R&B

Normani has pulled up in the top 10 on urban radio for the first time as her Cardi B-featured “Wild Side” appears this week. Its airplay is strong, reaching nearly 11 million listeners across over 100 stations in the nation.  In the world of streaming, particularly on Spotify, the irresistible bop is currently on the

If you want a peek into how Alicia Keys throws a party, take note of her new video “LALA (Unlocked)” featuring Swae Lee. Directed by husband and wife duo Sylvia Zakhary and Sing J. Lee, the visual gives viewers a glimpse into her world, seen above. The video begins with Keys commanding the guests’ attention atop an ornate balcony. Then,

TV One’s original, autobiographical series “UNCENSORED “continues with super producer Swizz Beatz this Sunday, September 26th at 10 PM ET/9C. This season, some of today’s most notable personalities tell their story in their own words including R&B singer Anthony Hamilton, acclaimed actress Lynn Whitfield, singer and actress Raven-Symoné and more! The hit autobiographical series UNCENSORED explores the lives of your favorite personalities as they provide

Asiahn has been keeping her fans spoiled with new music this year. The rising singer has returned with her new single titled “Fall Back.”  Arriving just in time for cuffing season, “Fall Back” hears Asiahn singing about falling for a love interest too hard and too fast. She sings in the first verse, “Fall back, I

BET announced DOUBLE DIAMOND SELLING SUPERSTAR rapper and entrepreneur Nelly as the “BET Hip Hop Awards” recipient of the 2021 “I Am Hip Hop” Award. From chart-topping hits that include “Hot in Herre,” “Dilemma” (feat. Kelly Rowland), “Country Grammar,” “Ride Wit Me,” and “Cruise” (with Florida Georgia Line), to his popular fashion line Apple Bottoms, to starring in the hit series Real Husbands of Hollywood, and his own reality show Nellyville, the charismatic,

A new Nina Simone compilation album is on the way. On October 29, Verve Records will release Feeling Good: Her Greatest Hits and Remixes.  The 26-track set will include some of Simone’s most iconic songs, as well as seven remixes, including: “Be My Husband (Hot Chip Remix),” “I Put A Spell On You (Floorplan Remix),” “Take Care

A SONG FOR PEACE Spread Love by Seyi Shay. The Nigerian Singer, writer, and Actress Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua sang with the soul and spoke to the world while giving an everlasting gift of love to Ng Foundation Inc. As one of Nigeria’s prominent musicians endorsed by Pepsi, Seyi Shay leads the free voice for females,

Summer Walker has her Ghetto Earth Records signee NO1-NOAH outside this year, releasing his latest song, “Bounce.”   Predicted to liven any party, this infectious anthem and its 808 heaviness meets NO1-NOAH voice with ease as he sings about being super lit and meeting a girl with whom he wants to chill with later one-on-one.  “Bounce” arrived

From her upcoming first album, ANISE delivers a title track that satisfies both in sound and in substance. She has a talent for transforming her voice to suit any purpose and elicit whatever effect the music calls for. The instrumentation complements her perfectly with thumping bass and catchy beats that make it hard not to

Emerging singer Hunnah details the qualities of her perfect man in her latest song, “My Man,” featuring Amindi.  The song is a catchy mid-tempo vibe that has self-reflective song lyrics. Hunnah sings out her caliber of man and then asks an interested party if he fits the bill. Amindi adds a nice touch, as her

[embedded content] In this competitive music industry full of great music artists, Kitt Wakeley plays a major role in its success as a composer whose talents produce energetic vibes and absorb the audience at the moment. Kitt Wakeley marked the beginning of his journey at age 16, when his first song received airplay on major

When Alina Baraz goes out on her headlining Alone With You Tour this fall, she’s going to have music from her new EP Sunbeam to play for audiences.  Driven by the prismatic “Alone With You,” Sunbeam features four songs that refine her signature sound with every sedated vocal performance. A highlight is “If You Love

Lucky Daye has debuted the video for his new single “Over,” which co-stars Jordyn Woods.  Styled in a flowy white dress, the socialite opens the cinematic picture at no better place than a nearly vacant theatre. Her reason for being there is apparent: Daye. He’s backstage with his team, who are preparing him to be

After locking in a new role at EMPIRE as their Vice President of A&R, Hitmaka continues to prove that he has an ear for chart-dominating hits with “Quickie.” The self-produced track features Queen Naija as his adjacent collaborator, with a feature from Ty Dolla $ign.  On the straightforward track, Ty is ready to pull up

Teyana Taylor is ready to leave it all on the stage one last time for her farewell tour this fall.  Billed as The Last Rose Petal Tour, the series of U.S. shows, currently 12 dates, begins on November 7, in San Francisco, stopping off in major cities including Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia. She

Fresh off his entire catalog finally being made available on streaming services, Tank was awarded an honorary ​​Doctor of Philosophy in Musical Arts from Harvest Christian University over the weekend.  The R&B general shared the celebratory news on his Instagram, writing, “I am a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Musical Arts!!! Thank you, Harvest Christian

[embedded content] As is the case with most of today’s music, the slick production of Ryah’s new single “Doing”– produced by Grammy-nominated producer @KPDitIt– is both intricate and formulaic, rich and stimulating. In an age where autotune is King, many artists rely on a dazzling beat to distract the world from subpar lyrics, vocals– often

Toni Braxton is ready to take the beauty industry by storm. The legendary R&B vocalist has announced her new brand Nude Sugar. Selling exclusively at Ulta Beauty stores and Ulta.com, Nude Sugar was “developed to enrich and enhance the skin for women of all colors,” according to a press release. “I’m excited to step into