Record producer, musician and songwriter THADDEUS DIXON (Meghan Trainor, Bryson Tiller, Teedra Moses), has released his latest single, "Body On Me" which features contributing assistance from Marley Waters.
On the song, Dixon adds:
"We worked hard on this for you. Definitely a Summer vibe and all year mood."
Grammy Award-winning record producer, songwriter and singer RAPHAEL SAADIQ delivers the second single, "Glory to the Veins" from his upcoming fifth solo album Jimmy Lee, which is slated to arrive in August.
"Glory to the Veins" follows after "Something Keeps Calling", which Saadiq released last month.
After recently wrapping up the "Keys and a Mic" acoustic tour, Grammy Award-winning Singer-songwriter and record producer PJ MORTON releases his spin on The Gap Band's 1981 classic "Yearning for Your Love", that's sure to get everyone in the cooking out spirit.
STREAM "YEARNING FOR YOUR LOVE" BELOW:
In other PJ Morton news, he will be performing at this year's 2019 Essence Festival in July and creating a live album from the event.
Since his birth in 1992 music has always been a companion and constant feature in R. Jay's life. His father a Congolese vocalist and guitar player no dough added to his natural musical abilities. While the drive has always been R. Jay's, at the tender age of 6 he started to sing and play guitar which greatly impressed his dad who encouraged him to continue and strive. At the age of 10 R. Jay entered a talent show which showcased his talent to a broader audience, at present, this 27 year old is a force who works as both a songwriter and a producer for various artist throughout Europe. Voice, presence, appeal, he has it all.
"One Day at a Time" is available on the following links below:
Sensational duo LION BABE which consists of vocalist Jillian Hervey and producer Lucas Goodman has delivered the 70's groovy Soul Train-inspired visual, 'The Wave" in collaboration with Leikeli47.
"The Wave" is set to appear on the duo's upcoming project, Cosmic Wind, March of this year.
Singer, Songwriter and Record Producer JAMES WORTHY delivers the visual to his latest single, "LUV & High Levels" which comes courtesy of his debut EP Blu Leisure available on all digital music platforms.
RnBJunkieOfficial recently caught up with James Worthy where he discussed his project, Blu Leisure for a track-by-track exclusive interview. See HERE!
Last year, ‘RnB Junkie Official’ had the opportunity of interviewing Grammy-award winning songwriter, producer, and Billboard charting artist James Worthy. Today, James Worthy is back to discuss the release of his debut EP ‘Blu Leisure,’ with a track-by-track review. Check out our interview with James Worthy below!
”Blu Leisure” your official debut project as an artist released today. How does it feel?
It feels great! It feels like a long time coming. Of course, it's a debut project, but I've been working on it for at least a year and a half now, so it feels good to finally get it out and see what the response will be.
What would you say has been the most fulfilling part about creating this project?
Umm. Just actually collaborating with artists that I am a fan of, for one. Number two, just being able to express myself as an R&B act. You know, it's not an easy genre, nor an easy business to be in; I'm just happy that I am able to do it now.
Here, James Worthy shares a track-by-track review of every song, from their meaning, collaborations, and how they were purposely crafted to create the overall concept for the project.
1. "Blu" So with "Blu," that's the intro to the project, and basically, it's just something dark, something melodic, and something uptempo to start off the project. I named it "Blu" because of course the name of the project is called "Blu Leisure," so it's self-entitled. It's just a different style and a different sound. [I'm] playing around with my voice, something to get you interested and sort of in your face to start off the project for you to flow into the rest of it.
2. "How Many Times (Feat. Tony Terry)" "How Many Times," that song is probably one of the most interesting, but difficult songs I've done for this project. I say that because on that song it kind of tested my range vocally. Also, I had a chance to work with an R&B legend who is Tony Terry. If anybody knows who Tony Terry is, "With You" which is probably one of the most famous R&B songs. It was just an honor for me to do that and I just wanted to make something straight for R&B.
