New Music: Brandy & Monica Joins Ariana Grande for "The Boy Is Mine" (Remix)

The legendary Brandy and Monica reunite for the remix to Ariana Grande's latest single "The Boy Is Mine".

The collaboration comes after Brandy and Monica made a surprise appearance in Grande's music video for "The Boy Is Mine". A song lifted from her latest album Eternal Sunshine.

In a statement about the collaboration, Ariana Grande says:

“i ……… cannot believe this is real (i don’t know if i will even long after it’s out. my deepest and sincerest thank you to Brandy and Monica, not only for joining me for this moment, but for your generosity, your kindness, and for the countless ways in which you have inspired me. it is near impossible to say how much this means to me. this is in celebration of you both and the impact that you have had on every vocalist, vocal producer, musician, artist that is creating today. i loooooove you both so so much. thank you !!!!!!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹.”

Just recently, Brandy and Monica celebrated the 25th anniversary of their original duet recording which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 13 weeks and won the duo a Grammy in the category Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards in 1999.

New Music: Monica, Nicki Minaj & Keyshia Cole Team Up for “Love Me Enough”

Monica, Nicki Minaj & Keyshia Cole team up for new single Love Me Enough” available on all digital and streaming platforms.

The collaborative track is included on the deluxe edition of Minaj’s fifth studio album Pink Friday 2.

New Music: Monica Releases Single & Visual for "Letters"

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Monica has released her new single "Letters" and accompanying Richard Selvi-directed music video visual which features rapper The Game as her love interest.

Written by Monica, Ciara, Tasha Catour, Alicia Renee Williams, Brian Bates and produced by Tasha Catour & Dana Johnson, "Letters" follows after Monica's Ty Dolla $ign-assisted single "Friends" and set to appear on her upcoming ninth studio album Trenches.

Monica Announces Radio Series "MoTalk Radio", Debuts June 24th on Apple Music

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur Monica has announced her limited radio series MoTalk Radio which will air exclusively on Apple Music's global-live streaming radio station Apple Music Hits.

With mixes curated by DJ Baby Yu, MoTalk Radio will focus on R&B music commentary and insight of the 90's and 00's as well as trending cultural topics and candid interview segments with various personalities.

"MoTalk is an outlet for artists, entertainers, musicians, politicians, athletes, and others to share their story, their way! Being interviewed over the years has given me insight that allows me to tell the story respectfully, our truths are often diluted and distorted for the gain of others. MoTalk brings that to an end and gives creatives back their stories. Discussing hard topics, creating change and highlighting the greats is key for me." -Monica

MoTalk Radio debuts this Saturday, June 24th at 3 pm PT featuring special guest Basketball Hall of Famer & Entrepreneur Shaquille O'Neal; Episode 2 to feature country music star Mickey Guyton airing Saturday, July 1 at 3pm PT.

New Music: James Fortune & Monica Reunites On "Trusting God"

 

Stellar Award-winning singer-songwriter James Fortune reunites with Monica on the inspirational track "Trusting God" available on digital and streaming platforms.

James Fortune and Monica first collaborated over a decade ago on the Grammy nominated song "Hold On" which includes Gospel legend Fred Hammond.

James Fortune’s latest album My Life was nominated for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album at the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards.

New Video: Monica (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) - "Friends"

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."

New Music: Monica ft. Ty Dolla $ign - "Friends" (from Upcoming Album "Trenches")

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.

Monica's Top 10 Best Songs Presented by RnBJunkieOfficial

 

In honor of Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress MONICA birthday today, RnBJunkieOfficial presents her Top 10 Best Songs including several Honorable Mentions...

10 U SHOULD'VE KNOWN BETTER
From the Album: After the Storm

This guitar-driven slow jam which contains elements of soul and rock music was produced by Jermaine Dupri & Bryan Michael Cox and released as the fourth and final single. Peaking at No. 6 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.

09 LOVE ALL OVER ME
From the Album: Still Standing

A standout soulful ballad which was produced by Jermaine Dupri & Bryan Michael Cox, peaked at No. 2 on the R&B chart.

