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Grammy Award-winning Singer-songwriter Ella Mai has released the official music video for her latest single entitled "How" featuring rapper Roddy Ricch.
Produced by DJ Mustard, "How" appears on Ella Mai's recently released sophomore album Heart On My Sleeve.
On Saturday, September 7th, Ella Mai is set to embark on the Good Morning Gorgeous Tour with headliner Mary J. Blige & Queen Naija. Tickets are on sale now.
Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Ro James celebrates the second anniversary of his sophomore album Mantic with the release of his new video "Too Much" featuring Miguel.
Mantic also includes the hit singles "Last Time" and "Plan B" featuring Brandy.
Legendary Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and humanitarian Chaka Khan has released her powerful new single "Woman Like Me" to streaming platforms.
Written by Gregg Pagani, Francesca Richard and Jeffrey Anderson and produced by Gregg Pagani, the ultimate female anthem comes courtesy of her recent signing with the SRG-ILS Group/UMG label imprint.
Two-time Grammy nominated Singer, songwriter, record producer and author Eric Roberson celebrates one year of his Billboard Top 20 R&B song "Lessons" with an exclusive live performance.
Directed by Steven Jon/Oh Yeah Cool, the intimate performance was filmed live at City Winery in Washington, DC.
"Lessons" appears on Roberson's recently released seventeenth studio album of the same-name via his imprint label B.L.U.E. ERRO SOUL Entertainment in partnership with UnitedMasters.
Pamela Long formerly of the Platinum-selling 90's girl group Total took to social media to announce her long-awaited debut solo album arriving Thursday, July 28th via AwayOut Productions.
Three-time Grammy Award-winning Superstar NE-YO share visuals to his latest single "Handle Me Gently".
"Handle Me Gently" follows Ne-Yo's previous singles "You Got the Body", "Don't Love Me", "Stay Down" and "U 2 Luv", all from his new album Self Explanatory.
Ne-Yo also took to social media to announce his upcoming UK Concert Dates:
Congratulations are in order for Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Lizzo!
This week Lizzo topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the lead single "About Damn Time" from her latest album Special.
In support of the album, Lizzo will embark on The Special Tour with special guest Latto. See cities and dates below. Tickets are on sale now.
"About Damn Time" is Lizzo's second No. 1 on the chart after 2019's "Truth Hurts".
R&B Songstress India Shawn has released her long-awaited full-length debut album Before We Go Deeper via LACA/Epic Records.
The 14-track album includes the singles "Don't Play with My Heart", "Cali Love", "Superfine", "Too Sweet", "Exchange" and "Movin' On".
Before We Go Deeper follows after India Shawn's 2021 EP Before We Go.
Three-time Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Kem has released his new project The Full Circle EP via Motown Records.
The 5-track collection includes Kem's Billboard Chart-topping Adult R&B radio hit "Stuck On You" and features guest appearances by Ty Dolla $ign and Rick Ross who appears on the latest single "Right On Time".
The Full Circle EP follows after Kem's 2020 album Love Always Wins.
Grammy nominated and chart-topping Singer-songwriter Shanice has re-released her single "Take Care of U" with new cover artwork along with the music video which features appearances by her husband Flex Alexander, Derek Luke, Shondrella Avery and Mo'Nique.
"Take Care of U" peaked at No. 72 on Billboard's Hot R&B chart and originally appeared on Shanice's 2006 album Every Woman Dreams via her label imprint Imajah Records.
Earlier in the year Shanice released part 1 of the Every Woman Dreams album consisting of 8 tracks to digital platforms for the first time via Hitskope Records.
Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Mario heats up Summer with the release of his steamy new single "Main One" featuring Tory Lanez.
Produced by Mike Crook, "Main One" follows after Mario's 2020 EP Closer to Mars and is available on all streaming platforms.
Monica & Ty Dolla $ign share the official music video to their new collaborative song "Friends" which serves as the lead single from Monica's upcoming album Trenches.
In a statement about the song, Monica says:
"'Friends' is about keeping people in their place and handling your own relationships... and keep them out of it as much as you can."
Music Mogul and Entrepreneur Diddy and Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter Bryson Tiller share the official music video to their heartfelt collaborative song "Gotta Move On".
