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The Legendary Mary J. Blige shares the official summer fun music video to her feel-good single "Come See About Me" featuring Hip Hop vet rapper Fabolous.
This week the Legendary Charlie Wilson scored his 15th overall top 10 Billboard Adult R&B radio hit "No Stoppin' Us" ft. Babyface, Johnny Gill & K-Ci Hailey at No. 10 after 14 weeks on the chart.
The feel-good groove was produced by Babyface and samples McFadden & Whitehead's 1979 classic "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now".
Wilson comes in third behind Alicia Keys and Toni Braxton with the most No. 1's on the chart.
The Legendary Babyface has shared details about his upcoming eleventh studio album Girls' Night Out which arrives October 29th via his new deal with Capitol Records.
The album is said to feature all female artists from both the R&B and Hip-Hop worlds including Ella Mai, Ari Lennox, Kehlani, Doechii, Queen Naija & more.
The album is led by the Billboard Adult R&B top 20 single "Keeps On Fallin'" featuring Ella Mai.
In a statement about Capitol Records, he says:
"I am extremely honored and humbled to be signing to a legacy label like Capitol. They have welcomed me with open arms and treat me like family. And, in the end, that's what it's all about - doing what you love with people who have the same love for music as you do."
About the project he adds:
"The process for it reminded me of when I did 'Waiting to Exhale'. I'm excited for the world to hear."
Babyface was recently featured on the Charlie Wilson, Johnny Gill & K-Ci Hailey collaborative track "No Stoppin' Us" which is currently in the top 10 Billboard Adult R&B chart.
R&B Superstar Ne-Yo has released the official Teyana Taylor-directed music video to his seductive single "You Got the Body".
"You Got the Body" follows after Ne-Yo's previous singles "Don't Love Me" and "Stay Down" ft. Yung Bleu, all set to appear on his upcoming album Self-Explanatory arriving July 15th via Motown Records.
Self-Explanatory is available for Pre-order HERE
Five-time Grammy winner H.E.R. shares her take on the 1967 classic, "Dance to the Music" originally recorded by Sly & the Family Stone.
Produced by Jack Antonoff, the funky track is set to appear on Minions: The Rise of Gru original motion picture soundtrack which arrives July 1st simultaneously with the computer animated comedy sequel film.
Following Bobby V's recent appearance on Verzuz, the singer-songwriter shares his new single "Cookie" via his imprint label Veltree Music Group.
Produced by Mike Shaw, the mid-tempo track follows after his single "Reply" and 2018 album Electrik and is available on streaming platforms.
Grammy Award-winning R&B Superstar Brandy took to social media to share that she has signed with the Legendary label Motown Records.
In a statement she says:
"I've always wanted to work with Ethiopia (Habtemariam, Motown's CEO and Chairwoman). I've just always thought she was just a bad-ass Black woman who loves music, knows music and I saw her work her way up because she's so talented. So when I heard that she was who she is now at Motown, I was like, 'If I were to ever go back to a major label, I would want to work with Ethiopia'. And it happened. I can't wait to get started on the music because it's going to be so refreshing, so different. And I'm just looking forward to singing and listening and learning all over again. I feel like I'm reborn. I feel like I have a whole new energy, a whole new spark, to keep going, to keep moving and to keep doing what I love to do, which is sing, rap, act and dance."
In another statement, Habtemariam adds:
"Brandy is one of the most prolific voices in the history of music. Her contribution to R&B continues to influence newcomers and contemporaries around the world. We are ecstatic to welcome Brandy to the Motown family and eager to join her in making musical history."
The announcement comes after Brandy's seventh studio album B7 (2020) which debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Independent Albums Charts under her own imprint label Brand Nu in partnership with eOne.
Brandy rounds off the 'COLORS' series with Motown Records celebrating Black Music Month with a masterful performance of "Rather Be", a highlight from her latest album, B7.
Discovered by the great Gerald Levert, R&B duo Men at Large's original members Dave Tolliver and Jason Champion have reunited after more than 25 years with their new album Love Benefits available on all music platforms.
The 10-track album features the singles "IMF (In My Feelings)", "Faded" and a revamped version of their 1992 hit "Use Me" titled as "Use Me 2022".
Grammy Award-winning Superstar Chris Brown has released his tenth studio album Breezy across all streaming platforms.
