I posted the .mp3 in this week’s Sunday Soothing Session. Now here goes the official video. I Am… Sasha Fierce (Deluxe Edition) in stores November 23rd.

I had this ready to go in the early AM but decided to hold off until I finished some errands. And good thing I did as my inbox was hit with 10 more joints. This week I’ve got around 30 new/unreleased joints from Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Tank, Usher, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Jay Sean, Lloyd, Lyfe Jennings, Jeremih, Mary J Blige, Sean Garret, Solange and more.

DOWNLOAD: D. Woods – On My Side f. Rick Ross
DOWNLOAD: Ne-Yo – If (prod. Stargate)

Alicia Keys – The Element of Freedom [Artwork]

Alicia Keys – Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart (rmx) f. Avery Storm

Ashley Robles – Never Change f. Cory Gunz

Beyonce – Video Phone (rmx) f. Lady Gaga

Beyonce – Sweet Dreams [A Capella]
- Live in Las Vegas.

Brandy – Stupid in Love (prod. Stargate)
– Check below for Ne-Yo’s reference track (which was done for Rihanna), then a Rihanna x Ne-Yo mix.

Brutha – Love [Video]
- Brutha covers Musiq Soulchild a capella.

Charlie Wilson – Take This Ring

Chris Brown – Crawl [Video]
- Anyone else find it ironic that Christopher had the “other” nude pic bearing chick replace Rihanna in the video?

Chris Brown – Sing Like Me (prod. Los Da Mystro)
- I may not like dude as a person, but his music is undeniable

Diamond – Feels Good f. Lloyd

Jay Sean – Eternity
- Off his upcoming album All Or Nothing, dropping November 24th.

Jay Sean – Do You
- Same as above.

Jeremih – Slow Love Devine [Tags]

Kevin Cossom – Take the Club Ova f. Schlife

Lady Gaga – Telephone f. Beyonce

Leona Lewis – Pulse

Lloyd – Fly Away (prod. Bryan Michael Cox)

Lyfe Jennings – If I Knew Then

Mariah Carey – 100% [NoDJ]

Mary J Blige – I Am (prod. Stargate)
- This originally leaked as Temptation which featured Johnta Austin. Third single off her upcoming album Stronger, which drops 12/22.

Ne-Yo – I Already Know (prod. Stargate)
- This shit needs to be on the radio and/or in the club asap.

Ne-Yo – Stupid in Love [Demo]
- Reference track for Rihanna.

Ne-Yo & Rihanna – Stupid In Love (LowKey Mix)
- Since Low felt Ne-Yo’s reference track (above) held more pain than the actual track that’s found on RiRi’s new album (I agree). He had the idea to mix them both together. Good shit.

R. Kelly – Untitled [Snippets]

Richgirl – Selfish

Rihanna – Rockstar 101 f. Slash
- Rated R drops November 23rd.

Robin Thicke – Sex Therapy [Artwork]

Ryan Leslie in the Studio w/ Swizz Beatz & Drake [Video]

Ryan Leslie – Valentine Live [Video]

Sean Garret – One Life [Demo]
- Reference track for Ciara, as you can tell by the Jazze Pha chants.

Solange – Stillness Is the Move

Tank – I Know What You Want

Tank – What Ya’ll Know About Me

Usher – She Don’t Know (prod. Bangladesh)
- Unfinished version — written by Sean Garrett — that will eventually find it’s way onto Raymond Vs. Raymond.

Shouts to YK, Splash & ThisIsRNB.

DOWNLOAD: Shake’s Sunday Soothing Session (Take 35)

Big Steele gathers a few West Coast artists for his latest joint. I also included a bonus from K.Dot Kendrick Lamar.

