Music Matters Daily: Stacey Barthe and Common 'Live for Today'

Plus, Tiara Thomas sings about her "Best Kept Secret."

Music Matters Artist Headline Music Festival - As the season for festival announcements continue to grow, the decision on which to attend gets increasingly harder. The line up for Sasquatch! 2015 will further intesify that choice as Music Matters artists continue to headline this years music festival scene. Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Schoolboy Q will all hit the stage at Memorial Day Weekend in George, Washington. Get your tickets online soon. -George Chapman, Jr. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

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Music Matters Artist Headline Music Festival - As the season for festival announcements continue to grow, the decision on which to attend gets increasingly harder. The line up for Sasquatch! 2015 will further intesify that choice as Music Matters artists continue to headline this years music festival scene. Ab-Soul, Kendrick Lamar, and Schoolboy Q will all hit the stage at Memorial Day Weekend in George, Washington. Get your tickets online soon. -George Chapman, Jr. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

Jessie J On Jimmy Kimmel - Jimmy Kimmel has made it one our favorite past times to take the meanest tweets about some of the worlds biggest celebs and make them read it aloud on national television. This week on his series "Mean Tweets," Kimmel put Jessie J, Drake, and lots more on the chopping block for your viewing pleasure. Check out the hilarious segment here to find out how Jessie J reacted to her tweet.(Photo: Jimmy Kimmel Live)

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Jessie J On Jimmy Kimmel - Jimmy Kimmel has made it one our favorite past times to take the meanest tweets about some of the worlds biggest celebs and make them read it aloud on national television. This week on his series "Mean Tweets," Kimmel put Jessie J, Drake, and lots more on the chopping block for your viewing pleasure. Check out the hilarious segment here to find out how Jessie J reacted to her tweet.(Photo: Jimmy Kimmel Live)

LuKe James To Kick Off Grammy Weekend In LA - The biggest night in music is fast approaching and Luke James is helping to kick it off like only he can. The Grammy nominated musician will be performing at a very special Grammy Music Matters Showcase in LA this Friday. Alongside the soulful crooner, Antonique Smith and the Vine popular Avery Wilson are also slated to perform.(Photo: CBS/Eric McCandless /Landov)

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LuKe James To Kick Off Grammy Weekend In LA - The biggest night in music is fast approaching and Luke James is helping to kick it off like only he can. The Grammy nominated musician will be performing at a very special Grammy Music Matters Showcase in LA this Friday. Alongside the soulful crooner, Antonique Smith and the Vine popular Avery Wilson are also slated to perform.(Photo: CBS/Eric McCandless /Landov)

Singer Drops New Single Featuring 'Glory' Rapper - Stacey Barthe is all about making statements in her new single with Golden Globe winner Common. The soothing track tackles the idea of living for today, and hoping for a brighter tomorrow. Check out the philosophical track here while saving your coins for her new album BEcoming, dropping on March 3.-- George Chapman, Jr. (Photos from Left: Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesDimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

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Singer Drops New Single Featuring 'Glory' Rapper - Stacey Barthe is all about making statements in her new single with Golden Globe winner Common. The soothing track tackles the idea of living for today, and hoping for a brighter tomorrow. Check out the philosophical track here while saving your coins for her new album BEcoming, dropping on March 3.-- George Chapman, Jr. (Photos from Left: Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesDimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

Tiara Thomas Gets Sexy in 'Best Kept Secret' - Things quickly heat up in Tiara Thomas's new music video "Best Kept Secret." The singer, who's usually cute and comfortable, is sexy and seductive in the visuals for the song, which talks about keeping her love life private. Giving the illusion that she's being followed by a personal camera man, we travel through her sheets to the beach in this romantic journey. Watch her bare it all here.(Photo: Kre8tive Works LLC)

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Tiara Thomas Gets Sexy in 'Best Kept Secret' - Things quickly heat up in Tiara Thomas's new music video "Best Kept Secret." The singer, who's usually cute and comfortable, is sexy and seductive in the visuals for the song, which talks about keeping her love life private. Giving the illusion that she's being followed by a personal camera man, we travel through her sheets to the beach in this romantic journey. Watch her bare it all here.(Photo: Kre8tive Works LLC)

