Eric Bellinger’s love language is gift-giving, and he generously illustrates it on his new song “Go Get It.” Working behind the studio boards on the pampering tune are Jazze Pha and Dre Butterz, who collectively lace Bellinger with a melodious production. When he isn’t making his lady tap out with his unending love strokes, he
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If there’s one newcomer in R&B whose warmth and intimacy bleeds through vocally and sonically on the frequency of Earth, Wind & Fire, it’s probably Lucky Daye. The New Orleans singer-songwriter gets an opportunity to represent his new age style alongside the celebrated band with “You Want My Love,” a redo of their classic “Can’t
This year’s fall music schedule includes JoJo and her forthcoming capsule project titled Trying Not To Think About It. It’s out October 1. It marks her first music collection since last year’s December Baby and good to know. Inspired by ending 2020 with a sense of “feeling sooooo lost, scared, and confused,” JoJo wants to be
With a solid number 5 spot on Billboard and MediaBase R&B Airplay charts for the single “Complicated” off the “See Me” album, R&B/Soul singer and songwriter Leela James is on fire! “See Me” is the title of her long awaited seventh studio album and Leela brings heat, passion, raw openness and emotion on this album.
[embedded content] If you are a lover then “The Love Album” from the creative talent of Savoy Ellis is a must listen. An eclectic smooth collection of songs all with one theme running through them: love. Many influences are evident all melded together in a musical feast, gospel, 70s Soul and Soft Rock and Jazz.
Robin Thicke makes reaching the pole position “Look Easy” with his recent single from On Earth, and in Heaven. The beautiful song moves from 3-1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart, making it his sixth overall. The last time Thicke reigned atop this chart was in July 2019, when “That’s What Love Can Do” dethroned
The Isley Brothers are the latest musical guests to share their talents on NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. The legendary group, composed of Ronald Isley and Ernie Isley, filmed their performance at their home studio in St. Louis, Mo. Backed by R&B duo JS (Kandy Isley and Kimberly Johnson), The Isley Brothers kicked off their four-song
KIRBY has released “Break Her Heart for Me,” the first track to officially launch her new era. In the new song, KIRBY has not yet let go of the hurt caused by an unexpected split with an ex. She hopes he does her a favor and calls it off with his new bae before she gets
Like its title, H.E.R.’s current single “Come Through” featuring Chris Brown enters the top 10 on urban radio this week, courtesy of more than 10.5 million audience impressions. She is the only female R&B artist holding court within this ranking and the second R&B artist overall. The Oscar and Grammy winner’s prior urban radio smash
Mariah Carey is entering the alcohol beverage business. The iconic singer-songwriter has announced her new liqueur brand called Black Irish, which is in stores now. The name was inspired by Carey’s heritage. Her mother is Irish American and her father was half Black and half Venezuelan. Carey shared the announcement on Twitter on Monday afternoon.
Social media has proven to be a benefit for many young people. It has aided many skilled and self-employed artists in showcasing their work to the rest of the world. Rohit Tayade, a 19-year-old musician, is one such artist who has built a name for himself in the music industry. The skilled musician, affectionately known
In April 2001, a then-new artist named Alicia Keys released her debut single “Fallin’” as the lead track from her debut album, Songs In A Minor. During the week of August 18, 2001, “Fallin’” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, bumping Destiny’s Child’s chart-topper “Bootylicious” to No. 5. “Fallin’,” which was written and produced
Ari Lennox continues to build anticipation for her sophomore album. The Washington, D.C. native was recently spotted in the studio with legendary singer/songwriter/producer Babyface. On Monday, Lennox shared a few photos from her session with Babyface on Twitter. She didn’t reveal many details about her session. “Babyface 🎼,” she tweeted. Babyface 🎼 pic.twitter.com/TqyYjPpPnA — Ari
The Voice season 19 contestant Marisa Corvo follows her highlighted television performance with the release of her debut single, titled “Changed It All.” Learning from her game show accolades and seizing the moment, the Staten Island vocalist enters the mainstream landscape with a more mature sound about love that came and saved her life. Introducing
[embedded content] This R&B music review features “Controller” by Law, a smooth addition to the music charts. For three minutes and seventeen seconds, you are lulled into a state of seduction by the vocalist and the hypnotic beat with tropical leanings that supports the song. Law’s voice is lyrical and sweet yet firm in her
VanJess is keeping it in the family for their “Slow Down (Remix)” featuring their Keep Cool labelmate Lucky Daye. Sticking to the original sultry production, Daye sings on the new first verse, “You got me taking my time / Pressing rewind, just to make the moment longer / Can you slow down the time from
Twenty years ago, Maxwell released his third studio album Now via Columbia Records. To celebrate this milestone, the R&B legend has released a digital remaster of the LP, as well as two EPs: Get to Know Ya and Lifetime. Both EPs include a variety of rare mixes for listening pleasure. “Thank you to the many who came to this album and
Salaam Remi has teamed up with former City High group member Claudette Ortiz for his latest track titled “All I Need Is You.” With a pulsating drum pattern to balance the soothing production, Ortiz vocalizes on taking a chance in finding love and how amazing it feels once she has it. When discussing the collaboration, Remi shared
Nao is coming strong in preparation for her upcoming album. The UK songbird has released her fifth song off the LP, “Wait.” The ballad gives way to tender piano keys and weeping strings as Nao going through the ups and downs of life but still sticking it out to make it through. She sings in
R&B-turned-Country. After making her country music debut in June on the Jimmie Allen hit, “Pray” featuring Little Big Town. Legendary R&B singer Monica announces she is currently working on a country album. Now independent, the Atlanta singer-songwriter’s next album experiments with her creative freedom for the first ever in her career. “I grew up loving