Grammy and Dove Award-winning Singer-songwriter and musician PJ MORTON has announced he will be headlining the acoustic Keys and a Mic Tour starting April. The Amours who are signed to his Morton Records label will join him for the shows.
On the tour, Morton adds:
"Gonna try this out in
a few cities! bringing The Amours with me! They’ll be singing new music and
sitting around the piano with me. My first time out without a full band!! Going
to be a special intimate experience."
Morton recently teamed up with singer JOJO for the single "Say So".
Since his birth in 1992 music has always been a companion and constant feature in R. Jay's life. His father a Congolese vocalist and guitar player no dough added to his natural musical abilities. While the drive has always been R. Jay's, at the tender age of 6 he started to sing and play guitar which greatly impressed his dad who encouraged him to continue and strive. At the age of 10 R. Jay entered a talent show which showcased his talent to a broader audience, at present, this 27 year old is a force who works as both a songwriter and a producer for various artist throughout Europe. Voice, presence, appeal, he has it all.
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Rising sensation SUMMER WALKER has recruited Drake for the official remix to her single "Girls Need Love". The original version of the song appear on Summer's successful debut Last Day of Summer.
Earlier this month, Summer released her four-track EP Clear and has announced her 2019 "Summer Girls Need Love Tour". Tickets are on sale now.
Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter BRIAN MCKNIGHT delivers his latest single "When I'm Gone".
Produced by Tim Kelly, the mid-tempo track will appear on McKnight's upcoming fourteenth studio LP, Bedtime Story, which will be the follow-up to 2017's Genesis.
RnBJunkieOfficial is proud to premiere the visual for NESHA latest single "Haunting".
NeshaAka Nesha Da Voice is no stranger when it comes to the music industry. Born and raised in Bennettsville, South Carolina, this beautiful R&B/Soul Recording Artist and Writer literally exploded on to the southern music scene in 2010 with her single “Voodoo”. The singer and songwriter musical strong suit has grown an intense loyal fan base responsible for her astounding internet buzz. Nesha has established a reputation for herself in her region, as being touted the “Carolina Songbird” or “The Voice of the Carolina’s” by her fans and several music insiders.
Nesha's video for her single, "Haunting" is her 1st official video release since 2013. Haunting has that 90's mid - tempo feel to it, which showcases the R&B singer exceptional vocal talent. The song talks about a woman who finds herself in love with two different men. Only to find that she can't escape the love she has for her man. The song was produced by Timothy "Kfigz" Walls (Credits include Jezzy, Busta Rhymes, Mindless Behavior, Snootie Wild, etc.) and written by Nesha (DaVoice). The video was directed by Devin Johnson and Executive Produced by C&E Entertainment Group,LLC. Haunting is available everywhere now on all major platforms.
“Working with Nesha was refreshing seeing this amazing young talent bud into perfection was something most don’t experience; her voice remains one of the most spirit touching voices I've witness”- Anthony Hamilton.
Emerging singer/songwriter, LORELLE HOWARD, has spent the last two years preparing a three part, experimental album based on her love of the number 7 and her fascination with the moon. Reconnecting with multi-platinum French producer, Blastar (Pusha T, Tyga, Dinos) in 2017, they began working on the independent project and finished recording the final songs in Paris. The first part, SE7EN PHASES: Moonscape, features a unique blend of genres and includes a track for each type of listener. Each song lures you in and then builds, leaving you inspired to hear more. More importantly each track has a message and discusses relatable themes. Written and recorded in Montreal and Paris, Moonscape is available across all platforms and her latest visual for her single, “Black Sheep” can be found on YouTube. If you happen to be in London, you may catch Lorelle singing one of her originals at various open mics.
'Se7en Phases: Moonscape' is available on all digital streaming music services
TERRANCE: First off, congratulations on the release of your debut
EP Se7en Phases: Moonscape. What has the feedback been like thus far?
LORELLE
HOWARD:Thank you so much. So far I've had some pretty
good feedback. I'm currently in London and I've met some incredibly talented
people who have been super supportive. It's been just over 2 weeks though, so
we will be pushing Moonscape for a
bit.
