R&B

Grammy-winning singer Miguel has unveiled the official video for his single “Give It To Me.”  Bradley J. Calder (SZA, Tinashe) directed the dark and sensual clip, which co-stars Juliana Nalu. The video “explores feelings of flirtation, desire, intrigue, chemistry and how they tend to draw two people together.” “Give It To Me” is the lead

The 2023 MTV EMA nominees have been revealed. Alt-R&B star SZA is among this year’s nominees with six nods, including Best Song for her smash hit “Kill Bill.” She follows behind pop sensation Taylor Swift, who has seven nominations. Global superstar Beyoncé is up for Best Live. Her nomination comes just days after concluding her

Bryson Tiller is officially a diamond-selling artist. The Louisville, Kentucky, native’s debut single “Don’t” has sold 10 million equivalent units, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  Tiller first released “Don’t” on SoundCloud in 2014. After garnering 35 million streams on the platform, Tiller landed a deal with RCA Records and commercially released

Emerging R&B singer and songwriter Grace Weber has released her sophomore album, Paperflower.  The 11-track offering includes the previously shared songs “Lonely,” “Intimate” and “Do4Me.”  “Paperflower is an album that represents my time living in Los Angeles the past four years and the love I’ve experienced with my husband, my friends, and the community of

Chris Brown is officially in a new era of music. The R&B star is gearing up to release his 11th album via RCA Records. Brown’s forthcoming album will follow his 2022 effort, Breezy. The album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. Breezy (Deluxe) earned Brown a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album

Alternative R&B duo Majid Jordan (Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman) has announced a headlining world tour, Good People Live. The North American leg begins Nov. 26 at Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia. It will hit Seattle, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Boston, before wrapping Dec. 16 at HISTORY in Toronto. In early February 2024,

Rising singer-songwriter Rob Milton has released “More Fire,” a new single featuring fellow R&B act Tahjere, the daughter of legendary singer Faith Evans. It was produced by frequent collaborator Dana Johnson (Avery*Sunshine, Eric Roberson). Milton starts the mellow tune with his heartfelt declaration that he feels something stirring within him when he’s with his partner.

Mahalia has unveiled the dates for the North American leg of her headlining In Real Life Tour.  The 25-city trek begins Feb. 20, 2024, at The Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, British Columbia. From there, the British singer will make stops in Seattle, San Fransisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia and New York. The North

Emerging singer and songwriter Ivory Scott has joined forces with Queen Naija for his new single “My Mind.” It was co-produced by OG Parker and Romano.  On the devotional track, Scott and Naija trade verses about being swept away by love. “You blow my mind / You could never be no side piece / You’re

Rising singer-songwriter Aaron Taylor expresses his enduring love on his new single “For Sure,” which he wrote and produced. On “For Sure,” Taylor showcases his sophisticated and mature R&B sound while dedicating the song to a special someone for whom he can be fully devoted. Regarding the inspiration for his new single, Taylor says, “‘For

The Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey, is set to make her annual appearance this holiday season. The iconic singer and songwriter has unveiled her Merry Christmas One and All Tour dates.  The 13-city occasion commences Nov. 15 in Highland, California, at Yaamava Casino. From there, Carey will make stops in cities across North America, including

Ruben Studdard has announced his new album, The Way I Remember, will release Oct. 27 via SoNo Recording Group (SRG/ILS). The Way I Remember It will include the title track, which arrived shortly after Studdard signed his new record deal. Of the 2023 ballad, which marked his first proper single in nine years, Studdard said,

Muni Long’s latest single, “Made for Me,” has debuted on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart for the week of Oct. 7, 2023. The piano-driven track opens at No. 27 on the airplay chart, which tallies “the week’s most popular songs, ranked by radio airplay detections as compiled by Luminate,” according to Billboard. “Made for

After closing out her 56-show Renaissance World Tour on Sunday, Beyoncé has announced her new concert film.  Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé is set to hit theaters worldwide via AMC Theatres Distribution. It will officially open in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico beginning Friday, Dec. 1. It will air Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for a minimum of

The induction ceremony for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2023 class will take place on Friday, Nov. 3, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. This year’s ceremony will livestream on Disney+ – a historic first for the event that has traditionally aired on HBO since 1995. Subsequently, the 38th edition of

Rising singer Samaria’s new single is called “wish you hell,” a departure from the usual well-wishes for an ex. It arrives with a glorious accompanying visual, which can be viewed below. Co-produced by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and Jack Lawson, “wish you hell” is a lulling and whimsical tune that starts with a familiar melody resembling

Hunnah is back. The rising singer and songwriter has returned with “Like This,” her first new music in two years. Co-produced by Aaron Paris (Diddy, Kali Uchis), “Like This” has Hunnah revealing her imperfections to her beloved, hoping they will appreciate her flaws and all. “I tried to control it / I tried to make

R&B singer and actor Avery Wilson has returned with his new single “Kiss The Sky.” It was written and produced by Louis York, the duo composed of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony.  On the nearly six-minute track, Wilson invites his love interest over for a body party in the bedroom, where his sole purpose is

Usher’s newly-announced ninth album, Coming Home, has produced its first No. 1 song at urban radio. His latest single, “Good Good” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, advances to the top spot (the week of Oct. 7). The R&B megastar last visited No. 1 spot at urban radio as a guest on Chris Brown’s 2017

Rising singer LOONY isn’t concerned about stares on her new single “A Good Night,” co-produced by Akeel Henry, Dan Farber and Aaron Paris. LOONY’s radiant vocals reveal her inability to hide her true feelings from her insensitive partner on the mellow track. Although this individual wants to postpone the conversation, LOONY wants to have it