R&B

Musical forces Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire have announced more dates for their Sing a Song All Night Long Tour.  The second leg, which consists of 13 dates, begins May 23 in Knoxville, Tennessee, at Thompson Boiling Arena. From there, the legendary acts will play in Birmingham, Memphis, Orlando, and Buffalo before concluding June

On what would have been Aaliyah’s 45th birthday (Jan. 16), the legendary singer’s label Blackground Records 2.0 has shared an update regarding her posthumous album.  In a social media post, Blackground wished Aaliyah a happy birthday and confirmed that Unstoppable is still in the works. “It’s coming,” the company wrote in an Instagram caption, along with a

Grammy-winning singer Muni Long has unleashed the official video for her latest single “Made For Me.” The cinematic visual, directed by Des Gray and Trinidad James, co-stars fellow R&B singer Luke James. In the sci-fi clip, Long orchestrates a plan to build a replica of an ideal man (James), who is already taken. She doesn’t

Mary J. Blige’s reign at radio won’t let up. Her latest single “Still Believe in Love,” featuring rapper Vado, is now in its fourth week at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart.  “Still Believe in Love” now joins 1995’s “Not Gon’ Cry” and 2021’s “Good Morning Gorgeous,” which both spent four weeks atop

The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup has been revealed. The festival returns April 12-14 and April 19-24 in Indio, California. This year’s headliners include Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator and Doja Cat. Legendary rock band No Doubt will also make a special appearance.  Several R&B/soul acts will hit the stage, including

Tyla is already making a splash with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The South African singer’s breakout single “Water” is now certified platinum for selling over one million equivalent units. It marks Tyla’s first-ever RIAA award. “Water,” an Ampiano-meets-R&B smash, is currently No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart dated Jan. 20.

Janet Jackson is extending her Together Again Tour into the summer. The global superstar has announced new dates for North America, this time with rap heavyweight Nelly as a special guest. The 35-date trek begins June 4 in Palm Desert, California, at Acrisure Arena at Greater Palm Springs. From there, Jackson and Nelly will perform in Inglewood,

Jhené Aiko is back with a new song, “Sun/Son.”  The ethereal track, produced by the late AUGUST 08 and Derex Williams, is an ode to Aiko and Big Sean’s son, born in 2022. “My solar power, I’m so in love (Sun son, sun son) / You chargе me up, you charge me up,” Aiko softly

Rising R&B singer Destin Conrad has teamed up with Alex Isley for his new single “Same Mistake,” which they co-wrote the track with Astyn.  Produced by Louie Lastic, “Same Mistake” is a downcast ballad that captures the final moments of a relationship. In the opening verse, Conrad addresses an inconsistent love interest who seems to

Jorja Smith will be making an appearance in the Metaverse. Meta Quest has announced the British singer will perform a concert in Music Valley, a virtual music festival experience in Horizon Worlds. Smith’s show, in partnership with iHeartRadio, is set for Monday, Jan. 15, at 5 p.m. PT. Fans can tune in to the free

“You remind me of that old-school loving, baby no, I’m not bluffing,” Kenya Vaun sings on her new single “Used To,” out now on 300 Entertainment.  The song’s enchanting lyrics, underscored by euphoric production that samples Billy Stewart’s “Sitting in the Park,” serve as a heartwarming love letter to her partner. Throughout the song, Vaun

Award-winning singer and actress Fantasia has unleashed the video for her song “SUPERPOWER (I).” In the poignant visual, directed by Taylor Fauntleroy, Fantasia reconnects with her 19-year-old self through AI technology courtesy of Metaphysic, a generative AI company. The 39-year-old sings the stirring tune to her younger self, wearing the same red dress she wore

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

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,