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SZA, Snoh Aalegra & KAYTRAMINE Headline SOL Blume Festival
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 Setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend, a pair of the most successful and critically acclaimed R&B artists – SZA and Snow Aalegra – will headline this year's three-day outdoor fest, the former of whom is up for “Album of the Year” at the 2024 Grammy Awards. ... 
Mette and Sam Gellaitry Release New Single 'Darling Drive'
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024 METTE and Scottish producer, singer and songwriter Sam Gellaitry have joined forces to release their electrifying new single ‘DARLING DRIVE'. ‘DARLING DRIVE' sees METTE step fully into her funk infused era. Collaborating with Scottish artist Sam Gellaitry, the pair's intertwining vocal harmonies and... 
Kali Uchis & Karol G Unveil 'Labios Mordidos'
by Michael Major - November 24, 2023 Kali and Karol—two of the most-streamed women in music now—have become friends in recent years, bonding over their shared Colombian roots and first collaborating on “ME TENGO QUE IR” from Karol’s Mañana Sera Bonita (Bichota Season) earlier this year.... 
JasonMartin (FKA Problem) Releases Final Installment Of 'A Compton Story' Ft Schoolboy Q, Terrace Martin, Wiz Khalifa & More
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023 JasonMartin (FKA Problem) releases the final installment of 'A Compton Story.' The first installment of A Compton Story PT. 1 features guest appearances and production from Diddy, Childish Gambino, Schoolboy Q, DJ Quik, Hit-Boy, Rich Homie Quan, T.I., Kaytranada, Jay Worthy & Harry Fraud among other... 
Aluna Launches New Label, Noir Fever in Partnership With Empire; Announces First Signing, Moonshine Debut Single, 'Pain & Pleasure' (Feat. Amaal Nuux, Vanyfox & Aluna)
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023 Aluna launches new record label, Noir Fever, in partnership with EMPIRE. The label celebrates Black dance music and focuses on Black women and LGBTQ+ artists. The first signing is Moonshine, a Montreal-based collective, and their debut single 'Pain & Pleasure' featuring Amaal Nuux, Vanyfox, and Alun... 
DijahSB Announces New Album 'The Flower That Knew' This Month
by Michael Major - November 01, 2023 Polaris Music Prize-shortlisted rapper DijahSB announces their new album The Flower That Knew. To celebrate the album announcement, DijahSB is also sharing two new singles from the record, 'Don't Touch!' and 'I'm Blooming.' ... 
Rett Madison Releases New Album 'One for Jackie'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023 He shared singles “One for Jackie, One for Crystal,” “Skydiving” and “Fortune Teller,” which arrived alongside a video directed by Joelle Grace Taylor (Kaytranada, Ariana Greenblatt, Rob Lowe) and choreographed by Carlena Britch (Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani) and inspired Madison’s recently-... 
Kali Uchis Unveils New Track 'Te Mata'
by Michael Major - October 23, 2023 Orquídeas features collaborations with some of the biggest names in Latin music including Karol G, Peso Pluma and Rauw Alejandro as well as this summer’s global hit “Muñekita” featuring Dominican dembow singer El Alfa and JT from City Girls. The song premiered alongside a Bethany Vargas-directed vid... 
Bklava Launches Own Label, Spin Suga, With Club Bop 'Make It Work'
by Michael Major - October 20, 2023 Bklava launches their own imprint, Spin Suga, with the energetic new club bop 'Make It Work'. Check out the latest release now on Spin Suga. Proudly landing on their own label with an effervescent club sound that reflects Bklava's far-reaching DJ sets and their signature, distinctive vocals, “Make I... 
Kali Uchis to Release Spanish-Language Album 'Orquídeas' In January
by Michael Major - October 11, 2023 Orquídeas, Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis’ fourth LP and second Spanish-language album. More music from Uchis is imminent. In August, Uchis kicked off this new era of Spanish-language music with “Muñekita,” featuring Dominican dembow singer El Alfa and JT from City Girls. Pre-save and pre-order th... 
Sam Gellaitry Returns With 'Under the Illusion' EP Out Now
by Michael Major - September 27, 2023 The four-track body of work also boasts “ALONE,” which hinges on a pulsating dancefloor-ready groove, thumping bassline, and alluring vocal loops. Elsewhere, “LIKE THIS/LIKE THAT” swings back-and-forth between robotic vocalisations and kinetic rhythms. The ride culminates with the bold and boisterou... 
Roc Nation's Hottest New R&B Artist Maeta Releases 'When I Hear Your Name' Remixes
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023 Maeta released When I Hear Your Name via Roc Nation earlier this summer. The 13-track project notably boasts songs written by an A-list cohort of collaborators, including SZA, Kehlani, Ty Dolla $ign, Demi Lovato, and Lucky Daye in addition to production by KAYTRANADA.... 
