R&B

Rising singer J. Brown has connected with Kevin Ross for his new song “Weightless,” which Ross wrote and produced. “Weightless” distinctly feels like a takeoff, with gusts of wind heard in precise moments in the background of the production. This makes sense as J. Brown and Ross narrate a low-key track to cater to their

Snoh Aalegra is back. The Grammy-nominated singer has returned with her new single, “Be My Summer.”  Aalegra co-wrote the song with Ari PenSmith, who also co-produced it alongside Michael Uzowuru, Michael Heldman and RⱯHM. On the soothing tune, Aalegra yearns for affection from an ex-lover. “Try movin’ on but I’m right here where we left

Jeremih is venturing into the wine and spirits industry. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter has announced the launch of his new chardonnay brand, Birthday Sex, named after his 2009 debut single.  The Chicago, Illinois, native’s new venture is in partnership with LiveOne, a music, entertainment and technology platform based in Los Angeles, California. Birthday Sex

DJ Cassidy and The Black Promoters Collective have joined forces for the third Pass The Mic Live! event. The upcoming one-night-only concert is Sept. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the State Farm Arena as part of Labor Day weekend festivities. Representing R&B at the event will be Keyshia Cole and Jagged Edge. The lineup also

Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer Sean Garrett has more than a dozen Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 credited to his name. The entertainer has penned hits for some of the biggest names in the game including Usher, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Summer Walker, and more. However, now he’s ready to pour back into himself as a

A new music and culinary festival is coming to the Lone Star State. Live Nation Urban and IMG have unveiled the lineup for the inaugural Honeyland Festival, set for Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 at Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, Texas. Mary J. Blige is headlining the two-day event, along with Jazmine Sullivan and

Trace Austin’s New Single “Move” feat. Shantal Vella Is a Reggaeton Latin Afrobeats Pop Hit That Makes Everyone Get Up, Dance, and Move! “Dance for me right now/ Turn your bodies down on the dance floor/ hands on me right now/ Girl I’m trying to see you move,” Trace Austin sings in the opening lines

Babyface’s latest single, “As a Matter of Fact,” keeps its No. 1 position on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for a second week. With “As a Matter of Fact” spending two weeks in the top spot, it marks Babyface’s third solo hit to achieve this feat. The previous two were “Every Time I Close My

Jeremih celebrated his 36th birthday (July 17) with a new song titled “Room” featuring Adekunle Gold and 2 Chainz. On the Afrobeats-flavored track, co-produced by Hitmaka and Earwulf, Jeremih sings about his desire to spend some quality time with an alluring woman in the bedroom. “Laying with her awake, eating / Drown like a lake

Ty Dolla $ign is adding more steam behind his latest single “Motion.” The genre-bending singer/songwriter has enlisted Chris Brown for his “Motion (Remix).” Brown comes in the second, singing, “Startin’ me up with a touch / Takin’ over mе and I can’t get enough / Love that energy you bring, girl, who’s your plug? /Give

Rising R&B singer-songwriter Idman has released their debut EP, Risk, via Arista Records. It was executive produced by their longtime collaborator Khris Riddick-Tynes, one-half of the production duo The Rascals (Ariana Grande, Toni Braxton, Kehlani). The seven-track offering begins with Idman trying to come to terms with a breakup (“Hate“). They resent their ex for moving

Ahead of the release of his new single “Comin’ Home,” Grammy Award-winning singer Usher is expanding his partnership with Rémy Martin to amplify skate culture further. If Usher’s Las Vegas residency has taught R&B lovers anything, the singer’s luscious vocals are intoxicating to anyone within ear’s reach. So it’s only fitting that the multiple Grammy

Kiana Ledé recently stopped by Vevo Studios to perform her current “Deeper,” from her sophomore album, Grudges. The rising R&B singer rocked a blonde wolf cut and wore an oversized chocolate-colored blazer with shoulder pads. She paired it with a matching colored-lace bra and accessorized with gold jewelry. As Ledé and her band became more

A love for their music was rekindled after it’s feature on Starz’s  BMF Series. Straight Out of Detroit, R&B/Soul group RJ’s Latest Arrival is giving us new music to dance to this summer with their single “One Step” featuring Slum Village. The American R&B, dance, and soul music band reached the peak of their popularity in

R&B vocalist Leela James has returned with her new single “Right Back In It,” which she co-wrote with Franci Richard. Produced by Rex Rideout, “Right Back In It” is a blissful tune that highlights the power of love and its ability to prevail even in the midst of hard times. James sings in verse two:

Brooklyn, NY. native, soulful rising artist Alex Mali is setting the tone with her signature blend of Dancehall R&B/Pop sound which pays homage to Jamaican and Trinidadian roots and influences.  Her latest single “DinnerTime,” (out today) is a song that emerged from the theme of self-confidence and empowerment and serves as a tantalizing taste of her upcoming

Mahalia has finally released her sophomore album, IRL, via Atlantic Records.  The 13-track album includes the previously shared tracks “Terms and Conditions,” “Cheat” featuring JoJo and “Ready.” In addition to JoJo, the album features Joyce Wrice (“In My Head”), Destin Conrad (“Wassup”), Stormzy (“November”) and Kojey Radical (“Wassup”).  “This is a real reflection of the journeys