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Estelle Joins Gladys Knight, Martina McBride for New Show - Estelle traveled from the U.K. to Tennessee to help her new gal pal Martina McBride launch her digital music show Skyville Live. The first show featured both Estelle and the legendary Gladys Knight, who performed their individual hits, as well as collaborations on songs like Knight's "Midnight Train to Georgia." Estelle said of the show, "It's a new day. It's a new field and I'd rather be on the cutting edge of it."(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Estelle Joins Gladys Knight, Martina McBride for New Show - Estelle traveled from the U.K. to Tennessee to help her new gal pal Martina McBride launch her digital music show Skyville Live. The first show featured both Estelle and the legendary Gladys Knight, who performed their individual hits, as well as collaborations on songs like Knight's "Midnight Train to Georgia." Estelle said of the show, "It's a new day. It's a new field and I'd rather be on the cutting edge of it."(Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Joey Bada$ Performs 'Like Me' - Fresh off his stint  Down Under, Joey Bada$ returned to the states to continue his non-stop promo for his long awaited new project, B4.DA.$. Along that ride, he's stopped in at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform his single "Like Me" with fellow music matters artist BJ the Chicago Kid. Watch the passionate performance here.(Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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Joey Bada$ Performs 'Like Me' - Fresh off his stint  Down Under, Joey Bada$ returned to the states to continue his non-stop promo for his long awaited new project, B4.DA.$. Along that ride, he's stopped in at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform his single "Like Me" with fellow music matters artist BJ the Chicago Kid. Watch the passionate performance here.(Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

Jessie J to Tour in Australia - Jessie J is aiming to take over 2015. Already nominated for her first Grammy for her chart-topping single "Bang Bang," the British powerhouse is also taking on Down Under by heading to The Voice as a guest judge as well as kicking off a tour. The Australian leg of her tour launches in March with stops in Sydney, Melbourne and surrounding concert venues. Tickets go on sale next Friday (Jan. 23). (Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

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Jessie J to Tour in Australia - Jessie J is aiming to take over 2015. Already nominated for her first Grammy for her chart-topping single "Bang Bang," the British powerhouse is also taking on Down Under by heading to The Voice as a guest judge as well as kicking off a tour. The Australian leg of her tour launches in March with stops in Sydney, Melbourne and surrounding concert venues. Tickets go on sale next Friday (Jan. 23). (Photo: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

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Kendrick Lamar Pays Tribute to Slain Men of Color - K Dot may have been under fire for recent comments about Black people in America, but he is quickly looking to redeem himself in a new song with Canadian artist Jonathan Emile. "Heaven Help Dem" serves as an ode to the many cases of young men whom have lost their lives to police brutality while Lamar focuses on the violence he experienced growing up in LA. Check it out here. (Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

K. Michelle Set to Perform In NOLA - K. Michelle is hooking up with fellow R&B singer Tyrese to bring a little more soul to New Orleans. The two artists are headed to Baton Rouge, La., to perform at the River Center on Feb. 15. Tickets are going for $25 on Ticketmaster only.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

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K. Michelle Set to Perform In NOLA - K. Michelle is hooking up with fellow R&B singer Tyrese to bring a little more soul to New Orleans. The two artists are headed to Baton Rouge, La., to perform at the River Center on Feb. 15. Tickets are going for $25 on Ticketmaster only.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

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Kendrick Lamar Gets Top Billing at Bonnaroo - It's music festival announcement season and we’ve got all the deets on the artist you want to see and where. The latest announcement is from Bonnaroo, the music and arts festival going down in Manchester, Tenn. from June 11 -14. Some of the major acts set to hit the stage are Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino along with 100+ performers. Check out the complete list here, and buy your tickers this weekend on the Bonaroo site.(Photo: Angelo Merendino/Getty Images)

