R&B

K. Michelle a.k.a. Puddin is set to perform at this year’s CMA Fest in Nashville, Tennessee. “I’m so humbled and excited. I’m happy to announce i’m performing TWICE this year at the historic CMA Fest This year,” she wrote in a caption for a festival poster that features her photograph. Puddin also shared why taking the

Grammy-nominated singer Jeremih will support rap megastar 50 Cent on The Final Lap Tour 2023. Legendary rapper Busta Rhymes is also a special guest.  The tour will celebrate the 20th anniversary of 50 Cent’s groundbreaking debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’. The Final Lap Tour will consist of two legs: North America and U.K./Europe. The

Robin Thicke has released a video for his single “Brown Liquor” with Yo Gotti. Filmed in Little Havana, Miami, Florida’s Cuban neighborhood, the visual sees Thicke spending quality time with a love interest on the walkable Calle Ocho stretch. The two can’t keep their eyes off each other, whether arm and arm or he’s leaning

Sy’Rai Smith, daughter of R&B icon Brandy, is gearing up to release new music. The R&B newcomer has announced her new single “On My Own,” set to drop sometime this month. Sy’Rai shared a snippet of the track on Instagram along with the official artwork. “I’m still climbing into in my own / And I’ll

R&B newcomer Jalisa Rey isn’t holding back on her debut EP, So Personal, out now via D&G Records/SRG-ILS Group.  Speaking on So Personal, Rey wrote in an Instagram caption: “Releasing this EP was a personal goal of mine!! And to sing about my personal perspective of love is SO PERSONAL.’ You have no idea how excited I

Dondria has enlisted fellow singers Zonnique and Natasha Mosley for a remix of her song “Good Company,” dubbed “Good Company (“Girl’s Night).” The original version of “Good Company” appears on Dondria’s EP, Perspective, released on Dondria’s birthday (Jan. 6).  “There’s nothing like getting together with your girls and just having a good time, and I

The Black Music Honors has unveiled the lineup of performers for its eighth annual celebration, which will be taped live Friday, May 19, in Atlanta, Georgia.  The star-studded lineup will feature performances by R&B acts 702, Anthony Hamilton (with The Ton3s), Dave Hollister, Elle Varner, Kenny Lattimore, Lady Wray (formerly known as Nicole Wray), Lil’

Lil’ Kim is set to join as a special guest on Janet Jackson’s headlining Together Again Tour. The rap icon will support the North American trek at PPL Center on May 18 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. According to the venue’s official website, Lil’ Kim is filling in for Ludacris, the main support for Jackson’s tour. The

Ambré has achieved her first No. 1 single. Her track “I’m Baby” featuring Jvck James tops Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week and holds the No. 1 position on R&B radio. Ambré’s achievement is particularly notable as she is the first artist to reach the Adult R&B Airplay summit with a debut appearance since

Dave Hollister has unveiled the dates for his 2023 spring tour. The R&B veteran will begin his trek on May 4 in Chicago, Illinois. From there, he will perform in St. Louis, Houston and Atlanta, among other locations.  The eight-city tour wraps up June 24 in Boston, Massachusettes. It’s been nearly seven years since Hollister

Rihanna extends her membership in the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) diamond club. Her 2011 single “We Found Love,” featuring Calvin Harris, who wrote and produced the track, has been certified diamond with more than 10 million equivalent units sold. This new RIAA achievement marks Rihanna’s second diamond award, as her 2010 collaboration “Love

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