XLR8R — Independent labels Darker Than Wax, based in Singapore, and France's Cascade imprint have teamed up on the forthcoming Feelings in Colour compilation. As a preview to the 17-track release (due out in mid-June), we have ''I Need You... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — The internet went into an outrage today when a big announcement was unveiled.  Concerthotels.com revealed which rock/pop singers have the greatest recorded vocal ranges.  At the top of the list is the not completely surprising:  Axl Rose. Mariah C... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — The Producers: Brian Grazer got help from Mick Jagger to produce a biopic of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, with at least a dozen hits, including his five favorites.It took producer Brian Grazer more than a dozen years — and an assist from Mic... more info

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ContactMusic — Aloe Blacc found acting more challenging than making music.The 'I Need a Dollar' hitmaker is set to star in the upcoming James Brown biopic 'Get on... more info

ContactMusic — Director Tate Taylor had his work cut out trying to convince Chadwick Boseman to portray the late James Brown in a new biopic, because the actor was... more info

ContactMusic — Reclusive soul man D'angelo will join Aloe Blacc and Angelique Kidjo, among others, for an upcoming all-star tribute to James Brown at the Hollywood... more info

Soul Sides — J-Zone talks about his favorite drum breaks. DJ Cable puts together a great video mix of ATCQ songs/videos. Jefferson Mao interviews former Def Jam publicist Bill Adler (dude is a straight legend).Everything you ever wanted to know about the makin... more info

ContactMusic — The trailer has been released for the upcoming James Brown biopic, Get On Up, which promises to bring the greatly adored "Godfather of Soul" back to... more info

Stereogum — After years stuck in production purgatory, James Brown’s biopic, Get On Up, is finally coming out this year. The film is directed by Tate Taylor of The Help, produced by Mick Jagger, and stars Chadwick Boseman, who recently played Jackie Robinson i... more info