R&B

Singer Normani has teased the release of her new single “Candy Paint,” partnering with Bose, a premium audio solutions company, to promote it. Normani discussed her creative process in a one-minute ad, emphasizing her pursuit of perfection in all aspects of her work, including music and choreography for the accompanying visuals. Throughout the ad, she

Grammy winner Melanie Fiona will hit the road this summer at venues across the U.S. The run launches June 18 at a Juneteenth Celebration at Gilman Park in San Francisco, California. R&B group Ruff Endz will also perform at the free event that requires reservations through eventbrite.com. Fiona is set to perform on the third

Maeta has unveiled the music video for “Questions,” the Kaytranada-produced track from her latest project When I Hear Your Name. The Child-directed visual finds Maeta enjoying a comfortable life with her partner at an RV park. She can be seen spinning around with her walkman near their travel trailer and also giving her man a

Ambré is back with her latest project, who’s loving you? on Roc Nation Records. The EP arrives just a day before the one-year anniversary of her 3000° EP. Who’s loving you? is a compact album that consists of five tracks. Rising singer Mack Keane appears on “Elevate,” a narcotic jam where the two sing about

Grammy winner Ella Mai has added five new RIAA certifications to her stacked collection. “Not Another Love Song,” the lead single from her sophomore album, Heart On My Sleeve, has sold more than one million equivalent units and is now certified platinum. It first went gold in June 2021. Mai’s song “DFMU” has hit the

Shay Lia has another tune for her fans to enjoy. The Djiboutian-French singer dropped her second song of the year, “SOLO.” In the reggae-inspired track, Lia asserts her independence after being mistreated by an uncaring partner who did not appreciate her value. She has no intention of reconciling and is focused on moving forward without

Coco Jones is among the first artists announced to perform at the 2023 BET Awards, set to air live Sunday, June 25, at 8 p.m. ET from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.  Jones, whose breakthrough hit “ICU” remains No. 1 for a fourth consecutive week on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart, received three

Asiahn bubbles back to the New Music Friday surface with “Do Bad,” her first song release in nearly two years. It was produced by Supah Mario, who has worked with artists such as Tink and Josh Levi. “Do Bad” is an anthem of self-reliance, reminding those who have had people come and go in their

The wait is over. Kiana Ledé has returned with her sophomore album, Grudges, via The Heavy Group/Republic Records. The 17-track album arrives three years after the release of her debut album, KIKI (Deluxe).  Grudges includes features from Bryson Tiller, Khalid and Ella Mai. The latter act appears on the second single, “Jealous,” which Ledé unveiled

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! has announced the lineup for its Juneteenth UNITYFEST Concert. R&B singers Joe and Stokley are set to perform at the free event on Saturday, June 17, at Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York.  Stokley will kick off the show, which begins at 7 p.m. The legendary singer, who

Strength of a Woman is a comeback album from Mary J. Blige, who had proven herself indestructible after taking a few devastating blows to her unbreakable armor, from financial struggles and the ill-advised Burger King commercial to an insufferable marriage. “I was already in a place where I was growing strong, but I was not

The Made In America Festival 2023 lineup has been unveiled. The two-day event returns to Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 2 and Sept. 3. SZA and Lizzo are this year’s headliners. The two acts have a “Special” collaboration that’s No. 5 this week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The song is

The revival of the popular 1975 Broadway production, The Wiz, has attracted new stars to join the cast. R&B veteran Deborah Cox has been announced to play the role of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South. The original production of The Wiz featured Dee Dee Bridgewater, while Lena Horne played the same role in

The Recording Academy is expanding the general field for the 66th Grammy Awards and beyond. Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical, and Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical, have been added to the general field, which includes Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Best New Artist. This marks the first

After singing background for Babyface’s Tiny Desk concert, Tank takes center stage for his own headlining set. “Some of these songs make you want to make up. Some of these songs make you want to break up, and some of these songs make you want to participate in various sexual activities, so we’re going get

Lifetime has released the trailer for the sequel to Mary J. Blige’s Real Love, titled Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman. In the one-minute trailer, we see Kendra (played by Ajiona Alexus) enjoying success as a photographer 15 years later. However, she also receives news that her husband has been unfaithful, revealing cracks in

Anita Baker’s Songstress Tour will no longer feature R&B icon Babyface as the special guest. This decision was made after Baker alleged cyberbullying and harassment from Babyface’s fans online. “After Silently, Enduring Cyber Bulling/Verbal Abuse & Threats of Violence from the Fan Base, of Our Special Guest/Support Act. In the Interest of Personal Safety. I

R&B duo The Amours (Jakiya Ayanna and Shaina Aisha) are the latest to join MajorStage for its in-studio performance series.  The sisters wore blue outfits and performed a five-minute set, starting with an amazing rendition of Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down.” They beautifully transition into their current single, “Before I Met You,” produced by Camper. 

Rising R&B artist Durand Bernarr has announced the second leg of his Wanderlust Tour. The first show of the My Bad for Taking So Long: The Wanderlust Tour Continues will be held Sept. 6 at The Abbey in Orlando, Florida. Bernarr will hit other U.S. cities, including Memphis, Nashville, Detroit, and Kansas City. The U.S.

R&B newcomer LAVI$H has released his debut EP, You Made a Big Mistake, via Def Jam Recordings.  The seven-track project includes his previously shared songs “We Make Sense” and “World In My Hands.”   “You Made A Big Mistake is the name of my debut EP, but in reality, the time for revenge has passed. My sentiment