If Támar’s name rings a bell it’s probably because you heard her co-lead vocals on this Grammy-nominated gem from Prince’s 3121 album. Having watched Támar create music firsthand, I can tell you that she’s as vocally impressive live as she is on wax. Look out for her debut album, My Name is Tamar, due sometime in 2010.

I don’t know how this one managed to slip through my fingers. Georgia Anne Muldrow is mighty talented, and this video is magical. Georgia’s new album, Early, arrives on November 10th via Car Tunes.

[Raise one to FWMJ]

At the risk of losing my street cred, let me say that I’m actually looking forward to Mr. Hudson’s album. The brother’s blessed with some powerful pipes. (No Bruno) In the meantime, here’s the music video for his new single, “White Lies.”

Directed by Matt Koza.

Phonte’s natural voice >> Most rappers on auto-tune.

Chrisette Michele, babygirl from Jay-Z’s “Lost Ones” and Nas’ “Can’t Forget About You” (for you n00bs), has one of the freshest voices I’ve heard in a while. Her “What You Do” music video looked good in production and I really want to like it, but Chrisette’s homeboy’s jacket is a nightmare.

I don’t know what this has to do with hip-hop, but it’s a slow news day and Lady GaGa is flashing her assets at Glastonbury.

LeToya is slowly trying to claw her way back into the game. Damn, I remember when she was just another disposable member of Destiny’s Child.

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Directed by: Danny Perez

Because you need some neo-psychodelic electropop in your life. The “Summertime Clothes” clip features Brooklyn’s own FLEX dance crew. Pop the lid for a bonus clip of A.C. performing with the same crew on Letterman a few days ago.
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