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Tems: Born in the Wild review – the Afrobeats artist levels up in style

(RCA) The Lagos-born singer’s rocket-fuelled rise to stardom continues on a debut album peppered with swaggering bangers Temilade Openiyi’s three-year rise from Lagos buzz to international contender has been vertiginous. The vocalist/producer has already scored one Grammy, plus further Grammy and Oscar nominations for her work with Future, Beyoncé and Rihanna. After two well-received EPs, Tems’s debut album drops with 18-track swagger and a tiny handful of guests – the […]

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NxWorries: Why Lawd? review – Anderson .Paak takes his divorce really badly

(Stones Throw)The producer-singer duo’s sweet nostalgia-funk now has a sour vibe as Paak switches between anger and self-pity While the second outing for Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge’s two-man supergroup NxWorries recaptures the soft-edged nostalgia-funk sound of their 2016 debut Yes Lawd!, the lyrical vibe is much darker and more uncertain. It’s Paak’s first album since splitting from Jaylyn Chang, his wife of 13 years and mother of his two children, […]

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From pillowy pop to foot-stomping beats: The Supremes’ 20 best songs – ranked!

Sixty years on from their first US No 1, Where Did Our Love Go, we rate the Motown group’s greatest singles – sung with and without Diana Ross The final Supremes album, Mary, Scherrie and Susaye, flopped on release and has been overlooked ever since. This is a mistake, as underlined by the impossibly euphoric, warp-speed disco of Let Yourself Go. For more of the same, check out the album’s […]

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The-Dream, singer and producer for Beyoncé and Rihanna, accused of rape

A lawsuit alleges the musician, involved with hits such as Umbrella and Single Ladies, of sexual battery and abuse by a former protege Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, the songwriter and producer better known as The-Dream, has been accused of rape by a former protege. Gesteelde-Diamant, who scored hits himself but had bigger success working with artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna and Britney Spears, is the focus of a lawsuit filed by singer […]

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Ciara Earns Five New RIAA Certifications From ‘Goodies’ Album

Ciara has new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to add to her collection. The Grammy winner’s debut album, Goodies, has been certified 4x platinum with four million equivalent units sold. It remains her best-selling album to date. All four of the album’s singles have also landed new awards. The Missy Elliott-assisted “1, […] The post Ciara Earns Five New RIAA Certifications From ‘Goodies’ Album appeared first on […]

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Mýa Talks The Queens of R&B Tour, New Music & Revisits Deep Cuts From Her Discography (Exclusive Interview)

We recently talked to Mýa who has continued to strive as an independent artist after going independent in the late 2000’s. It was recently announced that she will be hitting the road with SWV, Xscape, Total and 702 for the “Queens of R&B” tour. We talked to the singer about the upcoming tour along with her most recent single “Anytime”. Mýa also touched on her upcoming plans for new music […]

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Exclusive: Black Music Honors 2024 honorees, Johnny Gill, Bootsy Collins, Bishop Hezekiah Walker & More

The 9th annual Black Music Honors was an extravaganza of music excellence celebrating revolutionary artists and musicians who have impacted African-American Music over the years. The annual event was held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, GA on Saturday (May 18), and was hosted by the celebrity artists LaToya Luckett and DeRay Davis. … Continue reading Exclusive: Black Music Honors 2024 honorees, Johnny Gill, Bootsy Collins, Bishop Hezekiah […]

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Raquel ‘Ra’ Brown to perform poetic R&B tracks from debut album at upcoming tour dates

R&B/Soul poetic and lyricist Raquel ‘Ra’ Brown is making strides with her debut album, “There’s No Place Like Knowing,” and touring nationwide. Brown’s upcoming tour dates include June 8-City Winery, Philadelphia June 16- Centre Stage feature Maimouna Youssef, Atlanta July 10- City Winery, Philadelphia “There’s No Place Like Knowing,” released on April 15, is a … Continue reading Raquel ‘Ra’ Brown to perform poetic R&B tracks from debut album at […]

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BJ The Chicago Kid’s ‘The Gravy Tour’ Smothers New York City With Soul

The ever-competitive music market is a maniac battle of metrics. Amid the big three’s (hip-hop, pop, and country) constant fight for dominance, little old soul tends to get lost in the shuffle. Over the last decade or so, that hasn’t stopped BJ The Chicago Kid from putting his best sultry note forward to carry the … Continue reading BJ The Chicago Kid’s ‘The Gravy Tour’ Smothers New York City With […]

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