New Music: Tank - "Can't Let It Show"

Five-time Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter Tank has released his new heartfelt single "Can't Let It Show".

Written & Produced by Tank, the emotional track which samples "This Woman's Work" originally by Kate Bush and later by Maxwell serves as the lead single from Tank's upcoming tenth studio album via his imprint label R&B Money/Atlantic.

"Can't Let It Show" is available on all streaming platforms.

Tank · Can't Let It Show

New Music: Lil' Mo Returns with "Broken Heart"

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter Lil' Mo returns with her new single entitled "Broken Heart", available on all streaming platforms.

The powerhouse vocalist took to social media adding:

"Pain hits different. Some things I can't explain, so I sing about it. I want to personally send my sincere prayers of peace that surpasses all understanding. From my heart, with love and kindest regards to Vanessa Bryant & Lauren London. I have empathy and this is my WHY."

New Video: Chloe x Halle - "Ungodly Hour"

Sister duo Chloe x Halle have released the official video to their song "Ungodly Hour".

Produced by Disclosure, the track appears on their sophomore album of the same-name which was released last year.

Ungodly Hour is nominated at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony which airs Sunday, March 14, 2021, in the categories: Best Progressive R&B Album, Best R&B For "Do It" & Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Wonder What She Thinks of Me".

Teddy Riley, Marsha Ambrosius, Kem & More to Be Featured on TV One's UNCENSORED

TV One announced the spring lineup of its original, critically-acclaimed auto-biographical series UNCENSORED, with all-new episodes premiering on Sunday, March 21 at 10 p.m. ET/9C.

 

UNCENSORED, explores the lives of your favorite personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success, and obstacles they've faced throughout their careers. This season profiles Teddy Riley, Marsha Ambrosius, Donnie McClurkin, Kem, Remy Ma, Mona Scott Young, Lisa Leslie, and Jaleel White.

 

Airdates of TV One's upcoming new episodes of UNCENSORED are detailed below:

Teddy Riley premieres Sunday, March 21 at 10pm ET/9c

Mona Scott-Young premieres Sunday, March 28 at 10pm ET/9c

Donnie McClurkin premieres Sunday, April 4 at 10pm ET/9c

Kem premieres Sunday, April 11 at 10pm ET/9c

Remy Ma premieres Sunday, April 18 at 10pm ET/9c

Marsha Ambrosius premieres Sunday, April 25 at 10pm ET/9c

Lisa Leslie premieres Sunday, May 2 at 10pm ET/9c

Jaleel White premieres Sunday, May 9 at 10pm ET/9c

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New Music: Miya Guggs - "Situationships"

 

Rising Singer-songwriter Miya Guggs has released her brand new single entitled "Situationships" on all streaming platforms.

Produced by (ProdRicci) and written by Guggs, the song serves as the lead single to her forthcoming debut EP Patterns via TopNotch Music.

About the song, Guggs adds:

"The song tells the story of a person trying to manage emotions and expectations in a relationship. I was on Twitter one day and one of the topics that was really trending was situationships, and I was like I can talk about that because I’ve experienced that. So I kind of put my little take on it – my little two cents and it became something really cool."

miyaguggs · Situationships Produced by(ProdRicci)

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See the official video HERE

New Video: Jordin Sparks - "You Still Think of Me"

American Idol alum and Grammy nominated recording artist Jordin Sparks shares the official video to her latest single "You Still Think of Me".

Produced by Marc "Schmarx" Schneider, Sparks describes the song as emotionally intense, haunting, redemptive and healing at the same time.

See the Sean Alexander-directed visuals HERE

30 Years Ago Whitney Houston topped the Billboard Hot 100's Chart with "All the Man that I Need"

30 years ago today the Legendary Whitney Houston topped the Billboard Hot 100's and R&B Singles Charts respectively with her power ballad "All the Man that I Need".

Originally recorded by Linda Clifford in 1982, Houston recorded her version for her multi-platinum selling 1990 album I'm Your Baby Tonight via Arista Records which was produced by Narada M. Walden and released as the second single.

