H.E.R. Releases Full-Length "I Used to Know Her" Project

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter H.E.R. has released a combination of her first two 2018 EP's: I Used to Know Her: The Prelude and I Used to Know Her: Part 2 along with new additions "Something Keeps Holding Me Back" and "Good to Me".

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Gallant Releases New Video "Sleep On It" Co-Starring Ginuwine

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter GALLANT has released the visual for his latest confessional slow jam, "Sleep On It", which co-stars R&B vet Ginuwine: See HERE!

"Sleep On It" follows after Gallant's "Sharpest Edges" & "Crimes".

Justine Skye Releases New EP "Bare With Me"

Emerging R&B singer-songwriter JUSTINE SKYE delivers her latest EP, Bare With Me, which she declares her most honest music of her career, touching on relationships, insecurities, yearning and fear.

 

The six-track Contemporary R&B/Afrobeat-influence project serves as her first independent release since leaving Roc Nation earlier in the year and features the lead single "Maybe".

 

On her switch to being an independent artist, Skye adds:

 “Normally, when you’re not with a label and you’re trying to be an artist in the past…it was like impossible. Now, it’s good for you. Now you can really, really dive into your true self, you don’t have so many suits on top of you telling you what you need to do.”

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Johnny Gill Announces Upcoming Album "Game Changer II"

Grammy nominated Veteran R&B vocalist JOHNNY GILL has announced the upcoming sequel release of his eighth studio LP, Game Changer II via Kavalry Records for September 6.

The 11-track project includes the No. 1 Adult R&B Hit "Soul of a Woman" and features guest appearances from Shelia E, Carlos Santana, Kevon Edmonds and Ralph Tresvant who appears on the albums second single, "Perfect".

GAME CHANGER II TRACKLISTING:

1 Only One

2 Fiesta (Featuring Shelia E & Carlos Santana)

3 Soul of a Woman

4 Perfect (Featuring Ralph Tresvant)

5 Bed on Fire

6 Best Thing

7 Favorite Girl

8 Lose a Lover, Keep a Friend

9 That's My Baby

10 Home (Featuring Kevon Edmonds)

11 So Hard

Game Changer II is available for Pre-order HERE!

New Video: The Bonfyre (Featuring 6lack) - "U Say"

Rising Singer-songwriter THE BONFYRE has released the visual for her 6LACK-assisted new single, "U Say".

See HERE!

The Bonfyre is gearing up to hit the road with Fantasia, Robin Thicke & Tank on The Sketchbook Tour visit www.fantasiaofficial.com for more details.

New Video: Salaam Remi (Featuring Jimmy Cozier) - "You Know That I Want You"

Record producer and songwriter SALAAM REMI teams up with R&B vocalist JIMMY COZIER on the latest groove, "You Know That I Want You" and it's accompanying video:

"You Know That I Want You" comes courtesy of Remi's independent label Louder Than Life.

New Music: Louis York - Don't You Forget (From Upcoming Debut Album "American Griots")

LOUIS YORK which consists of super producers and songwriters Claude Kelly & Chuck Harmony delivers their latest groove, "Don't You Forget".

"Don't You Forget" is available on all digital download and streaming platforms and is set to appear on the duo's upcoming debut album, American Griots on October 18.

New Album: SUCH - "Wide Nose, Full Lips"



Singer-songwriter and Colorado native SUCH returns with her third LP Wide Nose, Full Lips, which showcases the songstress embracing her love for self and her sexuality after years of feeling devalued for her "look" in adolescent.

 

The 10-track project features the sensual and sultry lead single, "Before Dark".

 

 

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New Video: Ashanti - Pretty Little Thing

Grammy Award-winning Singer/songwriter ASHANTI has released the visual for her latest Afrobeat-inspired single, "Pretty Little Thing".
 

 

 

New Music: Joe Little of The Rude Boys - When I Think Of You

JOE LITTLE of The Rude Boys delivers his latest single "When I Think of You".

Listen/Stream HERE!

Produced and written by Joe Little III, Wade C. Long & Marc Jenkins, the piano driven-ballad is dedicated to Joe Little's wife who passed away in 2016.

Watch the teaser video below:

New Album: Lyfe Jennings - 777

R&B Singer-songwriter LYFE JENNINGS returns with his seventh studio LP 777 which features the lead single/visual "Accusing Me".

SEE HERE!

The 16-track project features guest appearances from Bobby V., Algebra Blessett, Tank & Boosie.

777 follows after Jennings 2015 album, Tree of Lyfe.

