R&B

People often pregame before heading to a live concert. I was part of this bunch as I blissfully pranced in the bathroom mirror, paging nostalgically through Beyoncé’s discography on Apple Music ahead of her RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR stop at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.  “Survivor,” the title track from Destiny’s Child’s

Sammie is back. The R&B veteran has returned with his new album, L.A.W. (Love Always Wins), which includes the lead single “Touch Yourself.” Opening with “Sex Interview,” Sammie seeks to learn about his partner’s sexual desires through conversation. The passionate record underscores the power of communication in enhancing mutual pleasure and connection between the sheets.

After a three-year hiatus, Artscape, a free arts festival, will return to Baltimore, Maryland, from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24.  Kelly Rowland has been announced as the headlining act. The legendary singer will grace the main stage on Friday night. Additional performers over the weekend include Nile Rodgers & CHIC (Saturday afternoon), Angelo Moore of

Janelle Monáe has extended her Age of Pleasure Tour with an additional four dates in North America. The newly announced shows will include performances in Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, and New Orleans. Additionally, Monáe will play a second night in Washington, D.C. That extra stop and its first night at The Anthem won’t be powered by

Eric Benét is teasing something new. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter announced that he is working on a duet project, with one of their collaborators being vocalist Chanté Moore. “And another one! @JBRcreativegroup got the ‘duets project’ of a life in the works!! This time with @iamChanteMoore,” Benét wrote in a caption for a series

LOONY is back. The rising singer and songwriter has returned with “Old Friends,” her first musical release of 2023. She wrote the soulful track herself and had Akeel Henry, Dan Farber, and Aaron Paris produce it. In “Old Friends,” LOONY reflects on a past lover who seems to be ignoring her attempts to reconnect, despite

Ciara and her husband Russell Wilson have announced they are expecting their third child together.  The R&B mainstay posted a video on social, which showed a silhouette of her standing near a pool showcasing her baby bump.  “You look at me like that again, we make another kid… You my heart I’m your rib,” Ciara

Babyface remains on a lucky streak. His latest single “As a Matter of Fact” has entered its fifth week atop Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. This is the longest run any of his songs, whether as a lead or featured artist, has held the No. 1 position on this chart. “As a Matter of Fact”

Halle Bailey, aptly known as Halle, has released her solo debut single, “Angel,” via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. On the stunning piano ballad, produced by TheRon “Neff-U” Feemster, Halle sings about resilience and perseverance in the face of challenging times. “Angels make a way somehow / And if we fall, we fall on clouds,” she divinely

Alt-R&B newcomer Jordan Ward has teamed with 6LACK for his new song “Mustard,” produced by Louie Lastic.  “Held it down for ten summers like Mustard, baby,” Ward sings in the chorus. It’s likely the song’s title takes inspiration from Mustard (formerly known as DJ Mustard), the acclaimed producer and founder of 10 Summers Records, the

Jorja Smith has returned with “GO GO GO,” the third single from her upcoming album, Falling or Flying.  On this alt-leaning track, infused with potent pop-rock influences and produced by DAMEDAME*, Smith candidly expresses her desire to maintain privacy in her personal affairs. “You like to kiss and tell about it all / I don’t know

Teyana Taylor has achieved her third award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) this year. Her 2020 track “Wake Up Love,” featuring her husband and former basketball player Iman Shumpert, has been certified gold after selling over 500,000 equivalent units. Taylor’s new certification comes less than a month after being presented with a

Mario has unveiled the official video for his new single “Main One” with Lil Wayne featuring Tyga.  Arriving at the height of summer, the BenMarc-directed video shows Mario in a lavish mansion surrounded by a dynamic group of women. He enjoys their company while lounging in a cool pool under the scorching sun, before Weezy

It’s Ciara time. The Grammy-winning singer has announced her new EP, CiCi, will release Aug. 18 on her Beauty Marks Entertainment imprint. The forthcoming project is preceded by songs such as “Jump,” “Better Thangs” featuring Summer Walker, “Da Girls” and the freshly-released “How We Roll” with Chris Brown. An official tracklist has not been revealed as

Kevin Ross has connected with fellow singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger for his new song “Ready For It.” On the track, Ross and Bellinger concede to being better men and hope it’s enough to win back an old thing after losing them in the past. Discussing his new single, Ross says, “I just wanted to make a

Maeta has released the video for her latest single “Through The Night” featuring Free Nationals. It was directed by Child, who recently directed Maeta’s “Questions” video.  The partial black-and-white video features Maeta on the beach at night. Apart from her solo shots of twirling and running in the sand, she can also be seen being

Destin Conrad has a point to prove. On his clinking new song, “Outta Control,” produced by Louie Lastic and Ghetto Kids, the emerging singer/songwriter wants no part of being the sucker in a potential’s book of exes and goes hard to stay tall above the failed suitors. “My homies said you’d play around / And

Jhené Aiko has achieved another certification from the Recording Association of America (RIAA). Her 2017 track “New Balance” has been certified gold for selling 500,000 equivalent units. The piano-laden tune is lifted from Aiko’s sophomore album, Trip. Regarding the inspiration behind “New Balance,” Aiko explained to NPR, “I started writing this when I had a crush

Leon Thomas celebrated his 30th birthday (Aug. 1) with some exciting news. The singer, songwriter, producer and actor announced his debut album, Electric Dusk, arrives Aug. 18 via Ty Dolla $ign’s EZMNY imprint in partnership with Motown Records.  “What a journey it has been these past couple years prepping this album for release. I’m extremely blessed

Ciara has teamed with Gap and LoveShackFancy to become the face of a new limited-edition capsule collection of apparel and accessories for every generation of men, women, and children. Mark Breitbard, Gap’s global president and CEO, said, “Collaborations and partnerships give us the opportunity to reinvent and reimagine Gap’s product icons, to remix the classic