Wednesday, November 30, 2016
JoJo feat. Remy Ma - FAB [Official Music Video]
JoJo takes issue with "fake a-- b-tches" on her new track "FAB" co-starring rapper Remy Ma.
Melisa Whiskey - "Played"
UK singer Melisa Whiskey gives a strong, stirring performance on new single "Played", from her forthcoming debut EP.
Jacob Latimore - "Mutual"
Jacob Latimore is back with "Mutual" off his upcoming album Connection out on Dec. 9th.
Akon feat. O.T. Genasis & DJ Whoo Kid - "Ride Daddy"
Akon gives the ladies something to ride to on his new track "Ride Daddy", featuring O.T. Genasis. The track is taken from the Konvict Kartel Vol. LP.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Travis Malloy - Best Friend [Official Music Video]
Charlie Wilson songwriter Travis Malloy releases 'Best Friend' video, from debut album Love Languages which is out now.
Liane V - Losing Track [Official Music Video]
L.A. native Liane V dropped a romantic video for her new single "Losing Track," shot out in Paris.
James Fauntleroy – “Fell In Love”
Singer/songwriter James Fauntleroy returns with new single, “Fell In Love”.
Keke Palmer - Pressure [Official Music Video]
Check out the music video by Keke Palmer performing 'Pressure'.
Monday, November 28, 2016
Ashanti feat. Ja Rule – "Helpless"
From the “The Hamilton Mixtape” is a new song by Murder Inc duo Ashanti and Ja Rule, titled "Helpless".
Popcaan - "Christmas Gift" (Raw)
Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan gifts us with a hook-filled, seasonally appropriate new single called "Christmas Gift".
Konshens feat. Vybz Kartel & Sean Paul - "Power Move" (Raw)
Reggae star Konshens enlists Vybz Kartel & Sean Paul for new single "Power Move".
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 11/27/16
Colonel Abrams, Legendary ‘80s R&B and House Singer, Dies at 67
Kehlani’s Upcoming Debut Album Is Called ‘SweetSexySavage’ [PHOTO]
Frank Ocean Selling ‘Blond’ Vinyl and Merchandise for Black Friday
Joe Continues Impressive Streak on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
Ginuwine’s Eggplant Hit the Internet, Everyone Lost It and He Responded
Aretha Franklin Performs Nearly Five-Minute Long National Anthem
Erykah Badu’s Beautiful Braids Take Time
Meet Nick Hakim, The Soul Singer In Search Of A Sacred Space
Keith Sweat Lands Vegas Residency at The Flamingo With “Keith Sweat: Last Forever”
Lloyd Reveals ‘Tru’ EP Album Cover and Tracklisting
Can You Spot Mariah Carey's Photoshop Fail?
Friday, November 25, 2016
Justine Skye - U Don't Know ft. Wizkid [Official Music Video]
Justine Skye releases sexy visual for Wizkid collaboration 'U Don't Know', starring rapper Machine Gun Kelly.
Keke Palmer - Jealous [Official Music Video]
Here are the visuals for Keke Palmer's 'Jealous' single, from her visual album Lauren, out now.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Throwback Thursday Video: Erykah Badu - On and On
With Erykah Badu reportedly working on a new album with D.R.A.M. that's set to drop soon, this week's Throwback Thursday is dedicated to Ms. Badu aka Sara Bellum aka @FatBellyBella aka Medulla Oblongata aka Low Down Loretta Brown aka Analogue Girl. The neo-soul classic "On & On", the debut single off her 1997 debut album Baduizm, was produced and written by Badu, Jaborn Jamal and Madukwu Chinwah. An immediate hit, "On and On" spent two weeks at number-one on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and went to #12 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
The Weeknd - M A N I A
The Weeknd has released his new short film Mania. It's directed by frequent collaborator Grant Singer and features songs from the new album Starboy.
Ray J feat. Chris Brown - "Famous"
Ray J enlists Chris Brown to diss Kim Kardashian in his new response single to Kanye West's 'Famous'.
Kehlani - Distraction [Official Music Video]
Kehlani shares the sexy and vibrant video for 'Distraction'.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
GoldLink feat. Ciscero - Fall In Love [Official Music Video]
Rapper/singer GoldLink links up with Ciscero for a neo-soul vibe in new video for 'Fall In Love'.
Kadija Kamara - Alright [Official Music Video]
Alternative soul singer and songwriter, Kadija Kamara, marks her return to the British music landscape with the reflective visuals for 'Alright'.
Lion Babe - Got Body [Official Music Video]
Check out the self-empowering video for Lion Babe's 'Got Body'.
Vybz Kartel - "XXXMAS"
Christmas is almost here, so why not celebrate it with this new banger from Vybz Kartel, entitled "XXXMAS".
