R&B

Stokely‘s sophomore solo album Sankofa has a solid new release date. It will arrive on September 17, via Bluraffe Entertainment, in partnership with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ Flyte Tyme / Perspective Records. The third-quarter release from Stokely features a handful of appearances, including H.E.R., The Bonfyre, Wale, Snoop Dogg, KiDi, and Shakespeare!. Dogg pops

[embedded content] “Let’s Dance” by Diquan Julius is an upbeat energetic song that will keep your fingers snapping and toes tapping! With an old-school pop, dance, and RnB appeal, this number is sure to get the party started and have a great time. Diquan’s style is reminiscent of Michael Jackson, especially his voice and lyrical

Those who have attended a Mary J. Blige concert in their lifetime have described it as a restoration service. Each tour setlist is fixed on producing a show, night after night, where she, her fans and first-time concertgoers can reflect on a complex range of emotions.  No finer sermonette from Blige’s nearly three-decade-long catalog brings

[embedded content] Jasmine Jordan is no stranger to the music scene. The California native’s first single, “Time Travel”, came out way back in 2014. Her debut solo EP was released the year after, culminating with a West Coast Tour. Jordan has opened for Grammy-nominated singer Joe and worked with other talented musicians in the industry.

The intro on 112’s eponymous debut album is a clear-cut example of what to expect on the 19-track effort: heartfelt ballads, liquifying harmonies, and noteworthy vocal performances. These elements would serve as the groundwork for one of the most essential listening experiences of the last 25 years. The ‘90s ran the gamut of male groups

[embedded content] Joe Little III, who we also know as Joey Beanz the lead singer of 90’s R&B group Rude Boys, is best known for the #1 Billboard Award Winning Smash Hit Song “Written All Over your Face“, once again strikes gold with his timeless, classic voice singing “All of Me”, a beautiful ode about

Rated R&B’s Front + Center artist Jvck James has shared a stripped-down cover of Aaliyah’s 2002 song “Come Over.” The East London native rolls it out with a music video.  James’ version is lean on its soothing production, featuring gentle acoustic guitar licks, limited finger snaps, and light drumming. However, his vocal performance offers just

[embedded content] We love delving into new releases for R&B Music Review as the artists are showing up and showing out. This edition of our popular series is no different as we delve into “Green” by Sam Loid from his latest EP Colors. Let’s get into it. R&B Music Review: Sam Loid – Green An

Amber Mark continues to win fans over with new music. The rising singer-songwriter has released “Foreign Things,” another song from her upcoming album. It arrives alongside its accompanying video co-directed by Satya Zoa.  The modern-day funk-tinged track finds Mark singing about the desire to up the ante in her taste for finer things in life. She

[embedded content] Up-and-coming artist REDD has just released her single “Weak” on YouTube and HearNow. It was written by REDD and Antonio Kearney, who has previously worked with Justin Bieber for the song “There She Go”. The music video was shot by Lorenzo Jones, a talented storyteller with a dramatic approach to film making. It

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Aaliyah’s tragic death. The beloved legend continues to hold a special significance in the hearts of career-long fans and even those now experiencing her star quality through recent uploads of her music on streaming platforms.  As the world celebrates the life of Aaliyah, her estate has revealed plans to

Just weeks ahead of her new album, Ch. 1 Vs. 1, Cynthia Ervio has shared another new track titled “Glowing Up.” Throughout its duration, she reflects on victoriously shining after conquering the battles that life has thrown at her Speaking on the background of “Glowing Up,” Erivo stated, “I wanted to write a song that felt

Remember that music dump that SZA hinted at last year? Well, the three previously unreleased songs have emerged on the singer-songwriter’s SoundCloud account. They’re titled “Nightbird,” “I Hate You,” and “Joni,” a fan-requested song.    The next day, however, fans alerted SZA of their removal from the music sharing platform. She responded in a tweet stating her confusion of

Rated R&B’s Front + Center artist Tone Stith has announced his first headlining tour. The FWM Tour will kick off on September 19, at the Lights On Festival in Concord, California. From there, Stith will hit major U.S. cities such as Atlanta, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Denver, before wrapping up in New York City on November 10.

Meet independent R&B artist Reina a songstress from Los Angeles, CA who’s on her way to building a legacy for herself. With a unique and soulful sound, Reina just released her latest single “At Midnight,” a song about a woman who is about her business and works hard but also allows room for love on her

Jam & Lewis have claimed their second top 10 single as lead artist on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay. “Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin’ Heart)” featuring Mariah Carey has moved up two slots to No. 10. The news comes hours after the slow-burning tune made similar headlines on R&B Radio.  In February, the celebrated duo

Bryan Abrams former lead vocalist of Iconic R&B group Color Me Badd sells trademark in undisclosed settlement. Now in his third year of sobriety, Bryan Abrams, former lead singer and frontman of the multi-platinum, award-winning, Billboard chart-topping iconic 90’s R&B/Pop crossover group Color Me Badd, formally announced today that he has reached an undisclosed settlement

In June, H.E.R. released her debut album, Back of My Mind. Now, the Grammy and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter will support the number-one album with a national tour. H.E.R.’s Back of My Mind Tour, which includes support from her RCA Records labelmate Tone Stith, will kick off on October 10, at FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, Tennessee. From there, she

Brent Faiyaz’s Drake-assisted track “Wasting Time,” produced by The Neptunes, has entered the top 10 on urban radio at No. 8. The mid-tempo groove, which has reached over 10.5 million listeners, is Faiyaz’s first top 10 entry on this format as a lead artist. He last appeared on this chart, as a featured artist, in 2017