New Album: Ruben Studdard - "The Way I Remember It"

American Idol winner and R&B crooner Ruben Studdard has released his eighth studio album The Way I Remember It on all digital and streaming platforms via Sono Recording Group.

The 10-track album includes the title-track as well as "W.I.F.E." and the latest "Masterpiece".

"'The Way I Remember It' is a classic storytelling song. It describes the moment a man meets the woman that he plans to spend the rest of his life with. I think this song is beautifully written and produced and Mr. Belewa Muhammad did such an amazing job on it. I literally heard the song at 1:00pm and by 1:30pm, I was already recording it. I knew from the first listen that my core fan-base would love this song." -Ruben Studdard

"'Wife' is a song about the love of my life. It truly speaks about everything that my wife means to me. She is my best-friend and the more important, she is the engine that the Ruben Studdard bus runs-on. I thank God for my wife and I am happy that I was able to find the words and music to describe how much she means to me." -Ruben Studdard

 "'Masterpiece' is a song that I instantly fell in love with in the studio, the lyrics fully describe how special one's significant other is. It's one of those, yes, that's it songs." -Ruben Studdard

Studdard is currently on his national tour with best-friend and fellow American Idol contestant, Clay Aiken on the "RUBEN & CLAY TWENTY YEARS | ONE NIGHT TOUR."

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Facebook: Facebook.com/RubenStuddardMusic

Instagram: @RealRubenStuddard

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New Album: Leela James - "Thought U Knew"

Billboard chart-topping singer-songwriter Leela James has released her eighth studio album Thought U Knew via her independent label SHESANGZ Music, Inc. in partnership with BMG Music.

The 9-track album features a guest appearance by iconic female rapper Yo Yo on "I Was Your Woman" and includes the top 10 Billboard R&B single "Right Back in It" plus the title track and "Good on Me".

"Right Back In It" (Music Video)

"Thought U Knew" (Music Video)

New Music: Mary J. Blige Releases Single & Visual for "Still Believe In Love" ft. Vado

The legendary Mary J. Blige has released her new single "Still Believe In Love" and accompanied music video visual featuring Harlem, NY rapper Vado.

Written by Blige, Teyon Winfree, Bradley Thomas Jr., Elliot Trent, Jeff Gitelman and DJ Cassidy (also producer), "Still Believe In Love" is Blige's first official music since her album Good Morning Gorgeous (2022).

Mary J. Blige has also re-issued her Holiday album A Mary Christmas for its tenth anniversary featuring 2 previous unreleased songs.

J. BROWN Scores His First-Ever #1 Billboard R&B Song "My Whole Heart"

Singer-songwriter J. BROWN scores his first-ever #1 song this week on Billboard's Adult R&B chart with the powerful ballad "My Whole Heart". The song goes on record as being the second fastest growing song at radio taking 14 weeks to reach the #1 spot. This fete serves as J. BROWN's 6th Top 10 Billboard R&B song and first #1 in the last three years as a full independent artist via Mocha Music Entertainment.

Written by Carvin Haggins, julian (Blake Winters) Ray, Naydera Pollard, Carmen LaRen and Maurice Harley and produced by Carvin Haggins and Giancarlo "EVO" Evola, "My Whole Heart" appears on J. BROWN's sophomore album The Art of Making Love available on all streaming platforms.

"When we created 'My Whole Heart' we wanted to come up with a song that would show a woman how much she means to me. It was something that we all felt was missing in R&B at the moment when we started this project. I wanted the person listening, to feel the raw emotions being delivered and I truly hope the song resonates with them." -J. BROWN

CONNECT WITH J. BROWN:

Twitter: @JBrownMusicOnly

Instagram: @JBrownMusicOnly

Website: https://www.JBrownMusicOnly.com

New Video: Angie Stone - "Good Man" Co-starring Terrell Carter

Three-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Angie Stone shares the official Charles West-directed music video visual to her single "Good Man" which co-stars singer and actor Terrell Carter as her leading man.

"Good Man" follows Stone's previous singles "Love the Feeling", "The Gym" ft. Musiq Soulchild and "Kiss You" from her latest album Love Language available on all digital and music platforms.

RnBJunkieOfficial caught up with Angie Stone for an exclusive interview to discuss the Love Language album and much more. See HERE

Eric Roberson Releases Live Performance Video for "Just Don't Hold It In"

Multi Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and author Eric Roberson releases the audio and live performance video to his latest release "Just Don't Hold It In".

Written and produced by Roberson, "Just Don't Hold It In" is the third single to be released of a series of songs that are forthcoming. For the remainder of 2023, Eric Roberson will continue to wet the palates of fans and music lovers abroad, as he prepares to release a new song every month.

(VIDEO LINK) "I APOLOGIZE" by ERIC ROBERSON

(VIDEO LINK) THINGS MEANT FOR ME by ERIC ROBERSON

"This song is a true example of freely expressing yourself without worry of judgment, expectation, assumption or ego. What I heard in my head fulfilled me. As I played the instruments, I felt rewarded. I felt purpose as the song poured out of me. What it does from here is left in the hands and hearts of the listener. As far as the music video to 'Just Don't Hold It In', I wanted to keep it simple, in hopes that the words would be the focal point. Pure passion, principles, poetry and the nature of creativity." -Eric Roberson

Roberson is currently on his Chasing A Feeling Winter Tour. Tickets are available at www.EricRobersonMusic.com.

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Brandy Unveils Album Cover, Release Date, Track list for "Christmas with Brandy"

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Brandy has unveiled the official album cover, release date and track list to her first-ever Holiday album Christmas with Brandy.

Christmas with Brandy is a mix of original songs and Holiday classics set for Friday, November 10th via Motown Records. Pre-save HERE

Christmas with Brandy Track list

1 Feels Different
2 Somebody’s Waiting
3 Christmas Party for Two
4 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
5 Santa Baby
6 Christmas Gift ft. Sy'Rai
7 Shine Out Your Light
8 The Christmas Song
9 Someday a Christmas
10 Jingle Bells
11 Deck the Halls

Christmas with Brandy will also be released in vinyl format. See HERE

"I feel so blessed to be able to create an album surrounding joy, Family, love and quality divine time with the ones you love." -Brandy

Brandy is also set to star in the Netflix film Best. Christmas. Ever alongside Heather Graham on November 16th.

New Video: BJ the Chicago Kid (featuring Coco Jones) - "Spend the Night"

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter BJ the Chicago Kid and R&B songstress-actress Coco Jones share the official music video visual to their new feel-good duet "Spend the Night".

"Music is like a journey, and with our new song, we've taken an exciting detour from our standard sounds. It's an experimental experience. Sometimes, you have to wander off the beaten path to discover a whole new world of creativity." -BJ the Chicago Kid

"Working with BJ was such an awesome experience. I am always so inspired by artists who love what they do. I think this song, with our tones together, is something really special." -Coco Jones

"Spend the Night" follows BJ's previous offerings "Liquor Store in the Sky" and "Forgot Your Name".

RIAA: Summer Walker’s “Last Day of Summer” Album Certified Platinum

 

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Summer Walker’s debut project Last Day of Summer has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for one million units sold in the US.

The project includes the singles “CPR”, “Girls Need Love” & “Girls Need Love” (Remix) ft. Drake.

In celebratory of the projects fifth anniversary, Walker is releasing new “Girls Need Love” remixes this Friday featuring Victoria Monet, Tink & Tyla. Pre-save HERE

Leela James Scores Top 10 Billboard R&B Radio Hit “Right Back In It”

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Leela James scores a top 10 Billboard Adult R&B radio hit with “Right Back In It” at No. 10 after 12 weeks on the chart.

Produced by frequent collaborator Rex Rideout, “Right Back In It” serves as the lead single from James’ upcoming eighth studio album Thought You Knew available Friday, October 27th via SHESANGZ Music, Inc.

