R&B

Kenny Lattimore has pushed the gas on promoting his latest single, “Lose You,” with its supporting music video.  Collaborating with directors Eboni J & Les Krone, the R&B veteran’s ultra-suave and sophisticated look is a page straight from a GQ Magazine photoshoot, as his vocals are the true centerfold.  Lattimore has a sexy co-star that

H.E.R. has earned yet another plaque from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The fan-favorite “Focus” has been certified 2X multi-platinum with more than two million equivalent units sold.  “Focus,” co-produced by DJ Camper, was originally released in 2016 as part of the H.E.R., Vol. 1 EP, which was later repackaged as a complete project

It’s official: Beyoncé is headed to the 94th Academy Awards in March. It was announced that the  global icon earned a Best Original Song nomination for “Be Alive,” co-written and co-produced with Dixson for King Richard.  This recent nomination marks Beyoncé second in this music category, nominated two years prior for “Spirit,” featured in the

Seems like it’s been a while since we’ve gotten a full-length album from J.Holiday. Though he generously released a mixtape (Baecation) in 2020, the Grammy-nominated crooner was long overdue for a proper follow-up to 2014’s Guilty Conscience. He’s finally obliged with his brand new album Time.  Primarily produced and written with Milk+Sizz, a Grammy-winning husband and wife

Artist appreciation for their fans comes in various forms, whether a social media post, a bow to a concert audience, or even a bonus edition to one of their favorite albums.  Sampha opted for the first and last options, upgrading his 2017 debut album, Process, with two tracks that were once exclusive to the Japanese market. 

Too often we move on from situations but are reminded of residual effects that cause us to wonder if we ever did. Serayah is wrestling this emotional tug-of-war, as it relates to her immediate circle, on her new single “P.O.V.” featuring spoken word artist QUEEN.  Giving her perspective on how she copes with betrayal, “P.O.V.”

In recent years, Mary J. Blige has enjoyed much success as an actress, garnering historic nominations and awards for her roles in Mudbound and Power Book II: Ghost. Nearly five years after releasing the relationship-gone-bad album Strength of a Woman, the reigning queen of R&B and hip-hop soul is ready to return to the basics

PJ Morton has got to win back his lover in his new video for “Please Don’t Walk Away,” directed by Dominic Scott and Prinsey Walker.  Dawn Richard, a fellow New Orleans native, plays Morton’s love interest, who’s left their ring of commitment where he can find it and get the picture she’s done.  Morton’s world

Not having issued an album since 2019’s Green Balloon, Tank and the Bangas make up for lost time with the release date for its official follow-up Red Balloon. It’s out May 13 via Verve Forecast/Universal Music Canada.  Like Green Balloon, Red Balloon is stacked with tons of guest appearances, one of which is Alex Isley, who appeared on

Hailing from the Bay Area, Rayana Jay’s latest project, Last Call, unleashes an armor of emotions that comes along with drinking alcohol.  Track two, “ATBO,” featuring City James, has a West Coast vibe from its beat to both of their cadences. Jay sings about how the stiff drink she’s sipping is settling in her system, promising to fight anybody

After two years away, the Sol Blume Festival comes back to Sacramento, California, and invites several heavy-hitters for their diverse lineup.  Summer Walker, Jhené Aiko, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Jorja Smith are headlining for the two-day festival, taking place at Discovery Park April 30 through May 1. The rest of the lineup includes Thundercat, Lucky Daye, Syd,

As an early Valentine’s Day treat, Kem returns to the hearts of his fans with the new song “Stuck On You.”  Proving that he’s still a force to be reckoned with when it comes to love songs, Kem counts out all the ways his special lady has been a beacon light in his life. So much

Months after releasing his latest album, Lost In You, Jon Vinyl is back with his new song “Don’t Care.”  Over a bass-rattling production, Vinyl unbridled his frustrations with the girl he’s currently seeing. He keeps trying to please her and find ways for the relationship while battling personal demons.  But no matter how hard he tries, he sees

Jazmine Sullivan is full of surprises. The tracklist for the Grammy-nominated singer’s Heaux Tales deluxe edition has been revealed, and it does not feature any songs from its standard version. Instead, it’s all-new songs with the expectation of “Tragic,” which she released last June.  The ten-song set includes five new tales, one of which is nicknamed

If names like Mary J. Blige and Dr. Dre weren’t big enough, the Super Bowl LVI continues to ramp up its entertainment lineup with other high-profile stars such as Jhené Aiko.  The Grammy-nominated singer will perform “America the Beautiful” as part of the pregame festivities on Sunday, Feb. 13, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Sharing the

Fans of Amber Mark and her freshly-released debut album, Three Dimensions Deep, are probably anxious to hear the new songs live. Good thing she was booked for a perfectly-timed appearance at NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert.  Shot at New York’s Palma restaurant, the cozy 17-minute set comprised four songs, including “Waiting,” which she released during the first

After a two-year hiatus, the Broccoli City Festival returns in the spring. This 2022 festival, in partnership with Live Nation Urban, will be co-headlined by R&B sensations Ari Lennox and Summer Walker. For the first time, Broccoli Fest will take place over two days (Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8) in Washington, D.C., from noon-10

Omarion is contributing new material in the form of a remake. The multi-platinum selling artist unleashes an unexpected cover of The Beatles’ 1967 track, “With a Little Help from My Friends,” that he packages in two versions.  The first edition, described as the Poppin Mix, charges Omarion’s voice with a lively and wired utterance, turning

India.Arie is removing her music and podcast from Spotify, in solidarity with Neil Young who requested for the streaming service to do the same thing last week.  Young’s decision to remove his catalog was to protest podcast host Joe Rogan, who he believes has been spreading misinformation about coronavirus and vaccines on The Joe Rogan

Elle Varner has rolled out a list of dates for a mini-tour this spring. Dubbed An Intimate Experience with Elle Varner, the seven-date tour kicks off on March 24 in Boston and concludes on April 17 in Nashville. Varner will make stops in other major cities, including Washington, D.C., and Atlanta.  Of the tour, Varner