Snoh Aalegra earns her first platinum award from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). “I Want You Around,” released as a focus single from her sophomore album – Ugh, Those Feels Again, has sold more than one million equivalent units. Co-written by Marcus James, “I Want You Around” was shared in February 2019. Nine
Beyoncé has unveiled the official tracklist to her upcoming eighth album, Renaissance. The music icon shared the details in an Instagram Stories post. Renaissance consists of 16 tracks, including the empowering anthem “Break My Soul” produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart. Since its June 20 release, “Break My Soul” has peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard
Following his appearance on Verzuz with Omarion, Mario returns with his new single “Main One” featuring Tory Lanez. It was co-produced by Mike Crook, Extendo Beats and SprngBrk. Over a thumping backbeat, Mario sings, “I know you wanna be the main one / I got a whole list of some names on the way /
R&B fixture Tevin Campbell has been hot on the promotional trail following his acceptance of the R&B Icon Award at the 2022 Black Music Honors in June. During a recent interview on the State of Black Music podcast featuring hosts Louis York (Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony), Phil Thornton and Tamone Bacon, he shared that
In response to the single, “I wanted to express the beautiful relief of the bizarre,” Earth said. She completed ‘Don’t Try to Interrupt’ with the theme of “Negative Sound Is an Obstruction to Dreams.” The single “D.T.I.” is an Alt-Electronic pop, Trip-Hop genre featuring unique and dreamy vocals, and producer JFKid participated in the arrangement
Although not many casino enthusiasts know this, music is integral to the gambling world. In essence, music sets an atmosphere and keeps the game flow going. Further, it enables gamblers to maintain high spirits. Moreover, it serves to create an atmosphere where you wish to stay longer, and maybe order a few drinks and snacks.
Josh Levi has announced a headlining tour in support of his new EP Disc Two. The Vices Tour begins Aug. 23 at Peppermint Club in Los Angeles, California, and concludes Sept. 12 in Atlanta, Georgia, at The Masquerade. Levi didn’t leave his hometown of Houston, Texas, out of the tour itinerary. He’ll be performing Sept. 4
K. Michelle’s latest single “Scooch” moves to No. 1 this week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, dethroning Silk Sonic’s remake of Con Funk Shun’s “Love’s Train” from the top spot. It’s the Memphis, Tennessee, native’s first number one on this chart. Her previous best was “The Rain.” The New Edition-inspired tune scored K. Michelle’s first
Ciara’s new single “Jump” makes a strong debut on Billboard. This week, the Coast Contra-assisted bop enters at No. 4 on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song Sales chart. Elsewhere, the high-octane summer anthem debuts at No. 12 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales chart. Co-written by Ciara and Theron Thomas, “Jump” was released on July 8
The numbers are in. Brent Faiyaz’s sophomore album, Wasteland, debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with 88,000 equivalent units sold. It’s the Columbia, Maryland, native’s biggest opening week of his career. Wasteland trails behind Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti, which sold approximately 17,000 more to retain the top spot this week. Having