The 24-track star-studded album features guest appearances by Lil Durk, Wizkid, Lil Wayne, Ella Mai, Lil Baby, Bryson Tiller, H.E.R., Tory Lanez, Jack Harlow & Blxst.
See the official music video for "WE (Warm Embrace)" co-starring Normani below.
This week 4x Grammy Award-winning dynamic duo Silk Sonic spends 10 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Radio for their cover of ConFunkShun's classic "Love's Train".
"Love's Train" follows after their singles "Smokin Out the Window", "Skate" and the worldwide smash "Leave the Door Open" and appears on the deluxe edition of their debut album An Evening with Silk Sonic.
The vinyl edition to An Evening with Silk Sonic is available for Pre-order and arrives August 12th.
Silk Sonic also returns to their Las Vegas residency at Park MGM's Dolby Live from August 3rd through August 19th.Visit www.silksonic.com for more details.
The iconic Beyoncé returns with her new House influenced single "Break My Soul".
Produced by Beyoncé, Christopher Stewart & Terius Nash and co-written with Shawn Carter, Allen George, Fred McFarlane, Adam Pigott & Freddie Ross, the Dance-floor anthem serves as the lead single from Beyoncé's upcoming seventh studio album Renaissance which arrives July 29th via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records.
Renaissance is the follow-up to Beyoncé's sixth consecutive No. 1 solo album Lemonade (2016).
Philadelphia-based twin sister duo AAries (Ayinke, Ayana Hipps) returns to music with their new single "Better Days" in celebration of Juneteenth.
Produced by Rated Art and co-written with AAries, the celebratory track follows after their 2015 EP Got Ur Request and is available on all streaming platforms.
Multi Grammy winner John Legend has teamed up with R&B Sensation Muni Long for the seductive song "Honey" available on streaming platforms.
Produced by Ryan Tedder, Steven Franks, Lindgren and Tommy Brown with Legend & Long serving as co-writers, "Honey" serves as the second single following "Dope" ft. JID from John Legend's forthcoming eighth studio album.
Award-winning Singer-songwriter RL of the multi-platinum recording trio Next has released his new single "No Filter" to streaming platforms.
Written, Produced and Arranged by RL, "No Filter" is described by RL as a Summer anthem and features Kelley Jenae on guitar and mixed by frequent collaborator Brian 'B-Flat' Cook.
Music Mogul and Entrepreneur Diddy returns to music with his collaborative single "Gotta Move On" featuring Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter Bryson Tiller.
"Gotta Move On" serves as the lead single from Diddy's upcoming R&B album under his new imprint label LOVE RECORDS in partnership with Motown Records.
In a statement about Diddy's newly formed venture, he says:
"Music has always been my first love, LOVE RECORDS is the next chapter is about getting back to the love and making the best music of my life. For the label I'm focused on creating timeless R&B music with the next generation of artists and producers. Motown is the perfect partner for my album and I'm excited to add to it's legacy."
In other Diddy news, the three-time Grammy Award winning Icon is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2022 BET Awards hosted by Taraji P. Henson and airs Sunday, June 26th at 8 P.M. ET/PT.
Three-time Grammy winner NE-YO took to social media to announce his upcoming eighth overall studio album Self Explanatory arriving July 15 via Motown Records.
The album is led by the singles "Stay Down" ft. Yung Bleu, "Don't Love Me" and the newly released "You Got the Body".
In a statement about the album, Ne-Yo says:
"Self Explanatory' is the new name we gave the album after I had a very insightful conversation with some people whose opinions I value. My albums have always pulled on your heart strings, made you dance and gave you something to play while cleaning the house on a Sunday. This album is no different. You'll hear that it's Self Explanatory."
Self Explanatory is available for Pre-order HERE
The Legendary Babyface has teamed up with Ella Mai for a new collaborative single "Keeps On Fallin'" available on all streaming platforms.
Produced by Babyface & D'Mile, the dreamy track interpolates Tevin Campbell's 1993 hit "Can We Talk" also written and produced by Babyface.
"When I first heard Ella's voice, I thought, 'What an incredible and distinctive voice, I have to get in the studio with her! Well, I did...and it was everything I imagined and more." -Babyface
"Working with Babyface was an absolute dream come true for me. To be welcomed and praised by someone so talented and acclaimed, I couldn't have asked for our 'Keeps On Fallin' sessions to be any better. We sang, we wrote, we laughed and we talked. Babyface is so humbled and pleasure to work with, I hope this record is the start of many more." -Ella Mai
"Keeps On Fallin'" serves as the lead single from Babyface's forthcoming album via Capitol Records.
