R&B

Maxine Ashley is not someone to be toyed with. The versatile artist has released “Somebody Else,” a funky farewell that will make you bop your head and tap your feet. Ashley assures her insecure lover that she is irreplaceable, and finding a replacement for him is easy on this groovy track. She warns him that

Rising R&B singer and songwriter Mariah the Scientist has signed a deal with Epic Records. She joins a label roster that includes Sade, Givēon, Tori Kelly, Future, Travis Scott and more. “Mariah is a dynamic creative force with a clear vision for her music and the experience surrounding it,” says Epic Records’ President Ezekiel Lewis.

Rising R&B singer Layton Greene has released her new single “Something” via Quality Control Music/Motown Records. Produced by The Breed, “Something” finds Greene speechless as she tries to describe the sensational feeling of falling in love. “Baby, you’ve made me feel something / And I can’t explain it, no / But you got that something

R&B singer, songwriter and producer Eric Roberson has released his new single “Just Don’t Hold It In.” Roberson opens “Just Don’t Hold It In” with a moment of contemplation. “Sitting here, second-guessing everything going through my mind / Worry about what other people think is such a waste of time.” He eventually overcomes his internal

Destin Conrad steps into a new era with the release of his new single “Luv n Devotion.” He co-wrote the island-tinged track with singer, songwriter and producer Leven Kali (Beyoncé, Jazmine Sullivan), who co-produced it with Sol Was. Heavy under the influence of alcohol, Conrad begins to see a former lover in a new light.

Gallant is back with a new single called “311!” It’s the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter’s first release in two years. It features musicians Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and Keyon Harrold. “311!” is a jazz midtempo ballad with touches of relaxed, slow-swaying keys and the warmth of Harrold’s trumpet. On this groove, Gallant sings about sending

Jordin Sparks has returned with her new single “Call My Name.” She co-wrote the track with previous collaborator and the song’s producer Dem Jointz (Janet Jackson, Anderson .Paak, Chris Brown).  Sparks’ powerful yet angelic vocals soar over a nostalgic production as she feels invincible whenever her lover utters her name. “Feel like I can take

BET Networks’ streaming service BET+ continues to expand its original film programming. The network has announced Favorite Son Christmas, starring Tank. It premieres Thursday, Dec. 14, exclusively on BET+. The original film was directed by Robin Givens, written by Patricia Cuffie Jones, and produced by Swirl Films and Eric Tomosunas.  Tank stars as Blaine, the

Usher’s single “Good Good” has reached a new peak on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week. The song featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, produced by Mel & Mus, surges from No. 36 to No. 28 on the popular all-genre singles chart, currently led by Doja Cat’s “Paint The Town Red.” “Good Good” marks

Truth Hurts, the R&B singer most known for her 2002 single “Addictive,” has returned with her new song “RnB Love.”  On the self-penned song, produced by Chaz Mason, Truth Hurts remains optimistic about finding love again after heartbreak. “I’ve been through it all but I refuse to get used to it / I’ve had enough

Warner Bros. Pictures is generating excitement for their upcoming musical film, The Color Purple, with a newly released trailer. The new clip reveals more of Celie and Mister’s abusive relationship, portrayed by Fantasia and Colman Domingo, respectively. The musical reimagination also explores Celie’s quest to reunite with her sister, Nettie. Hattie Bailey and Ciara portray

Kelly Price and Tamika Scott will star in the upcoming holiday film, The Christmas Ringer. The original film, directed by Patricia Cuffie Jones and written by Jones and Gregory Adams, will premiere Thursday, Nov. 30, exclusively on BET+. Christmas Ringer is about Nicole (played by Trenyce Cobbins), a once-prominent R&B singer known as the Princess

Daniel Caesar will continue to tour for a bit longer. The Grammy winner has announced 13 dates for his Superpowers World Tour — Leg 3: Australia, Asia & Hawaii. The new tour leg starts Oct. 25 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia, and ends Dec. 21 after three shows at The Republik in

Jorja Smith’s sophomore album, falling or flying, has arrived via FAMM. The 16-track offering includes the previously shared songs “Try Me,” “Little Things,” “GO GO GO” and “Falling or flying.” Regarding the title track’s music video concept, Smith explained, “[It] came to mind ‘cause I always wanted to shoot a video in space. ‘Falling Or flying’

R&B powerhouse Leela James has scored a new top 10 single on Billboard. Her current single, “Right Back In It,” moves from No. 13 to No. 10 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, which highlights “the week’s most popular songs, ranked by radio airplay detection as compiled by Luminate.”   It’s James’ fourth 10 hit on

Emerging singer Naomi Sharon has announced her debut album, Obsidian, will release Oct. 20 via Drake’s OVO Sound. According to the album’s tracklist, shared by Sharon, Obsidian will feature 13 tracks, including the bonus track “Hills,” released in 2021.  Obsidian is preceded by the singles “Another Life” and “Definition of Love.” The album’s next single, “Regardless,” is set to

German-born soul singer Joy Denalane makes her triumphant return with her new album, WILLPOWER. It extends her affiliation with Robert Dio Gioia and Max Herre, two of her longtime studio partners.  Denalane’s first studio album since her Motown Records debut, Let Yourself Be Loved, reflects several life changes, including the loss of her father and

Keyshia Cole and K. Michelle agree that collaborating on a joint project would be a great idea. On Thursday (Oct. 5), Cole’s fanbase took to Twitter to ask who would make a perfect collaborative album with Cole. Several women in the genre were suggested, including Faith Evans, Keke Wyatt, and K. Michelle. Cole approved of

The estate of Isaac Hayes has signed a deal with Primary Wave Music. The independent publisher company will manage various publishing interests of Hayes’ estate under the deal. As part of the deal, the estate will gain access to Primary Wave’s marketing team and publishing infrastructure, which includes digital strategy, licensing, synchronization opportunities, as well

JAHKOY has kicked off a new era. The emerging R&B star has shared his new single, “Sweet Tooth,” produced by Justin Wiggins (Cedric Brazle, Ye Ali). It arrives with an accompanying video directed by Webb and Rome.  On the sugary mid-tempo track, JAHKOY expresses his desire to unwrap his lover like his favorite candy and