Usher helped Tiny Desk Concert series close out their Black Music Month celebration with a blazing set.

Backed by a full band (and guests such as Eric Bellinger), the Diamond selling R&B veteran delivered a vocally astute set comprised of smash hits and newer numbers.

Indeed, Ush wowed with ‘You Make Me Wanna,’ ‘My Way,’ ‘You Don’t Have To Call,’ and ‘Nice & Slow.’

Watch the maestro at work after the jump…

(more…)

(more…)

Fresh off the release of her latest single, ‘Catch Me In The Air,’ Rina Sawayama is now revealing that she wrote the song with someone else in mind.

That person? None other than Gwen Stefani. 

More details below…

(more…)

For many of those watching VERZUZ last week, the ‘One Wish’ was that Ray J and comrades would sing in key during the now infamous spar.

Indeed, as witnessed by shocked onlookers, Ray, Bobby V, Pleasure P, and Sammie struggled in earnest with their respective takes on the 2005 hit.

Taking matters into his own hands, the 41-year-old father of two hit up his own dad – renowned vocal coach Willie Norwood – to help him out.

Check out the scenes below…

(more…)

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the BET Awards 2022 and so too was Jussie Smollett. Surprisingly.

Having kept a relatively low profile amidst ample legal drama, the actor has returned to the spotlight with his new film project, ‘B-Boy Blues.’

Streaming now on BET+, the movie is billed as a compelling re-telling of James Earl Hardy’s novel about a same-sex romance.

Speaking with TGJ’s Archie Jay, Smollett expanded on the importance of the flick, shaking off anxiety, and more.

Check out the interview above and be sure to let us know…

Your thoughts?

Olivia Rodrigo‘s ‘Sour’ album continues to have sweet success.

Case in point, she has just bested a major record set by Lady Gaga.

Full story below…

(more…)

After thrilling fans with their ‘Life on Earth‘ duets ‘SWV’ and ‘White Tee,’ singer-songwriter Summer Walker is reuniting with NO1-NOAH – this time as guest on his EP ‘You Should Come Over.’

Their newest collaboration, ‘Bonjour,’ is a bedroom-ready slow jam that will have some folks ready to say hello to the duo’s racier sides.

“For a second, I was just in Heaven / All I need’s like 10/30minutes / Let me stay up in it / I’ma put one in you right now / Then I lay up in it / Plan B’s on, plan B’s no joke / Girl, ’cause I’m not kiddin,'” Noah croons on the raunchy cut.

Look inside to see the tune’s equally sensual Arman Mitchell and maliaSHUTup-directed music video.

(more…)

Days after scolding BET for “sabotaging” his performance on this year’s BET Awards (as we reported here), Giveon fared a lot better when he took his talents to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.’

Hot on the promo trail in support of his debut album ‘Give or Take’ (click here to stream), the 27-year-old dropped by late nite talk show’s Tuesday night episode (June 28) to showcase another soaring rendition of the set’s housed single ‘Lie Again.’

Giving fans a taste of what they can expect before he hits the road on his 2022 headlining tour (which kicks off mid-August), hop inside to hear Giveon give his all on ‘The Tonight Show.’

(more…)

Ciara is looking to make the masses ‘Jump’ with her new single of the same name.

Having announced her freshly inked label deal with Republic Records / Uptown, the stage blazer is dancing her way to the release of her incoming jam.

Due July 8, CiCi unlocked the song’s official cover moments ago.

In the process, she shared a preview of the studio version of the cut – which she had been teasing previously on social media.

What are you waiting for? Get a taste of new Ciara after the jump…

(more…)

Nearly 10 months after a jury found R. Kelly guilty on one charge of racketeering and eight counts of violations of the Mann Act (a sex trafficking law), the embattled R&B legend has learned he’ll have to face 30 years behind bars for the crimes.

More inside:

(more…)

Future is keeping the flow of freshness coming from his latest studio album ‘I Never Liked You.’

Case in point today’s premiere of the video for ‘Holy Ghost.’

The visual sees the MC navigate a Cuban neighborhood in Miami gliding between eyeing a romantic interest, posing it up with onlookers, and being watched by a family with ankle monitors on. Never a dull day with Nayvadius.

Never one to rest on his laurels, the rapper’s latest offering comes as his chart-topping single ‘Wait For U’ with Drake and Tems hit #1 on Rhythmic radio.

Check out the video for ‘Holy Ghost’ after the jump…

(more…)

Ciara‘s musical independence has been elevated anew. For, the GRAMMY-winning superstar has inked a seismic recording deal – bringing her Beauty Marks Entertainment label into partnership with a major juggernaut.

Full story below…

(more…)