The initial group of actors for the revival of the popular 1975 Broadway production, The Wiz, has been revealed. R&B vocalist Avery Wilson will play the Scarecrow in the new production, a role previously played by Hinton Battle and Michael ...
From the unique sonic world of Yaeji to the dark folk music of Lankum, here are our picks of the best LPs from the first half of the year Perhaps the pandemic forced us to appreciate the art of lolling ...
R&B newcomer Khamari stopped by COLORS’ studio to perform his new song “These Four Walls.” Standing in front of a brown backdrop, with his eyes closed, Khamari delivers a sincere rendition of his vulnerable track. “‘These Four Walls’ is about ...
The trailer for Keyshia Cole’s upcoming biopic, Keyshia Cole: This is My Story, has been released by Lifetime. Cole plays herself in the D’Angela Proctor and Manu Boyer-directed movie and is also the executive producer. The one-minute clip features Cole ...
Leela James has announced upcoming show dates, starting with a performance on July 14 in Augusta, Georgia. The R&B vocalist will perform in U.S. cities, including New Orleans, Memphis, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. As of now, James’ run of shows ...
Charlie Wilson visited NPR’s headquarters for a special Tiny Desk Concert in honor of Black Music Month. Joined by a seven-piece band and background singers, the legendary singer opened his 30-minute set with “Charlie, Last Name Wilson.” It’s the title ...
Alicia Keys’ current single “Come For Me” featuring Khalid and Lucky Daye moves to No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart during the week of June 10. It marks Keys’ 14th chart-topper on this list, extending her record for ...
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer PJ Morton is now part of the Disney family, fulfilling a childhood dream by writing and producing an original song for the upcoming Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction. Morton will create and reimagine music for the ...
The reign of Coco Jones shows no signs of stopping. The R&B singer’s current single “ICU” graces the No. 1 spot on urban radio this week, marking her first time achieving this accomplishment. Jones is one of three women in ...
Rising star J.Lock and Multi-platinum R&B silky voice singer RL officially claim the Top 40 spot on Urban Radio just before the Memorial Day weekend Media Base’s Urban airplay chart ending May 28th with their single “Selfish.”. The hip-hop/r&b duo collaboration ...