R&B

The last time Usher released a full-length album was in 2016 with Hard II Love. Three years ago this month, the iconic singer hinted at a sequel to his seminal 2004 Confessions LP.  Since making that cryptic announcement, Usher has checked in more than a few times with different singles, including the chart-topping singles “Bad Habits” and the Ella Mai-featured “Don’t

Following Muni Long’s recent live performances, including a Valentine’s Day concert, the singer-songwriter has announced dates for a spring tour. The One Night Only Tour begins on April 20 at House of Blues Dallas in Dallas, Texas, and concludes on May 11 at Huacachina @ Oasis Wynwood in Miami, Florida.  Long’s itinerary includes festival sets in Nashville

Lucky Daye has shared the official tracklist for his upcoming album, Candydrip. Out on March 10 via Keep Cool/RCA Records, Daye’s sophomore album will consist of 17 tracks, including the title track, the Lil Durk-assisted “NWA,” and the lead single “Over.”  Contrary to Daye’s early reports of two features on the album, Candydrip will feature a total of three

With several established festivals happening throughout the year, D’Nice gets in on the action and expands his Club Quarantine, which started during the 2020 lockdown.  Powered by Brand Nice and Live Nation Urban, Club Quarantine Live in Vegas is a three-day event during Labor Day weekend (Sep. 2-4) in Las Vegas, Nevada.  It includes a lineup of

Jennifer Hudson was among the list of winners at the 2022 NAACP Image Awards, which aired live on BET on Saturday night. The award-winning singer/actress took home a trophy for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture — for her role as Aretha Franklin in Respect — and Entertainer of the Year. Legendary actor Morgan Freeman presented the latter

Tank and the Bangas have been on a roll with new music this year. The New Orleans, Louisianna, band has dropped off a new track titled “Stolen Fruit.” Loosely inspired by Billie Holiday’s 1939 classic “Strange Fruit,” which protested the lynchings of Black Americans in the Jim Crow-era South, Tank and the Bangas’ “Stolen Fruit”

Tiana Major9 has found a secret, intimate place to speak comfortably to her muse on what she’s producing next in his honor. The hideaway is a “2 Seater,” which happens to be her new single’s title, and it features Smino.  On the track, produced by Phoelix and PRGRSHN, Majori9 gets in a ride owned by

Leon Bridges and Khruangbin are not sleeping on their new project Texas Moon. Instead, they get to work and release a music video for “Chocolate Hills.”  In the video, co-directed by Cady Buche and Travis Barron, Bridges walks the halls of a partly animated, multi-door setting.  Once he selects a door to open, he embarks

Mary J. Blige caps off another amazing week of success with a stellar performance at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The legendary singer performed a medley of hits, including her newest number one hit, “Good Morning Gorgeous.”  Taped at the famous Apollo Theater, where she was inducted into its hall of fame last summer, Blige, styled in

Mary J. Blige is undefeated in 2022. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at last night’s fifth and final round of 53rd NAACP Image Awards winners in the non-televised award categories.  Blige’s portrayal as Monet Tejada, a Queens, New York, queenpin in Starz’s Power Book II: Ghost, took

A&E Networks is taking fans back to the beginning of James Brown’s illustrious career in a four-part documentary special.  The doc, which has the working title James Brown: Say It Loud, is set to air in 2023 to coincide with what would have been the legendary Godfather of Soul’s 90th birthday.  James Brown: Say It

After much anticipation, Grammy-winning musician Robert Glasper has unleashed his new album, Black Radio III. The 13-track LP includes the previously released tracks “Better Than I Imagined” featuring H.E.R. and Meshell Ndegeocello; “Shine” featuring D Smoke and Tiffany Gouché; and “Black Superhero” featuring Killer Mike, BJ the Chicago Kid and Big K.R.I.T. “I had a responsibility

The NAACP has revealed the winners of fourth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards non-televised award categories. Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic and Anthony Hamilton are among the winners. Sullivan collected three awards, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Soul/R&B Song (“Pick Up Your Feelings”) and Outstanding Album (Heaux Tales). Earlier this month, Sullivan released a

NPR continues celebrating legendary R&B acts for Black History Month. The Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle is the latest act to perform for NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. Backed by a full band and background singers, LaBelle opened her 15-minute set with “Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight)” from her 1986 album, Winner In You.  She then

Queen Naija and Big Sean have released an accompanying video for their new track, “Hate Our Love.”  With a quick intro from DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club, the Cam Busby-directed video opens with the two artists performing their first verses from their respective homes in New York City. Big Sean keeps it cool as he

Mary J. Blige has been the talk of the town ever since she blazed the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show earlier this month. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul graces another headline, and this time it’s for new chart success.  “Good Morning Gorgeous,” the lead single and title track from her most recent studio album, has risen to the top

Make way for the Queen, Mary J. Blige, who is back on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after an absence of more than a decade.  Her empowerment anthem, “Good Morning Gorgeous,” which is also the title track of her brand new album, has reached No. 83 during the tracking week of February 26.  [embedded content]

Demand for a new H.E.R. tour is high, and the Grammy-winning superstar satisfies those interested in seeing her live with the second round of Back of My Mind Tour dates.  Currently slated for 19 dates, the North American trek begins on April 8 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and wraps up on June 18 in Charlotte, North

Kate Stewart isn’t allowing heartbreak to get the best of her. On her new song “Hate You,” the London native  realizes that she is better off without her no good lover. Though she recounts the sweet moments in her relationship, they were ultimately overpowered by the sour ones. “I used to love when you hold

Jhené Aiko has collected her first RIAA award of 2022. Her 2014 track “The Pressure” has been certified gold by the RIAA with more than 500,000 equivalent units sold. The Fisticuffs-produced song appears on Aiko’s debut album, Souled Out. The album reached gold status in 2020. Last year, Aiko collected eight platinum certifications, including one for her