Summer Walker has announced the second leg of her Summer Walker Series. The six-date trek kicks off on July 2, day two of the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, Louisiana. The multi-platinum superstar performs ahead of Janet Jackson, who headlines the night. Walker, who covers a new digital issue of Essence, will perform
Jazmine Sullivan has released a remake of “Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child.” The song is the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter’s contribution to the new soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s biopic, Elvis, in theaters now. Grammy and Oscar winner D’Mile produced Sullivan’s faithful rendition of the lonesome tune. Her singular voice evokes the melancholic blues of the
Babyface has signed a new record deal with Capitol Records. The 11x Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer joins a roster that includes Neil Diamond, Beck, Kate Perry, Masego, Queen Naija, Nija, and more. “I am extremely honored and humbled to be signing to a legacy label like Capitol. They have welcomed me with open arms
Ella Mai’s single “DFMU” has reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, bumping Silk Sonic’s “Love’s Train” out of the top spot. Mai’s latest feat, which secures her fourth No. 1, ends the R&B duo’s ten-week reign. “DFMU,” which Mai performed at the 2022 BET Awards, is her third-fastest climb to the summit of
A snippet of Doja Cat‘s song “Vegas” surfaced on Twitter in mid-April and sent a shockwave through the platform. Fans tweeted their excitement for the song, which Doja debuted live at her Coachella performance a couple of days later. Some fans believed that blues singer Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton’s 1952 hit “Hound Dog” was
Givēon collects more certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2021 compilation project, When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time, is now certified platinum with more than one million equivalent units sold. “Stuck On You” has also been upgraded to platinum status. Givēon’s breakout hit “Heartbreak Anniversary,” which was nominated for Best
Brandy made a special appearance at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday night. The global star joined rising rapper Jack Harlow on stage to perform her freestyle of his Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper “First Class.” Leading up to Brandy’s appearance, Harlow performed his track “Poison” with Lil Wayne. He then went on to “First Class,”
TJ Jackson has released a new song titled “Heaven on My Lips,” which he co-wrote with Sam Tinnesz and David Thulin. The pillowy tune finds Jackson smooth-talking in the bedroom. “It’s your skin / Every inch pulling me in / Bare and beautiful / I can’t help myself / It’s heaven on my lips when
The countdown for Illumination’s upcoming animated film Minions: The Rise of Gru and its soundtrack draws closer. Before its global July 1 debut, the official music video for Diana Ross and Tame Impala’s optimistic single “Turn Up The Sunshine” arrives. Neither Ross nor Tame Impala makes live appearances in the video. However, the two briefly
Ella Mai has been making major moves following the release of her sophomore album, Heart On My Sleeve. The singer performed at the 2022 BET Awards on Sunday night and was joined by special guests Babyface and Roddy Ricch. Dressed in a silver one-sleeve blazer jacket, Mai opened her set with “DFMU,” which recently reached No. 1