R&B

Performing on stage means different things to different artists, which Zyah Belle understands as well as anybody. The Vallejo, California, native recently wrapped a stint on Alex Isley’s Marigold Tour, taking the stage in four national cities. She will resume the opening act duties later this fall when she heads out on the road with India

Walt Disney Studios just unveiled a first look at The Little Mermaid starring Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey. The one-minute clip shows Bailey, who stars as Ariel, under the sea singing “Part of Your World.”  The Little Mermaid will hit theaters on May 26, 2023. “Can’t believe it’s happening,” Bailey wrote in an Instagram post.  According

Rising singer LAYA has been making quite a mark this year with her unique visuals and sound. She continues this trend by releasing “Sailer Moon 2.0,” a new version of her acclaimed song “Sailor Moon.” It features a guest appearance from Baby Tate.  LAYA takes a different approach this time around compared to the song’s

Eighteen Grammy nominations (two wins). Sixteen top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. More than 170 million records sold worldwide. Countless classics across multiple genres. Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins’ musical impact is undeniable. He’s one of the greatest producers of all time.  Jerkins has worked with a range of artists, including Michael Jackson, Janet

Oscar-winning singer, songwriter and composer Jon Batiste, legendary songwriter Diane Warren, and musical group Pentatonix have shared a video for their new single “Sweet.” The Matt Earl-directed video opens with two older men playing chess in the city. During the chess match, the radio announcer asks, “Has the world forgotten how to play music?” The

Brandy and Daniel Caesar’s 2019 duet “Love Again” has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The lovesick anthem has sold more than 500,000 equivalent units since releasing on July 5, 2019, via Brand Nu, Inc./Entertainment One. The Jordan Evans and Matthew Burnett-produced track was launched as the lead single for

The most awaited return of the Labor day Weekend festival curated by JAY-Z himself and partnering with Live Nation, the Made in America Festival (MIA FEST) took place on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, in Philadelphia. Marking its 10th anniversary,  the festival had a diverse lineup of talent showcased R&B, Hip-Hop, and International artists. The show kicked off

History was made in Atlanta this past weekend as The 15th Annual Headies Awards was held to recognize the best in Afrobeats and African music and culture, the first time the awards show has been held outside of Nigeria. The awards ceremony was held Sunday, Sept. 4 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in

As Ari Lennox gets closer to releasing her sophomore album, age/sex/location, the Grammy-nominated singer shares more details.  After much anticipation, Lennox has finally revealed the album tracklist. The 12-track album will include guest appearances from Chlöe, Lucky Daye and Summer Walker. The latter singer appears on “Queen Space,” which Lennox released last week as part of

[embedded content]“Riot” from EP Ruthless R&B singer/songwriter Nadia Sade’ has released her latest EP “Ruthless” on the usual streaming platforms. The EP includes six singles: 1. Say It.2. Riot.3. Your Way.4. Use You.5. Done Done Done6. Nadi Girl. The R&B singer/songwriter Nadia Sade’ delivers a powerhouse of talent in her diminutive frame. The artist was

Nothing says R&B and soul like an artist who can embrace the gospel influences that make the genre classic. Emerging singer and songwriter Jamison Ross offers this soulful magic on his new album Jamo, out now via Affective Music. The songs were written and recorded during the pandemic. “Like many, the pandemic forces me to

Ari Lennox is hitting the promo trail to support her sophomore album, age/sex/location, out Sept. 9 via Dreamville/Interscope Records.  The Grammy-nominated singer posted a flyer of daily events planned leading up to Friday’s release. Each event is titled after a song from Lennox’s album. Kicking off Tuesday, Sept. 6, Lennox will host “Leak It,” a private

Tevin Campbell made a surprise appearance during Usher’s set at his Las Vegas residency on Sunday night (Sept. 4). The Grammy-nominated singer joined Usher on stage to perform his 1993 hit “Can We Talk,” the lead single from his sophomore album, I’m Ready.  Usher, wearing a sparkling “Dirty South” jacket, gave Campbell the floor to perform

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) revisits the Billboard 200’s top ten with An Evening With Silk Sonic this week (Sept. 10). The album jumps from No. 200 to No. 7. According to Billboard, An Evening With Silk Sonic sold 44,000 equivalent album units during the week that ended Sept. 1. Approximately 37,000 copies

The music playing in any establishment affects the mood, especially in casinos. If you talk to anydie-hard casino player, they’ll tell you that the background music during live casino gamespartially affects their performance. The music varies from place to place depending on the moodthe casino wants to set. This might seem negligible, but music impacts

Mary J. Blige could be in the race to ascend to EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul won Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for The Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show on night one of the 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. It’s the legendary singer and songwriter’s first Emmy win. She

THE STAR-STUDDED LIST INCLUDES TIWA SAVAGE, WIZKID, ADEKUNLE GOLD, DAVIDO, FLAVOUR, AND MORE When The Headies announced that its 15th annual awards show was coming to America, they knew they would need to bring the best of both worlds to the stage. Emmy Award-Nominated Actor and Comedian Anthony Anderson team up with Nigerian American actress,