DOWNLOAD: Big Steele – Angel f. Jay Rock, G Malone & Ab-Soul | Mediafire
BONUS: Kendrick Lamar – Beyonce [via OS]

Last week I had to take a break as I was too consumed in the NYC lifestyle that I couldn’t get around to putting a collection together. My apologies… but we’re back (and strong as ever). New/unreleased music/videos from the likes of Jagged Edge, Ne-Yo, R. Kelly, Sammie, Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men), Beyonce (and Destiny’s Child), Alicia Keys, Christina Milian, Jordin Sparks, Marques Houston, Mary J Blige, Novel, One Chance, Toni Braxton and more. Grab the two below and hit the jump for the rest.

DOWNLOAD: Ne-Yo – I Feel Good (prod. Stargate)
DOWNLOAD: R. Kelly – Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy f. Snoop Dogg

Akon – Cry Out Of Joy  (Michael Jackson Tribute) [CDQ]

Alicia Keys – Doesn’t Mean a Anything
- I know Mek already posted this, but fuck it… I wanted to user her for the cover haha.

Amerie – Pretty Brown Eyes f. Trey Songz (prod. M-Phazes)
- Look for Amerie’s album, In Love & War to drop on my bornday (November 3rd). Ready is in stores now!

Beyonce – Control (prod. Stargate)

Bridget Kelly (Roc Nation) Talks About Performing w/ Jay-Z [Video]
- The Roc Nation representative talks about performing alongside Jay at Madison Square Garden. Look out for this one…

Christina Milian – Stalker (prod. Tricky Stewart) [Rough]

Christina Milian – Supa Bad Chick (prod. Tricky Stewart) [Rough]

Destiny’s Child – Heart (prod. Scott Storch) [Unreleased]

Jagged Edge – Full Time Lover (prod. Tha Cornaboyz)

Jagged Edge – Tip of My Tongue f. Gucci Mane & Trina

Jeremih – Break Up to Make Up [Video]

Jordin Sparks – Road to Paradise (prod. Stargate) [Unreleased]

Jordin Sparks – Walk the Walk (prod. Stargate) [Unreleased]

Kevin Cossom – I Get Money f. Drake [Full]
- Originally leaked incomplete as Juice.

Kevin Cossom – No Way (prod. The Runners)
- Sounds like a female reference track to me.

Krave – Negative (prod. Kaygee Carlin)

Marques Houston – Thee Interlude f. Omarion
- Off Houston’s new mixture, Sex, Lies & MH.

Mary J Blige – Said & Done (prod. Ryan Leslie)
- Off Mary J’s upcoming album, Stronger. And according to HHNM this could be an unfinished version.

Maxwell – Pretty Wings Live [Video]
- Live on Ellen.

Melanie Fiona – URB Interview [Video]

Ne-Yo – Can’t Shake Loose (prod. Stargate)

Ne-Yo – Nightlife (prod. Stargate) [Rough]

Nicoya – Superman

Novel – Wonderful f. Chrisette Michele

One Chance – Free Fallin’ (prod. T-Town)

Pretty Ricky – Tipsy In Dis Club [Video]

R. Kelly – Piano Lesson [Demo]
- Female reference track.

R. Kelly – Your Girl (prod. Scott Storch) [Snippet]

Rico Love – Make You Famous

Sammie – Depends On Love [Tags]

Sammie – Mafia Music [Video]

Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men) – Love (prod. Kuya)
- White BIIM work on their comeback album, Shawn drops a solo joint.

Shonie – Lights, Camera, Action (prod. Midus)

Tank, Tyrese, Toni Braxton, Jordin Sparks, Omarion, Faith Evans, JoJo, Charlie Wilson, Tamar Braxton & Steve Russell – If You Dream [CDQ]
- Off the More Than a Game OST, which drops September 29th

Toni Braxton – I Hate Love (prod. Stargate)

Toni Braxton – Yesterday
- Lead single off Toni’s upcoming album, Pulse, which is scheduled for a February 2010 release.

Trey Songz’ Road to Stardom [Video]

Whitney Houston – Million Dollar Bill [Video]
Shouts to YK, ThisIsRNB & Splash.

