Carvin Haggins and Ivan Barias, the Philadelphia-based powerhouse duo known as Carvin & Ivan, are true architects of the modern soul sound. Emerging from DJ Jazzy Jeff’s legendary “A Touch of Jazz” collective, they became the primary creative force behind ...
When Maxwell arrived in 1996 with Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, he didn’t just release an album; he shifted the entire landscape of R&B. Alongside peers like D’Angelo and Erykah Badu, he became a pioneer of the “Neo-Soul” movement, bringing a ...
When Trey Songz first arrived on the scene in 2005, he was introduced by the legendary Troy Taylor and heralded by none other than Aretha Franklin. Over the next decade and a half, “Trigga” would transform from a young, soulful ...
When discussing the most influential forces in 21st-century R&B, Chris Brown is a name that dominates the conversation. Bursting onto the scene as a teenager with infectious energy and elite dancing, he eventually evolved into one of the most prolific ...
Three-time GRAMMY® winner Jill Scott has officially announced her first full-length studio album in nearly a decade. Titled To Whom This May Concern, the project will be released on February 13 via The Orchard. Following the massive success of her ...
MOBBIN THICKE by MOBBIN THICKE The musical collective of Adrian Marcel, Sonny B & Chris Ramos has just released their latest high-energy studio project, Mobbin Thicke. Now available on Bandcamp, the album serves as a definitive statement for the group, ...
As 2025 comes to a close, it is clear that R&B is in a sophisticated “Grown & Sexy” renaissance. This year has been defined by the return of powerhouse veterans—like Keri Hilson, Amerie, and Jon B—alongside a new guard that ...
FLO continues their historic run with the release of “Recently Deleted,” a soul-stirring new fan track out now via Island Records. The release serves as the centerpiece for Access All Areas: Unlocked, an expanded version of their debut album that ...
Tank is ending 2025 on a high note with the premiere of the official music video for “CONTROL.” Marking his first major move under a new global partnership with BMG, the video showcases a sleek, intentional side of the R&B ...
Grammy-award winning R&B singer/songwriter Susan Carol rendered a stunning, peaceful, but powerful performance of her Christmas song, “Mistletoe” at the live recording of the Essence Holiday Celebration of Joy. The Essence Holiday Celebration of Joy special filmed in Atlanta and ...