R&B

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,”

Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday night. The music icon joined rising rapper Latto on stage to perform their “Big Energy (Remix).”  Before Carey graced the stage, Latto performed her latest single “It’s Givin’” from her sophomore album, 777. After that, Young Dirty Bastard came on stage to

Singer-songwriter Muni Long was among the performers at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday night. Dressed in a pink ensemble, the Long opened her set with a snippet of her fan-favorite track “Time Machine.” She then transitioned to her now-signature single “Hrs and Hrs.”  Both songs are lifted from Long’s latest project, Public Displays of Affection. In

Jessie Reyez is back. The Grammy-nominated singer has released “Frauds,” her first single of the year. It features background vocals from Kyle Dion.  The intense song she co-wrote with Tim Suby (Ariana Grande, Travis Scott), who also produced it, is personal. On an unfiltered level, Reyez details a story about a deceitful lover whose shifty

After a two-year hiatus, British Summer Time (BST) Hyde Park returns to London. Global superstar Adele is headlining July 1 and 2, bringing a woman-led roster to command the stage. Mahalia and Tiana Major9 are among the ten women scheduled to perform ahead of Adele at the sold-out concerts. According to Adele, the two-night run

Bobby V has a taste for a “Cookie” on his new single, which interpolates SWV’s 1992 classic “I’m So into You.” Produced by Mike Shaw, “Cookie” finds Bobby V with a voracious appetite for his woman’s secret garden. He realizes she is playing hard to get but makes it clear that there will be no

Ne-Yo is on the move. A week after debuting his new song “You Got The Body,” the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter issued its official video. Teyana Taylor, alternatively known as Spike Tey, directed the hypnotic visual. A few beautifully diverse women are cast as the focal points, commanding every aspect of the pole in varied positions. Ne-Yo

Givēon’s first proper album, Give or Take, is here. The 15-track project includes the previously shared “Lie Again” and “For Tonight.” Give or Take opens with “Let Me Go,” which features a special message from Givēon’s mother. “I’m so proud of you,” she says. “I really feel like this is a dream. And, I’ll tell you ’bout

Not every man desires to have their woman dolled up with added features. According to RL’s new single “No Filter,” sometimes less is more. On the slick groove, self-produced and written, the R&B veteran is turning the mirror back on his lady in hopes that she knows how beautiful she is without the attractive accessories.

Gas prices may be high but that’s not stopping Fana Hues from taking a “Drive” on her new single. Though, based on the lyrics, she’s not talking about being on the road. Produced by Tim Maxey, Tane Runo and Blako, “Drive” finds Hues metaphorically singing about an adventurous time in the bedroom. Hues sings in

Summer Walker and Ari Lennox have earned a top ten entry on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week, as their duet “Unloyal” rises to No. 10. It’s the first song from Walker’s hit album Still Over It to make this airplay-driven list. Walker’s Adult R&B radio accomplishments include five entries, three of which cracked

Chris Brown has released a video for his new single “WE (Warm Embrace),” which includes a special appearance from Normani. The five-minute visual opens with Brown dreaming about falling from outer space. His new song “Sleep at Night” plays as he’s making his way to earth. A minute later, he wakes up and gets ready

Beyoncé’s new era has officially launched. The 28x Grammy-winning singer has released her new single “Break My Soul.” It’s the lead track from her upcoming album, Renaissance. “Break My Soul,” co-produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, is a house-meets-bounce groove that flawlessly samples Robin S.’s 1990 classic “Show Me Love,” paired with the Queen of Bounce

Beyoncé has quietly announced her new single “Break My Soul” drops at midnight (June 21). The music icon shared the news by updating her Instagram and Twitter bios with “6.ㅤ ㅤ BREAK MY SOUL ㅤ midnight ET.” “Break My Soul,” co-written by The-Dream, is the lead single from Beyoncé’s seventh album, Renaissance. It appears that the song