R&B singer-songwriter SiR has achieved a new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2018 single “D’Evils” has been certified gold for selling 500,000 equivalent units. The laidback groove, which has over 98 million streams on Spotify, ...

Rising singer TA Thomas is torn on his new song “Pros and Cons.” Produced by Camper, “Pros and Cons” hears Thomas contemplating whether a relationship is worth salvaging. “Maybe it’s best if we let it go / Baby, I know ...

The 16th Annual Headies Awards  is set to take place on Sunday, September 3rd at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA. for a second year in a row! Honoring the artistic ingenuity of talent in Africa and America for ...

Jozzy has more to say. The rising singer/songwriter has released a deluxe edition of her debut EP, Songs for Women, Free Game for N****s. The expanded edition features two bonus tracks, plus a new mix of “Commotion” by Siobhan Bell and ...

Rock, rap and pop royalty are set for a strong season, with returns for the Chemical Brothers and Kylie. Tropicália pioneer Gilberto Gil celebrates a stellar career and Thomas Adès takes the reins at the Hallé Continue reading… ...

This Fresh Finds Fridays column, curated by contributor Flisadam Pointer, features released from Leon Thomas, Ciara, Amaka, Usher, Tinashe, Xavier Omar & Elhae, Snoh Aalegra, Vedo, Jessie Reyez featuring Miguel, Pania, and IX Wulf. Check out this week’s roundup and ...

Elhae and Xavier Omär have reunited for a new song titled “Favourite.” TAVE and Agajon produced it. On the wonderfully romantic track, the two men reassure their partners about their importance in their lives, comparing them to no one else. ...

Jamila Woods will release her third album, Water Made Us, on Oct. 13 via Jajaguwar. It follows LEGACY! LEGACY!, released in May 2019. Water Made Us is executive produced by Woods and LA-based producer McClenney. The album will feature contributions ...

Louis York, the duo composed of Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, has joined forces with Anthony Hamilton for their new single “Alone Alot.” The sentimental ballad captures the essence of being down on love, to the point of giving up ...

Emerging singer Samaria is coming to her senses about a poisonous love on her new track “tight rope.” On the self-help track, Samaria decides to end a painful relationship for her own peace. “Keep me hostage just for your comfort ...