R&B artist Mario has released the music video for his latest single, “Like Her Too.” The video, co-directed by Mario and Master Sterling, depicts a romantic outdoor date between Mario and his partner, as the sun sets and their night together unfolds. The song, which was co-produced by Blwyrmnd and SprngBrk, has amassed over 797,000
Kota the Friend’s Lyrics To GO series is back, with Volume 4. The Lyrics to GO format has redefined the landscape of independent hip-hop through its crisp lyricism and clean visuals. Positivity, self-growth, independence, and the importance of family are all themes that Kota holds dear and expresses with clarity and distinction on LTGv4.
R&B veteran Mario has unveiled the video for his new single, “Like Her Too.” Master Sterling co-directed the visual alongside Mario. In it, Mario and his chocolate beauty enjoy a date outdoors, gazing into each other’s eyes. Though the sun sets, Mario and his love interest have no plans to end the rendezvous. You’ll have
The Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival 2023 lineup has been announced. The two-day festival is set to return to Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, in Miami Gardens, Florida. R&B and soul heavyweights Charlie Wilson, Erykah Badu and Jill Scott are at the top of the bill. Ari Lennox
Genre-bending group Phony Ppl earns their second consecutive top ten single on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, as “Nowhere But Up” rises from No. 11 to No. 9 this week. The catchy song, produced by Ivan Barias (Musiq Soulchild, Ledisi), took 11 chart weeks to achieve its top ten placement, two more weeks than its
The lineup for the 2023 Governors Ball Music Festival has been announced. The three-day event is set for June 9 through June 11 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, New York. Grammy-nominated singer Givēon is billed as a top performer, along with pop and rap superstars Lizzo, ODESZA and Kendrick Lamar. Other acts on
Kelela has shared a new track, “Contact,” and it transforms her sexy whispers into sonic delight. “It’s a soundtrack for ‘pre-gaming’ (a song to play as you’re getting ready or on your way to the club),” she explains. “It’s also the interior club experience: the heat that envelops you when you walk into a packed
Miguel’s 2011 single “Sure Thing” is gaining new momentum. The Happy Perez-produced track re-enters the Billboard Hot 100 chart this week at No. 49. (It also moves to No. 12 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart this week.) To celebrate his latest chart achievement, Miguel shared a video on Instagram where he performed an acoustic
John Legend is entering the world of skincare. The EGOT winner has announced his gender-neutral skincare brand, Loved01 (pronounced “Loved One”), launches globally on Feb. 1. According to the Loved01 homepage, which is still under construction, the products are “crafted to moisturize, nourish and uplift melanin-rich skin.” Legend aligned himself with A-Frame Brands for Loved01
The 2023 Lovers & Friends Festival lineup has been announced. Presented by Usher, the one-day festival will feature performances by R&B acts, including Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Miguel, Jhené Aiko, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Usher, among others. Additional performers outside of R&B include Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Christina Aguilera, Nelly, 50 Cent