New Album: The Temptations - "Temptations 60" + Documentary

 

The Legendary Temptations which currently consist of founding member Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry Weeks, Willie Greene and the now-former member Mario Corbino celebrates the 60th anniversary of one of the most iconic soul groups in music with their new album Temptations 60 available on all music platforms.

The 12-track album includes music production from Narada Michael Walden and Smokey Robinson and features the lead-off singles: "Is It Gonna Be Yes or No" & "When We Were Kings".

See Pts. 1 & 2 Temptations 60 Documentary below chronicling the groups early Detroit days up to the present. Pt. 3 arrives Feb. 4th.

New Music: Omarion - "With a Little Help from My Friends" (The Beatles Cover)

 

Grammy nominated R&B artist Omarion shares his first release of 2022 in a refreshing twist, with a message of camaraderie, inspiring us all to come together and support one another.

Omarion had the honor of making not one but two renditions of the iconic Beatles record, "With a Little Help from My Friends".

Produced by Grammy winner Greg Curtis, the Poppin Mix is filled with horns and organ riffs.

The Soul Mix is an impressive, smoothed out track.

The covers are a part of the Beatles Soul series via Sony/Oro Music/Empire.

New Music: Ella Mai Releases Single & Visual for "DFMU"

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Ella Mai returns with her brand new single and accompanying visual "DFMU" (acronym for Don't F*ck Me Up) on all music platforms.

Produced by DJ Mustard, the piano driven track follows after her 2020 single "Not Another Love Song" and her double platinum self-titled debut album which features the smash hits "Trip" & "Boo'd Up".

The British songbird has confirmed she's working on her sophomore album.

New Music: Emeli Sandé Shares Single & Visual for "Brighter Days"

British Award-winning Songstress Emeli Sandé shares her new uplifting and optimistic single and visual "Brighter Days" to all music platforms.

"'Brighter Days' is inspired by the truth that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope. We might have to dig deeper to feel it, but hope is always there. Staying anchored in hope and faith is our victory and defeat only comes when we lose sight of this power. 'Brighter Days' is an affirmation - it's a reminder of our collective power to make a choice and create our reality... Brighter Days are coming. Stepping out of the darkness is within' our control. Fear is not our, pessimism does not belong to us, defeat is not our choice. We choose brighter days and this song is the voice of hope, faith and love."

-Emeli Sandé

Kem & Babyface Announces 26-City "The Full Circle Tour"

 

Three-time Grammy nominated and multi-platinum R&B/Soul artist KEM is set to embark on a 26-city North American tour with Twelve-time Grammy Award-winning Legend Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds and hosted by Emmy Award-winning television personality, comedian and author Sherri Shepherd titled "The Full Circle Tour".

"The Full Circle Tour" launches March 30 at VSU Center in Petersburg, VA and will run through May 15 at Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA.

The tour is in support of KEM's forthcoming EP Full Circle.

3/30 Petersburg, VA
3/31 Baltimore, MD
4/1 Springfield, MA
4/2 Philadelphia, PA
4/7 New Orleans, LA
4/8 Atlanta, GA
4/10 ​Orlando, FL
4/14 Columbus, GA
4/15 Jackson, MS
4/16 Houston, TX
4/17 Grand Prairie, TX
4/21 New York, NY
4/22 Norfolk, VA
4/23 National Harbor, MD
4/24 National Harbor, MD
4/27 Detroit, MI
4/29 Chicago, IL
4/30 St. Louis, MO
5/1 Nashville, TN
5/5 Greensboro, NC
5/6 Charlotte, NC
5/7 Macon, GA
5/8 Southaven, MS
5/13 Las Vegas, NV
5/14 Los Angeles, CA
5/15 Oakland, CA

The pre-sale will be available on Wednesday, January 26th at 10 a.m. and the general tickets sale to the public available on Friday, January 28th at 10 a.m. Visit TICKETMASTER for more details.