08 FOR YOU I WILL
From the Album: Space Jam Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

This Platinum-selling single which was produced by David Foster and written by Diane Warren peaked at No. 4 and No. 2 on Billboard's Hot 100's and R&B chart and experienced international success.

07 ANGEL OF MINE
From the Album: The Boy Is Mine

Originally recorded by British R&B Girl Group Eternal, Monica's Platinum-selling cover would go on to garner a bigger international prominence where it peaked at No. 2 and No. 1 on the Pop and R&B chart.

06 WHY I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
From the Album: Miss Thang

Released as the fourth and final single from Monica's debut album, this Daryl Simmons-produced standout ballad, peaked at No. 9 and No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100's and R&B chart and was Gold-certified.

05 THE BOY IS MINE (DUET W/ BRANDY)
From the Album: The Boy Is Mine

Monica teamed up with Brandy on this Rodney Jerkins-produced song which propelled the pair a then-record setting 13 weeks at No. 1 on the Pop and R&B chart. The single went on 2x Platinum-certified and win Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group at the 41st Annual Grammy ceremony.

04 BEFORE YOU WALK OUT OF MY LIFE
From the Album: Miss Thang

Produced by Soulshock & Karlin, this Platinum-selling standout ballad peaked at No. 7 and No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and R&B chart. Sidenote: This song was originally recorded and left unused by Toni Braxton for her Secrets album.

03 THE FIRST NIGHT
From the Album: The Boy Is Mine

Issued as the second single and produced by Jermaine Dupri, this Platinum-selling standout song samples Diana Ross' "Love Hangover" and peaked at No. 1 on the Pop and R&B charts respectively.

02 SO GONE
From the Album: After the Storm

This Missy Elliott-produced track which samples The Whispers' "You Are Number One" peaked at No. 1 on the R&B chart and No. 10 on Billboard's Hot 100's chart and features background assistance from R&B songstress Tweet.

01 DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL (JUST ONE OF DEM DAYS)
From the Album: Miss Thang

Produced by Dallas Austin and released as Monica's breakout debut song to the world. This Platinum-selling single peaked at No. 2 and No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100's and R&B charts respectively.

HONORABLE MENTION:

"Anything (To Find You)" ft. Rick Ross

"One In A Lifetime"

"Commitment"

"Street Symphony"

"Everything to Me"
"Sideline Ho"
"Like This & Like That" ft. Mr. Malik

"Trenches" ft. Lil Baby

BONUS - HONORABLE MENTION ALBUM CUTS:

"Don't Gotta Go Home" ft. DMX

"Why Her"

"Now I'm Gone"

"If You Were My Man"

"Amazing"

"Hell No (Leave Home)" ft. Twista

"Deep"
"I Wrote This Song"

"Believing In Me"

"Let's Straighten It Out" ft. Usher

New Video: Monica - "Trenches" (featuring Lil Baby)

Grammy Award-winning Singer-songwriter Monica shares the visual to her latest single entitled "Trenches" which features rapper Lil Baby. See HERE!

Produced by The Neptunes, "Trenches" serves as the lead single from Monica's upcoming ninth studio album of the same-name due early 2021 via her independent imprint label Mondeenise Music, Inc.

Trenches follows after 2015's Code Red.

Monica to be Honored w/ Lady of Soul Award at 2020 Soul Train Awards

Today BET  announces performers and presenters for the 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” featuring an exciting lineup of some of the brightest stars in R&B, Gospel, Adult Urban Contemporary and soul. “Feed Your Soul,” is the theme of this year’s show is and includes performances from Babyface, Brandy, CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye, Monica, Smokey Robinson with appearances by Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri and Brandee Evans. The 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” airs Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 8PM ET simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2.

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RETURN TO HOST THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION

  

The sixth annual Lady of Soul Award will be presented to Grammy Award-winning singer, actress, philanthropist and entrepreneur Monica. She’s the youngest female ever to have two #1 back-to-back hits on Billboard’s R&B chart from her 1995 debut album “Miss Thang.” Her sophomore album, “The Boy Is Mine,” garnered Monica pop success with a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard charts. With a music career spanning over two decades, Monica’s chart-topping success continued throughout her career with multiple record-breaking albums and single releases with over 25-millions records sold.