TERRANCE: How would you describe the creative process behind this project?
LORELLE
HOWARD:Moonscape
is just one piece of who I am. With this part, we wanted to actually explore
sounds that I normally didn't use. My first single, “Shadows”, was an original
I wrote and played acoustically and my producer elevated it to give it a more
current sound, but it was super R&B. We wanted to push my capabilities with
this Moonscape and it really worked.
We discussed concepts and sounds and were led by that. Every single track has a
little story behind it and that helped us to remain really creative. We also
decided to do a 3 part project because we understood that there was no way to
portray our artistry over 7 tracks. So Moonscape
is just a glimpse. Also, each part features a song that is
"other"...one that is not like the others. In this case, “The Moon”
is the track that is different than the rest. It's simply an expression through
sound. The other 2 parts will feature the same thing. It's truly an
experimental project.
TERRANCE: Talk about the story behind your single “Black Sheep”.
LORELLE
HOWARD: “Black Sheep” is a really personal song. With
Blastar, my producer, we had many conversations about my sound and his music and
I expressed feelings of self-doubt and feeling like I wasn't making popular
music. We both have so many stories about this exact feeling and we wanted to
create a song about it. Sort of how other people can put you down. It's this
idea that as an artist you should be as creative as possible, but don't be too
"other". Don't go too far or else it won't be understood. So it's a
song about trying to find my voice as an artist and sort of questioning what
I'm doing because I think everyone questions what they are doing at some point.
But at the end of the day, although I'm saying I may feel like a black sheep
sometimes, the message is to keep working and fighting for what you believe in.
No matter what.
TERRANCE: What was the filming process and experience like behind
the visual?
LORELLE
HOWARD: I love thisvisual because it was
really a last minute decision. We wanted to capture something moody and dark
and one day my producer said let's walk around Paris and film. So it's 2 half
days of footage spliced together. It was raining at one point, but it added to
the overall vibe. We had other ideas too, but this just happened to work. We
wanted to be literal. Like I'm a black sheep so I'm alone. Trying to find my
way. And that's what the clip is. Super moody, dark and me trying to find my
path.
TERRANCE: Is there a particular song on the EP that was harder to record than
others?
LORELLE
HOWARD: I'm like a speed recorder normally, but I was
sick when I finished recording “Landmine” actually. This is always difficult.
When you feel your voice wanting to give out, but you already paid for the
session so you have to make it work. “Ascent” was also interesting as I only
sang twice all the way through and we chose the best of each take. It's an
emotional song so I had to control the urge to cry during that one.
TERRANCE: What role does Brooklyn play in your music?
LORELLE
HOWARD: Brooklyn is where I spent majority of my adult
life. I have seen so many things. I've watched my neighborhood change
completely. I've worked in various places throughout Brooklyn. Majority of my
friends are in New York and so songs like “No Change”, which is about staying
loyal to the crew you have already, reminds me of Brooklyn and the people I
love there.
TERRANCE: Are there any artists you would like to collaborate with
in the near future?
LORELLE
HOWARD: Of course. As an independent artist, there are
literally a ton of independents I would love to work with. In terms of mainstream,
I would say Janelle Monae would be first. The life in her voice is incredible.
Brandy is someone who I would just like to sit in a room with and listen to her
sing. I've dreamed of working with her. Next I would say Jaden Smith and
Childish Gambino. I think they are both super talented and intelligent.
Independents would be KO-lition and Chris Brown, who actually
happen to be friends of mine. Super talented brothers who are making waves
right now. There are also some incredible artists I've met while in London:
Geo, SOA, Laura Roy and Marc TC. Great talent. Go look them up. You won't be
disappointed.
TERRANCE: Outside of music, what inspires you?
LORELLE HOWARD:I can be inspired by
anything actually. Sometimes it's one conversation with my mom. Sometimes
watching the people around me whom I love grinding. Nature. I'm inspired when I
hear the laughter of a child. Honestly, we have a lot to be inspired by.
