SiR follow ScHoolboy Q with a new project of his own called Heavy featuring Ty Dolla $ign, Isaiah Rashad, Anderson .Paak and Ab-Soul. (John Lamparski/Getty Images) Chasing Summer was one of the key components of the R&B wonderland that many fans found bliss in throughout 2019. Stirring soulful symphonies of love and pain, SiR reached a new level with songs like “Hair Down” with Kendrick Lamar and “That’s Why I Love You” with Sabrina Claudio. A global pandemic, a major change at TDE and five years later, the Chasing Summer singer has returned to deliver his fourth studio albu ..read more

As the seasons change and the sun emerges from the slumber of winter, Genia is ready to enter the next chapter of her year and life, for that matter. Her latest single, “Let Me Wander,” is a freedom anthem led by acoustic guitars and soothing drum patterns as Genia puts the complications of a past relationship behind her and enters a journey of emancipation, exploration and stepping into the future she feels she’s destined for. “I know that I complain a lot, but I still feel like I’m chosen. I walk in with a chip on my shoulder. I still feel like the villain,” she sings. “You and I had our 15 ..read more

The sun may be inching out of hibernation as the temperature rises, but SadBoy season isn’t over just yet. Reggie Becton has set a March 29th release date for his latest project, SadBoy Volume II. The Maryland native leads the release of his upcoming project with a quarter of singles and collaborations, including “Bad M’fkr,” “Just Friends,” “E.T.A” and “Say Less” with Dylan Reese. Building upon the success of the first volume, each release has been rooted in elements of both traditional R&B and today’s sound with rich storytelling and dynamic vocal performances. Along the ..read more

Silver Spring, Maryland native Sarina continues her streak of singles with “Olé.” (Sarina | YouTube) If you were unaware, the DMV is producing some of brightest young stars in R&B. From Alex Vaughn and Reggie Becton to Brent Faiyaz and Ari Lennox, there is no shortage of talent in the area. Adding to the pot of R&B artists influencing the genre, Silver Spring, Maryland’s Sarina is ready to make her presence felt. With a seductive blend of R&B, Soul, Pop and Afroswing, Sarina is multi-dimensional talent who can sing, dance and entertain with ease. Sarina’s latest effort is a steamy ..read more

Beyoncé will receive the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards. (Mason Poole/Parkwood Media via Getty Images Beyoncé will receive the iHeartRadio Innovator Award at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards.  Beyoncé Gisselle Knowles-Carter is undoubtedly one of the most influential talents ever to grace a stage. Through her solo endeavors and her work as a member of Destiny’s Child, the Houston, Texas native has sold more than 200 million records worldwide and won 32 GRAMMY Awards. Next week, she plans to release her latest album, Cowboy Carter. The project h ..read more

Tati Dior turns pain into a pulse-pounding blend of R&B and Pop known as “Love Without Limits.” (Photo Courtesy of David Duane/Urban Fierce Group) Tati Dior turns pain into a pulse-pounding blend of R&B, Club and Pop known as “Love Without Limits.” The uptempo, Vespxcci-produced single from Tati Dior dives into the harsh realities of a toxic relationship within today’s raucous dating scene. As the Vespxcci-curated sample sits under the ominous soundscape, she explains that she can’t quite get away from the intoxicating passion of her current relationship, but feels that she can’t quite ..read more

Megan Thee Stallion, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Gunna will headline Broccoli City Festival on July 27-28, 2024 at Audi Field in Washington, D.C. Broccoli City Festival will return to Washington, D.C. on July 27-28, 2024, but there will be a few changes. After receiving feedback from last year’s attendees, festival founders Brandon McEachern, Marcus Allen, Darryl Perkins and Jermon Williams have moved the event to Audi Field. “Broccoli moving to Audi Field is smart,” tweeted Anwaa Kong, founder of MVEMNT.  “Broccoli at Audi Field is gonna be OC,” on-air personality Little Bacon Bear added. While th ..read more

On July 27-28, 2024, Broccoli City Festival will move from the RFK Festival Grounds to Audi Field, home of the DC Defenders and D.C. United. (L: Burak Cingi/Getty Images | R: Rich Fury/Getty Images) New year, new venue! On July 27-28, 2024, Broccoli City Festival will move from the RFK Festival Grounds to Audi Field, home of the DC Defenders and D.C. United. Arriving in the nation’s capital with festival founders Brandon McEachern, Marcus Allen, Darryl Perkins and Jermon Williams, Gunna, Megan Thee Stallion and PartyNextDoor will headline the event. Kaytranada, Victoria Monét, Key Glock, Sexyy ..read more

Producer and songwriter Raphael Saadiq has secured a deal with the Tony Childs-led management company Forward Artist Management. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Spotify) Raphael Saadiq has secured a deal with the Tony Childs-led management company Forward Artist Management. He joins a growing roster that includes Benjamin Booker, Tyler Cole and Sarah Cothran “Raphael is one of one,” Childs told Variety. “He’s been making history, creating some of the biggest musical moments of the last 30 years. He continues to write and rewrite the playbook on what an elite artist, producer, songwrite ..read more

Langston Bleu begins 2024 with the release of “Fool’s Gold.” Everything that glitters isn’t gold, including love. Langston Bleu learns a tough lesson through heartbreak in his latest single, “Fool’s Gold.” Written in collaboration with country star Brittany Spencer, the single poetically explores what it feels like to have your feelings and emotions trampled by someone who doesn’t truly respect you or the love you have to offer. “I liked thinking that you were mine. I liked sleeping in your bed of lies. Now, I find a better way to waste my time. I never would have shown my hand if you weren’t ..read more