Chxrry22 (pronounced “Cherry”) was a bit skeptical when she received a DM from someone expressing interest in potentially signing her to XO Records, the label co-owned by R&B-pop superstar The Weeknd. That someone was Amir “Cash” Esmailian, co-founder of XO ...

Singer, songwriter and producer Kevin Ross’ current single “Sweet Release” is on the rise on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart.  The self-produced song moves to No. 10 during the week of Oct. 29, 2022, making it his second consecutive top ...

Grammy winner Ledisi and R&B love ambassador Kem have announced their co-headlining tour, The Soul II Soul Tour. It will kick off Feb. 3, 2023, at the Colonial Life Arena, in Columbia, South Carolina. From there, the two veterans will ...

Brent Faiyaz lands his first solo No. 1 single at urban radio with “All Mine,” which is taken from his sophomore album, Wasteland. The self-produced song marks his second chart-topper on this format, following Goldlink’s hit single “Crew” in November ...

Ashanti is preparing to release new music. The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter has announced her new single “Falling For You.” It will release this Friday, Oct. 28 on Ashanti’s imprint Written Entertainment.  Ashanti collaborated with melodic rapper BLEU on “Falling For You,” ...

R&B newcomer Cameera has released her debut single “Self Love (Don’t Take It Personal)” featuring Endia Monè. On the Monica-influenced track, Cameera sends a reminder that it’s okay to practice self-care, no matter if you’re in a relationship or single. ...

Fantasia is hitting the road. The Grammy-winning singer has announced show dates that extend from the fall through winter.  The tour begins on Nov. 10 at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey. From there, Fantasia will play ...

R&B newcomer Hennessy has released her new track “Can’t Let You Go,” produced by Moedoisnice and Cam Bells. It’s the latest offering from the Providence, Rhode Island, native’s upcoming self-titled debut EP. “’Can’t Let You Go’ is a song that ...

Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, is gearing up for her holiday takeover. The iconic singer and songwriter has announced special limited engagement shows, dubbed “Merry Christmas To All!” The two-date run is set for Dec. 11 at Scotiabank Arena ...

Singer and songwriter whose hits All and All and Come Into My Life brought an exciting new sound to pop and became club classics Between 1986 and 1989 the American singer and songwriter Joyce Sims, who has died suddenly aged ...