Thursday, November 30, 2017
Throwback Thursday: Millie Jackson - "If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right"
From her classic 1974 album Caught Up, Grammy-nominated soul singer Millie Jackson scored a huge hit with the Tom Collins-produced "If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right". Originally written by Stax Records songwriters Homer Banks, Carl Hampton and Raymond Jackson for The Emotions and covered by the likes of Luther Ingram, Barbara Mandrell and others over the years, Jackson's version of "If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right" received two Grammy nominations.
DaniLeigh - All Day [Official Music Video]
From her Summer With Friends album, DaniLeigh drops video for 'All Day'.
Ms. Connie - "Remember"
African vocialst Ms. Connie deals with a paramour's selfish ways on new single "Remember".
Timothy Bloom and V. Bozeman - Christmas Time on the Black Hand Side [EP]
Timothy Bloom links up with V. Bozeman to get in the holiday spirit on new EP Christmas Time on the Black Hand Side.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Trina Broussard - "Where I'm Supposed To Be"
Longtime contemporary singer/songwriter Trina Broussard is "Where I'm Supposed To Be".
Mary J. Blige - "Mighty River"
Mary J. Blige delivers the original song "Mighty River" for the period drama Mudbound, of which she also stars.
Ledisi - Add To Me [Official Music Video]
From her new album, Let Love Rule, Ledisi drops visual for 'Add To Me'.
Dru Hill - Christmas In Baltimore [Album]
Dru Hill are back with 9-track holiday album, Christmas In Baltimore.
Miguel feat. J. Cole - "Come Through and Chill"
Produced by Salaam Remi and featuring J. Cole, Miguel invites you to in the latest release from his upcoming album, War & Leisure.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Mya – "Ready, Part II" (Bedroom Mix)
Mya borrows from R. Kelly's classic '93 hit “It Seems Like You’re Ready” for sultry new track “Ready, Part II” (Bedroom Mix)..
The Soul Cypher | Soul Train Awards
Faith Evans, Fantasia, Mali Music and Bilal share freestyle vocals with us and it’s absolutely amazing.
Massari feat. Tory Lanez - "Number One"
Lebanese/Canadian singer Massari premieres his new song "Number One", featuring Tory Lanez.
Arin Ray - "Stressin"
ATL singer Arin Ray deals with the strains of relationships on new single "Stressin".
Monday, November 27, 2017
Ty Causey - God Is Love {Album]
Gospel, soul and jazz vocalist Ty Causey offers up an inspirational and spiritual journey on new, 10-track album 'God Is Love'.
Roy Woods feat. dvsn and PNB Rock - "Balance"
A week after dropping new single "Say Less", OVO crooner Roy Woods is back with another new gem called "Balance" featuring dvsn and PNB Rock.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week 11/26/17
Keith Sweat’s ‘Make It Last Forever’ Announced the Future of R&B
Mariah Carey Postpones Christmas Tour Launch Due to Health Issues [PHOTO]
2017 Soul Train Awards Winners
Beyonce Ties Mariah Carey For Third-Most Top 10s by a Woman on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
Yes, Diana Ross Really Does Play DJ Khaled's 'All I Do Is Win' at Her Concerts
Rihanna’s Uncle Allegedly Arrested In Barbados For Selling Knock-Offs From Her PUMA Line
Tamar Braxton’s Mom Evelyn Details An Episode Where Vincent Herbert Allegedly Abused Her Daughter
Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri Are Reconnecting After Her Split
Jennifer Lopez to Star in Guess Jeans Spring 2018 Campaign
Pete Moore, an Original Miracle and Co-Writer of Hits, Dies at 79
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
Aaron Camper - "So Cold"
Grammy nominated artist Aaron Camper shares new single "So Cold", from upcoming project Hi-Def.
Tarrey Torae - Little Girl [Official Music Video]
Chicago vocalist Tarrey Torae links up with The Chicago Contemporary Dance Theatre for some valuable lesson on life in visual for 'Little Girl'.
R E L - "Consciousness"
Los Angeles based soul EVOCA-POP/Alternative R&B artist R E L offers up an emotional, but sultry new track entitled "Consciousness".
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Malia - Simple Things [Official Music Video]
Genre-bending vocalist Malia drops visual for 'Simple Things'.
