In partnership with the Truth To Power Project, Leon Bridges bravely covers Pastor T.L. Barrett’s 1971 underground classic “Like a Ship.” The Grammy-winning everyman’s rendition of the anthemic recording features vocal stylings from Keite Young. With gospel fervor running rapidly through this nearly six-minute organ-based song, Bridges and Young further affirm Black resilience through the darkest of times.
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Universal Music Group has kicked off Women’s History month in a very big way. Ethiopia Habetmariam is promoted to CEO and Chairwoman of the iconic Motown Records. “We thank you for your continuous leadership, integrity and authenticity. You are so deserving and we couldn’t be more proud to continue the Motown legacy with you as
PARTYNEXTDOOR has garnered platinum equivalent sales for two of his popular collaborations. “Loyal” featuring Drake, which was released in 2019, and later appeared on his 2020 album, PARTYMOBILE, reached platinum status according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song, surpassing more than 155.2 million listens on Spotify, first went gold in April
Jacob Latimore keeps an acting gig. The singer/actor will star in the upcoming thriller Panopticon, Deadline reports. Latimore’s role in the Andres Baiz-directed film has yet to be defined. Still, the film synopsis sheds potential light on what can be expected from him. In the film, Shailene Woodley will play Chase, a determined Wall Street
Two years ago, Solange released her critically-acclaimed album When I Get Home. Today, a remastered director’s cut of the Grammy-winning singer’s visual album has been added to The Criterion Channel. There are virtual events scheduled this week, which will take place on Solange’s official Blackplanet page. According to a press release, these activities include “special screenings of
The Smith family is growing. Ne-Yo and wife Crystal, are expecting. The Motown Senior VP of A&R announced on Sunday (February 21) via Instagram, that he and his wife will be the proud parents of baby number three. Ne-Yo, 41, revealed his wife’s pregnancy with the caption, “Overjoyed to announce…the family is expanding… You ready
Today is Sammie’s 34th birthday. To celebrate his special day, the R&B singer has released a new track titled “Crazy.” On the candid tune, Sammie spreads a powerful message, specifically towards men, about the importance of being accountable for actions towards women. “We men gotta stop callin’ y’all crazy / Y’all ain’t crazy, y’all just
Bryson Tiller shares the deluxe version of his latest album, A N N I V E R S A R Y, with five new songs, including the release therapy bonus track, “Like Clockwork,” which he provides a new visual to promote the re-release. In the new video, a fearless Tiller strolls through his L.A. penthouse and
It’s been a wild ride for Ant Clemons since he released his 2020 debut project Happy 2 Be Here. The Grammy-nominated singer lent his songwriting skills to projects such as Kiana Ledé’s KIKI and 6LACK’s 6pc Hot. He also collaborated with Justin Timberlake for “Better Days.” To top it all off, he picked up a 2021
Heartbreak is no joke — especially when you’re trying to unpack the multitude of emotions. On Lil’ Mo’s new single “Broken Heart,” which she co-wrote with Terrance Butler, the seasoned vocalist takes a moment to reflect on lost love. “Where do you go to fix a broken heart?” Mo asks in the opening line. “Who
Just in time for the 15th anniversary of Ne-Yo’s double-platinum debut album In My Own Words, the multi-awarded triple threat has reissued the accomplished LP with six additional tracks. All 13 songs from the original version of In My Own Words are featured on the 15th-anniversary edition. His hardcore fans will be pleased to know that “Girlfriend,” an exclusive
We thoroughly enjoyed conversing with the platinum country trap, r&b and soul music, singer/songwriter, Breland. The New Jersey native’s debut smash single, “My Truck” became a global hit with the help of the social media platform TikTok. The single led him to becoming an ambassador for Chevrolet, and is the song for the latest series
Bren Joy comes through with the liquid flow on his new single, “Fiji Fine.” From his unconventional cadence to his soothing delivery, “Fiji Fine” opens a new chapter to his music journey. Produced by Caleb Lee, Joy unapologetically professes his love and appreciation on the mellowly buoyant single. Joy sings on the chorus, “Name anywhere
<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Stream “KREAM” “Kream” or Kitty Rules Everything Around Me by DIXSON is tearing up the indie RnB scene. His lyrics are incredibly seductive with this track that celebrates the everlasting essence of romance and making love. We have a real winner on the new
Coming straight out of VA, R&B newcomer Corrinn dropped his debut EP, Unexpected Arrival, today. The singer-songwriter’s soothing vocals and tempting lyrics are a salute to true R&B. Raised in Louisa County, Virginia music surrounded Corrinn as a child. With a choir director for a mother, a bassist for a father, and a range of
Emerging R&B singer Brandy Haze has released her new EP, Silhouette. On the four-piece set, Haze reflects on some of her past relationships. Haze opens the project with the Tee Money-produced “On Site,” a catchy tune that finds the former marketing analyst in a lustful situation. “Whenever we’re together, it’s cosmic / So I’m pulling up,
Today, BET announced the launch of “BET AmpliFIND,” a digital contest aimed to shine a spotlight on the hottest, unsigned artists through the power of social media. The contest is now. Artists around the country can submit their original music and performances at BET.com/Amplifind for entry consideration from February 25 – March 5. Music fans and industry tastemakers will
Andra Day is hot on the press trail for her leading role in The United States vs. Billie Holiday. The double-platinum selling artist appeared on Tuesday night’s episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, to perform a medley of music from the film’s soundtrack. The cinematic version of the Holiday’s “Strange Fruit” and Day’s Golden Globe-nominated
R&B newcomer James Lefty is looking ahead to better days with his new single “Forward.” The Harlem Raised singer has been busy building an organic fan base with his music for the past few years. In 2018, he released his debut single “Blinded.” Last year, the 24 year old got a chance to fly to London and work
R&B duo THEY. has tapped Kiana Ledé for an official remix to “Count Me In,” lifted from their second album, The Amanda Tape. Ledé comes in on the second verse with sultry lyrics. “You can come over / Bendin’ me over, you can do all the tricks / Not moving along, baby, it’s long /