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Kendrick Lamar Gets Top Billing at Bonnaroo - It's music festival announcement season and we’ve got all the deets on the artist you want to see and where. The latest announcement is from Bonnaroo, the music and arts festival going down in Manchester, Tenn. from June 11 -14. Some of the major acts set to hit the stage are Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino along with 100+ performers. Check out the complete list here, and buy your tickers this weekend on the Bonaroo site.(Photo: Angelo Merendino/Getty Images)

Tiara Thomas and Wale Make Up in NYC - We can all recall that the first time we heard Wale’s “Bad” with newcomer Tiara Thomas. The catchy song that sheds light on the trials of casual sex without feelings became the official song of spring 2013 to only then be replaced all together by Rihanna’s vocals. So what happened? The two had a public feud and haven’t been right until now. This weekend the two reunited in New York City during a performance and rekindled their friendship for the 'Gram. Watch it here.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Tiara Thomas and Wale Make Up in NYC - We can all recall that the first time we heard Wale’s “Bad” with newcomer Tiara Thomas. The catchy song that sheds light on the trials of casual sex without feelings became the official song of spring 2013 to only then be replaced all together by Rihanna’s vocals. So what happened? The two had a public feud and haven’t been right until now. This weekend the two reunited in New York City during a performance and rekindled their friendship for the 'Gram. Watch it here.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Big K.R.I.T. and Trinidad James Address Race in 'Black Man' - K.R.I.T. has been unapologetically vocal this past year regarding racial injustices in America and holding his fellow celebrities accountable for their silence. Now, he and Trinidad James are putting their passions to good use and putting it in the music. Dropping “Black Man (U.N.I.T.Y),” the two rap openly about the need for races to come together while calling out Black men to stay hopeful and push forward. The song, which embodies the spirit of civil rights activism and a conscious awakening, touches all the right notes as it’s both timely and profound. Listen to it here. (Photo: Trindad James via Soundcloud/Gold Gang)

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Big K.R.I.T. and Trinidad James Address Race in 'Black Man' - K.R.I.T. has been unapologetically vocal this past year regarding racial injustices in America and holding his fellow celebrities accountable for their silence. Now, he and Trinidad James are putting their passions to good use and putting it in the music. Dropping “Black Man (U.N.I.T.Y),” the two rap openly about the need for races to come together while calling out Black men to stay hopeful and push forward. The song, which embodies the spirit of civil rights activism and a conscious awakening, touches all the right notes as it’s both timely and profound. Listen to it here. (Photo: Trindad James via Soundcloud/Gold Gang)

Macklemore Joins Oscar the Grouch for 'Thrift Shop' Remix - Not everybody is lucky enough to get to Sesame Street. But Macklemore did, and he spit a few bars with Oscar the Grouch for a remix to “Thrift Shop.” Rapping about the glory of trash while sitting in a trash can, Macklemore took his career to all new heights. Watch Macklemore’s entire visit here and find out which other hip hop stars found their way on Sesame Street.(Photos: Sesame Workshop Productions)

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Macklemore Joins Oscar the Grouch for 'Thrift Shop' Remix - Not everybody is lucky enough to get to Sesame Street. But Macklemore did, and he spit a few bars with Oscar the Grouch for a remix to “Thrift Shop.” Rapping about the glory of trash while sitting in a trash can, Macklemore took his career to all new heights. Watch Macklemore’s entire visit here and find out which other hip hop stars found their way on Sesame Street.(Photos: Sesame Workshop Productions)

