R&B

Chris Brown has a new hit at rhythmic radio. His “Sensational” single featuring Davido and Lojay rises to No. 1 this week, knocking Jack Harlow’s “Lovin On Me” to No. 2 The Afrobeats/R&B banger jumped three spots with 5,711 spins (726 increase) for an audience impression of 14.2 million, according to Mediabase. “Sensational” is Brown’s
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Emerging alt-R&B singer Rhyan Douglas has released his debut EP, Circles, executive produced by Wondagurl and Eli Brown. The nine-track set includes the previously shared songs “Last Page,” “Young & Reckless,” “Conversations” and “Spin The Block.”  The EP opens with the latter track, where the Canadian artist sings about hoping to make a relationship work out
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Justin Timberlake visited NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to perform for its Tiny Desk Concert Series. The music star was joined by a full band and background singers, including Kenyon Dixon and RaVaughn. Timberlake kicked off his mesmerizing 25-minute set with his 2003 single “Señorita,” then transitioned to “Rock Your Body,” both of which are
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PARTYNEXTDOOR has returned with his new single “Real Woman” via OVO Sound. Over a slow-burning backdrop — produced by Prep Bijan, Eli Brown and Noah “40” Shebib — PARTYNEXTDOOR praises a love interest who is “the type of girl I’d make my wifey.” He sings in the chorus, “I spent mills on her / And
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Tamar Braxton surprises her fans with a new song, “Notice Me.” She co-wrote it with Amber Dion Smith, Donald Sales and Nyerere Davidson.  On the somber track, Braxton sings about her longing to be acknowledged by a love interest.  “I give you love when you don’t deserve it / Put up with your sh*t when
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Rising R&B group FLO has released the video for their blazing new single “Walk Like This.”  The Sahra Zadat-directed video shows the British trio strutting through a parking lot filled with Lotus Espirits, showing off their slick dance moves and vibing out with a group of friends.  “The ‘Walk Like This’ music video reflects us
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Luke James has landed a new acting role. The Grammy-nominated singer and actor will star in the Prime Video original series THEM: The Scare. The second installment of the horror anthology, consisting of eight episodes, premieres Thursday, April 25; it will consist of eight episodes. James will star as Edmund Gaines, alongside Deborah Ayorinde as Detective
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R&B newcomer Lekan has returned with his new single “614” via Human Re Sources. The soulful track was produced by his frequent collaborator Bongo ByTheWay (Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan).   Titled after the area code of Lekan’s hometown, Columbus, Ohio, “614” is the Nigerian-American’s testimony to the pursuit of his dreams. “Saw the tears from
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Beyoncé has revealed her upcoming country album is titled Act II: Cowboy Carter. The global star shared the news via an Instagram bio update.  Cowboy Carter will be released on March 29 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Eight limited editions of the album are available for pre-order on Beyoncé’s official website: two CD box sets (black and red),
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The NAACP announced the first slate of winners in the non-televised categories for the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Monday night (March 11). Actor Khleo Thomas hosted the virtual ceremony, which was streamed on the Image Awards’ official website.  Victoria Monét and Chris Brown both won two trophies in the recording category. Monét won Outstanding
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Trevor Jackson has returned with his new EP, Heads Up, via his Born Art label.  The four-song set includes the previously shared titular track, which he delivered in February. Spanning 12 minutes, Heads Up is doused with catchy songs that explore sexual themes. Among the highlights is the Malaika Terry-assisted “All The Way,” a bass-heavy banger that sees
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Chris Brown has revealed the official tracklist for his 11:11 (Deluxe), which releases April 11 via RCA Records. The expanded edition contains 13 new tracks, bumping the album to 35 tracks in total. According to a social media post by Brown, there will be a few featured guests, including Bryson Tiller, Joyner Lucas, Tee Grizzley and
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Rising R&B trio FLO is strutting into a new era with their new single, “Walk Like This.” On the balmy track, Jorja, Stella and Renée, sing about how intimate moments with their respective partners help put a pep into their step.  “There’s a reason I walk like this / My baby, he be lovin’ on
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