R&B

Alicia Keys’ new album KEYS is coming out this Friday, Dec. 10. Before it arrives, the music icon has unveiled the double album’s tracklist. Lucky Daye, Khalid, Lil’ Wayne, Pusha T, Brandi Charlie, and Swae Lee, who assisted on the lead track “LALA (Unlocked),” appear on KEYS.  I couldn’t wait to reveal this…. These songs

Leon Bridges has shared a video for his recent remake of Marvin Gaye’s “Purple Snowflakes,” streaming exclusively on Amazon Music.  In this performance-style video, directed by Dexter Brierly and Matt Seger, Bridges travels to Calabasas, California, and sports a cowboy look. He belts out this cover alongside a full band in a pasture area.  “Purple

Shelley FKA DRAM has delivered just what the December doctor ordered on his snapping new holiday track, “Gifts.”  Composed by Slim Wav, the production evokes a familiar feeling of the festive time as Shelley sings against holiday aesthetics. He thoughtfully croons that having the around-the-clock company of his woman is like Christmas in his eyes. 

Mariah Carey continues to prove why she is the reigning Queen of Christmas. Her holiday staple “All I Want for Christmas Is You” has reached one billion streams on Spotify. “I’m freaking out!!!! 1 billion!!! ❄️🎁🎄💝 These numbers are incredible, but the love I have for the #lambily is unquantifiable. Eternally grateful and blessed,” Carey

In spring 2020, India Shawn kicked off her new era of music with a double single release, “Cali Love” and “Not Too Deep” featuring 6LACK. It was her first release since signing to Epic Records. She kept the momentum going in late summer with the Anderson .Paak-assisted “Movin’ On.” This year, “Movin’ On” was featured

Sometimes becoming friends with an ex isn’t always the best idea. On Bren Joy’s new track “Friends” featuring Kiana Ledé, the two singers role play as former lovers who admit that being even being associates is toxic in their situation. “Lookin’ at you where I’m standin’, I don’t think that we could ever be friends /

H.E.R. and The Weeknd were among the winners of the third annual Apple Music Awards, which recognizes the best artists of 2021 and their influence on global culture. The Weeknd won Global Artist of the Year. He was recognized for his album After Hours becoming the most pre-added album of all time by a male artist. Meanwhile,

The 2022 Smokin’ Grooves Festival lineup has been announced. Erykah Badu, Jhené Aiko and Miguel are at the top of the bill, joining Nas and The Roots. It will be held on March 19, 2022, at LA State Historic Park in Los Angeles, California. Other artists that are set to perform include Angie Stone, Bilal,

At age 17, Elijah Blake experienced his first taste of success as a songwriter, co-penning Trey Songz’s “Jupiter Love” from his 2009 album, Ready. He secured the writing credit under his development deal with Atlantic Records through his link to Troy Taylor’s imprint Songbook Entertainment. Initially, his desire was never to work behind the scenes

Mariah Carey isn’t just the Queen of Christmas, but also the Queen of remixes. The music icon has released a set of remixes for her latest festive track “Fall in Love at Christmas” with Khalid and Kirk Franklin. The three-pack remix bundle features upbeat versions of the holiday tune, including Arlo Remix, Cutmore Remix and

With Christmas on the horizon, Baby Rose reaches deep in her holiday stocking and pulls out To: You (a holiday joint). The project extends her 2019 tape titled To: You, which first arrived via SoundCloud.  Spanning seven tracks, two of which are new, Rose soulfully approaches this effort with enough emotion and conviction to toast

Mary J. Blige has released a sexy video for her new single “Good Morning Gorgeous.”  The Eif Rivera-directed video was filmed at a beautiful mansion with a smoking hot Blige basking in confident femininity and reiterating the importance of self-assurance and self-love. Earlier today, Blige shared the song “Good Morning Gorgeous” along with the stunt-heavy,

True to form, Mary J. Blige steps back out strong in the fourth quarter and releases two brand new singles: “Good Morning Gorgeous” and “Amazing” featuring DJ Khaled.  “Good Morning Gorgeous,” a downtempo composition that greets herself in appreciation for life at the break of day, was produced by the Oscar and Grammy-winning D’Mile. H.E.R.,

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

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