Tiwa Savage is taking creative risks both thematically and sonically with her fourth studio album and official first foray into R&B, “This One Is Personal.”
JKeeth is carving out his own lane in R&B. The St. Louis artist writes every lyric without pen or paper, letting raw emotion guide his
Chicago-based music producer iPrdcWndrs has built a reputation for defying expectations. Blending R&B warmth with hip-hop minimalism and Afrobeat rhythms, he creates soundscapes that challenge
A festive community event in Compton turned violent when television personality Chrisean Rock clashed with a group of women at a Christmas parade, reigniting public
Nashville prepares to host a music festival with purpose beyond entertainment next spring. Freely Fest combines major musical performances with celebration of First Amendment freedoms,
Aiden Ross can officially call himself a winner. The 20-year-old college student from College Station, Texas, was announced as the season 28 champion of The
For DJ Mars, peace isn’t just a personal mantra, it’s a survival strategy. The Atlanta based turntablist has spent decades spinning for some of R&B’s
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose music career was gaining national attention before his arrest in 2021, was sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in federal
Teyana Taylor has always been a character. Long before she became known for her music career, she was the kid who skipped playtime to watch
R&B experienced a meaningful resurgence in 2025, reaffirming its place as one of the most adaptive and expressive genres in music. Rather than settling into
Music lovers across three countries found themselves in unexpected silence on Monday morning when Spotify experienced a widespread outage that left tens of thousands of
21 Savage concluded his latest project, What Happened to the Streets?, with a deeply personal tribute to friends and fellow artists who have passed away.
Abel Tesfaye has built his career on defying expectations, and his latest business move continues that pattern. The artist known as The Weeknd recently finalized
Beyoncé has claimed the top spot on Billboard’s 2025 year-end touring report, with her Cowboy Carter tour finishing as the highest-grossing solo tour of the
I-Octane has delivered fresh energy to the dancehall scene with the release of She Waa, his latest single that combines infectious rhythms with the artist’s
Rap didn’t dominate the Billboard 200 in 2025, yet it still delivered one of the strongest creative years the genre has seen in recent history.
When most parents drop their children off at an indoor playground, they’re lucky if they remember to brush their hair. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, however,
Nas and DJ Premier have released an album rap fans have anticipated for more than 30 years. Light-Years hit streaming services last night, and in
Several prominent musicians have criticized the use of their music in political messaging without permission. The controversy intensified after the Department of Homeland Security posted
Fresh Friday: Nas and Dj Premier go back to basics and 21 Savage asks questions Fresh Friday arrives with a stacked lineup that spans generations,
DJ Crystal DeVone is more than a DJ. She is an event curator, producer, and self-described vibe creator who has made her mark spinning between
The Weeknd has fueled rumors of a potential collaboration with Lady Gaga after sharing a throwback photo of the singer on his Instagram Story. The
Rod Wave, one of hip-hop’s most compelling voices, continues to dominate the music scene with a steadily growing audience. His rise from an emotional SoundCloud
It was a full-circle fashion moment at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, where Blue Ivy Carter reminded the world exactly who
Davóne Tines didn’t grow up dreaming of opera houses. He grew up singing in a Black Baptist church in rural Northern Virginia, where music was
Charles Jenkins, known professionally as Dr. Chuck, is a Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and man of deep faith who has spent the last 15 years licensing
In an era when social media criticism shows no signs of slowing, Lizzo is making it clear she won’t be anyone’s punching bag. The multi-Grammy
Gloria Gaynor, the legendary voice behind I Will Survive, was left in shock upon learning she would be recognized as a Kennedy Center honoree. The
“The Voice” season 28 is racing toward its climactic conclusion, and the finale lineup is finally taking shape. After weeks of intense competition, blind auditions,
Wale returns after four years with Everything Is A Lot, an 18-track exploration of mental health, personal growth, and the crushing weight of modern existence.
When Kelly Rowland paused mid-performance at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena last month, the sold-out crowd quieted. What followed wasn’t another high-energy hit from her Destiny’s
Diddy’s Mom, Janice Combs, Slams 50 Cent Over Documentary Netflix’s explosive exposé, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” has only been out for a short time. But
Nigerian superstar Tems surprised fans Nov. 21 with the release of Love is a Kingdom, a seven-track EP that strips away the noise to reveal
Soul music icon Alexander O’Neal and his wife Cynthia were transported to the hospital Thursday after a fire erupted at their apartment complex in Burnsville,
The Weeknd and Playboi Carti surprised fans by performing their new track Timeless before it was fully finished. The duo previewed the song at The
During a recent Boy Is Mine tour stop at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, Monica brought a humorous twist to the evening by taking Ray J’s
Erykah Badu returned to Chicago on December 3, 2025, and transformed the Chicago Theatre into a space guided by spirit, sound, and creativity. The venue
DJ Cymba is a Chicago-based selector, host and event curator who has mastered the art of blending nostalgia with contemporary sounds. Known for seamlessly mixing
Fresh Friday: New Heat for the Week This week delivers something for every ear. The releases stretch across eras, regions, moods and ambition. Legacy artists
Sometimes the best songs almost never happen. Bruno Mars came close to abandoning what would become one of his biggest hits, the chart-topping duet with
Shi Eubank is a Tennessee firestorm — part Memphis grit, part Nashville polish, all unapologetic charisma. With a booming new single, “Georgia Peach,” lighting up
The Eurovision Song Contest faces a significant crisis as four countries have announced they will boycott the 2026 competition following the decision to allow Israel’s
The Punisher settles into his seat with the disarming calm of someone who has lived two or three lives in one. His real name is
Spotify users received an early holiday gift on December 3 when the streaming platform released its highly anticipated annual recap feature. Wrapped 2025 arrives with
When Netflix’s documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, premiered on Dec. 2, audiences expected revelations. What they got was a seismic, four-part exposé that peels back
Two of the jurors speak out in Netflix’s new docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” about why they delivered Diddy the split verdict earlier this year.
When a song arrives with the force of a cultural phenomenon, it doesn’t simply chart—it infiltrates. That’s precisely what happened with Rosé and Bruno Mars’
Nearly a decade after its release, Rihanna’s eighth studio album continues to make waves in ways few could have predicted. Anti has achieved what no
Promotion has started for Spotify Wrapped, the streaming platform’s biggest annual feature that transforms listening habits into a personalized year-end celebration. While the company hasn’t
The R&B world received unexpected news Saturday when Muni Long announced she would no longer continue with Brandy and Monica’s highly anticipated tour. The Grammy-winning
