R&B Revival? Jussie Smollett, Floetry, Ginuwine, & Melanie Fiona Make Major Moves

2015’s first and second quarter have already delivered some of R&B’s most anticipated offerings. From Jazmine Sullivan and Ciara to Ne-Yo and Jamie Foxx, Urban music lovers have been granted no shortage of gems to add to their collections.

Now, from the looks of things, the third and fourth quarters are looking to follow suit. With new album announcements coming from the likes of Janet Jackson, Brandy, Monica, Tamar Braxton, Toni Braxton, Ashanti, Chrisette Michele, and more, tuck in below to see what else is new from Melanie Fiona, Jussie Smollett, Ginuwine, and Floetry…

Ginuwine Reunites With Timbaland For New Project

R&B veteran Ginuwine has answered the prayers of fans with the recent announcement he’ll be re-teaming with superproducer Timbaland for his 8th official studio release.

Previously titled ‘Same Ol G,’ the project has now been christened ‘Bachelor Again But Wiser’ and will come as their first joint effort since 2009’s ‘Get Involved’ (‘A Man’s Thoughts’).

No official release date has been unveiled as of time reporting.

Jazmine Sullivan, Melanie Fiona, Jussie Smollett, Chrisette Michele, Sevyn Streeter, and More Readied For New Season of ‘Verses & Flow’

The 5th season of TV One’s hit variety show “Lexus Verses and Flow” is on track to continue featuring some of the best and brightest of yesterday and today’s R&B with an electrifying eight-episode season.

Showcasing stars like Jazmine Sullivan, Melanie Fiona, Charlie Wilson, Raekwon The Chef, Jussie Smollett, Sevyn Streeter, Avery Sunshine, Leela James, Estelle, Chrisette Michele, and more, the series will also continue shining a spotlight on a number of the best up-and-coming poets.

“TV One is excited to partner with Lexus for season five of the innovative series that captures the spirit of performance art with a purpose,” said Brad Siegel, President, TV One. “Verses and Flow is a project that not only captivates and entertains, but support the efforts of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to motivate and reward deserving college-bound students.”

Hosted by actor Laz Alonso, the series will premiere July 30 and air on Thursday nights.

Floetry Reunite For Tour

All they had to do was ‘Say Yes’ (to a reunion) and fans are clearly overjoyed that they did.

After a well received reunion late 2014, Floetry members Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie ‘The Floacist’ Stewart have confirmed a forthcoming tour. Kicking off June 17 at the Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park in Ohio, the tour is set to touch every corner of the U.S. with pit stops in Detroit, New Orleans (for the Essence Festival), San Francisco, New York, and more.

See the dates below:

Floetry Tour dates (Purchase Tickets Here):

Jun 17 – Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park Hard Rock Live – Northfield, OH
Jun 18 – The Xclusive Venue – Columbus, OH
Jun 19 – The Pageant – St Louis, MO
Jun 20 – Chene Park – Detroit, MI
Jun 21 – The Venue at Horseshoe Casino – Hammond, IN
Jun 23 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
Jun 24 – House of Blues Anaheim – Anaheim, CA
Jun 25 – The Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
Jun 26 – Temple Theatre – Tacoma, WA
Jun 28 – Celebrity Theatre – Phoenix, AZ
Jul 01 – The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
Jul 05 – Mercedes-Benz Superdome – New Orleans, LA
Jul 09 – The Kentucky Center – Louisville, KY
Jul 10 – Knight Theater – Charlotte, NC
Jul 12 – DPAC – Durham, NC
Jul 17 – Theatre of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
Jul 18 – NJPAC – Newark, NJ
Jul 19 – B.B. King Blues Club and Grill – New York, NY
Aug 08 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD