Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Summer Walker's "Heart of A Woman" Tops Billboard's Adult R&B Radio


Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Summer Walker tops the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart this week with her latest single "Heart of A Woman" after 19 weeks on this chart.


Co-written with David Bishop and produced by Tavares Jordan, "Heart of A Woman" is Walker's 4th No. 1 on this chart following "Good Good" with Usher & 21 Savage, "Unloyal" with Ari Lennox and "Back Home" with Trey Songz.

"Heart of A Woman" recently earned a Gold certifications by the RIAA and is set to appear on Summer Walker's forthcoming third studio album Finally Over It.

Monday, May 19, 2025

New Music: Q. Parker (featuring Dondria) - "Keep On Lovin'"


Q. Parker of the Grammy Award-winning group 112 shares the release of his new single entitled "Keep On Lovin'" featuring Dondria.


Produced by Ghost Kid and Rico Love, "Keep On Lovin'" samples The Deeles' 1987 classic "Two Occasions".

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Eric Benét Unveils Album Cover, Release Date, Tracklist for "The Co-Star" + New Video "Fly Away" ft. Corinne Bailey Rae


Multi Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Eric Benét took to social media to announce his upcoming ninth studio album The Co-Star which drops June 6th on all streaming and digital music platforms.


The 13-track project will feature a lineup of multi-talented female artists such Ari Lennox, Alex Isley, Keri Hilson, India.Arie, Tamar Braxton, Judith Hill, Goapele, Melanie Fiona, Jordin Sparks, Autumn Paige, Chanté Moore, SalDoce, Pia Toscano and Corinne Bailey Rae, who's featured on the latest single and video for "Fly Away".




The Co-star follows Eric Benét's previous Duets EP.

Friday, May 16, 2025

New Music: MARIAH. (featuring Raheem DeVaughn) - "Hold On Me (Act 2)"


Billboard chart-topping rising singer-songwriter MARIAH. and Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Raheem DeVaughn share the release of their re-imagined steamy single "Hold On Me (Act 2)" on all streaming and digital music platforms via the Haus Records/Breaking Dawne Entertainment/Empire.

Written by MARIAH. and Raheem DeVaughn and produced by Eddie Spencer and Brekiscus-Hollywood Jackson, "Hold On Me (Act 2)" arrives on the heels of the success of the original version of "Hold On Me (Act 1)" that has been streamed over 4.5 million times via all streaming and download platforms.


"'Hold On Me' encompasses the story of the power of love. Love has a magnetic and electrifying energy - consuming those in its grasp. Before a love becomes all consuming, a story behind that love manifests. "Hold On Me (Act 2)" takes the listener on a journey of this love affair's beginning. The story unfolds right before your eyes, leaving the listener to realize that love has levels." -MARIAH.

In the coming weeks, MARIAH. will hit the road on the second leg of the "Hold On Me" promotional tour with stops in Atlanta, Charlotte, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

New Music: Leela James Releases Visual & Single for "Right On Time" + New Tour


Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Leela James shares the release of her new single and accompanying music video "Right On Time" on all music platforms.


Produced by frequent collaborator Rex Rideout, "Right On Time" follows Leela James previous release "Whatcha Done Now" (Remix) featuring Kenyon Dixon and her 2023 album Thought U Knew.

Leela James is currently on tour. See dates and cities below:

Monday, May 12, 2025

New Music: Keke Palmer - "My Confession" (from Forthcoming Album "Just Keke")

Emmy award-winning actress and television host, singer/songwriter, producer and NY Times best-selling author Keke Palmer shares the release of her new single "My Confession" on all streaming and digital music platforms via the Big Bosses Entertainment partnership with the SRG-ILS Group (Virgin Music Group/UMG).

Originally written and produced by Bryan-Michael CoxJermaine Dupri and Usher Raymond, the new interpretation of the classic is written by Tayla ParxKameron Glasper and Keke Palmer and produced by JeiaAlbin Tengblad and Tayla Parx.

"My Confession" serves as the second single from Palmer's forthcoming album Just Keke.

'Just Keke” is the mark of a new era for me. An evolution of everything I had to be and become to survive and grow as a person and artist. It’s all about fragmentation and the path to integration. I created it with my best friend of 22 years, Tayla Parx—someone who knows me inside and out. This project is a raw, emotional journey of me facing myself, my love, my vulnerability, my relationships, and my truth. My hope is that it takes you to a place of remembrance." -Keke Palmer

Just Keke will be released on Friday, June 20th, 2025. Pre-order HERE

Friday, May 9, 2025

RIAA: Ari Lennox Earns New Gold & Platinum Certifications


Congratulations are in order for Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Ari Lennox as she earns new Gold & Platinum certifications by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for "BMO" (Platinum) and "Up Late" (Gold).



Both songs appear on Lennox's 2019 Gold-certified debut album Shea Butter Baby.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

PREVIEW: Mýa To Release New Single "Face to Face" this Friday [Pre-Order]


On Friday, May 9th, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Mýa is set to release her empowering new single "Face to Face" on all streaming and digital music platforms via Planet 9 and Virgin Music Group.

Produced by Lamar “MyGuyMars” Edwards, Mike & Keys and Mýa herself, "Face to Face" samples SOS Band's 1983 classic "Tell Me If You Still Care.


"'Face to Face' is about confronting the person in the mirror, embracing every shade, every truth. It’s an invitation to quiet the noise, listen deeply, and rediscover the power that resides within our own authenticity. It’s finding peace by getting real." -Mýa

"Face to Face" is available for Pre-order HERE

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

New Music: Stephanie Mills - "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"


Grammy Award-winning R&B/Soul legend Stephanie Mills share the release of her new single "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" to all streaming and digital music platforms.

"Ain't No Mountain High" was originally recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and then by Diana Ross.


"I truly love my people. I need us to be better towards each other, be kind to each other, be respectful of each other and remember NOTHING can separate US from loving US!" -Stephanie Mills

On May 9th, Stephanie Mills will be heading on tour with fellow legends Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle for The Queens Tour.

Monday, May 5, 2025

RIAA: Chris Brown Earns Third Diamond-Certified Single "Look At Me Now"


Grammy Award-winning R&B Superstar Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now" single featuring Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes is certified Diamond (10 million units sold in the U.S.) by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Produced by Diplo & Afrojack, "Look At Me Now" was released in 2011, serving as the second single from Brown's fourth studio album F.A.M.E.

“Look at Me Now” peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Rap Songs and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.


"Look At Me Now" is Chris Brown's third Diamond-certified single following "No Guidance" ft. Drake & his appearance on RVSSIAN & Rauw Alejandro's "NOSTÁLGICO".

Sunday, May 4, 2025

New Music: Carvin Winans of The Winans - "Shining Star"


Multi Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Carvin Winans of the Legendary Winans delivers his new single "Shining Star" on all streaming and digital music platforms via Blackground Records 2.0


Produced by Carlos Battey and Gregg Pagani, Carvin says about the song: "This song is my love letter to Jesus, letting Him know how much He means to me and how there are really no words to express that, and that He will always be the apple of my eye, and forever my “Shining Star"!

Saturday, May 3, 2025

New Music: Black Violin - "Beautiful Day" (featuring Lalah Hathaway)


Grammy nominated classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin (Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus), has released their new single "Beautiful Day" featuring 5x Grammy Award-winning songstress Lalah Hathaway.


Produced by Phil Beaudreau, "Beautiful Day" is lifted from Black Violin's 10-track new album Full Circle, available on all music platforms via Di Versatile Music Group.


Black Violin are currently on their Full Circle North American Tour. See dates and cities below: