The annual Jazzfest took place in Jamaica recently. Erykah Badu was there doing her thing, here are some clips from her performance.

Estelle and Kardinal have come through with a new track “Freak”, check it out.

Readers from Time Mag sent in interview questions for Maxwell, the top questions were chosen and here is the interview that came of it…

A day late, but still right on time. Happy Boxing Day folks. Check the video below…

…via TSS.

Tony Starks adds a little bit of Wu flavoring to Melanie’s hit “It Kills Me.” Not sure if this is official or not, but it works. Check out the audio below…

Download the song here: Melanie Fiona feat. Ghostface Killah: “It Kills Me” (Remix)..

…via RapRadar.

Jaicko is an up and coming artist from Barbados who mixes Caribbean influences with R&B. Riri, has definitely opened the door for more Bajans, so I’m sure that this will not be the last you hear of him.

Check out a little performance by the kid after the jump…

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After learning of her Grammy nomination last week, Melanie Fiona sat down with Dr. Jays to discuss the honor and her new album. Check out the video below…

Undeniably beautiful, extremely talented, sweet and humble, Melanie Fiona is definitely one of our favorite new artists.

The Toronto native behind female anthems “Give It To My Right” and “It Kills Me” is on cloud nine right now, having just been awarded her first Grammy nomination (for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance).

Check Miss Fiona out as she chats with the Boss Lady about her excitement surrounding the award news, how fans across the world have embraced her debut album, The Bridge, her stance on not being “over-sexualized” in the music industry and much more.

Check out the full Dr. Jay’s feature here: VIDEO: Melanie Fiona Celebrates Her Grammy Nod.

Just some music to get you through the start of the week. Check the details below…

Download the music after the jump.

image via Pryere on Flickr.

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Last week I posted the behind the scenes clip to Alicia Keys’ video “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart”, here is official video. Check for my cousin, AK doing his thing as the main love interest to Alicia Keys’ superhero character.

Newest video from her debut, The Bridge, in stores now. Check out the video below…

AP Review of the The Bridge: Music Review: Melanie Fiona’s debut CD is solid.

LA Times Melanie Fiona Feature: Melanie Fiona: A soul singer and her ‘consistent variation’.