Saturday, September 30, 2017

Tory Lanez – “Skrt Skrt”





A few days after dropping "Shooters", Tory Lanez is back with new banger "Skrt Skrt".

Bilal on Not Staring Into Erykah Badu's Eyes: It's Like Staring Into the Universe (Part 2)

Tank - Savage [Album]





Tank offers up 11 tracks of smooth, lustful R&B on new album Savage.

Omar Wilson – "Passion"





New BSE Recordings signee Omar Wilson shares his latest offering "Passion".

Pleasure P Talks New Single "For A Long Time", Upcoming Album & Pretty Ricky Comeback

T-Pain feat. Blac Youngsta - "Goal Line"





T-Pain and Blac Youngsta are at the "Goal Line".

Calvin Richardson - All Or Nothing [Album]





Grammy-nominated crooner Calvin Richardson releases his seventh studio album, a classic-soul, 11-track opus entitled All Or Nothing.

Tank On His New Album, Clearing Up Rumors & How To Please A Woman

Friday, September 29, 2017

Masicka - "Love You"





Co-produced by Genahsyde Records and TMG Records, Masicka drops new single "Love You" for his female fans.

Majid Jordan feat. dvsn - "My Imagination"





R&B twosome Majid Jordan shares new track "My Imagination", featuring dvsn. Look out for the duo's upcoming sophomore album set to drop October 27.

Ray J Wilds Out on Everyday Struggle About Kanye, Breakfast Club, and More

Jhené Aiko LIVE Q&A on Billboard and Ford Motor Company

J Balvin feat. Beyonce - “Mi Gente” (remix)





Beyonce...yes, THAT Beyonce, hops on the remix to Colombian star J Balvin‘s hit single “Mi Gente".

Tinashe - "Light The Night Up"





Tinashe teams with NFL for 'Thursday Night Football' theme "Light The Night Up".

Elijah Blake - Technicolor [Official Music Video]



Audiology.

Molia - "Better Wine"





San Jose, CA, singer Molia offers up "Better Wine" on steamy new single.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Kali Uchis & Jorja Smith performing “Tyrant” on Later... with Jools Holland

Throwback Thursday: K-Ci & Jo-Jo - "Freek'n You" (remix)



Released as the 1st single to their 3rd album The Show, the After Party, the Hotel, K-Ci & Jo-Jo's "Freek'n You" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995. The steamy single was certified gold by the RIAA for sales in excess of 600,000 and given a just-as-steamy, but grittier remix (produced by Mr. Dalvin) with Wu-Tang Clan members Raekwon and Ghostface Killah later in the year.

Cadence - Summers End [EP]



Stockton, CA, songstress Cadence offers up her 7-track, debut EP Summers End.

Craig David Mashes DJ Khaled's 'Wild Thoughts' & Stardust's 'Music Sounds Better With You' @ Live Lounge

Russ - "Wife You Up"





Russ gets John Mayer to play guitar on new song “Wife You Up”.

Victor Oladipo On Balancing Hoops And Singing, Getting Traded To The Indiana Pacers & More

Lizzo - Truth Hurts [Official Music Video]



Lizzo would rather party than get married in stylish new video for 'Truth Hurts'.

Jacob Banks - "Unknown (To You)"





Jacob Banks shares a powerful new ballad "Unknown (To You)".

Wednesday, September 27, 2017

SZA Discusses What Inspired 'Supermodel' | Push: Artist to Watch | MTV

Ari Lennox - Night Drive [Official Music Video]



From her debut EP, PHO, Washington, D.C. singer/songwriter Ari Lennox releases a video for 'Night Drive'.

Louis York - YouTube Nashville Sessions: I Enjoy You

24hrs & DJ Drama - 12AM In Atlanta (Gangsta Grillz Special Edition)





24HRS and DJ Drama team up for the singer's first Gangsta Grillz mixtape, with production from Hit-Boy, Murda Beatz, Nard and more.

Switching Lanes - Angie Stone Interview

Mia LJ - Ambiguous [Official Music Video]



Rising artist Mia LJ takes on sexuality and drugs in new 'Ambiguous' video.

Marques Houston on Beyonce Dating Rumors: We Were Just Friends

Vybz Kartel - "Mhm Hm"





Vybz Kartel drops his seventh single of the month, entitled “Mhm Hm”.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Eli Sostre – “Drama”





Produced by Blair Norf & Soriano, Brooklyn artist Eli Sostre drops new single "Drama".