3. "Luv & High Levels"
"Luv & High Levels," is basically about you wanting to reach higher levels in life, but it's personal for me because this is another level for me in my chapter and I am going to keep growing. Also, it speaks about different levels in love. The way you think about it is if you're in a relationship, or love in general people perceiving you a certain way, people enjoying what you do in life. That's another form of it, so that's what the song is about. It's more of a mid-tempo, 808, bounce to it. I just wanted to put all of the three together and just kind of make something different.
4. "Glow"
"Glow," straight R&B, that's probably one of my favorite songs. It's really one of them feel-good laid back R&B songs that get you to think. "Glow," the meaning of it is, I'm with somebody, and I want them to see the glow up. I want them to see, "hey you know we're moving up in life." Whether it be musically, business-wise, socially, personally, [or] whatever that song is about the glow up.
5. "Call On Me (Feat. Sonna Rele)"
With "Call On Me," shout out to Sonna Rele. If you know who that is, she is an amazing vocalist who's signed to Motown Records. She blessed me with this feature; it's actually a duet. Technically on this record, it's just about if you're feeling lonely or want some company, don't hesitate to call on me. It's one of those feel-good songs too, but a little bit more in tempo, faster. It's just a dope record.
6. "Oceans (Feat. Kalenna)"
"Oceans," this is probably, I don't want to say my favorite song off the project, but it's definitely up there in the numbers. Shout out to Kalenna from Dirty Money. This song was actually really really easy to make. Ironically, I didn't think it would be easy at all. "Oceans" is just one of those dark, slower, midtempo records, but it's really melodic. Kalenna kind of gave me a different ear of how to approach this because initially, she recorded her vocals before I recorded mine, she kind of gave me the blueprint. With this song, you know whenever you're trying to seek positive energy or positive vibes, for me personally I think about an ocean, or I'm thinking about a sunset. I'm thinking about some tranquility environment, and that's what this song is about. It's about tranquility.
7. "Move (Feat. Ecstasy)
So, "Move" is the last song on the project, which is actually the single I released last year mid of 2018. The song features Ecstasy from the legendary Whodini, the group. It's an uptempo, Hip-Hop, R&B, [and] Caribbean influence vibe. It's something for clubs, something for the summer. Shout out to Ecstasy he blessed me with his verse which was amazing, honored to have him on the project and that song. It's about you moving, your body moving, you're moving through life. I'm with somebody that I really dig, and we're moving to a whole different level, so that's what this song is about as well.
What's one thing you would want listeners to walk away with after listening to this project? I want them to walk away with a different mindset of who James Worthy is as an artist. I want people to understand where I am going musically. Pass that I want people to understand the message that I bring with this project. This is a concept project, it's a storyline, and this is setting up for the next project. I want people to understand what I am talking about. It's some real stuff I am talking about in these songs, and I just want people to realize that R&B is still alive, it's still here, and we're just gonna keep thriving.
Can you tell our readers where they can find “Blu Leisure” and how they can reach you on social media?
Yes, you can find me on social media @kingjamesworthy. That's on every social media platform. "Blu Leisure" is available on all streaming platform Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, [and] anywhere you can get music it will be available.
On behalf of ‘RnB Junkie Official,’ we would like to wish you much success on “Blu Leisure,” and thank you for your time. Thank you so much for having me.
Grammy nominated R&B/Soul crooner RAHEEM DEVAUGHN teams up with Author/Poet ROB HILL SR. on the single "Belongs 2 You", which serves as the lead single off the upcoming album from producers The Colleagues.
"Belongs 2 You" is available on all digital music platforms.
Follow Raheem Devaughn on Instagram and Twitter - @Raheem_DeVaughn
Follow Rob Hill Sr on Instagram and Twitter - @RobHillSr
Singer, Songwriter
and Producer ANGELA JOHNSON returns
with her latest uplifting and upbeat single, “Inclusion”. Written and
produced by Angela Johnson, the song serves as the lead single from her
upcoming seventh album.
"Inclusion" is available on all digital music formats where music is purchased.
Critically acclaimed Chicago artist, songwriter, and producer BREAD DOE has dropped the visual to his latest single title "40".
It arrives hot on the heels of last month’s “Pick Up [Koke Interlude],” which GlobalGrind praised as “a sweet thug love lullaby at its finest.” The track also continues to turn heads amongst fans.
