R&B

The NAACP has revealed the winners of fourth night of the 53rd NAACP Image Awards non-televised award categories. Jazmine Sullivan, Silk Sonic and Anthony Hamilton are among the winners. Sullivan collected three awards, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Soul/R&B Song (“Pick Up Your Feelings”) and Outstanding Album (Heaux Tales). Earlier this month, Sullivan released a

NPR continues celebrating legendary R&B acts for Black History Month. The Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle is the latest act to perform for NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. Backed by a full band and background singers, LaBelle opened her 15-minute set with “Something Special (Is Gonna Happen Tonight)” from her 1986 album, Winner In You.  She then

Queen Naija and Big Sean have released an accompanying video for their new track, “Hate Our Love.”  With a quick intro from DJ Envy of The Breakfast Club, the Cam Busby-directed video opens with the two artists performing their first verses from their respective homes in New York City. Big Sean keeps it cool as he

Mary J. Blige has been the talk of the town ever since she blazed the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show earlier this month. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul graces another headline, and this time it’s for new chart success.  “Good Morning Gorgeous,” the lead single and title track from her most recent studio album, has risen to the top

Make way for the Queen, Mary J. Blige, who is back on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after an absence of more than a decade.  Her empowerment anthem, “Good Morning Gorgeous,” which is also the title track of her brand new album, has reached No. 83 during the tracking week of February 26.  [embedded content]

Demand for a new H.E.R. tour is high, and the Grammy-winning superstar satisfies those interested in seeing her live with the second round of Back of My Mind Tour dates.  Currently slated for 19 dates, the North American trek begins on April 8 in Honolulu, Hawaii, and wraps up on June 18 in Charlotte, North

Kate Stewart isn’t allowing heartbreak to get the best of her. On her new song “Hate You,” the London native  realizes that she is better off without her no good lover. Though she recounts the sweet moments in her relationship, they were ultimately overpowered by the sour ones. “I used to love when you hold

Jhené Aiko has collected her first RIAA award of 2022. Her 2014 track “The Pressure” has been certified gold by the RIAA with more than 500,000 equivalent units sold. The Fisticuffs-produced song appears on Aiko’s debut album, Souled Out. The album reached gold status in 2020. Last year, Aiko collected eight platinum certifications, including one for her

If you need Leven Kali to relieve feelings bottled in at any time, get a few drinks in his system. He’ll tell all, at least he does on his new single “EEK.”  Like a running faucet, Kali doesn’t shy away from pouring out his aching heart about a failed romance to a comforting and open

PJ Morton has renewed his creative chemistry with JoJo on his new single “My Peace.”  Applying the blaring horns of Outkast’s popularly sampled track “SpottieOttieDopaliscious,” Morton’s new song presents a positive message of putting necessary safeguards in place to maintain one’s wellbeing.  If that means saying goodbye to certain people, Morton gladly opens the door for

Mahalia breaks out the pen and paper on her new single, “Letter To Ur Ex.”  The track, written solely by Mahalia, is a song of experience, where she sees herself in a young woman who’s still running after the man she’s courting.  Sung in a flawless fashion, Mahalia sits down with her man’s scorned ex and

Best known for his Grammy-nominated Painted album, Lucky Daye has finally set a release date for his sophomore effort Candydrip. It’ll be out March 10, a week ahead of his headlining Candy Drip Tour.  Along with revealing the date of the album, Daye has shared a track titled “NWA” featuring Lil Durk.  “NWA,” produced by D’Mile, is the third song shared

Leon Bridges has announced another tour supporting his Grammy-nominated album, Gold-Diggers Sound. Beginning on July 29 in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Boundless Tour will hit major cities across North America before concluding in Santa Barbara, California, on Sept. 8. Swedish band Little Dragon will support Bridges on select dates. “Whether you’ve been here since day one, came

The Cincinnati Music Festival is returning this year after a two-year hiatus. Legendary singers Janet Jackson and Charlie Wilson are at the top of the bill. The festival will be held from July 21-23 at the Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wilson, currently on New Edition’s Culture Tour with Jodeci, is the headliner for Friday, July

Usher is heading back to Las Vegas for another residency. This time, the legendary R&B singer will headline shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM. There will be a total of 23 performances, collectively known as Usher: The Vegas Experience, from July through October. According to a press release, “the immersive new show will incorporate audience

Tyrese is ready to end his self-imposed retirement with a new album this year. The upcoming project is called Beautiful Pain, and it will follow his 2015 album Black Rose, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Grammy-nominated singer shared the album announcement on Valentine’s Day while reminiscing about getting on one knee

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