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
EarlGréy – "Overdue"
NYC-native EarlGréy is back with new single "Overdue", produced by collective TheVAMP, of which he is also a part of.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Leela James - Don't Want You Back [Official Music Video]
Singer/songwriter Leela James drops the visuals for most recent single 'Don't Want You Back'.
Trey Songz – "Comin Home"
Trey Songz gets into the upcoming holiday spirit on his new song “Comin Home”.
Aaron Camper – Blow (EP)
Love is a major theme on singer/songwriter Aaron Camper's new 15-track EP Blow.
Louis York – Masterpiece Theater Act II (EP)
Here is the long-awaited, 6-track “Masterpiece Theater Act II” (EP) project from the dynamic production and songwriting team of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony aka Louis York
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 11/20/16
Sharon Jones, Soul and Funk Singer With Dap-Kings, Dead at 60
Watch Kanye West Call Out Beyonce and Jay Z, Abruptly End Concert
Korean R&B Singer Crush Flaunts His Versatility as Debut International Tour Hits NYC
Dawn Richard – From Girl Group Star to Future R&B Queen
Anthony Hamilton on what’s missing in today’s R&B: Where’s the romance?
Alicia Keys Collects Seventh No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart
Michael Pangilinan hooked on R&B
Sammie Discusses His Mission to Save R&B & New EP 'I'm Him'
Jagged Edge’s Kyle Norman Accused Of Trying To Stab His Son During Drunken Fight
Deborah Cox Is Ready to Fill Whitney Houston’s Shoes in The Bodyguard Musical: “Her Legacy Deserves It”
Monica Exits RCA After Two Decades: “I Grew Up With You All”
Why Nick Gordon won't pay any of the $36 million owed to Bobbi Kristina Brown's estate
Ella Mai - 10,000 Hours [Official Music Video]
10 Summers signee and protégé of DJ Mustard, songstress Ella Mai makes waves with the video for '10,000 Hours'.
Tish Hyman - All That I Can Do [Official Music Video]
New York to L.A. singer/rapper Tish Hyman drops teh video for new single 'All That I Can Do'.
Ray Blk feat. SG Lewis - Chill Out [Official Music Video]
javascript:void(0); UK singer/songwriter Ray BLK shares the visual for her latest track “Chill Out” featuring producer, songwriter and DJ SG Lewis.
Saturday, November 19, 2016
H.E.R. - "Yeah I Said It" (Remix)
The mysterious H.E.R. is back with a remix of Rihanna's 'Yeah, I Said It'.
Elvis Brown - Congratulations [Official Music Video]
Georgia artist Elvis Brown is back with the visuals for his song 'Congratulations'. The song dropped backed in September.
TeeFLii - Real N*gga [Official Music Video]
Los Angeles singer TeeFLii is back with a video for his new single “Real Nigga".
Donavon King – "Bad Generation"
UK newcomer Donavon King drops debut single “Bad Generation", which is directed towards the youth.
Ann-Derie - "Just Us"
Enjoy this smooth track from Las Vegas-based songstress Ann-Derie, entitled "Just Us".
Friday, November 18, 2016
Kay Cola - Lucy EP
Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer and artist Kay Cola releases her new EP, entitled LUCY.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Throwback Thursday Video: Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down
From his 1986 debut album Shake You Down, Gregory Abbott's self-produced and self-written eponymous title track for the album was a huge success, going platinum and topping the Billboard Hot 100.
John Legend feat. Chance the Rapper - "Penthouse Floor"
"Penthouse Floor" with rapper Chance the Rapper is the second release off John Legend’s forthcoming album Darkness and Light, which is due out Dec. 2.
H.I.M. - H.I.M. (Vol. 1) EP
Who said R&B rivalries were dead? As mystery artist H.I.M. releases a 7-track EP entitled H.I.M. (Vol. 1), in response to all the recent buzz surrounding a mystery music artist named H.E.R took over the internet back in September with H.E.R Vol. 1, which made its way to #1 on the iTunes R&B chart.
Willie Taylor feat. Shanda Denyce – "Better @ Loving You"
Day26 member Willie Taylor enlists singer Shanda Denyce for new single "Better @ Loving You".
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Emeli Sandé feat. Jay Electronica, Áine Zion - Garden [Official Music Video]
Check out Emeli Sandé's video for 'Garden' featuring Jay Electronica & Áine Zion, taken from new album Long Live The Angels, out now.
Zaki Ibrahim - ORBIT: A Postcoital Prequel EP
South African/Canadian singer/songwriter Zaki Ibrahim takes listeners skyward on new EP ORBIT: A Postcoital Prequel.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Eric Benet - Insane [Official Music Video]
Check out the visuals for 'Insane' from Eric Benet's eponymous seventh studio album out now.
