R&B

Promising soul singer Devon Gilfillian has released an official music video for his buzzing single, “Love You Anyway.” The video, directed by $ECK, was filmed in a warehouse. It starts with several participants of various ethnicities and gender identities sitting in a portrait setting. They are asked the question, “What changes would you like to

Usher is gearing up for an eventual 2024.  The R&B icon will headline Apple Music’s Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on Feb. 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. “It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world

BJ The Chicago Kid has released a lovey-dovey video for his Coco Jones-assisted track “Spend The Night.”  In the video, directed by Tajana Tokyo (Beyoncé, Janelle Monáe), BJ The Chicago Kid arrives at the diner for work. Still, his attention is diverted when a coworker informs him that his love interest is sitting in a

Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson teamed up with NPR for a special performance for its Tiny Desk Concert series. Accompanied by a full band and background singers, Robinson opened his performance with “Being With You.” The song, named after his 1981 album, was his first single to be certified by the RIAA. It also

Genre-bending act Masego is returning to the road with his Where We Goin? Tour. The U.K. and Europe leg will span 20 dates, kicking off Jan. 24, 2024, at Sentrum Scene in Oslo, Norway. From there, Masgeo will perform concerts in various cities across the U.K. and Europe, such as Stockholm, Berlin, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam,

It’s been nearly 13 years since Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Keri Hilson released an album.  After an extended wait, new music appears on the horizon for Hilson. In a recent interview on the R&B Money Podcast, co-hosted by Tank and J Valentine, Hilson confirmed that she has fresh tunes that she’s ready to share.  “Now

Emerging singer-songwriter Annie Tracy has joined forces with Robin Thicke for her new single “Close To You.” Over lively instrumentation, produced by Mike Sabath, Tracy tries to come to terms with a sinking relationship. The agonizing part is she had a feeling things wouldn’t last but continued to deepen their connection. Tracy sings in the

Summer Walker will release, Girls Need Love (Girls Mix), on Oct. 20 via LVRN/Interscope Records. The maxi-single compilation will feature five versions of her 2018 single, “Girls Need Love,” including collaborations with emerging female artists Victoria Monét, Tyla, and Tink.  There are two other versions of the song – an explicit solo version and a

Grammy winner SZA has earned her third No. 1 hit at Mainstream Top 40 radio, with “Snooze” rising from No. 3 to the top spot.  It’s her second solo No. 1 on this format this year, following “Kill Bill,” which also topped the rhythmic radio chart. SZA kicked off her No. 1 career on Mainstream

Singer and poet Jamila Woods has returned with her third album, Water Made Us, via Jagjaguwar.  The 17-track offering includes the previously shared songs “Tiny Garden” featuring duendita, “Boomerang,” “Good News” and “Practice” featuring Saba. “Water Made Us is a study on relationships,” explains Woods. “My heart is wired this way for a reason and I’m

Rising singer Journey Montana expresses her frustration towards a former lover on her new single, “Jack,” delving into the details of her grievances. No, Montana didn’t name her new song after an ex named Jack. She took the name partly from Ray Charles’ soul classic “Hit the Road Jack,” one of her favorite songs. With

Sean “Diddy” Combs has unveiled a stunning music video for his Teyana Taylor-fronted song “Closer To God.”  Taylor directed the video, utilizing a deserted region as the backdrop to showcase her bold and futuristic fashion choices and belt her heart out. Later on, she and Diddy meet up when he rides a horse to her

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