Almost every film soundtrack is a collaborative effort that features recordings by various artists from one or more genres. The Blank Panther: The Album, birthed from the film of the same name, brought together established and emerging acts, including Kendrick ...

Grammy-winning singer Muni Long has achieved her sixth top 10 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with “Superpowers.” The post Muni Long’s ‘Superpowers’ Enters Top 10 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay Chart appeared first on Rated R&B. ...

This Fresh Finds Fridays column features releases from Kyle Dion, Camper ft. Tone Stith, Autum Paige, Anessa Strings and Adrian Marcel. Check out our roundup below, and don’t forget to let us know who you’re listening to in the comment section. Kyle Dion: ...

Check out the brand new single from Bay Area R&B sensation Adrian Marcel called “Slide”. The song is set to be included on his upcoming project “RNB SZN II”. This is the follow up to the original “RNB SZN” which ...

D’Wayne Wiggins, a founding member of the legendary R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has passed away on March 7th, 2025 at age 64. Prior to his death, Wiggins continued to tour as part of Tony! Toni! Toné!. In 2023, Wiggins ...

According to official press release (March 4, 2025), In a powerful tribute to resilience, authenticity, and community spirit, Better Brothers Los Angeles (BBLA) and The DIVA Foundation are excited to announce an esteemed lineup of honorees for the highly anticipated ...

Roy Ayers one of the early Pioneers of Jazz Funk has passed away at the age 84 after a long illness.    The news was announced  by his family via Ayers’ facebook page posting: ”It is with great sadness that the ...

As per official press release, One of the world’s largest independently-owned Hip-Hop Music Festival returns to Chicagoland’s SeatGeek Stadium after breaking attendance records lst summer by hosting 120,00+ fans from the globe. Local organizers behind Summer Smash Festival, “Lyrical Lemonade ...

Soca veterans join forces with Afrobeats stars as the diaspora strengthens ties with the motherland. Plus, Angela Davis heads to London Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. In our launch edition, I wrote about how one of the things ...

The legendary “Roots Picnic”returns to the longtime home of The Mann in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park for a two-day festival filled with music, art, and culture on Saturday May 31st &  Sunday, June 1st. “Roots Picnic” and Live Nation Urban, are ...