Fantasia's Top 10 Best Songs...

In honor of Grammy-Award winning R&B singer Fantasia’s birthday today, @RnBJunkieOfficial has compiled her top 10 songs in our latest edition of Top 10 Best Songs. Spanning over her six studio releases, the list includes notable singles, standout album cuts and honorable mention songs.

10 I’M HIS ONLY WOMAN DUET WITH JENNIFER HUDSON

From the Album: Jennifer Hudson

This soulful standout duet finds Hudson and Fantasia venting about their cheating man. Written by then newcomer Jazmine Sullivan, this song earned the pair a Grammy-nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.

09 SUMMERTIME

From the Album: Free Yourself

Fantasia first performed her rendition of this Grammy-nominated song on American Idol which was met with critical acclaim and praise. She subsequently recorded it for her debut album and it has become one of her standard songs to perform.

08 EVEN ANGELS

From the Album: Back to Me

A standout cut which features production by The Stereotypes.

07 SLEEPING WITH THE ONE I LOVE

From the Album: The Definition Of…

Written and produced by R. Kelly, this Grammy-nominated song was released as the second single.

06 GOT ME WAITING

From the Album: Free Yourself

While this song was never chosen as a single, it’s one of the standout tracks from Fantasia’s debut album. Produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael-Cox and written by then rising R&B/Pop sensation Ciara.

05 WITHOUT ME FT. KELLY ROWLAND & MISSY ELLIOTT

From the Album: Side Effects of You

This Grammy-nominated song was released as the second single and produced by Harmony Samuels and features special guests Missy Elliott and Kelly Rowland.

04 FREE YOURSELF

Fthe Album: Free Yourself

This Missy Elliott produced and Grammy-nominated song was issued as the fourth overall single and became a top 5 R&B hit.

03 TRUTH IS

From the Album: Free Yourself

Fantasia’s breakout song, peaking at No. 2 on the R&B chart and No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100’s.

02 BITTERSWEET

From the Album: Back to Me

Fantasia earned a Grammy win in 2011 for this top 10 R&B song.

01 WHEN I SEE U

From the Album: Fantasia

Released as the second single, this Grammy-nominated song became Fantasia’s first and so far only #1 single to appear on the R&B charts.

HONORABLE MENTION:

“I Made It” feat. Tye Tribbet

“When I Met You”

“Side Effects of You”

“Falling In Love Tonight”

“Two Weeks Notice”

"Get It Right"

New Music: Johntá Austin - "Love Angel" (From Upcoming Album "Love, Sex & Religion")

 

Grammy Award-winning Singer-songwriter and producer Johntá Austin returns with his first single, "Love Angel" produced by Troy Taylor and Spruill from his long-awaited debut solo album, Love, Sex & Religion, slated to arrive August 2nd via EMPIRE.

 

 

On his upcoming album, Austin adds:

 

“For me, it’s a refreshing take on R&B. I wanted to add something to the genre’s resurgence. There’s a theme of love throughout the songs. I’m continuing the feeling I always put inside the music, which is the beauty of romance. The song is about how desire is angelic.”

New Album: Daniel Caesar - "Case Study 01"

Grammy Award-winning R&B recording artist and songwriter DANIEL CAESAR has released his new album, Case Study 01.

The 10-track project features the lead single, "Love Again", which features fellow R&B singer Brandy.

CASE STUDY 01 TRACK LISTING:

1 Entropy

2 Cyanide

3 Love Again (Feat. Brandy)

4 Frontal Lobe Muzik (Feat. Pharrell)

5 Open Up

6 Restore the Feeling (Feat. Sean Leon & Jacob Collier)

7 Superposition (Feat. John Mayer)

8 Too Deep to Turn Back

9 Complexities

10 Are You Okay?

New Album: Raheem DeVaughn - "The Love Reunion"

Grammy nominated R&B/Soul Singer-songwriter RAHEEM DEVAUGHN has released his seventh studio LP The Love Reunion.

