The music superstar has returned with his new song ‘Afterglow,’ which is the first offering from the 29-year-old’s fifth studio album.
Additionally, the track serves as the first new music Sheeran has released since his ‘No. 6 CollaborationsProject’ in 2019, which featured the likes of Cardi B, Bruno Mars, and more.
Sheeran first teased the song on Instagram December 21, where he captioned the post:
“A Christmas present.”
It turns out the present was a song and it has arrived just in time for the holidays.
What are you waiting for? New Ed Sheeran is just below…
December 19 brought with it the 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards, a ceremony designed to honor “those making extraordinary efforts to lift up the world’s most vulnerable, inspire others to stand up and take action, help end extreme poverty and make the world a better place.”
Hosted by John Legend, the star-studded event featured performances from Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, and the premiere televised performance of JoJo and Tori Kelly‘s stunning remake of Aretha Franklin classic, ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.’
Today, From The Vault salutes a classic from a premium R&B diva. Ashanti’s ‘Happy’ is this week’s pick.
Issued as the second single from her 2002 eponymous debut, ‘Happy’ was produced by Irv Gotti and Chink Santana, and written by the artist herself.
It was built around a sample of ‘Outstanding’ by The Gap Band.
After the 10-week stay at #1 of debut single ‘Foolish,’ the pressure was high for the then-newcomer to deliver a successful follow-up. And ‘Happy’ didn’t disappoint.
Peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop in the US, it was also a Top 20 in Great Britain, reaching the 13th position on the Official UK Singles Charts.
The tune’s visual was also directed by Irv Gotti.
The belle can be seen jamming with her friend around the city, as they get ready for a block party honoring her and her recent success. Partner in crime Ja Rule also makes a cameo.
With ‘Shanti and Keyshia Cole ready to battle it out on #Verzuz, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the ladies’ back catalogue.
One look is enough to see just how much Ms. Douglas ruled the early 00´s, with tracks that remain omnipresent. A testament to how pivotal Ashanti’s presence has been for the culture.
There hasn’t been a US president like Barack Obama. So, it’s little wonder why his popularity endures four years after he left office.
Continuing his trend of embracing pop culture, #44 has shared his list of Favorite Music of 2020.
He said:
“Here are some of my favorite songs of the year. As usual, I had some valuable consultation from our family music guru, Sasha, to put this together. I hope you find a new song or two to listen to.”
The assortment of tracks blend bops from the likes of Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Wizkid, and J Hus,
Pharrell Williams is praised for being one of the core architects of Justin Timberlake‘s early success.
For, the hitmaker helmed many hits on the singer’s debut solo album ‘Justified’ and has remained a constant collaborator of JT’s in the years after.
During a recent appearance on the Drink Champs podcast with Noreaga and DJ EFN, Williams reflected on his initial work with the former NYSNC star. Specifically, how Michael Jackson is connected to the music.
Leona Lewisjust announced a 2021 tour and is wasting no time showing the masses the treat they are in for when she makes her return to the stage in the New Year.
For the first time ever on film, the vocal supernova has unwrapped a live rendition of ‘Ave Maria.’
The intimate performance was filmed at the singer’s Los Angeles home and was directed by her husbandDennis Jauch.
Shared as “a special prayer after what has been a difficult year for all,” Lewis’ take on the classic is lifted from her 2013 Christmas album ‘Christmas, With Love’ – which also houses her original annual holiday hit ‘One More Sleep.’
Watch (and hear) the songbird take vocal flight like only she can after the jump…
Nearly three years after making her first appearance on ‘SNL,’ the GRAMMY-winning Pop darling returned Saturday (December 19) to deliver another stunning set of performances of songs found aboard her sophomore album, ‘Future Nostalgia.’
Look inside to see her rock the house with hits ‘Levitating’ and ‘Don’t Start Now.’
‘Oh Santa!’ – originally released in 2010 and found aboard Mariah Carey‘s second holiday album ‘Merry Christmas II You’ – peaked at #100 on the Billboard Hot 100 in its prime.
Its revamp, which features fellow GRAMMY-winning songstresses Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande, came as the most highly touted portion of Carey’s top-rated Apple TV+ showing, “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special,” as it ultimately put to rest rumors of feuding between the Pop icon and Grande.
The star-studded holiday event quickly proved itself a hit for its streaming network, topping its viewership tallies in over 100 countries (as we reported here). ‘Santa,’ on the other hand, seemed poised to deliver similar results at first, but – as the refreshed Hot 100 reveals – didn’t quite hit the mark.