DOWNLOAD: Shake’s Sunday Soothing Session (Take 27)

Hov and Alicia Keys (and Lil Mama?) performing Empire State of Mind during tonight’s VMAs. UPDATE: Hit the jump for performances by Beyonce, Lady Gaga & Pink (via Yardie) as well as Eminem & Tracy Morgan’s skits (via Dre).

PREVIOUS: Kanye West Hearts Taylor Swift (Video)

I’m kidding of course. Shouts to Dre for getting his rip game proper on. I wonder if the Henny had anything to do with this? Either way I’ve gotta applaud Beyonce for her move and bringing Taylor out to finish her speech. Class act. UPDATE: Kanye apologizes.

I told ya’ll I’d be back to my regularly scheduled program with the Soothing Session! This week we’ve got new/unreleased music (and videos) from Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Nivea, Brian McKnight, R. Kelly, Lloyd, Dru Hill, Sammie, Jazmine Sullivan, LeToya Luckett and more. Grab the joints below then hit the jump for the rest… UPDATE: Fixed the Ne-Yo link and edited the cover (now it says Take 24 like is should). Good looks on the heads up everyone.

DOWNLOAD: Lloyd – Pusha (prod. The Runners) [Full]
DOWNLOAD: Joe – Can’t Get Over You

Adrienne Bailon – Superbad

Beyonce – Slow Love [NoDJ]

Brian McKnight – What I’ve Been Waiting For
- Self-produced first singe from BM’s upcoming album, Evolution Of a Man, dropping October 13th (via E1).

Cassie – I Need Love f. K-Young (prod. Rob Holliday)

Christina Milian – I Gotta Get To You [Video]

Day26 – So Good [Video]

Dru Hill – Makin Luv

Esmee Denters – Showcase at Hensen Studios in LA [Video]

Jazmine Sullivan – Fabric of My Life

Jaicko – Oh Yeah (rmx) f. Snoop Dogg (prod. Stereotypes)

Johnta Austin – Burlesque

Jordin Sparks – Colors (prod. Stargate) [Unreleased]
- Leftover from her latest album, Battlefield.

Kristinia DeBarge – Sabotage [Video]
- You can also download the track here. I included it so I could use her for the cover haha.

Leona Lewis – Don’t Let Me Down (prod. Timbaland & Justin Timberlake)
- Written by James Fauntleroy.

LeToya Luckett – Take Away Love f. Estelle
- Off Lady Love, dropping August 25th.

Lloyd – Strapped [NoDJ]
- Off his upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape with DJ Drama.

Marques Houston – Date [Video]

Mary J Blige – Stronger [Video]

Melanie Fiona Recording La Vie En Rose [Video]

Mya – Boss f. Z-Ro

Ne-Yo – I Can Feel You (prod. Chuck Harmony) [Demo]

Nivea – Look Back (prod. Cutfather)
- Dedicated to The-Dream.

R. Kelly – One Day On This Earth [Unreleased]

Sammie – No More (prod. Bryan Michael Cox)

Sammie – Sky’s the Limit [Video]

Sean Kingston – Island Girl

Shakur – Nadda Hoe f. will.i.am

Tank – Can’t Let Love Die [Unreleased]

Tiffany Evans – Cry

Trey Songz – Jessie Maguire Interview [Video]
- Talks about his upcoming album (Ready, September 1st), legendary artists he has wrote records for, and if there will ever be an album (not called Best of Both Worlds) with Drake.

Trey Songz – Obsessed Loser (Songzmix)
- Trey puts his twist on Mariah’s dedication to Eminem, Yuuuuup!

Trey Songz – Say Aah [Unfinished]
- Album version will feature Fabolous. Ready in stores September 1st. Check the artwork x tracklist x snippets here.

Shouts to ThisIsRNB & Splash

DOWNLOAD: Shake’s Sunday Soothing Session (Take 24)

Another OkayRoots production with The Apple Juice Kid. This time he brings along his band The Remix Project for their brand new album Mixtape. They did live instrumental interpretations of your favorite hip hop tracks along with some of their favorites. The artwork was done by Dallas’ own Objektiv One so be looking out for much more from this dope designer as he is now illRoots Familia. Some brand new Freebass 808 (Apple Juice Kid x Suede) is on the way as their first single Rewind featuring Jovi Rockwell of Major Lazer will be dropping soon.