Directed by Teyana "Spike Tey" Taylor, the video takes place at Diddy's own Club Love and features cameos by his sons Quincy, Justin and Christian, comedian/actress Tiffany Haddish and City Girl's Yung Miami.
"Gotta Move On" serves as the lead single from Diddy's upcoming R&B album under his new imprint label LOVE RECORDS in partnership with Motown Records.
In a statement about Diddy's newly formed venture, he says:
"Music has always been my first love, LOVE RECORDS is the next chapter is about getting back to the love and making the best music of my life. For the label I'm focused on creating timeless R&B music with the next generation of artists and producers. Motown is the perfect partner for my album and I'm excited to add to it's legacy."
Grammy nominated and chart-topping R&B trio After 7 (Kevon Edmonds, Keith Mitchell, Danny McClain) share the release of their latest single "Tomorrow Can Wait".
"Tomorrow Can Wait" follows after their previous singles "No Place Like You", "Extra Mile" and "Bittersweet" all of which appears on their recently released album Unfinished Business.
After 7 are currently on the Unfinished Business Tour:
This week award-winning singer, actress and television personality K. Michelle Tops the Billboard Adult R&B chart with her latest single "Scooch" after 20 weeks on the chart.
“Chaka Khan is a beacon of light in our industry. Her spirit and her vocals soar. It is a pleasure working with her on this next chapter and we got a hot record here.” -Claude Villani, Founder and CEO of The SRG/ILS Group.
“I am very proud to be with The SRG/ILS Group, a company that is run by a real musician who understands the needs of artists that have been overlooked for years.” -Chaka Khan
"Woman Like Me" was written by Gregg Pagani, Francesca Richard, and Jeffrey Anderson and produced by Gregg Pagani.
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Legendary artists Morris Day & Big Daddy Kane have teamed up to release the official music video to their latest collaborative single "Grown Man".
The visuals find the The Mack Pack duo filmed at former Van Halen singer Sammy Hagar’s nightclub Cabo Wabo in Las Vegas.
"Grown Man" was written by Morris Day, Big Daddy Kane and Freckles the Writer and produced by The Whole 9.
Platinum-selling R&B recording artist Sparkle returns with her new EP entitled Obstacle Course via DNA Entertainment.
The 5-track project includes the singles "We Are Ready", "Easy", "Open Letter" and the latest "Sparkle (You Know My Name)".
"‘Obstacle Course’ The EP is by far my most personal and heartfelt piece of work. The process to recording begin in 2017 with my brother, the late great LaShawn @bigshiz Daniels but after he was called home to glory, we met @lilrodmadeit who stepped in to finish the course that he’d started. Super grateful/thankful for my talented team of writers/singers who assisted me in my story on ‘Obstacle Course’. Love All Of Y’all @brietunes @newport.shorts @itsravaughn." -Sparkle
RnBJunkieOfficial previously caught up with Sparkle for an Exclusive Interview to discuss her EP and much more. See HERE
SWV's Coko youngest son Jayye Michael makes his music debut with the release of his single "Never Be" available on all digital music platforms.
"Never Be" is written by Jayye Michael and produced by Mykal Curtis.
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Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and record producer NE-YO has released his eighth overall studio album Self Explanatory to digital platforms via Motown Records.
The 13-track album features guest appearances by Jeremih, BLEU, Zae France and Trippie Redd and includes the singles "U 2 Luv", "Stay Down", "Don't Love Me" and "You Got the Body".
"Self Explanatory' is the new name we gave the album after I had a very insightful conversation with some people whose opinions I value. My albums have always pulled on your heart strings, made you dance and gave you something to play while cleaning the house on a Sunday. This album is no different. You'll hear that it's Self Explanatory." -NE-YO
Self Explanatory follows after NE-YO's 2018 album Good Man.
Grammy Award-winning singer Monica has released her Ty Dolla $ign-assisted single "Friends" to streaming platforms.
"Friends" serves as the lead single from Monica's upcoming R&B album Trenches.
In a statement about the song, Monica says:
"'Friends' is about keeping people in their place and handling your own relationships...and keep them out of it as much as you can."
