Frankie Beverly Stars on Essence Magazine’s July/August 2024 Cover
As ESSENCE celebrates the 30th anniversary of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, presented by Coca-Cola®, they’ve unveiled a special cover featuring the iconic Frankie Beverly. This year marks a significant moment as Beverly will deliver a final electrifying performance at the festival on July 7th in New Orleans,…
Macy Gray and Big Freedia’s New Song “I Am” Champions Self-Expression During Pride Month
Grammy winner Macy Gray and the dynamic Big Freedia have teamed up for the first time on their bold new track, “I AM,” just as Pride Month kicks off. Celebrated each June, Pride Month honors the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, a pivotal event for the LGBTQ community’s…
Nellie Charles’ Unfiltered Emotions and the Evolution of R&B
Nellie Charles is a magnetic force in today’s R&B scene, weaving raw emotion and relatable experiences into her music. Fresh off the release of her hit single “Boss,” Nellie dives deeper into personal narratives with her latest release, “Rain On Me.” In this intimate interview, she shares insights…
Keke Wyatt Unveils New Album ‘Certified’ and Releases Title Track
R&B powerhouse Keke Wyatt has announced her new album, Certified, set to release on June 28 via Shanachie Entertainment. The 10-track project features the lead single “Water Into Wine” and the sultry title track, available now. “Certified” showcases Wyatt inviting her partner into a romantic encounter with lyrics…
Kehlani Drops New Track ‘Next 2 U’
After releasing “After Hours” in April, Kehlani is back with their new single, “Next 2 U”. The song, co-written with DIXSON and Ant Clemons, features heartfelt lyrics like, “You’re more than the sun, you’re why the sun beams / Your love is high, wide like a river.” Earlier…
JayO Teams Up with Nigerian Sensations Bella Shmurda & Crayon for Electrifying New Track “Reset”
JayO from North London is back with another smooth Afro-R&B hit, and this time he’s brought some friends along. His new single “Reset” sees the “22” star travel to Lagos, Nigeria, to team up with Afrobeats sensations Bella Shmurda and Crayon for an early summer gem produced by…
John Legend and Jill Scott Set to Headline Black Radio Experience 2024
Blue Note Entertainment Group and Black Radio Productions have revealed the lineup for the first-ever Black Radio Experience. This exciting event, presented by the Blue Note Jazz Festival and hosted by the renowned Sway Calloway, promises to be a significant cultural celebration. The Black Radio Experience aims to…
Kendrick Lamar Joins the GOAT Ranks: A Hip-Hop Legend Ascends
The concept of GOAT (Greatest of All Time) arguments is both reductive and definitive, short-sighted yet somehow all encompassing. In NBA terms, legacy games moments where a superstar either excels or falters when it matters most—serve as pivotal points for the conversation. Fair or not, these outcomes become…
Tems Unleashes Debut Album “Born in the Wild” and Announces Global Tour
Nigerian songstress Tems gears up to unleash her highly anticipated debut album, Born in the Wild, arriving on June 7th via Since ’93/RCA Records. Born in the Wild is a deeply personal exploration of Tems’ artistic journey. “It’s about my experiences, the things that shaped me into the…
Unveiling Herself: Andra Day’s Soulful Odyssey on ‘CASSANDRA (cherith)’
Andra Day embarks on a powerful exploration of self with her latest album, CASSANDRA (cherith), released via Warner Records. This 16-track masterpiece, named after her birth name, welcomes listeners into Day’s intimate world as she navigates the complexities of love. CASSANDRA (cherith) exceeds a typical love album. Day…