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
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[embedded content] In this R&B music review we look at UK-based Rufus (Rufus Mackay) who has released his debut single ‘One Eye Open’ which will be included on his soon to be released debut EP. The song opens with humming and sing-song elements after which it quickly rolls into a contagious rhythm that features trap
Jennifer Hudson gives us something we can feel on the soundtrack for Respect, the Aretha Franklin biopic in which she stars. For nearly an hour, Hudson belts out some of Franklin’s most classic tunes such as the Ottis Redding-penned smash “Respect,” “Chain of Fools,” “Ain’t No Way,” “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love
Originally released on their latest EP “Homegrown” earlier in the year VanJess keeps tight to the original version of “Slow Down.” Linking up with labelmate Lucky Daye, the two deliver a harmonious vocal blend of sexiness with provocativeness in the remix. As Daye ever so tenderly lays down the first verse on the remix, “You
[embedded content] With a title like “Picture This,” just the very name of Sonta’s new single begins to pique one’s interest and allows the mind’s eye to wander. That’s a good thing. Best of all, the song does not disappoint musically and the visuals are stunning (again, great for a song titled “Picture This”). Let’s
Justine Skye’s Space and Time era gets better and better with the release of each new video. The 25-year-old singer has dropped a visual for “In My Bag,” directed by Loris Russie. In the video, Skye links up with Yasmin Wijnaldum and Amilna Estevão, who she calls the realest and baddest, for the best time
From catching the attention of megastar Usher on NBC’s The Voice to having platinum certified single with “You Got It” singer-songwriter Vedo shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Known for his masterful creation of soulful and sensual songs, as well as ladies anthems, Vedo has returned with his second single “Yesterday” from his
At the top of August, Monica nearly broke the internet when she revealed to Billboard that she was working on a country album. While she shared the death of a close uncle delayed recording of her long-awaited Trenches album, many fans still wondered if they’d ever get it now the country album was in the works.
Mulit-Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and producer Stokley celebrates the Beauty and Essence of Black Nubian Woman in new video for his latest single “Woman” featuring afro-beat star KiDi. Woman is from Stokley’s forthcoming album titled ” Sankofa.” Written and produced by Shakespear, the song is a beautiful ode to Black Sisters everywhere. “Woman” affectionately speaks to
Snoh Aalegra stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday as a musical guest. The cinematic soul artist performed “Lost You,” the latest focus track from her new album, Temporary Highs in the Violent Skies. The performance was shot in black-and-white and found Aalegra, styled in a metallic silver puffed ensemble, belting the top
Join La’Nette Wallace, host of ThisIsRnB’s The Reach as she explores R&B and its effects on TV, Film, Theatre and Culture. Get acquainted with her next guest, Diamond White. Star of stage, screen and the voice of Disney and the Marvel Universe’s newest superhero, Lunella Lafayette in the animated series, “Moon Girl and the Devil
The wait is over. Hours ahead of the series season finale of BET Presents: The Encore, BluPrint, the female R&B supergroup composed of Shamari Devoe, Fallon King, Felisha King-Harvey, and Kiely Williams, release their self-titled debut EP. The six-track project features the original songs recorded during their time under the roof of the music mansion
Elijah Blake’s new video for his return single “Dreams” featuring Trinidad James is seriously hazy and full of drip. Sean Alexander, who has managed the lens for Blake in a handful of his other past videos, puts the singer-songwriter up in a warehouse where his eccentric fashion makes the classic car he leans on obsolete.
A&R executive Tunji Balogun has been appointed Chairman and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. According to a press release, Balogun will begin his new role on January 1, 2022, ending his six-year tenure at RCA Records. He will report directly to Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group Chairman. “I grew up
Situations will arise when things turn sour. Reggie Becton knows all about that process in his new video, “Issues.” Directed by Chris & Moy, the video chronicles the days leading up to the demise of Becton’s relationship. Packing up to move across the country, he takes a look at a polaroid that stirs up memories
We want to get to know more about you Dina! What was your first performance? My first performance was my senior year of high school. I sang “Everytime” by Britney Spears in the talent show. I was picked on a lot in school because I had a fake tooth I had to wear on a
What do you say to someone that is holding back? Are you in a relationship with someone where communication doesn’t mean leaving everything out-in-the-open? Enter “Do You Want Me” from singer/songwriter Jo James. This affectionate song, as real as it gets, puts to song what so many people struggle to convey. You don’t have to
Comprised of little more than raw pastoral charisma, smart lyricism, wildly attractive string play, and rustic harmonies straight out of folk/rock’s golden era, there’s an instant accessibility to the new single “Middle of You” by Comanche Moon that doesn’t pertain to fans of bucolic balladry alone. On the contrary, there’s enough of an indie rock
Chucky Thompson, the exemplary music producer from Washington, D.C., has died. His longtime friend and Grammy-winning protégé Young Guru revealed the news in a heartfelt Instagram post on Monday. He wrote, “There is nothing I can write that will take away this pain. I have to say RIP to my mentor, my big brother, the
The Music Hall-of-Fame inductee, chart topping, Grammy Award-Winning, musician, actor, producer, multi-platinum singer/songwriter, soul brother number one, Anthony Hamilton releases new single “Love Is The New Black,” from the highly anticipated album of the same name. Hamilton put his musical charms down with his live performance at this year’s NBA All Star Game in Atlanta.