When it comes to the “grown and sexy” aesthetic, few are doing it with as much intentionality as Alvin Garrett. The GRAMMY®-nominated singer-songwriter has just unveiled the visual for his latest single, “Roll Slide Roll,” and it is every bit...
After a decade of anticipation, the “Bachelor of Soul” is officially back to reclaim his throne. Bruno Mars has announced the arrival of his fourth solo studio album, The Romantic, set to drop on February 27 via Atlantic Records. For the collectors and...
Carvin Haggins and Ivan Barias, the Philadelphia-based powerhouse duo known as Carvin & Ivan, are true architects of the modern soul sound. Emerging from DJ Jazzy Jeff’s legendary “A Touch of Jazz” collective, they became the primary creative force...
When Maxwell arrived in 1996 with Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite, he didn’t just release an album; he shifted the entire landscape of R&B. Alongside peers like D’Angelo and Erykah Badu, he became a pioneer of the “Neo-Soul” movement, bringing a...
Kelly Rowland has spent over two decades proving that she is a formidable force in her own right. From her roots in one of the best-selling girl groups of all time to her global success as a solo artist, Rowland has masterfully navigated the worlds of R&B, Pop,...
We now take a look back at the female R&B groups who emerged during the 2000’s. The decade prior featured some of the most iconic groups of all time who are still making an impact to this day. Unfortunately the 2000’s was not quite able to live...
When Trey Songz first arrived on the scene in 2005, he was introduced by the legendary Troy Taylor and heralded by none other than Aretha Franklin. Over the next decade and a half, “Trigga” would transform from a young, soulful crooner into one of the most...
When discussing the most influential forces in 21st-century R&B, Chris Brown is a name that dominates the conversation. Bursting onto the scene as a teenager with infectious energy and elite dancing, he eventually evolved into one of the most prolific hitmakers...
When you talk about the landscape of modern R&B, it’s impossible to ignore the “General.” For over two decades, Tank has remained one of the most consistent and powerful voices in the genre. Whether he’s delivering heart-wrenching ballads,...
Three-time GRAMMY® winner Jill Scott has officially announced her first full-length studio album in nearly a decade. Titled To Whom This May Concern, the project will be released on February 13 via The Orchard. Following the massive success of her 20th-anniversary...
