R&B

Tamar Braxton is getting out in front of the crowd again with a series of show dates. On April 30 and May 1, the Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter will play back-to-back shows at Bethesda Blues and Jazz in Bethesda, Maryland.  Braxton will then perform additional dates in May and June, most of which will be festivals and

It’s 2003 again, and Mahalia is responsible for flipping the switch on the time machine. The rising singer has released the new song, “In The Club,” which will instantly put you in the mind of 50 Cent’s major crossover hit “In Da Club.” Mahalia’s latest isn’t as boisterous as the hip-hop mogul’s breakout single. Instead,

Mary J. Blige continues to stay on top. The R&B legend will be presented with the Legend Award at the 2022 Clio Music Awards.  According to Clio Music, this honorary statuette is given to an artist who has had a seismic impact on popular culture and the advancement of the music industry and its emerging

Sometimes the truth hurts, and a lie feels comforting. The latter seems to be the case for Givēon in his new song “Lie Again.” Over a bluesy production, which he co-created with Don Mills, Givēon begs his lover to fill his head with sweet lies in order to avoid accepting the bitter truth of their

CeeLo Green will honor the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, with a special tribute tour, Soul Brotha #100.  Green will celebrate Brown with a 75-minute set of 27 songs from his extensive catalog. He also curated an elaborate wardrobe that reflects Brown’s signature style. “I’ve always felt deeply connected to James Brown on a musical level

R&B superstar Chris Brown and rap sensation Lil Baby have announced their co-headlining One of Them Ones Tour, presented by Rolling Loud. The 27-city tour kicks off on July 15 in Raleigh, North Carolina. From there, Breezy and Lil Baby will hit major cities across North America, including Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York City, Toronto, Atlanta, and Los Angeles,

Falling in love can be scary, especially if you’ve experienced heartbreak in the past. In any case, one must give themselves permission to be vulnerable and open their heart. Jade Novah sings about the rewarding feeling of letting love rule on her new single “Lost in You,” which she co-wrote with her husband Devin Johnson. 

If the love doesn’t feel like ’90s R&B, then Teedra Moses doesn’t want it. The singer/songwriter has teamed up with production duo The Colleagues for a new song titled “90s Kinda Love.” Over a warm, nostalgic production, Moses shares her desire to find a partner who will be with her through thick and thin.  “I wonder

Jazmine Sullivan’s comeback has been pretty much unstoppable. The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter has gained seven new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her 2008 debut album, Fearless, is now certified platinum with more than one million equivalent units sold. It marks Sullivan’s first platinum-selling album to date. Fearless, nominated for Best Contemporary R&B Album at the

There isn’t a direct path to breaking into the music industry. In some cases, it’s a matter of being in the right place at the right time and connecting with someone who can get you through the door. Then there are cases such as LAYA’s where you have to build your door to walk through.

Jon Vinyl has teamed up with fellow Canadian singer Avry for his new song “Favours.” Using primarily an electric guitar and a piano, “Favours” finds a stoned Vinyl pondering how to turn back the hands of time on a failing relationship. Although he’s only known her for a short while — two months to be exact

Kaytranada is the man when it comes to remixes. The Haitian-Canadian producer has teamed up with The Weeknd to release a remix bundle of his Dawn FM track “Out of Time.”  Two reworked versions of The Weeknd’s song, which peaked at No. 32 on Billboard’s Hot 100, mute the rich wave of sonic colors from its standard

There’s yet another festival for music lovers to enjoy. Maxwell and Robert Glasper will launch the Blue Note Jazz Festival Napa Valley on July 30 and July 31 at the Charles Krug Winery in St. Helen, California.  Glasper, who recently released his Black Radio III album, has been named the festival’s artist-in-residence, curating a set

For music critics and fans of the ’90s, the start of a new Mary J. Blige album had become synonymous with Puff Daddy and his frantic calls or voicemails designed to get the young superstar in the studio. The intro on her third album, Share My World, was much different than her previous LPs. It

It feels like forever since we’ve heard Keyshia Cole on a rap-sung collaboration. The Grammy-nominated singer makes the wait worthwhile, joining wide-receiver-turned-rapper AB (Antonio Brown) on his new song “Don’t Leave.” The track is lifted from his new album Paradigm.  The track, which takes interpolation from Foxy Brown’s 1996 classic “Get Me Home” featuring Blackstreet, is a

As promised, Daniel Caesar has released “Please Do Not Lean,” a new song he premiered during his set at Coachella last weekend. The track features Canadian production collective BADBADNOTGOOD, also credited as writers and producers. On this honest track, Caesar doesn’t fully throw himself into the role of Mr. Wrong, but he isn’t entirely the

Rising singer Arin Ray makes a smooth return with “The Mood,” his first official single in three years, featuring Grammy-nominated rapper D Smoke. It only takes one listen to know that “The Mood” is a bedroom anthem that belongs on any lovemaking playlist. Ray’s honeyed vocals flow smoothly over the silky production laced with a sexy

Ambré has crossed paths with 6LACK for a remix of her song “What You Deserve.” The new version appears on the Big Femme Energy, Vol. 1 Deluxe compilation. Besides subtracting Ambré’s second verse, “What You Deserve (Remix)” is still both warm and groovy as the original. 6LACK slides in and manages to capture ears with

Kelly Rowland has another acting gig to add to her resumé. The Grammy-winning singer will star in the upcoming comedy film, Fantasy Football, directed by Anton Cropper (Black-ish). It will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ later this year.  Deadline reports that Rowland will play Keisha Coleman, the mother of 16-year-old Callie (Marsai Martin), who learns she can control her

John Legend will headline a benefit concert at Northwell Health‘s 4th annual Side By Side: A Celebration of Service. The EGOT winner’s performance is Sunday, May 29, at UBS Arena in New York City. R&B-pop singer Jason Derulo will open the show at 8 p.m. EST.  Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. All proceeds will