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

01. Tribe Called Quest – Electric Relaxation
02. Snoop Dogg – Drop It Like It’s Hot
03. Scarface – On My Block
04. Nore – Nothin
05. Jay Z – I Just Wanna Luv U
06. Punjabi MC – Beware of the Boys
07. Soho – Hot Music
08. Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Got your Money
09. Talib Kweli – Get By
10. Outkast – Spottieottiedopalicious
11. Big Boi – The Way You Move
12. Ol Dirty Bastard – Shimmy Shimmy Ya
13. Black Sheep – Choice is Yours
14. Digable Planets – Rebirth of Slick
15. The Foreign Exchange – Sincere
16. Destiny’s Child – Girl
17. Elton John – Benny and the Jets
18. Outkast – Prototype
19. Missy Elliot – Get your Freak On
20. Missy Elliot – Work it
21. Amerie – One Thing
22. Beyonce – Crazy in Love

DOWNLOAD: OkayRoots Presents The Remix Project

“I’m so grown up I don’t got one gun on me/Got a sum on me to hire a gun army/Get you spun like laundry…”

Boom. That’s right folks… the Soothing Session is back to it’s regular scheduled program. True… it might be a little later in the day than usual, but it’s still here as promised. This week we’ve got new/unreleased music from Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Usher, Mario, R. Kelly, Nathan, Lloyd, Beyonce and more. And from here on out I’ll try to put together a cover for ya’ll as well. Shake luuh the kids dopegirlz.

DOWNLOAD: Bobby Valentino – Rewind (prod. Tim & Bob) [Unreleased]
WATCH: Anthony Hamilton – Charlene Live [Video]

Amerie – In Love & War Photoshoot [Video]
- For Amerie’s upcoming album, which has been pushed back to November 3rd. A date that she’s happy with and calls special (aka it’s Shake’s birthday).

Beyonce – Poison (prod. Stargate) [Unreleased]

Beyonce – Slow Love [Tags]
- Off Tapemasters Inc’s Future of R&B 28

David Guetta – One Love f. Estelle

Jazmine Sullivan – Fame [Tags]
- Off Tapemasters Inc’s Future of R&B 28

Kevin Cossom – Play House (prod. Hit Boy) [Demo]
- Reference track for Trey Songz (below)

K. Michelle – Fakin It f. Missy Elliot

Lloyd – Pusha [Snippet]

Lloyd – Strapped [Tags]
- Off Lloyd & DJ Drama’s upcoming Gangsta Grillz mixtape.

Mario – Thinkin About You f. Ace Hood (prod. The Runners)

Melanie Fiona – Suite903 Interview [Video]
- Ms. Fiona speaks on her past, present and future as well as the course of her new album. You also get an impromptu performance of Give It To Me Right.

Nathan – Hands Of Time

Ne-Yo – When He’s Here [Unreleased]
- Another (female) reference track from the Soothing Session attendee.

R. Kelly – I Had a Dream [Unreleased]

Tank – I Need (prod. Tim & Bob) [Unreleased]

The-Dream – Zodiac [Demo x Tags]
- Reference track for Nivea. Off Tapemasters Inc’s Future of R&B 28

Trey Songz – Play House [Tags]
- Kevin Cossom’s demo is above. Off Tapemasters Inc’s Future of R&B 28

Trey Songz – Ready [Artwork x Tracklist]

Usher – Be (prod. Ryan Leslie) [Unreleased]

Usher – Cruisin’ (prod. Dre & Vidal) [Unreleased]

Tapemasters Inc Presents The Future of R&B 28 [Mixtape]
Shouts to ThisIsRNB, X & Splash.

DOWNLOAD: Shake’s Sunday Soothing Session (Take 23)