Friday, September 30, 2016
Chloe x Halle - Fall [Official Music Video]
Get "Fall" off Chloe x Halle's debut EP Sugar Symphony, which is out now.
Gallant feat. Jhené Aiko - Skipping Stones [Official Music Video]
Earlier this year in February, Gallant and Jhené Aiko linked up for a collab called “Skipping Stones,” here's the visual.
Earl St. Clair - Man On Fire [Official Music Video]
Newcomer Earl St. Clair is making a big impact with his fiery new "Man on Fire" video.
Vanessa White feat. Illa J - "Low Key"
After creating some buzz with her debut solo EP Chapter One earlier this year, Vanessa White returns with her brand new track “Low Key” featuring rapper Illa J.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Throwback Thursday Video: Sean Paul - "Gimme the Light"
One of several hits from Sean Paul's 2002 album Dutty Rock, its lead single "Gimme the Light" was originally a product of "The Buzz", a new dancehall rhythm created by a fledgling Miami-based Jamaican production team known as Black Shadow in 2001. Later turned into a Diwali rhythm by producer Steven "Lenky" Marsden in 2002, the track immediately took off and became Paul's first hit single, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also becoming a top 20 hit in the Netherlands, UK and Canada.
Hi-Five - Kit Kat [Official Music Video]
Veteran group Hi-Five has released the visual for their brand new steamy single, 'Kit Kat'.
SoMo - First [Official Music Video]
Texan singer and songwriter Somo premiers new, naked visuals for "First".
Frank Ocean feat. Beyonce - "Pink + White"
Frank Ocean delivers the 3rd single from his new album Blonde, entitled "Pink + White". And oh yeah, that's Beyonce with a cameo on the track.
PJ feat. Jevon Doe - "Tell Me"
PJ is back with new single "Tell Me" featuring rapper/singer Jevon Doe.
Cocoa Sarai - Retrospect [Official Music Video]
NYC singer/songwriter Cocoa Sarai has a bout with reflection in new 'Retrospect' video.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk - Starboy [Official Music Video]
Watch the Weeknd destroy his past in gritty 'Starboy' video.
Devon - Never Be The Same [Official Music Video]
Here is Devon's official music video for "Never Be The Same" from his EP Tug Of War.
Ambition feat. Revenge Music - Take Us Down [Official Video]
Ambition, former lead singer of Pretty Ricky, releases video for ‘Take Us Down’.
Dasha - Loving You [Official Music Video]
Indie singer Dasha drops new single/video “Loving You” from her debut album The Howard Roark Project on Roark Records.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Neisha Neshae - Party From The Top [Official Music Video]
Detroit songstress Neisha Ne’shae touches on police brutality in visual for 'Party From The Top'.
PARTYNEXTDOOR - Not Nice [Official Music Video]
Check out PartyNextDoor's infectious, beach-themed video, 'Not Nice'.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 9/25/16
Tory Lanez's 'Luv' Hits No. 1 on Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Chart
Joe Hertz reimagines R&B with sleek and sexy new EP 'How It Feels' [Premiere]
Usher Sounds More Like His R&B Contemporaries On 'Hard II Love'
Trisco Pearson, member of the R&B group Force M.D.s, dies of cancer
So who is she? Mysterious R&B singer H.E.R. wants the focus to stay on the music — and the mystery
R&B singer Gallant talks going from underdog to success
Rihanna Named Global Ambassador for Childhood Education
Lyfe Jennings and Bobby V To Star In Upcoming BET Movie, ‘Hollywood Hearts’
Goldenlane Records to Release Ike & Tina Turner’s Complete Pompeii Recordings From 1968-1969
TYuS - Cash Flow [Official Music Video]
Rising singer TYuS, out of Portland, releases the official visual for his track "Cash Flow".
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Paloma Ford - Do It Again [Offician Music Video]
In anticipation of her upcoming Nearly Civilized EP release next month, Paloma Ford entices us with the official video for her single “Do It Again".
Louis York - "Don't Play"
Hitmaking duo Louis York, made up of singer/songwriter Claude Kelly and producer Chuck Harmony, return with new track "Don't Play", the first single off their forthcoming EP Masterpiece Theater – Act II, which is due out November 18.
Friday, September 23, 2016
Kehlani - CRZY [Official Music Video]
After a brief absence, Oakland singer Kehlani returns with the video for the single she released in July, "CRZY".
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Thursday Throwback Video: Wilson Pickett - "In The Midnight Hour"
A former member of the legendary Detroit 50's group The Falcons, the Alabama-born Wilson Pickett scored his first hit as a solo artist with the Pickett and Steve Cropper produced "In The Midnight Hour". Released on his 1965 album of the same name and also appearing on the 1966 album The Exciting Wilson Pickett, "In The Midnight Hour" reached #1 on the R&B charts and peaked at #21 on the pop charts.
Rudy Currence - "Send Me I’ll Go"
Grammy-award winning singer Rudy Currence releases new single "Send Me I’ll Go", an ode to his commitment to God.
Kalin White - Twisted [Official Music Video]
Cali-based singer/songwriter Kalin White drops the visuals for new smooth cut 'Twisted'.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller - "Keep You in Mind"
Chris Brown and Bryson Tiller team up for new single "Keep You in Mind", from Chris' forthcoming album, Heartbreak On A Full Moon.
