A&E Networks is taking fans back to the beginning of James Brown’s illustrious career in a four-part documentary special. The doc, which has the working title James Brown: Say It Loud, is set to air in 2023 to coincide with what would have been the legendary Godfather of Soul’s 90th birthday. James Brown: Say It
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The NAACP has revealed the winners of fourth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards non-televised award categories. Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic and Anthony Hamilton are among the winners. Sullivan collected three awards, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Soul/R&B Song (“Pick Up Your Feelings”) and Outstanding Album (Heaux Tales). Earlier this month, Sullivan released a
February 4, 2022 [Long Island, NY] For the second year in a row, Long Island, New York songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Joe Piket has won the prestigious Long Island Entertainer of the year award in the piano entertainer category. Piket has been described as “a more edgy Billy Joel” and “the Bruce Springsteen of Long Island” by music critics. Rave reviews for Joe’s CDs have appeared in Newsday, Good Times,
Love conquers all and in the case of “Like Home”, even distance. “Like Home”, the new single from country pop duo, Wild Fire, is riveting and romantic. The song warms the heart and it touches the nostalgia heartstrings. The story, like every great country song, triggers an immediate reaction. While their moniker suggests that sisters
Make way for the Queen, Mary J. Blige, who is back on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after an absence of more than a decade. Her empowerment anthem, “Good Morning Gorgeous,” which is also the title track of her brand new album, has reached No. 83 during the tracking week of February 26. [embedded content]
Mary J. Blige has been the talk of the town ever since she blazed the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show earlier this month. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul graces another headline, and this time it’s for new chart success. “Good Morning Gorgeous,” the lead single and title track from her most recent studio album, has risen to the top
The rap and R&B of Nashville have witnessed substantial increases in popularity in recent yearsby gaining appreciation not only from streaming platforms but from national sites such as NPRand Complex and attracting the attention — and dollars — of significant companies such asPrescription Songs and Roc Nation . The bulk of the spotlight has been
NPR continues celebrating legendary R&B acts for Black History Month. The Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle is the latest act to perform for NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. Backed by a full band and background singers, LaBelle opened her 15-minute set with “Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight)” from her 1986 album, Winner In You. She then
[embedded content] The Jamaican-American singer/songwriter Shevvy released her new single, “Aura of a Woman” on February 22 on Apple Music. “Aura of a Woman” is an R&B/pop crossover melody which opens with a slow guitar riff and a dropped penny hitting the sidewalk. Shevvy’s glorious vocals deliver a sublime harmony which combined with the hypnotic
Queen Naija and Big Sean have released an accompanying video for their new track, “Hate Our Love.” With a quick intro from DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club, the Cam Busby-directed video opens with the two artists performing their first verses from their respective homes in New York City. Big Sean keeps it cool as he
[embedded content] Singer/songwriter Haley Smalls Singer/songwriter Haley Smalls new single “Do Better” which premiered on YouTube on February 10, 2022 and has already received over 74,000 views. The song “Do Better” was written by Haley Smalls, produced by GC and executive produced by Megaman and Trackmasters with the music video directed by Megaman and the
Demand for a new H.E.R. tour is high, and the Grammy-winning superstar satisfies those interested in seeing her live with the second round of Back of My Mind Tour dates. Currently slated for 19 dates, the North American trek begins on April 8 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and wraps up on June 18 in Charlotte, North
Get ready to get up and dance to the debut release of “All Night (Good Life)” and official visual with indie artist Apryl Sashay. Sashay, an r&B singer, songwriter, dancer and pianist hailing from Harlem NY, and a HBCU grad brings the heat in her dance hit video “All Night” (Good Life). She brings so
Kate Stewart isn’t allowing heartbreak to get the best of her. On her new song “Hate You,” the London native realizes that she is better off without her no good lover. Though she recounts the sweet moments in her relationship, they were ultimately overpowered by the sour ones. “I used to love when you hold
Jhené Aiko has collected her first RIAA award of 2022. Her 2014 track “The Pressure” has been certified gold by the RIAA with more than 500,000 equivalent units sold. The Fisticuffs-produced song appears on Aiko’s debut album, Souled Out. The album reached gold status in 2020. Last year, Aiko collected eight platinum certifications, including one for her
Mahalia breaks out the pen and paper on her new single, “Letter To Ur Ex.” The track, written solely by Mahalia, is a song of experience, where she sees herself in a young woman who’s still running after the man she’s courting. Sung in a flawless fashion, Mahalia sits down with her man’s scorned ex and
[embedded content] Upcoming R&B artist Kissie Lee released her new single and music video “Always Something” on February 17. The music video for “Always Something” was filmed and directed by @Juice Bigfellow and the song was penned by the artist herself and produced by 6lement & Big Zar. Kissie wrote the song in her hometown
Multi-Grammy winner, musician, composer, educator and R&B recording artists PJ Morton teams up again with JoJo on latest single titled “My Peace.” Its been three years since PJ Morton and JoJo released their smash hit single, “Say So,” that won the Grammy for Best R&B song and earned BET & NAACP Award nominations and more. The
If you need Leven Kali to relieve feelings bottled in at any time, get a few drinks in his system. He’ll tell all, at least he does on his new single “EEK.” Like a running faucet, Kali doesn’t shy away from pouring out his aching heart about a failed romance to a comforting and open
[embedded content] Mariama Whyte is a recording artist, songwriter, actor as well as a coach and public speaker and author. Her new single “This is a Gift” was released on January 21, 2022. The single “This is a Gift” was written by Mariama Whyte and Ronyai Hawkins and produced by Bryan Golden and included background