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Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” copyright infringement lawsuit is still ongoing. CNN Business reports that last Thursday, the 32-year-old got on the stand to play his guitar and sing the first line of the song to prove that he didn’t copy core elements from the Marvin Gaye classic “Let’s Get It On.” Sheeran’s performance was in […]
UK R&B continues to be a talking point on social media in 2023, but not necessarily for the right reasons. While its resurgence over the last decade is a major triumph, the genre is still fighting for its respect within the wider UK music industry. Yes, even after the major successes of the likes of Jorja […]
Pop-soul crooner Kamal. is back with his first drop of the year in “essential”. Produced by J Moon, the guitar-led track revolves around the familiar subject matter of romantic relationships but with a focus on the breakdown of a relationship that provided you with a love that you thought was essential. Featuring his trademark sweet vocals, juxtaposed with […]
Anita Pointer, a longtime member of the Grammy-winning group the Pointer Sisters, passed away on Saturday after a battle with cancer. She was 74. “While we are deeply saddened by the loss of Anita, we are comforted in knowing she is now with her daughter, Jada and her sisters June & Bonnie and at peace,” […]
Last year, Brighton-based four-piece Yakul released their debut album, Rise Indigo, a 14-track calling card to introduce the world to their stylish yet sincere blend of pop and R&B with a hint of hip-hop. Keen to keep the momentum rolling, they return with visuals to their new single “Take Flight”. The influence of the R&B and neo-soul […]
Toronto artist BLUE WILL unveils her distinct sound and colourful aura in the music video for her new single “NOT LOVE?!” The track, produced by Brazil and Denise De’ion, blends island riddims with neo-soul to create an infectious vibration. The Trinidadian-born singer’s breathy vocals float on top of percussion-soaked rhythms, adding to the sweet sound. […]
A couple of months ago, South London singer-songwriter Sipprell took to Instagram to share the news that she would soon be a mother. Of course, it’s an emotional time and understandably it’s given her a lot to think about. Keen to “capture this moment in time as a gift to [her] unborn child”, she’s releasing her […]
They say time heals all wounds, but it looks like Chaka Khan may never be at peace with how Kanye West sampled her voice on “Through the Fire” for his 2003 debut single “Through the Wire.” Khan was on Good Day DC on Monday to promote her new single “Woman Like Me” when Marissa Mitchell brought up her […]
In a post that has since been deleted, legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock suggested drill rap is “doo doo and it disrupts the soul.” This week, Rock shared a video of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been targeting drill as artists in the scene get linked to allegations of real-life violence. While Adams’ attempts to censor drill […]
On the chorus of “Gin and Wine,” Tanika Charles will shock you by singing about envying another woman. That’s despite the Toronto soul singer’s vocal delivery being relatable and distinctive enough to make anyone jealous of her. Yes, the string-laden track from her new album Papillon de Nuit: The Night Butterfly, out now, shouldn’t just be […]
