Rihanna Launches Savage X Fenty Maternity Collection For Moms & Moms-To-Be
Rihanna expands her Savage X Fenty Collection with a new maternity line, offering confidence and comfort to expectant mothers with “Make More Babies” tees and stylish bralette designs. We discuss it here!
New York, NY - September 12, 2019: Rihanna makes an appearance at the 5th Annual Diamond Ball to support the Clara Lionel Foundation, held at Cipriani Wall Street.
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By: Gentel Sharrie
Rihanna continues to add to her Savage X Fenty Collection by launching her maternity collection for all the moms and moms to be. The maternity collection will include “Make More Babies” graphic tees, along with three fresh bralette designs. Rihanna created this line to bring confidence and comfort to moms at every stage of her journey. Rihanna told Vogue magazine that “I want to remind people that you can still channel sexiness and feel good while being a parent.”
Fenty is a popular lingerie brand created by Rihanna. It offers a wide range of stylish and inclusive lingerie options for all body types. The brand is known for its bold designs, diverse models, and inclusive approach to beauty and fashion.
Rihanna is a highly successful and influential singer, songwriter, actress, mother and businesswoman. She has achieved global recognition for her music, which spans various genres such as R&B, pop, and reggae. Rihanna has released numerous hit songs and albums throughout her career, earning multiple awards and accolades and just performed at the 2023 Super Bowl.
Rihanna is known for her unique style, empowering lyrics, and philanthropic efforts. In May of 2023 Rihanna and her superstar boyfriend ASAP Rocky welcomed their first baby, a son named RZA Athelson Mayers, and the couple now has baby number 2 on the way.
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Usher's Vegas Residency: Memorable Moments & New Music Video 'Boyfriend'
Usher's My Way residency highlights viral moments and new single ‘Boyfriend’ featuring Keke Palmer in Las Vegas. We discuss it here!
Usher performs during My Way Residency at Dolby Theater in Park MGM Las Vegas.
Usher’s My Way Residency at the Dolby Theater inside of the Park MGM in Las Vegas has been the talk of the town since it began in 2022. With countless viral moments from his serenading fans and celebrities with his sultry vocals and love songs, he has every woman wanting to be in the front row at this show. Some of the internet's favorite girls like Kim Kardashian, Issa Rae, Taraji P. Henson, Saweetie, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Winnie Harlow get the Usher treatment. But the most talked about moment of the residency so far has been with our good sis, Keke Palmer.
The “pop moment” as the Grammy Award-winning artist calls it, caused some controversy about boundaries in relationships online but he has not fallen into the trap of negativity. After weeks of silence Usher finally shared her perspective on what has been going down at his iconic shows in Las Vegas with People Magazine.
“Every night I’m thinking about how the world now is going to react to this moment that I’ll have with whoever I’m choosing to sing to… but it was a pop moment, and it was fun to have at least conversation going, and we just keep it light. I don’t see anything negative happening in Las Vegas.” -Usher
Keeping that momentum and positive energy flowing R&B superstar teased a new single called ‘Boyfriend’ yesterday on social media. Guess who the leading lady is? That's right, the one and only Keke Palmer. The trailer is only about 15 seconds showing glimpses of both artists in different spaces with no words or sound. Once you arrive at 0:10 seconds of the video, you hear Usher's memorizing voice say “I heard your boyfriend is looking for me”. It’s safe to say the internet wins again and we are getting some new music from the King of R&B out of it.
Keke Palmer and Usher
Check out the official video for ‘Boyfriend’ right here on 247 Live Culture Magazine.
Usher - Boyfriend (Official Music Video)
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Blackstreet Receives Street Honor in New Jersey
Blackstreet, the Grammy-winning group, receives street dedication in Paterson, New Jersey to commemorate their musical legacy. We discuss it here!
Blackstreet honored with street in their hometown Paterson, New Jersey, called Blackstreet Blvd on July 28, 2023. (Instagram)
By: Adonis Armstrong
Blackstreet received a special honor in their hometown of Paterson, New Jersey, as they were recognized for their remarkable contributions to the music industry with the unveiling of Blackstreet Blvd on Friday July 28th at Presidential Blvd between West Broadway and Temple Street.
The iconic R&B group was formed in 1991 by record producers Chauncey "Black" Hannibal and Teddy "Street" Riley. Their breakthrough hit, "No Diggity" featuring Dr. Dre and Queen Pen, topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1996, selling 1.6 million copies that year. This track was the lead single from their second studio album, ‘Another Level.’ In 1998, Blackstreet won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals. Under Interscope Records, they released four albums until 2003. The current lineup consists of Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton, and Eric Williams.
