Samm Henshaw is exploring collaboration territory. The British singer has teamed up with Chicago producer and DJ Smoko Ono on his new song “Pull Up.” A sullen Henshaw is fresh out of a relationship on the colorful and vibrant track. He looks to rid himself of any more of its lousy energy by having someone
Emerging singer Samaria has released “Somebody Else,” her rendition of English rock band The 1975‘s track that appeared on their 2016 album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It. Samaria’s reimagined version, which makes for a delightful listen, was co-produced by Grammy winner Swagg R’Celious (H.E.R.
Following his gorgeous collaboration with New York DJ and producer Moby, serpentwithfeet returns with “I’m Pressed.” It marks his first solo song since his Apple Music rendition of George Michael’s “Kissing a Fool.” Serpentwithfeet is on brand with “I’m Pressed,” recalling club music from his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland. He’s stumbled across some tea on
MTV has announced a few more nominations for its 2022 Video Music Awards. Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, Steve Lacy and Khalid go head-to-head for Song of the Summer. The social media-driven award honors the most-talked record of the hot months. Beyoncé’s newly gold-certified single “Break My Soul” picks up a nod, marking her second in this
Rising singer Liza has returned with “A Little Bit More,” her first taste of new music this year. On the vulnerable number, Liza navigates the aftermath of an ended relationship that holds a soft place in her heart. Although she and this particular person are not meant to be, she still wants the memories to
NPR had the right idea when they booked Usher to round out their series of Black Music Month concerts. Undoubtedly, Usher’s debut Tiny Desk concert was a worldwide event with the culture that endowed him as one of the premier voices in R&B in the front row at home. In under 25 minutes and across
SZA’s “Love Galore” is still in great demand. The Travis Scott-assisted track has been certified 6x multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It is now the most-certified release from her acclaimed debut album Ctrl. SZA shares another new RIAA award with Scott. Her 2019 collaboration with Scott and The Weeknd, “Power is
DaniLeigh continues to make moves. The multi-platinum entertainer has unveiled a video for “Heartbreaker.” In the Maxx & Madison-directed video, DaniLeigh gets incredibly comfortable in a spacious home decorated with thin, white curtains and minimum fixtures. She sheds the top layer of her clothes, getting down to her bra and panties. From there, she gracefully
Emerging singer Kwaku Asante has released a video for his current single “Rhodes,” co-directed by Dean Dumare. The intimate visual finds Asante and his love interest (played by Kandi J) undoubtedly smitten with each other. They’re seen doting over one another in various places in London, from exploring nature to commuting by train. The sweetest
Stokley has released the official video for his Wale-assisted track “Cafe,” directed by Josh Sikkema. The video begins at the Lantern Coffee Bar & Lounge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where a male patron sings Mint Condition’s 1991 classic “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes).” He gets his lucky break when Stokley walks in and rewards his