Kandi Burruss continues to collect accolades. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter was honored with the Humanitarian Award at the 10th annual Pure Heat Community Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was held on Sunday (Sept. 4) as part of Atlanta Black Pride Weekend. Burruss went to Instagram to express her gratitude for receiving the award. “Thank
“Riot” from EP Ruthless R&B singer/songwriter Nadia Sade’ has released her latest EP “Ruthless” on the usual streaming platforms. The EP includes six singles: 1. Say It. 2. Riot. 3. Your Way. 4. Use You. 5. Done Done Done 6. Nadi Girl. The R&B singer/songwriter Nadia Sade’ delivers a powerhouse of talent in her diminutive
Ari Lennox is hitting the promo trail to support her sophomore album, age/sex/location, out Sept. 9 via Dreamville/Interscope Records. The Grammy-nominated singer posted a flyer of daily events planned leading up to Friday’s release. Each event is titled after a song from Lennox’s album. Kicking off Tuesday, Sept. 6, Lennox will host “Leak It,” a private
Yuna inches closer to her next album Y5 with Y4, the fourth of five installments. The set comprises three songs, including “Make Believe,” “Fool 4 U,” and “Relax Your Mind.” Speaking on the focus track “Fool 4 U,” Yuna said it came from “trying to write about heartbreak.” During the writing and recording process, Yuna
Durand Bernarr does not want him and his partner to compete for the mirror on his new song “Lil Bit,” produced by ActzMusiq. Over a snappy, lightweight beat and throwback synths, Bernarr is on the prowl for someone who isn’t stuck on vanity. It’s not flattering to him. Instead, his eye is someone with more
Tevin Campbell made a surprise appearance during Usher’s set at his Las Vegas residency on Sunday night (Sept. 4). The Grammy-nominated singer joined Usher on stage to perform his 1993 hit “Can We Talk,” the lead single from his sophomore album, I’m Ready. Usher, wearing a sparkling “Dirty South” jacket, gave Campbell the floor to perform
As comfortable as a new music industry member might be, it doesn’t necessarily mean the dollars are rolling in. Moonlighting in a blue-collar position is still necessary while working toward achieving dreams as an artist. This situation pertains to rising singer Ria Barkr and her new song “Monday.” Paring her smoky voice across a complicated
Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) revisits the Billboard 200’s top ten with An Evening With Silk Sonic this week (Sept. 10). The album jumps from No. 200 to No. 7. According to Billboard, An Evening With Silk Sonic sold 44,000 equivalent album units during the week that ended Sept. 1. Approximately 37,000 copies
R&B duo Jake&Papa have shared two new tracks. The first song, “Best Part of You,” interpolates Mýa’s 2000 classic “Best of Me, Part 2” featuring JAY-Z, which borrowed from Biz Markie’s 1987 popular tune “Make the Music with Your Mouth, Biz.” “Let’s take a trip to the Bahamas (Get away) / From the snakes and
Mary J. Blige could be in the race to ascend to EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul won Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for The Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show on night one of the 2022 Creative Arts Emmy Awards. It’s the legendary singer and songwriter’s first Emmy win. She