On Saturday July 29th, the Grammy Award-winning group posted photos on social media, proudly posing with the street sign named after them. It's official!!! Blackstreet is literally on the map📍Words can not express the amount of joy we have at this moment,” the group captioned their social media post. “Words cannot express the amount of joy we have at this moment. Having a street dedicated to us in our honor from the city we grew up in is beyond anything we would have imagined when we were kids.”
“I believe in recognizing our local talent and giving them their flowers while they can smell them,” Councilwoman-at-Large Dr. Lilisa Mimms told local news reporters at the event. “Honoring our artists’ achievements and contributions is essential for preserving our city’s cultural heritage and inspiring future generations.”
During the event, attendees expressed immense love and gratitude, showcasing the profound impact the group had on their lives, as they enthusiastically celebrated the musicians' contributions and sought to preserve their legacy for generations to come.
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Rihanna Drops Teaser For Her Upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Performance
Rihanna will be performing at the Super Bowl halftime show on Feb. 12th. We discuss it here!
Rihanna | Credit: Andrea Raffin via Shutterstock
By: Adonis Armstrong
The Super Bowl is weeks away and is highly anticipated because headliner performer is Rihanna. Fans have desperately asking the star singer for new music since it’s been a decade since she’s been on stage, which is why fans don’t know what to expect. Though from the teaser she will give a incredible performance on one of the biggest stages next month.
Rihanna dropped the teaser a little after midnight on Twitter ahead of the Super Bowl. The video starts with her walking down a lit path in a dark room. She is draped in the finest of designer and wearing stylish jewelry, and a fashionable hairstyle. We hear voices of fans and journalists addressing Rihanna’s presence in the empty room all throughout the video. As the noise gets louder, the video stops and a bright spotlight is on the icon herself, Rihanna. She places a finger to her lips to symbol hush. Then, before she walks off screen, her hit single “Needed Me” plays. An Apple Music icon appears in between the words Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show, then fades to black.
“It’s been 2,190 days… ,” “Dude, Rihanna, we’ve waited for you… ,” “It’s been over six years since the nine-time Grammy winner… ”
Although it’s been a few years since she has released any type of solo project, it hasn’t stopped the Fenty Beauty creator from being a real busy woman. Rihanna recently just became a new mother and first child last year in May 2022 with rapper A$AP Rocky. Last October 30, 2022 she shocked fans when the release of the her single “Lift Me Up” exclusively for the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack.
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— Rihanna (@rihanna) January 13, 2023
#SBLVII #AppleMusicHalftime pic.twitter.com/rfZgTrX103
The Super Bowl is set for Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
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SZA Makes History as 'SOS' Sits at No. 1 For a Month
SZA Makes History as her album, SOS, sits On The Throne at No. 1 For a Month. The R&B singer also has the No.1 single globally! We discuss it here!
SZA
By: Adonis Armstrong
SZA is making history with her latest album, SOS. For the fourth consecutive week, it holds the crown atop of the Billboard 200 thanks to the 125,000 album-equivalent units sold in the U.S. in the week ending January 5th.
“4 weeks at number one is INSANE. Thank you God and thank you everyone for riding for me !!!”
4 weeks at number one is INSANE. Thank you God and thank you everyone for riding for me 🥹!!! 🫡🆘🤍
— SZA (@sza) January 8, 2023
According to Billboard, of the album-equivalent units earned; 121,500 were streaming-equivalent, totaling 162.42 million on-demand official streams, which also dropped four percent from the past week. Her album sales sit at 3,000, which may be a 289 percent increase and her track-equivalent album sales are at 500, which is a seven percent increase.
SOS sales shot up tremendously on January 5th after she dropped two new digital versions of the album solely on her Top Dawg Entertainment online store. The digital projects included two new bonus tracks: “PSA” and a solo version of the album’s “Open Arms.” Each track is available for $4.99, while one of the digitals comes with an alternative cover art.
SZA’s SOS is the first R&B album by a woman to achieve this feat since the great, Janet Jackson’s janet., which held the crown for its first six weeks from June 5th to July 10th in 1993. But, being at the top doesn’t come easy or without rumors. SOS had some tough competition with Taylor Swift’s song, “Midnights”, which is currently number 2 on the Billboard charts. SZA took some time to address rumors swirling on artists feuding on her twitter.
Uhh I feel silly that I even have to say this but i see supporters arguing and I hate that . I don’t have beef w ANYONE especially not Taylor lmao I genuinely loved her album and the writing!Everyone’s jus tryna do their BEST as we all should . LOVE TO EVERYONE. Gn 🤍
— SZA (@sza) January 6, 2023
The R&B singer is definitely having herself a wonderful month from the dedication SZA put into the album. She revealed on Twitter that her lead single, “Kill Bill” is number 1 on the Billboards Global 200.
