Breakout duo Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) has a smash hit under their belt. It’s called “Leave The Door Open” and it has returned to the number-one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week in the week of May 22. The Weeknd and Ariana Grande’s “Save Your Tears (Remix)” held
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It seems like Masego is remaining outside, announcing Studying Abroad: Extended Stay, the deluxe edition of his 2020 EP. To go along with the announcement, the all-around musician has shared the TrapHouseJazz remix of “Mystery Lady.” It’s the first offering from the upcoming project. While the original featured Don Toliver, this go-round, Masego decided to
Three cheers for Leon Bridges. Columbia Records’ reigning soul-man was part of the epic list of artists to receive new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Bridges earned two new bright honors, including a platinum award for “River,” a standout from his 2015 debut album Coming Home. The cleansing spiritual has been
When Dernst “D’Mile” Emile, II landed his first major placement in 2005 on Rihanna’s debut album, Music Of The Sun, he had no idea about the successful path that would follow. Even his recent Oscar win (H.E.R.’s “Fight For You”) was far from his foresight in what his musical future held. “I don’t think I
As the story goes, some of the wealthiest people in the world are also the saddest. Samm Henshaw portrays this in the music video debut of his new single “Still Broke.” It coincides with the first installment of his Untidy Soul video series project. Featuring jazz musician and vocalist Keyon Harris, the Josh Grant-produced track
If Otis Kane could model his next romance after any picturesque union, it would be his parents’. He uses their storybook love as the inspiration for his new song “Perfect.” It’s the latest offering from his forthcoming debut album. Kane has a classic R&B presence about his urbane voice on this sensitive tune about experiencing
Months after releasing the studio version of “Special Attention,” Teenear unleashes an acoustic rendition and a supporting visual. The song’s recreation keeps with the nostalgic feel of the original track while taking on a more live production of the song, adding a live band. Rafa Taveira Pedros directed the performance-style video. Seated on a stool,
Leon Bridges has long been one of the most consistent R&B traditionalists of his generation. He has followed in the familiar footsteps of his past two acclaimed albums and handpicks influence from psychedelia for his third album Gold Diggers Sound. His latest will arrive on July 23 via Columbia Records. The album is executive produced by himself
A week after debuting her new song “Make Me,” Teedra Moses has revealed its delicately colored video. To bring the old school feel of the track to life, Moses takes direction in the straightforward video from brother and sister director duo Maxx & Madison. Moses is seen in different performance settings such as center stage
In a market glutted with frequent projects released by new artists, it’s refreshing to know that some can enter and leave as they choose, and their fans will be here waiting. Jorja Smith has this impact and steps on the scene again with Be Right Back, her first collection of songs since 2018’s Lost &
Rising singer Marzz has released the video for her new single, “Cleopatra.” The song was produced by legendary hitmaker Timberland along with Justin Mosley, Jordan Mosley, and NE. Referencing a lukewarm relationship with a past girlfriend, Marzz sings about the topic of letting go of a relationship where somebody refuses accountability and becomes emotionless. The outro
Emerging singer Lou Val returns to set 2021 ablaze, releasing not one but two new songs via Soulection Records: “Cruel Silence” and “Eternal Sunshine.” “Cruel Silence,” produced by Anthony Yordanov and Luke Fenton, finds Val stepping onto a grunge R&B territory. Backed by blurry guitar strums, the song speaks of searching for the meaning of
No real musician can say that they haven’t bitten from the palatable apple tree of musicality that the legendary Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis planted in a fruitful R&B-pop garden some 30-plus years ago. Arden “Keyz” Altino is guilty, and for a good reason, too. “When they do their production, I always felt like it
On Grace Weber’s new song “Played Yourself” she makes it clear that no matter how solid a man may think his game is, he can’t play her; he can only play himself. “Played Yourself” was produced by Mighty Mike and Pat McManus and co-written by Chelsea Lena. It merges R&B and soul with gospel vocal backings
Last night, Lucky Daye stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform “How Much Can A Heart Take,” featuring Yebba. The tit-for-tat duet is lifted from his latest project Table For Two, which includes guest appearances from all woman singers. The televised rendition of “How Much” was filmed in a reconditioned chapel made for impressive performances such as
The blaring noise of fire truck sirens will be difficult to silence if Cautious Clay’s heart keeps scorching. On his new single “Wildfire,” the fledgling musician hopes for a strong chance of rain showers to calm the raging flames of a taxing relationship. “‘Wildfire’ explores the fact that people’s intentions sometimes get lost in translation.
It seems as though Inayah went from “Fallin” for her love interest to questioning their situationship on her new single “What Are We.” The melodic tune, produced by Harmony Samuels, finds Inayah asking a man to clarify the status of their relationship. “What do we call this? / We’re just having fun / And you’ll
Emerging artist Dylan Reese has teamed up with Musiq Soulchild for this new single “Lose Your Love.” The tender tune is about doing whatever it takes to keep a relationship going strong. “I don’t ever wanna lose your love, baby / That would be more than my heart can take / I don’t ever wanna
Front + Center is Rated R&B’s artist discovery series, putting new and emerging R&B singers at the center of your attention. Bren Joy is a singer-songwriter signed to Warner Records — but that was never his original plan. Even though the Nashville native was a vocal performance major at Belmont University, becoming an artist was
Before spring stands still, Emanuel will know what it feels like to a project bloom from a Motown Records flower. ALT THERAPY, his first full-length project, is out June 16 via Motown and Universal Music Canada. The album serves as the follow-up release to last year’s Alt Therapy Session 2: Transformation EP. Paired with the