Robin Thicke feat. Juicy J – "One Shot"
After linking up with rapper Nas on the single "Deep" last month, Robin Thicke collaborates with rapper Juicy J this time on new track "One Shot".
Elle Varner - “Friend Zone”
Producer Salaam Remi spouts his “Do it For the Culture” campaign with a new song by Elle Varner called “Friend Zone”.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Sammie – I’m Him (EP)
In lieu of a single by the same name released earlier this year, Sammie drops a new EP called I’m Him. This is his first project since the release of the mixtape 31872.0.
Keke Palmer - Hands Free [Official Music Video]
Off her just released visual EP Lauren, Keke Palmer drops a new video for eclectic track, 'Hands Free'.
LIMBS - "Nights" (Frank Ocean Cover)
Frank Ocean's "Nights" gets a spooky comeuppance from Brooklyn/L.A.-based duo LIMBS.
Jaet feat. Delawou – “Feeling Like This”
Australian artist Jaet teams up with Delawou for a new single “Feeling Like This.”, produced by DJ Noiz.
Sean Gast - "For Love"
Los Angeles, CA singer/songwriter Sean Gast teams up with producer SykSense for new single “For Love”.
Sunday, November 13, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 11/13/16
Leonard Cohen's Producer Reveals R&B and Orchestral Albums Were in the Works
10 R&B Artists That Defined Hip-Hop Soul
Prince’s Estate Shoots Down Jay Z’s Bid for Music Catalog; Issues With Tidal Deal
Pretty Ricky Reunited for Final Album and Tour [PHOTO]
Big Sean Confirms New TWENTY88 Album With Jhene Aiko Coming Next Year
THEY. Join Summer’s Over Tour With PARTYNEXTDOOR & Jeremih
Kevin McCall Accused Of Knocking A Woman’s Tooth Out
Solange Knowles, Beyonce & Kelly Rowland Pitch In To Aid Louisiana Flood Victims
Keyshia Cole Teases What She’s Been Cooking Up In The Lab
Lloyd Used His Hiatus to Earn a High School Diploma; Talks Being on The Run From Police Early in His Career
FIRST LOOK: Rihanna in Upcoming Film, ‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’
Photographer Steve Parke To Release Rare Prince Photos (Preview)
Alyssa Bernal - Miss Understood [Official Music Video]
A Texas bred singer/songwriter now living in California, Alyssa Bernal drops the visuals for single 'Miss Understood'.
Omarion - "It's Whatever"
Omarion celebrates his birthday with a special gift for fans: new single "It's Whatever".
Relle Bey - Remember [Official Music Video]
New York native Relle Bey releases an official music video for his most recent single "Remember".
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Alicia Keys feat. A$AP Rocky - Blended Family (What You Do For Love) [Official Music Video]
Alicia Keys shares her heartwarming video for "Blended Family (What You Do for Love)", featuring A$AP Rocky and off her new LP HERE.
Dane Ray feat. Fetty Wap & Mr. Wonder - "Rodeo"
Dancehall artist Dane Ray releases new track ‘Rodeo’, which features rapper Fetty Wap and Mr Wonda.
Sean Garrett feat. Lil Yachty - "Look on Your Face"
After taking some significant time off, Sean Garrett returns with the new single 'Look On Your Face' featuring rapper Lil Yachty.
Friday, November 11, 2016
John Legend - Love Me Now [Official Music Video]
John Legend pays tribute to his 'wife and daughter' in music video for "Love Me Now".
Sebastian Kole - Dump Trump EP
Singer/songwriter and Motown recording artist Sebastian Kole isn't afraid to hide his feelings on this year's presidential election with new mixtape Dump Trump.
Robert Gee - All I Ever Wanted [Official Music Video]
Singer/songwriter and Patti Labelle protege Robert Gee releases the video for the hit single "All I Ever Wanted".
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Emeli Sandé - Breathing Underwater [Official Music Video]
UK songstress Emeli Sandé delivers the video for her latest single, ‘Breathing Underwater,’ from her forthcoming album, Long Live The Angels.
Damian "Jr Gong" Marley - "Bitter Blood"
Damian “Jr Gong” Marley drops a new track that should keep the dancehalls rocking with a song titled “Bitter Blood”.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Raheem DeVaughn & Wes Felton (aka The CrossRhodes) - The Great Debate Vol. 1 Mixtape
Raheem DeVaughn and Wes Felton, collectively known as The CrossRhodes are back with the release of their new mixtape The Great Debate Vol. 1.
Temptress - Guilty Pleasure [Official Music Video]
The Temptress duo's second single "Guilty Pleasure" is full of delightful harmonies and smooth production.
