R&B

It’s been about a year since we heard new music from Elijah Blake, but the singer-songwriter returns with “Dreams” featuring rapper Trinidad James. Willing to break out of heaven, Blake smoothly croons over the laid-back production. The song leads with a sparkling guitar that merges into the solid drum production, adding to the tranquil energy. On
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This year has pretty much been all BJ The Chicago Kid. The Chicago crooner maintains his active music status with the release of 4 AM, his new EP.  The four-track project, launched through his BJ Wednesdays series held this month, includes recent singles “Make You Feel Good” featuring Lucky Daye and “Type Of Day” with
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A new era for Kevin Ross has begun with the new song “Looking For Love” leading the charge. The self-produced track marks the singer-songwriter’s first new song this year.  The song’s mood is akin to the modern soul of Lucky Daye, hitting a hard pause on a potential romance that doesn’t have the full participation of a
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Nina Simone aficionados are in for a jazzy treat. Ledisi has released Ledisi Sings Nina, a beloved collection of songs made famous by the High Priestess of Soul.  With oversight from frequent studio companion Rex Rideout, this seven-track tribute project features production from Metropole Orkest with Jules Buckley as conductor and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra headed by
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August has Tinashe’s name on it. The singer-songwriter has announced her new album 333 will arrive on August 6 via her own Tinashe Music imprint. She also shared the tracklisting and cover art for the follow-up to 2019’s Songs For You.  333 includes Tinashe’s latest singles, “Bouncin” and “Pasadena” featuring Buddy. The album’s other guests include
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Samm Henshaw has shared a video for his new track “Grow” with Tiana Major9 as his leading lady. The easygoing love song finds the South Londoner pouring himself into a relationship that he wants to see until the end. He sings, “I just need you near me / With you it’s easier to get by / Like
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Khalid has put his Free Spirit days behind him and is on to album three, aptly titled Everything Is Changing.  The forthcoming album is set to arrive this fall. Described as his “favorite album” recorded to date, Khalid shared in a statement that the album consists of songs “centering around trying to find a purpose
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With more than 25 years of dedicated R&B tunes and musical openness under his belt, Usher is one of the most influential acts of modern time. As a studio savant of Michael Jackson, Usher has seen and continues to see his pivotal impact in songs and vocal types and dance culture in established and emerging
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Jamie Jones of All-4-One continues his solo path with the release of “Sunny,” a reimagined take on Bobby Hebb’s ’60s classic. Co-produced by frequent collaborators Lamont Neuble and Tim Stewart, this remake’s instrumentation can’t hide Jones’ love for classic neo-soul. His smoothly appealing voice glides across this magnificent mix of blissed-out organ keys and guitar
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R&B newcomer Ajae has returned with his new EP titled Chi.  On Chi, Ajae takes listeners on a passionate voyage that centers around creative and sexual liberation — with an emphasis on the latter. Sensual songs like “Way You Move” and “Midnight Blue” were most definitely made for the bedroom, while “Luxus” could be played on a
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Eric Bellinger has shared the second new track from his upcoming album. It’s called “Only Fan” and was produced by Roark Bailey (Summer Walker, Kiana Ledé).  In this seductive, mid-tempo, Bellinger declares that his lady is worth more than the gratification given on the popular site of a similar name. Although, however, he does not
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Joy Denalane has spent 2021 issuing tracks here and there to satisfy traditional R&B fans. Her latest track, “Forever,” is even more intentional, serving as an offering from the deluxe edition of last year’s Let Yourself Be Loved. It arrives with a music video.  Discussing the new track, Denalane said, “The song was quite a
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You may not be familiar with Phabo yet, but you’re definitely familiar with his words. Lending his pen to the likes of Kehlani and Kyle Dion, the LA-based singer/songwriter is ready for the world to hear his talents on his debut album Soulquarius.  Presented by Soulection records, the 16-track premier boasts on capturing the spirit of
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C.S. Armstrong has released a mixtape of covers titled Deep Covers 187. It is available for streaming on Audiomack. Among the remakes on the mixtape are H.E.R.’s platinum-selling single “Damage” and SZA’s hit standalone track “Good Days.” Courtesy of an acoustic guitar, finger snaps, and raspy, slothful vocals, Armstrong also puts his spin on Solange’s
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Muni Long is back with a new EP. The seven-track release, Nobody Knows, follows last year’s Black Like This, which featured standouts “Polaroid” and “Breakin Up.”  Leading to the new project, Long dished out three songs: “Build a Bae” featuring Yung Bleu, “Sneaky Leak,” and “Thot Thoughts” featuring Sukihana. In addition, she has issued music videos for each
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