New Album: Raphael Saadiq - "Jimmie Lee"

Grammy Award-winning record producer, singer and musician RAPHAEL SAADIQ has released his first album in eight years, Jimmie Lee, which he describes as deeply personal and his most ambitious work to date musically, tackling the everyday struggle of addiction and incarceration which he witnessed from his own brother.

Self-produced by Saadiq himself, the 13-track project features appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Brook D Leau, Rob Bacon & more...

Jimmie Lee includes the singles, "So Ready", "Glory to the Veins" and the top 10 Adult R&B Hit "Something Keeps Calling".

New Music: Fantasia Feat. T-Pain - PTSD (From Upcoming Album "Sketchbook")

After FANTASIA just announced her "Sketchbook" tour with Robin Thicke, Tank and The Bonfyre, the songstress has released the second single "PTSD", which features rapper T-Pain from her upcoming seventh overall album, Sketchbook.

Listen HERE!

On the song, Fantasia adds:

“This was a much edgier song for me but one that I felt was needed on the Sketchbook album. Many people have experienced disappointment in the pursuit of love, but refuse to let one bad experience dictate their entire outlook on love and romance overall.”

"PTSD" follows after the lead single "Enough" which is currently No. 2 on the Adult R&B Chart.

Classic Vibes: After 7's Self-titled Debut Album turns 30...

AFTER 7 which originally consisted of brothers Melvin & Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell released their Platinum-selling self-titled debut album 30 years ago on this day via Virgin Records.

The album peaked at No. 5 on the R&B chart and includes the No. 1 R&B singles, "Ready or Not" and "Can't Stop", both peaking at No. 7 and No. 6 on the Billboard Pop chart respectively, plus the singles, "Heat of the Moment" & "Don't Cha' Think".

RnBJunkieOfficial recently caught up with Kevon Edmonds & Keith Mitchell for an exclusive interview where they discussed their debut album. See HERE!

New Music: TheRealShakar - Ebony Eyes (Rick James & Smokey Robinson Cover)

Vocalist THEREALSHAKAR shares his cover of Rick James & Smokey Robinson 1983 classic, "Ebony Eyes" which honors the two gentlemen of song.

On the cover, TheRealShakar adds:

"I do this for the love because I have done many other things, for many other reasons, and they were not as rewarding as living what everyone else would call a dream. I present to you my cover of Ebony Eyes (In the style of Rick James + Friend)."

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Brandy Scores Top 10 Adult R&B Hit "Love Again" with Daniel Caesar

Grammy Award-winning singer and actress BRANDY teamed up with DANIEL CAESAR on the infectious love ballad "Love Again" from Caesar's recently released album Case Study 01 and will appear on Brandy's upcoming project.

This week the song jumped from No. 11 and climbed to No. 9 on the Adult R&B chart.

Raphael Saadiq's Top 10 Best Songs (Solo) ...Presented by RnBJunkieOfficial



Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician RAPHAEL SAADIQ will be releasing his new album Jimmie Lee this Friday (Aug 23rd) and it's a great time to look back on his past musical contributions as he continue on his journey. RnBJunkieOfficial compiled his top 10 best songs from his four albums and soundtrack features.

10 MOVIN' DOWN THE LINE

From the Album: Stone Rollin'

Another Motown-inspired sound, this standout single showcases how masterful Saadiq is vocally.

09 RAY RAY THEME (FEATURING JOI)

From the Album: Ray Ray

Saadiq teamed up with onetime Lucy Pearl replacement Joi on this Shaft-inspired funk gem.

08 STAYING IN LOVE

From the Album: The Way I See It

Paying homage to the Motown sound, this standout upbeat song is sure to make Stevie Wonder proud.

07 STILL RAY

From the Album: Instant Vintage

This piano and guitar-driven standout cut samples Dr. Dre's "Still D.R.E.".

06 LOVE THAT GIRL

From the Album: The Way I See It

This infectious Motown-inspired song served as the lead single and secured Saadiq a Grammy nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category.

05 GOOD MAN

From the Album: Stone Rollin'

Featuring rap vocal contribution from Taura Stinson, this Grammy nominated song explores lost love and betrayal.

04 NEVER GIVE YOU UP (FEATURING STEVIE WONDER & CJ HILTON)

From the Album: The Way I See It

Saadiq collaborated with music legend Stevie Wonder (on harmonica) and then rising musician CJ Hilton on this groove. The song also secured the talented trio of musicians a Grammy nomination. 

03 GET INVOLVED (FEATURING Q-TIP)

From the Album: The PJ's Original Soundtrack

Often described as Prince-inspired, this upbeat track features Hip Hop artist Q-Tip and samples elements from The Intruder's "I'll Always Love My Mama".

