“Blue” by Chalumeau Is a Devastating, Gorgeous Surrender to Grief
Grief doesn’t need to be loud to be heard. In “Blue,” the newest single from Chalumeau, it hums under every note like an undertow—subtle, persistent, inescapable. Written and performed by Katherine Bergeron and produced alongside her creative partner Butch Rovan, the track is the emotional core of their…
Lady Wray Returns With Empowering Anthem “You’re Gonna Win” Ahead of New Album ‘Cover Girl’
Lady Wray is stepping into a new era, and she’s bringing joy, groove, and self-love with her. The progressive soul artist—formerly known as Nicole Wray—has officially announced her third studio album Cover Girl, set to arrive September 26 via Big Crown Records. Alongside the news, she’s released a…
Smartzee Crafts His ‘LEGACY’: From Shadows to Spotlight
Smartzee returns with LEGACY, an introspective, hard-earned body of work that dives deep into identity, resilience, and personal growth. Rooted in his Beninese heritage and shaped by years of experience navigating both the music industry and the corporate world, the album reflects a journey of purposeful evolution. Crafted…
Geo Baddoo Breaks Down New Single “Look At Me”
After gaining traction with her COLORS-supported single “My Turn”, British soul-R&B artist Geo Baddoo returns with “Look At Me,” a track that exchanges surface polish for psychological depth. Written in the aftermath of a trip to Los Angeles, the single dissects how identity is performed—online, in industry circles,…
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,…
Longboat Breaks the Rules, One Album at a Time
With 32 albums under his belt—and at least eleven more in the works this year alone — Longboat is not your average pop experimentalist. Known for character-driven, often genre-defying songs that rarely lean on romance, he weaves stories that both provoke and entertain. His latest album, Word Gets…
Catch Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR Live in Europe This Year
If you thought Drake was done dominating stages in 2025, think again. Fresh off his sold-out Anita Max Win Tour in Australia, the Canadian heavyweight is reuniting with long-time collaborator PARTYNEXTDOOR for what’s shaping up to be one of the most anticipated tours of the summer: $ome $pecial…
Durand Jones & The Indications Release New Single “Lovers’ Holiday”
Durand Jones & The Indications return with “Lovers’ Holiday,” the third single from their highly anticipated album Flowers, out June 27 via Dead Oceans. The sun-drenched track, featuring lush percussion and romantic lyricism, captures the spirit of a dreamy getaway. “We didn’t want to give ourselves any rules……
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…