Xscape will be honored with the Lady of Soul Award at the 2022 Soul Train Awards. The legendary R&B group comprises Kandi Burruss-Tucker, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott. Xscape is the second group to be honored with this award. SWV received was honored at the 2017 Soul Train Awards. Past recipients of
The talented R&B singer Nanii Acosta has been riding high since releasing her first single, Sittin’ Sideways in 2017. She now invites her fans to check out her first EP, Golden Hold Volume I which features her two smash hits, Dimé and Mas. Nanii Acosta markets herself as a singer/songwriter, vocal storyteller and influencer. So
Emerging singer Col3trane has released his new single, “Astrology Joint,” produced by Alex Naim and Lophiile. On “Astrology Joint,” Col3trane sings about sharing a deep conversation with a new woman that thrives on the workings of the stars and planets. While much of it’s going over his head, he’s still fascinated, though, suggesting she’s unlike
Rising singer RINI has released his new song “Haunt Me.” It was produced by Kaveh and Mikhali Beltran and co-written by Sabrina Claudio and Kaveh. The somber narrative depicts RINI’s sustaining a disturbing interest in a partner who is no longer around physically but romantically torments his mind from dawn till dusk. In conjunction with
Def Jam Recordings and 4th & Broadway Records have teamed up to release a new holiday compilation album, Def the Halls. It follows the 2019 seasonal effort A Def Jam Christmas. Featuring established names and emergents from both rosters, Def the Halls is a 16-song album stacked with original songs, such as Jhené Aiko’s previously
Tank may want to reconsider retirement. His latest single, “Slow” featuring J. Valentine, rises to No. 1 on R&B radio, unseating “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” by The Isley Brothers and Beyoncé. This achievement marks the R&B general’s third consecutive single from his final album, R&B Money, to reach the summit. R&B Money is
Mashonda has returned with her new EP, Note to Self via Tifrere Music. It’s her first proper project since her 2005 debut album, January Joy, and her most personal to date. Note to Self contains eight tracks, three of which are interludes with affirmations (“God’s Plan,” “Purity” and “No More”). She co-wrote every song on
Rising singer Kaash Paige has released her new single “Doubted Me.” It was produced by Childish Major and Sonic Major. The slinky, boastful tune finds Paige shaking off the envious noise of foes who insist she’ll not be one of the hottest in the game. Fortunately, those close to her are what matter, and she
Grammy-winning singer, and recent Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient, Ashanti has returned with her new single “Falling For You.” She co-wrote the track with BLEU, who also produced it. On the confrontational tune, a fed-up Ashanti declares that she will no longer entertain her partner’s games. After giving into his antics one too many times
Alicia Keys has dropped off her new song “December Back 2 June,” which features a co-writing credit from Tayla Parx. It was produced by Tommy Parker and YNG Josh. On the heartwarming tune, Keys lets her man know that being with him feels like Christmas every day of the year. She isn’t pressed for special