R&B

The contemporary definition of hard rock is much different than it was just a few generations ago depending on who you ask in the business today, but for Cedars, not much has changed since the old guard other than cosmetics. Cedars are an indie band whose new single “Empire” pushes aesthetics towards the old school
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Welcome to Melody maker Kayana. Mind telling our readers a bit about your background and upbringing? I’m Japanese and Haitian, born and raised in New York. Music played a big role in my upbringing, with my parents being musicians and former jazz concert producers. I learned to play the piano from my mom at age
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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
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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
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It’s an interesting era in post-pop revivalism no matter what your aesthetical persuasions are, and of the recent dispatches to come to my attention, the Noshows/Aud collaboration “Slow Up” is one of the more compelling singles of its kind. Although it’s a rhythm-forward composition, “Slow Up” isn’t lacking in melodic ribbonry by any measurement; contrarily,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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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
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