When the epic trailer for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ was unleashed, many noted a familiar voice singing the enchanting rendition of Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman No Cry’ that accompanied the first look at the Marvel blockbuster.
Soon after, it was confirmed to be none other than Tems.
The Nigerian songbird has been on a meteoric rise, following breakout success on Wizkid’s global snash ‘Essence,’ topping the charts with Future and Drake on ‘Wait 4 U,’ and earning critical acclaim for her EP ‘If Orange Was A Place.’
Just before the ‘Black Panther’ sequel reveal, Tems was also revealed as a featured artist on Beyonce’s incoming album ‘Renaissance’ on the track ‘Move’ alongside Grace Jones
As the world continues to get more acquainted with the gifted star, the full version of ‘No Woman No Cry’ has been unlocked as part of the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Prologue.’
A mother’s love serves as the powering force of new movie ‘Till.’
Based on a harrowing true story, the film chronicles the never-before-told story of Mamie Till-Mobley and her quest for justice for her son, Emmett Till – who was brutally murdered.
Directed by Chinonye Chukwu, who penned the movie alongside Michael Reilly and Keith Beauchamp, ‘Till’ stars Danielle Deadwyler in the lead role, as well as Whoopi Goldberg, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Jayme Lawson, Tosin Cole, Kevin Carroll, Sean Patrick Thomas, John Douglas Thompson, Roger Guenveur Smith, and Haley Bennett.
Ahead of its release in October, watch the first-look trailer below…
Post Malone has premiered the video for his latest single, ‘I Like You (A Happier Song)’ – a duet with the dynamic Doja Cat.
The song, which is housed on the star’s freshly unwrapped album ‘Twelve Carat Toothache,‘ has been paired with a color-filled visual that sees the singing femcee serve as Malone’s muse/
Its arrival comes as the performer gears up for the launch of his 38-date ‘Twelve Carat Tour’ with Roddy Ricch – which sets sail in September.
After dominating the airwaves and stream scene with her single ‘About Damn Time.’ the multi-hyphenate performer has ascended to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 14th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is continuing to bring the heat.
Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.
Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Marlo, Drew, Sheree,and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross will be serving up on episode 12 / season 14?
‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 9th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!
The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.
This edition is already making for addictive viewing.
Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, and newcomer Anila Sajja are all back in the mix.
Want to know what the ladies are up to?
Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 4 / season 9 below…
From The Vault is back this week and salutes a seismic jam from pioneering R&B quartet Jodeci. Today’s pick is 1995’s fiery ‘Freek’n You.’
Lifted from the group’s third studio album, ‘The Show, the After Party, the Hotel,’ the track was serviced as the set’s lead offering and made a mighty splash upon its arrival.
Members K-Ci, JoJo, Mr Dalvin, and DeVante Swing were riding high from the success of their previous LPs ‘Forever My Lady’ and ‘Diary of a Mad Band’ and were poised to further cement their status as music royalty.
And this classic saw them bring said aim to fruition.
Penned and produced by group member DeVante Swing, the song made no apologies for its bedroom agenda. Scintillating, hypnotic, and vocally astute – thanks to dynamic delivery from lead singers K-Ci and JoJo – the track saw Jodeci serenading their love interest with lyrics attesting to how much they wanted to “freek you.”
Its accompanying music video, which was directed by filmmaker Brett Ratner and featured models Beverly Peele, Veronica Webb, and Kara Young – played up the group’s sex symbol status at the time as well as the album’s titular theme.
As 90s R&B slow jams and visuals go, ‘Freek’n You’ remains emblematic of the era ’til this day.
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Echoing the age-old adage: sometimes it’s useful to look back to move forward.
And we feel this is oh so applicable to the state of male R&B in the contemporary climate.
We’d love to see a re-embrace of the serenading brand of the genre amongst this era’s male vocalists.
The convergence with Hip-Hop sonics and culture has brought with it a more hard-hitting strand of R&B delivery.
Though we’re here for it and can point to many an act who have roused us with this more hybrid sound, it’s relegated some of the more core aspects of R&B to the extreme fringes of the adult contemporary. Specifically, melody, narrative-driven lyrics, and potent vocal performance.
Perhaps by borrowing from Jodeci’s masterful handbook, the new class can inject additional heart back into our beloved R&B.
DaBaby serves as quite a polarizing figure for most and that may well continue after he offered a ringing endorsement to another polarizer in the form of former US President, Donald Trump.
When the epic trailer for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ was unleashed, many noted a familiar voice singing the enchanting rendition of Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman No Cry’ that accompanied the first look at the Marvel blockbuster.
