R&B

In 2022, Mary J. Blige rose from the ashes once again, just as she did in 2006. During the first few months of the year, the Queen of Hip-Hop of Soul was incredibly active, performing on the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show and 53rd NAACP Image Awards, releasing Good Morning Gorgeous under 300 Entertainment and

R&B newcomer Khamari stopped by COLORS’ studio to perform his new song “These Four Walls.”  Standing in front of a brown backdrop, with his eyes closed, Khamari delivers a sincere rendition of his vulnerable track.  “‘These Four Walls’ is about me romanticizing and finally coming to terms with the isolation that I was dealing with

The trailer for Keyshia Cole’s upcoming biopic, Keyshia Cole: This is My Story, has been released by Lifetime. Cole plays herself in the D’Angela Proctor and Manu Boyer-directed movie and is also the executive producer. The one-minute clip features Cole explaining her decision to share her life story, which has been filled with various obstacles

The reign of Coco Jones shows no signs of stopping. The R&B singer’s current single “ICU” graces the No. 1 spot on urban radio this week, marking her first time achieving this accomplishment. Jones is one of three women in R&B with chart-topping songs on urban radio this year. SZA and Summer Walker were the

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer PJ Morton is now part of the Disney family, fulfilling a childhood dream by writing and producing an original song for the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction. Morton will create and reimagine music for the new ride inspired by the 2009 animated film, The Princess and the Frog. Since the

 Rising star J.Lock  and Multi-platinum R&B silky voice singer RL officially claim the Top 40 spot on Urban Radio just before the Memorial Day weekend Media Base’s Urban airplay chart ending May 28th with their single “Selfish.”.   The hip-hop/r&b duo collaboration has amassed over 200k streams on Apple and Spotify following the critically -acclaimed release and

Roy Woods is still holding on to his soul ties. On his new single “Don’t Mind Me,” the OVO Sound artist uses a groans from Mary J. Blige’s 1996 hit “Not Gon Cry” to clarify his intentions. Woods takes back his advances from a woman who was more invested in their situation than he was.

Philadelphia native with deep South Carolina soul roots, world-renowned Trombonist Jeff Bradshaw readies the celebration of the 20th Anniversary coinciding with the release of his first studio album. The prolific recording artist and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Bradshaw is back with a major compilation of what promises to be soul-stirring and spirit-lifting with the horn section lighting

R&B trio The Shindellas have unveiled the video for their latest single “Last Night Was Good for My Soul.”  The video, directed by NitaInNashville, was filmed on an iPhone 13. The fun-filled clip sees The Shindellas soaking up the sun at a pool party, where food is grilling, drinks are flowing and hips are moving.

Ye Ali is looking for a submissive sexual companion on his new song “Good Girls.” It was produced by CJ Francis IV and co-written by Ali and Trevon Waters (Chris Brown, Vedo). Emphasizing his conquest to celebrate the pleasures of the moment, Ali insists that his lady completely give up control between the sheets to

Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye just keeps going. Fresh from achieving his second No. 1 hit on urban radio, the global star has released his new song “Popular” featuring Madonna and Playboi Carti. The song, outfitted with a superfluous production, finds The Weeknd singing with the intent to call out a clout-crazed woman’s taste for a

How Black Culture and Black Music Shaped Politics, Business, and Music The year was 1961 and John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as the President of The United States. A gentleman approached the microphone and made a historic announcement that helped shape the perceptions of Black artists and Black music in America. “Ms. Marian Anderson will

Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Alicia Keys has announced a new musical, Hell’s Kitchen, based on her experience growing up in the Manhattan neighborhood of the same name. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and directed by Michael Greif and choreographed by Camille A. Brown, both Tony nominees, Hell’s Kitchen revolves around a teenager,

Ledisi’s latest single “I Need To Know” continues to hold its place at No. 1 for a second week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Rex Rideout-produced track ties with Ledisi’s previous chart-topping single, “Anything For You,” which spent two weeks at No. 1.  She achieved her first No. 1 hit and won her

Janelle Monáe is hitting the road later this summer. The Grammy-nominated singer has announced the North American dates for her Age of Pleasure Tour. The 26-city tour kicks off Aug. 30 in Seattle, Washington, at WAMU Theater. From there, Monáe will make stops in Vancouver, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Nashville, Atlanta and more. The

Tamar Braxton has achieved another top 10 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. Her new single “Changed” moves to No. 9 this week, tallying Braxton’s eighth top 10 single on this chart. Braxton went to Instagram to celebrate her latest hit. “Glory be to God. He’s the champ of champions. THE BEST DADDY EVER!!

R&B vocalist Luke James is expecting his first child with Sunny Lewis. It has been announced that they will be having a baby boy. Lewis made an Instagram post to announce that the baby shower was perfect. She expressed gratitude to all family and friends who took the time to celebrate the baby with them.

Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye is back at the top of the urban radio chart for the first time in eight years. “Creepin’,” his collaboration with Metro Boomin and 21 Savage has reached No. 1.  The Weeknd previously hit No. 1 with his 2015 hit “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey).” The Grammy-winning song appeared on

R&B legend Alicia Keys has regained a position of power on R&B radio. Her track “Come For Me” featuring Khalid and Lucky Daye is now No. 1 on the format, displacing Ledisi’s “I Need to Know” after a week in the lead. “Come For Me” gives Keys her second chart-topper at R&B radio this year,

John Legend has achieved a new milestone on Spotify. His 2013 hit “All of Me” has surpassed two billion streams on the platform. “I played ‘All Of Me’ for Chrissy at our wedding almost 10 years ago, and since then, so many of you have celebrated your special moments with it too,” Legend wrote in