"All the Man that I Need" remains Houston's 4th biggest Hot 100 hit.

Adina Howard's Shelved Sophomore Album "Welcome to Fantasy Island" Arrives Digitally

After Adina Howard released her 1995 Gold-selling debut album Do You Wanna Ride? via Elektra Records, which features the Gold-selling hit single "Freak Like Me", she started working on her sophomore album titled Welcome to Fantasy Island.

Originally set for a July 1997 release, the album included the top 40 R&B hit "(Freak) And You Know It" and the now cult classic "T-Shirt & Panties", but despite this, the album was pushed back by her label several times due to creative differences and conflict with Elektra's then label head Sylvia Rhone until it was eventually shelved.

Rhino Records recently acquired the rights to the critically acclaimed album and released it for the first time-ever in it's original form on digital platforms.

New Music: Shirley Murdock - "People Get Ready" (Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions Cover)

Legendary R&B/Gospel Singer-songwriter Shirley Murdock returns with her first single of 2021, "People Get Ready", available on all digital platforms.

The timeless social and political awareness anthem was composed by Curtis Mayfield and first released by The Impressions in 1965. Since then, the song has been recorded by countless artists and Shirley Murdock is the latest to share her interpretation of the gospel-influenced track.

See the Official Lyric Video

RnBJunkieOfficial recently caught up with Murdock for an Exclusive Interview to discuss the song, her upcoming project, musical journey and much more. See HERE

Def Jam to Release the Deluxe Edition to NeYo's Debut Album "In My Own Words" for 15th Anniversary

In honor of the 15th anniversary of the 2X platinum In My Own Words by R&B veteran NE-YO, UMe/Def Jam will be releasing a digital deluxe version of the album as well as two live acoustic performances of the hit singles from the project “So Sick” and “Sexy Love,” live from The Compound in Atlanta.

UMe/Def Jam/Motown are also releasing a documentary about the fifteen years of NE-YO’s life since the groundbreaking album that catapulted him into superstardom. The documentary touches on his relationship with his wife, performing at George Floyd’s Funeral, and his inspiration for making art.

Prior to the album release, NE-YO made his name in the industry as a writer wunderkind penning hits for Mario and Rihanna, among others. This album represented a departure from his behind the scenes work and signified him stepping out into the spotlight.

The In My Own Words Anniversary Edition digital deluxe arrives February 26 and will feature six bonus tracks including previously retail exclusive track “Girlfriend,” “Stay (Remix),” which was released on the Japanese version of In My Own Words, two instrumentals (“So Sick” and “When You’re Mad”), and the acoustic versions of “So Sick,” and “Sexy Love.”

New Music: Kelly Price Signs with Motown Gospel for "Grace"

Nine-time Grammy nominated Powerhouse vocalist Kelly Price has released her new single entitled "Grace" via Motown Gospel and her imprint label Sang Girl!, Inc.

Written & Produced by Price & Rodney East, "Grace" serves as the lead single from her upcoming Gospel EP of the same-name which arrives on all streaming platforms on April 2, 2021 and is available for Pre-order.

About the project, Price adds:

“Whatever side of me that people have loved through the years, be it R&B or gospel, they are going to get all of that on this album. I let my team know that I needed to get back to work to finish this project and get my message out. I couldn’t imagine going through 2020 without having a foundation of faith and a strong belief in God.”

See the accompanying lyric video for "Grace" HERE

New Video: Kelly Rowland - 'Flowers' + Releases New EP "K"

Grammy winner Kelly Rowland shares the visual to her uplifting song entitled "Flowers".

About the song, Rowland adds: 

"As soon as I heard ‘Flowers’ there was something about it that made my heart pour out of my chest. I think that it was so many things. I was thinking about my mother, and I was thinking about people who I know personally who I probably don’t acknowledge enough. It was making sure I remember. After recording this, I called those people that I absolutely love and are close to and I told them how I felt about them. Oftentimes we hear so many people say, you don’t want to give people their flowers once they’re gone. That is one way of saying it, but you just want to tell people how you feel about them, how much you appreciate them, how much you love them."

