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Matt B to Release New EP 'AMANZI'; Shares New Single 'My Light'
by Josh Sharpe - April 26, 2024 GRAMMY-nominated global artist Matt B has revealed the details of his forthcoming EP AMANZI, out June 21st via Vitae Records. Translating to ‘water’ in the African language of Zulu, AMANZI marks a new chapter in Matt’s career as he surrenders to the restorative and healing energy of natural elements... 
Video: Matt B Celebrates Black History Month With 'SHINING' Visual
by Michael Major - February 21, 2024 The track is an ode to Black excellence and that message is amplified in the visual — directed by PhillyFlyBoy and Matt's wife, manager, and producer Angela Benson — as it features African-inspired fashion and dancers, highlighting the personality and presence of all those involved while also honori... 
Video: Matt B Releases New Music Video 'JOLENE'
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023 Incorporating a fusion of world sounds, the alluring downtempo track finds Matt confessing his affection to someone keeping him at arm's length. In the accompanying visual — directed by PhillyFlyBoy and Matt's wife, manager, and producer Angela Benson — we see him pray to Oshun, the West African god... 
Video: Matt B Releases New Music Video 'SHAYO' From Latest Album 'ALKEBULAN'
by Michael Major - September 12, 2023 GRAMMY-nominated global artist Matt B has released a new music video for celebratory single “SHAYO” taken from his Afrobeats album ALKEBULAN, out now via Vitae Records. Directed by Matt’s wife, manager, and producer Angela Benson, the video was filmed in Africa and features Ugandan dance group Fire ... 
Matt B Releases Highly Anticipated Afrobeats Album 'ALKEBULAN'
by Michael Major - August 18, 2023 ALKEBULAN offers a culturally rich listening experience that encapsulates his transformative journey, elevated by sounds from various African countries such as Uganda, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Alongside the release of ALKEBULAN, Matt has dropped the music video for his latest single “GUNJALE” featurin... 
Matt B to Release Afrobeats Album 'ALKEBULAN' in July
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023 The 10-track LP celebrates Matt’s homecoming as he further taps into the Afrobeats soundscape. ALKEBULAN features various African-based artists including Ugandan superstar Eddy Kenzo on a reimagined version of their GRAMMY nominated hit “Gimme Love,” as well as collaborations with Ugaboys, Motswana ... 
Matt B Releases New Single 'Slow Down'
by Michael Major - February 17, 2023 GRAMMY-nominated artist Matt B has released “Slow Down,” the latest offering from his forthcoming Afrobeats album ALKEBULAN out this spring via Vitae Records. The sultry slow-jam highlights Matt’s silky vocals over a hip-swaying beat as he praises his partner and encourages them to let the music tak... 
Matt B Announces New Afrobeats EP 'ALKEBULAN'
by Michael Major - January 27, 2023 The release pays homage to his African ancestry, using the ancient name of the Motherland as the EPs title. ALKEBULAN further taps into the Afrobeats soundscape the singer has so brilliantly captured with his recent releases and is the first of many exciting projects under his belt as he gears up fo... 
Matt B Releases New Single 'Get Down Mami'
by Michael Major - November 18, 2022 Global R&B artist Matt B has released his latest single, “Get Down Mami,” out now via Vitae Records. Encompassed by a soundscape of warm grooves, soft shakers, and rhythmic strumming, the track instantly immerses listeners into Matt’s world of Afrobeats. Earlier this week, Matt earned a GRAMMY nomin... 
Matt B Scores GRAMMY Nomination for Best Global Music Performance
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 Global R&B artist Matt B has received a GRAMMY Nomination in the category for Best Global Music Performance for his song “Gimme Love” featuring Ugandan superstar Eddy Kenzo, who is also the first East African artist to ever receive the honor of a GRAMMY nomination.... 
Matt B Releases New Single 'Reassured'
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022 Global R&B artist Matt B has released his new song “Reassured” out now via Vitae Records. Showcasing his velvety vocals over layered synths, Matt flips the script on being content in a relationship and instead asking his partner to make it clear that he is a priority - stressing that actions speak l... 
Matt B Releases New Single 'I'm Here With You'
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022 Global R&B artist Matt B has released his new song “I’m Here With You” via Vitae Records. The track’s soulful soundscape encapsulates a timeless representation of love and commitment in its purest form, a common theme within Matt’s music as he focuses on love-driven R&B that speaks to appreciating t... 
VIDEO: Matt B Releases New Video 'Losing You'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022 Directed by PhillyFlyBoy (The Game, T.I., Kevin Gates, Jacob Latimore), the video for “Losing You” transports viewers to a vast desert as Matt B searches for his love, but finds himself surrounded by a mirage of what once was. A re-release of his 2018 single produced by songwriter/producer Bryan-Mic... |
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