Punch-led collective aroomfullofmirrors puts 12 verses on streaming with Creative Luxury 2, available both as a full freestyle and individual tracks.

Jet Life's Fendi P sets up his October 28 Monsta P project with Monsta Beatz and the new single and video Favors and Funerals.

Tank's latest Adult R&B radio No. 1 puts his career total at 12.

The October 13 sentencing represents a major development in the murder case involving Tupac Shakur.

Stylo G and The FaNaTiX are preparing the new single Chosen for October 23.

The West Coast rapper says four dates of his No Rest For The Wicked tour are sold out.

What's Good Y'all?! When I think of my favorite R&B artists, I'm often surprised by how many are from the UK: Nao, Craig David, Amy Winehouse, and even The Beatles—because, come on. So I was excited to discover Nippa, a new crooner from Tottenham, London. At just 22 years old, Nippa has already toured with Blxst, Craig David, and TS5, so he's not entirely new to the scene, but he's still charting his path. His debut album, Homegrown, introduces us to this young talent. Homegr

What’s Good Y’all?! Happy spooky season! WOW, this year has flown by, right? Friends, I have a confession, and I’m deeply disappointed in myself for the way I picked this week's feature. I started out passing on this album a few times because I wasn’t feeling the cover of the album—ridiculous, right? I am a big cover art girlie! A good cover draws me in and speaks to me, so sometimes, I pick my music based on what the cover looks like. However, the re-release of Josh Levi’s a

Jasmine Marie's book makes space for a different conversation about strength, stress, rest and what freedom can actually look like. Black women know the language of strength. It exists in compliments, family expectations, workplaces, friendships and popular culture. Being resilient is often treated as something Black women simply are, rather than something circumstances may have required them to become. In Black Girls Breathing: Heal from Trauma, Combat Chronic Stress, and

What’s Good Y’all! As September slowly comes to an end, I want to end the month off with an artist you DEFINITELY need to look out for! While searching for new music, I came across Lynn The Bad Guy's "On The Radar" freestyle on my feed. Her presence caught my attention. It showed innocence and youthfulness. I wondered, “What do her voice and bars sound like?” but most importantly, who is this new artist and where did she come from? Lynn the bad guy is now based in Austin, TX,

What’s Good Y’all?! As fall swiftly approaches, I feel like my next feature matches the vibes of new beginnings. SZN4 is up next, and I mean that quite literally. If you tuned in to Season 1 of Building the Band, this quartet may not be new to you; for me, though, I'm just getting a glimpse of the blues-embedded sound and soulful voices of SZN4. ​ Aaliyah Rose, Cameron Goode, Donzell Taggart, and Katie Roeder were among the favorite groups on Building the Band; in fact, they

What’s good, y'all? Happy Friday! For this next feature, we're taking a listen to the latest EP from Sy’rai. On her debut EP, ‘Cold War’, Sy’rai flexes her songwriting and singing skills, showing she can stand on her own outside of her family's legacy. Released on August 28, 2026, this eight-track EP dives into the complexities of young love, from self-discovery to heartbreak. While this isn’t her first time releasing new music, it is her first project. With the released sing

What’s Good Y’all! As summer winds down, my search for up-and-coming artists and new music is just getting started. This month, I’m dedicating my features to the artists making waves you need to catch! While searching for the latest R&B releases, I stumbled upon an artist named cortex. The name alone made me pause. The cover also caught my eye, with 90’s R&B vibes and incandescent elevator lights shining on cortex. I wasn’t expecting a scrawny-looking white guy, so I hit play

I remember when B2K first came out. I was in middle school, and I would run home every single day to see them on the countdown on 106th & Park. Their posters hung in my locker and on my bedroom wall. Omarion was my favorite member, then J-Boog, Raz-B, and Lil’ Fizz. My best friend at the time was obsessed with Lil’ Fizz. Anytime we were together, we listened to and talked about B2K, and we only bought WordUP magazine to get more information about our future husbands. So imagi

Released July 21, 2026, Vince Staples brings his second Tiny Desk performance to NPR to set the tone for his upcoming North American Fall Tour. The setlist consisted of five songs, four of them from his latest project Crybaby, released on June 5, 2026: ‘Blackberry Marmalade’, ‘Go! Go! Gorilla’, ‘White Flag’ and ‘Only in America’. The fifth song performed, ‘Shame on the Devil ’, was a track from his 2024 album Dark Times. There was something about this performance that was so

What’s Good Y’all! Meet Jai’Len Josey, a singer, songwriter, and actress from Atlanta, Georgia. Signed to Def Jam/subsidiary Hillman Grad Records, Jai’Len debuted in 2020 with her EP, ‘Illustrations.’ She followed with 2023’s ‘Southern Delicacy.’ Now, after two years, she returns with her first album: 'Serial Romantic'. ​ What is it about love that makes you keep trying until it feels right? For some, this may not matter, but for others, being a serial romantic is tough, espe

What’s Good Y’all!!! There is a new artist I have been dying to put y’all on to! First generation Nigerian-American R&B artists Lekan has just released his very first album following up some of his released singles from 2023 such as, ‘ Familiar ’ and his debut EP ‘ So You Know ’, released in 2024. ​ What I love about his first project is that it follows the template of 90’s R&B to a T! ​ ' For All The Right Reasons, Vol. 1 ' starts off with the smooth and soulful, as Lekan fl

What’s Good Ya’ll!!! By now, you should know I have crossed into obsession territory when it comes to my admiration for Elmiene. As soon as I saw a release date for his latest album, ‘Sounds for Someone’, and the release of three tracks, I downloaded the album and awaited its official release. ​ If it seems like Elmiene has been getting more recognition, it’s because he is…and I’m trynna tell you to hop on this train before you get left behind! Let me convince you, once again

By: Jaysalee Salcedo (Stellar) One thing I always tell artists is that great music is only half the job . If people can’t easily learn about you, find your music, or understand your brand, you’re making it harder for opportunities to reach you. Public relations is about positioning yourself professionally so media, fans, and industry partners can quickly see who you are and what you bring to the table. Here are a few key PR tips every artist should keep in mind while building

Foreign Dre never stops to put out the bangers following the success of his last single Dog In Me his latest single Running Man taps into ambition hustle and progress. Giving more motivational energy and directing it towards those who have the mindset of chasing growth, forward motion and chasing the bag. Produced by Marco Meyler we continue to hear that sharp confident tristate bars that really hit when the words Running Man comes out you start to feel it. While the song giv