Chris Brown came into a fortune of 27 new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Beginning at his gold awards, Brown generated nine for several songs, some less recent, such as the Kendrick Lamar-assisted “Autumn Leaves,” “Little More (Royalty),” “Hope You Do,” and “I Wanna Be.” His 2019 album Indigo boasted three
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Many have heard the saying: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. It’s a timeworn phrase often thrown around in different spaces, much like the music industry, to keep individuals seemingly complacent in an area of their forte. Eric Bellinger’s artistic scope and effortless talent have helped him easily dominate the world of streaming for
Sometimes music is all you need for a great evening. Some tracks even become an inspiration for creators. Spike Lee filmed a classic hip hop movie Do The Right Thing. And NetEnt released a Guns N’Roses slot played numerous times with a TonyBet Bonus. Looking for your own inspiration? Then listen to songs from these
Rising R&B act Jon Vinyl has issued his new album titled Lost In You. The eight-track project includes the previously released songs “Told You,” “Stacy,” “Void” and “Deflect.” Speaking on Lost In You, Vinyl shared, “Crafting this project was the most vulnerable I’ve ever been with my artistry. To me, music is most beautiful when you push through
Mahalia has linked up with AJ Tracey for her new song “Roadside,” produced by The Elements. Aided by a colorful production of lithe horns and a strolling bassline, Mahalia sings about how she’s had the wool pulled over her eyes by a smooth operator. Left without an AAA card, she’s found left in her feelings
Here we have two minutes and fifty seconds of R&B Music sprinkled with sustained lines, different types of shading, thick resonant chords, and weaving counter lines. The changes in the mood in the song are well taken care of. This kind of R&B Music brings out a sense of love and adventure. Drive You Crazy
Elhae has announced the dates for his Aura Tour. It will support his latest project, Aura III, which was released in April. The North American leg will kick off on November 5, at The Axis Club in Toronto. From there, the Epic Records signee will play in Detroit, Chicago, Brooklyn, Baltimore and more, before concluding on November 24,
Miami based Rapper/Producer Dici is actually on top of the world right now, and if you don’t know why, you probably haven’t been paying much attention to the credible indie beat he’s immersed himself in down in south Florida over the past couple of years. In his new single, “Flip,” the acclaimed singer/songwriter/rapper floods our
Listen to Davis Chris’ “Melanin” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-YLoC97kjE&t=6s ‘1 AM on Peachtree’ by ‘Davis Chris & Mr Foster’ The album kicks off to an incredible start with ‘Bac N My Bed’ and ‘Ooo Baby’, which got me pumped up and ready to enjoy each new number that followed. With their catchy melodies and intentional layering of sound,
Forming a supergroup doesn’t seem to be hard to do. You find the right collaborators, decide on a moniker, the type of music and audience you aim to attract, and you give it a shot. Macy Gray, who established a fruitful and lasting career some 20 years ago, did just that this spring, joining familiar
It’s officially Summer Walker season. The singer has announced that her sophomore album, Still Over It, will arrive on November 5 via LVRN/Interscope Records. The news comes on the second anniversary of her platinum-selling debut album, Over It. Judging by the title, it’s safe to expect that Still Over It will be a continuation of Over It. Walker confirmed the release
It’s universally accepted that the best stories are lived, as opposed to written or imagined. This is especially true, in the case of King Cole, an R&B Singer/Songwriter, with a past that will astound most. His newest single, “Your Story Is Mine” is a romantic lament to his wife of many years. It’s Cole’s story,
After taking fans to a Higher Place in 2020, Skip Marley ushers in a new era with his feel-good single “Vibe” featuring Popcaan. “She wanna catch a vibe / She wanna spend some time Into the light,” Marley sings over the melodic tune. Popcaan comes in on the second verse, singing, “She wan’ hold a vibe, so
Once again, Jade Novah dazzles us with new music and makes a serious point to be seen and heard as an artist. Her latest song, “I Just Wanna Know,” produced by her husband and frequent collaborator Devin Johnson, is dedicated to those who suffer from hurried feelings of love. At times, the background harmonies are
Less than six months after releasing his EP FWM, Tone Stith moves on to another project: Still FWM. In revealing the details about the presumed reissue, the singer-songwriter rolled out a new song. “Something In The Water” is a piano-laden track, produced by Kenneth “KP” Paige and inspired by the familiar keys of Carl Thomas’ 2000 classic
Yvette Hayward President and Producer of the African American Literary Awards announce that the 17th Annual African American Literary Awards will be virtually celebrated for the 2nd year in a row on Saturday, October 2nd, 2021. The African American Literary Awards Show (AALAS) is the first and only event to recognize, honor, celebrate and promote
Givēon has been collecting awards from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) all throughout this year. The Grammy-nominated singer continues his winning streak with gold plaques for “Stuck On You,” “Favorite Mistake” and “Still Your Best.” All three tracks appear on his full-length project, When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time, which achieved gold
Summer Walker’s sophomore album is set to arrive in November. Walker shared the news on social media, after being unable to attend the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta, where she had planned to make the announcement. “I was super excited to go the BET Hip-Hop Awards today, but they wouldn’t let me in due to
Dreaming about a career as a musician? Music school can give you a head start. You’ll growyour skills, get mentorship from industry experts, and participate in your first concerts. Music schools offer diverse programs that will help you to fulfill your potential. However, itmight be challenging to choose the right place. We’ve checked the reputation,
Billy Blue Records’ release Country Faith Bluegrass is the first in a planned Country Faith series. No one can accuse the boutique label of craven cash-grabs assembling and promoting a collection featuring high profile mainstream country music stars indulging passions they seldom allow themselves to enjoy and bluegrass titans burnishing their legacies. Some songs are drawn from prior