R&B

Shelley FKA DRAM is keeping it in the Love Renaissance (LVRN) family. On his addicting new track, “All Pride Aside,” lifted from his upcoming self-titled sophomore album, the fun-loving performer enlists fellow LVRN affiliate Summer Walker.  The two singers gel their lushly distinct voices together to explain the complexity of a relationship built on compromise

Get ready to bounce your head and sway your hips. “You Knew What This Was,” the latest song and matching video from indy artist TONYB. will surely having you moving. The emotional, up-tempo track addresses the modern day “situation-ship.” Full of catchy reverb and high hats, the artist believes his melodic track is reminiscent of

Dawn Richard is just days away from releasing her new album Second Line on April 30. The New Orleans native increases awareness for the LP with another new track called “FiveOhFour (a lude).”  For the fifth offering from the follow-up to 2019’s New Breed, Richard rides the bass-heavy beat, which she self-produced, to explain why she

PJ Morton, BJ The Chicago Kid, Kenyon Dixon and Charlie Bereal have joined forces to honor soul icon Sam Cooke, with their rendition of “Bring it on Home to Me.” The accompanying James McShane-directed video, set in a Los Angeles motel room, shows the four artists delivering a soul-stirring rendition of Cooke’s 1962 classic. The track

The Weeknd and Ariana Grande have teamed up again — this time it’s for the official remix to “Save Your Tears.”  Grande appears in the second verse of the Max Martin-helmed tune with, “Met you once under a Pisces moon / I kept my distance ’cause I know that you / Don’t like when I’m

There is more to a woman than meets the eye. Syleena Johnson illustrates that musically in the deluxe edition of last year’s Woman album. The new version of her first album under her Entertainment One Nashville recording contract features an updated intro and two new songs. One of them is the baggage-lifted “Never Been Better,”

Lion Babe takes their unique roar to the dance floor on their new single, “Frida Kahlo.” Inspired by the heralded artist of the same name, the duo’s vocalist Jillian utilizes the underground dance tune to detail having the freedom of artistic expression like the song title’s muse.  “I’m like Frida Kahlo, a muse with a

Before we could write posts and send DMs of admiration on social media to our favorite artists, there was a thing called fan mail. Letters from fans of all genres would come from across the world, sharing how much idolized music superstars meant to them. They also expressed how a song changed their life and

A recent audit of August Alsina’s discography shows he has five new plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on backorder.  First up on the list of findings are gold awards for the Jeezy-featured track “Make It Home” and “Kissin’ On My Tattoos.” Another column tacks another platinum honor to both “No Love”

Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Joelle James, known for co-penning Ella Mai’s breakout hit “Boo’d Up,” has tapped out from love on her new song “Heart Can’t Take It.”  The mending track speaks to a once-strong relationship that is no longer able to be saved from ending. With a joyless piano and a kick drum underneath James’ blue

Beyoncé could teach a crisis management course. When the iconic diva walked into dozens of paparazzi cameras flashing outside the Standard Hotel after the 2014 Met Gala, she naturally smiled in a kind and familiar face. She was careful not to suggest that she was alarmed or rattled by anything at all, especially not from

Emerging singer-songwriter Tay Iwar has returned with his new project titled Love & Isolation.  For Love & Isolation, Iwar teamed up with producers Jeffrey Rashad and Insightful to create a five-track EP that explores romantic themes — a newer territory for the Nigeria-born singer. “This EP is the transition from an era to another era for

One thing that can’t be denied is the power of love for Luther Vandross. On what would have been his 70th birthday, the influential soul legend was awarded four new certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  “Dance with My Father,” the heartwarming title track of his final album from 2003, is now

D-Nice, who was dubbed Entertainer of the Year at this year’s NAACP Image Awards, has every reason to cut a rug this week. “No Plans for Love,” featuring Ne-Yo and Kent Jones, has booked its first week in the top 10 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart, placing at No. 9 on the audience-based chart. This is

Mary Wilson, one of the founding members of legendary The Supremes, released her self-titled debut album in 1979. Four decades later, following her sudden death in February of this year, the eponymous LP is available on all major digital platforms for the first time ever.   Rereleased on the Motown imprint, with additional backing from UMe,

NBDY may need to turn on his emergency flashers to assist with his Tunnel Vision on his latest project.  The eight-track project was executive produced by TouchedDown Sound CEO and Grammy-nominated producer Gourty Maxx (Musiq Soulchild, Tayla Parx).  “I’m super honored to receive the call to executive produce Tunnel Vision. It’s definitely my favorite body

It’s been close to three years since Jorja Smith has issued a follow-up project to her acclaimed debut album Lost & Found. In that time, though, the British singer has dished out a handful of one-off tracks to keep her fans engaged. On May 14, Smith will end her project hiatus with Be Right Back. 

Love is universal. We’re all capable of giving and receiving love in various forms. It’s something that fuels us to pursue careers in particular fields and people that have our interests. Yet, this four-letter word can come with complications, especially in a romantic relationship. On The Love Language, Trevor Jackson’s debut LP via Born Art/EMPIRE,

Following her breakout role as Billie Holiday in The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Andra Day returns with her new single “Phone Dies.” Over a silky production, helmed by Anderson .Paak, Day describes a passionate connection that is short-lived due to technology. “I’ll let you feel these vibes until my phone dies,” she sings on the

One thing about Jacquees: He still values mixtapes. To celebrate his 27th birthday, the Atlanta native has returned with QueMix 4, hosted by DJ Drama. On the 13-track mixtape, Jacquees puts his own spin on some R&B classics including Usher’s “Can U Handle It,” Jaheim’s “Anything,” Donell Jones’ “Where I Wanna Be” and Jon B.’s