Angie Stone has reached a new milestone on multiple Billboard charts following her death on March 1. Her debut solo single, “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” has stormed to No. 1 on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart. It’s her first No. 1 on this chart and her first of three entries. According to […] The post Angie Stone Posthumously Soars to No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Digital Song […]

Joe Kay, DJ and founder of Soulection, has dropped his debut single, “Slow It Down,” featuring R&B singer Isaiah Falls and indie band Cruza.  The velvety track was produced by D’Mile, Julian Sago, Charity Joy Brown, and AJ Thomas.  Lyrically, “Slow It Down” paints a story of being overwhelmingly infatuated with someone special. “She a […] The post DJ and Soulection Founder Joe Kay Drops New Song ‘Slow It Down’ […]

Former NFL football player turned R&B singer LARRENWONG has released his new project, 4th & Long. The six-track EP is his game-winning play to disrupt the R&B field. Look no further than “Out the Frame,” which is worthy of being placed on his highlight reel. Here, LARRENWONG confidently croons about scoring a touchdown between the sheets. […] The post Larrenwong Goes ‘4th & Long’ on New EP: Stream appeared first on […]

Progressive R&B singer and guitarist Jordan Hawkins is spellbound by a toxic romance in his new song “Crazy.” On the rock-soul track, Hawkins spends four minutes contemplating the emotional rollercoaster between him and his partner. He recognizes that it’s probably best that they go their separate ways, but part of him still longs for that […] The post Jordan Hawkins Faces the Heat of Toxic Love on New Song ‘Crazy’ […]

Zyah Belle isn’t ready to hang up on love in her new single “1-800 Heartbreak.” On the retro-soul track, produced by Seph, Belle longs for an ex to reach out and mend their broken relationship. “As I lay here dreaming in this bed of stars / I pray I wake up right next to your […] The post Zyah Belle Keeps Her Line Open on ‘1-800 Heartbreak’: Listen appeared first […]

Grammy-nominated singer Alex Isley has signed a deal with Free Lunch and Warner Records.  The newly-minted imprint is a collaboration between hip-hop/R&B executive Tim Hinshaw’s Free Lunch Agency — a creative and touring company — and Warner Music Group. Isley and Syd are the first two acts signed to Free Lunch.  With her label signing, Isley […] The post Alex Isley Signs to Warner Records, Shares New Single ‘Hands’ appeared first […]

Alternative R&B singer Bren Joy has released his debut album, Sunset Black, via Stem.  On the 12-track offering, Joy showcases his range, not just vocally but artistically, as he dabbles with various genres that have inspired him. He explores everything from R&B and hip-hop to folk and jazz, all while making it a cohesive listen.  “For […] The post Bren Joy’s Debut Album ‘Sunset Black’ Is a Love Letter to Alt-R&B […]

Tank is coming to Broadway. The Grammy-nominated singer and actor has joined the cast of Alicia Keys‘ award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen for a limited 13-week engagement. Tank will take over the role of Davis after Tony Award-nominated actor Brandon Victor Dixon gives his final performance on Sunday, March 9. His first show is March 11. “Stepping […] The post Tank Joins Cast of Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ on Broadway appeared first […]

Rising R&B singer Chxrry22 has released the official video for her new single “Just Like Me.” The Avery Stedmam-directed video brings Toronto’s wintry weather indoors as Chxrry22, joined by three models dressed in all white, dances in the synthetic snow, lounges on fur rugs, and sits pretty atop a cherry-red snowmobile. The aesthetic and even […] The post Chxrry22 Brings the Heat in Snowy ‘Just Like Me’ Video appeared first […]