Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Donnie Simpson Returns with Video Soul


The iconic Donnie Simpson returns with Video Soul for free on Tubi

The highest-rated two-hour show premiered originally on BET, June 1981 and lasted til' September 1996 was a mix of live interviews and music videos five days a week from various urban artists.

In a statement about his return, Simpson says:

"This is a huge day for me because it represents the first time I had ownership of my own show. I hope you'll support it and spread the word. Thanks for your Love and encouragement. It means a lot."

Deniece Williams Releases New EP "Gemini"


Four-time Grammy Award-winning Soul Legend Deniece Williams shares her new EP project Gemini across digital platforms.


The 5-track set includes the lead single "When You Love Somebody" as well as the Harvey Mason & Harvey Mason, Jr.-produced ballad "One Kiss" which showcases Williams signature and distinctive vocal style.

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

New Music: Raheem DeVaughn - Let It Be (from Upcoming EP "Beatles Soul")


Three-time Grammy nominated R&B/Soul crooner Raheem DeVaughn re-imagines The Beatles' 1970 classic "Let It Be".

"Let It Be" serves as the lead single to DeVaughn's upcoming Beatles Soul EP, a project consisting of his soulful take on the band's legendary songs.


Earlier in the year DeVaughn released a joint album Lovesick with underground Hip Hop producer Apollo Brown.

Monday, September 27, 2021

New Music: Ne-Yo Releases Dancefloor Anthem "What If"


Grammy-Award winning singer, songwriter and record producer Ne-Yo shares his first single of 2021 "What If" along with it's accompanying visual via Motown Records.

Produced by London-based producers Ebenezer and Magnus Klausen  with additional vocal production by Curtis 'Sauce' Wilson, the Dancefloor anthem recalls a lost love and wondering what would have happened if they hadn't parted ways.


"What If" follows after Ne-Yo's collaborative 2020 hit "U 2 Luv" with Jeremih.

Sunday, September 26, 2021

KEM Releases "Love Always Wins" (Deluxe Edition Album)


Three-time Grammy nominated R&B/Soul Singer-songwriter KEM shares the deluxe edition to his sixth overall album Love Always Wins on all digital platforms.

The updated set includes the original 12 tracks featuring the No. 1 hits "Lie to Me" & "Live Out Your Love" ft. Toni Braxton as well as the Wiz Khalifa-assisted remix "Lie to Me" and a remix to "Not Before You".

In a statement about the deluxe edition, KEM says:

"As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, I believe making a conscious decision to love is how we persevere. It's how we overcome. It's how we win. My hope is that people find some comfort and joy in the bonus on the Deluxe edition and in their rediscovery of the original songs of LOVE ALWAYS WINS."

Friday, September 24, 2021

New Music: Tweet - "Neva Gonna Break My Heart Again" | Debuts Moscato Wine Brand


R&B Singer-songwriter Tweet has released her new single "Neva Gonna Break My Heart Again" to all digital platforms via eOne Nashville.

The soul-stirring track was produced by frequent collaborators Craig Brockman, Charlie Bereal and Jairus Mozee.


Tweet has also debuted her own brand of wine called 'Southern Hummingbird Moscato'. The adult beverage is a journey into a sweet aromatic blend of prestige. 

Visit www.astarmoscato.com for additional info.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

New Music: VanJess teams with Lucky Daye for "Slow Down"


Nigerian-American R&B sister duo VanJess has teamed up with fellow rising sensation Lucky Daye on their latest single and it's accompanying performance visual for "Slow Down".


The collaborative track appears on the deluxe edition to VanJess' recently released project Homegrown which includes five new songs.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Fugees Announces 'The Score' 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour


Grammy Award-winning iconic Hip Hop trio Fugees (Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill & Pras) has announced the 25th anniversary reunion tour for their ground-breaking sophomore album The Score.