Number one GLOBALLY is incredible!! 🥹 I’m so GRATEFUL! Thank you to everyone around the world listening to SOS and kill bill 🫡🆘 pic.twitter.com/9Z7xdANtDB
— SZA (@sza) January 10, 2023
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1TakeOcho Talks The Release Of His Latest EP "Ocho III"
Compton artist 1TakeOcho talks the release of his latest EP titled Ocho III, with some dope features including 1TakeJay, Kalan.FrFr, Tyler J., 1TakeQuan, Griff Tyler, and Xian Bell!
“I want to let everyone know that you can do it. Whatever it is that you want to do, you can do it. Put the work in and stop making excuses. Also, go get that Ocho III EP. It’s out on all platforms. Give it a listen and share it if you like it.”
By: Omar Cook
Compton artist 1TakeOcho dropped his new EP titled Ocho III. 1TakeOcho has been consistently dropping heat since his first project Ocho.
“The name of the project started when I dropped the first Ocho EP. I didn’t know what else to call it so I kept it simple and used my name. I wanted to drop this EP because it’s been almost 9 months since my last project dropped and in between that I dropped one single which was “Love” ft. my guys Griff Tyler and Xian Bell. It was time for me to drop some more content, build my catalog for people, and get heard some more. And also it’s the summer!”
1TakeOcho has set a high standard for himself and his fans by releasing top quality music with consistency. You can hear the growth from project to project as he pours his real life into the lyrics.
“This particular EP shows a lot of growth in my music as far as the quality of the music as well as the videos I’ll be putting out for it. The cover art is me with my college degree, my graduation cap, a football, and a mic which symbolizes my journey in life. I recently just finished school while working a job and pursuing my music career. I just want to motivate people and let them know that anything is possible and forget all the excuses. As long as you put the work in, stay dedicated, passionate, and consistent, everything will fall in place for you.”
1TakeOcho - Different ft. Kalan.FrFr (Official Music Video)
The project features 8 hot tracks with some dope features including 1TakeJay, Kalan.FrFr, Tyler J., 1TakeQuan, Griff Tyler, and Xian Bell! This is a project that has no skips as each track has it’s own feel from upbeat tracks like “Homebody” to a more mellow track like “Right By You”. Our personal favorite: “Homebody”, a song you’ll have on repeat!
“A must listen to track in my opinion is all of them lol my favorite track on there changes all the time. One day I’m loving “Homebody” more than anything. The next day I’m loving “Right by you” more. Another day “Walk Through” becomes my favorite.”
1TakeOcho - Homebody ft. 1TakeJay (Official Music Video)
1TakeOcho has already dropped 3 videos to accompany his EP for his tracks “Homebody”, “Different”, and “Love”.
“The quality of music and the visuals for it is what separates it from my previous stuff. Although my previous project “Undeniable” had good quality, the goal is to outwork yesterday. Or in other words outwork yourself and your previous work. I feel like that’s what I’m doing.”
1TakeOcho already has plans to continue to release new music and visuals and is establishing himself as one of the top rising artists on the West Coast. With a solid mix of R and B and rap, this project has a track for just about any mood.
“Hopefully y’all will be seeing my name and face more often. I feel like I’m going in the right direction by putting out good content and staying consistent with it.”
Check out the full project below!
1TakeOcho - Realize
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Lauryn Harris Talks The Release Of Her Latest Mixtape "Touch N Go"
Texas singer, Lauryn Harris, talks the release of her latest mixtape Touch N Go! The project is a complete Neo-Soul vibe and exactly what R and B needs right now! Check it out here!
“ I’m so excited for more people to get to experience this project and I hope they love it. More music in the future!”
By: Omar Cook
It’s been 3 years since Texas singer Lauryn Harris released her debut project, Inside My Head, but the release of her latest project was well worth the wait! Lauryn recently dropped a new mixtape titled Touch N Go, and each track is a vibe! Lauryn has a sound that reminds you of the Neo-soul legend, Erykah Badu, an underrated talent for sure.
“I came up with the name ‘TOUCH N GO’ because I think that’s been the theme of my life for the last few years. Nothing lasts forever so you take in what you’ve learned from people, places, etc. and then move on to what’s next. Change is inevitable so you have to figure out how to adapt. I’m still true to myself in this project but I allowed myself to experiment with different sounds and challenge myself as a songwriter.”
From her previous project til now, you can definitely hear the growth and maturity with each track. The lyrics are relatable especially to young millennials who are going through everyday trials and tribulations in their life.
