It feels like forever since we’ve heard Keyshia Cole on a rap-sung collaboration. The Grammy-nominated singer makes the wait worthwhile, joining wide-receiver-turned-rapper AB (Antonio Brown) on his new song “Don’t Leave.” The track is lifted from his new album Paradigm. The track, which takes interpolation from Foxy Brown’s 1996 classic “Get Me Home” featuring Blackstreet, is a…
For music critics and fans of the ’90s, the start of a new Mary J. Blige album had become synonymous with Puff Daddy and his frantic calls or voicemails designed to get the young superstar in the studio. The intro on her third album, Share My World, was much different than her previous LPs. It…
As promised, Daniel Caesar has released “Please Do Not Lean,” a new song he premiered during his set at Coachella last weekend. The track features Canadian production collective BADBADNOTGOOD, also credited as writers and producers. On this honest track, Caesar doesn’t fully throw himself into the role of Mr. Wrong, but he isn’t entirely the…
Considering today is Earth Day, the timing couldn’t be better for PJ Morton to release his new song “Be Like Water” featuring Stevie Wonder and Nas. This aquatic unload is the kind of tune that is starting to become Morton’s calling card. He is still committed to the innate inspiration and urging his church upbringing…
Exciting new Boston-based talent Antonio Breez’s new single and music video “Ride” is being released on Friday, April 22. “Ride” is the first single from Antonio’s highly anticipated fifth studio project due for release in the fall. The music video was skillfully produced by music producer Ocean Luciano. “Ride” is a smooth, captivating performance delivered…
Shatie Narisse’s exciting music video “Didn’t Think” dropped today! Artist, actress, podcaster and musician, Shatia Nerisse released her latest exciting EP “D-Series Volume 2” on March 4th. Today her exciting video “Didn’t Think” dropped! Growing up in the Bronx, New York City, Shatia Nerisse lived next door to “Cover Girls” lead vocalist. The tune and…
Justine Skye is making an effort to reflect on her relationship woes in music rather than on social media. The singer has returned with “What a Lie,” her first single release of the year. Over a relaxed production, Skye calls out an ex-lover who she discovered was unfaithful in their relationship. “User, what a user /…
Emerging singer Josh Levi has returned with his new single “Vices.” The new single is no sad love story for Levi, but one with a happy ending. “Vices” is enveloped in stellar harmonies, with a moving guitar riff as its sturdy prop. Levi sings about purging himself of a girl who was once his crutch.…
Kate Stewart is torn between fighting or calling it quits for a stifling relationship on her new single “Numb.” On the emotionally-detached track — produced by Swagg R’celious, Keithen “Bassman” Foster and Frank Roman — Stewart details her fading feelings for someone who treats her without regard day in and day out. Although she is in…
Ambré has crossed paths with 6LACK for a remix of her song “What You Deserve.” The new version appears on the Big Femme Energy, Vol. 1 Deluxe compilation. Besides subtracting Ambré’s second verse, “What You Deserve (Remix)” is still both warm and groovy as the original. 6LACK slides in and manages to capture ears with…