British-Nigerian singer Shaé Universe is kicking off 2024 with a self-love anthem, “What’s Luv?” On the self-penned track, produced by Fred Cox, Shaé gives herself a pep talk on the importance of self-compassion, especially within the context of a relationship. “I’m willing to lose everything to find myself / If that would help / Me
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Teairra Marí has returned with her new single “Take Me Out.” On the track, Marí longs for her partner to spend more quality time with her outside the house. She points out how the early moments of their relationship were filled with dates that have decreased over time. “You gotta take me out / Once
Mary J. Blige is celebrating her birthday (Jan. 11) with a new video. The R&B icon has released a visual for “Gone Forever” featuring Remy Ma and DJ Khaled. On the no-nonsense anthem, Blige asserts to a love interest that she is not going to entertain anyone who toys with her heart. “‘Cause when a
Jhené Aiko’s 2014 single “The Worst” has achieved a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The Fisticuffs-produced tune is now certified 5x platinum for selling over five million equivalent units. The song is now halfway to diamond status, which is awarded to songs that achieve 10 million equivalent units. “The Worst”
Ciara continues to make her presence known in the fashion world. The Grammy-winning star has teamed with bebe for a fall ’24 capsule collection. Under the newly minted partnership, Ciara will serve as creative director and will be the face of the national campaign. According to press materials, the collection “will include deliveries for both
Progressive R&B singer serpentwithfeet has returned with “Safe Word,” his first music release of 2024. Produced by serpentwithfeet and the collective I Like That, “Safe Word” is a deep exploration of intimacy in the bedroom where two partners are enveloped in each other’s love, all while ensuring a sense of security. “Choke me now, f**k
Houston-based R&B singer Jack Freeman has released his new single “U N D R E S S.” Bryan-Michael Cox produced the steamy bedroom jam and co-wrote it with fellow hitmaker Adonis Shropshire (Usher, Mariah Carey, Ciara) and Freeman. Over an alluring production, Freeman sings: “It’s the way that you look / That’s got me excited
Alicia Keys and her husband Kasseem Dean, better known as Swizz Beatz, are among the honorees of The Gordon Parks Foundation’s Annual Awards Dinner. The ceremony will take place Tuesday, May 21, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The power couple, who have co-chaired the Gordon Parks Foundation Awards gala for a decade,
Emerging vocalist Norelle pays tribute to Sade Adu ahead of the legendary singer’s 65th birthday (Jan. 16) with a cover of “Like a Tattoo.” Norelle’s reimagined version of the Sade classic was produced by Romero Mosley and Iyeball, with Keyon Harrold on the horns and Eric Nicholas on the keys. Regarding her “Like a Tattoo”
Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, will be honored at the 2024 Urban One Honors with the Entertainment Icon Honor. The ceremony airs Sunday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. ET on TV One and simulcast on CLEO TV. “Urban One is thrilled to honor the incomparable Mary J. Blige as our 2024 Entertainment
J. Valentine has returned with his new single “Before The Streets,” which he co-wrote with the song’s producer Shawn Holmes and Feather. “Before The Streets” delicately speaks to a floating woman who hasn’t received the attention she deserves from a man. J. Valentine wants to reset her mind with positive appreciation before she goes down
Mary J. Blige’s chart domination is still going strong. Her Vado-assisted single “Still Believe In Love” is No. 1 for a third week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Mtume-sampled song now shares the term with Blige’s 2017 track “U + Me (Love Lesson)” for spending three weeks atop this chart. Five out of
Eric Bellinger is wasting no time sharing new music in 2024. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter has issued his new single, “La Perla.” It was produced by KP Wentworth (Tone Stith, Keke Palmer) and B HAM (Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj). Named after the luxury lingerie brand, “La Perla” finds Bellinger seranding his woman in the
After a brief hiatus, R&B veteran Tank hinted at his return to music in 2024 via an Instagram post on his birthday (Jan. 1). Tank shared a video of him doing a series of workouts in the gym before receiving a suit from a professional woman (played by Natasha Marc) with the caption “I’m Back.”
Sampha has announced the extension of his Lahai Tour to include North America. The new leg kicks off March 26 in Miami, Florida, and concludes April 14 in Vancouver, British Columbia, with stops in Boston, Denver, and Seattle in between. Before that, Sampha will perform in New Zealand and Australia from mid-February to early March.
Vedo has released his new song “Pull Over” to kick off the new year. The steamy track was produced by Bridge (Mary J. Blige, Raiche, K. Michelle) and John Scherer (Arin Ray, Trey Songz, Baby Rose). On the sensual tune, Vedo feels aroused in the car with his wife and requests a pitstop to act
Gladys Knight and Donna Summer are among the artists who will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Recording Academy’s upcoming Special Merit Ceremony. According to the Recording Academy, this honor is bestowed upon those who “during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording.” “The Academy is
Rising singer Kyle Dion has returned with his new single “Hang Me Out to Dry,” which he co-wrote and co-produced with Michael “Miko” Simard and Soran Dussainge. On the somber track, Dion finds himself emotionally drained from dealing with unrequited love. “You hang me out to dry / Like I don’t mean nothing to you
The Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival 2024 lineup has been unveiled. The two-day festival will return to Hard Rock Stadium Saturday, March 9, and Sunday, March 10, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Day one, hosted by comedian Jess Hilarious, will feature performances by Summer Walker, Jazmine Sullivan, Davido, Kirk Franklin, Omarion, Tink and Eric Bellinger.
Musical duo Louis York, composed of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, has announced their new song with Tamia, “Three Little Words.” The duet will release Jan. 12 via Louis York’s Weirdo Workshop label. Louis York first teased their collaboration with Tamia in mid-December. They posted a behind-the-scenes video of them in the studio with the
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