“I want people to know that there is power in vulnerability. All of these songs have played out in my real life and I wanted to show that you’re not alone. Whether that be new beginnings, getting your heartbroken, or being unsure of what your purpose is. We forget that we’re all human and don’t have to struggle in solitude.”
Touch N Go features 7 tracks with great features from Chief Aleel, Louie Koston, and Tobacco Ryan. There is not a single miss on this project as it will have you replaying each song over and over. The perfect tape for a late night drive or a road trip. Our personal favorite is “Hardheaded”.
“I think ‘Hardheaded’ is a must listen. This song is about being with someone and sometimes you’ve outgrown one another. We fight so hard to “get that old thing back” or “relight the flame” when really it’s time to let go. It’s a beautiful song and I know a lot of people can relate. ‘SKURVY’. This song is the most out of my comfort zone but I realized how much I like working on rap/hip-hop beats. It’s just a fun song about driving late at night in the city to see that special someone. My collaborators, Louie Koston & Chief Aleel were amazing and really brought the song to life.”
Lauryn is definitely on the rise as an artist and with each song and project released, it becomes evidently clear that her talent needs to be shared with the world. This project embodies a true R and B sound.
“I think ‘TOUCH N GO’ really shows my growth. I’ve always loved music but this was the first time that I really fell in love with the process and took my time. I will always love my debut ‘Inside My Head’ but I hadn’t truly unlocked all of my creativity. I’m only going get better with each project and see what else I can bring to the table.”
Lauryn already has plans for future with an expectation to bring visuals to her tracks and live performances. Much needed and anticipated for an artist with a dope Neo-Soul sound.
“I’m going to work on getting some performances in the future and some visuals for this project. Music videos are a MUST this time around. 6. It’s only up from here. I’m so excited for more people to get to experience this project and I hope they love it. More music in the future!”
Lauryn Harris - Sunday Morning (freestyle)
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Josh Cozy Talks The Release Of His Latest Album, "It’s Prolly Too Late"
North Carolina artist, Josh Cozy, talks the release of his latest album, It’s Prolly Too Late! The project features 10 dope tracks, as he speaks on overcoming rocky relationships and getting back to his true self!
“I want the fans to know how much gratitude I have for every play, share, or like. It really means a lot to me! It’s only up from here!!!”
By: Omar Cook
North Carolina artist, Josh Cozy, talks the release of his latest album, It’s Prolly Too Late! His last project Black Smilez, was definitely a great EP, but Josh turns it up a notch with this project. You can definitely hear the growth from the last project to this one, and when speaking about what separates this project from his previous, Josh says,
“Maturity. Me, Stepping into who I want to be even more. Investing into the craft. Sound quality, production and overall lyrical content/storytelling. I worked really hard on this one. Had to grind it out! It feels special.”
Josh Cozy
The title itself is relatable to what's been going on in the past year with the pandemic, and people trying to find themselves and recreate themselves despite the circumstances.
“I’ve been in a phase of life where I personally counted myself out just due to all the chaos going on outside in a way. I felt like it’s been self sabotage in a sense. This year 2021... it’s been a great start for me on all levels. I’m finally getting back to myself. So the project ‘It’s prolly too late’ stemmed from that.”
Josh Cozy
The project features 10 tracks, and each track is fire. This is a no skips project that you can play in the car and just vibe to. It’s hard to pick a favorite track but our personal favorite is the final track “Of Me”, as Josh finishes off this project with a bang.
“Must listen is definitely ‘Change for you’ and I say that because I believe we’ve all been there before. At some point, we’ve all dealt with the rocky relationship/situationship or whatever you may want to call it.
Favorite track probably is ‘These Feelings’ featuring Jae Breeze. He actually gave me that track and just the overall content up there. Speaking on family and mental dealings. It was a release!”
Josh Cozy speaks his truth on every track, discussing overcoming relationship issues, and everyday issues. When speaking on the overall message of the project, Josh says,
“Most importantly, on ‘Of Me’ which is the outro of the project, I spoke freely on never casting yourself out of things. While you breathing, still here.... we got the time. It’s never too late to take a shot at things in life. Choose your perspective and navigate best you can.”
Every project Josh Cozy drops speaks about growth and listening to each track, you can definitely see the evolution in his music as well as overall maturity. As far as what we can expect from him in the future:
“Continuing to drop music/visual content all year long! Super excited for these videos from the project that are on the way! I feel they bring it to life even more!”