Most importantly, “40” showcases his airtight rhymes and knack for a hard-hitting hook. The predominantly black-and-white visual brings viewers behind-the-scenes as he spits in the studio and at home. Its simply execution packs a raw punch on par with the music.
It also brings us even closer to the release of his new project, Raisin’ Bread, coming soon!
Bread Doe initially left his stamp on the game from the shadows. A sought-after collaborator, WHETHER FOR his production, writing, or recording - Bread Doe has worked everyone from Jeremihand King Louie to Jessie Reyez, Pvrx, and Jack Flash, to name a few. Over the past year, his own artistry has taken center stage. He initially made waves with singles such as “Come Thru,” “Okkay,”and RNA and received early tastemaker praise from Noisey, The 405, and more. Now, he’s letting his voice and story be heard on Raisin’ Bread.
Multitalented Singer, Songwriter and Producer YUNG BABY TATE is the daughter of Grammy Nominated songstress Dionne Farris. Unveiling the visual to the lead single "That Girl" from her upcoming girl powered project GIRLS, slated for an early 2019 release.
SEE "THAT GIRL" VIDEO BELOW:
"That Girl" features a cheeky production and slick beat underneath Tate’s spunky and spirited verses. The track builds towards a hypnotic, hashtaggable, and empowering hook, “You can go around the world and back, but you won’t find a girl like that.”
About Yung Baby Tate:
Yung Baby Tate flaunts a rainbow-worthy variety of vibrant talents as an entertainer: namely singer, producer,rapper, dancer, actress, and “dope ass chick,” she laughs. However, with her colorful aesthetic musically and stylistically, she lives up to all of the above—especially, “dope ass chick.”
Music also seemed predestined. Tate actually attended the 1996 GRAMMY Awards in the womb of her mother Dionne Farris of iconic rap group Arrested Development. As a kid in Decatur, GA, she developed a passion for nineties R&B and hip-hop, citing Brandy, SWV, Monie Love and more as influences in addition to pop muse Gwen Stefani.
Sharpening a style of her own, the budding songstress made her introduction with the 2014 single “What’s Up.” In its aftermath, she began prolific run, which encompassed 2015’s EP ROYGBIV and the 2018 breakout BOYS EP. The latter produced a viral hit in the form of fan favorite “Bob,” clocking nearly a half-million cumulative streams within six months. Widespread acclaim followed from The Fader, Creative Loafing, Mass Appeal, The Source, and more. 2018 saw her drop the Summer Lover EP as she prepped her next project GIRLS, writing and producing herself once more.
Grammy-nominated producer BRANDON WILLIAMS has released the lyric video for his new single, "In Love" which features BRIAN MCKNIGHT, JR.
"In Love" is set to appear on Williams upcoming album The Love Factor slated for a Spring 2019 release.
Williams called “In Love” a universal song that showcases the way he believes love should feel when you finally meet your match. "Most people believe that the butterflies they feel in the beginning are the start of the process of falling in love, but I believe that when you finally come across 'the one', there's a calmness and a sense of peace there that you just can't explain." The video is definitely a direct reflection of that sense of calm.
"In Love" is available via iTunes, Amazon, and all digital outlets.
R&B's latest favorite duo NORM ADAMS & JULIA ROBERTSON returns with their newest duet "My Kinda Christmas".
An original track written and produced by Norm Adams, Ted Wender and Chris Brown, "My Kinda Christmas" is an upbeat joyous Holiday track that puts you in the spirit of Christmas! On the song, Norm adds:
"My Kinda Christmas is the story of a couple with a December dilemma; they each have a different idea about where to spend the Christmas holiday. She prefers to stay home and have a traditional celebration, while he dreams of jetting off to a tropical paradise for a vacation. As they each make their case to the other, they soon discover that they are at an impasse. So for the sake of the relationship (and unbeknownst to the other), each decides to acquiesce as she makes travel plans, and he invites family to the house. This creates even more confusion for the couple, who ultimately decide that where they spend Christmas is not nearly as important as how they spend it...together."
