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We were already looking forward to Black Music Month because, well, it's Black Music Month. But Raheem DeVaughn and Apollo Brown have us impatiently waiting for the first Friday of June to get here because that means that we'll finally have their new album Lovesick in our hands. The soul singer and hip hop producer […] The post Raheem DeVaughn & Apollo Brown Try To Smooth Things Out On ‘I […]

Ballad has popped up on our radar a time or two and each time he brings us something memorable. The last time we heard from him was back in 2017, when he serenaded us with his single "Give It All." Now the singer-songwriter returns with his brand-new single "Read Your Mind." "Read Your Mind" finds Ballad […] The post Ballad Tries To Get To The Heart Of The Matter On ‘Read […]

The season finale of hit show The Masked Singer has come and gone, revealing singer and TV personality Nick Lachey as the winner. While that's all fine and dandy, it should also be noted that the second-place finisher is no slouch herself. That's because the Black Swan was revealed to be none other than songstress JoJo. The beloved […] The post JoJo Contemplates What To Do When Love Runs Dry With ‘Creature Of […]

Following his timely open letter to America on behalf of all Black men, "Born To Be King," singer-songwriter Lamone strikes a romantic chord with his latest single “You Complete Me.” A sharp contrast from his previous, socially charged track, this latest groove features legendary saxophonist/flautist Najee and serves just enough bop for a smooth two-step. Over […] The post Lamone & Najee Deliver A Jazzy Ode To Love On ‘You Complete […]

A new album from electrifying duo Lion Babe is always an event. With Rainbow Child on the horizon, we're on the verge of another memorable one from the duo. They already delivered the goods with the album's lead single "Frida Kahlo," a strong contender for song of the summer, and they're giving us more with follow-up "Signs." They […] The post Lion Babe & Siimbiie Lakew Show Support & Love With ‘Signs’ appeared […]

Academy Award-winning director Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, a series of five films that tell the story of London’s West Indian community during the 1960s, '70s and '80s, has been a treasure. The music has been equally impressive, playing a key part in the series, setting up scenes and giving us a glimpse into Black British […] The post Tiana Major9 Covers ‘Silly Games’ For Steve McQueen’s ‘Small Axe’ Soundtrack appeared […]

Justine Skye teaming with Timbaland on her upcoming album Space & Time might be a perfect match. Not just because what we've heard of the project so far has been pure fire, but also because it seems to be inspiring some creative visuals as well. We were already wowed with the clip for "Intruded" and now […] The post Justine Skye Takes Us To Another Realm In ‘Twisted Fantasy’ appeared first […]

Soul music’s favorite auntie and uncle, Aja Dantzler and Fatin Dantzler better known as Kindred The Family Soul, have never had a problem being affectionate with each other. They’ve put their love thang on Front Street their whole career while showing how you make a relationship work with things like communication, understanding, transparency and intimacy. You […] The post Kindred The Family Soul Show Us How To ‘Break It Down’ At […]

Anticipation has been high for Norelle to release a follow-up to her 2018 project To Sade, Love Norelle, and the Cleveland-bred artist hits the mark in a major way with her latest EP A Story About Love. But it wasn't an easy road to get here. She explains, "When I first started writing this music […] The post Norelle Is Compelling As She Tells ‘A Story About Love’ On New […]