For the first time in almost three years, H.E.R. starts at number-one on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart. Selling 36,000 equivalent album units in the first week, the Oscar and Grammy-winning diva’s long-anticipated Back of My Mind debut arrives at the pole position. The set becomes her second project outside of 2018’s I Used
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Paloma Ford is still putting out visuals to support her 2020 release X Tapes. The Los Angeles-born artist has released a music video for “All For Nothing” featuring Rick Ross. “I wanted the concept to be as strong as the lyrics and the message in the song,” Ford mentioned in a press release. “The opening
Vivian Green returns the spotlight on her most recent album Love Absolute with the official video for “Where You Are.” The visual, directed by Derek Blanks, begins with Green cooing to the moon in the window of a cozy bedroom. When the day breaks, she is still singing to herself about a romance she describes as a
Even in these times of trap soul and rap-R&B, there are still some very prominent soul singers. South East London artist Joel Culpepper is one of them and delivers us a soulful new tune, “Tears of a Crown.” On the groovy track, backed by snaps, horns, and a wah-wah guitar, Culpepper takes on the vocal
H.E.R.’s Lights On Festival is coming back to the Bay Area this September with an exciting lineup of R&B and hip-hop artists. In partnership with Live Nation Urban, the now two-day event will be headlined by the Oscar and Grammy winner and some unnamed music friends. She also shares the top bill with Erykah Badu.
The Memphis native, Steven Christopher is back with his latest hot single “Nobody” from his highly anticipated EP “Single Minded.” ThisIsRnB’ Unfolded Team sat down for an exclusive interview last year with this multi-talented singer/songwriter and actor, who at the time had just released his single off of the EP name sake ” Single Minded.”
In 1995, Mary J. Blige appeared on Showtime at the Apollo in a leather newsboy cap, a Vanson motorcycle jacket, and thigh-high boots to promote her newly released second album, My Life. She had the sold-out audience in the palm of her hands, rocking out with confidence and fly-girl swag to the Bad Boy Butter
We’ve got indie artist, Matt Gordon on our radar. He recently released his new album titled “Black Mirror,” which features his single “Patience.” Gordon is making some noise and getting noticed in the music industry. ThisIsRnB’ C.E.O. Kadeja Wexler recently sat down with the talented indie artist for a “Get To Know” session and spoke
Tank is headed to the 2021 BET Awards with a number-one single. “Can’t Let it Show,” the R&B general’s emotional new single, owns the top position on R&B radio, reaching almost 12 million listeners. This marks his first leader on this airplay format since 2019’s steamy single “Dirty.” With success on R&B radio, Tank could
Sault, an impactful UK collective, is back with their fifth album. Nine follows last year’s Untitled (Black Is) and Untitled (Rise), two records that served as protest music during an uncertain time when Black people were more under attack than ever before. Nine remains focused on themes of distrust in police and Black liberation. It
Tyler, The Creator announces his next project, Call Me If You Get Lost, and shares a visual preview of “Side Street.” The Question is, what will he do next? The answer is, we don’t know but whatever it is – it’s sure to be wild, creative, quirky and great music. In true Tyler fashion, he released
James Fauntleroy has moved away from Soundcloud as his digital drop calling card. The Grammy-winning musician recently uploaded his second new song of 2021 onto streaming platforms, and it’s called “Feel.” It follows his previously shared track “Monin.” In the ‘90s-inspired jam, Fauntleroy coos how he wants to relieve the stress his woman is feeling
What do Prince, Beyonce, Cher, Madonna all have in common? They are all known simply as a mononym. To be known by one name, it carries a lot of responsibility. It requires a level of excellence worthy of being listed among the aforementioned. Therefore, every time the vocal chameleon, Stout, hits the stage, she demonstrates
Kenny Lattimore is back. The R&B veteran has released a new song called “Pressure,” and he’s indeed applying it. “Pressure” is a clear comeback record that could likely put Lattimore back in the arms of R&B radio listeners. He modernizes his signature sound, hitting a caressing falsetto and other suave notes to confess how his lady
“Foreva” is smooth groove written by RnB newcomer Devn and his latest single from his forthcoming debut project due out this summer. In a world of trends, carefully crafted images, and an ever evolving soundscape of music genres, DEVN transcends modern music with his unique blend of contemporary R&B, Pop Rap, and Trap Soul. The
When prominent Black-owned media companies come to mind, Ebony, around for more than 75 years, is at the top of the list. The Recording Academy has recognized its contribution to the Black community and has entered a partnership under the new leadership of President/CEO Harvey Mason Jr. Their first order of business is Recording Academy
R&B vocalist-songwriter Paloma Ford, teams up with the biggest boss Rick Ross, for the release of her new single and visual for “All For Nothing.” Oftentimes one might experience a relationship that was a complete waste of time and you got nothing from it. On another note, relationships are our greatest teachers and you can
Broccoli City has announced its 2021 lineup. Snoh Aalegra, Lucky Daye, Justine Skye, and artists from Soulection are set to perform at the festival on October 2 at RFK Festival Grounds in Washington, D.C. The 2021 Broccoli City Festival will also feature Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Rubi Rose, and 3ohBlack. Tickets go on sale this
“Let your faith be bigger than your fears” – Eric Bellinger. R&B singer, songwriter and vocal producer Eric Bellinger, drops some new heat with the release of the powerful visuals for his new single, “Shine on The World.” Now this is the type of artistic expression that fans and music lovers around the world love
H.E.R. has the number-one R&B song in the country, as “Damage” moves from No. 3-1 in its 22nd week on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart. The new tally makes H.E.R.’s second leader as a lone artist and her sixth topper overall on this respective chart. She previously went to the top earlier this year