Josh Cozy - I'm Talking Intro
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Alternative R&B: A Love Letter To Black Culture
Alternative R&B, which is at times referred to as Indie R&B, is a style of music that originated in the late 2000s, drawing inspiration from its sister-genre of contemporary R&B and serves as an abstract painting of our resilience and ability to transform. We discuss the rise of Alternative R&B here!
By: Cory Utsey
The genre of rhythm of blues, also known as R&B, has remained a staple in the Black community since it first took roots in the 1940s.
As a culmination of blues-inspired music, fast-paced rhythm, jazz, and light-hearted lyrical content, these songs hold the power to take listeners through a euphoric ride full of love, life, and redemption.
The term “rhythm and blues” was coined by music journalist Gerald “Jerry” Wexler in an attempt to replace the then-popular phrase “race music”, which was labeled offensive, while also marketing this new sound that had become popular in Black circles.
As the genre began to be associated with Black adolescence and late-night club scenes in the 1950s, it started to be seen as low-quality in comparison to Jazz music, which was regarded as a more refined form of Black expression. However, as R&B began to incorporate funk and soul, along with relatable lyrics about love, it was seen as more of an umbrella term for contemporary Black expression.
Nowadays, R&B and each of its sub-genres are easily accessible and highly revered-- especially alternative R&B.
Alternative R&B, which is at times referred to as Indie R&B, is a style of music that originated in the late 2000s, and it draws inspiration from its sister-genre of contemporary R&B.
Contemporary R&B combines elements of traditional R&B with lush, disco-like production and a distinct rhythm that is reminiscent of early hip-hop. It is best represented by artists such as Beyonce, Michael and Janet Jackson, and Usher.
Alternative R&B, on the other hand, takes some of those same attributes that are found in contemporary and traditional R&B, and fuses them with more prominent bass and vocals that almost feel like an echo.
As a versatile style of music, no two artists sound the same.
The airy, angel-like voices of singers like Brent Faiyaz or SZA can reel you in as they talk about toxic love and heartbreak, while Leven Kali and Syd might make you feel like you are seated on a cloud, so long as you tell them what you like. Solange might facilitate Black pride while providing a haven for different aspects of the Black experience, while Xavier Omar and Lucky Daye might have you aching for that “Old School” love.
The Internet - Girl (Official Video) ft. KAYTRANADA
Lucky Daye - How Much Can A Heart Take (Lyric Video) ft. Yebba
The subject matter varies from love and sex, to spiritual anecdotes and commentary on what is going on in the world.
If music has been a canvas for the expression of our pain, our joy, and our love, then alternative R&B is an abstract painting of our resilience and ability to transform.
Alternative R&B is the sister, the cousin and the love-child of the many different genres in which Black people have made a mark, and it is undoubtedly one of the most dynamic genres to top the charts in today’s day and age. It is a love letter to Black creativity and Black culture.
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Nayome Talks Her New EP "Personal" And Drops New Video For "Show Me"
Texas singer Nayome dropped her new EP titled Personal! This is her 2nd full project after dropping her 1st EP Recovered+ in 2018.
“My intention was to let people know that it’s ok to be vulnerable, whether it’s after being hurt or if you’re in love.”
“My intention was to let people know that it’s ok to be vulnerable, whether it’s after being hurt or if you’re in love. I think personal experiences really shift our navigation around love. I just wanted to share my experience and hope that people resonated with that.”
By: Omar Cook
Texas singer Nayome dropped her new EP titled Personal! This is her 2nd full project after dropping her 1st EP Recovered+ in 2018, and it is definitely full of good vibes.
“The inspiration came on it’s own. When I start an EP or a project, I don’t really think about a name, I just think about the intention behind the songs I wanted to do and I definitely wanted these songs to be a little bit more personal. I wanted to open up and be more vulnerable with my song selections. As you hear on “Wrong Me” and “Show Me”, I feel like these are very vulnerable tracks and they aligned perfectly with my personal life. So once I was done with all 5 songs, it was definitely in an intention on being personal which come to find out was a perfect EP name.”
This project features very relatable tracks pertaining to dating and relationships. One song that stands out is the very 1st track on the EP titled “Show Me” which Nayome also dropped a dope new visual for.
Nayome - Show Me (Official Music Video)
“It’s hard for me to pick my favorite track because I truly love all of the songs on there. I’ll have to say the female collaboration with Eimaral Sol is my favorite. It was an empowering feeling that I got whenever I heard that track the first time through and I was like wait a minute, I think we really did that on the track! It was empowering to have my first female feature and Eimaral Sol came through and really did her thing and we came up with our little mantra ‘can’t run, can’t hide, karmas coming and she’s on our side. So that’s the one that I think most people are gravitating towards and I gravitate towards but it’s going to have to be between that one and show me.”
