Janelle Monae & Jidenna - "Yoga"
Janelle Monáe shares "Yoga" featuring her artist Jidenna from a new compilation from Monáe's Wondaland Records.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Janelle Monae & Jidenna - "Yoga"
Janelle Monae & Jidenna - "Yoga"
Janelle Monáe shares "Yoga" featuring her artist Jidenna from a new compilation from Monáe's Wondaland Records.
Kehlani feat. BJ The Chicago Kid – "Down For You"
Kehlani recruits BJ The Chicago Kid for this new single off her upcoming mixtape You Should Be Here due out at the end of April.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Kenny Lattimore - "You Have My Heart"
Grammy-nominated singer Kenny Lattimore returns with the first single from his album, Anatomy of a Love Song, which will be released on April 14
Sunday, March 29, 2015
Strictly R&B: In The News - 3/29/15
22 Reasons Why Usher is The Best Commercial Male R&B artist of Our Time
R&B Legend Makes Humble Comeback
Destiny’s Child Reunites At The 2015 Stellar Gospel Awards [VIDEO]
The Tables Have Turned! Icon Prince Sued For Allegedly Stealing Artist's Service
Bobbi Kristina Moved to Hospice Facility, Condition Not Improving
Ray J is Returning for Second Season of 'LHHH' After Emergency Meeting with Producers
Danity Kane’s Aubrey O’Day & Shannon Bex Become…Dumb Blonde
Tinashe – "Sweet Satisfaction" (Unreleased Full Version)
Tinashe – "Sweet Satisfaction" (Unreleased Full Version)
Formerly just a snippet featured at the end of track three, “Yours,” off her ‘Reverie‘ mixtape, here's a surprise full version of Tinashe's "Sweet Satisfaction".
Joi Tiffany - "Next Time"
Joi Tiffany - "Next Time"
When you last heard from Joi Tiffany she sounded pretty "Numb", but on her latest single "Next Time" she's a little more encouraging and pumped up.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Jhene Aiko/The Weeknd/Frank Ocean – "All I Want (Runaway Pt. II) [A JAYBeatz Mashup]"
Brand new original mash-up by producer JayBeatz as he mixes Jhene Aiko’s “Living Room Flow” with The Weeknd’s “Where You Belong” and Frank Ocean’s “Pink Matter" for a very soulful listening pleasure.
Jodeci feat. Mila J - "Body Parts"
Second single, this one guest-starring Mila J., on the way to the reunion album The Past, The Present, The Future scheduled to arrive on March 31
Charles Wright - "I'll Give You Time"
Peep this new video for "I'll Give You Time" from veteran soul singer Charles Wright, featuring The Womack Sisters on background vocals along with former Destiny's Child member Farrah Franklin in the clip.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Friday Night Throwback: Karyn White - "Superwoman"
Written and produced by the trio of L.A. Reid, Babyface and Daryl Simmons, Karyn White's 1989 hit "Superwoman"--an ode to trifling men who take their women for granted--would become the second U.S. top ten hit and second U.S. R&B number-one hit for the singer. The second single from her self-titled debut album, Karyn White (1988), the popular track would later be covered by everyone from Gladys Knight to Malaysian Idol season 1 winner Jaclyn Victor in 2006.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
Rihanna – "B*tch Better Have My Money"
Rihanna - "B*tch Better Have My Money"
Produced by Roc Nation labelmate Deputy, this record is a follow-up to Rihanns’s “FourFiveSeconds,” which peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts.
Christina Milian - "We Ain't Worried" (Official Music Video)
Only a few days after releasing a promo vid for her new single "We Ain't Worried". Christina Milian brings along some friends and continues to push the bouncy track with an official video.
Rico Love - "Strip Club Pt. 2"
Rico Love - "Strip Club Pt. 2"
Another ode to one of man's favorite hangout spots courtesy of Rico Love.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Julian Keyz - "Girls"
21-year-old newcomer Julian "Keyz" Thomas introduces himself to the world with the visual for his debut single “Girls".
FKA Twigs - "Glass & Patron"
British singer FKA Twigs is pregnant and births a scarf in this bizarre new video.
Goapele - "Strong As Glass"
Written by Estelle, "Strong As Glass" is a testament to the strength of women who've dealt with domestic violence.
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Ne-Yo feat. Sonna Rele - "Every Day With Love"
Ne-Yo feat. Sonna Rele - "Every Day With Love"
Motown Records artist Sonna Rele comes along for the ride on yet another positive love vibe from Ne-Yo.
Whitney Wright feat. Mishon -- “Problems”
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Whitney Wright feat. Mishon - “Problems”
Indie singer from Houston teams up with Mishon for a duet that lovelorn couples especially will appreciate.
Monday, March 23, 2015
Christina Milian - "We Ain't Worried" (Promo Video)
Christina Milian continues teasing her return to music with this newly released promo video for "We Ain't Worried".
Usher feat. Chris Brown - "All Falls Down"
Usher feat. Chris Brown - "All Falls Down"
New banger/collabo between two of R&B's superstars just leaked this past weekend.
