R&B

Ciara recently sat down with Zane Lowe of Apple Music for a conversation about her new Summer Walker-assisted single “Better Thangs” and what it felt to collaborate again. The two previously joined forces for Walker’s 2021 album, Still Over It, on which Ciara featured on the outro, fittingly titled “Ciara’s Prayer.” “Summer’s special. Summer’s voice

John Legend has released the official for “Wonder Woman” from his new album, LEGEND, out now. The aesthetically pleasing visual, directed by Nabil Elderki, was filmed in the Tuscan region of Italy. (Elderki also directed the video for Legend’s diamond-selling single “All of Me.”) The video finds Legend admiring his wife Chrissy Teigen, who is

The Isley Brothers have announced their new album, Make Me Say It Again, Girl, will release on Sept. 23. The album is titled after their “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” remake featuring Beyoncé. The original song appeared on the legendary R&B group’s platinum-selling album, The Heat Is On, which released in 1975. The album peaked

R&B vocalist Jesse Powell has died, according to a statement released by his family. The Gary, Indiana, native was reportedly 51. Powell’s sister Tamara Powell, who is also a singer, shared the statement in an Instagram post. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother and uncle

Nominees for the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards have been revealed. R&B superstars Alicia Keys and Usher are among this year’s nominees, which also include Ms. Lauryn Hill, Teyana Taylor and Kaytranada. Hosted by Fat Joe, the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards will air Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 9 p.m. ET on BET. Usher has

Brent Faiyaz has unleased the video for “Loose Change,” the second track on his sophomore album, Wasteland.  Lone Wolf and Mark Peaced directed the black-and-white video. In the cinematic visual, Faiyaz plays a public figure who takes his love interest (portrayed by Olympic rhythmic gymnast Nastasya Generalova) to see a ballet. While watching the show,

Muni Long (formerly known as Priscilla Renea) has announced her debut LP, Public Displays of Affection: The Album. The platinum-selling singer and songwriter confirmed the news on Instagram on Monday (Sept. 12) afternoon. The album is set to release Sept. 23 via her imprint Supergiant Records in partnership with Def Jam Recordings. The record compiles

Following his gorgeous collaboration with New York DJ and producer Moby, serpentwithfeet returns with “I’m Pressed.” It marks his first solo song since his Apple Music rendition of George Michael’s “Kissing a Fool.” Serpentwithfeet is on brand with “I’m Pressed,” recalling club music from his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. He’s stumbled across some tea on

DaniLeigh continues to make moves. The multi-platinum entertainer has unveiled a video for “Heartbreaker.”   In the Maxx & Madison-directed video, DaniLeigh gets incredibly comfortable in a spacious home decorated with thin, white curtains and minimum fixtures. She sheds the top layer of her clothes, getting down to her bra and panties. From there, she gracefully

SZA’s “Love Galore” is still in great demand. The Travis Scott-assisted track has been certified 6x multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is now the most-certified release from her acclaimed debut album Ctrl.  SZA shares another new RIAA award with Scott. Her 2019 collaboration with Scott and The Weeknd, “Power is

Stokley has released the official video for his Wale-assisted track “Cafe,” directed by Josh Sikkema. The video begins at the Lantern Coffee Bar & Lounge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where a male patron sings Mint Condition’s 1991 classic “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes).” He gets his lucky break when Stokley walks in and rewards his

Jazmine Sullivan has been announced as the battle advisor for John Legend’s Team Legend for season 22 of NBC’s The Voice. The news broke via the Emmy-winning show’s Instagram, featuring the EGOT winner revealing who he chose to assist with tough decisions in select rounds. “I’m just so excited that she’s just here to share

Solange Knowles has composed a score for the New York City Ballet, becoming the first Black woman to do so. The Grammy winner announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 16) afternoon.  She wrote, “Very excited to announce i’ve composed an original score for the New York City Ballet 🖤 choreography by Gianna Reisen,

Ari Lennox has revealed her sophomore album, age/sex/location, releases Sept. 9 via Dreamville/Interscope Records. The 12-song album will include Lennox’s previously shared tracks “Pressure” and, most recently, “Hoodie.” The former was released as the album’s lead single on Sept. 10, 2021. It eventually reached No. 1 on the R&B radio and Billboard charts, becoming Lennox’s

The Otis Redding Foundation has announced its plans to celebrate what would be the legendary singer’s 81st birthday. The two-day affair will be held from Sept. 9 through Sept. 10 in Macon, Georgia, where the King of Soul was raised. On Redding’s birthday (Sept. 9), the Foundation will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new

Ro James continues to celebrate the second anniversary of his sophomore album, Mantic. The Grammy-nominated singer has released a video for his single “Touchy Feely.” Directed by James and S. Lambo, the red-hued visual finds James soaking in a tub while smoking a spliff. He gets a call from a woman who invites him over for

R&B group FLO has released a video for their feel-good anthem “Summertime.” The Saorla Houston-directed visual was filmed vlog style, giving Jorja, Renée and Stella an opportunity to show off their charming personality. Throughout the video, we see FLO in various settings, including an airport, a hotel and a beach. The video totally captures the

Tangerine Records, the label Ray Charles founded in 1962, has announced its plans to re-release his 2006 album, Ray Sings, Basie Swings.  The remastered version will be available Sept. 23 on all streaming services, as well as CD and double vinyl, for the first time in a decade. The 12-track album features a previously unreleased

Alicia Keys has released the official video for her Brent Faiyaz-assisted track “Trillions,” directed by Bobby Banks and Ramon Rivas. The colorful visual finds Keys and Faiyaz in a room, furnished only with a grand piano, vibing out to their collaboration.  “Trillions” appears on Keys’ latest project, KEYS II, a deluxe edition of 2021’s KEYS. Released on Aug. 12, KEYS

Guordan Banks has returned with a new song titled “Tears Never Cried.”  On the confessional tune, produced by Robert “Bizzness” Thomas, Banks speaks on a tumultuous relationship that wasn’t all it was cooked up to be. He and his then-partner ignored the signs, all for a title and everyone rooting for it to last. He’s