Babyface has achieved his sixth career No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week with “As a Matter of Fact.” It’s the 11th new song to lead this list in 2023. Babyface joins Kenny Lattimore, Tank, and Usher as one of the few male artists to have held the No. 1 spot as a
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Janelle Monáe has unveiled the official video for her song “Water Slide,” which she co-directed with Alan Ferguson (Beyoncé, John Legend, Katy Perry). The pool party-themed video is filled with a dynamic group of melanated people being their unapologetic selves as they soak up the sun and move to the rhythm of the Patra-sampled bop.
R&B duo THEY. (Dante Jones and Drew Love) are previewing their upcoming Nü Moon Tour through their Bedroom Version series. In the series, the duo performs songs from their recent album Nü Moon in a bedroom set. The footage is shot in a distorted VHS effect by IndieTrent. As part of the series, the first
PARTYNEXTDOOR has returned with a new song, “Resentment,” his second release of the year. The self-produced track will appear on his upcoming album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 4, arriving later this summer. “What be goin’ through your mind? / Stayin’ out past five / And you know you gon’ get checked for it / Respect’s what I need, but don’t
John Dorsch’s vision for his music has an all-encompassing design that few artists share. His latest release Elevation spans the breadth of fifteen songs that touch on multiple genres such as folk, pop, and rock without ever coming off as a hodgepodge of disparate tunes lacking an overall cohesive theme. The fifteen tracks included on Elevation are bound together
If you think hard rock is a dead genre, reconsider. Sobak’s A Little More Time will definitely make you rethink such a stance. The Florida-based bandleader Anthony Sobak has been playing music and singing since fifteen years old and the long voyage he’s had to this moment delivers the goods in one of the most inspired hard
Ronald Isley is embarking on a new business venture. The legendary singer and frontman of The Isley Brothers has launched a new spirits brand aptly named Ronald Isley Liquid Gold. At this time, there are two products under the newly-formed company: Liquid Gold Vodka and XO Contagious Brandy. The craft vodka is distilled five times
Jazmine Sullivan has a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her single “Girl Like Me” featuring H.E.R. is now certified platinum. The acoustic-driven track, produced by Bongo ByTheWay, has sold more than one million equivalent units. It previously went gold in February 2022 after selling 500,000 units. “Girl Like Me,” which
Grammy winner Fantasia has announced that her bourgeoning business, Addies Place, will be releasing a line of swimwear. The inspiration for this line comes from her grandmother, Apostle Addie Collins, who passed away in 2015. “Do you remember when swimwear was sexy, yet classy? I want to bring that vibe back with an exclusive Nightgowns,
Jon Batiste is back. The Oscar-winning and Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and composer has shared “Calling Your Name,” the second offering from his upcoming album. As Batiste sings over a breezy melodica, his warm and infectious tone expresses his feelings about time moving aimlessly while his heart flutters for a beloved whom he can’t stop thinking
This week was all about recovering from the musical magic Essence Festival had to offer, bringing out legacy and newer acts alike. For those who opted out of the voyage to New Orleans, Usher’s My Way Las Vegas residency was a fitting alternate. Even Keke Palmer couldn’t resist the charm of the “There Goes My
LAYA isn’t here for the shenanigans. Her new single “F’d Up” echoes this sentiment. Over a spirited production, helmed by Paul Chadwick Norman and ORA Sounds, LAYA tells off folks who continue to press her buttons. Speaking on her new single, LAYA shares, “You ever have somebody try you? Tried you so hard and they
R&B newcomer Genia has released her debut mixtape, 4 PM In The Ville, via Def Jam Recordings. The eight-track project includes her previously shared tracks “Introducing,” “Jaded” and “False Prophet.” Each of the three mentioned tracks came with its own supporting video. These videos were self-directed and shot in black and white. [embedded content] “The
Usher continues to receive accolades. The R&B superstar was honored with a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award for being among the most-stream creators in the company’s 20-year history. Usher, who currently has 27 million monthly listeners on Spotify, was presented with the award in Las Vegas, Nevada, at his My Way: The Las Vegas Residency
AFROPUNK Brooklyn has revealed the 2023 lineup for its two-day festival, set for Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 at Greenpoint Terminal Market in Brooklyn, New York. Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Jazmine Sullivan is set to headline the festival for the first time. Producer and DJ Flying Lotus is also on the bill as a co-headliner.
R&B veteran Sammie is going to be a father for the first time with Teanna Reid. They recently announced that they are expecting a baby girl and have chosen the name Journee. After the baby shower, Sammie shared some news on Instagram. “I’ll try to keep it short: to my tribute who’s known yet respected
In the competitive world of indie pop, Ajay Mathur doesn’t have an easy road ahead of him in trying to put his name on the map, but this isn’t to say that his new single “Don’t Want the Phone to Ring” doesn’t put forth quite the sterling effort. Mathur introduces himself to us in “Don’t
“All I’ve ever done is try to make music that feels good, music that touches people” -Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds When Icon singer-songwriter Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds stepped on the blue carpet this past Tuesday, it was a legendary moment, a fashion moment, and a moment of awe. Throughout his career, he has amassed 12 Grammys, 51
Jordan Hawkins has teamed with Duckwrth for his new single “Can’t Fake What You Feel.” The track was co-written by Hawkins and Duckwrth in collaboration with Mack Keane. It was produced by the latter with the help of ESTA, Stari, Mauricio, and King Oliver. Hawkins sings over a mix of electric guitar, sparkling keys, drums,
Warner Records’ rising start ASTN has been pushing boundaries with his soulful vocals and demonstrates his ability to work across genres in a way that doesn’t feel forced. He has quickly gained recognition in the music industry as a talented singer, songwriter, and producer. His latest release “On Schedule” sparks the fuse for what is
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