Produced by Tim Kelley, the 14-track project features the singles, "Joyful Noise (Chill AF Mix)" and the latest "Just Right".

The Love Reunion follows after DeVaughn's Decade of A Love King and is available on all digital music platforms.

New Video: Eric Roberson - "Leave It In"

Grammy nominated R&B/Soul Singer, songwriter and producer ERIC ROBERSON has released the visual to his latest single, "Leave It In".

Directed by duo Chris + Blaq who previously collaborated with Roberson on the videos "Still" and "Dealing" and features songstress Laurin Talese as the leading lady.

"Leave It In" appears on Roberson's exclusive album LNS via www.ericrobersonmusic.com

New Music: H.E.R. - "Racks" (Featuring YBN Cordae)

 

Grammy Award-winning breakout R&B/Soul star H.E.R. returns with her new single "Racks" which features rising rapper YBN Cordae on the laid-back groovy cut.

 

 

"Racks" follows after H.E.R.'s single "Hard Place" and is available on all digital music streaming platforms.

 



Classic Album Appreciation: Stephanie Mills' "Home" turns 30

On this day, 30 years ago Grammy Award-winning Singer, Songwriter and Actress STEPHANIE MILLS released her twelfth studio LP Home via MCA Records.

Home peaked at No. 5 on the R&B Album chart and produced the No. 1 R&B singles, "Something in the Way (You Make Me Feel)", "Home" and the top 10 R&B single, "Comfort of A Man".

Tell us your favorite track from this album.

Fantasia Scores Top 10 Adult R&B Hit "Enough"

 

Grammy Winner and American Idol alum FANTASIA released her latest single and visual for "Enough" back in May and the song has caught Urban Adult Contemporary listeners and this week the song has peaked at No. 9 on the chart, making it her first top 10 since "Sleeping with the One I Love" (2016).

"Enough" is the lead single from Fantasia's upcoming seventh overall album Sketchbook, which is slated to arrive next month.

In other related Fantasia news, the powerhouse singer performed this past Sunday at the 2019 BET Awards...

 

J. Holiday Announces 'Underrated' Tour + New Single "Feels Right"

Grammy nominated R&B Singer, songwriter and actor J. HOLIDAY announces the first leg of his 10-city "Underrated" tour that will kick off August 3rd in Birmingham, Alabama and wrap up September 6th in Indianapolis, Indiana.

THE UNDERRATED TOUR DATES:

August 3 - Birmingham, AL
August 9 - Chicago, IL
August 17 - Columbus, OH
August 18 - Lexington, KY
August 19 - Bowling Green, KY
August 23 - Shelby, NC
August 24 - Charlotte, NC
August 29 - Cambridge, MA
September 1 - New York, NY
September 6 - Indianapolis, IN

Tickets are currently on sale.

J. Holiday recently released his latest single, "Feels Right", which you can listen HERE! from his upcoming fourth studio LP Time.

New Music: Lumi Trice - "Same Way" (Musiq Soulchild's New Group)

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter Musiq Soulchild introduces his new group LUMI TRICE which also consists of David Luke & A-Lex.

The group has released their first single, "Same Way" featuring rapper Cantrell.

LISTEN TO "SAME WAY" HERE!

Lumi Trice is gearing up to release their forthcoming debut album Dear Lumi.

New Music: Avery Wilson Releases EP "8:34"

Emerging R&B Singer-songwriter AVERY WILSON returns with his newest EP entitled, 8:34.

The 4-track set was written and produced by Wilson himself and the title was inspired by the exact time he was born.

The set includes the single "Callin".

On the project, Wilson adds:

"Everything I've been through in my life has put me in position to be everything that I am. 8:34 is my musical prime example of maturing in life, love, and self - first hand."

8:34 is available on all digital music platforms.

