R&B

Cautious Clay, alternatively known as Joshua Karpeh, has unveiled “Yesterday’s Price,” the third preview of his upcoming album, KARPEH. Clay co-wrote the wiry fusion of futuristic jazz with alto saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. Both of the latter artists also perform on the track which Clay produced. Regarding his new single, Clay shares,

Rising singer J. Brown has connected with Kevin Ross for his new song “Weightless,” which Ross wrote and produced. “Weightless” distinctly feels like a takeoff, with gusts of wind heard in precise moments in the background of the production. This makes sense as J. Brown and Ross narrate a low-key track to cater to their

Tinashe is embarking on a new era of music. The singer has returned with her new single “Talk To Me Nice.” The summer-ready anthem was co-produced by Nosaj Thing and Scoop DeVille. “‘Talk To Me Nice’ is an exploration of identity within genre,” shares Tinashe.” As someone who has constantly felt drawn to create in

Snoh Aalegra is back. The Grammy-nominated singer has returned with her new single, “Be My Summer.”  Aalegra co-wrote the song with Ari PenSmith, who also co-produced it alongside Michael Uzowuru, Michael Heldman and RⱯHM. On the soothing tune, Aalegra yearns for affection from an ex-lover. “Try movin’ on but I’m right here where we left

Josh Levi is the latest to join the Recording Academy’s ReImagined series. As part of Levi’s visit, he performed a faithful take of Jazmine Sullivan’s hit single “Lions, Tigers & Bears” from her Fearless album. Filmed on a leafy platform and backed by a violinist, Levi proves the virtuosity of his brow-raising voice throughout this

Jeremih is venturing into the wine and spirits industry. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter has announced the launch of his new chardonnay brand, Birthday Sex, named after his 2009 debut single.  The Chicago, Illinois, native’s new venture is in partnership with LiveOne, a music, entertainment and technology platform based in Los Angeles, California. Birthday Sex

Tamika Scott’s latest single “Tonight” with Method Man has landed on Billboard this week. The Xscape member’s celebratory track debuts at No. 30 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated for the week of July 22. The chart is led by legendary singer, songwriter and producer Babyface’s “As a Matter of Fact” for a

PARTYNEXTDOOR has achieved a new top 10 single on Billboard. His latest release, “Resentment,” opens at No. 10 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. It’s the Canadian singer/songwriter’s 11th top 10 hit on this chart. His previous top 10 entry as a lead act was 2020’s “Believe It” with Rihanna. The song peaked at No.

DJ Cassidy and The Black Promoters Collective have joined forces for the third Pass The Mic Live! event. The upcoming one-night-only concert is Sept. 2 in Atlanta, Georgia, at the State Farm Arena as part of Labor Day weekend festivities. Representing R&B at the event will be Keyshia Cole and Jagged Edge. The lineup also

A new music and culinary festival is coming to the Lone Star State. Live Nation Urban and IMG have unveiled the lineup for the inaugural Honeyland Festival, set for Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 at Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land, Texas. Mary J. Blige is headlining the two-day event, along with Jazmine Sullivan and

Victoria Monét is still teasing us with details about her highly anticipated album, Jaguar II, out Aug. 25 via RCA Records. She took to social media this week to share its official tracklist. Jaguar II features previously released singles “Smoke” featuring Lucky Daye, the Buju Banton-assisted “Party Girls” and “On My Mama.” Sampling rapper Chalie

Babyface’s latest single, “As a Matter of Fact,” keeps its No. 1 position on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart for a second week. With “As a Matter of Fact” spending two weeks in the top spot, it marks Babyface’s third solo hit to achieve this feat. The previous two were “Every Time I Close My

Jermaine Dupri will be honored by the Otis Redding Foundation at its second annual King of Soul Music Festival. The two-day festival will be held Sep. 8 and Sept. 9 in Macon, Georgia, to align with what would have been Otis Redding‘s 82nd birthday (Sept. 9).  The legendary producer, songwriter, artist and music executive will

Jeremih celebrated his 36th birthday (July 17) with a new song titled “Room” featuring Adekunle Gold and 2 Chainz. On the Afrobeats-flavored track, co-produced by Hitmaka and Earwulf, Jeremih sings about his desire to spend some quality time with an alluring woman in the bedroom. “Laying with her awake, eating / Drown like a lake

Ty Dolla $ign is adding more steam behind his latest single “Motion.” The genre-bending singer/songwriter has enlisted Chris Brown for his “Motion (Remix).” Brown comes in the second, singing, “Startin’ me up with a touch / Takin’ over mе and I can’t get enough / Love that energy you bring, girl, who’s your plug? /Give

Kiana Ledé recently stopped by Vevo Studios to perform her current “Deeper,” from her sophomore album, Grudges. The rising R&B singer rocked a blonde wolf cut and wore an oversized chocolate-colored blazer with shoulder pads. She paired it with a matching colored-lace bra and accessorized with gold jewelry. As Ledé and her band became more

Rising R&B singer-songwriter Idman has released their debut EP, Risk, via Arista Records. It was executive produced by their longtime collaborator Khris Riddick-Tynes, one-half of the production duo The Rascals (Ariana Grande, Toni Braxton, Kehlani). The seven-track offering begins with Idman trying to come to terms with a breakup (“Hate“). They resent their ex for moving

R&B vocalist Leela James has returned with her new single “Right Back In It,” which she co-wrote with Franci Richard. Produced by Rex Rideout, “Right Back In It” is a blissful tune that highlights the power of love and its ability to prevail even in the midst of hard times. James sings in verse two:

Mahalia has finally released her sophomore album, IRL, via Atlantic Records.  The 13-track album includes the previously shared tracks “Terms and Conditions,” “Cheat” featuring JoJo and “Ready.” In addition to JoJo, the album features Joyce Wrice (“In My Head”), Destin Conrad (“Wassup”), Stormzy (“November”) and Kojey Radical (“Wassup”).  “This is a real reflection of the journeys

Rising singer ASTN is seeking answers on his new EP Where Do We Go From Here? out now on Warner Records. The eight-track project includes the previously shared tunes “Be So Cruel,” “How Soon” and “On Schedule.”  On Where Do We Go From Here? the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter invites listeners into his world as navigates the aftermath