Astralwerks and Blue Note Records have partnered with Spotify to release Bluewerks: Spotify Singles, the seventh installment of the iconic labels’ collaborative Lo-Fi series where downtempo electronica meets jazz-infused sounds. Bluewerks has amassed more than 25 million streams on Spotify since its launch last year, and this new EP saw four different artists—Arbour, Oatmello, Shrimpnose, and Somni—step into Spotify Studios in Los Angeles to create a…
“My life has been a series of pivotal events and circumstances that have gotten me to where I am,” reflects the fearless chart-topping Contemporary Jazz pioneer Najee. In a business where trends and artists come and go, the genre-bending saxophonist’s staying power is a rare blessing. The Grammy and NAACP award-winning musician’s genuine love for…
A cross between Black Sabbath and the Bill Evans Trio with a Spinal Tap timeline, Jazz Sabbath is the brainchild of pianist Adam Wakeman, who’s … Read More “Jazz Sabbath: Jazz Sabbath, Vol. 2 (Blacklake)” The post Jazz Sabbath: Jazz Sabbath, Vol. 2 (Blacklake) appeared first on JazzTimes.
The Blues Alley jazz club in Washington, D.C. held its 5th annual Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition this past week and they have announced the … Read More “Blues Alley Announces Winners of the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition” The post Blues Alley Announces Winners of the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition appeared first on…
Mary J. Blige has reissued her 14th album, Good Morning Gorgeous, with a deluxe version. Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) includes four new tracks, including the recently released “Good Morning Gorgeous (Remix)” featuring H.E.R. The original version peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart and scored Blige her first entry on the Billboard Hot…
Eric Bellinger can now throw a diamond in the sky. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter has announced his new publishing agreement with Roc Nation. The extent of the deal has not been disclosed at this time. Still, Bellinger joins the roster of songwriters and producers such as Joelle James, Jahlil Beats, and Aleicia Nicole, among many others.…
Things are about to heat up on the West Coast. Summer Walker has partnered with Live Nation Urban to curate a unique live experience dubbed A Hot Summer Night in LA. The one-night event will take place on June 24 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Named Billboard Women in Music’s 2022 Chartbreaker recipient,…
About a year ago, Ogi, a rising vocalist of Nigerian descent, was at a crossroads, or what she describes to Rated R&B as an “existential crisis.” For as long as she can remember, she had a goal to enroll in law school after attaining her undergraduate degree. But, Ogi didn’t pursue that trajectory after graduating…
“Everything always starts from a voice note for me,” Alex Vaughn tells Rated R&B about her songwriting approach that only calls for a piano and a cell phone with a voice recorder. It’s a cathartic experience for Vaughn that doesn’t always have much intent behind it except to allow her to pour her emotions and…
Multi-genre artist, singer, and songwriter, Tosing Ojuri is out with a brand new single titled “Make It Count“. This release follows his well-received collaborative effort with Ibukun Sanu on “Thank You,” which dropped in December 2021. “Make It Count” captures Tosing’s heart’s desire to see God’s kingdom established on earth. The midtempo hip-hop fusion is…