Ester Dean - Miss Ester Dean EP
Interscope Records signee and noted songwriter ("Rude Boy") Ester Dean looks to make it as a solo artists with this brand new self-titled EP,
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Strictly R&B: In the News - 3/22/15
Pharrell on 'Blurred Lines' Verdict: 'There Was No Copyright Infringement'
Bobbi Kristina Brown Being Moved to Rehab Center, Still in a Coma
Beyonce Teams Up With Giuseppe Zanotti for New Shoe Collaboration: Find Out the Details
If White Boy R&B Must Exist, Let Nick Jonas Be the Template
Chris Brown Officially Off Probation, Rihanna Assault Case Closed
Baby Number Five: Lil’ Mo And Husband Karl Dargan Are Expecting
Tamar Braxton “Doing Fine” After Being Rushed To Hospital + Do Tamar And Vince Owe IRS $1.6Million?
David Morin – "Life Goes On"
Vancouver, Canada singer-songwriter releases this goodie on getting through adversity.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Ré Lxuise - "Give Me Love"
Detroit-based singer Ré Lxuise Introduces "Give Me Love", the final installation of her 3-Part Visual Series "Lxuise" being released April 9th, 2015.
Jhene - "Living Room Flow"
Jhené drops this bedroom jam before joining J. Cole on the European leg of his “Forest Hills Drive Tour" in May.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Friday Night Throwback: Troop - “All I Do Is Think of You"
A cover of the Jackson 5 hit of the same name, in 1989, the California-based, new jack swing/contemporary R&B group Troop (an acronym for "Total Respect Of Other People") would record their version of “All I Do Is Think of You" for their Attitude album. Produced by Chuckii Booker, this cover went to number one on the R&B singles chart for a week in the summer of 1990.
Verse Simmonds - "Situationships"
Verse Simmonds - "Situationships"
Everybody deals with situationships, including apparently Verse Simmonds based on this Needlz and Donut produced track.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Malachiae Warren - “Thank Yo Momma”
Malachiae Warren - “Thank Yo Momma”
After generating buzz with his soulful rendition of T.I.’s “24s” earlier this year, the ATL youngster is back with a new single titled “Thank Yo Mommma”.
Adrian Marcel - "Be Mine"
This newest single will be featured on Adrian’s mixtape Weak After Next: Reloaded, dropping next week.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Jacob Latimore feat. Rico Love - "Ah Yeah"
Second video for the song, the first which dropped in late 2014.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Kyle Lettman - "Moving Too Fast"
With an upcoming EP around the corner, this London-based singer gives you a taste of what's to come by taking on Artful Dodger's 2000 hit "Moving Too Fast" with melodic intensity.
Monday, March 16, 2015
Tyrese feat. Snoop Dogg - "Dumb Sh*t"
Used to seeing Tyrese on the big screen so much these days that you almost forget that he started out as a model and actor. This is the first single from his summer album Black Rose.
Sunday, March 15, 2015
Strictly R&B: In The News: 3/15/15
The Tragic Downfall of '90s R&B Divas
5 Reasons Why Ty Dolla $ign Is The Future of R&B
Indie Music: ‘i.M Possible’ Reaching For Their Dreams
Jermaine Dupri Slams Ciara: “‘I Bet’ Is a Complete Rip Off of Usher’s ‘U Got It Bad!'”
The Dream's Felony Domestic Violence Charges Were Dropped — Report
Prince's Upcoming Tour Is Latest To Limit Ticket Quantity On Secondary Market
Bobbi Kristina Brown Update: Condition Remains Same After 6 Weeks In Medically Induced Coma
Melanie Fiona - "Fight Through It"
Melanie Fiona - "Fight Through It"
From HBO's Game Of Thrones Mixtape Vol. 2 released for free on iTunes this past Thursday.
Jasmine V feat. Jeremih & Problem – "One Night"
Jasmine V feat. Jeremih & Problem – "One Night"
From her debut EP ‘That’s Me Right There which is out now.
HBO Releases the First Trailer for ‘Bessie’ Starring Queen Latifah and Mo’Nique [Video]
IndieWire.com:
I smell Emmy Awards consideration for this one, later this year...
Queen Latifah stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the HBO Films drama "Bessie," which is directed by Dee Rees, from a screenplay penned by Rees, Christopher Cleveland & Bettina Gilois.
With a story by Rees and Horton Foote, the film focuses on Smith's transformation from a struggling young singer into "The Empress of the Blues," one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s.
The premium cabler has announced will debut this spring, Saturday, May 16 at 8PM. .
"Bessie" is executive produced by Queen Latifah, Shakim Compere, Lili Fini Zanuck, Richard D. Zanuck, Shelby Stone and Randi Michel. Ron Schmidt produces.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
LeToya Luckett feat. T.I.- "Don't Make Me Wait" (remix)
Official remix to last year's single of the same name.
Bobby Brackins feat. Zendaya and Jeremih - "My Jam"
Bobby Brackins, along with Zendaya and Jeremih, brings the party to Puerto Rico in the hearty video for his club banger “My Jam".
