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Terra Renae Teams Up With GRAMMY-Award Winner Macy Gray in 'Over and Over Again'
by Josh Sharpe - August 07, 2024 Louisville's own Terra Renae is set to capture hearts with her highly anticipated pop single, 'Over and Over Again.' Marking the second release following her summer banger, “Party in the Sunshine,” the single represents Terra Renae's ability to connect with listeners through her soulful voice and re...
Asher Gamedze to Release New LP; Lead Single Now Available
by Josh Sharpe - July 16, 2024 Set for release on August 30, Constitution features Gamedze’s new 10-piece ensemble The Black Lungs. In the 81-minute album, dynamic avant jazz arrangements and the expansive explorations of the musicians are animated and deepened by word-fragments and samples of poems written and recited by renowne...
Billboard Selects Orion Amphitheater As 'Top East Coast Amphitheater' on 2024 Top Music Venues List
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024 The accolade follows a triumphant 2023 season for The Orion, as it hosted 32 concerts and 83 community and cultural events last year, welcoming some of music's biggest names such as Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, Snoop Dogg, James Taylor, Phish, Billy Strings, Widespread Panic, Ja Rule and Ashanti, T...
Jermaine Dupri Joins Forces With Ashanti, Nelly, & Juicy J for New Sizzling Single 'This Lil' Game We Play'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024 Jermaine Dupri has teamed up with Ashanti, Nelly, and Juicy J for their new single 'This Lil' Game We Play.' Hinging on a hypnotic sample of Subway & 702's classic 1994 track of the same name, “This Lil' Game We Play” unites three powerhouse voices while featuring production from Dupri. Right out th...
James Fauntleroy Unveils 'The Warmest Winter Ever'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023 It collates fan favorites previously only available on Soundcloud: Warmest Winter Ever (2014) and Warmest Winter Ever II (2016). Last month, eight brand new tracks—“Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped”—were unveiled a...
James Fauntleroy Announces Debut Solo Album 'The Warmest Winter Ever'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023 Setting the stage for the record, Fauntleroy shares eight new tracks from the LP, including “Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped.” With the full project release, on December 8, James will roll out the final track “The...
Jessie Wagner Releases New Single 'Are You Scared' (ft Scott Martin)
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023 Jessie Wagner is an in-demand touring vocalist who has shared stages with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Duran Duran, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul) and is the frontwoman for NYC rock/soul band Army of the Underdog. She released her critically acclaimed debut solo album 'Shoes Droppin' ...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs & PARTYNEXTDOOR Drop Single 'Sex In The Porsche'
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022 “Sex in the Porsche,” is the second single from Diddy’s long awaited new album under his LOVE RECORDS imprint, in partnership with Motown Records, and follows the success of his number one hit “Gotta Move On” featuring Bryson Tiller. Written by PARTYNEXTDOOR and, DIDDY and produced by Nyan and DIDDY...
Sean “Diddy” Combs Reaches No. 1 on US R&B Airplay Chart With Hit Record 'Gotta Move On' Featuring Bryson Tiller
by Michael Major - November 22, 2022 Sean “Diddy” Combs soared to the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop media base Airplay chart with his hit song “Gotta Move On” featuring Bryson Tiller making this his first number one hit for LOVE RECORDS. With Gotta Move On hitting number 1, this marks 11 number 1 hits total for Combs. “Gotta Move On” featurin...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Releases Remix 'Gotta Move On' Featuring Yung Miami, Ashanti, & Bryson Tiller
by Michael Major - October 14, 2022 Sean “Diddy” Combs dropped a bundle and the new official QUEENS REMIX remix and video of “Gotta Move On” featuring Ashanti, Yung Miami and Bryson Tiller. Known for inventing the remix, Diddy delivers a powerful New York beat that reflects the energy of the city with his latest evolution of the song ...
Sizzla Kalonji Celebrates 20th Anniversary of 'Da Real Thing'
by Michael Major - October 10, 2022 For most fans of the artist, these three albums represent major peaks in his prolific career, resulting in core catalog tracks including “Just One Of Those Days (Dry Cry),” “Solid As A Rock,” “Thank U Mama,” “Guide Over Us,” “Give Them The Ride,” ”Praise Ye Jah,” and “Dem A Wonder.”...
Anne-Marie and Aitch Release New Track 'Psycho'
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022 “Psycho” follows Anne-Marie’s release earlier this year with NEIKED and Latto “I Just Called.” Last year, she released her sophomore album Therapy – which included the hit collaborations “Our Song” with Niall Horan, “Kiss My (Uh Oh)” with Little Mix, “Don’t Play” with KSI and Digital Farm Animals, a...
Aitch Releases His Debut Album 'Close to Home'
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Platinum-selling 22-year-old Manchester rapper Aitch releases his debut album, Close To Home. Listen via Capitol Records / 10K Projects. To celebrate this milestone moment, Aitch reveals the heart-warming video for “My G” featuring Ed Sheeran. The visual was filmed at The Langdon Down Centre and fea...
