#NewVideo: Reyna Roberts Takes Us from the Ranch to the Club in ‘Pretty Little Devils’

Country artist Reyna Roberts debuted strong in the game with “Stompin’ Grounds,” and has been working hard to continue her rise and leave a mark in this genre. Roberts just released the video for her latest single, Pretty Little Devils,” and while the song has traditional country elements, it’s more progressive […]


#NewMusic: Kawan DeBose Displays Fear Beautifully on ‘Hello’

In 2 minutes and 50 seconds with keys, guitar, sax, drums and bass, Kawan DeBose expresses the feeling of longing for someone in particular in his new song, “Hello.” While the fear that prevents people from doing certain things is typically seen as bad, DeBose encapsulates that uneasy internal feeling regarding going […]


#NewMusic: Coco Jones Delivers on ‘What I Didn’t Tell You’ EP

With the prior release of “Caliber” and “ICU,” Coco Jones has released more, long-awaited music with her “What I Didn’t Tell You” EP. The seven-track EP follows Jones’ last project, H.D.W.Y. from 2019 with the single, “Just My Luck.” As with previous music, Jones gets personal, but the “What I Didn’t […]


DMV Native LATENIGHTJIGGY Talks ‘Flavors 3,’ Blending Genres & Languages, and Most Meaningful Moment

With the release of his latest EP, Flavors 3, LATENIGHTJIGGY is continuing his rise in the music industry. This month, he’ll be the supporting artist on tour with Nezza, he was named TikTok’s “Artist to Watch” in June, and his fanbase continues to grow. “Flavors 3 has been like a highly […]


#NewMusic: Mashonda Shares Life Lessons and Affirmations in ‘Note to Self’ EP

Singer-songwriter Mashonda has worked with Jay-Z, DMX, Lil’ Kim and Raphael Saadiq throughout her career, and she’s returning to the music scene with her five-song Note to Self EP. Co-written and co-produced by Mashonda and The Millennials, Mashonda combines affirmations with music in a way that can serve as inspiration and self-reflection […]


Xscape to Receive ‘Lady of Soul’ Honor at 2022 Soul Train Awards

R&B icons Xscape can add another accolade to their resume as the group will be honored with the 2022 “Lady of Soul” Award at this year’s Soul Train Awards. Kandi Burruss-Tucker, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott will collectively receive the ‘Lady of Soul’ honor. “Given how important Soul Train is to all of us, we’re […]


#NewMusic: Rihanna Releases ‘Lift Me Up’ For ‘Black Panther’ Sequel, First Solo-Led Single in 6 Years

The wait is over! Rihanna’s voice will be a part of the Marvel Universe as the entertainer’s latest single, “Lift Me Up,” will appear on the soundtrack to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. “Lift Me Up” was written by Rihanna, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems, Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, and director Ryan Coogler. “Lift […]


Deon Cole to Host 2022 Soul Train Awards, Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige Lead in Nominations

The 2022 Soul Train Awards will take place in November, and the nominations are in. Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige lead in nominations with several each, followed by Ari Lennox with six and Lizzo and Chris Brown with five. Comedian and actor Deon Cole will host the 2022 awards. “Deon Cole […]