R&B

For everyone who missed the way R&B used to sound in the 90’s, you are in for a treat. This week on #Newat2 WDKX featured the latest single from Tank “Can’t Let it Show”. The song samples Maxwell’s classic hit, “This Woman’s Work’ and the video gives us D’Angelo vibes. Tank doesn’t bare it all, […]

After the success of “Up”, Cardi B has claims a feat unseen on the Billboard Hot 100 in over 20 years. “Up” is Cardi B’s sixth No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, notably with at least one in each of the last five years. Here’s the full collection: Song Title, Artist (if other than Cardi B), […]

“Legendary style architect” June Ambrose is famous for combining hip hop, R&B and streetwear that is sought after by celebrities the world over. She has just announced that she will be collaborating with Puma on a new line of sportswear. Global Director of Brand an Marketing at PUMA, Adam Petrick commented on the collab, saying: […]

It’s confirmed: the next Verzuz will feature two 90’s R&B icons, Brandy and Monica. On Saturday night, the Verzuz official instagram announced the arrival of the challengers with an amazing split image of the singer’s faces. After dancing around whether or not the event would ever take place, they finally let everyone know last night. […]

This week Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat, along with Megan Thee Stallion and Beyonce have made billboard history. For the first time ever, the first two positions in the Billboard chart have been held by female rap artists. Shockingly, ‘Say So’ is the first Minaj single to ever reach the number 1 Billboard spot. It […]

Music pioneer and writer Betty Wright has passed away after a struggle with endometrial cancer. She was 66 years old. Wright started like so many R&B music legends with a background in gospel music. Although originally named Bessie Regina Norris, she took the stage name Betty Wright while performing for the Echos of Joy, which […]

This weekend, many people were shocked to learn of the passing of two music legends whose influence has been felt across genres for decades. New York native Andre Harrell, a founder of Uptown Records, later head of Motown Records, and Executive Producer for “New York Undercover,” passed away on Friday, May 8, of heart failure […]

Young M.A has lit a fire on social media with her Tweet about R&B music. Monday the Brooklyn rapper tweeted “Music don’t feel the same because we barely have R&B, … R&B brung that balance to music.. now everything is leanin one way smh so it gets played out quick! We need R&B for the […]

Mary J. Blige is back and this one is a classic!!