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Video: Day Kornegay – Automatic
Singer, songwriter, and producer Day Kornegay demands our attention with his colorful new music video for "Automatic." Directed by Azzie Scott, the vibrant visual draws inspiration from the 90s for a fun and feel-good campaign. "Automatic" is destined to be that song that gets you in an upbeat mood. The song was recorded with an all-live studio band and horn [More]
Music: JoJo Returns With Telling New Single, ‘Joanna’
R&B vocal powerhouse JoJo returns with the hard-hitting new single, "Joanna," her first official release since her 2016 album, 'Mad Love.' Now on a new label, Warner Records, JoJo is ready to put her best foot forward while highlighting her past struggles. "Joanna," the first release from an upcoming EP, sees the singer and songwriter delivering soul-stirring and thought-provoking vocals [More]
Fantasia Returns With New Album, ‘Sketchbook’
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter Fantasia drops the brand new album, Sketchbook, her first project under her independently-ran label imprint via Rock Soul in partnership with B.M.G. The 12-track album is headed by the previously released singles "Enough," currently top 5 on Urban AC, "PTSD" featuring T-Pain, and "Holy Ghost." 'Sketchbook' sketches and weaves together varying topics native to who Fantasia is; [More]
INTERVIEW: Singer Such Talks New Album, Self-Love, Being a Creative, More
Recently, independent R&B/Soul singer Such celebrated the release of her new album, 'Wide Nose, Full Lips,' with a special live performance at Brooklyn Manor in Brooklyn, NY. As promised, I attended the show, fashionably late, but was able to witness the magnetic and soul-stirring sounds of this eclectic artist. Following the performance, I spoke with the beautiful and boisterous songstress about the [More]
Def Jam Recordings Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Def Jam 35 Night Market
Def Jam Recordings officially launched its celebration of thirty-five year anniversary with the star-studded, blowout Def Jam 35 Night Market. The event took place in Brooklyn, New York, and was extravagant. Past and present Def Jam VIPs and artists including 2 Chainz, Fabolous, Jadakiss, Teyana Taylor, TJ Porter, Fetty Luciano, Slick Rick, Suzi Wu, Def Jam CEO Paul Rosenberg, Joseline [More]
Video: Summer Walker – Playing Games Feat. Bryson Tiller
On the heels of her recently released debut album, Over It, Rising R&B sensation Summer Walker unwraps a music video for her latest single, "Playing Games." In the visual, the singer/songwriter brings her devious thoughts to life as she highlights the things she would like to do to the men playing games with her. Executive-produced by producer London on da Track, Summer's [More]
Nivea’s Time is Now; Drops New Album ‘Mirrors’
After a decade-plus hiatus, R&B artist Nivea returns with the new album, 'Mirrors.' Nivea's last album was 2006's 'Animalistic,' but in 2018, she appeared on "Dope New Gospel," a track on Lil Wayne’s latest album 'The Carter V,' and she also released the single, "Circles." The new LP features thirteen songs as Nivea hopes to revive her fan base after [More]
Music: Franny – Caught Up
Singer and songwriter Franny underwent personal growth after a very learning relationship and now she details those flaws on her new single, "Caught Up." Leading with catching vocals and tantalizing melodies, the R&B/Pop songstress infects us with her honesty as she recounts her emotional rollercoaster on the song. "'Caught Up' was written at a time when I was extremely confused [More]
Video: Diana Gordon is “Becoming” a Multi-faceted Woman
Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Diana Gordon recently released her brand new single, "Becoming." The song speaks volumes to Diana's current mindset and self-affirmations as she kicks off a new era and celebrates new opportunities, success, work ethic, and a chance to bring all her people with her. Pretty much, the R&B songstress has no time for the bullsh*t. "Becoming is me [More]
Help Teedra Moses Get Her Dues By Streaming ‘Complex Simplicity’ (15th Anniversary Edition)
R&B Lioness Teedra Moses re-releases her classic debut album, Complex Simplicity, in celebration of the set's 15th anniversary. The LP was originally released in 2004 on TVT Records to huge acclaim and continues its prominence to date. The re-release is important for Moses, who will now receive artist royalties on the album after a new arrangement with TVT successor, the [More]