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
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Samm Henshaw has saved a first-quarter release date for his debut album Untidy Soul. His first full-length release for AWAL arrives on January 28, 2022. Henshaw previewed the upcoming LP with two earlier singles, including “Grow” and “Still Broke.” Both arrived with supporting videos. “Chicken Wings,” produced by Ivan Jackson from Brasstracks, is the newest addition to
The use of music in learning sessions has increased in recent years, and research showsthat many students are motivated and perform better when it’s played in the background. Itappeals to people’s senses, and research has shown that it can positively affect emotionsand memory. Genres for studying or working are as varied as there are styles
The cast of ABC’s upcoming drama series Queens (Brandy, Eve, Nature Naughton and Nadine Velazquez) has released their first single titled “Nasty Girl.” The new banger hears the cast exchanging rap verses — yes, even the Vocal Bible Brandy and Naturi. Queens premieres on October 19, at 10 p.m. EST. In the drama, executive produced by Zahir McGhee
Dropping his debut EP in February “Unexpected Arrival,” R&B singer and songwriter Corrinn is back with his latest single “Stutter.” The rising R&B artist is keeping true to his smooth and sexy sound on “Stutter,” which features a nice bass line filled with echo chamber and reverberation that delivers a pure monolithic vibe. It’s a
Mary J. Blige is coming back strong this era. The R&B legend will co-headline the Pepsi Halftime Show at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. She will be joined by hip-hop heavyweights Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar. Blige made a special appearance at Super Bowl
Marla Lewis’ third album release Songbook is far removed from her past as a performer of children’s songs. Lewis has carved out a sturdy reputation as one of the music world’s foremost songwriters in that area with work for youngsters that’s simultaneously fun and intellectually rewarding. Her many years as an educator primed her for such achievements
When the demon’s gone, I can somehow press on, Florida’s Rob Alexander sings in the new single “Olivia”. Armed with a voice for the ages and a backing band that has their ‘A’ game intact, this new pop/adult contemporary song is refreshingly honest and jumping with optimism. Despite the idea that love is lost, Alexander
[embedded content] It’s a no-brainer that Connecticut-born singer, rapper, and producer AJDaGuru is a talented individual. AJ begin his musical quest at just 12 where he would find himself beat-boxing daily, at the school’s cafeteria. It was years later and now in high school is when AJ had formed a rap group and named it
Maryland native Eli Derby has issued his first single under LVRN/Interscope Records titled “Gaslight.” It’s accompanied by a video, directed by Carlon Ramong. “Gaslight” finds the 18-year-old crooning about a complicated relationship that is fueled by lust instead of love. The situation becomes toxic for him as he tries to leave, but his partner finds
Summer Walker’s 2019 single “Playing Games” has been certified 3x multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling more than three million units. It’s Walker’s first RIAA award of 2021. “Playing Games,” which interpolates Destiny’s Child’s hit “Say My Name,” is lifted from Walker’s platinum-selling debut album, Over It. Speaking of albums, Walker has
How would you classify your music? I’ve always listened to a very broad range of music, so my own reflects that blend of genres and styles. At my core I’m a singer-songwriter, and so everything builds off of that, but my music contains elements of rock, pop, R&B, country, and Americana. If I had to
Students and music cannot be separated because they all love music and some cankeep their players on an entire day. Music can help lift mood even when the student isalone in their rooms, relaxing outdoors, or walking. In the study room, not all music willbe good when you are doing your homework. You need to
Mary J. Blige has announced her 14th studio album will release in November. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul shared the news on Instagram Live with D-Nice on Tuesday night. “It’s about to go crazy over here,” she told D-Nice, while she was at a studio. Blige also revealed that the first single is set to
GRAMMY® Award winning hitmakers Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music have teamed up to co-release a new EP project, Jonny x Mali: Live in LA. Available for pre-order now, the live project contains six songs, including “Adulting,” which is available now as an instant grat track. The EP was released along with a live performance video of “Adulting.” A co-artist release between the chart
R&B, which has its origins in African-American communities in the 1940s, exploded throughout North America and, eventually, the world. Rhythm and Blues have undergone many changes over the years, but its soul can be heard in European artists who want to combine traditional elements of their own countries with hometown funk. Let’s look at a
Amber Mark questions the meaning of life on her new song, “What It Is.” The inadvertent title track came from a series of negative experiences that led to Mark challenging the significance of what it all means. In the first verse, she sings, “I, I gave it my all / I tried, but nothing could stop
Following last summer’s Love Always Wins, Kem has released a new version with two bonus tracks, all of which are remixes with cameos. The love ambassador debuted the first remix, “Lie To Me,” featuring Wiz Khalifa, back in July. He gives a boast to “Not Before You,” with assistance from Grammy-winning producer Eric Hudson. “I believe that making a
In his third track of 2021, “Right Here,” Damar Jackson’s heartfelt crooning is gratifying as his words are faithful. He sings about standing ten toes down for the special lady in his life. There is no wavering in his commitment to her mind, body, and soul. Jackson previously released two other songs this year, including “Tpi”
Acclaimed singer and actress Tweet is back better then ever with her latest single ‘Neva Gonna Break My Heart Again. ‘Neva Gonna Break My Heart Again” speaks to her past personal relationships where she experienced hurt and pain but she’s not allowing the same thing to happen again. Tweet gets straight to in the first