See the official video for "Flowers" HERE

"Flowers" follows after Rowland's singles "Black Magic", "Hitman" & "Crazy" and appears on her new EP K, available on all digital and streaming platforms.

New Video: Leela James - "Complicated"

Acclaimed Soulstress Leela James shares the official video to her latest single "Complicated".

See the Baby Boy-inspired visual HERE

Produced by Rex Rideout, the soulful track serves as the lead single to James' upcoming seventh studio album.

"Complicated" is available on all streaming platforms.

New Music: Bobby V. Releases Single & Visual "Reply"

Grammy nominated R&B Singer, songwriter and actor Bobby V. has released his first official single and video of 2021 entitled "Reply".

The self-produced mid-tempo track serves as the lead single from his upcoming project Appetizer via his independent imprint label Veltree Music Group.

See the Melinda Santiago-directed visual HERE

Lauryn Hill's "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" Album Goes Diamond

The Recording Industry of America (RIAA) has announced Singer/Rapper Lauryn Hill's debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill has officially joined the "Diamond Club" with record sales exceeding 10 million copies or more.

Originally released on August 25, 1998 via Ruffhouse/Columbia Records, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill topped the Billboard Hot 200 and R&B Albums charts respectively and includes the No. 1 hit single "Doo Wop (That Thing)" and follow-up singles "Ex-Factor" & "Everything Is Everything".

Hill went on to win 4 Grammys at the 1999 Grammy ceremony in the categories: Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Best R&B Album and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the first album by a female Hip Hop artist to be Diamond-certified.

Toni Braxton Scores 11th No. 1 Billboard Adult R&B Hit "Gotta Move On" ft. H.E.R.

This week Grammy Award-winning Superstar Toni Braxton topped the Billboard Adult R&B Chart with her H.E.R.-assisted song "Gotta Move On".

This ties Braxton with Alicia Keys for most No. 1's on the chart with 11.

Produced by Soundz & Paul Boutin, "Gotta Move On" appears on Braxton's tenth overall album Spell My Name which also includes the singles "Dance" & "Do It" via Island Records.

"Gotta Move On" joins Braxton's other No. 1's: "Hurt You" ft. Babyface, "Just Be A Man About It", "You're Makin' Me High", "Long As I Live", "Live Out Your Love" w/ Kem, "Breathe Again", "Seven Whole Days", "You Mean the World to Me", "Do It" & "Another Sad Love Song".

Kelly Rowland Announces Upcoming EP "K"

Grammy Award-winning Singer, songwriter, actress and television personality Kelly Rowland took to social media to announce her upcoming EP simply titled K.

K which features 6 original songs includes the singles "Black Magic", "Hitman" & "Crazy" arrives on all digital platforms on February 19th.

K Tracklist:

1 Flowers

2 Black Magic

3 Hitman

4 Crazy

5 Speed of Love

6 Better

Pre-save HERE

See the official video for "Black Magic" HERE

K follows after Rowland's 2019 EP The Kelly Rowland Edition.

New Video: Kem - "Live Out Your Love"

Three-time Grammy nominated R&B/Soul crooner Kem has unveiled the official video for his No. 1 hit single "Live Out Your Love".

See the sensual Gerald Plaid Isaac-directed visual HERE

"Live Out Your Love" also features Grammy Award-winning Superstar Toni Braxton and appears on his recently released album Love Always Wins.

New Music: Mario - "Luxury Love"

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter Mario delivers his latest romantic ballad "Luxury Love" across all streaming platforms.

About the song, Mario adds: 

“When people think of the word luxury they normally think of materialistic and extravagant gifts. With ‘Luxury Love,’ I wanted to highlight that the act of love is the luxury itself. Whatever your love language is, express that. Luxury is an experience. It’s the outward expression of that language. A consistent ode to that language.”

"Luxury Love" follows after Mario's 2020 debut EP Closer to Mars which includes the singles "Closer", "Mars" & "Pretty Mouth Magick".

New Album: Donell Jones - "100% Free"

R&B vet Donell Jones returns with his seventh overall studio album 100% Free via his independent label Candyman, Inc.

