R&B

Chris Brown has gained a new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2019 track “Come Together” featuring H.E.R. is now certified gold with more than 500,000 equivalent units sold. “Come Together” is lifted from Brown’s gold-selling album, Indigo. The 32-track album, later released as with an extended edition, debuted at No. 1 on

The Roots and Roc Nation have announced the return of the annual Roots Picnic. The two-day festival , which will take place on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5, at The Mann at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, will have an all-star lineup.  The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige is the headlining act

El DeBarge teamed up with NPR for a special performance for its Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series in honor of Black History Month. Stationed at his Yamaha DX7 with support from guitarist Bennett Walker, the legendary R&B act performed a 15-minute set that featured DeBarge’s classics, including “All This Love,” “Time Will Reveal” and “Love Me In A

Alex Isley is feeling optimistic about love on Valentine’s Day. On her latest track “Love Again,” produced by her close collaborator Jack Dine, Isley praises her partner for restoring hope in her heart.  “You make me feel like I can love again,” Isley sings over Dine’s silk smooth production. Isley’s angelic vocals are comforting and

A&E Networks has revealed the trailers for Bobby Brown’s two-part, career-spanning documentary Biography: Bobby and his series Bobby Brown: Every Little Step.  The doc, which airs over two nights (May 30 and 31) across the network, focuses largely on his road to stardom as a member of New Edition and a solo artist. He also deals with

Mary J. Blige, the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop-Soul, made a show-stopping appearance during the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show on Sunday night.  The legendary singer joined hip-hop heavyweights Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, for their 15-minute set presented by Pepsi. As expected, Blige came dressed to impress, wearing her signature

Aiyana-Lee’s debut project, Wednesday’s Child (Side A), is proof that roof-raising vocals still exist. The emerging singer-songwriter is so devoted to good singing that it constitutes even better songs, one being “Love You Later.” Produced by Grammy-winning musician Neff-U, the strict pop-soul tune is not the kind of response a man wants to hear when he’s

Keke Palmer has signed on to star in Alice, the Krystin Ver Linden-directed film inspired by actual events of an enslaved woman escaping to freedom after living under the iron fist of a harsh master in rural Georgia.  After running away through the neighborhood woods and encountering a big-rig driven by Frank, a disillusioned political

Emerging singer Damar Jackson returns with his new project, 4 My Fans, the follow-up to his 2019 full-length effort, U2.  Boasting production contributions from the likes of XL, 6Lement, Big Fruit, and Musik MajorX, the sexually-charged EP goes hard right from the start.  On the project’s opening track, “TPI,” produced by Jackson, he treats his woman’s unique body

Few artists have maintained more creative momentum and unabated influence in music as a whole than Brandy. During her nearly 30-year career, the Grammy winner repeatedly proved why wearing the title of the vocal bible has nothing to do with vanity and everything to do with her natural gift and an ability to impact others

Mary J. Blige is once again in an interesting place where the choice to be stagnant is not an option. Good Morning Gorgeous, the 15th album from the Queen, is an invigorating rewrite of R&B protocols for a thriving woman who is not ready to have her music cast to the waist side or categorized as

Saweetie has enlisted H.E.R. for her new song “Closer.” The sugary, pop-rap collaboration will appear on the Grammy-nominated rapper’s upcoming debut album, Pretty Bitch Music.  H.E.R. tries something new with this ear-catching partnership, showing the versatility of her voice on an incredibly radio-friendly production that uplifts the expressions of familiarity Saweetie wants from a suitor.  A

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

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.”

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. 

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