R&B legend Mariah Carey has just released her brand new single called “Type Dangerous”. This is the lead single from her upcoming sixteenth studio album, which will be the follow up to “Caution” from 2018. “Type Dangerous” was co-written and ...

Kehlani isn’t holding back on her highly awaited new single “Folded” available everywhere now via Atlantic Records. The multi-platinum, two-time Grammy-nominated singer channels raw emotion into one of her most direct and vulnerable records to date. Delivered with her unmistakable ...

The Texas native’s flag-waving, bull-riding summer of rodeo marks the latest step in her reclamation of country music’s Black roots Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up here Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Beyoncé’s ...

The 25th Annual BET Awards was more than just a celebration — it was a moment. From the red carpet to the stage, Black excellence was on full display, and R&B music reminded us once again why it remains the ...

Legendary R&B singer Eric Benét has just released his ninth studio album “The Co-Star”. On the new project, he expands on what he started with on his previous “DUETS EP” for an album full of collaborations. Over the course of ...

Check out the brand new project from veteran R&B/Soul singer Noel Gourdin called “Back To Basics, Vol. 1”. This is the first new album from Noel Gourdin in over a decade. He last released his third album “City Heart, Southern ...

He’s worked with the cream of US neo-soul and is seen as a national treasure by his peers – so why is Omar underrated? From hits to label struggles, he revisits the highs and lows Omar’s fans are united in ...

Welcome back to the soulful world of R&B! As we roll through another week, the genre continues to evolve with fresh sounds and unforgettable melodies. It’s a soulful summer kickoff, and R&B is talking back—from self-reflection to sensual heat, these ...

Mariah Carey just reminded us why she’s still THAT artist when it comes to blending love, vulnerability, and undeniable power into a single track.  Mariah’s brand new single “Type Dangerous’ is the perfect blend of glittery vocals, moody production, and ...

Philadelphia has turned up the volume and stepped into the spotlight as the next major Music City. On May 29, 2025, Philadelphia’s City Hall hosted a historic ceremony where Philly’s rich musical heritage—from Marian Anderson’s classical triumphs to The Roots’ ...