James recently wrapped up the North America leg of her latest tour and is heading to Europe next.

New Music: Bell Biv DeVoe - “Act Like You Know” (featuring Rev Run)

Legendary artists Bell Biv DeVoe and Rev Ron of Run-D.M.C. team up for a new collaborative single and visual "Act Like You Know" available on all digital music platforms.

Written by BBD, Rev Ron and LL Cool J, the 90's throwback vibe track is Bell Biv DeVoe's first single in six years after I"m Betta" from their fourth album Three Stripes.

In a statement about the track, BBD's Michael Bivins says:

"'Act Like You Know' celebrates the brotherhood and history between us and Run that's been 40 years in the making. We hope the fans enjoy this track as much as we did getting together to make it."

The celebratory track serves as the lead single to the upcoming docufilm The Hustle of @617MikeBiv, which explores the life and career of Bivins.

Described as an inspiring story of triumph and resilience that traces Bivins' dreams of being an NBA player to becoming one of R&B and hip hop's most influential figures, The Hustle of @617MikeBiv first released August 24th on ALLBlk, AMC's destination for all things Black TV and entertainment.

Featured in the film are all the members of BBD as well as Snoop Dogg, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Doug E. Fresh, Sean "Puffy" Combs and more.

Mary J. Blige Releases "A Mary Christmas" Anniversary Edition Album

The Legendary Mary J. Blige is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her A Mary Christmas album.

Produced by the incomparable David Foster and featuring duets with Barbra Streisand, Chris Botti, The Clark Sisters, Jessie J and Marc Anthony, this special anniversary edition includes 2 previously unreleased tracks.

To celebrate the album, it's also released for the first time ever on vinyl format. See HERE

New Music: Ruben Studdard - W.I.F.E. (from Upcoming Album "The Way I Remember It")

Award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Ruben Studdard has released his new single "W.I.F.E." to all digital music and streaming platforms.

"W.I.F.E." serves as the follow-up single to Studdard's "The Way I Remember It" and is set to appear on his upcoming eighth studio album The Way I Remember It via SoNo Recording Group on October 27th.

Ruben is currently on his national tour Ruben & Clay Twenty Years: One Night Tour with friend and fellow American Idol contestant, Clay Aiken. See dates, venues and cities HERE.

RIAA: Tamar Braxton’s “All the Way Home” & “The One” Certified Platinum & Gold

Tamar Braxton earns new Gold & Platinum certifications by the Recording Association of America (RIAA) for her Billboard charting singles "All the Way Home" (Platinum) and "The One" (Gold). Both songs appear on Tamar's chart-topping sophomore album Love and War.

"All the Way Home" & "The One" follows Tamar's first RIAA Platinum certified single "Love and War".

In celebration of the 10 year anniversary of the Love and War album, the award-winning powerhouse is set to hit the road for its Anniversary tour with Special Guests Candiace, Drew Sidora, Teairra Mari, Nivea, James Wright Chanel, Jessie Woo & Tiffany Evans. Pre-sale tickets start Thursday, October 5th and General tickets are Friday, October 6th.

New Music: Avery Wilson - "Kiss the Sky"

The Voice Season 3 alum Avery Wilson delivers his first single of the year entitled "Kiss the Sky" available on all digital music and streaming platforms via Weirdo Workshop.

Written and produced by Louis York duo Claude Kelly & Chuck Harmony, "Kiss the Sky" follows Wilson's 2020 single "Smoke" and 2019 4-track EP 8:34.

Mariah Carey Announce 13-City North American "Merry Christmas One and All!" Tour

The legendary Mariah Carey took to social media to announce her 13-city North American Merry Christmas One and All Tour. The engagement will begin November 15th and make stops in major U.S. cities such as Los Angeles CA, Kansas City MO, Detroit MI, Chicago IL, Philadelphia PA, Baltimore MD and end December 17th in New York NY.

Sponsored by Live Nation, tickets for the Merry Christmas One and All! Tour goes on sale October 6, 2023.