About the album she adds:
"'You know what I did this time, I went back to the idea I had in the beginning, which was just to make music about living life and the things that happen in life. We’ve all experienced so much over the last couple of years and this album is really indicative of the struggle of it, the love of it, the triumph of it, because you know I don’t believe in being the victim. I’m the victor.”
Monica recently appeared in NPR's Black Music Month Tiny Desk.
Monica is also set to release a long-awaited Country album Open Roads.
Former Death Row recording artist Danny Boy (best known for his iconic 2Pac collaborative songs "I Ain't Mad at Cha", "Toss It Up"), returns with his new single "Done Me Wrong".
Danny Boy also returns to the stage as the co-headliner for NAAB.Radio Summer Music Festival Tour. See dates and cities below.
Chart-topping R&B/Soul recording artist Noel Gourdin returns with his new single entitled "Get to You" available on streaming platforms via TopNotch Music.
Written by Gourdin, Canita Rogers & Marquis Green, the smooth mid-tempo groove follows after Gourdin's previous single "Lovin' Up (You)" ft. Regi Myrix.
Billboard Magazine chart-topping rising singer-songwriter MARIAH. (with a period), has released her new single entitled "BIZNESS" globally on all streaming platforms via the University Park Records label imprint.
"'Bizness' is written from the perspective of someone who’s fed up. It’s so easy nowadays to have people involved in your private matters-constantly around you like gnats-offering nothing. The question then becomes: why was the desire to keep tabs more than the commitment to the friendship or relationship?. I’m sure we’ve all experienced an individual who is ‘all up in our business. This song serves as an invitation to exit!" -Mariah.
Written by Mariah. and produced by Michael Gardner with musical composition by Sarah Gardner, "Bizness" follows after Mariah.'s first Billboard Top 30 R&B song with the smash single, "Material Girl" with was produced by Legendary producer Edwin Tony Nicholas.
Grammy Award-winning Superstar Ciara is on a mission to make the world dance with her latest fun, energetic and feel-good single "Jump" and accompanying Dave Meyers-directed music video featuring rapper Coast Contra.
"Jump" serves as the lead single to Ciara's forthcoming eighth studio album via her imprint label Beauty Marks Entertainment in partnership with Uptown/Republic Records.
Chart-topping R&B duo Ruff Endz (David Chance, Dante Jordan) have released the official DC Coles-directed music video to their heartfelt single entitled "Congratulations".
"The inspiration behind the song was to write a break-up song that left both people empowered instead of the usual break-up song where the couple hates each other." -David Chance
"We hope that this song bring a more peaceful approach to a break-up." -Dante Jordan
Written by Ruff Endz and produced by David Chance, "Congratulations" follows previous singles "Be the One", "Party Over Here", "Only One I See" and "Your Body" ft. Krayzie Bone and appears on their fifth studio album Rebirth available on streaming platforms.
Grammy Award-winning recording artist John Legend and R&B sensation Muni Long has unveiled the official music video to their seductive single "Honey".
Produced by Ryan Tedder, Steven Franks, Lindgren, Tommy Brown and co-written by John Legend & Muni Long, "Honey" follows after Legend's previous single "Dope" from his forthcoming eighth studio album.
Shirley Jones of the Legendary The Jones Girls heats up the summer with the official remix to her Steppers anthem "Soul Steppin" (Soul Syndicate Remix) available on digital platforms.
R&B Legends RL, Q Parker & Willie Taylor have joined forces to form a supergroup on a new single entitled "Fireworks".
Produced by Double AA, the romantic bedroom groove is available on all streaming platforms.
Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and musician Muni Long has released her follow EP Public Displays of Affection Too after last year's release Public Displays of Affection which featured her breakout hit "Hrs and Hrs".
The 5-track EP comes courtesy of Supergiant Records and Def Jam Recordings and includes the singles "Another" and "Pain".
Grammy nominated Singer-songwriter Kenny Lattimore has released the official music video to his latest single "Take a Dose" to music platforms.
"Take a Dose" appears on Lattimore's most recent 10th studio album Here to Stay.
RnBJunkieOfficial caught up with Kenny Lattimore late last year for an Exclusive Interview to discuss his album Here to Stay. See HERE