Jazmine Sullivan Earns First Platinum-Certified Single "Pick Up Your Feelings"

 

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently updated their albums and singles certifications statuses and Grammy nominated Powerhouse vocalist Jazmine Sullivan was amongst the artists to receive a new certification for her Billboard Chart-topping R&B Hit "Pick Up Your Feelings".

"Pick Up Your Feelings" is included on Sullivan's latest project Heaux Tales and marks the her first Platinum-Certified Single.

In other Jazmine Sullivan news, the Songstress is embarking on The Heaux Tales Tour with Special Guest Tiana Major9. Tickets are currently on sale.

Also Sullivan is nominated for four NAACP Image Awards at the 53rd Annual ceremony which airs Saturday, February 26th at 8/7c on BET.

New Music: Mary J. Blige - "Rent Money" (featuring Dave East)

 

The Legendary Mary J. Blige shares her brand new single entitled "Rent Money" to digital platforms featuring Harlem rapper Dave East.

"Rent Money" serves as the third single following "Good Morning Gorgeous" & "Amazing" from Blige's upcoming 15th overall studio album Good Morning Gorgeous which arrives February 11th via her imprint label Mary Jane Productions, Inc. in partnership with 300 Entertainment.

Good Morning Gorgeous Tracklist:

1 No Idea

2 Love Will Never

3 Here With Me ft. Anderson .Paak

4 Rent Money ft. Dave East

5 Amazing ft. DJ Khaled

6 GMG (Interlude)

7 Good Morning Gorgeous

8 Come See About Me

9 On Top ft. Fivio Foreign

10 Love Without the Heartbreak

11 Falling In Love

12 Enough

13 Need Love ft. Usher

On February 13th, the nine-time Grammy winner will perform at the Superbowl Halftime Show at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar & Eminem.

Joss Stone Unveils Artwork, Tracklist & Release Date for New Album "Never Forget My Love"

 

British Soul Singer-songwriter Joss Stone unveils the official artwork, tracklist and release date for her upcoming eighth studio album Never Forget My Love which arrives February 11, 2022.

The 10-track album includes the Dave Stewart-produced singles: "Never Forget My Love" & "Breaking Each Other's Hearts".

Never Forget My Love Tracklist:

1 Breaking Each Other's Hearts

2 Never Forget My Love

3 No Regrets 

4 Oh to Be Loved By You

5 Love You Till the Very End 

6 You're My Girl 

7 The Greatest Secret 

8 Does It Have to Be Today 

9 You Couldn't Kill Me

10 When You're In Love 

In other Joss Stone news, the Grammy Award-winning Songstress is embarking on a North American tour with Corinne Bailey Rae. Visit TICKETMASTER for more details.

New Music: Margo Thunder (formerly of 9.9) Returns with Smooth Groove "What Do You Do?"

 

Margo Thunder formerly of the 80's female trio 9.9 who had Billboard hits such as "All of Me for All of You" & "I Like the Way You Dance" returns with her latest single entitled "What Do You Do?" across all streaming platforms.

Written and Produced by Bigg Robb, the smooth and soulful groove follows after Thunder's previous single "My First Christmas (Without You)".

New Music: J. Holiday - "Zero to Sixty" (from Upcoming Album "Time")

 

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter J. Holiday shares his latest single "Zero to Sixty" across all streaming platforms.

Produced by MilknSizz, the romantic groove follows after previous single "Ride" and serves as the second single from Holiday's upcoming fourth album Time which arrives February 7.

New Music: Chris Brown Releases Visual for "Iffy" (from Upcoming Album "BREEZY")

 

Grammy Award-winning Superstar Chris Brown returns with his new single and visual for "Iffy".

Produced by Smash David, OG Parker & Blaq Tuxedo, "Iffy" serves as the lead-off single from Brown's upcoming 10th overall album Breezy.

In a statement about the album, he says:

"THIS GONNA BE MY 10TH album... the amount of songs on this one will be the same amount of songs as my first album. KEEP IT CLASSIC... Chris Brown to BREEZY!"

Breezy follows after Brown's 2019 album Indigo.

