Pete Townshend is a legendary figure in the world of rock music, known for his influential role as the guitarist and primary songwriter of the iconic British rock band The Who. Born on May 19, 1945, in London, England, Townshend’s contributions to rock and roll have left an indelible mark on the genre’s history. Townshend’s
Otis Redding, often referred to as the “King of Soul,” was a profoundly influential American singer-songwriter who left an indelible mark on the world of music. Born on September 9, 1941, in Dawson, Georgia, and tragically passing away at the young age of 26 in 1967, Redding’s career was short but incredibly impactful. Redding’s distinctive
Rising R&B singer Kayla Brianna has unleashed her sultry new song, “Down.” On the self-penned track, Brianna invites her love interest into the bedroom for an intimate session between the sheets. “Boy, come and meet me by this bed / And baby lay me down, down, down,” she sings over a smooth production. “Down” is
Goapele is a synesthete. “I see colors along with sounds and words,” the singer and songwriter tells Rated R&B. “They’re associated naturally in my mind. Sometimes, when I am writing or working with producers, and notes come together in a certain way, it’s visually harmonious for me. That’s part of my songwriting process. It was
Muni Long’s rising single “Made For Me” is still going strong. The romantic tune has landed at No. 7 at R&B radio this week, marking her third top 10 hit on the format. Long previously appeared in the top 10 in fall 2022 on “Honey,” her duet from John Legend’s album, LEGEND. Long debuted as
New Edition has announced their residency at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. The legendary R&B group — Ricky Bell, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, Johnny Gill, and Ralph Tresvant — will begin their residency on Feb. 28, 2024. Their six-show experience will conclude March 9, 2024. Artist presale begins
“This project was probably the hardest project that I had to release,” RealestK tells Rated R&B in a video call from his home. The Toronto native is reflecting on his recently released EP, Real World, the follow-up to his 2022 debut album, Dreams 2 Reality. Released a few months after his 18th birthday, Dreams 2
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Col. (Ret.) Edna W. Cummings comes from a family with a history of serving in our nation’s military. Having initially joined the armed forces as a challenge to herself, Cummings courageously overcame every obstacle she faced while serving, including ones that were based on her race and gender.
By Jake Bleiberg, Patrick Whittle, Holly Ramer and David Sharp, The Associated Press LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Police teams had already searched a recycling center in Maine twice before eventually finding the body of the man suspected of killing 18 people in Lewiston, authorities said Oct. 28. Department of Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck said
By Joseph Williams, Word In Black If you’re Black, chances are you’ve experienced it. You’re in a mostly White space, maybe your workplace, a school classroom or perhaps a social event. A White person with whom you’re interacting will do or say something seemingly innocuous — a joke about your hair, a compliment on how