R&B

The second annual Juneteenth: A Global Celebration for Freedom will see a new set of performers joining the event, as announced by Live Nation Urban and Jesse Collins Entertainment. Charlie Wilson, Muni Long, and Chlöe are part of the new batch of talent performing at a global celebration, which will be broadcasted on all CNN

Daniel Caesar has unveiled the dates for his Superpowers World Tour – Leg 2: U.S & Canada.  The 33-date tour, produced by Live Nation, begins Aug. 29 in Indianapolis, Indiana, at Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. From there, Caesar will play across North America, hitting cities such as Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Vancouver, Toronto

Americana soul ambassador MAJOR. has returned with a new EP, The Hope of My Soul. The six-track project includes the previously shared “Baby Will You Love Me.” This is the tune that offers proof positive that MAJOR. is consistent, soulful and natural in his pursuit to be a great romanticist of his time.  At this

R&B newcomer Alexia Jayy is tired of a no-good lover on her new single “Over and Done.”  As the title hints, the Alabama native declares that she is no longer interested in a one-way relationship, and is moving on. “All I wanted to do was feel wanted / Wanted to feel wanted but you couldn’t

Like a narrator guiding you chapter by chapter through your favorite novel, American Soul Singer MAJOR. guides fans through each song of his newest EP “The Hope Of My Soul” with a powerful presence, voice, and delivery.  From his powerful tenor vocals to the falsetto, he brings color, texture, and dimension to all 6 songs

BJ The Chicago Kid pours one out on his new single “Liquor Store In The Sky,” produced by Yeti Beats. It features rapper Freddie Gibbs. On this reflective track, BJ The Chicago Kid emotionally delves into a deep friendship that was tragically cut short. The pain of this loss still lingers and he has yet

Roots Picnic 2023 was the most robust undertaking in the event’s 15 years. With Usher, Ari Lennox, Lucky Daye, Kindred The Family Soul, and even a surprise appearance by Jazmine Sullivan, the festival was an R&B music lover’s dream.   Read our contributing writer Flisadam Pointer’s full recap of day two of Roots Picnic 2023.  Even

Rising R&B artist NBDY has finally ended his two-year hiatus and released a new project called Take Control via Wolfchild Music. The official Take Control EP cycle began with the title track, also a bass-heavy flex-fest. Here, NBDY moves between the Gourty Maxx-tailored production to detail his mission of finding pleasure and taking control of

Over the weekend, all eyes were on Roots Picnic 2023 thanks to Usher’s epic feature to The Mann Center in Fairmount Park. This week was all about enjoying the new age of pleasure due to Janelle Monáe’s latest album. The “Lipstick Lover” singer was the only musician to release a new project.  Roc Nation’s Maeta

Ajiona Alexus is back. The rising singer and actress has returned with a new song, “Made For Me,” which she co-wrote with Fallon King. It was produced by YNG Josh (Chris Brown, Alicia Keys), Xavi (Ariana Grande, Jordan Ward), and Justin Clemons (YNW Melly). Sounding like a lost early-’00s R&B hit, Alexus unleashes feelings to

Billboard Magazine Chart-topping Singer-Songwriter, Levelle, Releases his highly anticipated Sophomore Album, “Promise To Love” via the SRG-ILS Group label imprint. LeVelle’s “Promise To Love,”  album was introduced to music lovers around the world with the release of singles, “Only If”,  ” What Love Sounds Like” and the most recent release, “Work It Out.” “Promise To Love” is

Rising R&B singer Alex Vaughn has released a cover of Brandy’s 1998 favorite “Almost Doesn’t Count” as part of Spotify Singles. The remake comes on the day of the 25th anniversary of Brandy’s album, Never Say Never, which features the original track. (Never Say Never was released in the U.S. on June 9, 1998, via Atlantic

When rising Afrobeats star Adena Ajayi released her debut single “Aura,”  she never imagined that it would garner close to half a million streams within its first two weeks. The song rose to the top, appearing on 2 charts and countless radio stations nationwide. Thousands became monthly listeners as her presence and impact grew stronger

The 2023 BET Awards nominees have been announced. Beyoncé, SZA and Chris Brown lead among R&B acts with four nominations each. (Rapper Drake is the most-nominated this year with seven nods.) The ceremony will air live Sunday, June 25, at 8 p.m. from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. Brown, Beyoncé and SZA are

Mary J. Blige has established herself as an undisputed legend by candidly expressing personal struggles in her music, particularly in regard to a wide variety of romantic issues. Her music has served as an inspiration to many, with its empowering message of resilience through difficult times. Now, she hopes to continue this artistic expression through

Grammy winner Jazmine Sullivan will headline the Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival on Monday, June 19, at Leimert Park Village in Los Angeles, California. Still Rising and Elevate Culture, in partnership with Amazon Music, are hosting the fifth annual event, which is free to attend. So far, Sullivan is the only confirmed performer, but more artists

NPR’s Tiny Desk returns for June’s Black Music Month with a rejoiceful mini-concert by the iconic soul singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson.  “Gee, I feel so lucky today to be on the Tiny Desk show,” Wilson sings with recreated lyrics to his song “Outstanding,” repeated by five background singers at the 25:06 mark. “Cause I really love

THEY., the R&B duo consisting of Drew Love and Dante Jones, have announced their Nü Moon Tour, their first headlining tour in six years. The 15-date North American tour begins Sept. 21 at Neumos in Seattle, Washington, with additional dates in Chicago, New York and Phoenix, before wrapping Oct. 16 at Constellation Room in Santa

John Legend has teamed with Etsy, a global marketplace for unique and creative goods, for an exclusive home and living collection. Incorporating his own interior style and life at home, Legend co-designed the items with a group of Etsy shops helmed by women, Black and underrepresented sellers.  The limited-edition collection features items such as ceramic