R&B, with its roots in soulful expression and raw emotional storytelling, has long been a genre that dives deep into the complexities of love, heartbreak, and personal reflection. Artists use its smooth melodies and heartfelt lyrics to explore themes that…
Elijah Blake’s new album The Neon Eon has arrived. On his first project in three years, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter breaks down genres and celebrates his musical freedom. In addition to the Trinidad James-assisted single “Dreams,†the 10-track set features appearances…
In case you missed it, Rick Ross put together a six-track set for NPR’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. Rozay’s longtime friend, Rich B Caliente, lent his gallery space for the performance where Rozay called on a live band to…
NPR Music’s Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists spanning different genres and generations each week. The lineup includes both emerging and established artists who…
Established Billboard Hip-Hop Editor, Carl Lamarre, returns to the booth to revive his rap dreams and drops the new project, intriguingly-titled, Shut Up & Write. Led by the song “Black 100,” the Long Island-bred recording artist introduces himself to a…
In the wake of Cady Groves‘ untimely passing at the age of 30, her friends and former collaborators in the music community are turning to social media to express their disbelief and honor the late singer-songwriter. “I’m so so sad…