report: Charmayne 'Maxee' Maxwell of Brownstone Dies From FallSinger suffered a mysterious accident while in Denmark, source says. By Evelyn DiazPosted: 03/01/2015 01:56 PM EST Charmayne Maxwell of the '90s R&B group Brownstone has died, TMZ reports. The singer reportedly suffered a fatal fall in Denmark on Saturday. According to a Danish media outlet, Maxwell was attending a soccer game when she fell. Her death has been described as an "accident," though according to unnamed sources, family members are looking into whether she committed suicide. Maxwel's brother Brandon Maxwell, however, denies rumors that his sister hinted at suicide on Twitter before her death. "People are so dumb. This is actually BS..." he tweeted, with a link to a blog post alleging Maxwell posted a suicide note. He also wrote, "Bad things happen to the most innocent people. My sister died in the most terrible way and I'm in so much pain right now." Friends of the singer, known affectionately as "Maxee," have been reacting to the tragic news on social media. Teisha Brown, Maxwell's fellow Brownstone member, A photo posted by teishajb (@teishajb) on Mar 1, 2015 at 8:56am PST ">wrote, "I just need to be by you 1 more time on stage MAX!" The girl group, signed to Michael Jackson's MJJ label, scored its biggest hit with 1995's "If You Love Me." The song earned them a Billboard Music Award and a Grammy nomination. She was married to Danish music producer Carsten Soulshock Schack and is survived by a son. Our condolences go out to Maxwell's family. http://www.bet.com/news/music/2015/03/01/report-charmayne-maxee-maxwell-of-brownstone-dies-from-fall.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also.... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charmayne Maxwell Dead: 5 Fast Facts You Need to KnowPublished 2:28 pm EST, March 1, 2015 Updated 6:06 pm EST, March 1, 2015 (Instagram/nicoleajmax) Charmayne “Maxee” Maxwell, a member of the 1990s R&B group Brownstone died suddenly Saturday in Los Angeles after a fall, according to multiple media reports. She was 46. Maxwell’s death was reported to be an accident. Maxwell was found by her husband, according to TMZ. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Maxwell Reportedly Died of Cut To Neck According to the Danish news site Here & Now, Maxwell died after a fall after attending her son’s soccer game in Los Angeles. Maxwell’s family has confirmed her death on social media and to Danish media. According to TMZ, Maxwell’s husband found her at their home, bleeding and unconscious. She was home alone with her son when police believe she fell and cut her neck, possibly on a wine glass. Police do not suspect foul play, TMZ reported. RIP Charmayne Maxwell: Photos to Remember Brownstone SingerCharmayne "Maxee" Maxwell died mysteriously after a fall Saturday. She was 46. Maxwell was part of the 90s R&B group Brownstone. 2. Maxwell Was Part of the R&B Group BrownstoneMaxwell, who was born in Guyana, was a member of the R&B group Brownstone in the 1990s. The group was signed to Michael Jackson’ MJJ label and is best known for its 1995 Grammy-nominated song “If You Love Me.” The group also included Nicci Gilbert and Mimi Dobby at the height of its success. Maxwell also had a solo career, with her song “When I Look Into Your Eyes” reaching No. 1 on the European charts in 2000, according to MTV.com. 3. Maxwell Was Married To Danish Music Producer SoulshockMaxwell has been married to Danish producer Carsten “Soulshock” Schack for 20 years, according to the Here & Now report. Soulshock has worked as a producer and writer for several artists, including Usher, Brandy, Monica and Whitney Houston, according to whosampled.com and was a judge on the Danish verison of X-Factor in 2010, according to IMDB.com. Maxwell and her husband have a young son, Nichoj. They lived in Los Angeles. 4. Maxwell’s Brother Mourned Her Death On TwitterHer brother, Brandon, has taken to social media to mourn his sister’s death. Brandon Maxwell also denied rumors that his sister’s death was a suicide, saying in a tweet “People are so dumb. This is actually BS..” with a link to an article claiming she killed herself. 5. Her Friends Have Also Posted Tributes On Social MediaOther friends, including her fellow Brownstone member Teisha Brown, also posted tributes Sunday on social media.