Stream "My Kinda Christmas" along with Norm Adams and Julia Robertson's Award-winning singles "Body Rush" and "Home Tonight". Follow Norm Adams & Julia Robertson: www.normadamsmusic.com Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @normadamsmusic Instagram, Facebook & Twitter @msjuliarobertson
Grammy Award-winning Singer, Songwriter & Producer D'Angelo surprises fans with the return of his latest song "Unshaken" courtesy of The Dead Red Redemption 2 Soundtrack.
"Unshaken" is D'Angelo first offering of new music since his 2014 album Black Messiah.
Grammy-award winning songwriter, producer, and Billboard charting artist James Worthy is one of the most influential and prominent musicians currently in music. He has worked with artists such as Men At Large, Silk, Future, 112, Fetty Wap, T-Pain, Lil Zane, 6lack, Blac Yongsta, J'honnie Blaze, Asian Doll, Justin Bieber, Bobby Brown, and Whitney Houston to name a few. Last year James Worthy and his group duo Kings X2 scored an instant hit with their single "Wine For Me," which debuted at #10 on the 'Billboard Hot Singles Chart.' After disbanding, Worthy set out to pursue a solo career with the release of his debut solo single "Blu Sunsets' this past spring, followed by his latest single "Move" featuring Ecstacy of the legendary rap group Whodini. 'RnB Junkie Official' had the pleasure of interviewing James Worthy. We discussed his background, transition in music, having humility, his forthcoming album 'Blu Leisure,' plus more. Check out our interview with James Worthy below!
Can you tell us about your background and how you got your start in the music industry?
Well, initially I started as a ghost producer and ghostwriter. I was writing and producing for different acts whether it be major or indie. More so on the back end side of things, until I started placing with more notable artists getting more recognition in the industry which turned into me actually getting credited. You know, receiving publishing and all that good stuff. So, that’s how it started.
You’re a Grammy award-winning songwriter, producer, artist, and actor. Are there any aspects of the entertainment industry that you would like to tap into that you haven’t yet?
You know right now, I’m really perfecting every genre, so to speak of the entertainment industry. Just by whatever I feel. For example, I’m always trying to perfect music. I'm always trying to perfect production and writing. I’m always trying to perfect acting roles, whether it be television or film whatever the case is. So, it’s really nothing that I haven’t done, but it’s just all about perfecting everything.
You have accomplished things other songwriters and producers aspire to achieve, how do you remain humble?
Well, that’s just me. I’ve grown up a very humble child. I’ve had the support of my parents, whose definitely music lovers, so that really helped me out a lot. I have never been the one to be in everyone’s face and trying to get attention from everyone. I was always the quiet one or the laid-back one, so I think that had something to do with me just letting the music and product speak for its self.
What would you consider to be the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
The biggest lesson [pauses]. Just like you said remaining humble, but also knowing who you are. Knowing what you want to be in life and never altering that. What I mean by that is you really have to have a strong mind and believe in yourself that much to know that you are worth it. [To know] that you bring something to the table that no one else does, and are just as good as anyone else. Once you have that mindset, you can do anything you want.
Do you find it hard transiting between artist and producer?
No, not really. I say that because coming from the production side of things and the writing side I’ve had time to sit back and really see how a record is made. Seeing how things are done behind the scenes whether it be mixing, mastering, writing, arrangements, crafting, production. You know, just everything that actually goes into making a record I’ve been in that process, so that was easy for me to implicate that into my own because I’ve done it for so long.
Earlier this year you released your debut solo single ‘Blu Sunsets,’ and recently released your follow up single ‘Move’ featuring Ecstasy from the legendary rap groupWhodini. Can you talk a little about the concepts of each song and how they came about?
