The female counterpart to new jack swing, which exploded in the late 80s by fusing hip-hop, pop and R&B, was thrilling – but held back by sexism, racism and dodgy contracts A flash of Technicolor fills the screen, as four ...
No pounding beats, no strobes – just sensual tracks, singalongs and nostalgic vibes. Black-club goers explain how this craze gives them a space to call their own It’s just past 5pm in West Silvertown, a random-feeling stop on the DLR ...
Maxwell is a once-in-a-lifetime talent—there is no debating that. Fortunately for you and me, we are alive to experience his art while the Grammy Award winner is still physically with us. However, due largely to his notorious extended breaks between ...
The weeklong behemoth relishes its contradictions: punk gigs in front of sponsor logos; toilet paper pop-ups and Taiwanese pop stars; industry legends and new fans Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email To get the most out of the SXSW ...
After a weekend of celebration, Mary J. Blige kicks off the new week with the number one R&B song in the U.S. “Breathing,” featuring Fabolous, rises from No. 3 to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The S. ...
Khalid has earned a new award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2022 collaboration with electronic DJ/producer Marshmello, “Numb,” is now certified platinum for selling over one million equivalent units. It’s Khalid’s second RIAA certification this month, with Benny ...
This past Saturday, October 12th, Atlanta witnessed a celebration of R&B like never before at the inaugural So So R&B Experience presented by Jermaine Dupri. Held at Wolf Creek Amphitheater, this event set the tone for what will hopefully be ...
Singer-songwriter Dawn Richard and multi-instrumentalist Spencer Zahn reunite for their second collaborative album, Quiet in a World Full of Noise. The album, released Oct. 4 via Merge Records, is the follow-up to Pigments. Where the latter album embraced movement — through ...
Rotimi is gearing up to release his first album in three years. The singer-songwriter has announced his new album, In My Heart, In My Veins, will release Nov. 1 via FrontRo Music Group/EMPIRE. According to press materials, the album is described ...
R&B veteran Trey Lorenz returns from a musical hiatus with the release of the new single “Magic”. Lorenz’s latest work is a heartfelt tribute to his Southern roots, drawing inspiration from the rich musical traditions that have shaped his sound ...