Mary J. Blige emerged as the queen of the Billboard Music Awards, which aired on Sunday night on NBC. Introduced by Janet Jackson, the legendary singer was on hand to accept the Icon Award, becoming the 11th recipient behind Stevie Wonder, Jackson, Prince, and Mariah Carey. Accepting the prestigious award, Blige said, “What an icon…
Silk Sonic (Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars) made their Billboard Music Awards debut. The super duo delivered a faithful rendition of “Love’s Train,” a remake of Con Funk Shun’s bedroom classic and their latest hit single on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. Behind a shimmering backdrop, Silk Sonic, clad in their now trademark red suits,…
The 2022 Billboard Music Awards is already shaping up to be one for the books. Held Sunday night at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena, the event was hosted and executive produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs. Performers included Silk Sonic and Maxwell, who saluted Michael Jackson and his Thriller album for its 40th anniversary. The Icon…
Mary J. Blige is a beloved icon. Having had the credentials of a bonafide star since she made landfall on the musical map in the early ‘90s, the legendary singer can account for the most dependable discography in R&B. Among Blige’s major hits and other signature album cuts are legitimate remakes, all responsible for cementing…
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‘Modern Day Blues’ from the Album ‘Modern Day Blues’ Singer/songwriter Markiedee Jr – ‘Modern Day Blues’ album artwork On May 6, the Queens NY-based R&B singer and performer, MarkiedeeJr has just released his latest album “Modern Day Blues”. The prolific artist dropped this album less than two months after his last music video “Treat You…
Inayah is in album mode. The rising singer has debuted the new single “Always Something” from her forthcoming sophomore album, Insecure. It includes writing assistance from Oscar-nominated super-producer Dixson and Omari “G.O.” Massenburg (DaniLeigh, Rotimi). “Always Something” is a relatable tune, paired with finger snaps and a steady electric guitar, that speaks directly to the single…
Janet Jackson and Jennifer Hudson are headed to this year’s MTV Movie & TV Awards as notable nominees. Jackson’s feature film JANET, which premiered this past winter on Lifetime and A&E, is nominated in the newly-established Unscripted category: Best Music Documentary. The two-night doc chronicled Jackson’s childhood, her rise to superstardom, past relationships, and other…
Muni Long turns the tables on “Pain,” the second single issued under her new Def Jam Recordings deal. The previously teased track from social media was produced by JayUncut, who has worked with artists like Rubi Rose and Cuban Doll. On “Pain,” built around a steel guitar and programmed drums, Long has vengeance in her…
The R&B radio audience has a new Mary J. Blige single to embrace from her most recent album Good Morning Gorgeous. Blige’s duet with Anderson .Paak, “Here With Me,” is the next focus track at radio, Rated R&B reports. The summer jam, produced by Bongo ByTheWay, includes writing credit from Blige, .Paak, and Ant Clemons, has…