Nayome featured some other Texas talent with collaborations from Deezie Brown and Eimaral Sol. The production on the EP is top notch giving out the perfect vibes for a late night drive. The switch up in delivery from slow R&B on “F*****g With You” to Nayome delivering rap lyrics on “I Wasn’t Done” takes the project to the next level. Nayome is definitely coming into her own as an artist and you can hear the growth from the 1st EP to this one.
“You can expect some different sounds on this project. I collaborated with my boy Deezie Brown and he really came through on the productions. I would say there’s a lot of productions on this project that is amazingly dope all local to Austin, TX. I had collaborated with Nick Cooper, Sam Houston and Deezie Brown but Deezie executive produced. One thing I told him is I don’t want this to sound like anything out there so when you listen to the first track, I feel like I finally found my sound. it sounds like me, and I’m just so proud of like the products that we have on the project. So just be looking out for some great production, great messages, and great vibes. It fits every vibe, cleaning in your kitchen, out with the bae, or right after a break up.”
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Lauryn Harris Talks Her New Single "Cocoon"
Texas singer Lauryn Harris dropped a new single titled “Cocoon'“!
“The inspiration for this song is about having a crush so intense you just want to keep to yourself, enjoying the fantasy without any complications.”
By: Omar Cook
Texas singer Lauryn Harris dropped a new single titled “Cocoon'“! Lauryn brings a dope neo-soul sound to this track showing resemblance of greats like Erykah Badu. The lyrics of the song are relatable as she discusses breaking out of her shell to pursue a new love interest.
“The inspiration for this song is about having a crush so intense you just want to keep to yourself, enjoying the fantasy without any complications. It's also about being able to feel for someone new after past heartbreak. “
The lyrics of the song are relatable This singer has been slowed down releasing music since her last EP Inside My Head but her new track is a preview of what’s to come as she is ready to release a new project soon!
“I don’t have any specific date this year but I’ll be dropping a tape. I’ve grown from my past music and I’m ready for my listeners to grow with me and my experiences.”
Lauryn Harris continues to evolve with the music she releases and this song serves as a good motivator that it is okay to showcase your feelings. Listen to the track below!
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Lylo Gold Drops Foreplay (Baker Aaron Refix)
London singer Lylo Gold dropped a refix to her song “Foreplay”, giving a sample of what’s to come on her forthcoming EP release of Open, which is set to drop this summer.
By: Omar Cook
London singer Lylo Gold dropped a refix to her song “Foreplay”. Lylo Gold brings a trap-soul influenced sound while delivering a chorus reminiscent of the likes of Brandy the Lylo, Baker Aaron, Sunset Drver. Lylo is making sure UK R&B considers this a reintroduction to the realness. “Foreplay” is a sexy teaser for what’s to come on her forthcoming EP release of Open, which is set to drop this summer. This version of “Foreplay” features an a faster tempo than the original and it is still a great vibe to get you in your mood.
Lylo Gold - Foreplay (Baker Aaron Refix)
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Nayome Talks Her New Single "Do You Mind"
Texas singer Nayome, dropped her jazzy new single “Do You Mind”!
“I stemmed inspiration from wanting to experience someone on a deeper level. Knowing someone and really having fun in the process of discovering / experiencing them”
By: Omar Cook
It’s been a minute since Texas singer Nayome, dropped her last EP R E C O V E R E D +, but she is back with her jazzy new single “Do You Mind”!
“I stemmed inspiration from wanting to experience someone on a deeper level. Knowing someone and really having fun in the process of discovering / experiencing them. I think for the future my songs hold more value when it comes to translating my personal experiences. It’s important that I share my experience in my unique way and hope it resonates with others.”
The track produced by Sam Houston and engineered by Sam Hinds features a dope saxaphone melody from saxaphonist Kevin Antoine. This track is a good preview to what’s in store for Nayome as she is working on a new project that she hopes to release by July. The single will be released on all platforms on May 16. Check out the single below!
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Lylo Gold Drops A Seductive New Single "Foreplay"
London singer Lylo Gold dropped a seductive new single, titled “Foreplay” which is the second release from her upcoming project Open!
“I want foreplay and I wanna do it your way.”
By: Omar Cook
London singer Lylo Gold dropped a sexy new single, titled “Foreplay” which is the second release from her upcoming project Open, which is set to drop this summer! Lylo teamed up with producer Sunset Drver, to deliver this passionate, sensual track.