New Music: J. Brown Shares Heartfelt Single & Visual for "Imagine"

Detroit Rising R&B Singer-songwriter J. Brown shares his latest heartfelt single and visual "Imagine" to all streaming platforms via MoCha Music in partnership with The SRG-ILS Group.

The romantic track follows after the crooners previous top 10 Billboard R&B singles "Vibe", "Moon" and "Sunrise Sunset".

Be sure to check out J. Brown on The Loving You Forever Tour with Kenny Lattimore and Ruff Endz.

RIAA: Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" Is Certified Diamond in the US

 

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently updated their albums and singles certifications and the Legendary Whitney Houston's 1992 worldwide hit single "I Will Always Love You" has been certified Diamond for selling 10 million units in the U.S.

"I Will Always Love You" served as the chart-topping lead single from the 18x Platinum in the U.S. (Diamond) The Bodyguard Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

The power ballad marks Houston's first Diamond-Certified single while her self-titled debut album Whitney Houston (1985) and sophomore Whitney (1987) are both certified Diamond, 13x Platinum and 10x Platinum respectively.

New Music: Lady Nicole Wray Delivers Soulful Track "Joy & Pain"

R&B vet Singer-songwriter Lady Nicole Wray shares new single "Joy & Pain" to streaming platforms via Big Crown Records.

Produced by Leon Michels, the soulful track is set to appear on the Songstress' upcoming album Piece of Me on January 28th.

Pre-order for the Piece of Me album is available HERE

Muni Long Releases New EP "Public Displays of Affection"

TikTok sensation and rising singer-songwriter Muni Long shares her new eight-track EP Public Displays of Affection across all major streaming platforms featuring the singles and visuals "Time Machine", "IMU", "To Do List", "No Signal" & "Hrs and Hrs".

Public Displays of Affection follows Long's previous releases Nobody Knows and Black Like This.

New Music: Nivea Returns with "Virginia"

 

Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Nivea starts the New Year off with her brand new single entitled "Virginia" available on all streaming platforms.

"Virginia" serves as Nivea's first new music since her 2019 album Mirrors.

Ari Lennox Scores First Solo Entry on the Billboard Hot 100's for "Pressure"

This week Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Ari Lennox secures her first solo entry on Billboard's Hot 100 chart at No. 94 for her latest song "Pressure".

Produced by Jermaine Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox & Johntá Austin aka The Ocean Boys, the bouncy and playful groove has also impacted Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay, R&B/Hip Hop Airplay, Hot R&B Songs and Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs charts at No. 4, 7, 10 & 24 respectively.

Lennox first made an impact on the Billboard Hot 100's at No. 48 for her collaborative song "Unloyal" with Summer Walker.

Class of 1997: 20 Albums turning 25 this Year

The 20 Albums turning 25 this Year!

ARTIST: Erykah Badu

ALBUM: Baduizm

RELEASE DATE: February 11

RECORD LABEL: Kedar/Universal Records

SINGLES: "On & On", "Next Lifetime", "Otherside of the Game", "Appletree"

ARTIST: Zhané

ALBUM: Saturday Night

RELEASE DATE: April 22

RECORD LABEL: Motown Records

SINGLES: "Request Line", "Crush"

ARTIST: Mary J. Blige

ALBUM: Share My World

RELEASE DATE: April 22

RECORD LABEL: MCA Records

SINGLES: "Love Is All We Need", "I Can Love You", "Everything", "Missing You", "Seven Days"

ARTIST: Allure

ALBUM: Allure

RELEASE DATE: May 6

RECORD LABEL: Crave Records

SINGLES: "Head Over Heels", "No Question", "All Cried Out", "Last Chance"

ARTIST: Changing Faces

ALBUM: All Day, All Night

RELEASE DATE: June 10

RECORD LABEL: Big Beat/Atlantic Records

SINGLES: "G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.", "All of My Days"

ARTIST: K-Ci & JoJo

ALBUM: Love Always

RELEASE DATE: June 17

RECORD LABEL: MCA Records

SINGLES: "You Bring Me Up", "Last Night's Letter", "All My Life", "Don't Rush (Take Love Slowly)"