Bri Marie feat. Ballad – "Sleepless"
Hershey, Pennsylvania vocalist Bri Msrie enlists fellow rising artist Ballad for new single "Sleepless".
ye. feat THEY - "Truth Be Told" (ye. remix)
West-coast EDM artist ye. adds THEY. for self-produced remix to "Truth Be Told".
Monday, November 20, 2017
Roy Woods - Say Less [Official Music Video]
Roy Woods shares the steamy title track/visual to his debut album Say Less.
Tory Lanez - "I Sip"
Tory Lanez releases new single "I Sip", off his upcoming sophomore album, Memories Don't Die.
Karina Pasian – Interlude [EP]
New York singer/songwriter Karina Pasian is back with 6-track EP Interlude.
Chrisette Michele – "Black Lives Matter"
After receiving a ton of flack for agreeing to perform at the inauguration of President Donald Trump earlier this year, I'm guessing that it's no coincidence that Chrisette Michele is back with a new track entitled "Black Lives Matter".
A.CHAL – Perdóname [Official Music Video]
Peruvian-born R&B artist A.CHAL takes part in the drug dealer life in new visual for .Perdóname'.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 11/19/17
Jordin Sparks Is Embracing Her Growing Baby Bump
deadmau5 Makes Good on Promise to Produce R&B Singer BoMason's Album
Jennifer Hudson Files Restraining Order After Split With David Otunga
Ray J Inks $31M Deal to Advance His Electric Transportation Brand
Report: Mariah Carey Lands Multi-Million Dollar Las Vegas Residency
August Alsina Blasts Def Jam Over Album Delays
Tyrese Granted Shared Custody Of 10-Year-Old Daughter
‘Love & Hip-Hop”s Lil Mo and Husband Appear On ‘Couples Court’
Usher’s $20 Million Herpes Lawsuit Filed Against Him Dropped
Stephanie Mills holds nothing back about the whitewashing of R&B and the Kardashians
Omarion - CP4 [EP]
While the wait for his 5th solo album Reasons continues, Omarion releases the fourth installment in his Care Package series, CP4.
IAMSU! - Boss up IV [Album]
IAMSU! releases a new 8-track album, Boss Up IV, the 4th installment in his 'Boss Up' mixtape series.
T-Pain - Oblivion [Album]
Stream T-Pain's new album Oblivion, his first in 6 years, and which features 18 tracks with appearances from Chris Brown, Ne-Yo and more.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Alexeya – Dancing With the Devil (EP)
NYC singer/ongwriter/dancer Alexeya offers up her debut project, a 4-track EP entitled Dancing With the Devil.
Miguel – "Pineapple Skies"
Miguel releases new song “Pineapple Skies”, from upcoming album War & Leisure.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Soul of a Woman [Album]
The late, great soul queen Sharon Jones offers a classic posthumous farewell with the 11-track Soul of a Woman, her final album.
Chloe x Halle - "I Say So"
Sister duo Chloe x Halle are back with UN World Children's Day track "I Say So".
Friday, November 17, 2017
Emeli Sandé feat. Giggs - Higher [Official Music Video]
Emeli Sandé and Giggs link up in the vibe-centric 'Higher' video, from her recent Kingdom Come EP.
Arin Ray feat. DrugRixh Peso – "2 or Nothin"
Cincinnati bred crooner and X-Factor alum Arin Ray releases new track "2 or Nothin", featuring DrugRixh Peso.
Deborah Cox - Let the World Be Ours Tonight [Official Music Video]
Grammy Award-nominated singer Deborah Cox is back with video for latest single “Let the World Be Ours Tonight”.
Mariah Carey - The Star [Official Music Video]
From the soundtrack to The Star, Mariah Carey releases eponymously titled visual.
Kenyon Dixon - "Angel (We Should Talk)"
West-coast crooner Kenyon Dixon lets his side chick know what the deal is on new single "Angel".
Kimbra - Top of the World [Official Music Video]
New Zealand singer Kimbra provides the empowering song/visual for 'Top of the World', from her album Primal Heart, to be released early next year.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Lonny Bereal feat. Kap G – "Gots To Know"
"Gots To Know" is a new track from Grammy-award-winning singer/producer Lonny Bereal, featuring Kap G.
Throwback Thursday: Keith Washington - "Kissing You"
From his 1991 debut album Make Time for Love, Detroit, MI, singer Keith Washington scored a No. 1 hit with the co-written/produced (along with Trey Stone, Jon Nettlesbey and Terry Coffey) romantic ballad "Kissing You". The single not only spent one week at number one on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number forty on the Billboard Hot 100. "Kissing You" also won a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male.
