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O’Jays co-founder William Carvan Isles II, better known as Bill Isles, died last month from cancer in his Southern California home, the Los Angeles Times reports. Isles’s son Duane says that he was surrounded by family members at the time of his passing. He was 78. Before landing on their now iconic stage name, the O’Jays, […]
It might be the shortest month of the year, but February is already a strong contender for 2019’s wildest. We got the Grammys and the Oscars, and with them endless talk of the Lady Gaga/Bradley Cooper friendship, some long-overdue recognition for Spike Lee, and the continued reigns of Cardi B, Drake, and Kacey Musgraves—yeehaw! News-wise, […]
New year, same music industry, dropping albums at midnight every Thursday, because fuck our bedtimes! Thankfully, 2019 is already off to an incredible start, and not just because of that egg that broke Kylie Jenner‘s Instagram record. In times like these (negative temperatures, political turmoil, etc.), a solid album can serve as the perfect distraction—or […]
If you’re in search of a fresh-faced addition to your playlists, we’ve got you covered today with rising singer Lucky Daye and his latest single “Karma”. There’s a range of audible influences to his sound as the New Orleans native throws in elements of funk and soul into an experimental R&B package, best exhibited on debut […]
In a couple of weeks time, February 1, L.A producer, musician and songwriter Harriet Brown will unveil his new studio album, Mall Of Fortune. Ahead of the project’s release, he’s letting slip “Driver’s Seat” — a funk and soul-infused piece of R&B that gives us a pretty good idea of what to expect from the album. […]
25 years ago today (Dec. 21), Jodeci released their second album Diary Of A Mad Band. It’s a sensual, sexy album with an impact that has exploded outwards, the album’s influence far surpassing the infamy of Jodeci’s four band members. It was the first ever album appearance for Missy ‘Misdemeanour’ Elliot, rapping on “Won’t Waste You”. And Timbaland, too, bagged […]
Georgia singer-songwriter Jacquees launched the Twittersphere into an exhausting debate on Monday, after declaring himself the “King of R&B.” Trey Songz and Ty Dolla Sign quickly stepped in for a word, people exposed themselves for suggesting Bryson Tiller was better than Usher, and the wisest among us nodded resolutely toward the alter of King Beyoncé. But Diddy is dismissing […]
In a video that heavily features her family, London-born singer-songwriter Taliwhoah gives off serious Sade vibes on “Run Along”—her new soul-licked R&B single. Her last video came in the form of summer’s “Soul Food”, and this new track sees her building on the praise and acclaim of the last release, showing maturity and assertiveness while coming into her own. […]
It’s been a while since Estelle was last in her birthplace of London, since setting down roots in LA almost a decade ago. London is still home, but on this visit, she’s staying at The Dorchester hotel, in Mayfair. On the Thursday evening we meet, Estelle is having afternoon tea and champagne. “Champagne and sweets, this is […]
Rising pop-R&B singer RAYE, 20, is enjoying an almost vertical rise to the top as she puts her stamp on chart hit after chart hit. But it’s not just her knack for a pop hook that is winning over legions of fans by the day; her bold aesthetics and eye for fashion are as much […]
