R&B

Jae Stephens has returned with a new song, “What’s A Monday,” encouraging others to live each day as if it’s their last. It was released as part of a partnership between Google and HBO Insecure creator Issa Rae’s imprint Raedio.  On “What’s A Monday,” which she co-wrote with J.LBS (Kendrick Lamar, Ella Mai, Jhené Aiko), who

DaniLeigh no longer has the wool pulled over her eyes, sharing her story of clarity on the new single “Heartbreaker.” On the guitar-laden track, the multi-platinum singer seems to have woken up and smelled the coffee about a cunning two-timer who’s shown his hand more than once. “It’s a shame the way you play /

K. Michelle‘s latest single “Scooch” has peaked at No. 1 at R&B radio. It’s the singer-songwriter’s first chart-topper on this radio format. Her previous best was “The Rain,” which was a top 10 hit. K. Michelle first benefitted from an R&B radio hit with “V.S.O.P.” from her debut album, Rebellious Soul. The song, co-written by

With not much notice, Gwen Bunn has released a new album. Phase marks the first full-length from the Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter since 2018’s Safe Travels. Bunn released two songs ahead of Phase, “2ManyThings” and “Put It On Me.” The first is a dazzling groove with a singer anxious to get a concrete answer from

Rising singer Raiche has returned with her new single “Fool” via Atlantic Records.  On the downtempo track, Raiche declares that she is ready to move on from her partner who isn’t making an effort in their relationship. “When you was out here chasing other women / I stood next to you / And I’m still

Jayye Michael, son of legendary R&B singer Coko, makes his formal introduction with his debut single “Never Be.” On the self-penned record, produced by Mykal Curtis and vocal produced by Coko, Michael calls it quits with his partner who took advantage of his heart. While Michael put his all into a relationship, his no-good lover

Phabo’s timing could not be better. One day shy of the first anniversary of his debut album Soulquarius, the emerging singer and songwriter released a new five-track EP called Before I Let Her Go. The project includes the previously shared title track and the infectious slow jam “Achy,” released earlier this month.   On the mellow

Steve Lacy has returned with his sophomore album, Gemini Rights. It arrives three years after his debut LP, Apollo XXI.  The 10-track album includes the previously released tracks “Mercury” and “Bad Habit.” Gemini Rights finds Lacy picking up the pieces after a breakup. “It’s a story that is very fluid [and] very fun. To me, the subject matter

Monica is back. The legendary singer has returned with her new single “Friends” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. It was produced by Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Tasha Catour (Lecrae, Jacquees, Keke Palmer).  At first listen, “Friends” comes close to past heights in Monica’s elite romantic songbook. Her emotions of an unbreakable bond for a special someone

Ambré has released another music video from her latest EP, 3000°. “I’m Baby,” a collaboration with Jvck James, receives a supporting visual directed by Child (H.E.R., Lucky Daye, Doja Cat). For the video, Ambré takes us on a crash course in fabric painting with six melanin Black beauties holding lilies by the pool as the

Usher has landed his 52nd chart appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 this week (July 16), as “Good Love” with rap duo City Girls debuts at No. 70.  The Lathun-sampled party anthem marked the 8x Grammy winner’s first entry since October 2019 when his self-influenced track “Come Thru,” headed by Summer Walker, opened and peaked

Jamie Foxx has signed on to star in J.J. Perry’s new Netflix original action film Day Shift, which premieres Aug. 12. The movie was produced by Chad Stahelski and written by Tyler Tice and Shay Hatten.  Day Shift surrounds Bud (Jamie), a Los Angeles pool cleaner in desperate need of some serious cash to front essential

Yuna has shared Y3, the third of five capsule projects leading up to her forthcoming album Y5. It includes three new songs, one of which has a supporting video.  There are streaks of lightweight R&B with light and breezy vocals and beautiful minimal production suited as a foundation. The songs on Y3 are made for playlists targeted

Brian McKnight Jr., son of R&B veteran Brian McKnight, has released a new song titled “Feels Like Home,” produced by SkyHigh Music.  McKnight shows himself as a student of the R&B sound date-stamped during its golden era. He understands the sophistication of the genre and translates it beautifully in this smooth ode. The simplistic production

Jon Batiste has had a momentous year. The Louisianna native took home five awards at the 64th Grammy Awards, including the coveted Album of the Year (We Are). He was the most-nominated and most-awarded artist of the night. Batiste says he’s still processing that milestone. “I think it takes a minute to process the work,

Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul” freshens up R&B radio’s top 10 after it reaches No. 8 in its third week. At the time of this publishing, the motivational dance track motored to this region with 7.4 million audience impressions from airplay at more than 80 radio stations. Previously, Beyoncé’s last top 10 entry on R&B radio

Emerging singer Thuy has released a new song titled “Trust” featuring RINI, which came with a music video directed by Edgar Daniel. It’s Thuy’s first single from her forthcoming untitled project.  Thuy works overtime on the lustrous, guitar-based track to make her respective partner know she will be around for the long haul. She lightly

Kyle Dion is back. The Los Angeles-based artist has shared his new song “Spoon & Bang,” produced by Soran Atole and co-written by Dion and Michel Simard. On this track, Dion conveys a sweet message to his partner, suggesting that his favorite place is under them. He’d rather chill at home, with his body connecting

Sik Sonic, the duo composed of Anderson .Paak and Bruo Mars, has chosen “After Last Night” as their fourth R&B radio single. It appears on their 2020 debut album, An Evening With Silk Sonic. “After Last Night,” co-produced by Mars, D’Mile and The Stereotypes, impacted the airplay format dominated by contemporary and traditional R&B recordings earlier

Ciara has released a video for her comeback single, “Jump” featuring Coast Contra. Directed by Dave Meyers, the spirited video opens with Ciara and her C-Squad performing a saucy cheerleading routine. She is then transported under a highway bridge where she rapidly shakes her ass while the cars behind her spring in the air. Throughout