Ant Clemons is the latest artist to perform for The Recording Academy’s ReImagined at Home series. The singer-songwriter recorded his take on the late Bill Withers’ 1971 classic “Ain’t No Sunshine.” Clemons, stationed in a recording booth, put down a woefully impressive performance of the melancholy track, showcasing his appreciation for the past. If you
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Black pride is everything. Period. In line with the Juneteenth 2021, Apple Music drafted the finest Black artists in today’s music to curate a celebratory playlist of 20 original songs and covers. H.E.R. and Chloe x Halle represented team R&B on Juneteenth 2021: Freedom Songs. The Grammy and Oscar-winning artist redid Marvin Gaye’s “Inner City Blues
Ruff Endz are the captains of the boat in their video for “Hopeless.” The video (directed by David “Davinch” Chance of the group) follows the R&B vets, styled in clean summer attire, out at sea with a couple of fly chicks. When they aren’t on the boat, Ruff Endz is seen enjoying the sand and
As the anticipation builds for the release of H.E.R.’s debut album, Back of My Mind, the official has been revealed. According to the track list on Apple Music, Back of My Mind will include appearances from Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, KAYTRANADA, Thundercat, Lil Baby, and more. The 21-track album is preceded by singles “Slide,” “Hold On,” “Damage”
Titus Makin Jr. — better known as Butterfly Ali — has released his debut EP Preacher’s Kid. This genre-jumping effort contains five tracks fitted for his animated voice and choice of fluid and towering funk sounds; some of those songs include the lead single “Pray For ‘Em” and “Truth Is.” On the track, named after
Ledisi may have an album out titled The Wild Card, but she will be playing with a full deck when she hits the road this fall. The 22-date tour will kick off at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on October 13. From there, the Grammy winner will stop off in Houston, New Orleans, Cincinnati,
The Shindellas know how to turn up the heat. The promising trio has released a blazing new song called “Volcano Love,” and it’s sure to cause an eruption in the bedroom. Strictly an ‘80s-esque production and obvious ode to Keith Sweat’s hit single “Make It Last Forever,” this seductive number is intended to raise the
Syleena Johnson is at peace and has therapy credit. “I’m feeling a lot better inside my mind and my heart,” she tells Rated R&B. Her journey to this pleasurable moment of solace hasn’t come easy, but she realized those tears during sessions indicated a breakthrough. “You’re facing trauma, and you’re healing from it. You’re dealing
ROE shows off her nostalgic style in the video for “Baby.” The Rae Blackman-directed video features ROE in setups that alternate between retro and modern. For most of the visual, she is performing in front of a shaggy pink wall dressed in a tie-dye romper. She’s also seen having her cake — and eating it, too. Speaking
With the release of her new album ALPHA nearby, Charlotte Day Wilson extracts another track from its zipped folder. At the beginning of “Keep Moving,” the Toronto singer’s latest track apes the somber tone and redeemer lyrics of her May release “If I Could.” Everything from the song’s tempo to her dedication to a romance shift, suddenly
With a year like 2020, keeping the faith can be easier said than done. Luckily Durand Jones & The Indications‘ new single “Love Will Work It Out” foreshadows new tomorrows. The song is a passionate addition to the band’s soulful catalog, discussing how believing positively can see people through the darkest times. Jones’ vintage voice, paired with
If there’s one thing you can say about Sevyn Streeter, she’s always going to give you a unique, sensual video. In her “Guilty” video, directed by Young Chang, the talented singer-songwriter brings together a host of female friends to indulge in a getaway filled with Black, shirtless specimens. In between shots of Streeter and her
It’s a big day for Otis Kane. The singer-songwriter has finally released his debut album Purple Blue. With 13 tracks, Kane gives way to new sonic and lyrical boundaries in R&B. “Lost” is a guitar-driven track based solely on blues words of hopelessness without his partner in his life. On “Fell Into It,” Kane teams
H.E.R. has a lot to be grateful for these days. Before releasing her proper debut album, she has already seen much success over the last five years of her budding career that includes four Grammy wins, an Oscar win, seven platinum and eight gold certifications from the RIAA, a sold-out music festival that she curated
Fans of H.E.R. won’t have to wait much longer for her debut album to drop. Today, the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter announced her first proper album, Back Of My Mind, will release on June 18 via MBK Entertainment/RCA Records. She shared a trailer for Back Of My Mind, where she briefly spoke about the inspiration behind the title. “People
Jam & Lewis and Mariah Carey have reunited 22 years after their last musical encounter (“Thank God I Found You”), and the results sound pretty darn good. The new song, “Somewhat Loved,” is the second offering from the timeless duo’s pending debut album, Jam & Lewis Volume One, out on July 9 The words of this mid-tempo are
Inventing new ways to applaud the maternal figure in your life can come naturally for some and difficult for others. With Second Line, Dawn Richard‘s first full-length album under the Merge Records imprint, she found a way to immortalize the cherished love for her mother Debbie and expand greatly upon their bond in a creative
Leela James is once again in the good graces of fans at R&B radio, and it shows on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart. “Complicated,” the veteran’s February release, stakes a claim at No. 10 this week, giving James her first top 10 single in four years and her third overall. Before “Complicated,” James fed
Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Roberson has returned with “Lessons,” his first solo single of 2021. On his tender tune, Roberson reflects on how some lessons he’s learned from his past relationships have been applied to his current one. He sings in the first verse, “God has a funny way of showing you lessons / For years
Canadian-Ethiopian singer Liza is putting her foot down once and for all on DONE IS DONE, her first project in four years. It consists of six tracks, all of which tie her angelic vocals to narratives about a complicated relationship. “Memorize Feelings” has strong repeat value, speaking at the possibility of a romance ending and