Roots Picnic 2023 was the most robust undertaking in the event’s 15 years. With Usher, Ari Lennox, Lucky Daye, Kindred The Family Soul, and even a surprise appearance by Jazmine Sullivan, the festival was an R&B music lover’s dream. Read ...
(Edition)The genre-spanning Chicago trumpeter and guests focus on breathing, movement and cleansing on this brisk, playful album Since winning the prestigious Thelonious Monk award in 2014 at age 27, Chicago trumpeter Marquis Hill has thrilled the jazz faithful while positioning ...
Over the weekend, all eyes were on Roots Picnic 2023 thanks to Usher’s epic feature to The Mann Center in Fairmount Park. This week was all about enjoying the new age of pleasure due to Janelle Monáe’s latest album. The ...
R&B newcomer Alexia Jayy is tired of a no-good lover on her new single “Over and Done.” As the title hints, the Alabama native declares that she is no longer interested in a one-way relationship, and is moving on. “All ...
Ajiona Alexus is back. The rising singer and actress has returned with a new song, “Made For Me,” which she co-wrote with Fallon King. It was produced by YNG Josh (Chris Brown, Alicia Keys), Xavi (Ariana Grande, Jordan Ward), and ...
Billboard Magazine Chart-topping Singer-Songwriter, Levelle, Releases his highly anticipated Sophomore Album, “Promise To Love” via the SRG-ILS Group label imprint. LeVelle’s “Promise To Love,” album was introduced to music lovers around the world with the release of singles, “Only If”, ” What ...
Rising R&B singer Alex Vaughn has released a cover of Brandy’s 1998 favorite “Almost Doesn’t Count” as part of Spotify Singles. The remake comes on the day of the 25th anniversary of Brandy’s album, Never Say Never, which features the ...
Like a narrator guiding you chapter by chapter through your favorite novel, American Soul Singer MAJOR. guides fans through each song of his newest EP “The Hope Of My Soul” with a powerful presence, voice, and delivery. From his powerful ...
Grammy winner Janelle Monáe graces New Music Friday with The Age of Pleasure, her first full-length album in five years. It’s the long-awaited follow-up to her 2018 album, Dirty Computer. The Age of Pleasure includes the previously shared tracks “Lipstick ...
In honor of Black Music Month, Babyface visited NPR’s headquarters to perform a Tiny Desk concert. Accompanied by a full band and joined by Avery Wilson, Chanté Moore, and Tank for backing vocals, Babyface kicked off his nearly 30-minute set ...