Chris Lake & Aluna Release New Single 'More Baby'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023 Chris Lake and acclaimed singer-songwriter Aluna return with an incendiary new banger – “More Baby.” Lake and Aluna produced the track together and wrote it with Marco Parisi and Giampaolo Parisi (Swedish House Mafia, Fred Again…, Black Eyed Peas). Lake teased “More Baby” earlier this year during hi... 
Insomniac Announces Brand-New Dual New Year's Eve Festival, Forever Midnight, Coming to Las Vegas and Los Angeles
by Michael Major - August 14, 2023 Insomniac has leveled up the New Year’s Eve experience for music connoisseurs, unveiling its newest festival series, Forever Midnight, set to debut in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. On Saturday, December 30 and Sunday, December 31, LV FestPark (3000 S Las Vegas Blvd) and Los Angeles’ LA Convention Cente... 
Kali Uchis Debuts 'Muñekita' With El Alfa and City Girls' Jt
by Michael Major - August 04, 2023 The trio united for “Muñekita” after longtime mutual admiration—Kali had exchanged numerous DMs with both artists before JT came over to her L.A. studio, heard the track and cut a verse. She then got a version over to El Alfa, the foremost artist in the Dominican genre, who enthusiastically added hi... 
Durand Bernarr Partners With Spotify for Two New Spotify Singles
by Michael Major - July 31, 2023 The singles include a rendition of Durand’s second single, “Leveled,” off of his Wanderlust album, and a new track “KFAR,” a cover of Seal’s beloved song, “Kiss From a Rose.” The release of these singles comes as the final installment in a series of Spotify Singles from artists featured on Spotify’s... 
Video: Aluna Unveils Music Video for 'Running Blind' With Tchami & Kareen Lomax
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023 Following the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, MYCELiUM earlier this month via Mad Decent, Aluna is back with the official music video for the album’s focus track, ‘Running Blind’, a collaboration with French producer and DJ Tchami, with vocals from Aluna and Atlanta-born artist,... 
Kali Uchis Confirms 'Red Moon In Venus Tour Pt. II'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023 Kali Uchis confirms the Red Moon In Venus Tour Pt. II, an additional run of headline arena dates including stops at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in L.A., San Diego’s Viejas Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and more, with special guests Dominican rapper and songwriter Tokischa, Buscabulla (L.A... 
Gorillaz Announce Limited Run of Fall 2023 U.S. Shows
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 The Getaway will be the final run of U.S. dates in support of the band’s recently released smash album Cracker Island, and will kick off on Sunday, September 10 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, with stops at Q2 Stadium in Austin on Wednesday, September 13 and Credit 1 Union Amphitheatre in Chicago on ... 
Rapper Idk & No Label Announce the Return of No Label Academy
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 As a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for social progress through the arts, No Label is committed to empowering BIPOC students with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to jumpstart their careers in the music industry.... 
Video: Kali Uchis Shares 'Moonlight' Video Before Returning to Coachella This Weekend
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis unveils the Colin Tilley and Sarah McColgan-directed video for “Moonlight.” This past weekend, Uchis took the mainstage at Coachella as one of the festival’s top-billed performers, bringing out surprise guests Tyler, The Creator, Omar Apollo and Don Toliver. Watch th... 
Chris Lake & Aluna Collaborate on New Single 'Beggin''
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 GRAMMY®-nominated, chart-topping artist Chris Lake and acclaimed singer-songwriter Aluna team up on the irresistible new single “Beggin,’” released via Black Book Records/Astralwerks. Lake and Aluna co-wrote “Beggin’” and recorded it at his Black Book Studios. Plus, check out tour dates from Lake an... 
Kali Uchis Celebrates Five Years of Debut Album 'Isolation' & Shares 'In The Lobby'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023 Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis celebrates five years since the release of her massively acclaimed debut album, Isolation, with a limited-edition blue jay vinyl available for purchase. Additionally, she shares a previously unreleased song from the Isolation era. Listen to the new single and check o... 
IDK Links With Rich the Kid for Unfiltered New Single '850'
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023 Maryland auteur IDK (Ignorantly Delivering Knowledge) keeps the new music coming with his propulsive new single “850” featuring Rich The Kid. Supremely bold and confident, the track demonstrates IDK’s winning brand of showmanship. It follows the blistering 'Radioactive,' which kicked off his 2023 ca... 
Phony PPL Announces 2023 Euphonyus West Coast Tour
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023 Phony Ppl underscored the new evolution of their sonic journey with their latest opus Euphonyus. This week, one of the many stand-out tracks from the album, “Nowhere But Up.” garnered the achievement of No. 2 song on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart as the official music video for the track soa... |
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