Lylo Gold steps outside of her normal vibe to showcase an intimate and seductive sound that is influence by the trap-soul genre. This is a perfect quarantine song and is great for the bedroom. The collaboration between Lylo Gold and producer Sunset Drver is big moment for UK R&B and a quick teaser for what’s to come on her new project. Check it out below!
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Jae Breeze Drops Visual To “I Don’t Need”
East Coast artist Jae Breeze dropped a new visual to his song “I Don’t Need”! Check it out here!
By: Omar Cook
East Coast artist Jae Breeze dropped a new visual to his song “I Don’t Need”! The song is a relatable track where he discusses things that no longer serve him in his life going forward. Jae Breeze dropped his album Crxwn last year which featured 10 tracks and he is continuing his momentum by releasing consistent music throughout this year. Check out the video below!
Jae Breeze - “I Don’t Need”
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Car*L.A. Drops New Single "Mood"
Los Angeles singer Car*L.A. dropped a new single called “Mood”! Check it out here!
“I just wanted something relatable that people could bob their heads to. I’m not in the mood for drama or anything that doesn’t serve me well.”
By: Omar Cook
Los Angeles singer Car*L.A. dropped a new single called “Mood”! The song is an upbeat track that anyone can vibe to and serves as a potential new anthem just in time for the summer.
“I just wanted something relatable that people could bob their heads to. I’m not in the mood for drama or anything that doesn’t serve me well.”
Car*L.A. has been patient with releasing official music but has been consistent with doing performances and building her brand throughout Los Angeles. She brings a unique sound to her music that she calls ‘Trap&B’ due to her versatility. We can definitely expect more from this rising singer as she will be releasing more music throughout this year.
“I’m planning to drop a few more releases soon. Easy listening music. My brother Clint who I work with, we call it ‘Trap&B’ because I can sing and I have the cadence needed to get these flows out too.”
Car*L.A. was recently featured on a track with singer Keith Forest titled “My Favorite” where she showcases a true R and B vibe! Car*L.A. has been flying under the radar but with dope consistent releases, it will be sooner than later that you will be hearing from her in a major way! Check out “My Favorite” below!
My Favorite (feat. Car*L.A.)
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Josh Cozy Talks The Release Of His EP "Black Smilez"
North Carolina artist, Josh Cozy discusses the production of his new EP Black Smilez! Check it out here!
“We go through so much, and we always see pain = success and nah. Like, I wanted to show we can smile and win too.”
“Black Smilez yo, like cliche as that is lol. Just overall a good ass, window down feeling! The ability to disconnect from all negativity for the duration of the project and enjoy some smooth, fun ass sounds.”
By: Omar Cook
North Carolina artist, Josh Cozy dropped his new EP Black Smilez!
The title of this EP stemmed from overall what I wanted to see/reflect onto others. Black Smilez, cause yo.... we go through so much, we always see pain = success and nah. Like, I wanted to show we can smile and win too. Everything doesn’t have to be a bad story before greater things.
The project features 8 tracks that you can run through with no skips. It has a feel good feeling and a good vibe that you can measure in similarity to a Goldlink project. It’s been a minute since he dropped his last project Only If You Knew, and when asked what separates this project from the last he says,
Happiness. Production. Quality.
I haven’t made anything with this type of quality before. From writing, to engineering, to beat selection. I really stepped my game up on this one and the people surrounding me. My team Black Smilez, they helped out so damn much. My boy Jae crafted the final thing so well.
Every track is dope in its own right but one stands out from the others and that’s “Doves” feat. Depore Grenade & Techsolo which will have you playing it on repeat. It has that 90s Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde type vibe. “Your Honey” feat. Nijah Brunea, Danielle P Williams & Drew Prince is also a vibe that can’t be missed on this project.
Doves! That joint is super fly. The hook by my boy Depore is just amazing vocally. My homie techsolo hopped up there and rode that beat beautifully. I think it came together super super well. Overall the people’s fave so far numbers wise also. I enjoyed the production and witty bars from it!
With all of the craziness going on around us in the world, this project comes out in perfect timing providing some positive relief. You can definitely see the growth in his overall production on his tracks and his delivery.
I’m 100% happier finishing this and listening straight through. The work and restarts that went into this. The overthinking. The constant traveling needed to get tracks done. The daily FT calls to adjust things within the tracks. All things I wouldn’t change because I thoroughly enjoyed. I’m super proud of this. Proud of my homies around me who helped and I really hope this impacts people the way it did me.
If you’ve been following his music, you have noticed the name change from Joshua Sheeran to Josh Cozy. Often times we see artists early in their careers rebrand themselves for better marketing.
