Queen Naija has been presented with her second RIAA award this year. Her 2020 track “Pack Lite” is now certified platinum by achieving one million equivalent sales. The latest platinum-seller is Naija’s fourth song release since she began collecting RIAA awards in April 2019 to hit platinum status or better. Here are Naija’s four multi-platinum
Emerging R&B singer-songwriter Saleka has released her debut album, Seance, via Range Music Partners. The 13-track project includes the previously shared soulful tunes “Clarity,” “Mr. Incredible,” “Graffiti,” “How Many,” “Seance,” “Red Eyes” and “Echo.” “This project has some songs I wrote many years ago and some songs I just finished. This album helped me learn
Beyoncé is full of surprises. The music icon, who’s currently on a world tour, just dropped a remix of her fan-favorite track “AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM” featuring rapper Kendrick Lamar. Lamar opens the intoxicating bop with fire hot verse. “I’m an honorary Beyhive, let’s see why them diamonds / Gonna be fly, they all CGI
R&B newcomer LÉA THE LEOX makes her formal introduction with her debut EP, Purpose, via Sqwee Sounds/Genius Distro. Speaking on the creation of Purpose, LÉA says, “What started as thoughts in my diary, blossomed into the Purpose EP. She continues, “After reflecting and healing, I am so proud to present this body of work to the world.
Jeremih has achieved a new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2014 single “Don’t Tell ‘Em” is now certified 5x multi-platinum; it has sold more than five million equivalent units. Jeremih’s YG-assisted track now ties with his 50 Cent-featured hit “Down on Me,” released in 2010. “Don’t Tell ‘Em” was the
Rising alternative R&B singer d4vd has released his new single “Don’t Forget About Me.” The tearful anthem, co-written by d4vd and Robin Hannibal (Dvsn, Leven Kali), hears the 18-year-old crooning about lost love. Though their relationship has ended, d4vd yearns for his ex-lover to remember the beautiful moments they once shared. “‘Cause I don’t wanna
Rising R&B singer Maeta has unleashed her new single “Through The Night” featuring Free Nationals. On the sensual tune, Maeta yearns for intimacy from a toxic love interest. She desires more than mere lovemaking; she wants a transcendent, out-of-body experience in the bedroom. “So good, the only time that I ain’t looking at it / Is
Singer Alina Baraz has teamed up with Harlem DJ and producer Austin Millz for his new single “Breathless.” Fans of Baraz’s glorious Urban Flora days get a treat with this sweet dance number, where we hear her lightweight voice underneath stimulating kick drums and boisterous synthesizers. That uptempo spirit fills the sugary lyrics of “Breathless,”
Global star Janet Jackson has announced a special 30th-anniversary edition of her chart-topping album Janet. The expanded collection ships July 9 and will be available in two formats: a two-disc CD and a three-LP set. Each version includes all the original tracks, plus alternative mixes and remixes of four tracks: “You Want This (Remix),” Where
Grammy-nominated singer Jorja Smith has announced her sophomore album, Falling or Flying, arrives Sept. 29 via FAMM. Smith’s forthcoming album, Falling or Flying, was recorded in Walsall, England, her hometown, alongside elusive producer DAMEDAME* for over two years. “This album is like my brain. There’s always so much going on but each song is definitely