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Jazmine Sullivan is starting 2021 shaking the musical table. Her new ep, Heaux Tales, gives listeners some good ole, nasty soul… in more ways than one. The 14-track project features Ari Lennox, Anderson .Paak, and H.E.R., detailing various relationships, advice, and reflection in different states. Sullivan has made it clear this […]

#NewMusic: Jazmine Sullivan’s ‘Heaux Tales’ EP is Here

January 8, 2021 in #NewMusic / Music tagged #NewMusic / Anderson .Paak / Ari Lennox / H.E.R. / Jazmine Sullivan / R&B by William Carter

TV One presents its two-part documentary special UNSUNG PRESENTS: MUSIC & THE MOVEMENT –remembering the artists and songs that have provided the soundtrack to the fight for justice and equality, airing in two parts. On hand to provide commentary about the new musical genre that emerged during pivotal movements in Black Americans […]

TV One Celebrates The Galvanizing Power of Black Music in ...

January 7, 2021 in Culture / Music tagged Culture / Music / TV One by William Carter

Ahead of her latest project due at the end of the week, Jazmine Sullivan has released another single, this time featuring H.E.R. “Girl Like Me” follows “Lost One” and “Pick Up Your Feelings.” A tale of comparison: Sullivan and H.E.R. sing while reflecting the end of a relationship, and picking apart […]

#NewMusic: Jazmine Sullivan Taps H.E.R. for ‘Girl Like Me’

January 7, 2021 in #NewMusic / Music tagged #NewMusic / H.E.R. / Jazmine Sullivan / R&B by William Carter

Musician, writer, educator, philanthropist, and family man Alex Harris has made waves during this global pandemic. Harris released his Frequency EP, put together a virtual release party, and just released “Every Day Will Be Like A Holiday,” his holiday single. Faith, education, music are things Harris’ parents instilled in him, and […]

Alex Harris Gets Personal on Life, Music, and Philanthropy (Interview)

January 1, 2021 in Entertainment / Interview / Music tagged Alex Harris / Interview / Music / Social Justice / Soul by

Following SZA’s release of “Hit Different” and “Good Days,” fans were ecstatic. “Hit Different” was released earlier this year, and “Good Days” was released on Christmas. SZA released an acoustic video performance of both singles in an intimate setting from the comfort of her bed. Watch the video below.

#NewVideo: SZA Releases an Acoustic Version of “Hit Different” & ...

December 29, 2020 in #NewMusic / Music tagged #NewVideo / SZA by William Carter

HaZel, aka Monique Samuels, has finally released the video for her single “Drag Queens.” The single was released in August this year, around the time that her infamous altercation with Real Housewives of Potomac’s Candiace Dillard Bassett aired. Samuels always wanted to do music, and was in a rap group growing […]

#NewVideo: HaZel aka Monique Samuels Releases “Drag Queens”

December 27, 2020 in #NewVideo / Music tagged #NewVideo / Monique Samuels by William Carter

SZA gave fans a long preview to “Good Days” at the end of her video for “Hit Different,” and the final product is now here, and was released on Christmas. A good present for all SZA fans. “Gotta get right, Tryna free my mind before the end of the world/ I […]

#NewMusic: SZA Still Believes in ‘Good Days’

December 27, 2020 in #NewMusic / Music tagged #NewMusic / R&B / SZA by William Carter

Quincy Jones’ “Secret Garden” was a moment in 1989, and has continued to break through three decades. The original featured Al B. Sure!, James Ingram, El DeBarge, and Barry White. However, Sisqo, Shawn Stockman, Raheem DeVaughn & Omar Wilson have honored the original. The four singers are careful to stay faithful […]

#NewVideo: Omar Wilson, Sisqo, Shawn Stockman & Raheem DeVaughn Honor ...

December 18, 2020 in #NewMusic / Music tagged #NewMusic / Omar Wilson / Raheem Devaughn / Shawn Stockman / SIsqo by William Carter

Sevyn has written bangers for herself, as well as for other people. She has worked with Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks, Brandy, Tamar Braxton, Trey Songz, and many more. She has even opened for Beyoncé in the past. While you may be able to name seven of Sevyn’s own songs, here are […]

Seven Songs Sevyn Streeter Helped Write

December 17, 2020 in Music tagged Music / Sevyn / Sevyn Streeter by William Carter

Elijah Blake delivers crooner vocals on “Sweet Love,” a song that originally appeared on his holiday EP, Holiday Love. The 7 track EP was released late November in 2019, and Blake’s previous video from the project was “5 Gold Rings.” Blake sings his heart out, harmonizing with himself from the very […]

#NewVideo: Elijah Blake Serves Classic Vibes in “Sweet Love”

December 15, 2020 in #NewVideo / Music tagged #NewVideo / Elijah Blake by William Carter

Mariah Carey’s reign as Queen of Christmas isn’t ending anytime soon. Her classic song, and 19th number one single, “All I Want For Christmas Is You” returns to the number one position on the Hot 100 Billboard chart this week. Originally released in 1994, Carey’s Christmas classic didn’t become a number […]

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ Returns ...

December 14, 2020 in Music tagged Christmas / Mariah Carey by William Carter

Chloe X Halle are the latest artists to tackle NPR’s Tiny Desk series. They have continuously provided us will live performances during a pandemic, and this time is no different. The duo perform “Don’t Make It Harder on Me,” “Baby Girl,” “Do It,” “Ungodly Hour,” and “Wonder What She Thinks of […]

Chloe X Halle Tackle NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk (Home)’ Concert Series

December 8, 2020 in #NewVideo / Music tagged Chloe X Halle / ChloeXHalle / NPR by William Carter

Alex Harris gets people in the holiday spirit with “Every Day Will Be Like a Holiday.” His holiday single, written by William Bell and Booker T. Jones and co-produced by Harris, Brandon Williams, Swagg R’celious and Richard Gottehrer. “In the toughest of time, we can find hope and create ‘magic’ no matter the circumstances,” said Harris. The single […]

#NewMusic: Alex Harris Celebrates the Season with “Every Day Will ...

December 1, 2020 in #NewMusic / Music tagged #NewMusic / Alex Harris by William Carter

Kelly Rowland new single “Hitman” follows her previous single “Crazy.” Another uptempo song, but different from the disco inspired “Crazy.” “Hitman” has loud and vibrational horns, blending big band with R&B and African style (both in sound and fashion). Directed by Lloyd Pursall and Luam Keflezgy, Rowland is seen walking through […]

Kelly Rowland’s #NewVideo for ‘Hitman’ is Dripped in Melanin

November 30, 2020 in #NewMusic / #NewVideo / Music tagged #NewMusic / #NewVideo / Kelly Rowland by William Carter

“Trenches” is the latest song and video from Monica’s upcoming independent album, following “Commitment” and “Me + You.” “Trenches” features rap artist Lil Baby, and was produced by The Neptunes. “Baby when the hype get cold, Superficial people in your life get ghost/ Same ones said I’ll hit you right back […]

#NewVideo: Monica Holds it Down in the ‘Trenches’ with an ...

November 28, 2020 in #NewVideo / Music tagged #NewVideo / Lil Baby / Monica by William Carter