Love After War is a collection of songs with lyrics that are most likely about Robin Thicke’s life, his wife and now his son that unfolds over tracks inspired by: ’70s rock/soul (“An Angel On Each Arm”, which sounds like a ’70s action film theme song);  ’70s funk (“The New Generation”, which has the funkiest horns, bassline and an organ to boot); classical music (“Never Give Up”); smooth jazz R&B (“Love After War”); ’90s slow jams (“Mission”); Latin rhythms (Lovely Lady); ’60s pop (Full Time Believer) and more.

Voted the 60th greatest song of all time by Rolling Stone, this classic first brought to prominence by Al Green was just recently added to The National Recording Registry at The Library of Congress. Al and Tina up first with more covers after the jump. Little did anyone know what was just around the corner for Tina when she released her cover of this classic in 1983.

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This single has been buzzing around the Caribbean for a while, so Tarrus decided to shoot a video for it. Superman is a remake of Robin Thicke’s original and is off his latest album, Contagious.

If you haven’t heard it, hit the jump for the original and let us know which version you prefer.

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A must watch interview with Andre Harrell founder of Uptown Records. Sage advice, and truthfully, listening to Andre should give every indication as to why Uptown and his other ventures have been as successful as they have been.

Secret Garden from the "Back On The Block" album

Last week was quite the week for the remix. While I’m an advocate of creativity and stamping your own individuality to a song, I do have boundaries when it comes to certain songs. The other week I was glad to see artists coming together for the relief efforts in Haiti however the remake of “We Are the World” shouldn’t have been the song they rallied behind. I can’t say the remix didn’t have “any” hopeful moments but honestly the bad faded out the good efforts. I, like many fans, probably agree with Jay’s statement given to MTV about the remake efforts.

“I’m a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that’s going on in Haiti. … So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but We Are the World is [musically] untouchable like Thriller is untouchable.  It was a valiant effort, but for me, it’s gonna be untouchable.”

Truthfully, there are some songs that just have a magic. Maybe the stars are perfectly aligned or Jupiter just happens to rise in Leo’s moon – hell, I don’t know, but they have a timeless, “Sistine Chapel” appeal to them. In this case, “We Are The World” happens to be one of those songs. Unfortunately, when you touch a song of that caliber, it can lose the magic and take an awful turn as we saw in that remake. Another song that’s been placed on the assembly line for a “spit shine” remix is (more…)

Hola GFM fam,

It’s your girl WestStyle Chronicles signing in from my “sex therapy” with Robin Thicke in the ATL – gosh, I love my job!!! With long lines and a pretty thick crowd (no pun intended), that wasn’t going to stop your girl from getting the “up close” for this anticipated performance. Plus, I didn’t have to stand in the line. Lol!!!

Dressed in usual sophistication, Thicke wasted no time in ripping the stage and telling his female clientele to “Shake It For Daddy”. We can all guess who “Daddy” is. From start to finish, his performance had a lot of energy. From every song to every word, the audience was with him. The only thing I regret is that he never sang his single “Sex Therapy” but aside from that, it was a great experience. Here are some clips from the great concert.

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New joint from Robin produced by Polow Da Don. What do you think about it?

Jennifer Hudson came through Atlanta’s Fox Theater last night with Robin Thicke, and surprise guests Fantasia and Jennifer Holliday. The tour is receiving rave reviews across the country, with the ATL show apparently being one of the best.

Check out the clips below for a taste of Jennifer and Fantasia killin’ it. If you’ve had a chance to catch the tour, let us know what you thought about it. Check out more, including a Dreamgirls performance from the 1982 Tony’s after the jump and “the Jennifers” performing together.

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Shout out to Sonia Murray for the clip.

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