R&B

A week after Breezy, Chris Brown shares the album’s deluxe edition. The expanded version features nine additional songs with appearances from Anderson .Paak and Davido. The .Paak-assisted “Inner Peace,” produced by BongoByTheWay, Brown invites a special woman to have some one-on-one fun in the bedroom.  “Come get this inner peace (Sweet dreams) / She pay

As Jade Novah gears up for Moon in Pisces Tour, she releases a new song “Rollercoaster” featuring Kenyon Dixon. The track was produced by Novah’s husband, Devin Johnson, and co-written by him, Novah and Dixon. Novah sweetly coos across lightly touched guitar strums and well-placed percussions, conveying the adrenaline rush she desires to inject into her

Rising R&B act Phabo has announced his next project, Before I Let Her Go. The forthcoming EP will be released on July 15.  Before I Let Her Go will include the title track co-produced by Troy Taylor and Francesco Carlesi. The upcoming EP will also feature his freshly-released single, “Achy,” produced by Larce Blake, Sonic

Alicia Keys has gained a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The 15-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer has scored a gold certification for her appearance on “City of Gods” with Fivio Foreign and Kanye West. It’s her first RIAA certification since collecting more than a dozen in 2020. “City of

R&B vets RL, Willie Taylor and Q Parker have joined forces for a new song titled “Fireworks.” On the Double AA-produced track, the R&B gents use fireworks as a simile for a romantic time in the bedroom. “When we kiss / It’s just like fireworks / Blasting off in my heart, oh and / When

KIRBY has never been afraid of saying what’s exactly on her mind. In the new song “New D,” produced by Homer Steinweiss and Nick Movshon, the rising singer-songwriter has an out with the old, in with the new attitude with her current lover. Like a receipt within its 30 days window, KIRBY hopes she can

The kool kids of R&B Your Grandparents have released “Pootie Tang (G.T.K.Y),” their second this year. The summer-friendly groove was produced by Josh Conway of The Marías and ghettoblasterman of the group.  “Pootie Tang (G.T.K.Y)” gave off immediate sparks, finding the trio’s vocalists, Chaz Carter and DaCosta, singing mellifluously about the time they encountered their

Making a name for yourself as an artist isn’t easy. Shape-shifting newcomer Luck lets it be known that It Wasn’t Luck on her debut EP. The seven-track project includes the previously shared “I’ll Cut Them Off For You,” “All Diamonds,” and “Higher.”  It Wasn’t By Luck starts with the soulful mid-tempo number, “Seed,” where Luck teases early

Durand Bernarr has announced his Step Into My Office Tour.  The seven-date trek begins on Aug. 1 at Vinyl in Atlanta, Georgia. Bernarr will play in other major cities such as Washington, D.C., Toronto, and San Francisco, before ending on Aug. 15 at The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, California. Bernarr assured fans on Instagram

Drew Love and Dante Jones — better known as THEY. — have shared the new song “Comfortable” featuring Fana Hues. The boastful jam is overloaded with bombastic drumming and a dreamlike foundation. The lyrics are owed to a story about not being the picturesque guy for a woman who obviously has a type. The duo’s

We often hear about giving someone of status and prominence their flowers before they depart the earthy realm. It’s better to smell them alive, by all reports. Tayla Parx, who has made headlines working with Janelle Monáe, John Legend and Ariana Grande, wants to be in line for all her things on the new song

Nearly eight months after releasing Public Displays of Affection, Muni Long returns with its follow-up, Public Displays of Affection Too via Supergiant Records/Def Jam Recordings. The five-track project includes the previously released “Another,” “Pain” and Saweetie-assisted “Baby Boo.”  On the penultimate track”Crack,” Long is confident that her love box will leave a man hooked after one hit. She interpolates

Usher is on a roll. After delivering a flawless performance for NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, the global superstar pairs with rap duo City Girls on their new single “Good Love.”  The party-ready anthem arrives just in time for the summer. Over a production, which samples Lathun’s 1997 jam “Freak It,” Usher ensures that he

Steve Lacy has released “Bad Habit,” the second peek into his upcoming sophomore album, Gemini Rights. The track starts with a jangly electric guitar-based background and ends with a mellow acoustic guitar. Both fit the shifts in Lacy’s laid-back vocal phrasing, as he is confronted with a hot tip that a particular person from his

Mary J. Blige will perform a one-night-only concert hosted by Apple Music Live on July 27 at 7 p.m. PT. The performance will take place at New York City’s United Palace and will be available to stream exclusively on Apple Music.  “The last year of my career in particular has been an exciting ride,” says

Calvin Harris has announced his new project, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2. The Scottish DJ enlisted a few R&B stars to contribute to the album, which will follow 2017’s Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1.  6LACK, Chlöe, Jorja Smith, Normani and Tinashe will appear on the highly awaited project. Harris also recruited Latto, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams,

Summer Walker has announced the second leg of her Summer Walker Series. The six-date trek kicks off on July 2, day two of the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana. The multi-platinum superstar performs ahead of Janet Jackson, who headlines the night. Walker, who covers a new digital issue of Essence, will perform

Jazmine Sullivan has released a remake of “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child.” The song is the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s contribution to the new soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, Elvis, in theaters now.  Grammy and Oscar winner D’Mile produced Sullivan’s faithful rendition of the lonesome tune. Her singular voice evokes the melancholic blues of the

Givēon collects more certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  His 2021 compilation project, When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time, is now certified platinum with more than one million equivalent units sold. “Stuck On You” has also been upgraded to platinum status. Givēon’s breakout hit “Heartbreak Anniversary,” which was nominated for Best

Brandy made a special appearance at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday night. The global star joined rising rapper Jack Harlow on stage to perform her freestyle of his Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “First Class.” Leading up to Brandy’s appearance, Harlow performed his track “Poison” with Lil Wayne. He then went on to “First Class,”