Chris Brown’s “Residuals” is a bonafide hit that keeps growing. The downcast ballad has achieved a new milestone on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay, rising from No. 13 to No. 8 on the chart, as R&B girl group Psiryn’s “Sober” holds ...
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer Leon Thomas visited NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., to perform a soulful Tiny Desk Concert. Thomas, with his guitar, four-man band, and background singers, opened with “Vibes Don’t Lie,” the smooth number from his lauded ...
J. Valentine wants to divide and conquer in the bedroom with his new song “Separate Ways.” On the passionate track, produced by Shawn Holmes, Valentine sings, “You know what to do I ain’t gotta say / Girl I wanna see ...
The British singer-songwriter explores the loss of home and homeland as we share stories of Sudan. Plus, Drake bounces back after Kendrick diss Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. This week I spoke to the Sudanese-British singer-songwriter Elmiene, a ...
There are two awards apiece for the UK artists, while Nigerian singer Ayra Starr also wins two at Newcastle-hosted ceremony for Black musical excellence Seventeen years since his debut single, British rapper Bashy has capped his long-awaited return to music ...
R&B sensation Muni Long shares a brand new single for Valentine’s Day called “Slow Grind”. The sultry and seductive song contains a synth-laden throwback beat, while Muni Long comfortably leans into the groove. Muni Long warns, “This song may lead ...
Check out the brand new album from emerging R&B star J. Brown called “Just A Matter Of Time”. This is his third studio album overall. The album release comes while the lead single “True Love” continues to make it’s mark ...
Valentine’s Day delivered a welcome distraction this year with the debut of Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/actor Eric Benét‘s second video from his hit EP Duets — “So Distracted” with Chanté Moore. Directed by Michael Rainin, the visuals show two of R&B’s best serenading each other ...
Questlove’s probing new film looks at the incredible life and works of the one-of-a-kind talent while also taking a broader look at the specific difficulties faced by Black artists Pop has rarely been able to look away from Sly Stone ...
Ledisi was part of the lineup for the Super Bowl LIX pregame show on Sunday (Feb. 9) at Caesars Superdome in her hometown, New Orleans. The Grammy-winning vocalist performed a stirring rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” commonly referred ...