The 12-city tour starts September 22nd in New York City, NY and will travel to major cities such as Chicago IL, Oakland CA, Los Angeles CA, Atlanta GA, Miami FL, Washington DC and end December 12th in Ghana. 

Tickets are now available via Ticketmaster 

"The Fugees have a complex but impactful history…. I decided to honor this significant project, its anniversary, and the fans who appreciated the music by creating a peaceful platform where we could unite, perform the music we loved, and set an example of reconciliation for the world." -Lauryn Hill

"As I celebrate 25 years with the Fugees, my first memory was that we vowed, from the gate, we would not just do music we would be a movement. We would be a voice for the unheard, and in these challenging times, I am grateful once again, that God has brought us together." -Wyclef Jean

Fugees The Score 25th Anniversary Reunion Tour Dates:

09-22 New York City, NY - Venue TBC
11-02 Chicago, IL - United Center
11-07 Oakland, CA - Oakland Arena
11-12 Los Angeles, CA - The Forum
11-18 Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena
11-21 Miami, FL - FTX Arena
11-26 Newark, NJ - Prudential Center
11-28 Washington, D.C. - Capital One Arena
11-04 Paris, France - La Defense Arena
11-06 London, England - The O2
Date TBC: Nigeria - Venue TBC
12-18 Ghana - Venue TBC

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

New Album: Eric Bellinger - "New Light" with Guests Brandy, Sevyn, Teedra Moses & More


Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer Eric Bellinger has released his new album entitled New Light to all digital platforms.


The 15-track project features guest appearances from Brandy, Teedra Moses, The Game, Kierra Sheard-Kelly and Sevyn Streeter whose featured on his latest single and visual "What About Us".

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Earth, Wind & Fire Earns Top 10 Billboard Adult R&B Hit "You Want My Love" ft. Lucky Daye


The Legendary Earth, Wind & Fire has earned a top 10 Billboard Adult R&B radio hit at No. 9 after 4 weeks on the chart for their latest single "You Want My Love" which features vocal assistance from rising sensation Lucky Daye.


Produced by Babyface and Demonte Posey, the groovy track re-imagines the iconic band's 1976 classic "Can't Hide Love".

Monday, September 13, 2021

The Shindellas Releases Debut Album "Hits That Stick Like Grits"


Emerging Nashville-based R&B/Soul trio The Shindellas (Kasi Jones, Stacy Johnson and Tamara Chauniece) have released their long-awaited debut album Hits That Stick Like Grits to all digital platforms.

Comprising of 14-tracks, the project is masterminded by Grammy-nominated songwriting-production duo Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly aka Louis York via their imprint label Weirdo Workshop in partnership with The Orchard.

The album features the singles "Money", "Fear Has No Place", "Volcano Love", "When You Are Lonely" and the latest "Feeling the Pain".

New Music: Chaka Khan - When the Time Comes (from "Everybody's Talking About Jamie" Soundtrack)



The Legendary Chaka Khan lends her voice to the original song "When the Time Comes".

Written by Khan, Tom MacRae & Dan Gillespie Sells and produced by Troy Miller, the groovy track appears on the motion picture soundtrack to Everybody's Talking About Jamie.


About the collaboration, co-writer Dan Gillespie Sells says:

"We decided that in order to complete the soundtrack for the movie, we needed an icon. We were already delighted with how multi-generational and varied the soundtrack was, including artists that chimed with the LGBTQ+ community and with Jamie's story. But the only thing missing was a true legend that unites everyone in joy! When Chaka agreed to record this song for us we were over the moon and it ends our movie with real class!"

Everybody's Talking About Jamie arrives on Amazon Prime Video on September 17th.

Friday, September 10, 2021

New Music: Ari Lennox Releases Single & Visual for "Pressure"


Grammy nominated R&B/Soul Singer-songwriter Ari Lennox has released her blazing hot new single "Pressure" along with an accompanying classically glamorous visual.


