Ari Lennox recently announced new developments surrounding her untitled sophomore album. In a recent tweet on Friday (March 4), the Washington, D.C. native mentioned how “proud” she was about the turnout of her follow-up to 2019’s Shea Butter Baby. Lennox said that she is “still seeking 3 more songs” before she can firmly finalize her
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The Essence Festival of Culture is returning to New Orleans from June 30-July 3, and an all-start lineup has been revealed. Music icon Janet Jackson will grace the main stage to take concertgoers on a journey through her solid catalog. And who knows, she may even preview music from her highly anticipated Black Diamond album. Legendary R&B
Monica helped META, formerly known as Facebook, celebrate Black History Month with a special performance. The legendary R&B singer opened her 20-minute set with her 1994 debut single “Don’t Take It Personal (Just One of Dem Days),” lifted from Miss Thang. Moments later, she transitioned to her 2003 anthem “So Gone.” “I am so honored to be
[embedded content] Singer and songwriter James Worthy has just released his new single “See it My Way” which also features house-dance singer Robin S. The single’s release was timed to coincide with Black History Month in February. The single “See it My Way” came out on February 25, 2022 and was released through Humble Sound
Motown’s newly signed hit-making-producer PRICE has teamed up with his sultry R&B labelmate Elhae to celebrate love and their appreciation for women while paying tribute to the beloved 1990’s film Poetic Justice in their new music video “WITHOUT YOU” that dropped today. Once again, Price delivers a captivating and cinematic visual, exuding charisma in front of the camera. Paying homage
The last time Usher released a full-length album was in 2016 with Hard II Love. Three years ago this month, the iconic singer hinted at a sequel to his seminal 2004 Confessions LP. Since making that cryptic announcement, Usher has checked in more than a few times with different singles, including the chart-topping singles “Bad Habits” and the Ella Mai-featured “Don’t
[embedded content]The Official Video Wait by Töme off her album, LÖV. On February 25, the Nigerian-French Canadian singer and songwriter, TÖME released her third studio album, “LÖV” (Love Over Vanity) which has ten tracks on it. Working on this album, TÖME collaborated with some of global music’s brightest producers including Grammy Award nominees Legendury Beatz
Following Muni Long’s recent live performances, including a Valentine’s Day concert, the singer-songwriter has announced dates for a spring tour. The One Night Only Tour begins on April 20 at House of Blues Dallas in Dallas, Texas, and concludes on May 11 at Huacachina @ Oasis Wynwood in Miami, Florida. Long’s itinerary includes festival sets in Nashville
With several established festivals happening throughout the year, D’Nice gets in on the action and expands his Club Quarantine, which started during the 2020 lockdown. Powered by Brand Nice and Live Nation Urban, Club Quarantine Live in Vegas is a three-day event during Labor Day weekend (Sep. 2-4) in Las Vegas, Nevada. It includes a lineup of
The songwriter/producer duo Devin Nash and ThatNiteLife released their new single “Pretty Woman” in mid-February 2022. Devin Nash is an urban pop artist from Atlanta, based in Baltimore, Maryland. “Pretty Woman” has a distinctive, edgy 1980s feel to it delivered by a complex musical arrangement and Devin Nash’s smooth and confident vocal stylings. This song
Lucky Daye has shared the official tracklist for his upcoming album, Candydrip. Out on March 10 via Keep Cool/RCA Records, Daye’s sophomore album will consist of 17 tracks, including the title track, the Lil Durk-assisted “NWA,” and the lead single “Over.” Contrary to Daye’s early reports of two features on the album, Candydrip will feature a total of three
[embedded content] Los Angeles based R&B artist, Ré Alissa, released her new single and music video “Movie” on February 24, 2022 and its release was perfectly timed to coincide with the Valentine’s Day season which celebrates love and romance. “Movie” is a sensual track paired with a nostalgic video shot through the lens of a
Tank and the Bangas have been on a roll with new music this year. The New Orleans, Louisianna, band has dropped off a new track titled “Stolen Fruit.” Loosely inspired by Billie Holiday’s 1939 classic “Strange Fruit,” which protested the lynchings of Black Americans in the Jim Crow-era South, Tank and the Bangas’ “Stolen Fruit”
Timing is everything in the music business, and I get the impression that rock n’ rollers Starfire agree with me on this. Their latest release, the compelling and multilayered Dreaming of Your Destiny, embodies some of the surreal qualities that a lot of independently-released rock music has in the past few years, but with one major
Jennifer Hudson was among the list of winners at the 2022 NAACP Image Awards, which aired live on BET on Saturday night. The award-winning singer/actress took home a trophy for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture — for her role as Aretha Franklin in Respect — and Entertainer of the Year. Legendary actor Morgan Freeman presented the latter
Leon Bridges and Khruangbin are not sleeping on their new project Texas Moon. Instead, they get to work and release a music video for “Chocolate Hills.” In the video, co-directed by Cady Buche and Travis Barron, Bridges walks the halls of a partly animated, multi-door setting. Once he selects a door to open, he embarks
Tiana Major9 has found a secret, intimate place to speak comfortably to her muse on what she’s producing next in his honor. The hideaway is a “2 Seater,” which happens to be her new single’s title, and it features Smino. On the track, produced by Phoelix and PRGRSHN, Majori9 gets in a ride owned by
Mary J. Blige caps off another amazing week of success with a stellar performance at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The legendary singer performed a medley of hits, including her newest number one hit, “Good Morning Gorgeous.” Taped at the famous Apollo Theater, where she was inducted into its hall of fame last summer, Blige, styled in
Mary J. Blige is undefeated in 2022. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at last night’s fifth and final round of 53rd NAACP Image Awards winners in the non-televised award categories. Blige’s portrayal as Monet Tejada, a Queens, New York, queenpin in Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost, took
After much anticipation, Grammy-winning musician Robert Glasper has unleashed his new album, Black Radio III. The 13-track LP includes the previously released tracks “Better Than I Imagined” featuring H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello; “Shine” featuring D Smoke and Tiffany Gouché; and “Black Superhero” featuring Killer Mike, BJ the Chicago Kid and Big K.R.I.T. “I had a responsibility