ARTIST: En Vogue 

ALBUM: EV3

RELEASE DATE: June 17

RECORD LABEL: East West Records

SINGLES: "Don't Let Go (Love)", "Whatever", "Too Gone, Too Long"

ARTIST: Missy Elliott

ALBUM: Supa Dupa Fly

RELEASE DATE: July 15

RECORD LABEL: The Goldmine/Elektra Records

SINGLES: "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)", "Sock It 2 Me", "Beep Me 911", "Hit Em wit da Hee"

ARTIST: Joe

ALBUM: All That I Am

RELEASE DATE: July 29

RECORD LABEL: Jive Records

SINGLES: "All the Things (Your Man Won't Do)", "Don't Wanna Be a Player", "The Love Scene", "Good Girls", "All That I Am"

ARTIST: SWV

ALBUM: Release Some Tension

RELEASE DATE: August 12

RECORD LABEL: RCA Records

SINGLES: "Can We", "Someone", "Lose My Cool", "Rain"

ARTIST: Usher

ALBUM: My Way

RELEASE DATE: September 16

RECORD LABEL: LaFace Records

SINGLES: "You Make Me Wanna...", "Nice & Slow", "My Way"

ARTIST: Jon B.

ALBUM: Cool Relax

RELEASE DATE: September 16

RECORD LABEL: Yab Yum Records

SINGLES: "Don't Say", "Are U Still Down", "They Don't Know", "I Do (Whatcha Say Boo)"

ARTIST: Mariah Carey

ALBUM: Butterfly

RELEASE DATE: September 16

RECORD LABEL: Columbia Records

SINGLES: "Honey", "Butterfly", "Breakdown", "The Roof (Back in Time)", "My All"

ARTIST: Brian McKnight

ALBUM: Anytime

RELEASE DATE: September 23

RECORD LABEL: Mercury Records

SINGLES: "You Should Be Mine (Don't Waste Your Time)", "Anytime", "The Only One for Me", "Hold Me (Remix)"

ARTIST: Boyz II Men

ALBUM: Evolution

RELEASE DATE: September 23

RECORD LABEL: Motown Records

SINGLES: "4 Seasons of Loneliness", "A Song for Mama", "Can't Let Her Go", "Doin' Just Fine"

ARTIST: Next

ALBUM: Rated Next

RELEASE DATE: September 30

RECORD LABEL: Divine Mill/Arista Records

SINGLES: "Butta Love", "Too Close", "I Still Love You"

ARTIST: Janet Jackson

ALBUM: The Velvet Rope

RELEASE DATE: October 7

RECORD LABEL: Virgin Records

SINGLES: "Got Til' It's Gone", "Together Again", "I Get Lonely", "Go Deep", "You", "Every Time"

ARTIST: Jagged Edge

ALBUM: A Jagged Era

RELEASE DATE: October 21

RECORD LABEL: So So Def/Columbia Records

SINGLES: "The Way That You Talk", "I Gotta Be"

ARTIST: LSG

ALBUM: Levert.Sweat.Gill

RELEASE DATE: November 11

RECORD LABEL: East West Records

SINGLES: "My Body", "Curious", "Door #1, "All the Times"

ARTIST: Erykah Badu

ALBUM: Live

RELEASE DATE: November 18

RECORD LABEL: Kedar/Universal Records

SINGLES: "Tyrone"

HONORABLE MENTION:

ARTIST: Various Artists

ALBUM: Love Jones Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

RELEASE DATE: March 11

RECORD LABEL: Sony Music

SINGLES: "Hopeless", "The Sweetest Thing", "Sumthin' Sumthin' (Mellosmoothe)"

ARTIST: Various Artists

ALBUM: Soul Food Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

RELEASE DATE: September 16

RECORD LABEL: LaFace Records

SINGLES: "What About Us", "A Song for Mama", "I Care 'Bout You", "We're Not Making Love No More"