It ain’t nothing but a Texas thing for a seductive remake. Billboard charting recording act DFD Music enlists the buzzworthy talents of songstress Alexis Branch (“SWV”) and platinum-selling rapper Beatking (“Toot That”) for the release of the duo’s new single, “Ooo Baby.” Sampling the classic love song “Sweet Lady” by Tyrese, the record pays homage
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Anderson .Paak is one of the dozens of artists on the official soundtrack of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings. His contribution is called “Fire In The Sky” and features a writing credit from Silk Sonic collaborator Bruno Mars. The new song finds .Paak putting all bets on the idea of him and a desired lover, who
Blackground Records 2.0 and EMPIRE have digitally reissued the companion soundtrack for the 2000 action flick Romeo Must Die. The Andrzej Bartkowiak-directed film starred Jet Li and Aaliyah, who also contributed four songs to the compilation of her feature film debut. Among those songs were the DMX-assisted “Come Back in One Piece,” “Are You Feelin’
Victoria Monét‘s customer service skills in her “Coastin’” video might have Mama Monéts patrons writing unpleasant Yelp reviews. In the Omar Jones-directed video, Monét, who plays a waitress, greets a couple with lots of sass and gum-smacking. They’re craving the Jaguar Part II special, which seems to be a hot menu item. Unfortunately, according to the diner’s manager,
KIRBY is covered in “Coconut Oil” on her latest track. On the hot girl summer anthem, the self-described song therapist is strict about keeping her hair and stallion back end, tight and right, keeping them both out of grasp from crazed admirers. “Baby I don’t go outside in the rain (Just got my hair done)
Jorja Smith’s Be Right Back is on track to being a visual EP. The British singer has shared a self-directed video for “Time.” Smith makes the best use of time behind the lens capturing scenes of herself in camcorder-style footage on the set of what appears to be a photo shoot. Her energy is free
“Do You Think That I’m A Fool?” a new single by caroline, is fun and upbeat while also tackling a darker issue. Beneath the pop sound and pretty vocals is a story of fighting against anorexia and all the problems that come with it. caroline’s new song tells everyone around her, including herself, that she’s
Known for his instinctively unmistakable falsetto and exceptional songwriting for big names such as Usher and Rihanna, Elijah Blake’s dreams and future aspirations aren’t tied into anyone else’s. Instead, he’s focused on his own. The equally skilled songwriter and vocalist carefully adjusts his LED light in his cozy studio, asking for direction on his brightness
[embedded content] Hawaii feels like a place with endless summer nights and possibilities. It is the perfect backdrop to the newest single from $to0d that is simply titled “Sometimes”. If you love R&B songs with acoustic guitar, then this is a great addition to your playlist. The chill vibe is exactly what you need after
H.E.R. continues to collect plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her debut album, Back of My Mind, has been certified gold by the RIAA with more than 500,000 equivalent units sold. Back of My Mind, released June 18 via MBK Entertainment/RCA Records, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. The
If harmony is the cornerstone of every impactful pop performance, saying that the debut single and music video from Dom Cotton in “Get Me Outta Here” is a hit waiting to pop off online might not be doing it justice. The first element that really smacks us in this track is the vocal harmony, wrapping
Grammy-winning songwriter/singer Lyrica Anderson has returned with “Guilty,” her first solo track of the year. Produced by Stacey “SOS” Owens and co-produced by Emmanuel “MANO” Harrison, “Guilty” finds Anderson engaging in role play in the bedroom with her love interest. “‘Guilty’ is about having fun and doing sensual things with your partner while saying all the
R&B newcomer Jawan is back with his new track titled “Cause & Effect,” which was produced by his longtime collaborator Tonye Ayeba. Speaking on his new track, Jawan said, “‘Cause & Effect’ is a very personal song. Writing has always been a healing process for me, so penning this record about ending a toxic cycle gave
Hi Patricia! You are so inspiring and have conquered so much! What has been your biggest achievement so far? Taking the leap and leaving my law career to become a songwriter is still probably the biggest thing I’ve done in my music career. Without that, I wouldn’t have a music career at all. How much
What is a choice you’ve made that sticks out to you that landed you where you are today in your career? To record my first song. I was so hooked with the process that it launched everything. I did not fall into this career, it called to me that my time had come for a
Charlotte Day Wilson undergoes a metamorphosis in her video for “Changes.” She puts her introspective vision in the lens of director Kevan Funk, who reflects on some keepsakes from her life journey. This includes home movies and personal photos from Wilson’s past, along with abstract imaging and scenes. “Changes” is lifted from her chillingly intimate album ALPHA.
[embedded content] The soothing voice of KriSean Woods is showcased in his new smash hit single, ‘Rendezvous.’ This contemporary urban track features captivating lyrics with laid-back, fusion RnB and hip-hop beats. Celebrating the timeless art of romance and seduction, the song is as compelling as edgy and fresh. The video by Kensly Fresh eloquently captures
Rotimi has followed 2019’s The Beauty of Becoming EP with All or Nothing, his first proper album. The singer/actor opens the 15-song release with “Memory Lane,” a reflective track about his rise to fame featuring a soundbite from his proud mother and contributions from Stacy Barthe and Marquis Rashad. Tank appears on “Grown Decisions,” an
[embedded content] What do you do when the person you’re with ghosts you? And how do you react when they come back out of the blue? Miette offers her perspective on these increasingly common situations with the single “Doin Just Fine”. Miette is a Chicago native who has lived at different parts of the state
Blackground Records continues to open up its compressed folder of previously released albums with support from EMPIRE. This week’s spotlight artist is Timbaland, who had four albums, three of which were collaborative works with Magoo, vaulted. Timbaland and Magoo’s debut album, Welcome to Our World, was released in November 1997, and featured their gold-selling, party