New Video: Intro - "That New York Shit" (Featuring Mr. Cheeks)

R&B group INTRO returns with their new single and visual, "That New York Shit" which features rapper Mr. Cheeks.

The new Summer anthem was produced by Intro member Buddy Wike and Charles "Audio Crack on the Track" Hudgins, and features the remaining members of Intro: Clinton "Buddy" Wikes and Jeff Sanders. Member Kenny Greene passed in 2001.

SEE THE VIDEO FOR "THAT NEW YORK SHIT" HERE!

New Video: Johnny Gill - 'Soul of A Woman' (From Upcoming Album "Game Changer II")

After topping the Adult R&B chart this week, Grammy nominated R&B Soul/Vet JOHNNY GILL unveils the visual for his latest single, "Soul of A Woman".

The Chris Spencer-directed video features Emmy-Award winning actress Tiffany Haddish as Gill's leading lady.

Produced by Gregg Pagani, "Soul of a Woman" is the lead single from Gill's upcoming eighth studio LP Game Changer II which serves as the sequel to his acclaimed 2014 Game Changer album via J Skillz/Kalvary Records.

New Video: Ryélle Returns With Drake-Inspired Single 'Last Call'

Following the success of Ryélle 2018 debut single “Swim”, she has released her second single “Last Call”. The emerging R&B singer-songwriter shares the song's official Judlin Civil-directed music video. Heavily inspired by Drake's "Marvin’s Room," “Last Call” is a cautionary tale of a drunken lover trying to reach their significant other to no avail.

On the song/visual, Ryélle adds:

"This song was actually written over three years ago, but the storyline is pretty timeless. Every girl can relate to this and the frustration of dealing with a guy who is just not good for them. The video was easy to come up with since the song tells its own story. We shot for 16 hours straight, overnight at that! But not by choice. We got kicked out of our first location and spent hours looking for a new one. In the end, it worked out and I'm very pleased with how we told the story. I hope this song can serve as strength to anyone in a similar situation."

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RnB Junkie's 2nd Annual Black Music Month Giveaway

 

Instructions:

 MUST like ‘The Official RnB Junkie’ Page on Facebook HERE! and answer all 11 questions correctly for a chance to win a physical copy from the discography of the artists above. Submit answers to ‘The Official RnB Junkie’ via FB Messenger.

 

Winner will be selected at random and announced on Sunday, June 30th!

 

What legendary band did Jimi Hendrix play guitar for during their 1964 tour?

 

Who is the first band to score a top 50 hit in six consecutive decades on billboard hot 100’s?

 

What was the name of Prince’s father band that he was named after?

 

What genre did Prince win his Oscar?

 

What was the first Motown album to reach number 1 on Billboard's Album Charts?

 

Who was the first artist signed to Motown?

 

What was the first hit for Motown to reach number 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart?

 

What was the original name of Motown records?

 

Who dubbed Aretha Franklin the Queen of Soul?

 

Where was Aretha Franklin born?

 

Who taught Aretha Franklin how to play the piano?



Johnny Gill Scores #1 Adult R&B Hit "Soul of A Woman"

 

 

Grammy nominated R&B/Soul Vet JOHNNY GILL scores his sixth overall No. 1 R&B single, "Soul of a Woman". Gill's first No. 1 since 2016's "This One's For Me And You" which features his group New Edition.

  

STREAM "SOUL OF A WOMAN" BELOW:



 

"Soul of a Woman" is described as classic Johnny Gill and serves as the lead single from his upcoming untitled eighth studio LP.

New Video: Jagged Edge - Closest Thing to Perfect (From Upcoming Album "A Jagged Love Story")

Grammy nominated R&B group JAGGED EDGE returns with the visual for their latest single, "Closest Thing to Perfect", which shows an array of scenes from female dancers, ATV riders and the men singing their hearts out in an abandon building.

"Closest Thing to Perfect" is the lead single from Jagged Edge's upcoming double album, A Jagged Love Story, slated for a July 15 release.