The project includes seven original songs and features the leadoff single "Karma (Payback)".

100% Free follows after Jones' 2013 album Forever and is available on all major streaming platforms.

Calvin Richardson Releases Latest Single "Be Your Friend"

Three-time Grammy nominated R&B Singer, songwriter and record producer Calvin Richardson has released his latest single "Be Your Friend" which appears on his eighth studio album Gold Dust.

"Be Your Friend" follows after Richardson's previous singles "If You're Thinking About Leaving" & "Let Me Love On You".

RnBJunkieOfficial caught up with the soul crooner for an Exclusive Interview to discuss the Gold Dust album. See HERE

New Music: Mýa - "Forever My Love"

Just in time for Valentine's, Grammy Award-winning Superstar Mya has released her new single "Forever My Love".

The intimate track was produced by frequent collaborator MyGuyMars & Khirye and is available on all digital services.

"Forever My Love" follows after Mya's recently released single "Just Call My Name", "I Deserve It" & "You Got Me, Pt. II".

New Music: Leela James - "Complicated"

Acclaimed R&B and soul Singer-songwriter Leela James returns with her first song of 2021 entitled "Complicated".

Produced by frequent collaborator Rex Rideout, the soulful track follows after James' 2019 collaborative project Are You Ready? with her rock band The Truth.

"Complicated" is available on all streaming platforms.

New Video: Kelly Rowland - "Black Magic"

Grammy Award-winning Superstar Kelly Rowland has unveiled the visuals to her uplifting new song "Black Magic" which includes appearances from her two sons Titan & newborn Noah.

See the Mayowa & Emanuele Pica-directed video HERE

About the song, Rowland adds:

"'Black Magic' expresses everything there is to feel confident, feel proud of, feel encouraged by being Black. The song is a reassurance call and a reminder to keep fighting the good fight when it comes to equal rights, and justice. To me, this is a fight song. We’re continuing to put our magic forth so that we can put it on display for others to continue to see, even when they don’t want to see it. But I think they can’t help but see it because Black magic is effortless."

"Black Magic" follows after Rowland's previous singles "Hitman", "Crazy" & "Coffee" and will appear on her upcoming EP K, which drops Friday, February 19th on all streaming platforms.

Lucky Daye Releases New EP "Table For Two" w/ Ari Lennox, Queen Naija, Tiana Major9 & More

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter Lucky Daye returns with his new EP Table For Two across all major streaming platforms.

The 7-track project features guest appearances from Ari Lennox, Queen Naija, Mahalia, YEBBA, Joyce Wrice & Tiana Major9, who appears on the lead single "On Read".

Table for Two follows his 2019 acclaimed EP Painted.

New Music: Ledisi Teams with MonoNeon for "Done with the BS"

Grammy nominated Soulstress Ledisi has teamed up with Singer, songwriter, record producer and musician MonoNeon for the funky groove "Done with the BS".

See the Cody A. Banks-directed animated video HERE

Written by Ledisi, MonoNeon & Davy Nathan and produced by the latter, the infectious track follows after MonoNeon's recently released album Banana Peel On Capital Hill, available on all streaming platforms.

New Music: Tone Stith - "FWM"

R&B Singer, songwriter and musician Tone Stith has released his new single "FWM" across all digital platforms via RCA Records.

Produced by NonNative & Bordeaux, the upbeat track follows after Stith's "Devotion".

Listen to an intimate live performance of "FWM" HERE

Rhino Records to Digitally Release Tevin Campbell's "I'm Ready" Album for the First Time Ever

For the first time ever, Rhino Records will be releasing Tevin Campbell's multi platinum sophomore album I'm Ready (Expanded Edition) digitally in complete form.

The teen sensation had established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the world of soul and R&B with his 1991 debut, T.E.V.I.N. When it came time for his second effort, it was time to turn things up. Campbell did that and more, delivering a hit-packed sophomore release that went double-platinum. Not bad for a record he made at the tender age of 16! His formidable talents even attracted the attention of Prince, who worked on the release as a songwriter, producer and arranger.

