R&B

In April 2008, after the success of her comeback album The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey had nothing else to prove. While the last go-round was the victory lap that solidified Carey as a bonafide legend, her stunning follow-up, E=MC2, perhaps earned Carey the right to be an artist without the pressures to be heard.

The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band consists of Julian Casablancas on vocals, Nick Valensi on guitar, Albert Hammond Jr. on guitar, Nikolai Fraiture on bass, and Fabrizio Moretti on drums. They gained critical acclaim and commercial success with their debut album, “Is This It,” released

Organizers announced today via press release the full lineup for this year’s three-day music event  Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash the premier hip-hop music festival in the Midwest. Returning Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25 to Chicagoland, Illinois.  According to the release, after spending four years at Douglass Park on the west side of Chicago,

Matt Cleare doesn’t mind traveling a long distance to be with someone he desires, as evident in his new single “4000!” “Two planes, 4000 miles / To test the will of pleasure, your natural design / A vacuum led to splendor, a flower turquoise and violet / Her body built from pleasure / Four trips,

Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair. They are known for their post-grunge sound, which incorporates heavy guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics. Over the course of their career,

The Grammy-nominated viral R&B/Soul trio formerly known as Anthony Hamilton’s crowd-pleasing backup vocalists The Hamiltones formally re-introduced themselves with their 2022 album “We Are The Ton3s.” The new music video “Lose It” debuted exclusively via BET Soul on 4/10/23, and is directed by J. Inez.    “Lose It” is the standout track from the album and features Tarriona “Tank”

R&B newcomer Chase Shakur has signed with Def Jam Recordings and has issued his debut single, “Sink or Swim.” Co-produced by Arsenio Archer and Deputy, “Sink or Swim” ponders the future of a relationship that seems to be going through some hiccups.  Shakur sings in the second verse: “Losing patience for what we’ve done /

Hozier, born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne in Bray, Ireland, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He gained international recognition with his debut single “Take Me to Church,” released in 2013. The song features a soulful, bluesy instrumental with powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics that criticize organized religion and its role in society. Hozier’s self-titled debut

Khamari has announced his debut album, A Brief Nirvana, will arrive on May 28 via RCA Records. “This album is a story about uncomfortable growth,” says Khamari. “Recording this gave me perspective and made me realize the search for clarity and nirvana is a lifelong one. Maybe I was asking for a lot in the

Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish singer, songwriter, and actor who has sold over 170 million records worldwide. He was born on May 8, 1975 in Madrid, Spain, to Spanish singer Julio Iglesias and Filipina socialite Isabel Preysler. Iglesias began his music career in the mid-1990s and quickly became known for his smooth, romantic ballads and

Grammy-nominated super group Dinner Party has returned with their new album, Enigmatic Society, the follow-up to their 2020 self-titled album. The four-person collective is composed of Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin, 9th Wonder and Kamasi Washington. The nine-song album includes the previously shared singles “For Granted” and “Insane.” The former track, featuring Ant Clemons, was produced

We The Kingdom is a contemporary Christian music band from Nashville, Tennessee, that has taken the world by storm with their uplifting and inspiring music. The band was formed in 2019 and consists of members Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Rae Cash, Martin Cash, and Andrew Bergthold. With their unique blend of folk, rock, and

Around this time in April 2004, Usher’s “Yeah!” featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris was dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart. (It spent 12 weeks at No. 1.) The crunk&b hit was the lead single from Usher’s fourth album, Confessions, which later became his magnum opus. A then-budding Sean Garrett was part of the songwriting team

Newsboys are one of the most iconic Christian bands of all time, with a career spanning over three decades. With a high-energy and uplifting style, they have produced numerous hits that have become staples of Christian music. From their early days in the late 1980s to their most recent releases, the Newsboys have always been

Jazmine Sullivan and Jhené Aiko have teamed with Black Promoters Collective to co-headline two shows for the North 2 Shore Festival. The concerts are set to take place at Boardwalk Hall Arena on June 10 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and at Prudential Center on June 23 in Newark, New Jersey. Both shows are scheduled

Wilson Pickett was an American soul singer who became known as one of the most important figures in the history of soul music. Born in 1941 in Alabama, Pickett rose to fame in the 1960s with hits such as “In the Midnight Hour,” “Land of 1,000 Dances,” and “Mustang Sally.” His music was characterized by

A new week means, new music! This week’s features include picks from Daniel Ceasar, Pink Sweat$, Yung Bleu & more. Each song selected on this week’s list has been hand-picked and offers something for every listener. Keep reading to check out some songs that dropped within the last week that we’re spotlighting. Daniel Ceasar –

Kenyon Dixon has released the official video for his new single “Slow Dancing” featuring Kincy.  The retro visual features Dixon chilling out and getting cozy with a foxy lady in a vintage pad with an in-house band. Other guests are also getting their groove, while Dixon and Kincy eventually link up for vibes. Dixon released

The Robert Cray Band is an American blues band formed in the late 1970s. Led by singer and guitarist Robert Cray, the band has become known for their unique blend of blues, soul, and rock music. Cray’s soulful and emotive vocals, combined with his powerful guitar playing, are the centerpiece of the band’s sound. The

The 2023 Music at the Intersection is coming. The two-day outdoor concert, now in its third year, is set to take place at Grand Center Arts District on Saturday, Sept. 9, and Sunday, Sept. 10, in St. Louis, Missouri. Grammy-nominated singer Masego is headlining act for day one. He will support his sophomore self-titled album,