Waka Waka - This Time For Africa 2010 World Cup Official Song

Shakira and South Africa's Freshlyground teamed up to make an incredible song infused with afro-Colombian rhythm, soca and overall African sound. Waka Waka - This Time For Africa delivers the energy and excitement that will ensue the 2010 World Cup hosted in South Africa. The video features some emotional and incredible moments in football - World Cup history.

Nneka - Amazing Artist from Nigeria

I had the great opportunity of seeing Nneka at Joe's Pub a couple of weeks ago (yeah, I know I'm late) and she was phenomenal. Half Nigerian and half German, the girl has soul and heart and depth. Real music. Nneka's EP, The Uncomfortable Truth is available now courtesy of Decon Records. Nneka pours out some actionable words and verbs that really get you thinking and truly move you. "The Uncomfortable Truth," "Hearbeat," "Africans" all really powerful songs with great sounds, reggae, hip hop and soul infused. Get a taste of the performance I witnessed at Joe's Pub below.

Melanie Fiona - "It Kills Me" Video

I absolutely love this song and the video really captures the dramatics and depth of the record. Check it out. Melanie Fiona is the issh for real!

Q-tip and Norah Jones - "I Feel Better"

Really dope new vid from Q-tip and Norah Jones. I love the visual artistry and the way Tip names all the hip hop greats. Check it out..

Wyclef Rocks it Out for Haiti at Green Space

At a private press event in lower Manhattan, earlier this month at the Green Space, Wyclef and Timberland (boots) announced their partnership in donating $2 from every boot sold to people in Haiti. T-shirts designed by kids from Haiti for Wyclef's Yele Haiti non-profit organization will also be sold in all Timberland stores and outlets with proceeds going to the organization. Wyclef rocked it out in a meaningful way and truly turned the place into a party. Check out more pics on my Flickr page.

Maxwell Performs "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) at MSG

Here's the video post I promised to give you a taste of the Maxwell experience at MSG Monday.

Maxwell at Madison Square Garden

I was fortunate enough to witness Maxwell's first time performing at Madison Square Garden arena and the show was absolutely AMAZING! Chrisette Michele and Common warmed up the crowd as openers. When Maxwell came out the crowd was up and ready. He got us grooving to "Dance Wit Me," shaking his hips like whooo! The best concert I have ever been too. I didn't realize how close I would be. He performed hits "Fortunate," "This Woman's Work," "Pretty Wings" among many others. The lights draped him and the band in red as he performed "Bad Habits" and "Til The Cops Come Knockin'." Panties were thrown and given to Maxwell on the stage...he wiped his forehead with a black lace panty threw a white panty over the mic and got down on his knees. It was an extremely sexy and entertaining show. Maxwell got moves and acrobatics like no other. The man glided through the stage threw the mic stand with mic up and down rolled back to the floor and everything! Check out my Flickr page for some amazing photos.

I must say the highlight of the show was first that I touched his hand and second the last performance of the night. So Maxwell performs "Pretty Wings" and feather shaped white confetti comes down..everyone claps and cheers, he goes towards the back of the stage and the lights come down and people begin leaving. However, I know that there is more to come and so do many others as we scream and cheer and yell "encore." After a couple minutes, Maxwell comes out and says "Did y'all hear what happened?" We're all confused and say "no, what happened?" And he says "For real, y'all don't know what happened? Nah, stop playin'...y'all don't know what happened?" We're still confused..then he sings.."It happened the moment...when you were revealed..it was a dream that you should not have been..." We start clapping while he sings acapella then the band comes in and we all go CRAZY singing along. Maxwell had the time of his life and so did we. Check for the "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" performance clip to be posted soon.