Usher continues to ride high on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. His single “Good Good,” featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, remains at No. 1 for a fifth week, extending its reign as his second-longest stand atop this chart. The Mel & Mus-produced track is two weeks away from tying with “Here I Stand,” which
R&B newcomer Byron Juane is shooting straight from the hip on his new song “Take It Personal,” which he co-wrote and co-produced. Juane sings to his inappreciative lover above a sparse guitar, addressing why their relationship had frayed. He opens, “I never said you had to be perfect / I said I wanted trust /
The Stranglers are a British rock band that emerged during the punk rock and new wave era in the mid-1970s. Formed in Guildford, Surrey, in 1974, the band originally consisted of Hugh Cornwell (vocals, guitar), Jean-Jacques Burnel (bass, vocals), Dave Greenfield (keyboards), and Jet Black (drums). The Stranglers’ music is characterized by a diverse range
Chubby Checker, born Ernest Evans on October 3, 1941, is an American singer and dancer best known for popularizing the dance craze “The Twist.” Born in South Carolina, Checker rose to fame in the early 1960s and became a prominent figure in the music scene. Checker’s breakthrough came in 1960 with the release of “The
The Allman Brothers Band, formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969, stands as a seminal force in the Southern rock genre, blending blues, rock, and jazz influences into a distinctive and influential sound. The band was founded by brothers Duane Allman (guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, keyboards), along with Dickey Betts (guitar), Berry Oakley (bass), Butch
David Bowie, born David Robert Jones on January 8, 1947, was an English singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer who transcended musical genres and artistic boundaries. Bowie is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of popular music and a trailblazer in the realm of fashion and visual arts. Bowie’s
Anita Baker, born on January 26, 1958, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter whose rich, velvety voice and emotive delivery have made her a beloved figure in the music industry. With a career that spans several decades, Baker has earned multiple Grammy Awards and has left an indelible mark on the genre. Baker’s breakthrough
Rising singer Maeta has released When I Hear Your Name (Live), a seven-track compilation of live versions of songs from her project, released earlier this year. When I Hear Your Name (Live) features songs she performed on tour across North America, the U.K., and Europe. Among the live versions of project cuts are “Clarity” and
John Legend has returned with “Don’t Need to Sleep,” his first solo song of 2023. The uplifting anthem encourages listeners to continue pursuing their dreams, even in the midst of uncertainty. In essence, our dreams are more than fleeting scenes from our slumber. “Bent but not broken / Down but not hopeless / Eyes are
Usher has confirmed further details about his ninth album, Coming Home, including the new tracks and its availability on numerous formats. The R&B superstar has now added “Risk It All” featuring H.E.R. and K-Pop artist Jung Kook’s “Standing Next to You” remix to his upcoming album, along with hit single “Good Good” with Summer Walker