Lavern Baker, born Delores Evans in 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, was a powerhouse vocalist known for her electrifying performances and versatile musical style. Rising to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s, Baker left an indelible mark on the worlds of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz. With a voice that could soar with
Bad Company is a British rock band formed in 1973, known for their blues-infused hard rock sound and memorable anthems. The band was founded by former Free vocalist Paul Rodgers, along with guitarist Mick Ralphs, bassist Boz Burrell, and drummer Simon Kirke. Their eponymous debut album, released in 1974, quickly established them as a formidable
Arin Ray has unveiled the official video for his track “Good Evening.” The serene visual shows Ray spending quality time with his partner, surrounded by verdant trees. “It’s always good to see the music come to life visually. Being this is a video I co-directed, it’s much more rewarding,” Ray tells Rated R&B. “Good Evening”
Five-time Grammy winner PJ Morton is back with his new single “Please Be Good.” The Afrobeats-tinged track, which Morton produced with P.Priime, finds him wanting to escape the stress of daily life for relaxation. “I’ve been on the go, working so hard / I think I need a break / Every now and then, it
SZA is ready to escape Earth and settle on “Saturn” in her new single. It was produced by Carter Lang, Rob Bisel, Solomonophonic and Monsune. On the euphoric track, SZA is feeling “stuck in this paradigm” and yearns to break free and start anew. It’s a similar sentiment expressed in her optimistic tune “Good Days,”
Emerging singer Jaz Karis has linked with Tone Stith for her new single “Met You at a Bar.” On the Prodigal Sons-produced track, the two sing about a newfound relationship that ultimately becomes stagnant. “‘’Met You at a Bar’ for me is really a depiction of a lot of dating experiences in my generation,” Karis
Justin Timberlake is feeling down on love on his new single, “Drown.” He co-wrote the track with Kenyon Dixon, Amy Allen, and the song’s co-producers Louis Bell and Cirkut. On the somber tune, a crestfallen Timberlake laments the betrayal of unrequited love. He’s disappointed not only in his partner but also in himself for ignoring
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