Only 6% of music industry execs are Black. That system fails artists, say the founders of 0207 Def Jam, whose uniquely diverse boardroom aims to change the culture – for good Rick Rubin’s initial ambitions for Def Jam were modest. ...

The self-proclaimed King of R&B Jacquees has linked up with Queen Naija for the new single “Bed Friend”. No word on whether this single is part of an upcoming project from Jacquees, but we do know that he’s been locked ...

Jacquees sure does have a fixation with beds. The multi-platinum artist reunites with Queen Naija for a new song titled “Bed Friend,” which outlines a story of how a pre-existing friendship turns into one with sexual benefits. “Started off as ...

Jennifer Hudson has released the new single “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” which was co-written by legendary songwriter Carole King. The song is part of of the upcoming Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect” where J-Hud will be portraying the ...

Ant Clemons is the latest artist to perform for The Recording Academy’s ReImagined at Home series. The singer-songwriter recorded his take on the late Bill Withers’ 1971 classic “Ain’t No Sunshine.”  Clemons, stationed in a recording booth, put down a ...

Being different is what makes each person uniquely custom and exclusive to this world. It’s something that Marzz wants other young adults their age to embrace. “I feel like you shouldn’t change for somebody to like you,” the 21-year-old artist ...

Jazmine Sullivan has built an audience again on urban radio after a decade’s absence, resulting in a top 10 single with “Pick Up Your Feelings.” The gold-selling kiss-off, co-written by Nova Wav, is reaching over 11.7 million listeners.  “Feelings” marks her first entry ...

SZA and SAINt JHN tear up the court in their new collaboration, “Just For Me,” taken from the official Space Jam: A New Legacy soundtrack.  This vibrant pop&B partnership finds the two stars unable to resist falling for a certain someone. For ...

Diana Ross is back. The music icon has announced that her 25th album, Thank You, will arrive in September via Decca Records/Universal Music Group. The album, which was recorded in her home, will mark her first LP in 15 years, following ...

On the eve of H.E.R.’s debut album release, the Grammy and Oscar-winning musician collects another number one hit on R&B radio with the platinum-selling song “Damage.”  In unseating Silk Sonic’s breakout hit “Leave the Door Open,” H.E.R. charts the seventh single of her ...