“Blu Sunsets” was just a debut single that I wanted to put out to show all the fans and the world that I can bring something to the table, as far as R&B is concerned. Anybody that knows my production [knows] R&B is my core. I thought that “Blu Sunsets” was just more of that uptempo, feel good, nostalgic vibe that I think we need in the R&B world now. The concept was more so just feeling good with the person you’re with no matter whatever you guys been through or whatever the case is. Anybody knows when you see a sunset it’s always that positive energy, that positive vibe, so I called it “Blu Sunset” because blue is a tranquil color. Blue is my favorite color also, and the two just go well together, so I called it “Blue Sunset,” which actually transitioned into “Move.” “Move” is more so a feel good nostalgic vibe too, more so maybe an island vibe in the production aspect. I just wanted to switch it up a little bit, and I just want people to feel good dance and move, which is why I called the song “Move,” something good for the summer time. I had to put Ecstasy on there because he’s just one of those legends. I grew up listening to Whodini, and I was just blessed enough for him to bless me with his verse.
You will be releasing your first album ”Blu Leisure.” How does it feel?
It feels amazing! This is my first go around releasing a body of work, so this is my way of introducing myself to the world as a solo artist, and it feels good. Anytime you really do something that you love, and you put your blood sweat and tears into, you always want it to be perceived well. The singles have been received well, so I am excited about putting out this project.
Is there a release date in mind yet?
We don’t have a release date yet, but it will be some time January 2019.
What can we expect to hear on your album as far as sounds, lyrics, and energy?
You can definitely hear a lot of arrangements. A lot of island, R&B, and Hip-Hop influences. It’s more so an infusion of sounds, just different vibes you’re going to find on there. The core of it, of course, is R&B, but it’s just good music, feel-good music. A lot of great melodies within the records. I really feel strongly that people will connect with.
Can you tell us where your music can be found and how fans can reach you on social media?
You can definitely reach me on social media via Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @kingjamesworthy. You can also go to my website at kingjamesworthy.com, and also we're everywhere streaming platform base Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Tidal. Everywhere you can stream music, buy, download, and all that good stuff we’re there. I want to thank you again for this interview. I really appreciate it.
In less than 48 hours we will say "Farewell" to the beloved Singer/Songwriter/Producer/Musician James "Big Jim" Wright. Join us on Saturday, October 13th, for his "Celebration Of Life".
In tribute will be family, friends, Grammy Award winners ANN NESBY, ANTHONY HAMILTON, DEBORAH COX, SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS, JIMMY JAM & TERRY LEWIS, THE ALL STAR "BIG JIM" BAND and many others.
Coronado Performing Arts Theatre
314 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101.
Also please send cards, condolences or flowers to the theatre.
Grammy Award Producer and R&B recording artist James Worthy who is behind some of the biggest names in music just released his second anticipated solo single “Move” which features Ecstacy of the Legendary Hip Hop Group Whodini. The song gives an Island/Hip Hop and R&B vibe with smooth delivery.
“Move” is available on all distributional outlets where music is purchased.
Drummer, Songwriter, Producer & Vocalist, James “Biscuit” Rouse who has worked alongside some of R&B’s Greats such as Lauryn Hill, Bilal, Kindred the Family Soul, Chic and Vernon Reid, has unveiled the visual for his new single, “In Between Times” and RnBJunkieOfficial.com is excited to have the opportunity to premiere the video:
On the song, Rouse says:
"In Between Times" to me is about those weird spaces in relationships where things fall into a ruff patch or a state of confusion. You’re committed yet the other person in limbo. "
“In Between Times” was released through NIA Distribution and is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon and all digital outlets.
Multi-talented singer-songwriter and record producer Mike City who is known for producing some of R&B’s biggest hits such as Carl Thomas “I Wish”, Sunshine Anderson’s “Heard It All Before”, Dave Hollister’s “One Woman Man”, Brandy’s “Full Moon” to name a few, discuss his first big break in music in our exclusive interview as well as the backstory behind some of the biggest hits he produced, working with Faith Evans on his latest project The Feel Good Agenda, Vol. 1 and much more...
TERRANCE: Talk about how you got your first big break in the music industry.
MIKE CITY: It’s crazy because my first big break was on a rap artist by the name Rappin’ 4-Tay when he was on the Virgin record label and the song I produced “Money Makes the Man” actually became the first single from the album. That was my first major placement. Then after that I did Carl Thomas. We got together because we had a mutual friend. That’s how I was able to get “I Wish” in.
TERRANCE: Can you share a little backstory behind three of the biggest hits you produced starting with “I Wish” for Carl Thomas.
