There have been a lot of great new R&B artists trending now; one of these artists is Gen Neo. For those of you who aren’t familiar with him, Gen Neo is a Singaporean singer-songwriter, producer, and composer. He is known for his singles “Mine,” “Stay,” and “Same Mistakes.” Gen Neo was born on June 18, […]
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Why R&B lovers should listen to Che Ecru (Op-Ed)
If you don’t know who Che Ecru is you are honestly missing out because he is turning the underground R&B music scene upside down. Ecru, a Boston native, is a singer and producer with over 60K followers on Instagram and over 50K on Soundcloud, respectively. He began to work on music full-time and built a […]
DJ Casper: How A Veteran DJ Went From Night Clubs To DJing For A Cause
Victor “Casper” Santiago, a DJ from the Bronx, has been captivated by the lively and melodious atmosphere of 1970s New York City since his youth. His interest in music was sparked by his father’s classic salsa albums, which he listened to on Saturday mornings while doing chores. Over the years, he has developed a deep […]
Hit R&B Singer, Bobby Caldwell, Dies at Age 71
Born in Manhattan, New York, and raised in Miami, Florida, Caldwell’s life and career was a mixture of one part providence, two parts talent, and ambition. His first professional break came when he landed the gig as Little Richard’s rhythm guitarist at the age of 17, along with his working band, Katmandu. Growing weary of the touring circuit and believing the band could strike out on its own, Caldwell and Katmandu left the Little Richard gig.
FLO: The Girl Group Reviving Black Girl Groups in Music
The decline of black girl groups has been gruesome, to say the least. However, there are signs of change in the music industry once again. Inspired by 3LW, SWV, and Destiny’s Child, the new up-and-coming black girl group FLO, has gained vast and widespread success and popularity with their infamous and nostalgic three-part harmony that echoes that of their 90s and 2000s predecessors. The London-based group of women—Renée Downer, Jorja Douglas, and Stella Quaresma—are armed to usher the revival.
Solange Makes History as First Black Woman to Compose for NYC Ballet
In line with past interdisciplinary endeavors that have spanned from fashion to the visual arts, Solange Knowles has made a new–and historic–foray into the world of ballet music. The New York City Ballet announced on Monday (Aug. 15) via Twitter that the “A Seat at the Table” singer is set to compose an original score for their chamber ensemble. The commissioned piece, still untitled, will be choreographed by dancer and choreographer Giana Reisen and will premiere at the NYCB’s 10th annual Fashion Gala on September 28. Solange’s score will be performed by the City Ballet Orchestra and a soloist from her very own ensemble, according to a Tweet she made in which she was “very excited” to share the news.
SZA Drops Previously Unreleased
Songs
On June 9 2017 SZA dropped her beloved debut album Ctrl and ever since then, fans have been obsessed with her music. From songs like “Love Galore,” “The Weekend,” and “Garden,” Ctrl has been on everyone’s minds since its first release.
R&B Artist SZA Released Collection with Crocs
After collaborating with artists like Bad Bunny, Diplo, and Justin Bieber, it wasn’t a surprise when the news came out that SZA would collaborate with Crocs. R&B singer and producer, Sza partnered with the comfortable footwear brand Crocs in a limited-edition collection for mental health awareness month.
Op-Ed: Doja Cat is a Pop-Star Regardless of Getting Nominated for R&B Categories
Singer and Rapper Doja Cat is one of the most famous artists of this current generation. She is known for hits like Say So, Woman, Kiss Me More. Her music ranges from sounds of pop and rap. However, her fans are perplexed that the singer/rapper is getting awards for Soul and R&B music when she produces only Pop and Rap.
Coachella Returns After Two-Year Hiatus Due to COVID-19
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is back up and running after taking a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. The Coachella Fest is one of American history’s most famous music festivals. Taking place over the course of two weekends (April 15-17 and April 22-24), the Coachella Fest is held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. It takes place every spring and is full of trending artists and experiences.
Op-Ed: Who is Jon Batiste and Why Did He Win Five Grammys?
Grammy-nominated and winner Jonathan Batiste is a musician, bandleader, and TV personality of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert from Louisiana. Through his 33 years of living, he has produced almost 11 albums and has performed with prestigious artists such as Ed Sheeran, Mavis Staples, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Willie Nelson. He is also a co-director and creative director of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and The Atlantic.
The TikTok Effect
When an artist releases a song, the new normal is to promote that song via TikTok. Let’s call this the ‘TikTok effect’. This effect can gauge how popular a song could potentially be. Once a song is tied to a challenge, its popularity skyrockets. From “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X to “Wild Side” by Normani, the TikTok effect has had success for these.