NIIA - Nobody [Official Music Video]
Classically trained pianist/singer Niia releases visual for sultry single 'Nobody'.
Ari Lennox – GOAT [Official Music Video]
From her 2016 EP Pho, D.C. vocalist Ari Lennox shares video for 'GOAT'.
6LACK - "Glock Six"
"Glock 6" is one of 3 songs dropped by 6Lack yesterday off his recently re-released version of 2016 album FREE 6LACK.
Alicia Keys - "When You Were Gone"
Grammy award winning singer Alicia Keys shares unreleased song, "When You Were Gone", from her 3rd album As I Am which celebrates its 10th anniversary this week.
Jordan Bratton - Pieces [Official Music Video]
Check out NY singer/songwriter Jordan Bratton's confessional new video for 'Pieces'.
Fabian Secor feat. Young T & Bugsey - "Haze"
UK singer/songwriter/producer Fabian Secor releases new heat, entitled "Haze" featuring Young T and Bugsey.
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Dave B – "Sweetest Thing"
Seattle, WA, singer Dave B shares new single “Sweetest Thing", his upcoming album Pearl, due out November 17.
Taliwhoah - Meds [Official Music Video]
From her new EP New Wave Order Vol. 1., London-based singer/songwriter Taliwhoah releases sexy, new video for 'Meds'.
Prince Charlez - "Make It Work"
Get to Know: A.CHAL
Rising sensation, A.CHAL, joins us at the office to give us in the inside scoop on some of the things he's has going on.
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Russell Taylor - Tin Man: The Blue [EP]
Alternative R&B/Soul singer Russell Taylor releases new 7-track EP, Tin Man: The Blue, with guests that include Lalah Hathaway.
Camila Cabello feat. Daddy Yankee - "Havana" (remix)
Camila Cabello enlists Daddy Yankee for a sexy, Spanglish to "Havana".
Jai Matt & Pranna - Rider [Official Music Video]
Singer/songwriter Jai Matt offers up a visual for 'Rider' featuring Pranna.
Jericho Brillantes feat. Breana Marin – “EX”
Emerging Canadian artist Jericho Brillantes drops new single "Ex", featuring Breana Marin.
Omar Wilson - "It's A Man's World" (James Brown cover)
BSE Recordings singer Omar Wilson puts his own touch on James Brown's classic single "It's A Man's World".
Monday, November 13, 2017
Geovarn feat. Belly & Shailan - Skeng [Official Music Video]
UK singer Geovarn fuses R&B and grime in new visual for 'Skeng', featuring Belly & Shailan.
Luke James feat. A$AP Ferg - "Drip" (remix)
Luke James enlists A$AP Ferg for a funky remix to his hit single "Drip".
Nstasia – “Parachute”
Produced by Skrillex, singer/songwriter and Asheville, North Carolina-native Nstasia releases new single “Parachute”.
Jennifer Lopez feat. Wisin - Amor, Amor, Amor [Official Music Video]
Jennifer Lopez proves that she can even make NYC subways look sexy in new video for 'Amor, Amor, Amor', featuring Wisin.
Gallant Explores Seoul Music: The Rise of Korean R&B
In "Seoul Music: The Rise of Korean R&B," Gallant traces the roots of KR&B and connects with the artists pushing the genre forward.
Tammy Rivera - "Only One"
Singer and LHHA star Tammy Rivera's feelings won't be taken for granted on new, Rico Love-produced track "Only One".
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 11/12/17
'Rebirth of Soul': R&B Soulstress Syleena Johnson Talks New Music and Legacy
Chris Brown Scores Seventh No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart With 'Heartbreak on a Full Moon'
Lyrica Anderson Talks New Album 'Adia,' Disadvantages of Songwriting & Goals for 2018
6LACK Postpones European Tour to Focus on Fatherhood & Music
The British-Zimbabwean R&B singer with luck on his side
Report: Jill Scott Granted Restraining Order Against Her Estranged Husband
Tyrese Blames Medication for His Bizarre Behavior on Social Media [VIDEO]
Xscape Secures Deal to Bring Biopic About Their Lives to Bravo
Diana Ross to Release Hits Album, ‘Diamond Diana: The Legacy Collection’
Mariah Carey, Kool & The Gang, The Isley Brothers, More Nominated For Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Homeowner Sues For Damages From a Janet Jackson Video Shoot