VIDEO: Aitch & Bakar Release Video for 'in Disguise' Single
by Michael Major - July 14, 2022 Reuniting with multi-award-winning director KC Locke (“Learning Curve”, “Bad”, “UFO”), Aitch co-directs the slick music video intertwined with humorous skits, a rapper obsessed superfan and a comedic teddy bear. Performing in a three-piece band, Aitch and Bakar bring playful energy throughout....
Ashanti Will Release Children's Book 'MY NAME IS A STORY'
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022 Inspired by Ashanti’s real-life experiences, MY NAME IS A STORY is an uplifting picture book that will instill confidence in its readers. Told through the perspective of her younger self, Ashanti celebrates her name’s meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. As she learns more about her name, she learn...
Aitch Recruits Bakar for Summery New Single 'In Disguise'
by Michael Major - June 21, 2022 New single “In Disguise” will join Aitch’s previous offerings “1989” and the gold-certified “Baby” feat. Ashanti on his eagerly awaited debut album. The album, Close To Home, captures a young artist on the verge of global superstardom, spreading his wings and displaying his ever-growing songwriting ...
Pharrell Williams Announces 'Something In The Water' Festival Lineup
by Michael Major - April 27, 2022 SITW will celebrate art, culture and music with performances by Ashanti & Ja Rule, Ashe, Baby Tate, Baird, BIA, Blxst, Calvin Harris, Chloe x Halle, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler, The Creator, Usher, Dominic Fike, Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Lucky Daye, María Isabel, JID, T.I., Tierra Whack, Tobe Nwigwe, T...
Ja Rule, Ashanti, Fat Joe, Remy Ma & Lil' Mo to Headline the Hulu Theatre
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022 As part of the Mother’s Day Good Music Festival, SJ Presents an electrifying, all-star concert with New York’s hip-hop cultural icons representing the diverse flavors of New York –See Ja Rule ('Always on Time'), Ashanti ('Foolish'), Joe ('Lean Back'), Remy Ma ('Ante Up'), Lil' Mo ('Superwoman') as t...
Ja Rule, Ashanti, Fat Joe, Remy Ma & Lil' MO to Play Hulu Theater
by Michael Major - March 03, 2022 See hitmakers: Ja Rule ('Always on Time'), Ashanti ('Foolish'), Joe ('Lean Back'), Remy Ma ('Ante Up'), Lil' Mo ('Superwoman') as they come to Hulu Theater at MSG on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 8 p.m. Check out more information on tickets now!...
Joyner Lucas & Lil Durk Team Up For 'Rambo'
by Michael Major - December 03, 2021 2x GRAMMY® Award-nominated independent rapper Joyner Lucas has announced today’s premiere of an incendiary new collaboration with chart-topping superstar Lil Durk. Lucas recently contributed his own “Shoot My Shot” to the Space Jam Soundtrack. Listen to the new collaboration now!...
VIDEO: Ashanti Performs Medley on BET Soul Train Awards
by Michael Major - November 29, 2021 The 2021 Lady of Soul, Ashanti took to the stage at the Soul Train Awards stage with performances of her greatest hits including 'Baby,' 'Happy,' 'Always On Time,' 'The Way That I Love You,' and so many others. This year, the 2021 'Soul Train Awards' presented by BET, commemorated the 50th anniversa...
Bruno Mars, Jazmine Sullivan & More Win BET Soul Train Awards
by Michael Major - November 29, 2021 Winners from the ceremony included Silk Sonic Jazmine Sullivan, Kirk Franklin, Normani, and Cardi B. Presenters for the evening included Parker McKenna Posey from Games People Play, Paula Patton from BET+ original series Sacrifice, Hosea Chanchez and Wendy Raquel Robinson from The Game, Devale Ellis...
Ava Grace to Release New Single 'Kite'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 11, 2021 Popular actress and singer-songwriter Ava Grace is gearing up to release her upcoming single 'Kite' on all streaming platforms. Metaphorical by nature, 'Kite' touches on the tough topic of an unshared desire - when you fall head over heels for someone but they don't feel the same and in fact, feel t...
Maxwell to Receive the 'Legend' Award at the 2021 Soul Train Awards
by Michael Major - November 02, 2021 Today, BET announced three-time GRAMMY® award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Maxwell will receive the ‘Legend’ award at the 2021 “Soul Train Awards”. Award-winning and multiplatinum singer/songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and author Ashanti will be the recipient of the ‘Lady of Soul’ honor....
Ed Sheeran & Normani Join VMAs Performance Lineup
by Michael Major - September 10, 2021 Normani will perform her critically-acclaimed single 'Wild Side'. Sheeran is slated to perform his new single, 'Shivers', which was released today.... |