R&B

THEY., the R&B duo composed of vocalist Drew Love and producer Dante Jones, have shared their new song “Set Me Free.”  Incorporating micro levels of hazy rock, Love sings about moments of hope, where an unnamed rescuer helps him come out on the other side. “I’m on my knees / Prayin’ that somebody / Will

SZA has revealed the tracklist for her sophomore album, SOS., which releases Dec. 9 on Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records. Loaded with 23 tracks, S.O.S. will include the previously shared songs “Good Days,” “I Hate U” and “Shirt.” It will also feature “Blind,” which she performed on Saturday Night Live, along with “Shirt.” [embedded content] SOS will include features from Don

Jill Scott along with Live Nation Urban announce the 23rd-anniversary tour of the “Who is Jill Scott?” Words & Sounds Vol.1 tour dates. Jill Scott (Affectionately known as “Jilly from Philly” ), is returning to a performance venue near you in celebration of her iconic platinum album “Who Is Jill Scott?” Words & Sounds Vol.

Jill Scott will celebrate the 23rd anniversary of her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, with a headlining tour.  The 20-date tour, powered by Live Nation Urban, kicks off Feb. 28, 2023, at Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Georgia. From there, Scott will play in various U.S. cities, including Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Brooklyn,

Beyoncé has taken over airwaves. Her current single “Cuff It,” lifted from her Renaissance album, has reached No. 1 at R&B radio and urban radio. “Cuff It” is Beyoncé’s second consecutive No. 1 hit from the Renaissance album cycle, following the empowering dance track “Break My Soul.” It’s also her third song this year to ascend to

SZA’s sophomore album, S.O.S., has a release date.  The highly anticipated album will drop Dec. 9 via Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records. It will include SZA’s current focus track “Shirt,” as well as her newly-teased song “Blind.” SZA announced the news on Instagram following her appearance on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest.  “Shirt,” produced by Rodney

Keke Palmer is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Darius Daulton. The actress and singer announced that she is pregnant during her opening monologue on Saturday Night Live. “There’s some rumors going around. People have been in my comments saying ‘Keke is having a baby. Keke is pregnant.’ And I wanna set the record

[embedded content] The Florida-based next-gen pop star, Vara has just released their new single “Paranoia” on YouTube and all the usual streaming platforms. Vara Gianna is a singer-songwriter and beloved social media influencer (with the pronouns they/their). Vara’s debut single “Paranoia” is both intimate and delightfully introspective and it introduces a vulnerability not currently seen

Grammy-winning singer Fantasia is among the women named honorary members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. at the recent Centennial Founders’ Month event. Alexis Jones (actress and Grammy-nominated singer), Yvonne McNair (Emmy-nominated event producer and entrepreneur) and Shawn Smith (first global head of communications at Osmo) were also inducted at the ceremony. Fantasia confirmed the

The Weeknd is a fan of Mario Winans and his 2004 classic “I Don’t Wanna Know.” The R&B star lifts lines from the record and repurposes them for “Creepin,” a track from producer Metro Boomin’s new album, Heroes & Villains. The song also features a verse from rapper 21 Savage. The intoxicating track details a

Grammy-winning singer and songwriter John Legend has released a new EP titled LEGEND (Solo Sessions). Available exclusively on Apple Music, the EP features piano versions of five songs from Legend’s new album, LEGEND.  Among the batch of songs is a reimagined version of his top 10 hit “Honey” and his empowering anthem “Wonder Woman.”  The original

Rising Artist Safe Travels is back with another catchy bop! In his newest track “Time Don’t Wait,” the R&B/pop-fusion artist combines melodies and notes of harmonious singing and bouncing between the lyrics on the beat. His vocals smoothly flow over this memorable beat and this song shows a new side of him that differs from

Self-proclaimed R&B rockstar Jordan Hawkins has teamed up with fellow rising singer Reggie Becton for his new single, “Screamin’.” It was co-produced by Blake Straus and NAIVE. Hawkins is part of the latter production collective. On the slick and electric track, the two crooners profess to have the juice to push their partner’s acoustic vocal

Congratulations to Tyler Perry on his latest mega picture deal with Amazon Studios. Amazon Studios announced on (11/28) it has closed a four-picture film deal with powerhouse producer, actor, writer, and director Tyler Perry.  Per the press release, Under the pact, Perry will write, direct, and produce four films for release in more than 240

Emerging R&B singer Chxrry22 has released a visual for her current focus track “Wasteland.” She co-directed it with Nsty. In the vintage-style video, Chxrry22 and her crew of women travel around Toronto, Canada, relieving the city of trashy guys that they call ‘wastemen.’  “This was shot in my hometown, Toronto, and is easily my current

R&B singer T-Royal is back with a new visual and single, “Mine.” Sexy, with a laid-back tempo, lyrically “Mine” touches on a man telling a woman how he wants to make love to her all while he claims what’s rightfully his! “Mine” chronicles passion, and the track will surely speak to the lover in you.

Teedra Moses is returning to the road this winter. The R&B veteran has shows lined up for the first half of next year, starting Feb 23, 2023, at the legendary S.O.B’s in New York City. From there, Moses will wind through major cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta before capping the concerts on

Candiace has given women everywhere a new anthem. The rising singer and Real Housewives of Potomac star has enlisted legendary rapper Trina for her new single “Insecure,” co-produced by duo Chris-n-Teeb and Donald Sales.  The spicy track contains some of the bluntest lyrics and heartfelt vocals as Candiace lets a fragile lover know it’s all