New Music: Gallant - "Sharpest Edges"

Grammy nominated R&B recording artist GALLANT returns with his new single, "Sharpest Edges".

The Stint-produced song follows after Gallant's T-Pain assisted remix "Gentleman" and acclaimed 2016 debut LP Ology.

On the song, Gallant adds:

"There are two sides to every coin - a bunch of caskets buried underneath every vacation home. I had problems with depression for a long time because even though you get to choose your own outlook on life, it's hard sometimes to ignore the bad shit, the mistakes you made and the things you could have done better. It's easier to admit the world is full of sharp edges - and to make a goal to have as many close calls as you can."

Jacquees Announces Upcoming Sophomore Album "Round II"

The self-proclaimed King of R&B, JACQUEES took to social media to announce his sophomore project, Round II, slated for July 19.

Round II features "Who's" and the Lil Baby collaborative single, "Your Peace".

Round II follows after Jacquees debut album 4275.

Marco McKinnis Shares New EP "E'Merse"

Rising Virginia-native R&B recording artist MARCO MCKINNIS shares his new EP E'Merse via Republic Records.

The 6-track project features the single, "Deep"

E'Merse follows after McKinnis soul stirring debut EP Underground.

20 Years Ago: 702 Released Self-titled Sophomore Album

On this day, 20 years ago, 702 released their Platinum-selling Self-titled sophomore album via Motown Records, which peaked at No. 7 on the R&B Album chart.

702 features the empowering female anthem, "Where My Girls At?", "You Don't Know" and "Gotta Leave".

Tell us what's your favorite track.

New Music: Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men - "Left Right"

SHAWN STOCKMAN of the Legendary and Grammy Award-winning group Boyz II Men delivers his latest solo single, "Left Right".

"Left Right" was produced by Tim Kelley and follows after Stockman's 2018 debut solo EP Shawn which features the groovy "Feelin Lil Som'n."

New Music: Sidibe - "Hold Your Breath"

Los Angeles-based Singer/Songwriter SIDIBE has released her latest single, "Hold Your Breath" on all digital streaming outlets.

Co-written and Produced by Nico Hartikainan (Justin Bieber), the single follows after Sidibe's singles "Complacent Love" and "You're Still the One" (Shania Twain cover).

Stream "Hold Your Breath" HERE!

Ciara Announces Intimate "Beauty Marks Tour"

Grammy Award-winning Entertainer CIARA has announced the "Beauty Marks Tour" in support of her recently released seventh studio LP Beauty Marks.

The tour kicks off this fall and there will be additional dates added later.

BEAUTY MARKS TOUR DATES:

September 13 - Puyallup, WA, Washington State Fair Events Center

September 17 - Los Angeles, CA, The Wiltern

September 24 - Houston, TX, House of Blues

September 26 - Atlanta, GA, CenterStage

October 1 - New York, NY, Sony Hall

October 4 - Chicago, IL, Park West

New Video: B5 - Wave (From Upcoming EP "New Jacksons")

 

A couple of weeks after marking their return to music with the announcement of a new project, veteran R&B group B5 return with the visual for the project’s first single “Wave”.

 

 

This is the group’s first offering from their upcoming EP New Jacksons.

 

 

This is the group’s first new song since “Do That” which was released last year. That followed a lengthy hiatus which saw them not release any music for five years after departing Motown Records.

New Music: Jay Columbus - Turn Off the Lights

 

Rising independent R&B recording artist JAY COLUMBUS has released his single, “Turn Off the Lights”, which features DeAnte Haggerty-Willis on guitar and serves as the lead single from his upcoming EP Anywhere But Here slated for a September 7^th release, with a release concert in Baltimore, MD.
 
LISTEN TO "TURN OFF THE LIGHTS" BELOW:

 

Also on September 7^th, Jay will be releasing a second EP titled, Nowhere But Here and will be led by a single titled, “Cool Switcher” on July 11^th.