My show opened this weekend, so I haven't seen it yet, but I'm gonna try to catch it in the next two nights. :)

MEGHAN TRAINOR - Walkashame Title (2015) She is one of my favorite songwriters. Not only is she crazy talented, but she's funny too.

CHRIS BROWN + TYGA - Ayo Fan of A Fan (2015) Not my usual taste, but I like this album.

Chamillionaire Is Now An Entrepreneur In Residence at a Venture Capital FirmBy Alex RussellIn a letter penned by VC Mark Suster explaining the head-turning week he's had at Upfront Ventures in Los Angeles, he explains the presence of a new face around the office: Chamillionaire. The same Chamillionaire who was showing us how to get our respective shines on not a decade ago. But if Kanye has taught us anything, it's that we can find success in multiple creative outlets. In the past five years or so, Cham has been quietly but actively involved in the tech startup scene, from speaking on social media engagement in the music industry to hanging out with Y Combinator associates. He's also been making some investments himself. He was one of the earliest investors in Maker Studios, an online video network founded in 2009 and sold to Disney for $500 million last year. The firm he's currently hanging with and advising, Upfront Ventures, has a vast portfolio that includes some acquired startups such as Bill Me Later (Rick Ross may or may not have been referring to this method of monetary transaction on his verse for Nicki Minaj's "I Am Your Leader"). Suffice it to say that Chamillionaire has transcended the days when he explained on YouTube how Michael Jordan sonned him, or maybe that was just an early example of his Internet savvy and ability to manipulate viral stories and plant social media engagement. At any rate, in a world in which Internet entrepreneurs like Ben Horowitz make business decisions through the inspiration of rap songs, it's not surprising to see that we now have rappers getting their own piece of the pie. We can all agree that Chamillionaire should be given a platform to speak at the next TechCrunch Disrupt conference. Source, plus a good interview: http://www.complex.com/music/2015/02/chamillionaire-is-now-an-entrepreneur-in-residence-at-a-venture-capital-firm?utm_campaign=complexmag%2Bsocialflow%2B02%2B2015&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

Mark just posted this on his Facebook... Marky Mark, Fresh Prince, and Donnie D. I assume this is one of those MTV Rock + Jock Games...1991 or 1992.

Nothing too amazing here, but still good to see it. He's so laid back in this. I hate interviews where Jazzy hardly talks...lol.

Everyone needs to realize this. The Fresh Prince doesn't talk about music unless he's going to release it. He's just not publicly committing to it since he's adjusting to the times when it comes to music today. If he was working with Jeff, the whole thing would be natural. Did you see his smile when the crowd started reacting to him doing new music? That look was priceless.

Here's an interview featured on The Source. The reporter asks how many songs he recorded with Kanye. He replies 7 or 8, but it's hard to say if it's talking about songs in general or just with Kanye. I stand where I always have; if it's comparable to Kanye's production from his first 3 albums, I'm okay with it. Otherwise, I don't care. I like that he says that it's not something he likes yet...lol You can see the short article here... http://thesource.com/2015/02/26/will-smith-has-recorded-7-8-songs-with-kanye-west/

This is the best! LOL I love it! I wish they spent more time air time with them talking.

WARREN G + KENNY G - Regulate (Live) (2015) So random, yet so good.

ELLA HENDERSON - Missed Chapter One (2014)

MICHAEL JACKSON - Will You Be There Dangerous (1991) While mostly lipsynced, this is still one of my all time favorite performances. I remember watching it when it aired.

LEFT EYE + BOOTLEG (DAYTON FAMILY) - Fantasies Fantasy1.com (Unreleased) (1997-1999)

I love the image at the top of the board! It feels complete to me now...lol I think music is the primary draw to this board. It makes sense that 2005 was insane since Lost + Found had come out. This was also when FP was putting out at least one movie a year and they were all good. I'm sure we are going to see a spike this year. I'm not sure why so many regulars have disappeared. It doesn't seem like many people are contributing to the board.

SHAI - Waiting For The Day If I Ever Fall in Love (1992) Man, I remember playing this album non-stop in 7th grade. It's been awhile since I listened to it all the way through.