I'm Ready (Expanded Edition) will be released on February 15, 2021 to all streaming services.

Pre-save/Pre-add HERE

Jam & Lewis Earns First Top 10 Billboard Adult R&B hit "He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It" ft. Babyface

Legendary Grammy Award-winning producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis recently announced plans to record for the first time as artists.

The duo teamed up with fellow Legend Babyface for the smooth and melodic track, "He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It", which reached the Top 10 on Billboard's Adult R&B Chart this week at No. 9

"He Don't Know Nothin' Bout It" follows after Jam & Lewis' previous single "Til I Found You" which features Sounds of Blackness and will appear on the duo's upcoming debut album Jam & Lewis, Vol. 1

Jazmine Sullivan Scores Top 10 Billboard Adult R&B hit "Pick Up Your Feelings"

This week Grammy nominated Powerhouse vocalist Jazmine Sullivan scored a top 10 Billboard Adult R&B Chart entry "Pick Up Your Feelings" at No. 7

In addition, "Pick Up Your Feelings" also peaked at No. 92 and No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100's and Main R&B Songs Chart respectively.

"Pick Up Your Feelings" is lifted from Sullivan's recently released project Heaux Tales via RCA which also includes the singles "Lost One" & the H.E.R.-assisted "Girl Like Me".

 

Sullivan's other top 10 entries on the Adult R&B chart include "Need U Bad", "Let It Burn", "Forever Don't Last" & "In Love with Another Man".

New Music: Louis York Pays Homage to Black Musicians of Multi-Genre's with "Theme for Black Bottom Saints"

Multi-Grammy nominated duo Louis York (Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly) has kicked off Black History Month with the release of their highly anticipated single “Theme for Black Bottom Saints.” The release of the powerful and  mesmerizing theme song also coincides with the New York Times Bestselling Author Alice Randall’s Black Bottom Saints book tour, starting in Detroit.

This ditty highlights the legacy of global icons and local idols of the Black Bottom neighborhood in Detroit. Birthed by African Americans, ”Theme for Black Bottom Saints” pays homage to the 1920s music era that produced Jazz, the Blues, Ragtime and Swing and produced legends like Bessie Smith, Count Bassie, Nat King Cole, Ruth Brown and other notables. With the recent release of Netflix’s release of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and similar broadcast specials, the welcomed resurgence of such a cherished culture proves Theme for Black Bottom Saints contributes to a much-deserved conversation on African American culture and the world. Spotify has released a Black Bottom Playlist (click here) that features some of these big names to join in the celebration.

SEE THE OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE

New Music: H.E.R. - 'Fight for You' (from the Motion Picture "Judas and the Black Messiah")

Grammy Award-winning Singer, songwriter and musician H.E.R. offers her contribution "Fight for You" to the upcoming original motion picture soundtrack to the feature film Judas and the Black Messiah which stars Daniel Kaluuya & Lakeith Stanfield.

Judas and the Black Messiah details the betrayal Fred Hampton, chairman of The Black Panther Party in the late 1960's at the hands of William O'Neal, an FBI informant.

Judas and the Black Messiah is scheduled for a February 12, 2021 release.

New Video: Ledisi - "Same Love"

Grammy nominated Soulstress Ledisi has released the official video to her latest single "Same Love". See the Ron T. Young-directed visuals HERE

"Same Love" follows after Ledisi's previous singles "Wake Up" and her chart-topping Billboard Adult R&B hit "Anything for You" and appears on her recently released ninth studio album The Wild Card.

New Music: Keyshia Cole - "I Don't Wanna Be In Love"

Four-time Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Keyshia Cole returns with her new single entitled "I Don't Wanna Be In Love" across all streaming platforms.

Produced by frequent collaborator Ron Fair, the Contemporary R&B ballad follows after Cole's recent appearance on Verzuz with Ashanti.

New Music: Trey Songz - "Brain"

Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Trey Songz has released his latest seductive slow jam entitled "Brain", which was produced by frequent collaborator Troy Taylor.

