The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) closed 2023 with an armful of new gold and platinum certifications by the likes of Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Bobby Darin, and Justin Bieber. Among those new awards was a first-time certification for the Rance Allen Group’s classic track “Something About the Name Jesus” (Tyscot Records), which was certified
Smokey Robinson, born William Robinson Jr. on February 19, 1940, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and music executive. He is one of the key figures in the development of Motown, the influential record label that played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of American popular music in the 1960s and beyond. As
Bobby Darin, born Walden Robert Cassotto on May 14, 1936, was a versatile American singer, songwriter, and actor. He rose to fame in the late 1950s and early 1960s, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry with his eclectic style that blended rock and roll, swing, pop, and folk. Darin’s breakout hit was “Splish
Willie Nelson, an iconic figure in American music, is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose enduring career has left an indelible mark on country, folk, and outlaw music. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas, Nelson’s distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics have made him a beloved and influential figure in the country music scene.
Def Leppard is a British rock band that achieved widespread fame and success in the 1980s and 1990s. Formed in Sheffield, England, in 1977, the band’s original lineup consisted of Joe Elliott (vocals), Rick Savage (bass), Rick Allen (drums), Steve Clark (guitar), and Pete Willis (guitar). Phil Collen later replaced Pete Willis in 1982. Def
Donald Fagen is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and co-founder of the iconic jazz-rock band Steely Dan. Born on January 10, 1948, in Passaic, New Jersey, Fagen played a pivotal role in shaping the distinctive sound of Steely Dan, which blended elements of jazz, rock, and pop with sophisticated lyrics and complex arrangements. Fagen, along
Eric Bellinger is wasting no time sharing new music in 2024. The Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter has issued his new single, “La Perla.” It was produced by KP Wentworth (Tone Stith, Keke Palmer) and B HAM (Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj). Named after the luxury lingerie brand, “La Perla” finds Bellinger seranding his woman in the
After a brief hiatus, R&B veteran Tank hinted at his return to music in 2024 via an Instagram post on his birthday (Jan. 1). Tank shared a video of him doing a series of workouts in the gym before receiving a suit from a professional woman (played by Natasha Marc) with the caption “I’m Back.”
Mary J. Blige’s chart domination is still going strong. Her Vado-assisted single “Still Believe In Love” is No. 1 for a third week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Mtume-sampled song now shares the term with Blige’s 2017 track “U + Me (Love Lesson)” for spending three weeks atop this chart. Five out of
J. Valentine has returned with his new single “Before The Streets,” which he co-wrote with the song’s producer Shawn Holmes and Feather. “Before The Streets” delicately speaks to a floating woman who hasn’t received the attention she deserves from a man. J. Valentine wants to reset her mind with positive appreciation before she goes down