Tank Scores 15th Top 10 Billboard Adult R&B Radio Hit "Before We Get Started"

This week Tank scores his 15th overall top 10 Billboard Adult R&B radio hit "Before We Get Started" at No. 8 after 6 weeks on this chart.

The mesmerizing song and accompanying visuals feature rapper Fabolous.

In other Tank news, the R&B sensation is set to embark on The R&B Money Tour with the soulful voices of Keri Hilson and Carl Thomas. 

Tickets are on sale HERE, promising fans an immersive experience into the world of R&B. Fans can also go to www.thernbmoneytour.com for more information.

Black Music Honors 2024 Honors Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen, Bootsy Collins & Hezekiah Walker

Chicago-based Central City Productions - a trailblazing African American owned television programming, production, sales and distribution company - announces the 9th Annual Black Music Honors. The highly anticipated live taping will take place at the renowned Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA on Saturday, May 18th. The ceremony will be co-hosted by singer and actress LeToya Luckett alongside comedic actor DeRay Davis.

Black Music Honors is an annual event that celebrates the illustrious achievements and exceptional contributions of urban music. This year's lineup of honorees includes Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen, Bootsy Collins and Hezekiah Walker.

“For the past 9 years, Black Music Honors has surrounded and supported the amazing artists who have entertained millions. This year's celebrants are trailblazers and deserve to be honored. We are extremely proud to bring more visibility to these tremendous icons who have stayed the course from humble beginnings to careers that span decades. Their lives and stories are part of the beautiful tapestry of black music...which has impacted the globe,” says Founder and Executive Producer Don Jackson. 

A night of black excellence awaits at the 2024 Black Music Honors where exceptional performances, heartfelt speeches and timeless memories will be etched in the hearts of viewers. The televised special will premiere on the Stellar Network Saturday, June 1 at 8pm EST with a rebroadcast at 10pm EST and air in national broadcast syndication June 8 - June 30 in tribute to Black Music Month. The show will also air on Bounce TV Wednesday, June 19th (Juneteenth) at 9pm EST. The show, proudly presented by Procter and Gamble, is made possible with the generous support of sponsors such as Walmart, Verizon, State Farm, General Motors (Chevy), St Jude, and AARP. The 9th Annual Black Music Honors show is Executive Produced by Don Jackson with Jennifer J. Jackson serving as Producer and Executive in Charge of Production; Michael A. Johnson as Producer and Director, Erin Johnson as Talent Producer and Daniel Moore as Music Director.

Tickets for the live-taping event are available on Friday, April 19 at www.blackmusichonors.com or via Ticketmaster at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E00608F94A72373.

For more information, visit www.blackmusichonors.com and connect on social media @blackmusichonors on Facebook and Instagram or @blackmusichonor on Twitter.

[Preview] Vanessa Williams Returns to Music with "Legs (Keep Dancing)"

Legendary singer, actress and model Vanessa Williams took to social media to announce her first new music release after 15 years entitled "Legs (Keep Dancing)".

The upbeat track was co-written with Chantry Johnson, Kjersti Long and Kipper Jones (who also co-penned Williams earlier classics "The Right Stuff", "The Comfort Zone").

Hear a preview below:

The track will be available on all streaming and digital music platforms April 26th via Williams record label Mellian Music in partnership with Mod Squad, LLC.

"What a joy it is to be making new music behind the mic again with old friends. There's a certain comfort in creating new works in the studio while reminiscing about how so many years in this business have brought successes, excitement, and lasting memories. Always moving forward is what drives me. Every challenge is exciting. And more new music to share with my fans is the fuel that lights my fire." -Vanessa Williams

"Legs (Keep Dancing)" is set to appear on Williams upcoming ninth studio album later this year.

"This is an album that surrounds Vanessa's vocal gifts and performances with stellar acoustic and electronic performances by real musicians, real writers, real producers, a real music album. This album is for all genres. It will touch on all of Vanessa's experiences in the Pop, R&B, Latin, Jazz, and Dance genres. Vanessa is re-introducing herself by her design; we're all committed and excited to be a part of it." -Tony Prendatt, Mod Squad CEO

"You can call it a comeback, a full circle moment, or just plain serendipity. But I call it a blessing to be creating more history with the iconic force of nature that is Vanessa Williams. If past is indeed prologue, we’re about to give ‘em hell again!" -Kipper Jones

New Video: Keith Sweat Releases Visuals for "Lay You Down"

The Legendary Keith Sweat shares the official music video visuals to his latest single "Lay You Down".

Written by Sweat, Jermaine Robbins and Wirlie Morris (also producer), "Lay You Down" is currently No. 9 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart, making it Sweat's 16th overall top 10 entry on this chart.

New Video: Musiq Soulchild Releases Visuals for "We Were Just Binging"

 

Fourteen-time Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and producer Musiq Soulchild shares the official music video visuals for his latest single "We Were Just Binging".

Produced by Hit-Boy, the track appears on their collaborative album Victims & Villains on all streaming and digital music platforms via SoulStar Music Company.