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New R&B and Soul Releases Keep the Genre Moving Forward Recent R&B and soul releases are keeping the genre fresh while staying rooted in emotional depth and strong vocal performances. Artists continue to blend modern production with classic influences, creating music that resonates across generations. Several new songs and projects released this month highlight the...
Northern Soul Documentary Highlights the Legacy of a Timeless Sound A new documentary spotlighting Northern Soul is generating attention among classic soul fans worldwide. The upcoming film explores the roots, culture, and lasting influence of a sound that helped preserve rare American soul records and dance culture. Northern Soul emerged in the late 1960s and...
Chaka Khan and Kool & the Gang Added to BottleRock 2026 Lineup Classic soul and funk legends Chaka Khan and Kool & the Gang have joined the BottleRock 2026 festival lineup. Their addition brings timeless R&B and soul energy to one of the country’s most celebrated music events. First, Chaka Khan’s career spans decades of...
Jacob Banks Brings Soulful R&B Energy to San Francisco’s The Fillmore British-Nigerian singer Jacob Banks is set to light up San Francisco with his signature blend of soul and R&B. The acclaimed artist will take the stage at the legendary Fillmore, delivering a performance rooted in raw emotion and powerful storytelling. Known for his gravel-toned...
Jill Scott Announces First Full-Length Album in a Decade Neo-soul icon Jill Scott has officially announced her first full-length studio album in over ten years. The news marks a major moment for R&B and soul fans who have followed her career since the early days of the genre’s modern renaissance. Scott has long been celebrated...
Coco Jones to Perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at Super Bowl LX R&B singer and actress Coco Jones is set to take center stage at Super Bowl LX with a performance of the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The moment places one of today’s most powerful young voices in front of...
The 2026 SCM Awards: The Most Anticipated Event of the Year The 2026 SCM Awards are almost here, and anticipation continues to grow. This year, the event promises another powerful night celebrating independent music and culture. Presented by Jay Shields Promotions, the SCM Awards unite artists, DJs, producers, and executives from across the country. Once...
Neo-soul goddess Erykah Badu recently sat down with Vulture for a rare interview, where she had some colorful opinions on everything from mumble rap and Kendrick Lamar to empathy and cognitive-dissonance reality. At one point, the Baduizm visionary even defends Adolph Hitler, you know — that guy responsible for the Holocaust. When asked about a...
Jean Grae and Quelle Chris got engaged in December. Apparently, betrothal isn’t the only thing Jean Grae and Quelle Chris were celebrating while on vacay in Barbados last month. Little did fans know at the time — while positively reacting to the couple’s tweets announcing their commitment to tie the knot — that the longtime...
Another year, another series of massive paychecks for the faces of hip-hop’s celebrity elite. Despite not having released a solo project since 2015’s MMM, the Hip Hop mogul was named 2017’s highest-paid musician by Forbes. Puff Daddy pulled in a whopping $130 million pretax this year, a career-best mark for the powerful executive. To calculate...
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