Saturday, September 30, 2017
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.
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.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
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.
Lizzo - Truth Hurts [Official Music Video]
Lizzo would rather party than get married in stylish new video for 'Truth Hurts'.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
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'.
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.
Mia LJ - Ambiguous [Official Music Video]
Rising artist Mia LJ takes on sexuality and drugs in new 'Ambiguous' video.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
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'.
Demetria McKinney - Happy [Official Music Video]
From her new album Officially Yours, Demetria McKinney drops new video for 'Happy'.
Monday, September 25, 2017
Drey Skonie – High Life [Official Music Video]
Rising Detroit singer/rapper Drey Skonie enjoys the 'High Life' in new visual.
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'.
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".
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.
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.
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.
Friday, September 22, 2017
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.
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
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Angel - Crud [Official Music Video]
UK artist Angel releases visuals for 'Crud' taken from More Of Her.
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".
Barachi – Tell Me [Official Music Video]
From his debut EP Therapy, singer/songwriter Barachi shares visual for 'Tell Me'.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.