R&B

Emerging R&B singer Grace Weber has released her new song “Intimate,” her second track of 2023.  Produced by Akeel Henry, “Intimate” is Weber’s invitation to a love interest to spend quality time together. While the velvety tune sets a romantic ambiance for the bedroom, it extends beyond the sheets.  “‘Intimate’ is about wanting to get
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Janelle Monáe has unveiled the official video for her song “Water Slide,” which she co-directed with Alan Ferguson (Beyoncé, John Legend, Katy Perry).  The pool party-themed video is filled with a dynamic group of melanated people being their unapologetic selves as they soak up the sun and move to the rhythm of the Patra-sampled bop.
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PARTYNEXTDOOR has returned with a new song, “Resentment,” his second release of the year.  The self-produced track will appear on his upcoming album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 4, arriving later this summer. “What be goin’ through your mind? / Stayin’ out past five / And you know you gon’ get checked for it / Respect’s what I need, but don’t
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John Dorsch’s vision for his music has an all-encompassing design that few artists share. His latest release Elevation spans the breadth of fifteen songs that touch on multiple genres such as folk, pop, and rock without ever coming off as a hodgepodge of disparate tunes lacking an overall cohesive theme. The fifteen tracks included on Elevation are bound together
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If you think hard rock is a dead genre, reconsider. Sobak’s A Little More Time will definitely make you rethink such a stance. The Florida-based bandleader Anthony Sobak has been playing music and singing since fifteen years old and the long voyage he’s had to this moment delivers the goods in one of the most inspired hard
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Ronald Isley is embarking on a new business venture. The legendary singer and frontman of The Isley Brothers has launched a new spirits brand aptly named Ronald Isley Liquid Gold.  At this time, there are two products under the newly-formed company: Liquid Gold Vodka and XO Contagious Brandy. The craft vodka is distilled five times
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Jazmine Sullivan has a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her single “Girl Like Me” featuring H.E.R. is now certified platinum. The acoustic-driven track, produced by Bongo ByTheWay, has sold more than one million equivalent units. It previously went gold in February 2022 after selling 500,000 units.  “Girl Like Me,” which
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Grammy winner Fantasia has announced that her bourgeoning business, Addies Place, will be releasing a line of swimwear. The inspiration for this line comes from her grandmother, Apostle Addie Collins, who passed away in 2015. “Do you remember when swimwear was sexy, yet classy? I want to bring that vibe back with an exclusive Nightgowns,
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LAYA isn’t here for the shenanigans. Her new single “F’d Up” echoes this sentiment. Over a spirited production, helmed by Paul Chadwick Norman and ORA Sounds, LAYA tells off folks who continue to press her buttons. Speaking on her new single, LAYA shares, “You ever have somebody try you? Tried you so hard and they
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R&B newcomer Genia has released her debut mixtape, 4 PM In The Ville, via Def Jam Recordings. The eight-track project includes her previously shared tracks “Introducing,” “Jaded” and “False Prophet.” Each of the three mentioned tracks came with its own supporting video. These videos were self-directed and shot in black and white. [embedded content] “The
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Usher continues to receive accolades. The R&B superstar was honored with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being among the most-stream creators in the company’s 20-year history. Usher, who currently has 27 million monthly listeners on Spotify, was presented with the award in Las Vegas, Nevada, at his My Way: The Las Vegas Residency
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AFROPUNK Brooklyn has revealed the 2023 lineup for its two-day festival, set for Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 at Greenpoint Terminal Market in Brooklyn, New York.  Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Jazmine Sullivan is set to headline the festival for the first time.  Producer and DJ Flying Lotus is also on the bill as a co-headliner.
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R&B veteran Sammie is going to be a father for the first time with Teanna Reid. They recently announced that they are expecting a baby girl and have chosen the name Journee. After the baby shower, Sammie shared some news on Instagram. “I’ll try to keep it short: to my tribute who’s known yet respected
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“All I’ve ever done is try to make music that feels good, music that touches people” -Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds When Icon singer-songwriter Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds stepped on the blue carpet this past Tuesday, it was a legendary moment, a fashion moment, and a moment of awe. Throughout his career, he has amassed 12 Grammys, 51
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