John Legend has released his eighth album, LEGEND, via Republic Records. He executive produced it with Ryan Tedder, who has worked with the likes of Beyoncé, Adele and others. The 24-track album, consisting of two acts, includes the previously shares songs “Dope” featuring JID, “All She Wanna Do” featuring Saweetie and “Honey” featuring Muni Long. The
After much anticipation, Ari Lennox has released her sophomore album, age/sex/location. It’s the follow-up to her 2019 debut LP, Shea Butter Baby. The 12-track album includes the previously shared songs “Pressure,” “Hoodie” and “Queen Space” featuring Summer Walker. According to Lennox, the album represents “the transitional space before my current eat pray love journey.” It includes additional appearances
Bryson Tiller is back. The Grammy-nominated singer revisits the snap era on his new single “Outside.” The Vinlyz-helmed track samples Ying Yang Twins’ 2005 hit “Wait (The Whisper Song),” which was produced by Mr. Collipark. Over a pulsing bass complemented by hi-hats and finger snaps, Tiller finds himself getting flirty with a newly-single woman. It’s
Jazmine Sullivan’s latest album Heaux Tales continues to collect accolades. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has awarded Sullivan with a gold certification for achieving 500,000 equivalent sales units. It is Sullivan’s second album to receive an award from the organization. Sullivan’s debut album, Fearless, received a platinum certification in April for selling more than one million
Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers appear in the top 10 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week (Sept. 10). “Make Me Say It Again, Girl,” the remake of their 1975 classic featuring Beyoncé, grabs the No. 10 spot in its fourth week. The remake marks The Isley Brothers’ first top ten single since “Contagious,”
John Legend earns his first top 10 single on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay for Republic Records. His Muni Long-featured single “Honey” is No. 8 this week (Sept. 10). It’s his 11th top ten single on this chart. His chart advancement comes days after the duet did the same at R&B radio. Previously, 2020’s “U
As Ari Lennox gets closer to releasing her sophomore album, age/sex/location, the Grammy-nominated singer shares more details. After much anticipation, Lennox has finally revealed the album tracklist. The 12-track album will include guest appearances from Chlöe, Lucky Daye and Summer Walker. The latter singer appears on “Queen Space,” which Lennox released last week as part of
Usher and Alicia Keys found a unique way to celebrate the 18th anniversary of their hit duet, “My Boo.” On the single’s anniversary date (Aug. 29), Keys launched an open verse challenge for the song. Keys, stationed behind her MPC drum machine at soundcheck, said, “The ‘My Boo’ anniversary is here, and I know how
Silk Sonic (Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars) hit a new peak on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with “After Last Night.” The sensual jam, which features Thundercat and Bootsy Collins, places No. 9 in its ninth week, marking the duo’s fourth top ten single from their successful debut album, An Evening With Silk Sonic. It’s
Summer Walker’s sophomore album Still Over It has produced a hit single. “Unloyal,” a duet with Ari Lennox, has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. It marks Walker’s first chart-topper in a lead role and her second overall. The news comes less than a week after the single topped R&B radio. Trey