New Video: "Picture Perfect" (Eric Roberson featuring Phonte)

Eric Roberson's joint "Picture Perfect," which features Phonte has finally gotten the visual treatment. While the single dropped earlier in the summer, it's nice to see that an official video has been put together by director Derrick Savage. With that said, check out the black and white visual below and lookout for Eric's forthcoming album this fall!

Amazing Cover: "Use Somebody" (Loick Essien)

Artist on the rise Loick Essien has dropped another solid cover to youtube and this time it is of the Kings of Leon joint "Use Somebody." While I think he overdid it on the vocal runs a bit, he offers up a nice take on "Use Somebody" and he definitely has some vocal shops on him. Watch his cover below and Enjoy!

Interview: Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona recently caught up with A-J-A  after one of her performance on the Heineken x Roc Nation Red Star Access tour that she is currently on promoting her forthcoming album "The MF Life." During their interview, Melanie talked about performing,the  latest music, her fashion sense, and so much more. Peep the fun interview below and lookout for her forthcoming release later this fall!

Live Video of the Day: "I Am" (Mary J. Blige)

One of my favorite joints from Mary J. Blige's last studio album "Strong With Each Tear" was his thumping smooth joint "I Am." While it was released as a single and did rather well, in my opinion, it is one of her best joints in the last few years. With that said, peep her performance of "I Am" below and Enjoy!

Can I Possible Smash Any More News Into ONE Blog Post...

Happy Thursday All,

Wow! I know I've been very silent lately. We've been battling infections--we thought they were allergies but turned into infections. I've been on an antibiotic for about 2-3 days now and offspring is going on an antibiotic and husband is trying to keep sore throat from needing to go to the doctor. Life is far from boring.

NEW THING-- I am on Twitter now. Yep, I finally decided to just go ahead. I'm still trying to find my way...but you can find me on there @WriteBethanyBethany --profile has a pretty purple background (very fantasy looking, kinda romantic, so I thought it worked. Don't have a background of my own to load up at this point).  The Twitter Feed can be found in the right hand margin of my blog.

I'm prepping for the Lone Star Conference--yes it's right around the corner--October 15, 2011--but there is still time to sign up to go! Beadmore Designs and authors Tess St. John (Adult Romantic Suspense, Historical and Mystery), Téa Trelawny (Adult Erotic Romance) and Christie Craig (Adult Contemporary Romance), are teaming up with me to donate a prize basket for the Conference. You won't know details unless you come. Plus there's keynote speaker Alexandra Sokoloff, 3 agents and an editor coming! This is going to be a really fun conference. It's my third year going and I've had fun at the other two.

What's going on with you?

Have A Terrific Thursday!

Song of the Day: "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" (Marvin Gaye)

"Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" - Marvin Gaye

• Writers: Marvin Gaye and James Nyx, Jr.
• Producers: Marvin Gaye
• Record Label: Tamla
• "Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)" was released in 1971 from What's Going On.
• It reached #9 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Singles and #1 on Billboard's R&B Charts.

Second Listen: "Flyin' High ( In The Friendly Sky)" (Marvin Gaye)

Since this year marks' the 40th aniversary of Marvin Gaye's monumental and groundbreaking concept album " What's Going On," it's important for those less familiar with the album to get familiar with the album past its title track. With that said, take a first listen, or second listen to Gaye's classic "Flyin' High (In The Friendly Sky)." Listen below and Enjoy!