BJ the Chicago Kid is cold to the touch on his new song “Snowflakes” featuring Susan Carol. On the track, produced by Jairus Mozee and Charlie Bereal, BJ deals with the chilling effects of loneliness after his past lover walks out. Carol feels the same even though she wishes she didn’t, considering how her distant man left
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Before Khalid’s Scenic Drive EP arrives this Friday (Dec. 3), the R&B sensation and his pals pose for the camera in his video for “Present.” The Scheme E-directed video commences with Khalid as a centerpiece amongst a group of on-screen friends acting as mannequins in an artsy setting. They soon become mobile, feeding off the
A new Mary J. Blige era is upon us. The legendary R&B singer has announced has announced not one, but two new singles: “Good Morning Gorgeous” and “Amazing” featuring DJ Khaled. Both tracks are set to release this Friday, Dec. 3. “Good Morning Gorgeous” and “Amazing” are expected to appear on Blige’s upcoming 14th studio album,
One of the most anticipated moments at the Soul Train Awards is the soul cypher. This year’s cypher participants included Musiq Soulchild, Elle Varner, Tone Stith, Jac Ross and Koryn Hawthorne. With DJ D-Nice on the ones and twos, each vocalist delivered a solid freestyle over an instrumental of Aaliyah’s classic “Rock the Boat.” It
Jazmine Sullivan is going on tour. The Grammy-nominated singer has announced the dates for her headlining Heaux Tales Tour. The 25-city tour will kick off on Feb. 14, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. From there, Sullivan will travel across North America hitting major cities, including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, Brooklyn, and Chicago. The Philadelphia native gave
Tank’s “I Deserve,” the current single from his tenth and final album R&B Money, has moved into the No. 10 spot this week on the R&B radio chart. It leaped two spots and gained 172 new radio spins since last week. This is Tank’s second top 10 appearance on the R&B radio format this year, following
Ashanti was honored with the Lady of Soul Award at the 2021 Soul Train Awards, which aired Sunday, Nov. 28 on BET. Rising solo act Normani presented the R&B legend with the prestigious award. During her acceptance speech, Ashanti reminded everyone that her journey navigating the music industry wasn’t seamless. “Some people may look at
The 2021 Soul Train Awards aired Sunday night on BET. Hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tischina Arnold, the ceremony included performances by Ari Lennox, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye, Silk Sonic and Summer Walker, to name a few. The Lady of Soul honoree Ashanti and Legend Award recipient Maxwell also performed a medley of their hits,
YouTube is still a breeding ground for genuine talents, especially in the music arena. Many of the freshest faces in R&B built loyal audiences and achieved early support by making their channels a musical showcase to play instruments or belt out covers of popular songs or both. Like Chloe x Halle and VanJess, RINI is
Eric Bellinger has released an acoustic collection of songs from his first proper album New Light. The four-track EP features stripped-down takes of fan-favorites such as “Tired of Waiting” and “Euphoric.” Prior to releasing this special EP, Bellinger shared stripped-down performances of each track, including “What About Us.” New Light is nominated for Best Progressive R&B
Al Green has acquired an early Christmas gift from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 1971 classic love song “Let’s Stay Together” has been certified platinum with more than one million units sold. The platinum award comes 50 years after the song’s release. It’s also Green’s first single ever to achieve a platinum award
This holiday season, Kelly Rowland heads to the dance floor with “Wonderful Time,” a colorful, upbeat remake of Andy Williams’ 1963 festive hit. This retro-sounding cover, featuring an assist from songwriting and production duo NOVA Wav, further elaborates why Rowland should be cast for a Donna Summer biopic. She expresses the joy of the season
The ‘90s era, without question, is one of the most recognizable times in R&B. JKing, a seasoned marketer-turned-singer, embraces this supreme decade with his debut project, ‘90s F*ck It Vibes. On his 10-track release, JKing introduces himself as a skilled student of R&B heroes from this period. Serenading with ease and melodious know-how, he scores
As an artist, discovering a true sense of agency within yourself can afford you an opportunity to produce a whole new sound. For Priscilla Renea Hamilton, an in-demand writer, this became the case when she introduced her alter-ego Muni Long last summer. While the alternative version of herself might seem new to most, she isn’t
Scan the list of Best R&B Performance nominees for the 64th Grammy Awards, and you will find that each artist and their nominated song achieved high placements on diverse Billboard charts. Here’s a chart recap pertaining to next year’s Best R&B Performance nominees. [embedded content] Snoh Aalegra — “Lost You” The second single from Snoh
Dylan Sinclair has a couple of “Regrets” swarming his head on his new focus track. It features co-production credit from Jordon Manswell, Zachary Simmonds, Bryan Allen and Jason Amos. On the self-penned tune, Sinclair tenderly sings about prematurely letting go of a romance from three years ago. He breaks it off with his current lady, understanding
Jon Batiste’s name was heard many times during the reveal of the 2022 Grammy Awards nominations. The accomplished musician earned 11 nominations this year, including two nods in the general field, Album of the Year (We Are) and Record of the Year (“Freedom”). He also picked up nominations across various genre-specific categories, including R&B, jazz, and classical,
As The Simonetta Lein Show debuts its 4th season, the show welcomes the only Diamond-Selling dancehall & reggae artist in music history, the living legend that is Shaggy. With millions of albums sold, eight singles on the Billboard Hot 100, and two Grammy awards, Shaggy is THE pioneering reggae & dancehall icon. As he is a top 3 most streamed
This holiday season, Masego and Devin Morrison are gathering around the table with their minds set on scarfing down “Yamz.” This desirable jam, produced by Morrison and Michael Daniel Foster, a frequent collaborator of Masego, certainly has a retro sound that draws its savory chords and keys from the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Depending
Khalid has announced his new EP, Scenic Drive, will release on Dec. 3 via RCA Records. The El Paso, Texas native has called on Alicia Keys, 6LACK, Lucky Daye, Quin, JID, Kiana Ledé, Majid Jordan, Smino and Ari Lennox to join him on the ride. The nine-track project will include his previously shared track “Present.” “I’m
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