R&B

The ‘90s era, without question, is one of the most recognizable times in R&B. JKing, a seasoned marketer-turned-singer, embraces this supreme decade with his debut project, ‘90s F*ck It Vibes.  On his 10-track release, JKing introduces himself as a skilled student of R&B heroes from this period. Serenading with ease and melodious know-how, he scores

As an artist, discovering a true sense of agency within yourself can afford you an opportunity to produce a whole new sound. For Priscilla Renea Hamilton, an in-demand writer, this became the case when she introduced her alter-ego Muni Long last summer. While the alternative version of herself might seem new to most, she isn’t

Scan the list of Best R&B Performance nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards, and you will find that each artist and their nominated song achieved high placements on diverse Billboard charts.  Here’s a chart recap pertaining to next year’s Best R&B Performance nominees. [embedded content] Snoh Aalegra —  “Lost You”  The second single from Snoh

Dylan Sinclair has a couple of “Regrets” swarming his head on his new focus track. It features co-production credit from Jordon Manswell, Zachary Simmonds, Bryan Allen and Jason Amos.  On the self-penned tune, Sinclair tenderly sings about prematurely letting go of a romance from three years ago. He breaks it off with his current lady, understanding

Jon Batiste’s name was heard many times during the reveal of the 2022 Grammy Awards nominations. The accomplished musician earned 11 nominations this year, including two nods in the general field, Album of the Year (We Are) and Record of the Year (“Freedom”). He also picked up nominations across various genre-specific categories, including R&B, jazz, and classical,

This holiday season, Masego and Devin Morrison are gathering around the table with their minds set on scarfing down “Yamz.”  This desirable jam, produced by Morrison and Michael Daniel Foster, a frequent collaborator of Masego, certainly has a retro sound that draws its savory chords and keys from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Depending

Khalid has announced his new EP, Scenic Drive, will release on Dec. 3 via RCA Records.  The El Paso, Texas native has called on Alicia Keys, 6LACK, Lucky Daye, Quin, JID, Kiana Ledé, Majid Jordan, Smino and Ari Lennox to join him on the ride. The nine-track project will include his previously shared track “Present.” “I’m

Normani has enlisted Kaytranada for a special remix to her latest single “Wild Side.” The Kaytranada remix is slightly more upbeat than the original version, which features Cardi B. The Grammy-winning rapper does not appear on the remix. oh snap, my Wild Side remix is out now — KAYTRA (@KAYTRANADA) November 22, 2021 “Wild Side (Kaytranada

In spring 2011, when Mary J. Blige announced a sequel to her beloved 1994 album My Life, she had fans on their knees in gratitude for the resurgence of emotional uneasiness and fractured confessions of heartbreak and longing. With My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act I), Blige offered an alternative view of her love story

Aloe Blacc has shared a new track titled “Believe.” The inspirational song is attached to the new National Geographic documentary, The Rescue, released earlier this fall.  On “Believe,” produced by Daniel Pemberton and Gary Go, Blacc offers words of encouragement for those needing a push to be brave through testing hurdles.  “The world’s biggest problems

There’s a reason why most diaries are equipped with some sort of lock. It’s the barrier that protects our most intimate thoughts, laid out on every page, from unauthorized access. When Hunnah writes a song, it’s as if she’s detailing her feelings in a journal entry. “It’s my way of being like, ‘I have these

Alex Isley and her production collaborator Jack Dine have recruited Robert Glasper for their new single, “Still Wonder.” Glasper plays the warm keys on this tune where Isley remains lost in thought about a past lover she can’t seem to get off her mind.  According to Isley, “Still Wonder” is the final song to be

The esteemed legacy of Marvin Gaye is in good hands with Salaam Remi. With trust from Motown and UMe, the super-producer has retooled music from Gaye’s illustrious career for a new EP, Save The World Remix Suite.  The project consists of four tracks, one of which is a B-side (“Sad Tomorrows”) to the first version

H.E.R. leaves tons of figurative shell casings on her ambitious new track “Automatic Woman.” The track appears on the Bruised soundtrack. The song was produced by Van Hun, who also serves as a co-writer alongside H.E.R. and Starrah. On this go-getting track, H.E.R. is not willing to go without a fight to carry out her many dreams

Kaytranada has dropped off a three-song set titled Intimidated. The nine-minute project features guest appearances H.E.R., Thundercat and Mach Hommy. The Haitian-Canadian producer went to Twitter to express his gratitude. “Really blessed to work w/ amazing vocalists. Most of my beats can’t simply be instrumentals so to be where I am now, would’ve been nothing without them

Like mother, like daughter. Sy’Rai, the daughter of Vocal Bible Brandy, has plucked from her mother’s rich catalog and performed a remarkable cover of “Almost Doesn’t Count” for Steve Mackey’s Taco Tuesday event in Los Angeles.  With Mackey on the keyboard and offering backing vocals, Sy’Rai, seated in front of a fireplace, shook off the nerves

After a year-long hiatus, K. Roosevelt is back with the new song “The Voodoo.”  On this track, the multi-instrumentalist wonders the avoidance tactics of others when it comes to escaping the pins and pricks of evildoers. Then, he spills how he dodges those close-call situations that he claims to embrace on the chorus.  “The Voodoo”

Tidal is introducing a free tier for music fans in the U.S and new methods for paying artists. The latest updates come after being acquired by Square in March. The company now offers three membership subscriptions, including Tidal Free (U.S. only), Tidal HiFi, and Tidal HiFi Plus.  For the first time, fans will be able to

Following last year’s Private Suite 3, Ye Ali has released a new project titled Dangerous. The 10-track LP is executive produced by the legendary super producer Troy Taylor, who Ali thanked on Instagram for his “in-studio guidance & vocal training for this R&B experience.”  Ali released “Keep In Touch” and “Sweatpants” leading up to the release of Dangerous. He