Leven Kali Bends Genre on New ‘LK99: The Prelude’
Leven Kali doesn’t just return with LK99: The Prelude—he detonates it. The six-track EP, his first project in three years, feels like a sonic lucid dream where R&B collides with funk, rock, and psychedelia. Released via Def Jam on June 27, this record isn’t chasing trends—it’s building a…
Listen Now: Brent Faiyaz’s New Songs “Peter Pan” and “Tony Soprano”
Brent Faiyaz has returned with a double single drop — “Peter Pan” and “Tony Soprano” — and with it, a striking contrast between vulnerability and bravado. It’s his first solo material since 2023’s Larger Than Life, and these two new tracks signal both emotional depth and artistic control…
LaTocha Embraces Vulnerability and Growth on Soul-Stirring New Single “Love Changes”
With her signature blend of vocal precision and emotional depth, LaTocha returns with a deeply personal single, “Love Changes.” The new track marks her first solo release since her 2023 gospel album The Invitation: A Conversation With God, and showcases the R&B veteran reconnecting with the raw, honest…
Jane Handcock and Anderson .Paak Drop New Song “Stare at Me”
Jane Handcock is entering her boldest chapter yet—and she’s not doing it alone. Teaming up with Anderson .Paak for the shimmering new single “Stare at Me,” Handcock sets the tone for her forthcoming album It’s Me, Not You, due July 11 via Death Row Records/gamma. Over a lush,…
Terrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon Join Forces on New Album ‘Come As You Are’
West Coast real ones know: when Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon link up, it’s not just a collab—it’s a cultural moment. Their new joint album Come As You Are is a 13-track sonic statement rooted in soul, baptized in jazz, and wrapped in the raw honesty of L.A.…
Top 10 New Music Releases You Can’t Miss Right Now
New music just dropped, and it’s straight fire. Whether you’re chasing your next obsession or craving something bold and boundary-pushing, these 10 tracks are setting the scene ablaze — from Pi’erre Bourne’s hypnotic “POP” to Ana Luna’s emotionally explosive “Dance in a Trance,” and Vini ’s uplifting banger…
BET Awards 2025 Highlights: Doechii, Jamie Foxx, and Mariah Carey’s Big Night
The BET Awards turned 25 this year, and if there was ever a question about its cultural relevance, this milestone show silenced it — loud, raw, and unfiltered. What unfolded inside the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles was a pointed, multi-layered demonstration of what it means to speak,…
Mariah Carey’s ‘Mimi’ Turns 20 and Still Sounds Like the Future
When The Emancipation of Mimi dropped in 2005, it wasn’t just a comeback—it was a coronation. Mariah Carey had weathered public scrutiny, label drama, and a changing industry, only to return with an album so undeniable it felt like destiny. Two decades later, the 20th Anniversary Edition of…
Stream Xavier Omär’s New Album ‘HunnyMoon Mountain’
It’s been five years since Xavier Omär last gave us a full-length album, but on HunnyMoon Mountain, he doesn’t just return—he ascends. The project feels like the spiritual sequel to if You Feel, but instead of merely navigating emotions, Omär now scales them. Released independently via XO Creative…
Asiahn’s “FREE” Is a Masterclass in Emotional Liberation and R&B Artistry
Asiahn ’s FREE emerges as a soulful rebellion—a 12-track confession booth draped in velvet. It’s a full-body release from the pain, pressure, and people who’ve overstayed their welcome. If you’re listening closely, it might just make you breathe a little easier, too. Asiahn has always carried a certain…