R&B

C.S. Armstrong has released a mixtape of covers titled Deep Covers 187. It is available for streaming on Audiomack. Among the remakes on the mixtape are H.E.R.’s platinum-selling single “Damage” and SZA’s hit standalone track “Good Days.” Courtesy of an acoustic guitar, finger snaps, and raspy, slothful vocals, Armstrong also puts his spin on Solange’s

Muni Long is back with a new EP. The seven-track release, Nobody Knows, follows last year’s Black Like This, which featured standouts “Polaroid” and “Breakin Up.”  Leading to the new project, Long dished out three songs: “Build a Bae” featuring Yung Bleu, “Sneaky Leak,” and “Thot Thoughts” featuring Sukihana. In addition, she has issued music videos for each

BJ The Chicago Kid is 3-0 with his B.J. Wednesdays series. The Chicago crooner travels down south to New Orleans and links up with native Lucky Daye for his new track “Make You Feel Good.”  On the Bongo ByTheWay-produced track, BJ and Daye are hoping that their respective partners aren’t ready to give up on

Everything that glitters is “Go(l)d” in Mereba’s new video.  For this radiant visual, Mereba is back under the guidance of director Sean Frank, who oversaw the stormy “Rider” video. She is seen here at the mercy of a glaring beam of amber that draws attention to her melanin skin. Hands not of her run through her braided

BET Presents The Encore has certainly become a fan-favorite show! The network has gathered some of the most memorable singers from the girl groups of the 90s and early 2000s as well as solo songstress Nivea, with the mission of creating the ultimate female R&B supergroup. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, these talented

At No. 10 this week on R&B radio is Anthony Hamilton’s “You Made a Fool of Me,” released back in early May. The vocally passionate track is Hamilton’s first R&B radio-readied song since last year’s Rick James-assisted “Back Together” and his first trip inside the top 10 rankings here since 2016’s number-one single “Amen.” The

On this edition of ThisIsRnB’s The Reach, Dane Reid of Dane Reid Media delves into his journey as a voiceover artist. It’s a career about which he says many people are often “misinformed or under-informed.” Whether it’s a radio promo, a commercial, or a political campaign, you have heard his distinct baritone. Keen attention to his craft, belief

Seasoned vocalists Carl Thomas, Dave Hollister, and Donell Jones have formed a new R&B supergroup: The Chi.  The recent announcement of R&B brotherhood arrived on Jones’ official Instagram Saturday (July 10), with the confident caption reading, “Yesssss it’s happening! The level of music and songwriting will be impeccable and you already know the voices! It’s only right

If there’s one constant we can count on, it’s the galvanizing way music makes us feel. It possesses an uncanny capability to immediately transport you to the precise time you first heard a specific song. While it can’t quite be explained, it is a unifying experience that a vast majority can understand.  For 40 years,

On July 14, C.S. Armstrong plans to take us deep into his cover bag with the release of his mixtape, Deep Covers 187. The recent Republic Records signee pairs the announcement with a remake of Feist’s 2007 track “Limit To Your Love.”  Armstrong upped the ante on the production for his version, adding new varied instruments to

A legendary R&B reunion is on its way. Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has inked all six members of New Edition — Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant — for representation in all areas worldwide. Included under this umbrella of representation is efforts regarding theater, literature, TV/film, production, composing,

Make no mistake, Ledisi is superb at singing her material. However, she is even grander when covering standards from beloved artists. One includes Nina Simone, the High Priestess of Soul.  The recent Grammy winner has shared her take on “Feeling Good,” performed by the renowned artist in 1965. Let’s just say that Ledisi knows how to shine

Since 2019, Femme It Forward, through collaboration with Live Nation, has led the charge when it comes to bringing women in music together for unified endeavors. Their efforts to put ladies first continue with the release of Big Femme Energy, Vol. 1, a new project with all-female appearances, both as the performing artist and handlers

Weeks ago, R&B veteran Kenny Lattimore applied the “Pressure” with new music. This week he has returned with the song’s accompanying visual. Directed by Kauwuane Burton, the intimate video is formed from varying performance scenes. It opens with a somber Lattimore in a modern house, laying across a couch singing into the camera. He makes his rounds

Make way for Charlotte Day Wilson. ALPHA, the chillingly intimate debut album from the Toronto stylist’s own Stone Woman imprint, has arrived. It arrives two years after the release of Stone Woman, her second EP.  Packing tons of soul in her sedulous vocals, Wilson locks listeners in an airtight chamber to finely articulate her experience

Summer is upon us, and after the last year and a half we have had, it is safe to say that many of us are looking forward to some fun (and memorable) moments outdoors. Of course, we need the perfect summer song to go with those moments. In this edition of R&B music review, we

BJ The Chicago Kid continues his summer domination with his new song, “Type Of Day,” featuring Eric Bellinger. Spending a day with the girl of their choice, the R&B crooners use the chill track to sing about taking a cruise and blowing trees. The smooth guitar backbeat accentuates the good feeling the lyrics give you about

You’ve got to hand it to Amorphous. The fast-rising producer assembled quite a cast of legends and newcomers from R&B and rap for his debut EP, Things Take Shape.  Brandy, CeCe Peniston, Kelly Rowland, Kehlani, James Fauntleroy, Bree Runway, KOH, and RAYE join the young genius for the lighthearted, radio-friendly release.  Of the six tracks,

[embedded content] The sultry Serena Smart recently released her smash hit single, “Decisions”. This fresh, engaging jam features a smooth RnB laid-out track with enticing, sexy lyrics. The beat is smooth, the words are on point, and the overall composition is simply divine. Serena’s throaty lyrical flow soothes the mind, body, and soul. The accompanying

Emerging singer-songwriter Kori James and vocal engineer/singer Jehreeus have released a new summertime sadness anthem titled “Scotty,” co-written by Jawan. “Scotty” finds Jehreeus deep in his feelings as he reflects on a relationship that was met with letdowns. “Thinking about the way / I used to say your name / And you’d come and save the