R&B

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

Lady Wray is trying to keep her head above water. The artist formerly known as Nicole Wray has been swimming in the music industry since her teenage years. Wray first dove into the industry at age 17 when Missy Elliott signed her to her Goldmind label. By 1998, after appearing on Elliott’s Supa Dupa Fly

Ari Lennox’s current single “Pressure,” released in September 2021, has unseated Silk Sonic’s “Smokin Out The Window” for the number-one position at R&B radio. With nearly 13 million listeners, “Pressure,” produced by Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Elite, becomes the Washington, D.C., native’s first lead on any airplay format. Written with its producers, as well

Just under a year after releasing her sophomore album, Ready Is Always Too Late, Sinéad Harnett is back with the deluxe version.  The new set includes all 11 tracks from the standard edition with three new songs, two of which were previously released: “Where Have You Hiding”  and “At Your Best (You Are Love),” a

Untidy Soul, the debut album by Samm Henshaw, has reached its official destination. Out now via AWAL, the 16-track effort first set course using “Still Broke” and its supporting video to steer the London native’s fan base to preferred streaming platforms.  Henshaw veered off on an exit and borrowed time from Tiana Major9, who appeared

Thanks to tons of shows under the Pink Moon Tour last fall, Pink Sweat$ has responded with a new project of a similar name.  The eight-track effort is one of many collaborative proportions, spending much of his time teaming up with contemporaries such as KIRBY, Tori Kelly, 6LACK, Blxst, and Sabrina Claudio.  His third co-star was

The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees have been revealed, and Givēon leads among R&B acts with seven nominations, including three for his “Peaches” collaboration with Justin Bieber and Daniel Caesar.  Givēon is running on his own in four categories, including Best New Pop and R&B Artist, R&B Artist of the Year, and R&B Song of

Hot on the heels of receiving three new RIAA certifications, Ella Mai returns on the scene with her new single “DFMU.”  On this track, produced by Mustard and J. Holt and co-written with Charles “Prince Charlez” and Dijon McFarlane, Mai leaves her heart open, allowing herself to put time and energy into a person she

Tomorrow (Jan. 28) is a big day for Lady Wray. It’s the birth date of her sophomore album, Piece of Me, out via Big Crown Records.  In preparation for its arrival, Wray, once known as Nicole Wray, stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to perform “Come On In.” Wray, surrounded by a talented

Ne-Yo and Yung Bleu are at it again. Their new song, “Walk Through The Fire,” features Bleu as the lead artist and functions as his first new track of the year.  Over a crystalline piano and sharp violins, Ne-Yo offers a delicate and persuasive vocal about doing what it takes to regain the love and

Bobby Brown has given A&E Networks the prerogative to encapsulate his decades-long career in a new documentary.  Airing over two nights on A&E this May, Biography: Bobby Brown is packaged as a two-part feature film that details the original R&B bad boy’s musical journey, from an original member of New Edition to his solo stardom. 

Alicia Keys has entered a partnership with lifestyle brand Athleta to help drive awareness and access to women’s well-being. The announcement arrives on Keys’ 41st birthday, which is today (Jan. 25).  Keys and Athleta will co-create product offerings, impact grants and community content. Additionally, Keys is now a mentor and advisor for Athleta’s Power of

Emerging singer Maeta has unleashed a visual for “Habits,” the title track to her latest EP. Co-directed by Zemia and Alexis ZA, the video was inspired by Netflix’s original film Malcom & Marie starring Zendaya and John David Washington. In the visual, Maeta and her part-time lover find themselves enjoying each other’s company at his home. “I’m

At the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, Alicia Keys made her big return to music after nearly a three-year break and debuted “Girl on Fire,” one of her most recognizable hits.  Classified as the lead single and title track of her fifth album, “Girl on Fire,” co-produced by Salaam Remi and Jeff Bhasker, has drawn

Daniel Caesar had fans from all parts of the world eating out of his hand when he released his independently-issued debut album, Freudian, in 2017.  Now, after glowing reviews and recognition from the press and the Recording Academy, the treasured set has added one million equivalent units to its sales, taking it to platinum status. Freudian boasted co-stars, including

The Hip Hop Caucus recently selected the gold-selling artist Eric Bellinger to perform their 2022 Respect My Vote! midterm campaign theme song.  The aptly-titled song, “Speak Up,” is Bellinger encouraging individuals to go vote, supporting the Hip Hop Caucus’ campaign to drive positive change through the power of using your voice.  Speaking on the collaboration with

Lion Babe (Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman) beam throughout the video for their song “Radiant Child.”  Collaborating with Charlotte Sclapari on the video’s direction, the duo are found in a bamboo forest, beginning with an emotional Hervey crying and aiming her tears into the camera lens. Goodman explores the forest, only sitting down and being stoic

Of late, Gemaine has been silent with his new material. The emerging singer removes his quiet sign and jointly releases a new song called “No Questions” with Charlie Heat, who also produced it. There’s a subtle guitar that assumes the lead of this devoted groove where Gemaine makes no bones about being everything and more to his

Mary J. Blige is ready to shine with her forthcoming album Good Morning Gorgeous, which is due out Feb. 11, via her imprint Mary J. Blige Productions and 300 Entertainment.  The R&B legend points this out on the album’s artwork and official tracklisting that features new and familiar collaborators.  Good Morning Gorgeous spans 13 tracks