Here’s our weekly overview of Hip-Hop and R&B album sales in the US, including an update on where the albums land at the Billboard 200 chart. This week’s overview includes the first week sales of Latto’s Sugar Honey Iced Tea – which debuts at #14 -, Polo G’s HOOD POET and Logic’s Ultra 85. Source: HITS Daily […]
Leon Bridges has landed a new certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The Grammy winner’s 2018 single “Bad Bad News” has been certified gold by the RIAA for selling over 500,000 equivalent units. The swaggering song, produced by Ricky Reed and Nate Mercereau, is the second title from Bridges’ sophomore album, Good […]
Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer TAVE has released his debut single, “No More Maybes,” featuring acclaimed German singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly and Los Angeles soul singer India Shawn. Although TAVE has worked with R&B notables such as Little Mix, 6LACK, SiR, Kelly Rowland, The-Dream, EXO, Jazmine Sullivan, Melanie Fiona, and Bibi Bourelly (Rihanna, and Beyoncé), he is […]
Veteran R&B duo Aaries have just released their long anticipated new EP called “YinkaYana”. The project was produced by Marcus “Rated Art” Bryant, with additional production from Ivan “Orthodox” Barias. “YinkaYana” was also co-Produced by AAries. It features writing from Ayana Hipps, Ayinké Hipps-Feit, Marcus Bryant, Connie McKendrick This 9 track EP release marks AAries’ […]
Paramount and MTV announced the nominees for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, which will be held Sept. 11 at UBS Arena in New York. SZA leads the pack among R&B artists with five nominations, including “Snooze,” which is up for Video of the Year and Best R&B. The hit single, which has surpassed over […]
The Woods Hole Massachusetts Film Festival on the Cape and Islands recently wrapped up its 33rd edition, which ran from Saturday, July 27 through Saturday, August 3. The festival is followed by online screenings from August 4-11. With nearly 1000 submissions that were narrowed down to a program of 47 feature-length and 73 short dramas, […]
R&B superstar Maxwell has just unveiled his new single “Simply Beautiful”, which is a rendition of the Al Green classic. The song has deep meaning to Maxwell, and he has performed it during his shows for over a decade. This marks the new first new single he’s released in over three years since “Off” in […]
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to producer BP Infinite and his brand new album titled Kill Or Be Killed. BP Infinite’s latest producer compilation, Kill Or Be Killed, is nothing short of a hip-hop juggernaut. From its inception, this album was designed to […]
Track star turned R&B singer/songwriter, CORRINN is back after a three-year hiatus with his latest single, “Get It,” a sensual groove, with a contemporary R&B vibe. Written by CORRINN and produced by Regg Smith (Celine Dion, Ne-Yo + G-Unit), it’s a must-add to your playlist for the bedroom and beyond. Blistering bass and snappy synths […]
It’s no secret that K. Michelle has wanted to release a country album for many years now. She will finally get that opportunity, as she’s signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville to release this upcoming project. She shares: “I have been ready. I am grateful for this moment. Rebels and Real Outlawz, it’s time! I […]
