The 27th annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards were recently held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Jermaine Dupri was honored with the Founders Award, and Ne-Yo accepted the Golden Note Award from ASCAP VP of Rhythm & Soul/Urban Music, Nicole George-Middleton. Following in the footsteps of former recipients Quincy Jones and Steve… Read more »
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Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Over the last two decades, Pharrell has become a prominent figure in the music realm whether its getting him to produce a hot track or simply him being featured on it. He is often noted for his incredible production skills, unique vocals, artistic eye, and unique creativity.Pharrell has made an indelible… Read more »
Day 26 is back! Releasing their EP The Return!! Brian, Willie, Que, Rob and Mike have R&B fans ready for the heat they are about to bring. The new project will feature 8 new tracks and will serve as the first piece of work that the group has put out with all original members since… Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: THE “BEYONCE OF AFRICA” TALKS NEW ALBUM, FRANK OCEAN’S APPEAL IN HER HOMELAND & MORE
I talk often about my discontent with the state of R&B and missing what it used to be, so after seeing an Instagram post by Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman, I felt it would now be a good time to write about the state of R&B. Remember at one time when rap was allegedly pronounced… Read more »
So You Think You Can Dance hit Atlanta, GA earlier this year with its 11th Season of auditions. Hundreds of dancers waited in line at The Fox Theatre for a shot to get on Fox’s summer series. Although it was freezing cold outside, producer Matt Kinsey kept the contestants excited and energetic. Dancers would break… Read more »
Columbia Recording artist Mishon releases the visual to “Legal Tender” off his Valentine’s Day EP entitled “The Gift.” Exploring the journey into a girl’s life that eventually becomes troubled. Through time she gives up on love, family, and goes into a haunting future that puts money over self worth. She goes through stages of domestic… Read more »
Multi-platinum selling R&B group Jagged Edge is back!! Cues “I Gotta Be”, “Let’s Get Married”, and “Where The Party At”. R&B fans are you ready??? The quartet recently announced their forthcoming eighth studio album ‘J.E. Heartbreak Too‘. JE recently stopped by Power 105.1 in NYC for their first interview in promotion of the new project… Read more »
The quadruple force that is Havok Jones, uniquely comprised of Kea Aleis, MaiDai, Aire B. and Neiko, has just released their debut single “Who You” featuring Young Thug. While the Southern bells introduced the Jones side of their split demeanors with multiple renditions of ’90s girl groups songs including, Xscape‘s “Who Can I Run To,”… Read more »
R. KELLY’S YOUNGEST KID COMES OUT AS TRANSGENDER MALE
Jeremy “JD” Hill did it again! This time with an “Atlanta R&B home team” concert featuring 112, Jagged Edge, and Silk. The sold out R&B concert took place this past Saturday at Wolf Creek Amphitheater in Atlanta, Georgia. Whoever thinks R&B doesn’t sell or people don’t still love classic R&B think again! The concert sold… Read more »
Recently, “Mr. Steal Your Girl” aka Trey Songz stopped by the Breakfast Club Morning show. The R&B crooner is back with heavy promo! Stopping by Power 105, Trey filled fans in on what’s to come as the year goes on. He confirmed that his upcoming album Trigga is still on track for its July 1… Read more »
Mariah Carey recently teamed up with NBC to air a special concert from her Bel-Air home titled, Mariah Carey: At Home In Concert With Matt Lauer. The true diva talked to Matt Lauer sharing a very personal interview about her childhood, her family life, and her new album, Me. I Am Mariah…the Elusive Chanteuse. Mariah… Read more »
Southern songbirds Havok Jones, are the new face in R&B. Uniquely comprised of Kea Aleis, MaiDai, Aire B. and Neiko, the group has released their first single “Who Can I Run To,” a remake of the ‘90s super group Xscape’s chart-topping single, off their ’90s R&B homage-based EP. The group stated that they are so… Read more »
MAXWELL EXPLAINS HOW HIS COUSIN’S DEATH CHANGED HIS NEW ALBUM, QUESTIONING HIS CAREER + MORE