02 BE HERE (FEATURING D'ANGELO)

From the Album: Instant Vintage

Released as the second single from Saadiq's critically acclaimed debut solo LP, this Grammy nominated song found his collaboration with fellow Soul singer D'Angelo to be a smooth, stand out cut.

01 ASK OF YOU

From the Album: Higher Learning Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Saadiq's breakout debut solo single which peaked at No. 19 on the Hot 100's chart and No. 2 on the R&B chart. His one-timed group Lucy Pearl sampled the song on "Lucy Pearl's Way" and more recently rapper Wale and singer Jeremih sampled it on "On Chill".

HONORABLE MENTION:

1 Stone Rollin'

2 Let's Take a Walk

3 100 Yard Dash

4 Radio

5 Something Keeps Calling

6 Day Dreams

BONUS - HONORABLE MENTION ALBUM CUTS:

1 It's a Shame

2 Just One Kiss (Featuring Joss Stone)

3 Sometimes

4 Skyy, Can You Feel Me

5 Calling

6 Detroit Girl

7 Boomerang (Featuring Marcus Miller)

Fantasia Announces "The Sketchbook Tour" with Robin Thicke, Tank & The Bonfyre

Grammy winner and American Idol alum FANTASIA will be embarking on The Sketchbook Tour in support of her upcoming album of the same name, Sketchbook.

The tour will feature R&B vets Robin Thicke, Tank and emerging artist The Bonfyre and will be stopping in 26 cities across America.

Visit www.fantasiaofficial.com for more details.

Bridget Kelly Releases New EP "The Great Escape"

Singer-songwriter BRIDGET KELLY returns with her 5-track EP The Great Escape via her own independent label Hazmat33.

Hear the lead single "Lucky You" HERE!

The Great Escape follows after Kelly's 2018 debut album, Reality Bites.

New Music: Johnny Gill (Featuring Ralph Tresvant) - Perfect

Grammy nominated R&B vocalist JOHNNY GILL returns with his new single "Perfect" which features his New Edition bandmate Ralph Tresvant.

"Perfect" follows after Gill's No. 1 Adult R&B hit, "Soul of A Woman" and will appear on his upcoming album, Game Changer II.

New Video: J. Brown - "Give It 2 U"

Rising R&B singer J. BROWN delivers the visual for his latest single "Give It 2 U".

 

Directed by Roe Dayzon, the mid-tempo jam is currently No. 24 on the Adult R&B chart and was produced by Quaid and written by Jayson Echo and Charles Farrar.
 

 

On the song, J. Brown adds:

 

“I am beyond excited to see my new single climbing up the charts with such speed. It is a blessing to be supported by my fans, radio programmers around the world and folks just playing my music...it’s a beautiful feeling that is hard to explain."

 

"Give It 2 U" follows after Brown's first top 10 Billboard hit, "Sunrise, Sunset".

 

 

PJ Morton Announces "Paul" North American Tour

Grammy Award-winning record producer, musician and singer PJ MORTON, who just released his sixth studio LP Paul, has announced the North American leg of his tour in support of the album.

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Tickets for the Paul Tour go on sale to the general public August 16th, but be the first to access tickets by visiting and signing up to: www.pjmortonmusic.com

New Music: Ashanti - "Pretty Little Thing" (Featuring Afro B)

Grammy Award-winning Singer-songwriter, actress and businesswoman ASHANTI returns with her latest uptempo, Reggae-inspired track "Pretty Little Thing" which features Afro B.



Ashanti recently launched her swimwear collection with U.K. retailer PrettyLittleThing.

New Music: Tamika Scott of Xscape Encourages Your Storm Is "Almost Over"

TAMIKA SCOTT of the multi-platinum selling R&B group Xscape returns with her inspiring, motivating and encouraging new single, "Almost Over".

"Almost Over" follows after Scott's promo single "Tonite", which she released earlier in the year.

PJ Morton Releases New Album "Paul"

Grammy Award-winning Record producer, songwriter and singer PJ MORTON has released his latest LP entitled, Paul.

The 10-track project features appearances by Jazmine Sullivan, Tobe Nwigwe, Rapsody, Angela Rye and JoJo who assists Morton on the duet "Say So" which has been impacting Urban radio. 

Paul also includes the singles "Yearning for Your Love" and "Ready".

On the album title, Morton adds:

"Everybody calls me PJ, but I came into this world as Paul. That struck me as the perfect title for this album because Paul is the purest form of who I am."