Singer Teams Up With Chris Brown - Sevyn Streeter teamed up with her boss and friend C. Breezy again to bring us her new up-tempo single "Don't Kill the Fun." Now she's ready to follow up the track that's gaining momentum on the iTunes music chart with visuals. All about having fun and living in the moment, the video is sure to have a few eight-counts from the two dancers. Check out the trailer here, the full clip is expected to drop today.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Singer Teams Up With Chris Brown - Sevyn Streeter teamed up with her boss and friend C. Breezy again to bring us her new up-tempo single "Don't Kill the Fun." Now she's ready to follow up the track that's gaining momentum on the iTunes music chart with visuals. All about having fun and living in the moment, the video is sure to have a few eight-counts from the two dancers. Check out the trailer here, the full clip is expected to drop today.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Jessie J Joins The Voice Australia - Jessie J may be a true Brit at heart, but she's heading Down Under to help some talented hopefuls. The Grammy-nominated singer confirmed that she's heading back to Australia to join their next season of The Voice. She will be joined by other judges Ricky Martin, Delta Goodrem, and rock stars Joel and Benji Maden. Jessie is replacing Kylie Minogue, who left after one season due to a world tour. (Photo: Jessie J via Instagram)

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Jessie J Joins The Voice Australia - Jessie J may be a true Brit at heart, but she's heading Down Under to help some talented hopefuls. The Grammy-nominated singer confirmed that she's heading back to Australia to join their next season of The Voice. She will be joined by other judges Ricky Martin, Delta Goodrem, and rock stars Joel and Benji Maden. Jessie is replacing Kylie Minogue, who left after one season due to a world tour. (Photo: Jessie J via Instagram)

Ab-Soul Joins Short Dawg in 'Addiction' Video - Ab-Soul knows a thing or two about "Addiction." Just watch him and fellow rapper Short Dawg deal with their vices in the new video for the single. In the video, the rappers are in a tryst with plenty of women ready to fulfill their fantasies. Check it all out here. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

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Ab-Soul Joins Short Dawg in 'Addiction' Video - Ab-Soul knows a thing or two about "Addiction." Just watch him and fellow rapper Short Dawg deal with their vices in the new video for the single. In the video, the rappers are in a tryst with plenty of women ready to fulfill their fantasies. Check it all out here. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)

Big Sean Supports Donda House in Chicago - Detroit rapper Big Sean stopped in the Chi to support his G.O.O.D. Music fam Kanye West at the Donda's House Foundation "Behind the Mic" Q&A series. The creative director of Donda's House, Che "Rhymefest" Smith, moderated the discussion and was sure to ask questions about Big Sean's upcoming album. The rapper also gave advice to the young crowd and paid a special tribute to his late grandmother. Read more of what Big Sean shared during the intimate gathering here.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Big Sean Supports Donda House in Chicago - Detroit rapper Big Sean stopped in the Chi to support his G.O.O.D. Music fam Kanye West at the Donda's House Foundation "Behind the Mic" Q&A series. The creative director of Donda's House, Che "Rhymefest" Smith, moderated the discussion and was sure to ask questions about Big Sean's upcoming album. The rapper also gave advice to the young crowd and paid a special tribute to his late grandmother. Read more of what Big Sean shared during the intimate gathering here.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Lecrae Performs 'Welcome to America' on The Tonight Show - Grammy-nominated Christian rapper Lecrae gave an electric performance of his thought-provoking track "Welcome to America" on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. The song is featured on his critically acclaimed album Anomaly. Watch it here.  (Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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Lecrae Performs 'Welcome to America' on The Tonight Show - Grammy-nominated Christian rapper Lecrae gave an electric performance of his thought-provoking track "Welcome to America" on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. The song is featured on his critically acclaimed album Anomaly. Watch it here.  (Photo: Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

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Jessie J and Luke James's 'Bang Bang' in Jamaica - Love is still blossoming for Music Matters couple Jessie J and Luke James. The talented pair openly share their affection for each other on social media and recently turned a lot of heads because of their photo together in their skivvies while vacation in Jamaica. Too much? Definitely not. Keep all the cuteness coming. (Photo: Jessie J via Instagram)

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Jessie J and Luke James's 'Bang Bang' in Jamaica - Love is still blossoming for Music Matters couple Jessie J and Luke James. The talented pair openly share their affection for each other on social media and recently turned a lot of heads because of their photo together in their skivvies while vacation in Jamaica. Too much? Definitely not. Keep all the cuteness coming. (Photo: Jessie J via Instagram)

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