Monday, January 15, 2018
Javeon - Redlight [Official Music Video]
From his new Clockwork EP, Javeon drops new video for 'Redlight'.
Drew Scott - "Unhealthy"
2x Grammy-nominated producer/singer/songwriter Drew Scott starts off 2018 with new track "Unhealthy".
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 1/14/18
R&B’s Softer Side Is Having a Quiet Resurgence
Fewer Hip-Hop & R&B Singles Are Crossing Over to Pop Radio – Especially for Women
SZA, Nick Jonas, Mary J. Blige & Miguel Among First-Time Guild of Music Supervisors Nominees: See the List
Canadian R&B singer Deborah Cox takes on Whitney Houston role in 'The Bodyguard'
Ameriie Announces She’s Pregnant: ‘Best Birthday Present Ever’ [PHOTO]
Ray J Sued for $30 Million Over Scooter Bike Business
Chris Brown's pet monkey seized; star could face jail over lack of permit; New Mixtape w/ Jacquees Coming
Fans Come to Ginuwine’s Defense After Backlash for Refusing to Kiss Trans Woman [VIDEO]
The Commodores Trademark Fight Decided in Florida Court
Xscape Wraps “The Great Xscape Tour” (Video); Preps New EP and More Shows
R&B Veteran Tank Tapped For BET Late-Night Talk Series, “BET’s Mancave”
‘R&B Divas: Los Angeles’ Star Chanté Moore Allegedly Used Illegally-Obtained Money to Produce Her Album
Mary J. Blige – "Bounce Back 2.0"
New Hollywood Walk of Fame inductee Mary J. Blige releases new single "Blunce Back 2.0".
Victor Oladipo - One Day [Official Music Video]
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo releases the video for 'One Day,' the third track off his Songs For You EP.
Oshea - "Heart Sing"
New single from emerging GA singer Oshea Melton, entitled "Heart Sing" and produced by Jbyss.
Vybz Kartel - Yabba Dabba Doo [Official Music Video]
Who knew Vybz Kartel was a 'Flintstones' as in a nod to the classic cartoon show, he goes animated in new 'Yabba Dabba Doo' clip.
The Four: Jason Warrior Covers John Legend's 'Love Me Now' To Earn Battle Against Saeed Renaud
The Four contestant Jason Warrior covers John Legend's 'Love Me Now'.
Saturday, January 13, 2018
PROMKNGHT feat. Dylan St. John - "My Time"
Rising artist Promknght enlists NY rapper Dylan St. John for buzzing new single "My Time".
K. Michelle - No Not You [Official Music Video]
In new music video for 'No Not You', K. Michelle hopes that her lover isn't cheating on her.
Meshell Ndegeocello - "Tender Love" (Force MDs cover)
Singer/songwriter Meshell Ndegeocello covers the Force MDs' "Tender Love" from new Ventriloquism album.
Stefflon Don feat. Sean Paul, Popcaan & Sizzla - "Hurtin' Me" (Remix)
UK singer/rapper Stefflon Don grabs Sean Paul, Popcaan and Sizzla for the remix to her single "Hurtin' Me".
Jamiroquai - Nights Out In The Jungle [Official Music Video]
Jamiroquai goes out for a night on the town in new 'Nights Out In The Jungle' video.
Ruff Endz - Soul Brothers [Album]
90s R&B soul duo Ruff Endz make a long-awaited return with 14-track opus, Soul Brothers.
Kali Uchis feat. Tyler, the Creator & Bootsy Collins – "After the Storm"
Kali Uchis and Tyler, the Creator unite again on the empowering, Bootsy Collins-assisted “After the Storm".
Friday, January 12, 2018
Kendre Streeter – "Mess in the Morning"
TN-L.A. gospel/R&B singer Kendre Streeter releases new single "Mess in the Morning".
Ikaya feat. Jesse Royal - Leave You Alone [Official Music Video]
Reggae singer Ikaya shares new video for 'Leave You Alone' featuring Jamaican reggae singer Jesse Royal.
Sara Bareilles - “Brave” (Brandy Cover)
While fans still wait for new music, Brandy offers them a cover of Sara Bareilles’ 2013 hit single “Brave".
Majid Jordan - Gave Your Love Away [Official Music Video]
From last year's album The Space Between, Majid Jordan take dreamy new 'Gave Your Love Away' video to Karaoke night.
Jorja Smith feat. Stormzy - "Let Me Down"
Jorja Smith enlists English grime and hip hop artist Stormzy for her new somber single "Let Me Down".
