Singer’s upbeat and socially conscious songwriting appears on tracks by Wu-Tang Clan, Public Enemy and Kanye West Syl Johnson, the blues, funk and soul singer whose work was much sampled in US hip-hop, has died aged 85. No cause of ...

In recent years, Mary J. Blige has enjoyed much success as an actress, garnering historic nominations and awards for her roles in Mudbound and Power Book II: Ghost. Nearly five years after releasing the relationship-gone-bad album Strength of a Woman, ...

PJ Morton has got to win back his lover in his new video for “Please Don’t Walk Away,” directed by Dominic Scott and Prinsey Walker.  Dawn Richard, a fellow New Orleans native, plays Morton’s love interest, who’s left their ring ...

Not having issued an album since 2019’s Green Balloon, Tank and the Bangas makes up for lost time with the release date for its official follow-up Red Balloon. It’s out May 13 via Verve Forecast/Universal Music Canada.  Like Green Balloon, Red Balloon is ...

Singer Marques Houston returns with a surprise for his fans with the release of his new album “ME”. The project features 14 all new songs and it was previously unannounced before arriving on streaming services. It had actually been quite ...

PJ Morton taps fellow Louisiana native Dawn Richard for a starring role in the visual for his latest single “Please Don’t Walk Away”. The video depicts a stirring and candid love story in New Orleans. In the video, PJ is ...

Marques Houston ends his nearly nine-year hiatus with Me. The surprise new album is the follow-up to 2013’s Famous.  In keeping up with the dazed nature of today’s R&B scene, Houston fits right in with songs like the melodically romancing ...

Kem is back with another classic “ode to love” with his latest single titled “Stuck On You.” From the very first note, Kem’s signature smooth velvety vocals are on full display tugging at your heartstrings, making temperatures rise. With a ...

Detroit natives Queen Naija and Big Sean join forces on Naija’s new single “Hate Our Love.” “Hate Our Love” is a classic love story of feelings, and making love for each the reason it supersedes all the negativity of being ...

After two years away, the Sol Blume Festival comes back to Sacramento, California, and invites several heavy-hitters for their diverse lineup.  Summer Walker, Jhené Aiko, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Jorja Smith are headlining for the two-day festival, taking place at Discovery Park ...