The 2023 Soul Train Awards aired on Sunday night (Nov. 26) on BET. Hosted by Keke Palmer, the ceremony was taped outdoors at a mansion in Los Angeles, California.  Janelle Monáe, who opened the show with an electrifying performance, received ...

Mary J. Blige has reunited with songwriter Johntá Austin and songwriter/producer Bryan-Michael Cox for new music.  Austin confirmed the news on Friday morning (Nov. 24) on X (formerly Twitter). “This new Mary record that my brother @bryanmichaelcox and I did ...

Gravy, the title of BJ The Chicago Kid’s latest album, not only serves as a savory, creamy topping for cuisine but also as a history lesson, highlighting the richness of Black heritage. “It smothers. It covers. It makes everything taste ...

As families gathered around their tables for a filling meal, Brandy rolled out the Christmas cheer with a toasty performance during the 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. That showing was just a taste of her seasonal cheer, especially following her ...

Daley is hitting the road in 2024. The British singer has announced the dates for The Interlude Tour.  The U.S. tour launches Jan. 24 in Annapolis, Maryland, at Rams Head on Stage. From there, Daley will play in Washington, D.C., Charlotte, ...

Emerging singer and songwriter Journey Montana has unveiled her second EP, Stargirl, via 10K Projects. The eight-track project includes the previously released “CryBaby” and “Jack,” inspired by Ray Charles’ soul classic “Hit the Road Jack.” Regarding the latter released song, ...

British R&B singer, songwriter and producer Aaron Taylor has released HAVE A NICE DAY! (Deluxe Version), an expanded edition of his EP released in May. The updated project came with two previously released songs, “For Sure” and “Back To You.” ...

Rising R&B singer Teenear has joined forces with fellow emerging act Ronnie V for a new holiday track, “Lonely At Christmas,” via Slip-N-Slide Records. The Donovan Paul-produced tune is a fresh take on The Emotions’ “What Do The Lonely Do ...

Raphael Saadiq has released his new song “Miracle” as an Amazon exclusive before its Dec. 1 release. For the Prime holiday film Candy Cane Lane, he wrote and produced an original song with vocal support from U.K. artist Kelli-Leigh. Amidst ...

Grammy-nominated singer Coco Jones has released “A Timeless Christmas.” She co-wrote the original seasonal tune with Tiyon “TC” Mack (Tamar Braxton, Brandy). “A Timeless Christmas” evokes a wintry landscape where loved ones bond over holiday traditions. She richly sings, “There’s ...