As previously announced, H.E.R. leads with 8 nominations, followed by Chris Brown with 7 nods, and Beyoncé and Young Thug with 6 each. 

The night begins with the one-hour, pre-show “Soul-Coming: Countdown to the Soul Train Awards” hosted by Flex Alexander and Shanice at 7 PM EST, followed by the 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” at 8 PM ET and the broadcast debut of the BET “Soul Train Edition” of DJ Cassidy’s groundbreaking virtual series, “Pass the Mic” directly afterwards.

Internationally, the 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS” PRESENTED BY BET will simulcast on BET Africa on November 29, 2020, at 3:00AM CAT; BET France on December 1, 2020 at 9:50PM CET; and BET UK and BET South Korea on December 2, 2020 at 9:00PM GMT and 9:00PM KST, respectively.

Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET, along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment (JCE), and JCE’s Jeannae Rouzan–Clay and Dionne Harmon will Executive Produce the 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS.”

For show information, please visit BET.com/SoulTrain, the official site for 2020 “SOUL TRAIN AWARDS.” 

Monica Join Forces with Dolly Parton, Jordin Sparks, Sara Evans & Rita Wilson for Powerful "PINK"

R&B Singer Monica has teamed up with Country music legends Dolly Parton, Sara Evans, Rita Wilson and Pop star Jordin Sparks for a powerful message "PINK", which proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the world's leading breast cancer non-profit.

“PINK”’s lyrics offer support for those battling the disease, and look forward toward a better day when nobody has to face breast cancer, and “Pink is just another color” - instead of the color of the cause.

Each year, breast cancer kills over 42,000 women and men in the U.S. To learn more or make a donation, visit the Susan G. Komen website.

Monica Announces Release Date for Upcoming Album "Trenches"

Grammy winner Monica took to social media to announce the official release date for her upcoming ninth studio LP Trenches for November 20 via her independent imprint label Mondeenise Music.

The album is led by the Lil Baby-assisted single of the same-name which was produced by The Neptunes.

Trenches follows after Monica's 2015 album Code Red.

Monica Scores No. 1 Adult R&B Hit "Commitment"

Grammy Award-winning R&B recording artist MONICA has secured the #1 Adult R&B hit, "Commitment".

The song serves as the lead single from the songstress upcoming eighth studio LP Chapter 38.

New Music: Monica - Me + You...

Grammy Award-winning R&B Songstress MONICA took to social media to announce her newest single, "Me + You..."

HEAR A SAMPLE BELOW:

"Me + You..." is the follow-up single after "Commitment" from Monica's upcoming album Chapter 38.

New Video: Monica - "Commitment"

Grammy Award-winning R&B Songstress MONICA has unveiled the visual for her latest single "Commitment".

The Teyana Taylor directed video features the singer in a jailhouse setting and includes cameos from Tameka "Tiny" Harris, Summerella and Big Peaches.

"Commitment" is the lead single from Monica's upcoming nineth studio album and is currently No. 15 on the Urban AC airplay chart.

New Music: Monica - Commitment

Grammy Award-winning R&B singer MONICA who appeared on the season finale of VH1's T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle, laying down tracks in the studio, have unleashed her latest single "Commitment".

Written by Monica and Nova Wav, the song is set to appear as the lead single from her upcoming nineth studio LP via her own label Modeenise Music.

"Commitment" is available on all digital streaming platforms.

New Music: Monica - Be Human

Grammy Award-winning R&B Songstress MONICA took to social media to announce her new single "Be Human" which represents for a great cause, stating:

@thebehumanfoundation is so very close to my heart. I'm overjoyed that the song that will accompany all things pertaining to my foundation is NOW available at www.TheBeHumanFoundation.org

"Be Human" is Monica's first offering of new music since 2015's Code Red album.