Ranked: Chrisette Michele’s “Epiphany” Album 10 Years Later

Ten years ago today, Grammy Award-winning R&B/Soul Songstress CHRISETTE MICHELE released her sophomore LP Epiphany via Def Jam with production handled by Ne-Yo, Chuck Harmony, Rodney Jerkins, Allstar, Claude Kelly and Bei Major.

The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200’s and R&B Album charts respectively and eventually certified Gold by the RIAA.

In efforts to commemorate Epiphany’s 10th anniversary, RnBJunkieOfficial takes you on a trip down memory lane on this masterpiece.

01 EPIPHANY (I’M LEAVING)

Produced by Chuck Harmony and co-written by then label-mate Ne-Yo, this song sets the tone for the album. Released as the lead single and declaring Michele’s independence after leaving an unfaithful lover.

02 BLAME IT ON ME

Released as the second single and arguably Michele’s best vocal performance on the album, taking blame for a failed relationship that both she and her significant other tried to make work.

03 WHAT YOU DO FEAT. NE-YO

A solid Contemporary R&B duet with Ne-Yo which was released as the third single in which Michele expresses it’s not in only what you say but what you do.

04 ALL I EVER THINK ABOUT

One of the album’s best standout songs where Michele delivers her best sultry vocals about a struggling relationship that she wants to get back to.

05 NOTEBOOK

This infectious and smooth ballad track could’ve easily been a single which has Michele crushing over someone who she can’t find the strength to tell what she’s feeling.

06 I’M OKAY

Closing the album is this piano-driven ballad which finds Michele saying goodbye to a relationship and letting the memories comfort her.

07 PORCELAIN DOLL

While Michele appreciates the love, she firmly proclaims she’s not simple or naive on this empowering female anthem, declaring she’s a full grown woman and not a porcelain doll.

08 MR. RIGHT

A retro-soul track that could easily be taken from the book of Lauryn Hill, finds Michele pouring her heart out to her ideal man.

09 FRAGILE

An uptempo stand-out album cut where Michele tells her significant other not to leave because her heart is fragile.

10 ON MY OWN

This smooth empowering ballad finds Michele declaring she’s a grown-up and have to fall and learn to get up on her own.

11 PLAYIN’ OUR SONG

This Rodney Jerkins-produced uptempo track encourages, uplifts and inspires after moving on from a relationship.

12 ANOTHER ONE

Declaring she’s a grown woman dealing with grown woman things on this standout cut, Michele expresses how her man switches up when his friends come around, giving him the ultimatum: if he wants to stay her man then some things have to change or she’s onto “another one.”

New Music: Ne-Yo - 'Genesis'

The second season of Step Up: High Water got the green light and will debut later this month on the 20th. The official soundtrack for the season will feature three original songs by NE-YO, who plays Sage in the show, the first of which has now been released.

Ne-Yo describes "Genesis" as a purposeful throwback adding:

"Taking it back to the fun and energy of just loving what you're doing. The lyrics speak directly to what Sage is going through, who he is now and who he needs to remember he was."

New Album: Eric Bellinger - 'The Rebirth II'

West Coast singer-songwriter ERIC BELLINGER has dropped the sequel The Rebirth II to his 2014 LP, The Rebirth. 

Serving as a double disc project, containing 32-tracks, The Rebirth II features guest appearances from Chris Brown, OG Parker, The Chicago Kid, Ne-Yo, Brittany B, Jeremih, Nipsey Hussle and more...

The Rebirth II is available on all digital music streaming platforms.

Motown Announces 'Motown Magic' Animated Series + Soundtrack

Motown Records has released a soundtrack album for the Netflix animated series Motown Magic. The album features the Motown hits from the show covered by artists including Ne-Yo, Becky G, BJ the Chicago Kid, Calum Scott, Skylar Grey, Trombone Shorty, as well as Smokey Robinson who serves as the project’s executive music producer.

Motown Magic created by Joshua Wakely & Smokey Robinson is inspired by the music of Motown and follows a wide-eyed eight-year-old who uses his magic paintbrush to bring the street-art decorating his city, Motown, to life.

