Featuring Lenny Eastside, the new single explores the courage it takes to let go of an old identity and embrace a different future. There's something uncomfortable about change. We often celebrate the idea of becoming a better version of ourselves, but rarely discuss what it takes to leave the old version behind. Sometimes growth requires acknowledging mistakes. Sometimes it means confronting uncomfortable truths. And sometimes, it means saying goodbye to the person we once b

Halle Bailey expands love?…or something like it with five additional songs, bringing her deluxe album to 20 tracks.

Full Crate and Samoht explore self-love on “Lately,” the third single from the forthcoming album New Home Same Heart.

LAYA announces the Lipstick + Leather Tour with November stops in Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and Philadelphia.

Boyz II Men are preparing a country music project for 2027 through Warner Records Nashville, bringing their signature harmonies to a new chapter.

FLO bring their chemistry and signature harmonies to the Los Angeles-set visual for “I Can't Be High Around You Anymore.”

Chaka Khan will receive the Classic Soul Honor at the 2026 Soul Train Awards, a celebration of her enduring influence on Black music.

Cleo Sol announces seven North American Gentlewoman Tour dates for spring 2027, including New York, Toronto, Chicago, Atlanta and California.

Tinashe announces The Show Must Go On Tour for spring 2027 following her Popstar album.

Nkiru Books celebrates its Brooklyn literary and Hip Hop legacy at Café Erzulie on November 1, with Talib Kweli, Wiki and live performances.

BrvndonP announces a surprise Anthem Night Trap Worship pop up in Hurst, Texas, on October 30, with special guests and limited tickets.

Additional seating is available for Jordan E. Cooper's SITCOM at the Apollo on October 26, featuring Nicole Ari Parker, Tristan Wilds and more.

Zeddy Will leads a free Rallyfest concert in Hempstead on October 24, with Reek Da Villian, Dris, Pilly Rothstein and Litboy Flamez.

By Naomi Ellis: Girl Talk Meetup's ninth annual Disrupting Normal conference brings women's wellness, leadership and community to Kean University on November 21.

Phonetic Wisdom and Play.Wit.Rox present The P Exhibit on November 15 in Cambria Heights, celebrating women of color through music, poetry and live artistry. By LipsticknLyricsz Editorial.

Pour It Out Café invites Long Island singers, musicians, spoken word artists and worshippers to an open mic night on October 23 at 7 PM in Bay Shore.

FEWGI and the Haitian American Caucus host a free virtual breast health awareness webinar on October 31, encouraging education, early detection conversations and self advocacy. By Naomi Ellis.

Che Noir brings Black Thought, Havoc and more into the fold for her new album It Takes a Village.

Snoh Aalegra is returning to album mode with Legendary Love, scheduled for November 13. Her latest single I Love You features Nile Rodgers on guitar a

Vory is back with Sin City, a new single and music video that transforms a trip to Las Vegas into a story about romantic suspicion and complicated con