R&B duo The Amours, consisting of sisters Jakiya Ayanna and Shaina Aisha, have released their new single “Don’t Deserve” via Hardcover. The song, produced by Camper, sees the sisters asserting their self-worth as they sing about leaving an unfaithful lover. “Don’t Deserve” marks a new chapter for The Amours, serving as the lead single from
Singer-songwriter Gene Noble has released “Feel A Way,” his first album in nine years. The eight-track project features songs such as “Whatever It Is,” “Champagne Jack,” and “The Cost,” which examines the sacrifices we make in life. Noble stated that the album is a reflection of the toll that cost can take on a person
Gospel singer Gene Moore reunites with India.Arie for his new heartfelt single, “Beautiful.” It was written by Jayshawn Champion and produced by Ohio band Red Hands. You can almost hear the clink of champagne flutes from a couple in love during this earnest single that seeps true romantic happiness. Moore and Arie sound wonderfully soulful
Emerging singer and producer Casey Sage is running around in circles on his single, “Spinnin’,” which he wrote and produced. Over a crisp and agile production, Sage exudes a pacifying sound as his mind races with wariness and mixed emotions. “With ‘Spinnin” I was trying to express the frustrations of trying to make the same
The 2023 Lovers & Friends Festival lineup has been announced, with R&B acts such as Mariah Carey, Boyz II Men, Miguel, Jhené Aiko, Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Usher set to perform. The festival, presented by Usher, will also feature non-R&B acts like Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Christina Aguilera, Nelly, 50 Cent, Bow Wow
R&B newcomer Naomi Sharon has signed to OVO Sound, the label co-founded by Drake, Noah “40” Shebib and Oliver El-Khatib. She is the label’s first woman signee, joining a roster that includes dvsn, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Majid Jordan and more. “@naomisharon I been waiting for this day for too long now where the world finally gets to
August Alsina continues to shower fans with new music. The singer has released “Myself,” his first new track of the year. It arrives with a music video directed by Mark Gonzales a.k.a. MarkMark. On the track, Alsina writes primarily about growing up in the mean streets of New Orleans, Louisiana, and having only himself to
Emerging singer Arlo Parks has announced her sophomore album, My Soft Machine, and has released its lead single, “Weightless.” Produced by Paul Epworth, “Weightless” is a lustrous pop-R&B tune that finds Parks unable to let go of a partner who shows no interest in the progression of their relationship. “Dive into the past and you
Gene Noble has returned with Feel A Way, the singer-songwriter’s first album in nine years. The eight-track project includes the current focus track “Whatever It Is,” as well as the previously shared songs “Champagne Jack” and “The Cost.” The latter tune, which opens the album, explores the sacrifices we make in life — whether it’s
Sebastian Mikael has announced his headlining North American tour, dubbed the Phileo Tour. “This is my first headline tour, I can’t wAit to create new memories w/y’all,” Mikael said in the announcement caption. The eight-date tour kicks off March 15 at the legendary S.O.B’s in New York City and wraps on March 26 in Seattle