Friday, March 13, 2015
Friday Night Throwback: B.T. Express - "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)"
Conceived during an era where funk music was at an all-time high, B.T. Express (Brooklyn Transit Express)' "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)" single, with its soul clap ethos and infectious rhythms, would become the first of several hits for the native New Yorkers. Written by group member Billy Nichols and released on the debut album of the same name, the song had two versions, one 3 minutes long and the other 5, It would peak at #1 on the R&B singles chart for a week during the fall of 1974 and was rated #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for two weeks.
Jamie Foxx feat. Chris Brown - "You Changed Me"
Jamie Foxx feat. Chris Brown - "You Changed Me"
Produced by Vinylz and Boi-1da, here's a sweet slowburner by Jamie Foxx.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Niké Jemiyo Performs Acoustic Version of New Single "Dive"
London based singer and former X-Factor contestant performs new single "Dive", taken from her recently released EP ''Hearts Grow''.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Jamie Foxx – "Pretty Young Thing"
Produced by DJ Mustard, the multi-talented Jamie Foxx has another club banger for you.
Mary J. Blige feat. Terrence Howard – "Shake Down"
Mary J. Blige feat. Terrence Howard – "Shake Down"
Look out for Mary on a new episode of "Empire" tonight.
Jordin Sparks feat. 2 Chainz - "Double Tap"
New single from the Season 6 American Idol winner who's now signed to producer Salaam Remi’s Louder Than Life Sony imprint. New album, Right Here, Right Now, is set to drop soon.
Kat Graham - "1991"
Kat Graham - "1991"
Vampire Diaries actress/model Kat Graham takes us back to '1991' in preparation for her forthcoming spring album.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Jason Derulo – "Want To Want Me"
Jason Derulo - "Want To Want Me"
First single from his upcoming album. You can also see Jason as a judge on the new season of “So You Think You Can Dance".
Monday, March 9, 2015
Prince Royce - "My Angel"
First single from the official Furious 7 soundtrack to be released March 17.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Strictly R&B: In The News 3/8/15
Drama: Raz B Blasts Omarion & Chris Stokes
Bobby Brown's Sister Claims There's ''Strong Evidence of Foul Play'' in Bobbi Kristina Brown Investigation
Naturi Naughton Talks ‘Power,’ Influences and Stepping Outside Her Comfort Zone
Big Sean, Chris Brown & Tyga Arrive on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
Deborah Cox to Play Josephine Baker in Broadway Musical
Patti LaBelle Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Selma March with Performance in Montgomery
Tiara Thomas - "How It Is"
Soft acoustic linings provide the perfect symphony for the queries posed by Tiara Thomas in this "How It Is" video/single off her upcoming Up In Smoke EP. Produced by Qreamybeats
Paloma Ford - "Jada"
Paloma Ford - "Jada"
Los Angeles native Paloma Ford is currently prepping for the release of her debut EP ‘Nearly Civilized.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Kayla Brianna - "Honest"
Former NBA star Kenny Smith's daughter Kayla Brianna's new single "Honest" premiered on MTV Jams on March 5th.
Friday, March 6, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Jhyve - "Cocaine"
"Cocaine is a hell of a drug". Toronto newcomer Jhyve proves Rick James right with this stirring ballad.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Tinashe - "Bated Breath"
Tinashe finds refuge in the desert for the video to her latest single "Bated Breath" from her debut album Aquarius.
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Demetria Mckinney - "Trade It All"
"Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Demetria McKinney releases this single/video from her upcoming EP Officially Yours.
Adrian Marcel - "5 Minutes"
Very persuasive visuals provided by Adrian Marcel in this "5 Minutes" clip as he preps for his upcoming and final mixtape project, Weak After Next: Reloaded (The Last Damn Week, out this summer.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Christina Milian - "Rebel"
Christina Milian - "Rebel"
First single from Christina's upcoming album on Young Money/Cash Money Records will truly have you turned up.
Nieah - "Tell Me Why"
Nieah - "Tell Me Why"
Nieah, an R&B singer from South Korea, is poised to make a name for herself with this sultry new banger.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Strictly R&B: In The News 3/1/15
Ronnie DeVoe, New Edition Singer, Expanding Real Estate Business
Charmayne Maxwell, Member Of ’90s Group Brownstone, Died In Mysterious Fall
Busted! Keyshia Cole Puts Estranged Husband On Blast On Instagram
Alicia Keys Shares First Photo Of Baby Son Genesis
Empire’s Jussie Smollett Snags Record Deal With Columbia Records
How Zendaya Coleman Un-locked Sterotypes
Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Floetry, More Confirmed For 2015 Essence Music Festival
Jeff Bradshaw feat. Robert Glasper, Eric Roberson & Tweet - "All Time Love"
From the forthcoming album Home out March 31, 2015.
Jimmy Cozier feat. Shaggy - "Choose Me"
Brooklyn native Jimmy Cozier is back and has dived deep into the ocean of his caribbean heritage with a new reggae/pop single titled “Choose Me” featuring reggae icon Shaggy.