Call Ari Lennox supreme because she delivered a tribute to Diana Ross and other phenomenal Black women in music in the “Pressure” video. In the Chandler Lass-directed video, Lennox assumes the role of the front singer of a trio in several throwback scenes paying homage to different music eras. She throws in love for Ross, along with
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SZA makes another appearance on a film soundtrack this year. This time, the singer-songwriter recorded the song “The Anonymous Ones” for the musical drama, Dear Evan Hansen, in theaters everywhere on September 24. SZA sings about the unhappiness some burdened humans keep tucked away from those closest to them on the soft rock track. Their “quiet pain,” as
Album rollouts can be a tedious art form, entirely reflecting the structure and message of an impending album within a PR landscape while giving spotlight and focus to a select few singles that will undoubtedly do the heavy lifting for most casual listeners in a musical artist’s audience. The distinction of an album single doesn’t
With Prix6 and Charles King in the booth for good measure, Monsieur Job redefines the parameters of a slick Latin hip-hop groove in the song “Ese Tumbao – Remix,” but much as it is in the more rock-inspired “Malevo Maleva,” the vocal harmonies are a bit more transcendent than the percussive frills are. “Da Funk”
Teyana Taylor may have slowly stepped away from music, but the RIAA accolades continue to roll in. The multi-hyphenate seized a gold award for “Morning” featuring Kehlani, making it her fifth certification to date. She previously scored her first platinum honor for the fan-favorite “Gonna Love Me,” which started her RIAA career. Returning to the
Skip Marley’s breakthrough single “Slow Down” featuring H.E.R. received gold acclaim from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It has sold over 500,000 in equivalent digital sales, making it his first certification from the RIAA. Marley released the Rykeyz-produced song in November 2019, and, six months later, it rose to the top position on
In celebration of the sixth anniversary (released August 28, 2015) of his second proper album, Beauty Behind the Madness, The Weeknd has released an alternate video for his revered song and Hot 100 topper “Can’t Feel My Face.” Though classified as the backup version, this video was the actual cut but was tabled due to a “shift in creative
Leela James said her See Me lead off “Complicated” was a “banger,” and the recent results on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart proved to be true. It is now the number-one R&B song in the country after a 26-week run. The Rex Rideout-produced song marks her second leading role on this airplay chart, followed by the first “Don’t
Lifetime and A&E have released the first official trailer for Janet Jackson’s feature documentary titled JANET. The minute-long teaser of the Ben Hirsch-directed doc offers a look at the story behind the Queen of Pop that has been over five years in the making. The trailer is soundtracked by Jackson’s breakout 1986 single “Control” and features
It’s September, with high anticipation of the Album “Genesis,” fans all over the world are staying on high alert. But the self-acclaimed Trapafarian has teased his listeners continuously by dropping individual music. Nosalez Beats produced the new music and the Singer himself, mixed by Rob Murray of Poolside Sound and uploaded to Soundcloud by the
Genre-bending artist Duckwrth has released an eight-song project titled SG8*. It’s the follow-up to his 2020 album, SuperGood. The EP features appearances from Jordan Ward (“Like Up Time”), Destin Conrad (“Clueless”) and Phabo (“4K”). On SG8*, which includes production from Loshendrix and WaveIQ, Duckwrth explores the bittersweet feelings associated with post-pandemic life. While he touches on the joys of the
Hello Olivia! So lovely to speak with you today! Tell us about your latest project! “Your Loss” is my most recent single. I’m so excited to share this one because I feel like I haven’t released a savage song in a while lol! It was overdue. What is a dream venue for you to perform
Reggae’s modern stars would likely be called too experimental to have run with a lot of the preceding generation of leading players, but that said, there’s something really special about what’s going on in the genre right now, and artists like the independent Robert Minott are the reason why. Instead of leaning in on a
There’s a certain pressure with a live album. Music like any strong art form is built on illusion. A magic trick of expression and convincing your listener that they’re on the same page as the singer and narrator. Live albums separated from the concert experiences often seek to remove the artificial and encompass the soul.
The Shindellas’ previous single, the ‘80s flashback “When You’re Lonely,” had the cultured trio avoiding contact with their ex in the wee hours of the night. On their high-powered latest, “Feeling the Pain,” they’re feeling just that: the upsetting aftermath of a breakup. “Heard you’ve been out with your new friend / While I was
ThisIsRnB is excited to share that North Carolina’s native son and newcomer “DEVN,” talented R&B singer, songwriter producer Multi-instrumentalist has released his debut EP ST.Luke Street and official music video for the single “The Chase.” In the video, DEVN tenderly describes his emotions witnessing a woman vibing to his latest hit single “The Chase.” Expressing
T-Pain and Kehlani‘s new collaborative effort “I Like Dat” has entered the top 10 on the urban radio chart. As a lead artist, this recent victory marks the rapper-turnt-sanga’s first since 2011’s “5 O’Clock” featuring Wiz Khalifa and Lily Allen. It’s even better news for Kehlani, who now earns her first top 10 entry as
Pharell returns to Apple Music 1 with show “OTHERtone” season two. Pharrell joins Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 to announce the return of his bi-weekly OTHERtone radio show, his recent collaboration with Drake, and more. “OTHERtone” is a glimpse into the minds of our culture’s unicorns and how they think about life, art, and everything in
Anita Baker fans can once again be ‘caught in the rapture’ of her beloved catalog on streaming services. The quiet storm songstress resolved her seemingly unending masters dispute tied to former labels like Elektra Records, which produced four albums, including Rapture and Giving You the Best That I Got. Yes.Chil’ren….STREAM.ON🎼🎈ABXO❤️ https://t.co/ATAsIHkc6K — Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER)
Chanté Moore is back. The seasoned vocalist has released a gospel track titled “Right One,” which she co-wrote with Eric Dawkins (Chris Brown, Mario, Mary J. Blige). On the inspirational tune, produced by Jovan Dawkins, Moore sings about overcoming life’s challenges and receiving well-deserved blessings. “Who said too many mistakes? / Who said you could