ROE once laid down background vocals on Usher’s Raymond v. Raymond (“Papers”) album and contributed songwriting placements on tracks for Sevyn Streeter, Chloe x Halle, Kash Doll, and Kiana Ledé. With all her in-studio experiences combined, she still missed the element of doing things on her own terms as a frontwoman. All that changes with
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Emerging singer Q has released a studio version of “If You Care,” which he first performed for his COLORS. The song was produced by Q and co-written by Steven Marsden. The wavering track discusses the feeling of being loved from afar and wanting that love to be reciprocated. For Q, this could be physically, mentally, or
LaTocha, a member of the legendary group Xscape, has returned to her gospel roots with her new song “Full Time Love,” produced by Big MaKK. The inspirational tune tells the story of a person giving God thanks for always being there for them especially in times where they were masking their pain. It also details
Desduné, the son of award-winning actress/director Regina King, takes a funkadelic approach on his debut single “Work It Out.” The track holds tight to the nostalgic favoring of the ’70s disco and funk era, ingrained in lazing and wobbly live instrumentation. The song’s subject is a man pleading to be in a romantic space of
Some things take time, and others things just don’t. Givēon knows a thing or two about accolades coming in at a rapid pace as his current project When It’s All Said and Done… Take Time has reached gold status. The March 2021 release was a merge of his Grammy-nominated Take Time EP and his October
UK singer Alana Maria has teamed with fellow UK native Midas The Jagaban for her new single “Chargie.” Produced by Mike Brainchild, “Chargie” is a breezy groove that finds Alana Maria cherishing the happiness she gets from being in a relationship. Alana Maria explained how “Chargie” came to fruition via a statement. “I was originally
Andra Day has been non stop with her incredible depiction of Billie Holiday, which snagged her a well deserved Oscar nomination and Golden Globe Award win for best actress in the biopic The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Day is back on the music scene with her newly released video for her latest single “Phone
After a brief hiatus, Marc E. Bassy makes his return with not one but two new songs. “Atmosphere” is a light-hearted, carefree groove written by Bassy and produced by Count Bassy and Nic Nac. Here, Bassy’s voice is a melodic blend of gentle and soothing, mellowing out the worldly chaos and calling listeners to savor
Trevor Jackson shows he can be a modern-day Eddie Murphy in the multi-character music video for “Your Everything.” Co-directed by Jackson himself and Autrefish, the video opens with a woman and her man in an intense argument, and Jackson suiting up for a series of multiple characters. After the argument reaches its peak, she leaves
Ty Dolla $ign recruits comedian Tiffany Haddish to show independent women aren’t pressed over no man in his “By Yourself (Remix)” video featuring Bryson Tiller, Jhené Aiko, and Mustard. The video was co-directed by Dolla $ign and Alex Bittan. It begins with Haddish and her unrequited man walking down the street and snapping photos outside
In December 2020, Ledisi played a virtual concert experience at West Hollywood’s Troubadour to support her album, The Wild Card. Now, the Grrammy-winning singer has released a recorded version dubbed Ledisi Live at the Troubadour. Across a nine-song concert, Ledisi carries us through her discography, performing familiar radio hits such as the DJ Camper-produced “High,” identity-layered
Some men out there want a woman easy on the sweet and heavy on the spice. Kyle Dion is a part of this population and flaunts it on his new song “Purr,” featuring Kari Faux. The gutsy track is right-on fit with today’s toxic love cycle. Dion insists the only way the intimacy stays fresh
June’s Diary is back. The R&B quintet has issued their new single “Maniac,” produced by B.O.P and co-written by Kristal Smith (of June’s Diary), Dee Roze and Crystal Carr. The kiss-off anthem centers around the idea of a man actively seeking a relationship with a woman who he is not ready for. Now that her
Mereba sure has a way of making a return, and her new track “Rider” earns passing marks. There’s a sense of enhanced confidence that builds around this soothing tune and its outer shell of gentle tribal drums and firm bassline. Her murmured voice is timid, yet the lyrics, self-written, are unafraid of losing out on
Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds has opened dug through his archives to share his demo of The Whispers’ 1987 classic “Rock Steady” under his alter-ego Lil Bayface. He co-produced and co-wrote in his late teens with L.A. Reid. Bo Watson of Midnight Star also served as a co-writer. Edmonds teased fans on Instagram in March with a
Front + Center artist Dixson has released a new video for his India Shawn-featured song “Yours” from his most recent EP DARLING. The visual was directed by Michelle Parker and illustrates an old-school romantic connection between Dixson and Shawn. It begins with Shawn playing at-home beautician for Dixson and his superfly twists, sharing laughs with
Dvsn, the dynamic duo of vocalist Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85, has signed a management deal with Love Renaissance (LVRN), Billboard reports. The freshly-inked agreement is a mutual one as LVRN’s co-founder and head of A&R Justin Baiden recalls being a fan of the pair since their debut album, SEPT 5TH. “I think for us,
Butterfly Ali pays a visit to the altar to share his “Testimony” on his new single. Within the highly rhythmic funky jazz tune, Ali discusses how people and their opinions on his life don’t matter. He’s following his own rules, taking life advice or cues from no one, and doesn’t plan to be quiet about
A new documentary centered around the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival is headed to Hulu and theaters this summer, with Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson of the Roots at the helm of the storytelling. Summer of Soul, directed by Questlove, is described as “part music film, part historical record.” The doc will take viewers through the self-proclaimed Black
Recovering from a breakup is hard. But working on yourself is the best way to move forward and open yourself up for romance. Las Vegas based singer, songwriter, producer Sabriel dives into the hyper-awareness of getting into a new relationship with her single “Love Again.” Here’s an interesting fact, the multi-hyphenate talent wrote, produced and