Two Beats One Soul (Album Stream)





Sony Music Latin and RVMK Records release new Two Beats, One Soul compilation album, which celebrates the fusion of Cuban and American Music. The album features 13 tracks, including new cuts by Jon B. (“Havana Moon") and Eric Benet (“The Rhythm").

Samira Gibson – PWER [Official Music Video]



New York songstress Samira Gibson looks to inspire and uplift women in new video for 'PWER'.

Tamar Braxton Explains Why 'Bluebird of Happiness' Will Be Her Last Album Ever

Mýa – “Ready For Whatever”





Mya returns to the scene with a radio-friendly tune, entitled "Ready For Whatever".

Demetria McKinney - Happy [Official Music Video]



From her new album Officially Yours, Demetria McKinney drops new video for 'Happy'.

Xscape Gets Real | ESSENCE

Wade Hampton - "U Feel Like"





Rising L.A. artist/producer Wade Hampton releases new single “U Feel Like”.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Bilal on Making on Making 1st Demo in College, Dr. Dre Loving the Music (Part 1)

Drey Skonie – High Life [Official Music Video]



Rising Detroit singer/rapper Drey Skonie enjoys the 'High Life' in new visual.

June’s Diary – “Know Why You Calling”





Here's the latest single from rising girl group June’s Diary, entitled “Know Why You Calling”.

Jess Connelly - Turn Me Down [Official Music Video]



Manila R&B singer Jess Connelly has delivers an artsy video for her floaty track, 'Turn Me Down'.

Day26 on Que Leaving the Group, Garbage Contract, "Bad Boy Curse" (Part 3)

Tank - "Sexy"





With new single, Tank keeps it "Sexy" for the ladies.

Rochelle Jordan – "How U Want It"





After a 2-year layoff from music, Rochelle Jordan is back with the heartfelt single "How U Want It".

Andre Harrell Talks Uptown Records and The Revolt Music Conference

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 9/24/17


Usher’s Male Accuser Claims Singer Exposed Him to Herpes at Spa

Jhené Aiko Talks New Album 'Trip,' Evolving As a Mother & Why Big Sean Is the Love of Her Life

Xscape Announces The Great Xscape Reunion Tour With Monica & Tamar Braxton

T.I. And Tiny No Longer Planning Divorce: “We’re Figuring It Out As We Go”

VEVO To Host Halloween-Themed Concert Featuring Aminé, Jessie Reyez & More

Rihanna Announces New Fenty Beauty Holiday Collection

Chris Brown Settles Civil Lawsuit by Woman Who Claims Singer Assaulted Her

Beyonce and Jay Z to Headline Hurricane Relief Concert in Brooklyn, NY

R&B Artist Kenny Lattimore Reveals Cover Art For Ninth Studio Album, ‘Vulnerable’

Camila Cabello Admits She Was Terrified To Perform Without Fifth Harmony

Soul Singer Charles Bradley Is Dead At 68

Tamar Braxton - "Blind"





In anticipation of her fifth studio album, Bluebird of Happiness, which is scheduled to drop Sept. 29, Tamar Braxton is back with another single, "Blind", a ballad inspired by Etta James’ classic “I’d Rather Go Blind".

Melanie Fiona - "Remember U"





Here's the full version of Melanie Fiona's "Remember U" single, the lead track from her forthcoming third album, Next Train.

Miguel Performs 'Skywalker' @ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Brook Baili - Louder [Official Music Video]



From her new EP Phases, UK artist Brook Baili drops visual for 'Louder'.

Tory Lanez - "Shooters"





Tory Lanez revels in the trappin' life on new single "Shooters".

Xscape Performs "Little Secrets" and "Understanding" @ Wendy Williams Show

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Justine Skye feat. Vory – "Lost Me"





Produced by Louis Bell, Justine Skye gets downright raunchy on this bouncy "Lost Me" single featuring Vory.

Fifth Harmony - Deliver [Official Music Video]



Fifth Harmony get glamorous and retro in new video for 'Deliver'.

Jhene Aiko - Trip [Album]





Jhené Aiko releases new album Trip. The 22-track project features Big Sean, Swae Lee, Brandy and more.

Ledisi - Let Love Rule [Album]





Ledisi wants the world to Let Love Rule, the title of the singer/songwriter's new studio album.

112 - Dangerous Games [Official Music Video]



Grammy award-winning R&B group 112 play with a full deck on their sexy new single, "Dangerous Games," from the group's highly anticipated album, Q Mike Slim Daron, due later this fall.

Xscape Interview with Wendy Williams: Dish on Reunion Tour

Khalid – "Perfect"





Khalid shares new acoustic track, "Perfect".