"Brain" follows after Songz' recently released 2020 album Back Home.

treysongz · Brain

J. Brown Interview: New Single "Vibe", Upcoming Sophomore EP, Views on R&B Music Today & More

 

Emerging R&B Singer-songwriter J. Brown is one to watch. Last year, he released his debut EP Forever Yours which features the Billboard top 10 hit singles "Sunrise, Sunset" & "Moon" and the top 15 "Give It 2 U". I caught up with the Detroit native to discuss his latest feel-good groove "Vibe", future music releases and much more. 

"Vibe" is available on all major streaming platforms via Mocha Music.

TERRANCE: At what age did you realize you were ready to share your gift to the world?

J. BROWN: I was raised in a very musically inclined environment. My mother was at one time, signed to Motown. And it was through her love for music that I found my passion. I started singing early, at around the age of six. I sang around my home to my parents favorite songs. When I got older, I began to sing solo in my father’s church. It was in the church that I released how powerfully, captivating my voice was. It was at those moments when I realized that I needed to share my voice with a greater audience and on a bigger platform.

TERRANCE: In three words how would you describe your sound?

J. BROWN: Smooth, soulful and unforgettable

TERRANCE: Talk about the inspiration behind your latest single "Vibe".

J. BROWN: I wrote the song “Vibe” with the hopes of putting some feel good music onto the airwaves. “Vibe” has a sound that is smooth and cool that my listeners could vibe to. I wanted to create something fresh and familiar at the same time.

TERRANCE: What was it like shooting the visuals?

J. BROWN: Shooting visuals is always interesting. It’s always fun to convey the passions and feelings of a song into a visual context.

TERRANCE: Can we expect an album or new EP in the near future?

J. BROWN: You can certainly expect some new releases. In the spring, I expect to release my next EP. and I am also preparing to drop a new single early 2021.

TERRANCE: February is Black History Month and with that being said, what does Black Excellence mean to you?

J. BROWN: Black excellence is all about pushing through obstacles and roadblocks no matter how difficult or trying they are. Historically, we have been denied so much and this is the exact reason why we should claim all that is owed to us, but it doesn’t come without hard work and dedication. We must do everything that they said we couldn’t do! Break all glass ceilings and don’t take no for an answer.

TERRANCE: Who are some black figures you've looked up to along the way?

J. BROWN: As I already said, music played such an important role in my life, so I naturally gravitated to some of the most awesome and inspiring musicians of our time. Donnie Hathaway, James Brown, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Babyface, Al Greene, Issac Hayes, Gerald Levert.

TERRANCE: What are your views on R&B music today?

J. BROWN: R&B is evolving with everything else in the word. Music is changing with each generation. It is important for artists to be able to ride the wave of change while staying true to their art form. But R&B is making a comeback for sure. I like to mix the traditional R&B constructs with new sounds. This satisfies the musical appetite for both the old and new generations.

TERRANCE: What are some things you enjoy outside of the Entertainment world?

J. BROWN: I have an adventurous nature. I love boxing, hiking, river rafting and getting a good workout in. I follow politics and enjoy learning about history.

TERRANCE: Any final words you would like to share with your fans, followers and the readers?

J. BROWN: Thank you for your support and trust that there is more good music on the way. I truly appreciate the fact that people are truly enjoying my art. There is more to come and just be prepared to expect the unexpected when it comes to my sounds.

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New Music: Jordin Sparks - "You Still Think of Me"

Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Jordin Sparks returns with her first song of 2021 entitled "You Still Think of Me".

Co-written by Sparks, Lisa Goe and writing/production duo Savvy & Schmarx, the piano driven ballad follows after Sparks' previous singles "Red Sangria", "Homebody", "Déjà Vu" & "Unknown".

About the song, Sparks adds:

“‘You Still Think of Me’ is emotionally intense, and it’s very healing at the same time. It’s simultaneously haunting and redemptive. I love the duality of it. I’ve gone through a lot, and I’m finally at a place to share my experiences through my music. I’ve been through the fire, and I’ve come out on the other side better, not bitter and sure of who I am. I am so, so grateful.”