I love how she always supports his music and the show. I wish she took on more music and acting related projects because I love pretty much everything she does. ....plus I still have a crush on her.

When he's ready for music, he always goes hard...lol. I love the mini performance. I'll have to look up this interview. Of all the late night hosts, I think FP is always the most comfortable with Dave Letterman.

Immature released a free EP titled "Remember" on Valentine's Day. That's right, FREE! You can download it from their Soundcloud. Here's a write-up on it from BET... Immature Drops Valentines Day EP, Remember R&B group unveils new songs along with remakes of their hits "Please Don't Go" and "Never Lie." By Moriba CummingsPosted: 02/14/2015 03:00 PM ESTFiled Under Valentine's Day, Music News, New Music, Immature Just in time for Valentine's Day, legendary R&B group Immature released Remember, a compilation EP of reworked and brand new tracks. With 2015 versions of their hits "Never Lie" and "Please Don't Go," and freshly written songs like "Oh My," "Best Sex," and "Let Me Find Out" appearing on the project, listeners are sure to be satisfied. "We feel so excited to give our fans some of our old hits with a new sound," the group collectively said in a statement. "It's like reminiscing or going down memory lane, and the new sound will gain new fans. And hopefully all our fans — old and new — will love the music." Remember is only an appetizer. The group is currently putting the finishing touches on their seventh studio album, Forever, and later this year, Immature, which consists of all three original members, Marques Houston, Jerome Jones and Kelton Kessee, are also set to hit the road on a national headlining tour. Aside from the music, the group is in talks to produce a biopic chronicling its career. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sadly it's not as good as their past work. The production lacks soul and is aimed for today's so-called urban radio. "Best Sex" is easily the best song in my opinion. Download it here...

It looks modern and clean. I usually prefer a little more color or imagery, but I like it.

DALEY - Those Who Wait Alone Together (2013) I haven't listened to Daley, so I popped the EP in this morning. This song/lyrics grabbed me in a way it's never grabbed me before. I can't stop listening to it. R&B fans, peep this.

Will Smith Has Banned His Kids From Hanging Out With Kendall & Kylie Will is staying clear of the mess, and so are his kids There’s a saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” The Jenner family has officially been evicted from the Smith’s village. The Jenners–and, by association, the Kardashians–have had a pretty hectic week, thanks in large part to the internet (no surprise there), and Tyga, who has come under extra scrutiny this week for his relations (or alleged lack thereof) with 17-year old Kylie Jenner. Since summer 2014, reports have been surfacing that Kylie and Tyga have been traveling all around the country together engaging in sexual relations, and just recently, Drake used their perceived inappropriate relationship as fuel for a shot he fired at the “AYO” rapper on a recent song, “6 PM In New York,” in which Drizzy raps “You need to act your age, and not your girl’s age.” Yesterday, the internet was ablaze with conversations about the Twitter jabs Khloe Kardashian and Amber Rose traded, with the pot calling the kettle black each tabloid star accusing the other of having a dishonest come-up. It’s nothing new in the Jenner-Kardashian world however, and clearly, Will Smith has taken note of that. In light of it, according to OK! magazine, the Focus actor has banned his children from hanging out with Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Will and Jada were never fans of the Kardashian clan. But after learning about Kendall and Kylie’s recent antics, they don’t want Willow and Jaden associating with the girls anymore. There’s more. Despite reported resistance from Jaden, Will and Jada refuse to let their kids become “pawns” in the Jenner and/or Kardashian “low-level frame game.” Ouch. So far, there’s been no tweet or Instagram post comment from kids of either family, but surely, this isn’t the last we’ll hear of this. http://thesource.com/2015/02/17/will-smith-has-banned-his-kids-from-hanging-out-with-kendall-kylie/

It fits. The beat is really busy and might sound a little better if it wasn't as loud. FP's vocals kinda get lost in that business, so taking the beat down a little might make the two beats less distracting compared to the vocals. I absolutely hate blends where the beat doesn't fit the lyrics, so you've already achieved the most important part with this first mix.

Even if you look past the chemistry within JJ+FP, Jeff's goal is to make good music. Those other guys are just worried about charting hits. The artistry takes the backseat for them....if it's in the car at all.