TERRANCE: Can we expect to see you hit the road anytime soon?
LORELLE HOWARD: My main plan is to do some smaller shows in NY and Montreal,
which will hopefully turn into a tour. I also am working on the 2nd part of Se7en Phases, which will be out pretty
soon. So we will see as I still have recording to do.
TERRANCE: In the next five years, where do you see yourself as an
artist?
LORELLE HOWARD:Honestly, every day I'm evolving. My life is always changing; the
world is changing. I always try to tell stories that reflect my present and I
hope people relate. So I hope in 5 years, I'm doing something bigger that will
affect change within people. My goal is always to inspire so as long as I stay
true to that, I'm good.
TERRANCE: If you could create the ultimate throwback R&B
playlist, what songs would you feature?
LORELLE HOWARD:Aaliyah for sure. Anything Aaliyah.
Mary J. Blige - Real Love
Brandy - I Wanna Be Down
Brownstone - If You Love Me
Blackstreet - No Diggity
Ginuwine - Pony
Total - Can't You Se
TLC - What About Your Friends
Soul For Real - Candy Rain
112 - Only You
Faith Evans - Love Like This
Mya - It's All About Me
SWV - I'm So Into You
Add any Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, Jodeci, Xscape, Tony Toni Tone,
702, Next and we're good.
This list can go on forever....
TERRANCE: Lastly, what
do you hope listeners take away from the Se7en Phases: Moonscape
experience?
LORELLE HOWARD:I hope people find a song that resonates within them and their
lives. Each track is so different, but each song has a message if you listen. I
also hope people love the music. A lot of work went into choosing each song. I
want people to know that this is just a taste though!
Grammy Award-winning Singer-songwriter GUORDAN BANKS returns with his latest musical offering, "Can't Keep Runnin".
Produced by Sap with additional production by Cosmic Caviar, "Can't Keep Runnin" infuses musical stylings from The Gap Band's 1980's hit, "Yearning for Your Love".
Singer-songwriter KYLE DION delivers his first song of the year "Glass House".
Produced by Mars Today, the crooner employs his signature falsetto vocals to deliver a freshly nostalgic mix of seduction and soul.
Dion adds, "SUGA is an album that chronicles the rise and fall of a semi-fictional superstar. In 'Glasshouse' we find our lead character in the peaks of his fame, feeling eyes from all directions, his demons gaining strength and pulling him ever downward."
SUGA is available for pre-order and arrives March 8th.
Earlier this month, Grammy Award-winning Singer-songwriter and musician ALICIA KEYS hosted the Grammy Awards to jump-start her return to music with the release of her latest single, "Raise A Man".
Keys delivers the Bill Kirstein directed visual as she returns to her roots, sitting at the piano in a studio, pouring her heart out to her significant other.
West Coast singer-songwriter ERIC BELLINGER has dropped the sequel The Rebirth II to his 2014 LP, The Rebirth.
Serving as a double disc project, containing 32-tracks, The Rebirth II features guest appearances from Chris Brown, OG Parker, The Chicago Kid, Ne-Yo, Brittany B, Jeremih, Nipsey Hussle and more...
The Rebirth II is available on all digital music streaming platforms.
Veteran R&B Songstress KEKE WYATT teams up with her protégé KISSIE LEE on the mid-tempo track, "All the Way In" which showcases their musical chemistry and vocal prowess.
Kissie launched several singles over the past year including "It Pours" and "Close That Door".
Baltimore, Maryland duo RUFF ENDZ has released their latest single “Virtuous Woman”. The song is included on their 2018 return album Soul Brothers.
Soul Brothers is their fourth full-length album in eight years and features other singles “Don’t Leave” and “Better Man”.
Last year, RnBJunkieOfficial caught up with the duo for an exclusive to discuss the meaning behind “Virtuous Woman”, their latest album and much more. SeeHERE!
