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
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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
It looks like Justin Bieber is going after another run at number-one on the Hot 100. The pop star teams up with Usher, Ludacris, and Snoop Dogg for the official remix of his hit single “Peaches.” Luda begins the updated version of the sweet hit single, making references to VH1’s Flavor of Love and its
Fousheé is shaping up to be one to watch. The fast-rising multifaceted artist introduces herself on a more formal level with her debut project, time machine. The nine-track project puts Fousheé’s voice against an assortment of production co-crafted by herself alongside Steve Lacy (The Internet, Blood Orange), Malay (Sam Smith, John Legend), Biako (Baby Rose, BOSCO),
Ella Mai has a renewal offer from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and the signing bonus comes with another deserved plaque. Her return single “Not Another Love Song” has met the digital equivalent sales requirements to become her latest gold-certified hit. This news comes nearly two months after the glossy hard-hitting track almost claimed Grammy winner
As the temperature continues to rise, so does the urge to shake our moneymakers. For that reason, genre-bending artist Breland has ordered us to the dance floor for a country twerk anthem titled “Throw It Back” featuring Keith Urban. The instrumentation is a cross-breeding of hip-hop and country influences, incorporating a driving bass and a twang
VanJess has returned to form. The sister duo has teamed up with super-producer and Young Art Records head TOKiMONSTA for a remake of Floetry’s 2003 classic “Say Yes.” Gliding effortlessly over an electronic dance beat, the duo keeps the soulful poetic element of the original track while exploring the track in a modern way. Regarding
Jorja Smith has partnered with Vevo in a major way. The British singer-songwriter visited the company’s London office to perform all the songs from her most recent EP, Be Right Back. She is the first artist to have teamed up with Vevo to unveil an exclusive series of live performances from one project. Smith, dressed
From “Fight For You” to “I Can’t Breathe,” H.E.R. has been consistent with using her platform to bring awareness to social issues. So, it’s no surprise that the Grammy and Oscar-winning singer/songwriter has released a new song titled “Change.” Produced by Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, Flippa and Swagg R’Celious, “Change” is an inspiring anthem that encourages the younger
Without a proper album last year, Tamar Braxton stormed the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart and nearly claimed her second number-one single with “Crazy Kind of Love.” The R&B superstar is destined to get closer to securing more hits when she releases not one but two new albums soon. Braxton spilled the beans about follow-ups
Marc E. Bassy is focused on his new music being a part of this year’s summer soundtrack. His third offering of 2021, “Trouble,” is no exception, insinuating he is Mr. Wrong and his love interest should look elsewhere. “Lover, you so fine / Ain’t the one for you though, why you tryin’? /I’m sicko, don’t
It’s no coincidence that Cautious Clay debuted another new song from his upcoming debut album Deadpan Love. The new Saba-featured track “Strange Love” is a seamless addition to Clay’s thought-provoking lyricism, discussing “the push and pull of identity in late capitalism.” Regarding more about the song, Clay said, “I love fashion and clothes and putting
If there is one album in Mary J. Blige‘s storied book career that holds a special place in her heart, it’s My Life, her 1994 landmark sophomore album. On June 25 via Amazon Prime, the celebrated LP will be the focus of a documentary aptly titled Mary J. Blige’s My Life, People reports. The film,