The-Dream and Halle Bailey are among the songwriters whose songs from The Color Purple have been shortlisted for Best Original Song at the 96th Oscars. Fantasia’s “Superpower (l),” which was the film’s end credits song, is in the running for one of the five nomination slots. The song was written and produced by The-Dream, who
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Rising R&B singer Keedron Bryant has returned with his new single “Faithful.” On the Vidal Davis-produced track, Bryant professes his devotion to a love interest. “I promise to be faithful / ‘Cause that is what you deserve / Girl, I give you my word / Faithful / ‘Cause that is what love requires / You’re
Mary J. Blige is finishing the year with a new hit on Billboard. Her single “Still Believe In Love” featuring Vado advances to No. 1 in its ninth week on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. “Still Believe In Love” scoots Usher’s “Good Good” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage to No. 2 after leading last
Usher has unveiled the official video for his duet with H.E.R., “Risk It All.” Directed by Dave Meyers, the stunning visual captures Usher and H.E.R. in their undergarments as they’re on a turntable surrounded by a troupe of interpretive dancers similarly clad. “Risk It All” is the second single from The Color Purple soundtrack, following Alicia Keys’
Luke Harrison, the 19-year-old Australian sensation, has been making waves in the music and entertainment industry throughout 2023, cementing his status as a rising star. With a string of remarkable accomplishments and chart-topping hits under his belt, Luke is proving himself to be a multifaceted talent with a bright future ahead. “Make Me Better” Soars
Brandy performed “Someday at Christmas” on ABC’s Good Morning America on Friday (Dec. 22) to spread holiday cheer as Christmas approaches. Sitting on a stool against a cozy seasonal backdrop, the legendary singer, dressed in white, warmed the hearts of those in the studio and at home with her toasty vocals. This is Brandy’s second
Emerging R&B group WanMor has released their version of “Please Don’t Go” by Boyz II Men. The quartet — composed of real-life brothers Big Boy, Chulo, Tyvas, and Rocco — delivers a stellar vocal performance of the pleading ballad. (Wanya Morris of the legendary group is the father of the members of WanMor.) “Please Don’t
Rising singer LAVI$H holds signs of admiration from the crowd on ”Your Biggest Fan,” his last track of 2023. Against a skeletal backdrop punctuated by guitar strums and piano notes, LAVI$H sings praises to a woman he describes as his peace. He sings, “Show me more / I pray for more / Inviting human being
Muni Long has hit a new peak at R&B radio. The Grammy winner’s new single, “Made For Me,” has advanced to the top spot, moving from No. 3 to No. 1 on this airplay format this week. “Made For Me” pushes Usher’s latest hit, “Good Good,” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, down to No.
Fresh off the release of The Color Purple soundtrack, Alicia Keys has released the official video for the lead single “Lifeline.” Directed by Diane Martel, the video features Keys in her natural element behind a piano, wearing an all-eggshell-colored ensemble. Beauty shots of her are also included in the sequence. Elsewhere, the video provides a
Grammy-nominated artist 6LACK has unveiled the official video for his song “Temporary” featuring Don Toliver. In the Cameron Dean-directed video, 6LACK plays the role of a matador in a bullring. He uses his jacket as a muleta while distorted effects follow him in the beginning scenes. Meanwhile, a woman dancer works up a sweat in
Jacquees has achieved a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “Your Peace” featuring rapper Lil Baby, lifted from his 2019 album, King of R&B, has now been certified gold for selling over 500,000 equivalent units. The 2000s-inspired collaboration, produced by $K, has amassed more than 71 million streams on Spotify alone.
It was yet another exciting year for R&B music. SZA’s sophomore album, SOS, released in December 2022, continued its winning streak throughout the year, becoming the longest-running No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. Over two million fans got to witness Beyoncé on her first tour in seven years. Newcomers like Mariah the Scientist,
Usher’s new duet with H.E.R., “Risk It All,” has made a splash on a new Billboard chart the week dated Dec. 23. The heartfelt duet, co-written and produced by H.E.R., starts at No. 21. This marks Usher’s 37th entry on this chart, which he currently leads for a fifth non-consecutive week with “Good Good” featuring
Kenny Lattimore has achieved a new top 10 single on Billboard. His latest single, “Never Knew,” rises from No. 12 to No. 10 in its 18th week on the Adult R&B Airplay chart. It’s the eighth time the R&B veteran has landed in the top 10 of this chart and his second time this year.
Usher continues to ride high on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. His single “Good Good,” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, remains at No. 1 for a fifth week, extending its reign as his second-longest stand atop this chart. The Mel & Mus-produced track is two weeks away from tying with “Here I Stand,” which
Charlie Wilson’s new single “Superman” has landed a spot on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Stereotypes-produced track opens at No. 27, marking Wilson’s 28th entry on this airplay chart. Out of his 28 entries, he has achieved 15 top 10 hits and nine No. 1s. Wilson holds the record for the most No. 1s
R&B newcomer Byron Juane is shooting straight from the hip on his new song “Take It Personal,” which he co-wrote and co-produced. Juane sings to his inappreciative lover above a sparse guitar, addressing why their relationship had frayed. He opens, “I never said you had to be perfect / I said I wanted trust /
Rising singer Maeta has released When I Hear Your Name (Live), a seven-track compilation of live versions of songs from her project, released earlier this year. When I Hear Your Name (Live) features songs she performed on tour across North America, the U.K., and Europe. Among the live versions of project cuts are “Clarity” and
John Legend has returned with “Don’t Need to Sleep,” his first solo song of 2023. The uplifting anthem encourages listeners to continue pursuing their dreams, even in the midst of uncertainty. In essence, our dreams are more than fleeting scenes from our slumber. “Bent but not broken / Down but not hopeless / Eyes are
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