The show will premiere this coming Tuesday, November 20, exclusively on Netfflix and the soundtrack is now available on all digital music platforms.

SEE THE MOTOWN MAGIC SOUNDTRACK TRACKLISTING BELOW:

1. ABC (Zacary James and Motown Magic Cast)
2. For Once In My Life (Becky G)
3. My Girl (Smokey Robinson)
4. Living For The City (BJ The Chicago Kid)5. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours (Skylar Grey)
6. Ben (Motown Magic Cast featuring Julia Stone)
7. Superstition (NE-YO)
8. I Heard It Through The Grapevine (Calum Scott)
9. Road Runner (Trombone Shorty)
10. He’s Misstra Know-It-All (Motown Magic Cast featuring Jacquez “Quizz” Swanigan)
11. I’ll Be Doggone (Smokey Robinson)
12. The Tracks Of My Tears (Motown Magic Cast featuring Jacquez “Quizz” Swanigan)
13. Reach Out I’ll Be There (Motown Magic Cast)



NE-YO: Album Art for ‘Good Man’ + Tracklisting & New Single “Apology”

Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Ne-Yo has unveiled the cover art and tracklisting for his forthcoming seventh studio album Good Man due for release June 8th via Motown/Compound Entertainment.

The 17 track album features guest appearances from Eric Bellinger, Candice Boyd, Sam Hook, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Bebe Rexha, Stefflon Don and Romeo Santos:

1 Caterpillars 1st (Intro)

2 1 More Shot

3 LA Nights

4 Nights Like These feat. Romeo Santos

5 U Deserve

6 Summertime

7 Push Back feat. Bebe Rexha & Stefflon Don

8 Breathe

9 On Ur Mind feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR

10 Back Chapters

11 Hotbox feat. Eric Bellinger

12 Over U

13 Without U

14 Apology

15 Ocean Sure feat. Candice Boyd & Sam Hook

16 The Struggle (Interlude)

17 Good Man

(Deluxe Edition)

18 Pour Me Up

19 Won’t Be Often

20 Reset the Night

The album is led by the singles “Good Man”, “Push Back” and the latest confessional single “Apology”.

New Video: Ne-Yo - ‘Push Back’ ft. BeBe Rexha & Stefflon Don

Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Ne-Yo has unveiled the visual for his latest single “Push Back” from his forthcoming seventh album Good Man which is slated for a June 8th release date. Produced by frequent collaborators StarGate and features guest appearances from BeBe Rexha & Stefflon Don over a seductive dancehall vibe.

On the song Ne-Yo adds:

“I love a woman who knows how to move. I love a woman that has her own self, her own heart and mind. She’s comfortable with her body. And when her song comes on, she’s gonna get up and move. She’s gonna show you just how confident and comfortable she is. ‘Push Back’ is about these women.

“Push Back” follows after Ne-Yo’s recently released single “Good Man” which has peaked in the top 10 on the Adult R&B Airplay Charts.

New Music: Ne-Yo - ‘Push Back’ ft. BeBe Rexha & Stefflon Don

Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Ne-Yo has unveiled the follow-up single “Push Back” from his forthcoming seventh album Good Man which is slated for a June 8th release date. The song is produced by frequent collaborators StarGate and features guest appearances from BeBe Rexha & Stefflon Don over a seductive dancehall vibe.

On the song Ne-Yo adds:

“I love a woman who knows how to move. I love a woman that has her own self, her own heart and mind. She’s comfortable with her body. And when her song comes on, she’s gonna get up and move. She’s gonna show you just how confident and comfortable she is. ‘Push Back’ is about these women.

“Push Back” follows after Ne-Yo’s recently released single “Good Man” which has peaked in the top 10 on the Adult R&B Airplay Charts.

New Music: Ne-Yo - 'Good Man'

Just in time for Valentine's Day, three-time Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Ne-Yo released his latest single 'Good Man' on all digital music platforms. 'Good Man' samples D'Angelo's 'Untitled (How Does It Feel)' from his classic Voodoo album and was produced by Darhyl 'DJ' Camper.

To celebrate the release of his new single Ne-Yo had a Facebook Live Q&A hosted by Nicky Garcia. You can check out the live feed below!