After the success of his debut album Freudian, Daniel Caesar is back releasing his new solo single "Who Hurt You?" The single penned by Daniel Caesar, complimented with additional vocals from T-Pain was released last week. Caesar rolled out the single with the posting of acraigslist ad, in search of a female companion for the night (which has since been flagged and removed).
Caesar has experienced a great year with having two of his songs reach #1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Songs chart. His 'Get You' featuring Kali Uchis peaked 1 week at #1 earlier this year, and 'Best Part' featuring H.E.R. currently holding on to the #1 position for the 2nd consecutive week.
Check out Daniel Caesar's 'Who Hurt You?' below and tell us what you think!
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.
On October 26th,
Grammy Award-winning Singer/Musician John
Legend will release his first ever Holiday project, A Legendary Christmas via Sony.
A Legendary Christmas follows after
Legend’s 2016 release, Darkness and Light
and will include 14 tracks – six originals and eight classic Holiday favorites with
special guest appearances from Esperanza Spalding on “Have Yourself a Merry
Little Christmas” and “What Christmas Means to Me” featuring Stevie Wonder on
harmonica.
SEE THE TRACKLIST BELOW:
1. What
Christmas Means to Me (featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica)
2. Silver
Bells
3. Have
Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (featuring Esperanza Spalding)
4. No
Place Like Home
5. Bring
Me Love
6. Merry
Christmas Baby / Give Love on Christmas Day
7. Christmas
Time Is Here
8. Waiting
for Christmas
9. Purple
Snowflakes
10. The
Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
11. Please
Come Home for Christmas
12. Wrap
Me Up in Your Love
13. By
Christmas Eve
14. Merry
Merry Christmas
Legend will be
supporting the album with a 25-date tour Starting November 15 in Clearwater, Florida, and wrapping up December 30 in
San Diego.
The album is led by the single “Sugar Daddy”
which peaked at No. 21 on the Adult AC Chart:
Macy Gray is also
headlining An European Tour in support of Ruby:
30 OCT – Astra – Berlin, Germany
01 NOV – Mojo Club – Hamburg, Germany
02 NOVEMBER – La Madeleine – Brussels, Belguim
03 NOVEMBER – Theater der Künste – @JAZZ NO JAZZ – Zurich, Switzerland
05 NOVEMBER – PAARD – Den Haag, Netherlands
06 NOVEMBER – TivoliVredenburg – Utrecht, Holland
07 NOVEMBER – Salle Pleyel – Paris, France
09 NOVEMBER – Ronnie Scott’s – London, UK
10 NOVEMBER – Ronnie Scott’s – London, UK
British based
singer/songwriter Ella Mai scored her first top 5 Billboard hit, “Boo’d Up” earlier
this year and follows it up with the DJ Mustard produced single, “Trip” which
is accommodated with a sultry video:
“Trip” which is
currently No. 23 on the Billboard chart is the official lead single from her
full-length debut album due this fall.
Grammy Award-winning R&B Songstress Lalah Hathaway linked up with rapper Redman for the remix of "Call On Me" and has unveiled the touching and thought-provoking visual:
"Call On Me" (Remix) is featured on the deluxe edition of Lalah's current album, honestly.
Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter Tamia has released her seventh studio LP, Passion Like Fire in her illustrious career via Plus One.
On the 12-track project, Tamia collaborates with frequent producer Shep Crawford, Lil Ronnie and Salaam Remi, who produced the lead single, “Leave It Smokin” which currently holds the No. 2 spot on the Adult R&B Airplay Chart.
Subsequently, “Today I Do” & “Deeper” were released as follow-up singles.
Tamia is also coming to a city near you in support of her new album for the Passion Like Fire Tour. See cities and dates below:
Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist Tamia has paired up with rapper Wale on the official remix to “Leave It Smokin”.
“Leave It Smokin” is currently No. 2 on the Urban AC Chart and will be featured on Tamia’s upcoming seventh studio LP, Passion Like Fire via Plus One due September 7th.
SEE THE PASSION LIKE FIRE TRACKLIST BELOW:
1 If I Had to Choose
2 Leave It Smokin’
3 It’s Yours
4 Lost In You
5 Today I Do
6 When the Sun Comes Up
7 Tell Me How
8 Deeper
9 Stay
10 Not for Long
11 Better
12 You Are Loved
Tamia has also announced the Passion Like Fire tour in support of the album throughout North America:
Following the sisterly collaborative buzz single, “Broken Things” with Toni, Towanda and Trina, Traci Braxton returns with the official lead single, “Lifeline” from her upcoming sophomore album.
