R&B

Destin Conrad has returned with his new album, Submissive, via Above Ground Entertainment.  The nine-track offering includes the previously shared songs “Switch,” “Outta Control” and “Luv n Devotion.” It also features guest appearances from Masego and Jordan Conrad. Submissive opens with “Mariposa,” co-produced by ESTA., Louie Lastic and Mack Keane. Here, Conrad sings about a complicated partner

Grammy-nominated singer BJ The Chicago Kid has announced his new collaborative album with producer Yeti Beats, Gravy. It will be served Nov. 10 via RTW Records/RCA Records. “Gravy smothers, covers, and makes everything taste better. The album Gravy is the persona of what the new cool is. It’s that feeling when you’re at your absolute best, got

Majid Jordan (Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman) has announced their fourth album, Good People, will come out Nov. 3, via OVO Sound. The announcement comes weeks after the duo announced a supporting tour and the album’s title. Good People was recorded in both Toronto and Bahrain, finding the duo incorporating “sounds that are reminiscent

Brent Faiyaz is back with his third album, Larger Than Life.  It’s the Columbia, Maryland, native’s first release since announcing his deal with UnitedMasters in partnership with his company, ISO Supremacy.  The 14-track offering includes the previously shared songs “Moment of Your Life” featuring Coco Jones and “WY@.”  Larger Than Life also features appearances by Missy Elliott,

Chxrry22 is walking through the busy streets of New York City on the eve of the release of her Siren EP. Though she admits she’s exhausted from her “last-minute” flight from Los Angeles to the Big Apple earlier in the morning, there’s a sense of excitement about her second EP arriving in the coming hours.

Mary J. Blige is wasting no time. Hours after releasing her new single “Still Believe in Love” featuring Vado, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul unveils the official video. The breezy video, co-directed by Blige and Eif Rivera, was filmed during her vacation with friends and family on a yacht in Italy. Throughout, Blige is seen

The Isley Brothers, consisting of Ronald and Ernie Isley, has secured a new top 10 hit. Their latest single, “Last Time,” rises to No. 9 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, becoming their seventh top 10 hit. The track, co-produced by Scott Storch and illDaProducer, debuted at No. 25 on this airplay chart the week

Grammy-nominated vocalist Ruben Studdard has returned with his new album, The Way I Remember It, via SoNo Recording Group (SRG/ILS). The 10-track project includes the previously released tracks “W.I.F.E.” and “Masterpiece.” The latter song, released as the third offering, showcases Studdard’s love for ’70s soul. Included on the album is the lead single, also the

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Kelly Price recently signed with Universal Attractions Agency, an established talent agency founded in 1945, for representation.  She joins UAA’s growing roster that includes K. Michelle, Raheem DeVaughn, Keith Sweat, Ashanti, Stephanie Mills, Marsha Ambrosius and more. Adam Zagor will represent Price exclusively as her talent agent. “I have been

Singer and songwriter Mack Keane has released the official video for his single “Chances.”  Co-directed by C.T. Robert and Aye’lesha Gibson, the black-and-white clip finds Keane on a studio set where he performs emotive choreography coordinated by Brian Drake. Towards the end of the video, Keane exits the set and appears in front of someone’s

Grammy winner Miguel has been added to the list of performers for the scheduled 38th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. He joins the second slate of musical acts that includes Common, Sia, Carrie Underwood, Adam Levine, and Stevie Nicks. The new additions join previously announced performers H.E.R., New Edition, Elton John, Brandi

Alternative singer and songwriter serpentwithfeet has announced his third studio album, GRIP, will release Feb. 16, 2024, via Secretly Canadian.  The upcoming album will consist of 10 tracks, which is one less than the number of tracks in his previous album releases. It will include his freshly-released track, “Damn Gloves,” which features Ty Dolla $ign

After teasing last year, Tiara Thomas has returned with a new single called “Hit You Right Back” featuring Tone Stith. Produced by Marcus “Slade Da Monsta” Slade and Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, the slow-burning tune features Thomas and Stith seeking a companion who is patient and understanding. They need someone who won’t get buried in their

Rising soul singer J. Brown has a new accomplishment under his belt. His current single, “My Whole Heart,” has risen from No. 2 to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for the week dated Oct. 28. It’s J. Brown’s first No. 1 on both this specific chart and any other Billboard chart. It’s

Vocalist Avery Wilson’s recently-released single “Kiss The Sky” makes its debut on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. The independently-released track opens at No. 28 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart, which is currently led by J. Brown’s “My Whole Heart.” “Kiss The Sky” is the only new entry this week. It also

Mary J. Blige is set to release her new single “Still Believe In Love” featuring her artist and emerging rapper Vado, this Friday, Oct. 27. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul announced the forthcoming track by sharing the official artwork. In the cover art, Blige is seen wearing big chains and a sexy bathing suit. “Still

Genre-bending sibling group Infinity Song has returned with their new EP, Metamorphosis, via Roc Nation Records. The seven-track offering includes the single, “Hater’s Anthem,” which has surpassed 1.3 million streams on Spotify. All songs, with the exception of their cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dream,” were written by Infinity Song. “Slow Burn” is among the EP’s highlights.

Usher is on the grind. After topping another radio chart, the R&B mainstay visited BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and delivered a beautiful rendition of “Best Part” by H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar. Usher’s silky vocals, backed by an incredible band and UK vocalists Serena Prince and Teni Tinks, create an irresistible urge for him to

Usher stakes his claim atop another radio chart. His single “Good Good,” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, slides from No. 2 to No. 1 on rhythmic radio. The Mel & Mus-produced track is Usher’s first time topping this format since 2016 when he was featured on Chris Brown’s hit “Party” with Gucci Mane. That

Primary Wave Music and the Luther Vandross Estate have announced a new project, Luther Vandross Classic Christmas. It will release Nov. 3. The three-track EP will feature the soulful numbers “At Christmas Time” and “May Christmas Bring You Happiness.” It will also include a special bonus a cappella mix of “At Christmas Time.” The two songs,