See a behind-the-scenes look of the "Virtuous Woman" video shoot below:
Chicago native SPARKLE first caught our attention with her breakout 1998 hit, “Be Careful” from her Platinum-selling self-titled debut album which features her now estranged former mentor R. Kelly. Since then the singer-songwriter released a subsequent sophomore album in 2000 entitled, Told You So, before going on a 12 year music hiatus and returning in 2012 with the single “So Bad”. Fast-forward today, Sparkle has a new single called “We Are Ready” that’s available on all digital music streaming platforms. I caught up with her for an exclusive to discuss the single, her forthcoming EP project, what motivates her and much more…
LISTEN TO “WE ARE READY” BELOW:
TERRANCE: First off, congratulations on your new single, “We Are Ready”. What has the response been like thus far?
SPARKLE: The response has been really great... Frans (friends/fans) are loving my new single “We Are Ready”, saying that it’s a great song for the time that we’re living in. Some are even saying that they play it as a morning motivation to get their day started, which is humbling for me to hear. I’ve also had men reach out to say they know it was written for women but many men can relate and the song has helped them. TERRANCE: Can you share with us the meaning behind it and how it all came together?
SPARKLE: I wanted to do a song that spoke to the time and moment of what women and people as a whole was going through in this #MeToo and #TimesUp movement. But please listen to the lyrics to get the meaning behind my new single “We Are Ready” because it tells the story.
TERRANCE: Is there an album or EP in the works? If so, what can we expect sonically?
SPARKLE: Yes! The EP has been in the works since 2017 that include other great songs. You can expect Sparkle at her best, still singing songs that have meaning and tell a story. I love story-based songs. However, I love trap music and house music, so I’ll have to find a joint that embodies ‘em.
TERRANCE: What motivates you to keep creating music these days?
SPARKLE: What motivates me these days to create music is the love for it. And just wanting to get back to what I love after taking such a long time off from it.
TERRANCE: How has social media networking changed the way you interact with fans and do things?
SPARKLE: Social media has changed the way every artist/entertainer interacts with frans because it’s instant. You post something and they can put a response up within a second. I like interacting with Frans though, no matter good or bad. But I won’t tolerate disrespect!
TERRANCE: I know you were recently spotted on stage with Toni Braxton. Talk about your connection with her.
SPARKLE: Toni is my sister; she’s been sharing advice with me since just after my career started. When I wasn’t doing music for myself, she brought me on to perform in her Las Vegas show with her. And recently she was in town performing at the Arie Crown Theatre and she called me out and I ended up on stage performing with her once again.
TERRANCE: What are your thoughts on the way social media pit Cardi B and Nicki Minaj and women in general against each other?
SPARKLE: Not just social media, but media and the world as a whole have been pitting people against one another for forever... remember the Biggie vs. Tupac situation? Look, I support both women and hope that they keep whatever beef they have in the music. TERRANCE: And do you think there’s a double standard when women speak up for themselves particularly in your industry?
SPARKLE: Of course there’s a double standard when we women speak up for ourselves. We’re labeled as bitches and in a black woman’s case, angry black women. The men however get labeled as powerful and strong.
TERRANCE: For a young Sparkle who’s just getting started in this business, what advice would you give her?
SPARKLE: The advice I’d give to my younger self and to any young person getting started in this business, is to learn the business side of things.. read up on it as much as you can, cause it’ll absolutely help you in the long haul of it. Make sure you have a great manager and team that supports and believes in you. TERRANCE: Can we expect any special appearances, tours or events in the near future?
SPARKLE: I’m hoping to tour this year. We’ve gotten requests for me to, but me and my team just wanna make sure it’s a good fit. TERRANCE: Any last words you would like to share with the readers and your fans?
SPARKLE: For my new single “We Are Ready” I am giving a portion of proceeds to a few charitable organizations that support those who’ve been affected by sexual, physical and mental abuse. So if your viewing audience knows of any great charities that I can give back to, please share with me. My team and I will get them and choose one or more that we like. Thank you to all who’ve supported me in the past and are still supporting me now.. appreciate you much.