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Throwback Thursday: Anita Baker - "Sweet Love"
With her recently announced Farewell Tour set to take off in March, this week's Thursday Throwback is dedicated to Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Anita Baker. Released in August of 1986, "Sweet Love" was the second single from her second studio album, Rapture. The song, produced by Michael J. Powell and written by Baker along with Louis A. Johnson and Gary Bias, was Baker's first big hit single, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard R&B chart, number 3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the fall of 1986. "Sweet Love" would also garner two Grammy's, one for Best R&B Song and the other for Best Female R&B Vocal performance.
ATW - How Can I [Official Music Video]
Indie urban/pop duo ATW push relationship goals in new video for 'How Can I'.
Braxton Cook feat. Karnival Kid - "Lately"
DC to NY artist Braxton Cook pushes boundaries on new single "Lately".
ReyLovesU - "Hope All Is Well"
Rising NY artist ReyLovesU shares "Hope All Is Well", the second single off his up-n-coming, eponymously named mixtape.
Cherrie feat. Z.E - 163 För Evigt [Official Music Video]
Swedish R&B singer Cherrie drops “163 För Evigt” trap visual.
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Shonte Renee - The Introduction [Album]
Oomp Camp's 1st lady, Shonte Renee, releases her debut EP, The Introduction.
Vershon - "One More Day"
Produced by Dakrome Productions, dancehall star Vershon shows appreciation for having "One More Day".
Cassie - Don't Play It Safe [Official Music Video]
Cassie releases sexy new video for 'Don't Play It Safe'.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings - Searching for a New Day [Official Music Video]
Check out this inspirational video by Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, entitled 'Searching For A New Day'.
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Devvon Terrell - No Limit x Motorsport x LOVE. [EP]
YouTube sensation and Brooklyn native Devvon Terrell releases new mashup No Limit x Motorsport x LOVE.
jinluv - Character Interactions W' Jinluv [Album]
Bay-area artist Jinluv shares new 13-track album Character Interactions W' Jinluv.
Clean Bandit feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie - Rockabye [Official Music Video]
British electronic group Clean Bandit enlist English singer Anne-Marie and Sean Paul for new visuals to 'Rockabye'.
Frankk Finesse - "Signed Up"
Brooklyn, NY, artist Frankk Finesse is back with new single "Signed Up".
Monday, January 8, 2018
1-O.A.K. - "Perfect Lovers"
Oakland, CA, singer 1-O.A.K. uses new track to offers his tale on the "Perfect Lovers".
AOE - Homecoming [Album]
Take a listen to otherworldly Def Jam duo AOE's debut album Homecoming, released back in the Spring.
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Strictly R&B: In The News - Week of 1/7/18
10 Hip-Hop and R&B Artists to Watch in 2018
Mary J. Blige Will Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame; Estranged Husband Wants More $$$
2018 Preview: Jessie Reyez, the Next Queen of Outspoken R&B
Meet SZA, the Musician Who Is Helping Reshape R&B
5 R&B Albums You Slept On In 2017
St. Beauty Will Kick-Start The New Year With ‘Running To The Sun’ Debut EP
Kevin McCall Gets Shot in the Foot, Fans Upset Over Threatening Tweet to Chris Brown’s Daughter
Anita Baker Announces Farewell Concert Series!
‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ Cast Member Amara La Negra Inks New Record Deal
Keyshia Cole Ordered to Pay $100,000 Settlement Over 2014 Assault Allegation: Report
Jennifer Hudson: ‘I’ve loved all my jobs, even when I worked at Burger King’; Ex Wants Contempt Charges
Alexander O'Neal - The Lost Tapes [Album]
From longtime contemporary R&B singer Alexander O'Neal are 'The Lost Tapes', which features ten unreleased cuts recorded in the early 80's.
Davido - FIA [Official Music Video]
Nigerian singer/songwriter Davido releases new visual for 'FIA'.
Craig David feat. Bastille - I Know You [Official Music Video]
From his seventh studio album The Time Is Now, UK singer Craig David and Bastille unveil video for collaboration ‘I Know You’.
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Elias Burbick - Love Lessons [EP]
Emerging Sacramento, CA, R&B/Hip-Hop artist Elias Burbick drops 6-track, debut EP, Love Lessons.
Esha Maria - Handsome [Official Music Video]
Released back in the Fall, here's rising UK singer Esha Maria's video for 'Handsome'.
Glenn Leonard - "Nothing Ever Goes Away"
Former Temptations lead singer Glenn Leonard shares new track "Nothing Ever Goes Away".