Co-written and produced with R&B hitmakers Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox & Johntá Austin, the upbeat track serves as a follow-up to previous Lennox singles "Chocolate Pomegranate", "If You Want Me to Stay" & "BUSSIT".

New Music: Alicia Keys (featuring Swae Lee) - "LALA"


Fifteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys has teamed up with Swae Lee (of the Hip Hop duo Rae Sremmurd) for a new single entitled "LALA" available on all digital platforms.

Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, the breezy track samples Tyrone Davis' 1979 classic "In the Mood".


"LALA" follows after Keys' 2020 album ALICIA.

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Tweet Announces Upcoming Single "Neva Gonna Break My Heart Again" [Preview/Pre-order]



R&B Songstress Tweet took to social media to announce her upcoming single "Neva Gonna Break My Heart Again" which arrives September 24th via eOne Nashville.

The sultry ballad features production from frequent collaborators Craig Brockman, Charlie Bereal and Jairus Mozee.

Hear a preview below:


"Neva Gonna Break My Heart Again" follows after Tweet's previous singles "Neva Felt This Way", "I Admit It" & "Remedy" and is available for Pre-order HERE

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Leela James Tops the Billboard Adult R&B Radio Chart with "Complicated"


This week acclaimed Singer-songwriter Leela James tops the Billboard Adult R&B Radio Chart with her song "Complicated".

This marks the Songstress' second chart-topping entry after "Don't Want You Back" (2017) and third overall top 10 including "Set Me Free" (2010).


Produced by frequent collaborator Rex Rideout, "Complicated" serves as the lead single from James' recently released seventh studio album See Me.

Other singles from the project includes: "Put It On Me", "You're the One" & "Break My Soul".

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

New Music: Lolita Moore Releases Inspirational Anthem "Loved"


Sacramento-based award-winning gospel artist Lolita Moore shares her new inspirational and uplifting anthem "Loved" on all digital platforms.


"Loved" is included on Moore's recently released third full-length album of the same-name.

Visit www.lolitasmusic.com for more info.

Sunday, September 5, 2021

New Video: Victoria Monét - "Coastin'"


Singer-songwriter Victoria Monét shares the official music video to her latest breezy feel-good song "Coastin'".

Directed by Omar Jones, the vibrant visual shot in a retro 70's setting and features cameos from actor, comedian and internet personality Rickey Thompson as well of Monét's mother L'Tanya.


About The Stereotypes-produced track, Monét says:

"If sunshine and a good time (and maybe a lil drank) were a song, it would be 'Coastin'. It's made for people with that good, chill energy and the bass line instantly puts you in a certain feel!"

Friday, September 3, 2021

New Music: Chanté Moore Releases Single & Visual for "Right One"


Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter Chanté Moore has released a new single to digital platforms entitled "Right One".

Co-written with Eric Dawkins and Produced by Jovan Dawkins, the uplifting track finds Moore incorporating elements of R&B, Gospel and Country in one and making it a pleasurable listen. See the accompanying visual below:



"Right One" follows after Moore's previous single "Fresh Love" and 2017 album Rise of the Phoenix.

New Music: Diana Ross - "If the World Just Danced"


The Legendary Diana Ross shares her new single entitled "If the World Just Danced" on all digital platforms.


The upbeat, inspiring and feel-good track serves as the second single after "Thank You" from her upcoming 25th album Thank You in her illustrious musical career which arrives November 5th via Decca Records/Universal Music.

In a statement about the album, Ms. Ross says:

"This collection of songs is my gift to you with appreciation and love. I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to record this glorious music at this time."



Wednesday, September 1, 2021

New Video: Donell Jones ft. Carl Thomas, Dave Hollister, RL & Jacquees - "Karma" (Remix)


R&B Singer-songwriter Donell Jones shares the official music video to his latest single "Karma" (Remix) which features Carl Thomas, Dave Hollister, RL & Jacquees.


The original "Karma" is included on Jones' seventh album 100% Free via his imprint label Candyman Music, Inc.