R&B newcomer Rhyan Douglas has released his debut single, “Last Page.” It was produced by WahWah James (Kali Uchis, TOBi), and Tarron Crayton (Jazmine Sullivan, Summer Walker). “Last Page” is an emotionally raw ballad in which Douglas processes heartache over a gentle acoustic guitar backdrop. Throughout the three-minute track, the 19-year-old showcases his vocal range
R&B mainstay Babyface began the year nominated for Best Traditional R&B Performance at the 65th Grammy Awards for “Keeps On Fallin’,” a chart-topping collaboration with Ella Mai. The single was the lead single from Girls Night Out, an album released on Capitol Records that featured collaborations with women in R&B and hip-hop. Girls Night Out
Kenyon Dixon was surprised when the nominations for the 66th Grammy Awards were announced last week. His 2023 song “Lucky” received his second career nomination, and first as a solo artist, for Best Traditional R&B Performance. “This one feels different,” Dixon exclusively tells Rated R&B days after he was nominated. Being included in the same
Tinashe has unveiled the dates for her headlining BB/ANG3L Tour. The U.S. East Coast leg sets off Jan. 31, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. From there, Tinashe will make stops in Tampa, Washington, D.C., New York and Boston. Tinashe is expected to announce additional tour dates at a later time. “If you don’t see your city on
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By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com UpSurge Baltimore, a start-up ecosystem builder and investment engine, named Kory Bailey as its CEO on Nov. 7. Bailey formerly served as the organization’s chief ecosystem and relationship officer. He replaces Jamie McDonald and is UpSurge’s first Black CEO. “It’s always a challenge to succeed the founder of
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The Maryland Equitable Justice Collaborative (MEJC) held a forum on Nov. 6 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore to address how Maryland can approach incarceration differently. The MEJC called on community leaders and members to discuss a way forward to ensure Black and Brown people are
By Special Press Release Washington, D.C. – The Washington Association of Black Journalists’ (WABJ) annual Special Honors & Scholarship Gala is back — this time at the Armour J. Blackburn University Center on the campus of Howard University on Saturday, Dec. 2. The event starts at 6 p.m. This year’s gala honors eight distinguished professionals
By Reginald Williams, Special to the AFRO Employed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Verlean K. Brown longed to purchase a home, but her annual salary did not afford her the opportunity to become a homeowner. At the time, Brown was working in the farm fields and restaurants, had earned her associate
By Ariyana Griffin, Special to the AFRO In Los Angeles, where I am originally from, we have a small subsection called Leimert Park Village – aka Africatown. The pavement is engraved with Adinkra symbols. African drum sessions take over the streets and Black owned businesses occupy the buildings. It is a place where we can