VIDEO FAB: "Black Gold" By Esperanza Spalding ft. Algebra Blessett + J. Cole & Nicki Minaj DISCUSS Their Grammy Nods

Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding is back with a visual for "Black Gold" featuring Algebra Blessett.  Also, J. Cole and Nicki Minaj participated in a web series about their road to the Grammys.  Watch both inside.....

Eclectic jazz songstress Esperanza Spalding had just dropped a visual for "Black Gold", the vivacious first single from her upcoming album, Radio Music Society (due March 20th).  The song is a triumphant testimony of empowerment and features guest vocals from neo-soul songbird Algebra Blessett.

Talking about her new album, Esperanza said,

"Originally I thought it would be fun to release a double album.  One disc with an intimate, subtle exploration of chamber works and a second one in which jazz musicians explore song forms and melodies that are formatted more along the lines of what we would categorize as "pop songs." Those are the two things that really interest me, and it intrigues me to think about different presentation approaches while writing each kind of song."

Watch "Black Gold" here:

 

Also in music.....

J. Cole and Nicki Minaj, who are both competing for Best New Artist at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on February 12, recently participated in video series by Pepsi and Pandora about their road to the Grammys.

J.Cole shared,

“Being the first artist signed to Roc Nation, there’s a lot of pressure that rides on it, a lot of expectations. That’s how I work, I work off motivation. I’m about to really kill the game ’cause I’m prepared.”

And Nicki revealed,

“I’m not going to be nervous about winning ’cause I really don’t think I’m gonna win anything. “I know eventually in my career I’m gonna have Grammys. This year is just about being nominated and feeling grateful.”

Watch J. Cole here:

Watch Nicki here:

BONUS:

Watch Nicki's Grammy promo with host LL Cool J

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I love Esperanza Spalding!!

I love Esperanza Spalding!! Ive never heard of Algebra Blessett but I will be looking for her music. Love this song and vid!!! And I love both these ladies style... I wonder if this post was by itself would it have gotten as many views without J. Cole and Nicki Minaj. Not hating, just wondering. ...for I am fearfully and wonderfully made... Psalm 139:14 Follow me on twitter @icykicy #ifollowback
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"Black Gold"a story to be

"Black Gold"a story to be told from generation to generation. Heart and soul truth that is birth in us daily.
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I'm confused... how are you

I'm confused... how are you going to have that beautiful video by Esperanza and Algebra with Jay Cole and Nikki Minaj?
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I love Black Gold!!!!

I love Black Gold!!!!
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I like J Cole, there's

I like J Cole, there's something likeable about him. I really hope he wins! Gabarj's ugly ass needs to jump of a damn cliff, she is so ANNOYING! Everything about her. The WORST Femcee to ever touch the mic. From her stupid ass face, to her nursery rhyme raps to herugly, fake, forced image, i've never despised an artist as much as i do her. Ugh! She really irritates me.... Loves Esperanza, looking forward to watching the vid later!
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I like J Cole, there's

I like J Cole, there's something likeable about him. I really hope he wins! Gabarj's ugly ass needs to jump of a damn cliff, she is so ANNOYING! Everything about her. The WORST Femcee to ever touch the mic. From her stupid ass face, to her nursery rhyme raps to herugly, fake, forced image, i've never despised an artist as much as i do her. Ugh! She really irritates me.... Loves Esperanza, looking forward to watching the vid later!
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Typo... *off *her ugly

Typo... *off *her ugly
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Esperanze i was waiting to

Esperanze i was waiting to see atleast one positive artist dag... like had to read 15 gutter folks to get to one classy one damn black people
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Typo... *off *her ugly

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*Off *Her ugly

*Off *Her ugly
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*Off *Her ugly

*Off *Her ugly
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I like J Cole, there's

I like J Cole, there's something likeable about him. I really hope he wins! Gabarj's ugly ass needs to jump of a damn cliff, she is so ANNOYING! Everything about her. The WORST Femcee to ever touch the mic. From her stupid ass face, to her nursery rhyme raps to herugly, fake, forced image, i've never despised an artist as much as i do her. Ugh! She really irritates me.... Loves Esperanza, looking forward to watching the vid later!
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I like J Cole, there's

I like J Cole, there's something likeable about him. I really hope he wins! Gabarj's ugly ass needs to jump of a damn cliff, she is so ANNOYING! Everything about her. The WORST Femcee to ever touch the mic. From her stupid ass face, to her nursery rhyme raps to herugly, fake, forced image, i've never despised an artist as much as i do her. Ugh! She really irritates me.... Loves Esperanza, looking forward to watching the vid later!
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*Off *Her ugly

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lmao when you see Esperanza

lmao when you see Esperanza and then you see Nicki, Nicki looks disgusting, like a porn slut. I am buying Esperanza's album. Nicki can keep her shit
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Did Nicki get work don on her

Did Nicki get work don on her face , she talking through her teeth and her face is not moving at all.
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def a new Esperanza Spalding

def a new Esperanza Spalding fan!!!!!! I like J cole too. I will support both of them..... Niki is just ugh.
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Great Message,but I Hate the

Great Message,but I Hate the song.....
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I am BLACK GOLD.... My child

I am BLACK GOLD.... My child is BLACK GOLD. God created us in his image & the oldest human fossils found on earth was in AFRICA. We are the first and original humans. However the race that was created through evolution...you know..from ape to caveman, don't want us to know they come from apes we come from the garden of Eden, made in the creators image. Imagine the caveman tricky everyone into hating Gods image. SMH
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And then a snake spoke and it

And then a snake spoke and it was over
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Esperanza and Algebra are

Esperanza and Algebra are talented and I love the song. Too many people are used to half dressed and touching themselves as entertainment.
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I only liked the intro to the

I only liked the intro to the Black Gold song. I could live w/o the song.
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Every time I hear or see

Every time I hear or see J.Cole I always seem to brighten up, idk there is something about him. I love this guy, love his music, I really hope he wins, he definitely deserves it. COLE WORLD BABY!!!!!!
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Now nicki got boobs, butt and

Now nicki got boobs, butt and nose done but what she really need to focus on is her damn teeth...oooo weeeee her teeth are too big to the tenth power...it's like im seeing 3D
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Hey check this clip out !!!!

