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In the latest episode of NPR’s Black Music Month celebration, Grammy Award-winning rapper, actress, and entrepreneur Eve graced the Tiny Desk stage. The platinum-selling artist performed a medley of hits from her first three albums, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of her sophomore album, “Scorpion.” Eve’s full setlist includes “Satisfaction,” “What […]

Eve Brings Energy and Nostalgia to NPR Tiny Desk During ...


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R&B fans were treated to a nostalgic showcase of smooth vocals and timeless hits as Joe took center stage for NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series in celebration of Black Music Month. The veteran singer delivered a performance that highlighted the signature sound that made him one of R&B’s most recognizable voices. […]

R&B Veteran Joe Highlights Black Music Month with the Classics ...


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Mariah Carey has returned with her first solo single in five years, releasing “Type Dangerous” on June 6. The track samples the hip-hop classic “Eric B. Is President” by Eric B. & Rakim. “I’m so excited to finally be releasing ‘Type Dangerous’ into the world!” Carey said in a statement. “I’ve […]

#NewMusic: Mariah Carey Returns With ‘Type Dangerous,’ First Solo Single ...





Patti LaBelle has a remarkable ability to make you feel both seen and heard, with the soothing warmth of her voice, particularly on calm, introspective tracks like “If Only You Knew” and “Somebody Love You Baby.” Then, in an instant, she shifts gears, raising the energy with songs like “New Attitude” […]

Concert Review: Patti LaBelle’s 8065 Tour – A Timeless Night ...



The SRG-ILS Group, a forward-thinking music company, has announced an exciting partnership with the multi-talented Keke Palmer and her Big Bosses Entertainment imprint.  Palmer’s Big Bosses Entertainment, founded in 2017 alongside her mother Sharon Palmer and longtime manager Big Billy Clark, has been a driving force behind her musical endeavors.  Since […]

Keke Palmer and Her Big Bosses Entertainment Label Partners with ...


The headlining artists for the 2024 Baltimore AFRAM Festival have been announced. Busta Rhymes, Karen Clark Sheard, Mya, Morris Day, Big Daddy Kane, October London and Alex Isley are set to grace the stage between the two-day festival. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott shared the news on his social media to celebrate […]

Baltimore: Busta Rhymes, Karen Clark Sheard, Mya and More to ...


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, ...




Following his “Summer of Love” project this year, Raheem DeVaughn has released “Fall in Love,” another musical journey for the season.  The 12-track project contains alternate and remixed versions of the songs on his previous release with features from Kenny Allen, Ari O’Neal, Vandell Andrew and more.  DeVaughn tackled each song […]

#NewMusic: Raheem DeVaughn Brings Music for the Season in ‘Fall ...


Lifted from his sophomore album, “The Art of Making Love,” J. Brown made his national TV debut on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” performing his single “My Whole Heart.” Written by Carvin Haggins, Julian (Blake Winters) Ray, Naydera Pollard, Carmen LaRen and Maurice Harley, while produced by Haggins and Giancarlo “EVO” Evola, […]

#ICYMI: Artist J. Brown Performs ‘My Whole Heart’ on “The ...



In her first solo single since finishing the sold-out A/S/L tour, Ari Lennox returns with the intimate “Get Close.” The melodic and sultry singing style by Lennox on “Get Close” transitions listeners to visualize the story she’s telling of wanting to “get close” to someone in particular.  “You like Tupac, I […]

#NewMusic: Ari Lennox Sings About Yearning on ‘Get Close’



Ruben Studdard is stepping back on the music scene for his eighth album, “The Way I Remember It.” The 10-track project features singles “W.I.F.E,” “Masterpiece” and the album title track. For over 20 years after winning his season of American Idol, Studdard, known as the Velvet Teddy Bear, has continued to […]

#NewMusic: Ruben Studdard Releases Eighth Studio Album, ‘The Way I ...