R&B

June’s Diary is back. The R&B quintet has issued their new single “Maniac,” produced by B.O.P and co-written by Kristal Smith (of June’s Diary), Dee Roze and Crystal Carr. The kiss-off anthem centers around the idea of a man actively seeking a relationship with a woman who he is not ready for. Now that her
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Mereba sure has a way of making a return, and her new track “Rider” earns passing marks.  There’s a sense of enhanced confidence that builds around this soothing tune and its outer shell of gentle tribal drums and firm bassline. Her murmured voice is timid, yet the lyrics, self-written, are unafraid of losing out on
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Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds has opened dug through his archives to share his demo of The Whispers’ 1987 classic “Rock Steady” under his alter-ego Lil Bayface. He co-produced and co-wrote in his late teens with L.A. Reid. Bo Watson of Midnight Star also served as a co-writer.  Edmonds teased fans on Instagram in March with a
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Dvsn, the dynamic duo of vocalist Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85, has signed a management deal with Love Renaissance (LVRN), Billboard reports. The freshly-inked agreement is a mutual one as LVRN’s co-founder and head of A&R Justin Baiden recalls being a fan of the pair since their debut album, SEPT 5TH. “I think for us,
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Recovering from a breakup is hard. But working on yourself is the best way to move forward and open yourself up for romance. Las Vegas based singer, songwriter, producer Sabriel dives into the hyper-awareness of getting into a new relationship with her single “Love Again.” Here’s an interesting fact, the multi-hyphenate talent wrote, produced and
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Shelley FKA DRAM is keeping it in the Love Renaissance (LVRN) family. On his addicting new track, “All Pride Aside,” lifted from his upcoming self-titled sophomore album, the fun-loving performer enlists fellow LVRN affiliate Summer Walker.  The two singers gel their lushly distinct voices together to explain the complexity of a relationship built on compromise
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Get ready to bounce your head and sway your hips. “You Knew What This Was,” the latest song and matching video from indy artist TONYB. will surely having you moving. The emotional, up-tempo track addresses the modern day “situation-ship.” Full of catchy reverb and high hats, the artist believes his melodic track is reminiscent of
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A recent audit of August Alsina’s discography shows he has five new plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on backorder.  First up on the list of findings are gold awards for the Jeezy-featured track “Make It Home” and “Kissin’ On My Tattoos.” Another column tacks another platinum honor to both “No Love”
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Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Joelle James, known for co-penning Ella Mai’s breakout hit “Boo’d Up,” has tapped out from love on her new song “Heart Can’t Take It.”  The mending track speaks to a once-strong relationship that is no longer able to be saved from ending. With a joyless piano and a kick drum underneath James’ blue
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Emerging singer-songwriter Tay Iwar has returned with his new project titled Love & Isolation.  For Love & Isolation, Iwar teamed up with producers Jeffrey Rashad and Insightful to create a five-track EP that explores romantic themes — a newer territory for the Nigeria-born singer. “This EP is the transition from an era to another era for
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