T-Pain and Kehlani‘s new collaborative effort “I Like Dat” has entered the top 10 on the urban radio chart. As a lead artist, this recent victory marks the rapper-turnt-sanga’s first since 2011’s “5 O’Clock” featuring Wiz Khalifa and Lily Allen. It’s even better news for Kehlani, who now earns her first top 10 entry as
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Chanté Moore is back. The seasoned vocalist has released a gospel track titled “Right One,” which she co-wrote with Eric Dawkins (Chris Brown, Mario, Mary J. Blige). On the inspirational tune, produced by Jovan Dawkins, Moore sings about overcoming life’s challenges and receiving well-deserved blessings. “Who said too many mistakes? / Who said you could
Anita Baker fans can once again be ‘caught in the rapture’ of her beloved catalog on streaming services. The quiet storm songstress resolved her seemingly unending masters dispute tied to former labels like Elektra Records, which produced four albums, including Rapture and Giving You the Best That I Got. Yes.Chil’ren….STREAM.ON🎼🎈ABXO❤️ https://t.co/ATAsIHkc6K — Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER)
Anderson .Paak is one of the dozens of artists on the official soundtrack of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings. His contribution is called “Fire In The Sky” and features a writing credit from Silk Sonic collaborator Bruno Mars. The new song finds .Paak putting all bets on the idea of him and a desired lover, who
Diana Ross has silently pushed back her next album, Thank You, from a September release date to November 5. The living legend makes up for the minor delay with “If The World Just Danced,” the second offering from her 25th album. Speaking on the new track, Ross said in a statement that, “Let everyone know
Blackground Records 2.0 and EMPIRE have digitally reissued the companion soundtrack for the 2000 action flick Romeo Must Die. The Andrzej Bartkowiak-directed film starred Jet Li and Aaliyah, who also contributed four songs to the compilation of her feature film debut. Among those songs were the DMX-assisted “Come Back in One Piece,” “Are You Feelin’
Victoria Monét‘s customer service skills in her “Coastin’” video might have Mama Monéts patrons writing unpleasant Yelp reviews. In the Omar Jones-directed video, Monét, who plays a waitress, greets a couple with lots of sass and gum-smacking. They’re craving the Jaguar Part II special, which seems to be a hot menu item. Unfortunately, according to the diner’s manager,
KIRBY is covered in “Coconut Oil” on her latest track. On the hot girl summer anthem, the self-described song therapist is strict about keeping her hair and stallion back end, tight and right, keeping them both out of grasp from crazed admirers. “Baby I don’t go outside in the rain (Just got my hair done)
Jorja Smith’s Be Right Back is on track to being a visual EP. The British singer has shared a self-directed video for “Time.” Smith makes the best use of time behind the lens capturing scenes of herself in camcorder-style footage on the set of what appears to be a photo shoot. Her energy is free
Known for his instinctively unmistakable falsetto and exceptional songwriting for big names such as Usher and Rihanna, Elijah Blake’s dreams and future aspirations aren’t tied into anyone else’s. Instead, he’s focused on his own. The equally skilled songwriter and vocalist carefully adjusts his LED light in his cozy studio, asking for direction on his brightness
H.E.R. continues to collect plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her debut album, Back of My Mind, has been certified gold by the RIAA with more than 500,000 equivalent units sold. Back of My Mind, released June 18 via MBK Entertainment/RCA Records, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. The
Grammy-winning songwriter/singer Lyrica Anderson has returned with “Guilty,” her first solo track of the year. Produced by Stacey “SOS” Owens and co-produced by Emmanuel “MANO” Harrison, “Guilty” finds Anderson engaging in role play in the bedroom with her love interest. “‘Guilty’ is about having fun and doing sensual things with your partner while saying all the
R&B newcomer Jawan is back with his new track titled “Cause & Effect,” which was produced by his longtime collaborator Tonye Ayeba. Speaking on his new track, Jawan said, “‘Cause & Effect’ is a very personal song. Writing has always been a healing process for me, so penning this record about ending a toxic cycle gave
Charlotte Day Wilson undergoes a metamorphosis in her video for “Changes.” She puts her introspective vision in the lens of director Kevan Funk, who reflects on some keepsakes from her life journey. This includes home movies and personal photos from Wilson’s past, along with abstract imaging and scenes. “Changes” is lifted from her chillingly intimate album ALPHA.
Rotimi has followed 2019’s The Beauty of Becoming EP with All or Nothing, his first proper album. The singer/actor opens the 15-song release with “Memory Lane,” a reflective track about his rise to fame featuring a soundbite from his proud mother and contributions from Stacy Barthe and Marquis Rashad. Tank appears on “Grown Decisions,” an
Those who have attended a Mary J. Blige concert in their lifetime have described it as a restoration service. Each tour setlist is fixed on producing a show, night after night, where she, her fans and first-time concertgoers can reflect on a complex range of emotions. No finer sermonette from Blige’s nearly three-decade-long catalog brings
The intro on 112’s eponymous debut album is a clear-cut example of what to expect on the 19-track effort: heartfelt ballads, liquifying harmonies, and noteworthy vocal performances. These elements would serve as the groundwork for one of the most essential listening experiences of the last 25 years. The ‘90s ran the gamut of male groups
Stokely‘s sophomore solo album Sankofa has a solid new release date. It will arrive on September 17, via Bluraffe Entertainment, in partnership with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ Flyte Tyme / Perspective Records. The third-quarter release from Stokely features a handful of appearances, including H.E.R., The Bonfyre, Wale, Snoop Dogg, KiDi, and Shakespeare!. Dogg pops
Blackground Records continues to open up its compressed folder of previously released albums with support from EMPIRE. This week’s spotlight artist is Timbaland, who had four albums, three of which were collaborative works with Magoo, vaulted. Timbaland and Magoo’s debut album, Welcome to Our World, was released in November 1997, and featured their gold-selling, party
Rated R&B’s Front + Center artist Jvck James has shared a stripped-down cover of Aaliyah’s 2002 song “Come Over.” The East London native rolls it out with a music video. James’ version is lean on its soothing production, featuring gentle acoustic guitar licks, limited finger snaps, and light drumming. However, his vocal performance offers just