Shae Williams - "Eff Love"
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Alan White - Love You [Official Music Video]
Minneapolis, Minnesota-native Alan White proudly declares his love in the Damien Sandoval-directed video "Love You".
Stevie Wonder feat. Ariana Grande – "Faith"
Anytime the legendary Stevie Wonder releases music it's a big deal, so check out this surprise collaboration with pop star Ariana Grande on a new song called “Faith”, recorded for the Universal Pictures’ movie Sing.
St. Beauty – "Borders"
Rising group St. Beauty, who were recently featured on HBO's hit series Insecure, release their new single “Borders”.
Swift - Nights On Concord EP
Atlanta by-the-way of North Carolina artist Swift releases his debut EP Nights On Concord.
Monday, November 7, 2016
Mary J. Blige - Thick Of It [Official Music Video]
Mary J. Blige passionately delivers her fierce new single 'Thick Of It' in a mirrored, golden room, from upcoming LP Strength of a Woman.
Jahkoy - Foreign Water LP
Prolific singer/songwriter Jahkoy is back with new 7-track album, Foreign Water.
Brandon Tory - Yaga Season EP
Massachusetts-native, Timbaland protege and rising soul singer Brandon Tory releases new 5-track EP, Yaga Season.
Marc E. Bassy - Dirty Water [Official Music Video]
Emerging Bay area, singer/songwriter Marc E. Bassey shines in the premiere of his new "Dirty Water" video.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 11/6/16
Rising R&B Singer Sampha Preps Debut LP 'Process'
If I Were A Cowboy: How 2016 was the year that R&B went country
Queens R&B singer Liana Bank$ releases debut solo project Insubordinate
'Omaha is lucky to have him' — After homelessness and prison, R&B singer became an advocate for others
Are Abhi//Dijon R&B's Next Breakout Stars?
10 R&B Acts That Defined the New Jack Swing Era
R&B Hall of Fame wants to call Detroit home, but struggles to gather support
Sevyn Streeter Has Rescheduled Her 76ers Performance For December
Universal Music Wins Battle For Prince’s Catalog, But Tidal Isn’t Done Fighting
[RECAP] The Movie ‘Love Jones’ Regenerated In Musical, Stars Chrisette Michele, Musiq Soulchild, Dave Hollister, and More
Mario Stars On The Cover Of VULKAN Magazine
John Legend Reveals ‘Darkness and Light’ Track Listing
Mariah Carey reportedly called James Packer's prenup offer 'insulting'
Toni Braxton performs wearing heart monitor after two hospitalizations for lupus symptoms
New Artist Spotlight: Apollo Lason - Shores [Official Music Video]
23-year-old singer-songwriter Apollo Lason hails from St. Louis, but now lives in San Diego, CA. He recently made a name for himself with his “Songbook Series" on YouTube, which saw him collaborate with producer/songwriter Eiman Othman to release a new song via video every Saturday over the summer. That effort got him a huge buzz online and provided the opportunity to release his first full length mixtape named for the single, 'Shores'. Check out the video for the single.
5 Questions: Kyle Lettman
When listening to Kyle Lettman's music, expect an eclectic soundscape. Along with being known for his smooth and charismatic vocals as well as an appreciation of different music genres (such as reggae and garage), the UK R&B singer is a dancer and noted songwriter with credits for huge acts such as Ne-Yo, Frank Ocean, Nicole Scherzinger, Kele Le Roc, Varren Wade and more. Strictly Rhythm & Blues spoke with the British-born Jamaican singer on the inspiration behind his music, his career path (Kyle is a former member of the UK, R&B group Fundamental) and the UK R&B scene.
1) What inspires your music?
My inspiration mostly comes from personal experience,
whether that be from just settling into a relationship or heartbreak. I also
take insights from TV, taking what I see and weaving it into my music.
2) You've tasted success as a member of a group and
as a solo artist. What's the difference for you?
I got used to having my brothers on stage with me. So
as soon as they weren’t there, I could definitely feel a difference. So going
solo can be lonely at times [laughs].
3) What's the R&B scene like in London?
It certainly exists, but it’s pretty quiet and very
much an acquired taste at the moment. I guess all it needs is a champion to
bring back to life, so cue Kyle Lettman [laughs].
4) Considering how tough the music industry is in
general, what does it take for one to excel?
I'd say a hard working mentality, thick skin and a
combination of different skills. Honestly speaking though, I
think luck helps a lot. Being at the right place at the right time to meet the
right person. There are a lot of different ways to get exposure as an artist but
personally, I feel it’s all about your niche and capitalizing on
it.
5) What do you want listeners to get from listening
to (recent EP) "When it Rains"?
I really value my listeners' opinions, so I’d rather
like them to tell me what they got from it!
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Soundcloud: Kyle Lettman
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