R&B

Jacquees is back in his remix bag. The R&B singer has shared a video for his Quemix of Coco Jones’ hit single “ICU.” After shouting out Jones and expressing love for the record, Jacquees pours his heart out like his emotions are on his sleeve. He sings about being less of a playboy and more

Aaron Taylor is back. The British R&B singer has unveiled his new EP HAVE A NICE DAY! via Edenic Records. The new EP includes the previously released tracks “Ebbs and Flows” and “Coffee In The Morning.” “Ebbs and Flows” was released as the lead single and described by Taylor as “a song that sums up how

In 2013, Harmony Samuels had a hand in executive and co-executive producing two albums, including Fantasia’s Side Effects of You and Ariana Grande’s Yours Truly. Fantasia’s fourth album, which turned 10 last month, was released that April and included the singles “Lose to Win” and the Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott-featured “Without Me.” Grande’s debut

Fantasia is going out on the road. The Grammy winner has announced tour dates, with the first stop on May 12 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, at Total Mortgage Arena. From there, Fantasia will play in Los Angeles, Cleveland, New Orleans, Chicago, and Tampa. A handful of Fantasia’s upcoming shows are festival dates, including the Mother’s Day

A new musical inspired by Chaka Khan’s life and music is in development.  I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical, directed by Racky Plews and written by Tina Andrews, will debut in London’s West End in fall 2024. According to the logline, the West End production tells the story of “Chaka’s life from her

Mýa has released a special digital deluxe edition of her self-titled 1998 debut album in honor of its 25th anniversary (April 21). Mýa (Deluxe) features six bonus tracks, including a 25th-anniversary remix of “It’s All About Me,” as well as a new R&B remix and sped-up version of the Sisqó-assisted duet. It also includes a

Alternative R&B newcomer Tre. Charles makes his official introduction on his debut EP, Currently.  It consists of four tracks, all written, produced and recorded by Charles. Although the Currently only runs for 11 minutes, Charles doesn’t waste any time exploring weighty topics related to personal doubts, mental health, masculinity and society’s pressures. The project’s atmospheric production

Emerging singer ASTN has released his new single “How Soon” via Warner Records. He co-produced the breakup tune with Lido, BOOQ, Tyler James and xynothing. Grammy-nominated songwriter Varren Wade (Ella Mai, Givēon) also contributed to the track. On “How Soon,” ASTN ponders about the right timing of moving forward from a past relationship. “I didn’t

DaniLeigh has returned with her new single “Tasty.” She co-wrote the track with Ant Clemons, Larrance “Rance” Dopson, and Bongo ByTheWay; the latter two co-produced it. With an obvious beat nod to Timbaland, “Tasty” is a seductive delight, boasting that her cream pie leaves a lingering aftertaste in her partner’s mouth. “Sweet as crème brûlée

Global star Ciara has teamed with the Queen of Bounce Big Freedia on her new song “$100 Bill.” Over a New Orleans bounce beat, punctuated by warm guitar riffs, Ciara and Freedia celebrate their whole self — unapologetically, reminding listeners to do the same.  The twerk-friendly anthem’s lyrics are dotted with affirming messages about self-confidence

Legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson has unleashed his new album, Gasms.  The nine-track album, released independently, includes the lead single “If We Don’t Have Each Other” and its follow-up “How You Make Me Feel.” “I chose this song as the first single of my new album because it’s different musically and has a slide dance feeling

Miguel has returned with “Give It To Me,” his first proper solo single since 2021, via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. Produced by Scoop DeVille, “Give It To Me” is a breezy yet sensual track that echoes Miguel’s desire to take things to the bedroom. “Your body on inferno, inferno/ Your mind on my, my, my /

Toni Braxton continues to expand her empire. The R&B icon has signed an all-inclusive deal with Lifetime and A&E Networks, in partnership with her production company, Braxtoni Productions, to oversee and executive produce multiple projects for the network. “Lifetime has been home to my film and TV projects for the past decade. My team and

Tamar Braxton’s new single “Changed” debuts No. 24 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. It’s her first appearance on this chart in three years. According to Billboard, the chart represents “the week’s most popular songs, ranked by radio airplay detections as compiled by Luminate.” Braxton’s previous song, “Crazy Kind Of Love,” which interpolates

Syleena Johnson is heading back on the road. The Grammy-nominated singer has announced her Acoustic Soul Summer Nights Tour.  The 10-date tour kicks off June 8 in Atlanta, Georgia. Johnson will make stops at City Winery locations in other major U.S. cities, including Nashville, Boston and New York City. On June 10, Johnson will make a

Halle Bailey, eponymously known as Halle, has shared a stunning updated version of “Part of Your World” for Disney’s live-action reimagination The Little Mermaid, in which she stars as Ariel. Alan Menken and Mike Higham produced the track. The former Oscar winner helmed the original version, recorded by Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in the

Rising R&B trio FLO stopped by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, where they performed their current single, “Fly Girl.” Each member, styled in sassy outfits, FLO shook their rumps and brought stunning vocals and nostalgia to the in-studio audience and at-home viewers. FLO released “Fly Girl,” which features Missy Elliott, in March. The bop

6LACK has unveiled the dates for his headlining Since I Have A Lover World Tour.  The North American leg kicks off Oct. 1 in Portland, Oregon. From there, 6LACK will play in major U.S. and Canadian cities, including Vancouver, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Detroit, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. The first leg concludes Nov. 24

SZA takes command of the urban radio chart with her single “Kill Bill.” The vengeful hit moves to No. 1 this week, unseating rising rap act Lola Brooke’s viral track “Don’t Play With It.”  It marks SZA’s third No. 1 single on this radio format. Earlier this year, “Shirt” claimed SZA’s second chart-topper on the urban radio

DRAM has returned with What Had Happened Was…(Deluxe Edition), an expanded version of his third album. What Had Happened Was… (Deluxe Edition) features six new tracks, including “I Need a Light” with Snoop Dogg and “Brandy Joint” featuring Daniel Hex. DRAM also includes his Virginia-based collective, The Bakery Boys, for three tracks. Meanwhile, he includes