DJ Premier's Protege, Torii Wolf Kicks a Freestyle

Friday, September 22, 2017

Miguel Performs 'Come Through And Chill' @ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Snoh Aalegra = "Fool For You"





Snoh Aalegra slows it down on new track "Fool For You".

Victor Oladipo - Song For You [Official Music Video]



NBA star Victor Olapido drops visual for his single 'Song For You'.

Jhene Aiko - Trip (The Movie)



Ahead of her just recently announced sophomore album, entitled Trip 17, Jhene Aiko releases a semi-autobiographical short film titled Trip. Written and directed alongside Girls Trip writer Tracy Oliver, Trip sees Jhene take on the role of 'Penny', a character on an emotional journey for love after the tragic death of her brother.

Brook Baili - Phases [EP]



British singer/songwriter Brook Baili offers up a palette of smooth R&B rhythms on 5-track, debut EP Phases.

Rotimi - 25HRZ: Don't Matter Tour PT. 3 (Episode 14)

Marques Houston on "Go Home Roger", Making More Money with TV than Music (Part 2)

Tim Bowman feat. Stokley - "All I Need Is Love"


Tim Bowman feat. Stokley - "All I Need Is Love"

Smooth jazz guitarist Tim Bowman teams up with Mint Condition lead singer Stokley for new single "All I Need Is Love".

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Rita Ora Performs 'Like A Virgin' @ BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Throwback Thursday: Mindless Behavior - "Mrs. Right"



Quarter R&B boy band Mindless Behavior (Princeton, Prodigy, Ray Ray and Roc Royal) scored a Top Ten hit with "Ms. Right", the second single from their debut album #1 Girl. Produced by Walter W. Millsap and Candice "Goldie" Nelson and written by Mindless Behavior, Dee1, Rickey Deleon and guest-star Diggy Simmons, "Mrs. Right" peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

Xscape: Still Kickin It Season 1 Trailer



RELATED: Xscape Reunites in Still Kickin' It Trailer, But Is it a Happy Comeback for Kandi, Tiny, LaTocha and Tamika?

Melanie Fiona Teases New Single 'Remember You' with Acapella Performance

T-Boz Discusses Her Autobiography, How Left-Eye Got Her Name, Arguments with Diddy & More

Ty Dolla $ign feat. Jeremih - "Dawsin's Breek"





Ty Dolla $ign enlists fellow hitmaker Jeremih for new single "Dawsin's Breek". New Beach House 3 album will arrive everywhere October 27 via Atlantic Records.

Eve-Yasmine - "Loving You"





Rising UK singer Eve-Yasmine offers up new single "Loving You".

Marques Houston on Getting Discovered by Chris Stokes at Talent Show, Platinum Album at 12 (Part 1)

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Goapele feat. Rexx Life Raj - “$ecret” {remix}





Goapele teams up with Bay Area rapper Rexx Life Raj for a remix to her hit single "$ecret".

Angel - Crud [Official Music Video]



UK artist Angel releases visuals for 'Crud' taken from More Of Her.

Jason Derulo Talks Breakups & Past Relationships: 'It Never Worked In The Spotlight'

Nick Hissom - “He Ain’t Better”





Up-and-coming R&B/Pop artist, Nick Hissom, releases slinky bravado infused single “He Ain’t Better”.

Ledisi feat. BJ The Chicago Kid - "Us4Ever"





From her upcoming ninth studio album Let Love Rule, Ledisi snags BJ the Chicago Kid for sultry banger "Is4Eever".

Keke Palmer’s Guide to 90s Style | Fashion For ALL | ELLE

Barachi – Tell Me [Official Music Video]



From his debut EP Therapy, singer/songwriter Barachi shares visual for 'Tell Me'.

Rion Michael feat. Snoop Dogg & Mr. Cheeks - "Daddy Love"





L.A.-singer Rion Michael shares some "Daddy Love" with Snoop Dogg & Mr. Cheeks along for the ride.

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Tinashe Talks Firsts: Shows, Dates and Working with Chance The Rapper

Renee Dion - Haven [Album]





Independent artist Renee Dion shares mellow new 8-track album Haven.

Lizz Wright - Grace [Album]





Lizz Wright releases new 10-track album Grace.

Musiq Soulchild Speaks On His New Album, "Feel The Real"

Mickey Shiloh feat. Will Singe - "I Never See U”





Mickey Shiloh and Will Singe team up over a new track entitled “I Never See U”.

Damian Marley on Working with Jay-Z on "Bam", Jay-Z Singing the Original Chorus

Alexis Brooke – Trouble [Official Music Video]



Seattle singer Alexis Brooke drops a visual for her smooth new single 'Trouble'.

