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Maxwell’s “The Serenade Tour” lived up to its name, not just with Maxwell but with the vocal stylings of supporting acts Jazmine Sullivan and October London. On Sept. 21 in Baltimore, Maryland, Maxwell set an intimate atmosphere for “The Serenade Tour” while fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the R&B sensation. […]

A Serenade of Joy and Emotion: Maxwell’s Tour Brings R&B ...


Usher’s “Past Present Future” tour is a captivating journey through his illustrious career that showcases his evolution not only as an artist, but also as an entertainer. Without realizing it, I was automatically transported back into my childhood and formative teen years while watching Usher. I felt energetic and enthralled watching the […]

The Evolution of Usher Was on Full Display During the ...





Day three of the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola® continued as Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a candid “Chief to Chief” conversation with ESSENCE Ventures President and CEO Caroline Wanga at the Global Black Economic Forum HQ. The 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture continued its third day with an electrifying lineup […]

From Leadership Insights to Star-Studded Performances: Day Three of ESSENCE ...


Keke Palmer’s new single, “S.O.B.” (Stand on Business), featuring the emerging girl group DivaGurl, is making waves with its 90’s throwback vibe. Released through Big Bosses Entertainment in partnership with the SRG-ILS Group, the track was produced by Kenneth “KP” Paige and penned by Kenneth Dickerson Taylor, Jr., Palmer, Nathalia Marshall, Marcus Lomax and Corey […]

#NewMusic: Keke Palmer Debuts New Single And Visuals For Her ...





“The R&B Money Tour” with Tank, Keri Hilson and Carl Thomas is filled with singers singing, crowd participation and classic hits from the artists when the tour stopped at the MGM National Harbor. The concert blended R&B, Soul, and pure musical artistry, leaving the audience with a memorable night. The setlists […]

‘The R&B Money Tour’ Served as An Ode to the ...



Lalah Hathaway switches the tempo on “I Am” ahead of her eighth studio album “VANTABLACK.” The uptempo, affirmation-filled song has Hathaway carefully blending her voice and tone in a different style. “‘I Am,’ I think people will be delighted to hear me with some tempo,” Hathaway said of the new single.” […]

#NewMusic: Lalah Hathaway Releases ‘I Am,’ Second Single from Forthcoming ...



Tiera Kennedy is one of the newer artists on the rise in Country music. A singer, songwriter and radio show host, Kennedy has recently released her single “I Ain’t A Cowirl,” which has a message of strength and overcoming. In a social media post, Kennedy shares her joy over the song […]

#NewMusic: Tiera Kennedy Gets Personal on ‘I Ain’t A Cowgirl’



Rising Country artist Tanner Adell is having great moments in her career. With the success of her song “Buckle Bunny” and recently working with Beyonce on her “Cowboy Carter” album, Tanner Adell has released her latest single, “Whiskey Blues.” The song has Adell express sentiments about a failed relationship and how […]

#NewMusic: Country Artist Tanner Adell Releases Various Emotions in ‘Whiskey ...


Legendary Country songwriter Alice Randall has released her first album after decades of writing hits for other artists. Randall’s album, “My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall,” encompasses recordings of previously released songs she wrote, but this time, sung by Black women. The 11-track album includes features artists Leyla McCalia, […]

Country Songwriter Alice Randall Releases Book & First Ever Album, ...


Breaking Barriers in Country music as a Black woman while highlighting others on her journey, Rissi Palmer continues to soar and blaze a path for Country artists of color to follow through. Starting her path in 2007 with her self-titled album, Palmer says her goals and perspectives have changed. “I think […]

Rissi Palmer Honors Those That Came Before Her, Talks New ...