Hey check this clip out !!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K7BZMCNDzs&sns=fb ENJOY *naghty grin*
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I need to find one of those

I need to find one of those Black Gold African History books... I really want&need to read it.
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Espseranza is talented and

Espseranza is talented and beautiful. I wish YBF would focus more on people like her.
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good luck j cole, im routing

good luck j cole, im routing for you. he has so much talent. good mix of substance and mainstream stuff that sells on the radio. if nicki wins which she most likely will, im gonna literally throw my tv out. and why is she in the new artist category? she was out and popular around last year's grammys....
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Nicki is so FAKE! Hate her

Nicki is so FAKE! Hate her personality and that fake ass voice! ugh Esperanza and Algebra are terrific! Good luck to J Cole.
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This video is awesome. From

This video is awesome. From the young father to the beautiful young men he's raising... I love it. Disappointedly, it won't get as many views as say a "Stupid Hoe" video though.
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lil kim Got a Grammy ......

lil kim Got a Grammy ...... Yawn next and nicki kills me "A GIRL FROM THE HOOD GETTING A GRAMMY" ITS ALREADY BEEN DONE HUNNY!
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LOVE THE SONG!!! Nicki Minaj,

LOVE THE SONG!!! Nicki Minaj, just have a fuckin sit! God will not punish us music lovers by giving you a grammy.You done did lost your mind thinking that you will get any at all. Go on with your BET awards, that is all you will ever get! BYE
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Cole is nominated for a

Cole is nominated for a Grammy, ain't that something. Mad respect for that dude, his stories are realistic and some are hilarious. People should listen to his stuff before judging. You expect all rappers to be on some thuggin tip... "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world". He's an intelligent rapper, but mixes it up with some ignorant type of music, which the radio seems to love. Anywho, I think he's pretty dope. Esperanza was the highlight of last years show by overthrowing the BS in her category. We got to see the other artists for the salty ego maniacs they were for a second. It was a refreshing experience.
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Y'all wrong. Cole is the biz,

Y'all wrong. Cole is the biz, you either get it or hate it. He's on of them rappers. Esperanza was the highlight of last years show, she stole the show by overthrowing the BS in her category. I swear if Nicki wins a Grammy, that's confirmation the end is near.
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J COLE is a copy cat rapper,

J COLE is a copy cat rapper, and very corney. love Black Gold!!!
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Damn man I ALMOST CRIEDDD

Damn man I ALMOST CRIEDDD WHEN I SAW ESPERANZA/ALGEBRA video!!!As strong and power as i am...yes black women, Letsgetit almost shed a tear watching that video!!!Beautifullll just beautifulllllllllll!!!!!!!But watch white people call it "Afro Centric" and try to make it out to be racist, because they HATE WHEN BLACK PEOPLE UPLIFT THEMSELVES AND HAVE A FEELING OF SELF PRIDEEEEEEE!!!!!!Always have and always will. Then i stroll down and saw J-cole and Nicki Minaj silly asses!!!And j-cole use to be a nice rapper now they got his ass talking about beating the pussy up and money like goddamn man. Niggas sell they soul quick!!!!! B.E.T i mean Viacom better have Esperanza VIDEO AS NUMBER 111111111111111111 ON THE COUNTDOWN for black history month....or we need to burn mutha fucka downnnn shout down B.E.T once and for all!!Cause they playing games man...
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black gold!! will definitely

black gold!! will definitely be giving that to my son to watch. nice!
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Just when I'm about to fall

Just when I'm about to fall down with all the Tyler Perry and the Z-Listers....... YBF brings me BACK to life with this posting on Esperanza Spalding !!!!! Esperanza Spalding is AMAZING!!!!!! I LOVE HER! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! J COLE will NOT win. He is delusional. Rappers never win that Category. And J Cole is not that great anyway. And he's corny!
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I like the fact that

I like the fact that Esperanza brings something different and refreshing to music today; I've been a fan of Algebra's for a while now. J-Cole can GET IT--and he's talented. Nikki's talented too, even though some of her antics are too much for me. I wish all of them well though.
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If J Cole wins, then it's a

If J Cole wins, then it's a good look for hiphop and people with working brain cells. If Nicki wins, it's proof that gimmicks and lack of substance is winning. Then again look at the state of the music business right now, it's like how 80s music use to be outside of MJ, Prince, and a few others. Pure over the top imagery and disposable music!
flawda's picture

Beautiful, beautiful song!

Beautiful, beautiful song! This really warms my spirits so much! #BlackPeopleAreValuable!!! *smiles*
Ivy's picture

Esperanza and Algebra are

Esperanza and Algebra are talented and beautiful and I love the song and video.
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