Jamison Ross - "Mellow Good Time"
Grammy-nominated jazz artist Jamison Ross shares new single "Mellow Good Time".
Justin Timberlake - Filthy [Official Msuic Video]
After a 5-year break, Justin Timberlake returns to the music scene with futuristic video for 'Filthy'.
Raveena - If Only | A COLORS SHOW
New York songstress Raveena brings her zenful Shanti EP to life with a gentle and utterly captivating rendition of stand out single “If Only”.
Friday, January 5, 2018
Jay-Z feat. Beyonce - Family Feud [Official Music Video]
Jay-Z confesses his sins to wife Beyonce in new 'Family Feud' video.
Mila J - January 2018 [EP]
L.A. songstress Mila J kicks off the new year with new EP, aptly titled January 2018.
Willow Smith - Everything Stays [Official Music Video]
In New video, Willow Smith covers "Everything Stays" from the cartoon AdventureTime.
Verse Simmonds - Liquor & Misunderstanding [Official Music Video}
From last year's Diamond project, Verse Simmonds presents new video for Liquor & Misunderstanding.
Chloe x Halle – "The Kids Are Alright"
A few days after the release of "Grown", on newest single ChloexHalle are back to let you know that "The Kids Are Alright".
Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B - Finesse (Remix) [Official Music Video]
Bruno Mars and Cardi B. pay homage to the hit 90's comedy sketch "In Loving Show" in new video for Mars' remix for 'Finesse'.
Charlie Puth feat. Boyz II Men - “If You leave Me Now”
From his upcoming album Voicenotes, pop sensation Charlie Puth enlists Boyz II Men for the harmonious “If You leave Me Now”.
Thursday, January 4, 2018
Throwback Thursday: Gina Thompson feat. Missy Elliott - The Things You Do (Bad Boy remix)
Famous, in part, for Missy Elliott's catchy “HEE HEE HEE HEE HOW HEE HEE HEE HEE HEE HOW!” line, New Jersey singer Gina Thompson, scored a major hit with the Bad Boy remix to her single "The Things You Do". The remix to the original song, which appeared on Thompson's 1996 debut LP, Nobody Does It Better on Mercury Records, pushed the album to platinum sales.
Deva Mahal - Snakes [Official Music Video]
From her self-titled EP, indie soul singer Deva Mahal releases rousing visual for 'Snakes'.
How Timbaland Revolutionized R&B + Hip-Hop and then Reinvented Himself After Addiction | Blueprint
A master of rhythm and melody, Timbaland always knew he had a gift when it came to music. He'd put it to good use in producing a number of groundbreaking works for the likes of Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake. But with fame came delusion and addiction, which trumped his extreme talent. Now, sober and revitalized, Timb has fallen in love with the art form again and set his sights on a new goal: create a classic that will mark the next chapter in his career, just as Quincy Jones did with Thriller.
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Tony La'Dae - "Outta My Mind"
Rising Milwaukee artist Tony La'Dae expounds on stressful matters related to life on new single "Outta My Mind".
Jessica Jolia - "Still"
L.A. singer/songwriter Jessica Jolia enlists Joe Archie's string arrangement for her Christmas ballad, "Still".
Eve-Yasmine - Losing You [Official Music Video]
UK pop/soul singer Eve-Yasmine pays tribute to her late grandmother in new visual for 'Losing You'.
Xscape – "Here For It"
Xscape ended 2017 with the release of this dancehall-friendly single, "Here For It".
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
BJ the Chicago Kid - "I'm Sorry"
Just to end the year right, BJ The Chicago Kid offers up this guitar-backed track "I'm Sorry".
H.E.R. - "My Song"
The artist formerly known as Gabi Wilson, H.E.R., capped off a fantastic 2017 with the release of this piano-laden track, "My Song".
Chloe x Halle - Grown [Official Music Video]
Young due Chloe & Halle are all 'Grown' in new visual, which will serve as the theme song to their upcoming TV show, Grown-ish.
Sulpacio Jones - Funky Love [EP]
L.A. singer/producer Sulpacio Jones releases 7-track EP, Funky Love.
Camila Cabello - Never Be The Same [Official Music Video]
From her upcoming debut album Camila, Camila Cabello surprises fans with an inspiring new visual for 'Never Be The Same'.
Aidonia - "Scotch Bonnet"
Produced by 4th Genna Music & Magnum Sounds, dancehall DJ Aidonia offers up this Masicka diss track, "Scotch Bonnet"
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