Brent Faiyaz has earned another career achievement. The Columbia, Maryland, native’s sophomore album Wasteland is now certified gold, surpassing more than 500,000 equivalent units. It marks Faiyaz’s first album or project to be certified by the RIAA. His previous releases, including 2020’s F*ck the World and his 2017 debut Sonder Son, have yet to be
Beyoncé’s “Break My Soul,” the lead single from her album Renaissance, has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA); it has sold one million equivalent units since its summer release. It’s the first track from Beyoncé’s seventh album to obtain an RIAA award. “Break My Soul” was initially certified gold in
Jazmine Sullivan’s “Hurt Me So Good” has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week. It’s the second time the two-time Grammy winner has taken hold of the summit, as “Pick Up Your Feelings” did so during the week of March 20, 2021. “Hurt Me So Good” is lifted from Sullivan’s Heaux
THEY., the R&B duo composed of vocalist Drew Love and producer Dante Jones, have shared their new song “Set Me Free.” Incorporating micro levels of hazy rock, Love sings about moments of hope, where an unnamed rescuer helps him come out on the other side. “I’m on my knees / Prayin’ that somebody / Will
SZA has revealed the tracklist for her sophomore album, SOS., which releases Dec. 9 on Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records. Loaded with 23 tracks, S.O.S. will include the previously shared songs “Good Days,” “I Hate U” and “Shirt.” It will also feature “Blind,” which she performed on Saturday Night Live, along with “Shirt.” SOS will include features from Don Toliver, Phoebe
R&B icon Mary J. Blige has announced a special concert to bring in the new year. The pre-New Year’s Eve show will take place Dec. 29 in Jacksonville, Florida, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. K. Michelle and Queen Naija will join Blige as special guests. Music from Blige’s latest album, Good Morning Gorgeous, will be part
Jill Scott will celebrate the 23rd anniversary of her debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1, with a headlining tour. The 20-date tour, powered by Live Nation Urban, kicks off Feb. 28, 2023, at Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Georgia. From there, Scott will play in various U.S. cities, including Jacksonville, Philadelphia, Brooklyn
Beyoncé has taken over airwaves. Her current single “Cuff It,” lifted from her Renaissance album, has reached No. 1 at R&B radio and urban radio. “Cuff It” is Beyoncé’s second consecutive No. 1 hit from the Renaissance album cycle, following the empowering dance track “Break My Soul.” It’s also her third song this year to ascend to
Grammy winner SZA appeared on the KeKe Palmer-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live to perform two songs from her upcoming album, S.O.S. Wearing a black, Harley-Davidson eagle graphic tee and sagging pants, SZA opened the night with a live rendition of her recent single, “Shirt.” The Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins-produced song debuted at No. 11 on the
Jacquees was the latest musical guest to play at Vevo Studios in Brooklyn, New York. The R&B singer performed “Say Yea,” a track from his upcoming third album, Sincerely For You. Dressed in a bleached denim trucker jacket, Jacquees performed the pillowy slow jam with a full band and background vocalists. Issued May 20, “Say