MIKE CITY: That was a true story. It really happened and I wrote about my pain. I didn’t know she was married and the whole nine and when she got sprung on me I was like, Wow! Is this serious? Well, everything happens for a reason. Ironically, Carl said he drew to it because it happened to him too, so that’s crazy within’ itself. Again, true story and it really happened.
TERRANCE: Sunshine Anderson “Heard It All Before”.
MIKE CITY: That would be a true story too and I know Sunshine because when I was leaving college that same year she was coming in so that’s how we crossed paths and everything. It’s funny because I knew her dudes from back then and that’s how we were able to come up with that (laughs).
TERRANCE: Brandy “Full Moon”
MIKE CITY: I just wanted to write something for Brandy that was magical and it’s crazy because it didn’t take me that long to do the track. I remember being in the Record Plant and she had stopped by and I was working on the track and she went to the Gravity Center and by the time she got back, I had the track and the hook done and she gave me one of these looks like Whoa! In five days me and Brandy had already been working so we had a good feel in our process and relationship. She went in the booth and cut the hook. It took me two weeks to write “Full Moon” the verses and the bridge and everyday I would get a call from her or Big John who was A&R of the project at the time and they would be like, are you done yet? Are you done yet? It consumed my whole two weeks and that’s all I did but I just wanted it to be so correct and accurate because remember she was coming off that monster album Never Say Never and I was like I got to make sure she have the right joint, so that’s what happened with that.
TERRANCE: One of your frequent collaborators is Faith Evans who recently duet with you on “When I Luv” from The Feel Good Agenda Vol. 1 album. What is it like working with her?
MIKE CITY: It’s rather easy because she just has a friendly warm spirit and everything and outside of that she’s just a great artist and honestly it didn’t take her long to cut her vocals for “When I Luv”. Probably less than an hour. Seriously.
TERRANCE: “Paradise” which features B. Slade and Karen Clark-Sheard is one of the standout cuts from Faith’s Incomparable album.
MIKE CITY: Just think about the voices on there. You’re talking about three world-class singers like literally three top singers in the world so that’s a beautiful thing.
TERRANCE: You produced for Karen as well.
MIKE CITY: Yep. I got a chance to work with her back in the day on her 2nd Chance album on the song “Brand New Day” with Yolanda Adams and obviously I grew up on The Clark Sisters, so that goes without saying as well as The Winans and Commissioned, that’s like the basis of 90’s R&B.
TERRANCE: Erica Campbell recently made a statement about embracing the digital world of music but can we give credit? As a songwriter/producer yourself, what’s your take on that?
MIKE CITY: I mean, that’s important because I feel the thing with R&B is with digital and streaming it’s the genre that hurts the most. I remember we used to go to the store and buy records. That was tangible and an event to getting away like a whole outing process but now it’s not an event to get on your computer and login and type in the music you like so Erica has a point. There’s no personal connection, experience or energy with digital music.
TERRANCE: What advice would you give to the aspiring songwriter/producer out there who aspire to do what you do?
MIKE CITY: Honestly just do what you like. If you really want to make a name for yourself as a producer or a writer you have to really stand out in some type of way whatever the genre is. There’s a lot of dope trap producers but they have to stand out or else they just gonna be in the pile and it won’t mean much of anything. I was blessed and able to come through in a time where standing out meant a lot so when you heard a track you knew Mike City did that so standing out in the long run will help in you have a longer shelf life.
TERRANCE: Anything not discussed you would like to leave for the readers?
MIKE CITY: I appreciate you showing love for the whole culture man. It’s really important especially since you’re 32 so you’re right there. I love all types of music. I grew up on Hip Hop and House music. I grew up in Jersey and Philly so I was right there when it was poppin’. I like Trap music but I don’t want to hear it all day. I don’t want to hear nothing all day though. I’m an R&B dude, Hip Hop dude, House dude, it’s whatever and I put all of that energy together when I’m creating and everything. I did a Reggae record “Dem Haters” for Rihanna on her second album. But again I appreciate you for putting forth the effort because we got to keep R&B alive man it’s very important. I think it will come back around but it’s going to always come back to the soul and feeling of the music.
