Robert Glasper Experiment has released a deluxe edition of their album Black Radio to commemorate its 10th anniversary. The collective was formed by multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Robert Glasper, saxophonist Casey Benjamin, bassist Derrick Hodge and percussionist Chris Dave. Black Radio: 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes the original album, plus three bonus tracks previously unreleased on
Babyface and Coco Jones have released a music video for their single “Simple.” The vibrant video was directed by Sara Lacombe. “Simple” is lifted from Babyface’s new album, Girls Night Out. The collaborative album was released Oct. 21 via Capitol Records. It’s the follow-up to his 2015 LP, Return of the Tender Lover, issued on Def
Rihanna is back with another new song “Born Again.” She co-wrote the piano-laden track with James Fauntleroy, The-Dream, and Ludwig Goransson. The latter two also serve as the producers. “So until those rivers run out / It runs through me / Wherever you are, I’ll be there / We carry on / Born again,” Rihanna
It’s starting to feel almost like Christmas, thanks to Givēon’s faithful take on the irresistible holiday classic “The First Noel.” His remake is part of Amazon Music’s exclusive Original songs series, a sweet balance between brand-new seasonal gems and a twist on festive favorites. Givēon’s hearty cover just a couple of weeks after earning a
Kevin Ross has unveiled the official video for his latest single “Sweet Release.” Directed by Legit Looks, the video follows a beautiful Black couple displaying their love and affection for each other. Another scene features a blindfolded woman whose eyes are hidden behind relevant words that symbolize the essence of a Black woman. Ross isn’t
Crowned “Little Ella” by the late legendary trombonist Curtis Fuller, Award winning Vocal Musician MAVIS SWAN POOLE has generated quite a buzz on the international music scene. She is graced with an unrivaled brilliance of shattering genre barriers with her rich and smoky sound. Poole is known for being one of the first jazz/soul Vocalists
Masego is back with a new single, “Say You Want Me.” It’s the first new song from the Grammy-nominated artist since he released the syrupy “Yamz” with Devin Morrison in November 2021. The Afro-R&B track, co-produced by P2J and E.Y., meshes Masego’s smooth voice with the burgeoning talents of Destin Conrad, Ambré, Ari PenSmith and
R&B powerhouse Anita Baker has announced the dates for her 2023 headlining tour. It’ll mark the legendary singer’s first full tour since 1995. The highly anticipated tour will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Baker’s debut solo album, The Songstress, which was released May 31, 1983. The 15-city tour kicks off Feb. 11, 2023, in Hollywood
Rising singer Kaash Paige has announced the release date for her sophomore album, Soundtrack 2 My Life. It will arrive Nov. 18 via Def Jam Recordings. Soundtrack 2 My Life, alternatively titled S2ML, is the follow-up to Paige’s 2020 debut album, Teenage Fever. It was previously titled The Fall Off, as reported by Billboard and
Emerging singer-songwriter Mariah the Scientist has released a new song titled “Bout Mine.” On the brooding track, Mariah the Scientist offloads her frustrations about the romantic complications she is experiencing from a nonchalant lover. She is unwilling to lose out on the investment, making a promise that this specific person will regret how they’ve been