Benny Bizzie took time out to have a chat with SingersRoom. SR: Congratulations on your new EP ‘Chrysalis’, what does the title actually mean or signify? BB: Chrysalis is about peeling off the layers of older parts of myself and my artistry, and embracing a new path. I have had quite an interesting journey as a
Mary J. Blige is happy. Seriously, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is in a good headspace and makes it known on Angie Martinez‘s newly-minted podcast, In Real Life. In the episode titled “We’re All Gonna Die,” Blige spoke candidly about a series of topics, some of which are remarks we have yet to hear from
Kyle Dion has released a deluxe edition of his sophomore album, Sassy. The new version of Sassy features all 17 songs from the original LP, which all remain in the same sequence, plus four additional tracks. Three of them were shared ahead of the expansion, including the Tkay Maidza-assisted “Hazy,” “Spoon & Bang,” and “Dance For
Craig David is going to have us pumping our fists to his latest single. The British singer and Swedish electronic production/DJ duo Galantis have come together for the dancefloor filler “DNA.” On the attention grabber, David dabbles in a hybrid of Euro-flavored dance and R&B with the duo’s help. Lyrically, he takes a keen interest
The singer/songwriter MERE has released a new single “Securities” it was out on YouTube on June 16. The song is about connection and it starts with the hypnotic opening lyrics: “You know what time it is?” “Securities” is a love song about intimacy, connection and commitment. It’s about belonging to one another. MERE sings: “Tell
DaniLeigh has announced her first headlining tour, 4 Velour Tour. It kicks off Sept. 9 at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. The rising singer will travel across the nation, hitting major cities such as San Francisco, Phoenix, New Orleans, Atlanta, New York, and Chicago, among others. DaniLeigh will wrap the 4 Velour Tour at The
Fresh on the heels of her exclusive Apple Music Live concert, Mary J. Blige has released a live album comprised of the setlist. It marks Blige’s second live album, following 1998’s The Tour, which Rated R&B placed on its list of favorite live albums in 2020. Over an hour-long, Apple Music Live: Mary J. Blige
India Shawn has unveiled the video for “Caught in the Middle,” following the release of her freshly-shared debut album Before We Go (Deeper). The Dennis Leupold-directed video sees Shawn and her love interest (played by Deivys Nicola) journeying through a sweet connection that leaves them inseparable. When Shawn isn’t glued to her man at their
Calvin Harris has shared another new song from his forthcoming album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2. The Scottish DJ joins forces with Normani and Tinashe, along with rapper Offset, for “New To You.” The superbly musical track finds Normani covering the chorus. Tinashe delivers a verse about square one of a growing love that she
Chaka Khan has released “Woman Like Me,” her first single on SRG-ILS Group. It was produced by Gregg Pagani, who also co-wrote it with Francesca Richard and Jeffrey Anderson. Khan falls back on soul and R&B for “Woman Like Me” after exploring the dance scene on a previous album (more on that later). The wailing