Grammy nominated singer, songwriter Anthony David & Algebra Blessett reunite to deliver an intimate live performance of their newly released single "Heaven".
Originally recorded in 1988 by the Legendary BeBe & CeCe Winans, "Heaven" follows after the Atlanta-based artists previous collaborations "4Evermore", "Official" and "Need You Now" and is available on all streaming platforms.
"Algebra and I enjoy working together, either on stage or in the studio." -Anthony David
The Legendary Mary J. Blige has announced dates for her upcoming Fall tour Good Morning Gorgeous in support of her album of the same-name with special guests Ella Mai & Queen Naija.
The Good Morning Gorgeous Tour kicks off September 17th in Greensboro NC and will make stops in major cities across North America such as Washington DC, Charlotte NC, Philadelphia PA, Detroit MI, Chicago IL, Atlanta GA, Houston TX, Oakland CA, Las Vegas NV, Los Angeles CA, St. Louis MO, New Orleans LA, Memphis TN, Cleveland OH, Brooklyn NY, Nashville TN and end October 29th in Atlantic City, NJ.
Pre-sale tickets begin this Thursday, June 16th at 10 AM and General sale begin this Friday at 10 AM.
Visit www.bpctickets.com for more details.
Multi-Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician PJ Morton shares the official music video to his latest single entitled "On My Way" with the Legendary El DeBarge.
In 2020, Shawn Stockman of the Legendary Boyz II Men released his long awaited debut solo album Foreword which features the singles: "Feelin Lil Sum'n" & "All I Do".
Stockman returns with the deluxe edition album via his imprint label Rosewood Enterprise, Inc. The updated version includes the bonus track "Cocoa Blue" available on all streaming platforms.
This week Nigerian-American singer and actor Rotimi scores his first top 10 Billboard Adult R&B radio hit "I Do" at No. 10 after 25 consecutive weeks on the chart.
The heartfelt ballad appears on his 2021 full-length debut album All or Nothing. Also included on the album are the singles "Love Somebody", "What to Do", "Decide", "Don't You Ever" and "Weapon".
On The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 14, Episode 5, which aired Sunday on Bravo, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and cast member Kandi Burruss-Tucker made reference that she recorded a duet with Late Great R&B Legend Gerald Levert who passed away unexpectedly in November of 2006.
Written by both Kandi and Levert, the unreleased song from 2003 entitled "It's You" has since been uploaded to her official YouTube account @KandiOnline.
Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and actor MAJOR. returns to his roots by sharing a re-imagined take of the Gospel classic, "Whole World In His Hands".
"Whole World In His Hands" is available on all digital platforms via MNRK Music Group.
Billboard Magazine chart-topping Singer-songwriter and Detroit native J. Brown shares the official music video for his single entitled "Don't Rush" featuring multi-award winning singer, songwriter and producer Tank.
"Don't Rush" currently holds the No. 15 spot on the Billboard R&B Songs chart in the country and marks Brown's fifth Top 15 song in the last three years.
"Don't Rush" is featured on J. Brown's recently released debut album Chapter & Verse available on all streaming platforms via the Mocha Music/SRG-ILS Group label imprint.
Grammy nominated viral R&B/Soul trio The Ton3s (formerly The Hamiltones) re-introduce themselves with the release of their new album We Are The Ton3s on digital music platforms via Young Vintage/EMPIRE.
The 11-track album includes the singles "Better" and "Got So Much Love" and features guest appearances by Snoop Dogg, PJ Morton, Sir the Baptist, Tarriona "Tank" Ball and more.
Stream/Purchase We Are The Ton3s HERE
"Being the Ton3s just shows how much we're continuing to grow - not only as artists but as men. We're fathers, and some are even husbands now." -J Vito
"These songs are one of many soundtracks to the human love experience. Things that everyday people may deal with or go through in love." -2E
"Our previous albums catered to the 'Vintage' side of our brand. Now, we're moving more towards our 'Young' version of our brand." -Tony Lelo
You can catch The Ton3s on the road through July for their extended We Are The Ton3s Tour. The group is also set to perform on the main stage at the Capital Jazz Fest in DC this Friday, June 3rd.
