Arin Ray is locked and loaded for the follow-up to 2018’s Platinum Fire. After cranking out a new song in April, the rising singer gathers more steam with “Gold,” a track that has production input from Los Hendrix (Givēon, SZA) and Camper (Mary J. Blige, Brandy), among others. Back from out of space, “Gold” finds Ray on…
Kehlani had a pleasant return back to Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart, as Blue Water Road debuted at No. 3 in its opening week. According to Luminate, Blue Water Road sold 22,000 equivalent units in its first week. Of that total, 15,500 came from on-demand streams. Blue Water Road marked Kehlani’s fifth project, dating back to 2015,…
Album artwork R&B singer/songwriter Destiny Briona has released her latest single “Like Nothing” on Friday, May 13, 2022. The single “Like Nothing” was written as a final love letter that feels bittersweet. The song represents the “right person, wrong time” as it tells the story of two people trying to connect despite personal obstacles. Both…
Album artwork “Way You See Me” R&B music production powerhouse Orlando Rocco Music is releasing a new single “Way You See Me” featuring the talented performer Justis Chanell on May 13, 2022. Orlando Rocco Music was featured on Singersroom in August 2020 when they released the single “Summertime” featuring Dria and Jumpman. “Way You See…
The Black Music Honors has announced the performers for its 7th annual celebration. The star-studded lineup includes 112, Ahjah Walls and Rhea Walls, Amber Riley, Avery Wilson, Carl Thomas, Crystal Aikin, Eric Bellinger, Eric Roberson, Jade Novah, Keedron Bryant, Kevin Ross, Kid N’ Play, PJ Morton, Raheem DeVaughn, Sheléa and Tasha-Page Lockhart. This year’s honorees…
R&B newcomer GoGo Morrow has released her debut single, “In The Way.” It’s her first offering on Harmony Samuels‘ imprint B.O.E. and Universal Music Canada, in partnership with Kenya Barris’ label venture Khalabo Music/Interscope Records. Produced by Samuels, “In The Way” sees Morrow confronting her partner who isn’t emotionally available. “You love me when it’s…
Raheem DeVaughn has released his new collaborative album, From Lust Till Dawn, via New Era Soul/SRG-ILS Group. The 17-track project includes appearances from GeorgiaReign, Yahzarah, Wes Felton, Vandell Andrew, Kristina Ray and more. “I want to be known and have a name for being a contributor to the culture of R&B and soul music, not just…
John Legend may be taking a break from his Las Vegas residency, but he is still keeping busy. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award) winner has announced that his new single “DOPE,” featuring rapper JID, will release May 18 via Republic Records. A snippet of the song is available on Legend’s presave site.…
First impressions, especially in music, hold serious weight. It’s what listeners have close to the top of their minds when an artist enters the conversation. Luckily for Col3trane, the burgeoning singer scored a passing mark on Lush Life, his debut album. Col3trane said the album’s title was inspired by a jazz standard of the same title written…
Alex Isley has announced her headlining Marigold Tour, presented by Femme It Forward. She will be joined by LAYA, Gwen Bunn and Zyah Belle. The 13-city tour kicks off Aug. 10 in San Fransisco, California. Isley and friends will travel across North America, playing in major cities such as Houston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Toronto.…