Produced by Dave “Daveyboy” Lindsey, Traci adds: “Lifeline” is talking about where you are in life, when you’re in love. It’s when you have people in your life - like friends - and you give up so much things and you don’t know if this person is going to be in your life for a long time.”
Traci Braxton released her solo debut album, Crash & Burn, in 2014 via eOne Entertainment which featured the top 20 Urban AC hit, “Last Call”.
Over the past year Ella Mai has earned a top 5 Billboard Hot 100 hit with her single, “Boo’d Up” from her third EP Ready as well as well-received late night TV performances. The London-based breakout R&B singer returns with her infectious new R&B jam, “Trip” ahead of her Boo’d Up Tour.
Ella Mai will be taking The Boo’d Up Tour on the road throughout North America and Toronto.
Detroit-based R&B singer/YouTube personality Queen Naija
delivers her self-titled debut EP via Capitol Records.
The 5-track project features her Billboard breakout hit,
“Medicine” and follow-up smash, “Karma” which pushed her to Billboard’s
Emerging No. 1 Artist.
Queen Naija recruited No ID (Jay-Z, Kanye West)
for the track, “Bad Boy”.
In celebration of Tamia’s 19th wedding anniversary to former NBA player Grant Hill, the R&B powerhouse has unveiled the second single/video “Today I Do” from her upcoming seventh studio album, Passion Like Fire, that’s slated for September 7th.
“Today I Do” follows after Tamia’s top 5 Billboard Urban Radio hit, “Leave It Smokin” which peaked at No. 3
Also look out for the Passion Like Fire tour coming to a city near you!
In 2016, R&B singer-songwriter Lloyd released his Tru EP which featured the Billboard R&B hit title track of the same name. Lloyd returns with “Caramel”, an upbeat offering in which the crooner details escapades with a woman reminiscent of the song title.
“Caramel” serves as the lead single from Lloyd’s full-length Tru album due August 31.
In honor of Grammy-nominated R&B singer-songwriter and musician, Joe’s birthday today, @RnBJunkieOfficial have compiled his top ten songs in our latest edition of Top 10 Best Songs. One of the most consistent artists in music today, below we have listed his best standout songs, honorable mention and honorable mention album cuts from his twelve studio albums.
10 WORST CASE SCENARIO
This standout heartfelt R&B slow jam was released as the final single from Joe’s eighth album, Signature.
09 WHY JUST BE FRIENDS
Released as the final single from Joe’s seventh album, Joe Thomas, New Man, this uptempo groovy song showcases his musical versatility.
08 FADED PICTURES DUET WITH CASE
From the Rush Hour Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, this song earned the pair their first top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100’s chart.
07 IF YOU LOSE HER
This overlooked standout song was released as the final single from Joe’s eleventh album, Bridges. For fans of nostalgic Joe, this is the song.
06 DON’T WANNA BE A PLAYER
First appearing on the Booty Call Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and and later on Joe’s sophomore album, All That I Am, this Rodney Jerkins-produced standout song became a top 5 R&B hit.
05 LET’S STAY HOME TONIGHT
Joe earned a Grammy-nomination for this infectious groovy song which was issued as the lead single from his fourth album, Better Days.
04 GOOD GIRLS
This standout song was released as the fourth single from Joe’s sophomore album, All That I Am.
03 MORE & MORE
Written and produced by R. Kelly, this song was released as the lead single from Joe’s Gold-selling fifth album, And Then...
02 ALL THE THINGS (YOUR MAN WON’T DO)
In 1996 this song became Joe’s original breakout single from the Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the HoodOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrack and subsequently added to his sophomore album All That I Am and drove it multi-platinum.
01 I WANNA KNOW
The lead single and Grammy-nominated song from Joe’s third album, My Name Is Joe, peaked at No. 4 on the Pop chart and No. 2 on the R&B chart respectively, becoming his breakout solo hit on the Billboard Hot 100’s.
HONORABLE MENTION:
“If I Was Your Man”
“Coming Home” featuring BeBe Winans & Brian McKnight
“Treat Her Like A Lady”
“My Love”
“Lean Into It”
“I’m In Luv” (The Hype Mix)
“Thank God I Found You” (Make It Last Mix) featuring Mariah Carey & Nas
