Category: Soul/R & B

Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award

Entertainment industry stalwart, Quincy Jones received the inaugural Peace Through Music Award from the U.S. Department of State on Sept. 27. The 28-time Grammy-winning producer, musician, and arranger was given the honor as part of the State Department’s new Global Music Diplomacy Initiative. The U.S. Department of State announced that U.S. Secretary of State Antony… Continue reading Quincy Jones Honored With State Department’s Inaugural Peace Through Music Award

Usher Will Go on World Tour After Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance

R&B singer Usher, already a busy man with his Las Vegas residency was recently announced as the headliner of the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2024. The entertainer also stated that he has plans to hit the road right after he hits the stage in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024. According to Billboard,… Continue reading Usher Will Go on World Tour After Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance

Jermaine Dupri Asserts He’s ‘The First Person’ To ‘Make It Rain’

In the world of hip-hop, there has been a term that has been around for years, particularly in strip clubs, “Make it rain.” This involved usually men throwing cash in the air at the club, as the scene makes the paper bills look like it’s raining. Legendary music producer, Jermaine Dupri is taking credit for… Continue reading Jermaine Dupri Asserts He’s ‘The First Person’ To ‘Make It Rain’

Diddy Envisions a Dream Team with Tyler Perry & Byron Allen

Sean “Diddy” Combs was on a quest to place Black Entertainment Television back in the hands of Black ownership. When it was announced that Paramount was ready to sell a majority stake of BET to whoever was in the market to buy a brand, the likes of Diddy, Byron Allen, and Tyler Perry, along with… Continue reading Diddy Envisions a Dream Team with Tyler Perry & Byron Allen

Stevie Rizo Releases ‘Surrender The Will’ EP

STEVIE RIZO FOLLOWS UP VIRAL “ESTHER” HIT WITH SURRENDER THE WILL EP Download Stevie Rizo’s New Surrender The Will EP Atlanta, GA (September 8, 2023) — Stevie Rizo is following up his Christian R&B song, “Esther,” with a little more heat before summer ends: Surrender The Will. The 6-track EP reflects his promise to let God… Continue reading Stevie Rizo Releases ‘Surrender The Will’ EP

Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game

Queen Latifah went back to her home state of New Jersey to sing the National Anthem at this week’s Monday Night Football game. The performance shocked fans of the headliner of the CBS drama, “The Equalizer.” Yet, fans of the hip-hop recording artist already knew that Latifah, nee Dana Owens was just as prolific a… Continue reading Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game

Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

On Tuesday night, the Barbz will be happy to see that their queen will be hosting AND performing at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. According to XXL, Nicki Minaj is set to host the 2023 VMAs that are taking place in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Nicki… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Rebel Rae Releases Take All My Tears EP

SOULFUL SENSATION REBEL RAE RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP “TAKE ALL MY TEARS” AVAILABLE TODAY ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS   LOS ANGELES, CA (September 8, 2023) – In a powerful blend of heart-wrenching lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, rising R&B star Rebel Rae announces the release of her much-awaited EP, “Take All My Tears,” available for streaming and… Continue reading Rebel Rae Releases Take All My Tears EP

Zae France, DaDa – Whoa

ZAE FRANCE RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO  “WHOA” FEATURING DADA  LATEST EP RHYTHM N BACKWOODS SZN II OUT NOW  LISTEN HERE     (September 7, 2023) – Keeping Summer at a sizzling high, Zae France keeps Rhythm n Backwoods Szn II invigorated with the unveil of his new music video “Whoa” featuring DaDa via Compound Entertainment/ Def Jam Recordings. The… Continue reading Zae France, DaDa – Whoa

Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Cruise: February 10-14, 2024

MAXWELL TO SET SAIL ON URBAN HANG SUITE CRUISE VIA NORWEGIAN PEARL, FEBRUARY 10 – 14, 2024 ALSO FEATURING LEDISI, ROBERT GLASPER, SABRINA CLAUDIO & MORE     [August 29, 2023] – After leading the way in modern R&B and transfixing music lovers for more than two decades, multi-platinum Grammy-award winning artist Maxwell is taking… Continue reading Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Cruise: February 10-14, 2024

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Slated to Receive Global Icon Award at This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards

Another awards show another special award for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Marking his triumphant return to the MTV Video Music Awards stage as he is set to receive the Global Icon Award and perform for the audience. The show will be airing next week on Tuesday, September 12 at 8 PM ET/PT. The VMAs will be… Continue reading Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Slated to Receive Global Icon Award at This Year’s MTV Video Music Awards

ONE Musicfest Announces Limited Single-Day Tickets Available

ONE Musicfest Announces Single-Day Tickets and Individual Artist Lineups for an Unforgettable Weekend Experience Both Saturday & Sunday Sets Prove Reason to Join ONE Musicfest for Two Days of Performances, Artistry, and Cultural Celebration! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA, GA (August 29, 2023) — ONE Musicfest, the Southeast’s premier music festival, is thrilled to announce the… Continue reading ONE Musicfest Announces Limited Single-Day Tickets Available

Jorja Smith – Falling or flying

JORJA SMITH RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FALLING OR FLYING” UNVEILS ACCOMPANYING SELF-DIRECTED VIDEO REVEALS ALBUM TRACKLIST PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM FALLING OR FLYING, OUT SEPTEMBER 29th 2023 Further to climbing the charts with her huge summer single “Little Things” and unveiling the propulsive indie-adjacent track “GO GO GO” last month, today the incomparable Jorja Smith returns with “Falling… Continue reading Jorja Smith – Falling or flying

Amazon Music Live – Season 2 Returns with 2 Chainz September 21st

    Amazon Music Live Returns for Season Two With Performances from Ed Sheeran, Feid, and Lil Durk and More to Be Announced Hosted by 2 Chainz, the livestreamed concert series from Amazon Music is back with chart-topping artists performing new music live every Thursday, starting September 21 at 9 p.m. PDT   Catch AML… Continue reading Amazon Music Live – Season 2 Returns with 2 Chainz September 21st

Pras Says He Found Out About The Fugees Reunion Tour ‘Through the Media’

What are the chances that we actually knew about Lauryn Hill’s 25th-anniversary tour for her solo album that will double as The Fugees reunion tour before one of the group’s members found out? Well, according to Pras, that was definitely the case! According to TMZ, as a reporter approached Pras to speak to him about… Continue reading Pras Says He Found Out About The Fugees Reunion Tour ‘Through the Media’

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