Courtlin Jabrae – "Wanna Know"
Singer/rapper/producer Courtlin Jabrae takes a very modern spin on Joe's classic “I Wanna Know" with new track "Wanna Know".
Julian King - Someone Like You [Official Music Video]
Check out the visuals for Philadelphia-bred singer Julian King's 'Someone Like You'.
Lion Babe – "She’s A Lady"
New York City based duo Lion Babe teams up with retailer H&N for new single "She's A Lady", a remade version of Tom Jones’ hit of the same name.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Sevyn Streeter - My Love For You [Official Music Video]
Sevyn Streeter releases the official video for latest single 'My Love For You'.
Kenya - Never Giving Up (Edgewood Agents Rework) [Official Music Video]
Indie songstress Kenya visits Paris in stunning video for "Never Giving Up".
Monday, September 19, 2016
Netta Brielle – 880 (EP)
Bay Area singer/songstress Netta Brielle returns with new 6-track EP called 880.
Malachiae Warren feat. Kap G – “Choosin Season”
Singer/songwriter and Atlanta-native, Malachiae Warren releases new single for the fourth quarter entitled, “Choosin Season” featuring fellow ATLien, rapper Kap G.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 9/18/16
Usher Wants To Make R&B Great Again
The R&B Duo Chloe x Halle Were in the Front Row of Tory Burch
Rihanna's 'Needed Me' Rises to No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
The Robert Glasper Experiment's 'ArtScience' stretches the borders of R&B fusion
Here’s Why Lyfe Jennings Was Slapped with Restraining Order
Judge Rules Nick Gordon 'legally responsible' in Bobbi Kristina Brown's death
Emeli Sandé Learned How To Say No. The Result Is Her Best Music To Date.
Rodney Jerkins & Ester Dean To Replace Timbaland as Supervising Music Producer/ Songwriter On ‘Empire’
Official Tribute To Prince Set For Oct 13th (Promo Ad)
Mayte Garcia, Prince’s Ex Wife, Planning “Intimate” Book About Their Marriage
Tamar Braxton Shares Details About Her Solo Talk Show
Damar Jackson - Crazy [WSHH Exclusive - Official Music Video]
Louisiana singer Damar Jackson delves into a tumultuous relationship on 'Crazy'.
Th3Rea$on - "Can't Lose"
Houston, TX to LA singer Th3Rea$on drops a brand new single called "Can't Lose", produced by Mistah Glass.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Jussie Smollett - "Need Freedom"
Empire star Jussie Smollett tackles gun violence and ramps up season three with new single "Need Freedom".
Friday, September 16, 2016
Mario - I Need More [Official Music Video]
Mario gets cinematic in video for new single "I Need More".
Elijah Blake - Abide [Official Music Video]
Check out Elijah Blake's new video for 'Abide,' off his Blueberry Vapors mixtape.
Tinashe - "Company"
While you continue to wait for Tinashe's long-anticipated 2nd LP Joyride to arrive, feel free to keep her "Company" on her newest single.
Jaylien - Summer's Over EP
L.A. newcomer Jaylien has released his 7-track, debut EP titled Summer’s Over.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Thursday Throwback Video: Soul II Soul - "Keep On Movin'"
Jazzie B. and Caron Wheeler of British soul/R&B group Soul II Soul scored a huge hit in both the UK and the U.S. with "Keep On Movin'", the second single released from the group's 1989 debut album Club Classics Vol. One. Written and produced by Jazzie B., the single reached number five on the UK Singles Chart upon its release in March, number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and was even more successful on Billboard's R&B charts, where it hit number one.
Maquambe feat. Eric Bellinger – "Don’t Mean It"
Oakland, CA artist Maquambe links up with Eric Bellinger for hot new collaborative single “Don’t Mean It".
Willie Taylor – "Jackpot"
Willie Taylor (of Day 26) and currently “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood”, drops a new single called "Jackpot".
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Priness Nokia - 1992 LP
NYC artist/alternative R&B group Princess Nokia drops a 9-track ode to Harlem and Brown Girl nation on new 1992 album.
I-Octane - "Jah a Run Bout Yah"
Dancehall/reggae star I-Octane is back on the scene with new hit “Jah A Run Bout Yah,” produced by Konsequence Muzik.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Tiffany Evans - T.M.I. (Acoustic) [Official Music Video]
Tiffany Evans takes it outside and gets in touch with nature for acoustic version of "T.M.I."
KING - Native Land [Official Music Video]
L.A.-based trio KING (comprised of members Paris, Amber and Anita) release the stunning visual for “Native Land,” a track from their debut album We Are King.
Keke Palmer - Reverse Psychology [Official Music Video]
Keke Palmer flips the script on a dude in new video for 'Reverse Psychology'.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Bell Biv DeVoe - Run [Official Music Video]
Bell Biv DeVoe return with the visuals for “Run”, marking their first new work in 15 years.
Deli Rowe – "Smile Again"
Indie songstress Deli Rowe returns with her latest single “Smile Again”, from her upcoming independently released 3rd EP of the same name to be released on September 27th.
Robert Glasper Experiment – "Thinkin Bout You"
Robert Glasper Experiment has released “Thinkin Bout You,” the funky third single from the groundbreaking, GRAMMY-winning band’s new album ArtScience (Blue Note), which comes out September 16.