On the EP projects, Jay states:

“The two EP’s document what I believe to be the common mindsets people experience in the evolution of love. Anywhere But Here illustrates the demise and heartbreak of love, while Nowhere But Here illustrates the joy and productivity of a healthy situation, only for the cycle to come full circle by the last song. Anywhere But Here is strictly acoustic music that’s driven by guitar and vocal harmony, while Nowhere But Here is made with digital production. Both different sides of the R&B spectrum. All songs were written, produced and arranged by me.”

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Fantasia Announces Upcoming Album "Sketchbook"

 

Grammy Award-Winner & American Idol alum FANTASIA took to social media to announce her upcoming seventh studio LP Sketchbook.

 
Fantasia opens up about the project below...
 

 

Sketchbook is Fantasia's first offering of original material since 2016's The Definition Of... and features the lead single "Enough" which is currently No. 16 on the Adult R&B Chart.

 



Faith Evans Top 10 Best Songs Presented By RnBJunkieOfficial

In honor of R&B’s First Lady Faith Evans birthday today, @RnBJunkieOfficial features her top ten songs in our latest edition of Top 10 Best Songs. As a disclaimer, we’ve only listed singles for the top ten selections but also included bonus honorable mention album cuts that span over her seven studio albums, so without further ado, here’s Faith Evans Top 10 Best Songs:

10 KISSING YOU

Written and produced by Babyface, this standout song appears on the multi-platinum Waiting to Exhale Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

09 AIN’T NOBODY (REMIX) FEAT. QUEEN LATIFAH

A standout cut from Faith’s self-titled debut album and the Puffy & Chucky Mix which features rap legend Queen Latifah is the icing on the cake.

08 AGAIN

Described by Faith as a “testament”, this song was chosen as the lead single from The First Lady album and became a top 10 R&B hit. It features a sample of The Whatnauts classic, “Genuine”.

07 TEARS OF JOY

One of the standout tracks from the Grammy-nominated compilation album R&B Divas. Inspired by the hit reality show R&B Divas Atlanta, the project also includes appearances from Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johnson, KeKe Wyatt, Monifah, Kelly Price & Fantasia.

06 CAN’T BELIEVE FEAT. CARL THOMAS

First issued on Diddy’s compilation album The Saga Continues… and later on Faith’s Faithfully album, this dynamic duet earned both Faith and Carl Thomas a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.

05 LOVE LIKE THIS

Faith’s highest-charting solo single to date peaking at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 on R&B. This Grammy-nominated song was released as the lead single from her sophomore album Keep the Faith and includes a sample of the iconic band Chic’s “Chic Cheer”.

04 TRU LOVE

This song was released as the final single from The First Lady album and while not as successful as previous singles, it has held up well in her repertoire based on vocal delivery.

03 SOON AS I GET HOME

Produced by Chucky Thompson, this song is amongst Faith’s most signature tracks. When faced with the possibility of loneliness, she promises and apologizes to her significant other for her wrongdoing.

02 YOU USED TO LOVE ME

Faith’s gold-selling solo single to the world as a singer from her self-titled debut album. Combining elements of Hip Hop Soul, this song cemented her impact on the subgenre of contemporary R&B music.

01 I LOVE YOU

Released as the third single from Faith’s Grammy-nominated third album Faithfully, this song became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #2 on R&B. Originally intended for Jennifer Lopez who co-wrote the song passed on it and the rest is history.

HONORABLE MENTION:

"Never Gonna Let You Go"
“Lay With You” El DeBarge featuring Faith Evans

“Gone Already”

“Mesmerized”

“Just Burnin” (Burnin’ Up Remix) featuring Diddy & Freeway

“Right Here”

BONUS - HONORABLE MENTION ALBUM CUTS:

“Caramel Kisses” featuring 112

“You Are My Joy” (Interlude)

“Life Will Pass You By”

“Tears Away” (Interlude)

“He Is”

“Reasons”