New Music: Mary J. Blige - "Know"

Grammy Award-winning Hip Hop Soul Queen/Actress MARY J. BLIGE delivers her Empowering latest single, "Know".

LISTEN HERE!

"Know" follows after Blige's Nas-assisted single "Thriving", which the pair are currently on a joint tour.

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New Video: Ari Lennox - "BMO"

Emerging R&B Singer-songwriter ARI LENNOX has released the sultry visual for her latest single, "BMO" from her critically-acclaimed debut LP Shea Butter Baby via Dreamville Records.

 

 

Released as the third single, "BMO" follows after "Up Late" and the title track which is currently No. 12 on the Adult R&B chart.

 

New Music: Thaddeus Dixon - "Body On Me" (Featuring Marley Waters)

Record producer, musician and songwriter THADDEUS DIXON (Meghan Trainor, Bryson Tiller, Teedra Moses), has released his latest single, "Body On Me" which features contributing assistance from Marley Waters.

On the song, Dixon adds:

"We worked hard on this for you. Definitely a Summer vibe and all year mood."

New Video: Teyana Taylor - "How You Want It?" (Featuring King Combs)

Singer-songwriter TEYANA TAYLOR returns with her latest single and video, "How You Want It?" which features rapper King Combs.

The self-directed visual pay homage to the 90s/early 2000s video vibes.

"How You Want It?" follows after Taylor's "Issues/Hold On" from her K.T.S.E. project.

Eric Roberson Announces the Music Fan First 10th Anniversary Tour

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter and record producer ERIC ROBERSON has announced the 10th anniversary tour of his sixth album, Music Fan First.

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On the tour, Roberson adds:

"Creating Music Fan First was all about forgetting the rules of making music and focusing on chasing a feeling. Me and the band are bringing a new show and more importantly that feeling with the Music Fan First 10th Anniversary Tour."

New Music: Raphael Saadiq - So Ready (From Upcoming Album "Jimmie Lee")

Grammy Award-winning record producer, songwriter and singer RAPHAEL SAADIQ delivers his latest offering, "So Ready" from his upcoming LP Jimmie Lee which arrives August 23.

The funkier quicker-paced single, "So Ready" follows after "Something Keeps Calling" and "Glory to the Veins" and is written from the perspective of an addict.

Lloyd Announces the "Unplugged" Tour

R&B Singer-songwriter LLOYD has announced his upcoming 'Unplugged' tour for the Fall to support his latest album, Tru.

The seven-city 'Unplugged' tour kicks off October 23rd in New York and will make stops in other major cities such as Washington D.C., Atlanta & Chicago before wrapping up in Los Angeles, CA on November 17th.

SEE THE "UNPLUGGED" TOUR DATES BELOW:

October 23 - New York, NY

October 24 - Wilmington, DE

October 26 - Washington, D.C.

October 27 - Atlanta, GA

November 13 - Chicago, IL

November 15 - San Francisco, CA

November 17 - Los Angeles, CA

New Music: Bridget Kelly - Lucky You (From Upcoming EP "The Great Escape")

Singer-songwriter BRIDGET KELLY returns with her new single, "Lucky You".

"Lucky You" is the lead single from Kelly's  upcoming EP The Great Escape set to drop August 16th.

Last year Kelly released her independent debut album, Reality Bites, after parting ways with Roc Nation.

Johnta Austin Releases Debut Album "Love, Sex & Religion"

Grammy Award-winning Singer/songwriter JOHNTA AUSTIN who has written for Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige in the past, debuts his Love, Sex & Religion project which features the lead single and visual "Love Angel".

Love, Sex & Religion features production from frequent collaborators Jermaine  Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox and Troy Taylor.

New Album: The Colleagues - "Another Love Story"

Production duo THE COLLEAGUES which consists of Karl "KP" Powell & Harrison Johnson has released their collaborative project, Another Love Story.

The 7-track project features appearances from Raheem DeVaughn, The Hamiltones, Devon Culture, Rob Hill Sr., Devvon Terrell & VEDO and includes the singles, "Belongs 2 You" & the most recent, "C4".

Another Love Story is available on all digital download and streaming platforms.

New Video: BJ the Chicago Kid - "Time Today"

 

Grammy nominated recording artist BJ THE CHICAGO KID who recently released his sophomore LP 1123, has dropped the sultry visual to his single, "Time Today", which co-stars model and media personality Scottie Beam as his leading lady.

 

 

On the song, BJ adds:

 

“This is the song that you play when you finally have time, the song you play as you imagine having the time and the song you send to that loved one to prepare for that time. This song simply lets that person know that they’re never forgotten about.”