PARTYNEXTDOOR - "Own Up To Your Shit"





PARTYNEXTDOOR, who has been releasing a lot of music lately, wants you to "Own Up To Your Shit" on new single.

Monday, September 18, 2017

Jonn Hart feat. Nef The Pharoah & Clyde Carson – Hammertime [Official Music Video]



'Hammertime' is the latest video from Bay-area actor/rapper/singer Jonn Hart. Featuring Nef The Pharaoh & Clyde Carson, the rousing visual also comes with a cameo from the one and only Hammer.

Toro y Moi - Pavement [Official Music Video]



Shot on an iPhone 4 Toro y Moi shares new video for 'Pavement', from his summer album Boo Boo that he dropped back in July.

Tamar Braxton - "Pick Me Up"





Tamar Braxton is back with bouncy new single "Pick Me Up".

Lorde feat. SZA, Khalid & Post Malone - "Homemade Dynamite" (remix)





SZA, Khalid and Post Malone join Lorde on her "Homemade Dynamite" remix.

Karyn White & Derrick Muhammad Talk New Movie "Gale & The Storm" on Funk Chronicles

K. Michelle feat. Chris Brown - "Either Way"





Featuring Chris Brown, "Either Way" is the second single from K. Michelle's upcoming project, Kimberly: The People I Used To Know.

Garren - Deeper Than This [EP]



Rising Compton/South Central L.A. artist Garren releases a 3-song EP entitled Deeper Than This.

Sammie Talks New Album 'Coming of Age,' Advice from Usher & Touring with Tank

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 9/17/17


Jorja Smith on Working with Drake & Why Amy Winehouse's 'Frank' Is the Soundtrack to Her Life

Jill Scott Joins 2017 Essence Festival Durban Lineup

Jessie J Talks Growth with 'R.O.S.E.': 'I Felt I'd Lost My Flair'

Inside Janet Jackson's New Life as a Single Mom

Moses Sumney Pens “Prose-Poem” Essay About The Concept Behind Aromanticism

20 Years Later: Mariah Carey’s ‘Butterfly’ Tracklist, Ranked

The Weeknd Was by Selena Gomez’s Side During Kidney Failure

Demetria McKinney Announces Release Date For Long-Delayed Debut Album, ‘Officially Yours’

Tina Turner Announces Start Date For Upcoming Musical ‘TINA’ — Talks Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez

Solange Brings Her Unique Fashion Style to AnOther Magazine

Brandy Norwood and Lana Gordon Make Broadway History as Chicago the Musical's First Black Co-Leads; Is She Pregnant?

Chloe x Halle Cover Cardi B's 'Bodak Yellow'

Ebonique – “Miss Communication”





L.A. singer/songwriter Ebonique addresses any "Miss Communication" on new single.

B. Smyth – ThR3 [Album]



B. Smyth drops his 10-track, anti-fuckboy project ThR3.

Former Girls Tyme Member Erin Stevenson Talks Living a Purposeless life, Destiny's Child & More

Brooke Valentine – “Now”





Singer, songwriter and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star Brooke Valentine shares her latest single, "Now".

Sammie - Coming of Age [Official Music Video]



Sammie looks back on lost love in new video for 'Coming of Age', which is also the name of his new single, out now.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Andra Day - Strange Fruit [Official Music Video]



Watch Andra Day's emotive cover of Billie Holiday's "Strange Fruit" for the 'Lynching in America' movement.

Musiq Soulchild - Feel the Real [Album]





Musiq Soulchild shares his 8th studio album Feel the Real. It comes with 20 tracks and features appearances by Marsha Ambrosius and Musiq's protege Wille Hyn.

Dua Lipa x Gallant // In The Room // Episode 6 (Amy Winehouse Cover}



Dua Lipa and Gallant cover Amy Winehouse’s classic ‘Tears Dry On Their Own’ single with a revamped version they call 'In The Room'.

Jessie J - Think About That [Official Music Video]



Jessie J releases sultry video for her defiant new track 'Think About That'.

Syleena Johnson – "We Did It"





Originally recorded by her dad Syl Johnson as a sociopolitical anthem of the late 60s, Syleena Johnson gives her version of "We Did It". This recording will keep you in anticipation of Syleena's upcoming collaboration with her legendary father, set to drop in November, entitled Rebirth of Soul.

Leikeli47 On Her Mask, Wash&Set + Dying Everyday

Unsung - The Story Of Teddy Pendergrass

Craig David – "Heartline"





Veteran UK singer Craig David returns to the scene with new single "Heartline". in lieu of his upcoming album The Time Is Now.