R&B newcomer Lekan has returned with his new single “614” via Human Re Sources. The soulful track was produced by his frequent collaborator Bongo ByTheWay (Mary J. Blige, Jazmine Sullivan). Titled after the area code of Lekan’s hometown, Columbus, Ohio, “614” is the Nigerian-American’s testimony to the pursuit of his dreams. “Saw the tears from
Beyoncé has revealed her upcoming country album is titled Act II: Cowboy Carter. The global star shared the news via an Instagram bio update. Cowboy Carter will be released on March 29 via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Eight limited editions of the album are available for pre-order on Beyoncé’s official website: two CD box sets (black and red)
Alicia Keys has landed two new awards from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Her 2012 single “Brand New Me” is now certified gold with over 500,000 equivalent units sold. The self-produced song, which Keys co-wrote with Emeli Sandé, appears on Keys’ Grammy-winning album, Girl On Fire. “‘Brand New Me’ is about the journey it