Jan 31, 2026
New Edition is widely celebrated as the blueprint for the modern boy band. Formed in Boston’s Orchard Park projects, the group—originally comprised of Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, and Ronnie DeVoe—transformed from bubblegum pop sensations...
Jan 31, 2026
When Boyz II Men burst onto the scene in the early 90s, they didn’t just join the R&B landscape; they fundamentally reshaped it. Discovered by Michael Bivins of New Edition, the Philadelphia-bred group—Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and...
Jan 30, 2026
October London has released a new remix of his single “Make Me Wanna,” featuring Snoop Dogg and production by DJ Green Lantern. The track was released today via Death Row Records. The original version of “Make Me Wanna” appeared on London’s...
Jan 30, 2026
Houston-based R&B group Sentury has released “Forever (Acoustic),” a stripped-down version of their current charting single. The release includes an accompanying monochrome music video filmed in a studio setting, documenting the vocal recording...
Jan 30, 2026
R&B artist Sammie has released the visual for his latest single, “Old Alone,” ahead of his scheduled 2026 project. The track marks a continuation of his work as an independent artist, following a career that began with his 1999 debut. “Old...
Jan 30, 2026
Singer, songwriter, and producer Tone Stith has premiered the music video for his latest single, “Fly.” The track is the lead offering from Stith’s upcoming studio album, which is slated for a spring 2026 release. Directed by Edgar Daniel, the visual was...
Jan 30, 2026
Grammy Award-winning artist Mýa has released her latest R&B single, “ASAP.” Co-produced by the singer and Lamar “MyGuyMars” Edwards, the mid-tempo track focuses on themes of relationship communication and honesty. Ahead of its official...
Jan 29, 2026
The 1980s was a pivotal decade for R&B, bridging the gap between the classic soul of the 70s and the New Jack Swing and Hip Hop Soul that would define the 90s. This era gave birth to iconic vocal groups that mastered everything from synth-heavy funk to the most...
Jan 25, 2026
The Architects of the Sound Before the stripped-down acoustics of the late 90s or the digital trap-soul of today, there was New Jack Swing. Born in the late 1980s and peaking in the early 90s, New Jack Swing was more than just a genre; it was a cultural revolution...
Jan 24, 2026
In the world of contemporary R&B and Neo-Soul, few vocalists possess the technical precision and emotional depth of Ledisi. An artist’s artist, she has spent over two decades cultivating a sound that honors the jazz greats while pushing the boundaries of...