Joshua Sheeran to Josh Cozy was really more so a marketing stand point. I felt the Cozy thing had better branding for me individually and would get me away from the ‘EdSheeran’ traffic and things. Also, it felt like a fresh start. A rebrand. A whole newness in who I wanted to be as an artist. I feel now I’m really gonna push all my artistic boundaries and enjoy this.
Josh Cozy always comes through with some dope vibes and it won’t be surprising if you start to hear this artist playing on mainstream radios across the country soon. You can tell that he is authentic in what he says on his music as he discusses relatable topics and his beat selection is always A1. Download the project on apple music and stream it below!
Doves (feat. Depore Grenade & Techsolo)
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1TakeOcho Talks Release Of His EP "Ocho II"
West Coast rapper dropped his highly anticipated EP Ocho II! “I feel like my first project was raw because I was just getting into the music scene. This project is more elevated as far as how it sounds.” Stream the project here and check out what he had to say!
By: Omar Cook
West Coast rapper dropped his highly anticipated EP Ocho II! His first EP Ocho was a success for the upcoming rapper and this new project definitely did not dissapoint. This artist came out hot last year in 2019 with 5 hot tracks on Ocho and is continuing to make a name for himself.
It’s just a continuation of the first EP. My first EP was called Ocho. So this one is just part 2. I feel like my first project was raw because I was just getting into the music scene. This project is more elevated as far as how it sounds.
The very first track on the EP “Lowkey”, sets the whole tone for the project which is definitely a track that you can vibe too, featuring fellow artist DaiDMB and produced by Jonny Cash.
The song “Lowkey” is a banger in my book. It’s a good party banger. The beat is smooth and everything. The song “Put You On” ft. Xian Bell is a more r&b feel. I think people would fuck with that.
This project features 5 songs that definitely give off a dope West Coast sound. My personal favorite off the project is “Put You On” which has the most traditional R and B sound on the project. 1TakeOcho is original in his delivery as there isn’t an artist that sounds like him. He mixes raw explicit lyrics with R and B and west coast beats to produce a quality project all around.
People can expect some good sounding music and good vibes no cap! I’m pretty excited about this EP because it was a lot of quality involved as far as the cover art for and the songs on it. I hope y’all fuckin with it. I’m just tryna give y’all some good vibes.
Check out the project below!
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1TakeOcho Drops New Track "Pain"
West Coast singer 1TakeOcho dropped a hot new track called “Pain”!
“It's for anyone that went through some pain with a relationship or a friendship. The message is to uplift each other while being in that relationship and not to bottle anything in.”
“It’s for anyone that went through some pain with a relationship or a friendship.”
By: Omar Cook
West Coast singer 1TakeOcho dropped a hot new track called “Pain”! The song is a relatable track that speaks to overcoming any kind of relationship issues.
The message is to uplift each other while being in that relationship and not to bottle anything in.
1TakeOcho dropped his self titled tape Ocho in 2019 featuring 6 tracks that you can run through no skips. 1TakeOcho is an artist that is definitely on the rise, so be on the lookout for dope tracks from this artist this year.
1TakeOcho - PAIN (Official Music Video)
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Shamba Talks Her Latest EP "Recharged"
Georgia singer, Shamba, recently dropped her new EP called Recharged, her third project this year! Check out what she had to say and listen to the project here!
“Mike Kalombo and I definitely did something incredible with the entire Trilogy but Recharged holds the cake in my life because of how personal it was for me. The words serve such a larger purpose. Listen with intent and enjoy the pieces of the puzzle as a whole.”
By: Omar Cook
Georgia singer, Shamba, recently dropped her new EP called Recharged!
I came up with “Recharged” after of course already having Reflect & Reset in mind. I wanted the EP Trilogy to have an overall story to it so I knew I wanted the last piece to embody the sort of closure needed after dealing with a “heartbreak” or a major change within yourself. Coming to the end and being able to say what you will and will not stand for anymore is a beautiful thing and that’s what I aimed for.
The project features 6 tracks that showcase her versatility from more up beat songs like “Levels” to a toned down true R&B sound on her track “Real Talk”.
Honestly the entire project is a must listen. However, “Just A Minute” & “Don’t Be Mad” are my top 2 ( if I had to choose). Kicking it off with letting everyone know you need a minute to clear your head and get yourself right, into ight i’m back with a purpose and i’m going to do everything in my power to fulfill it so don’t be mad! Those two songs embody the message of the project but absolutely every song brings something new.
Shamba has been working hard this year as this is his her third EP released this year after dropping both Reset and Reflect this year.
I definitely feel the confidence in my words separate this project from the others. It’s not a cockiness but more so a revelation that you are ALL THAT & a bag of chips. It serves as a reminder to be that in your everyday walk and talk. For me in my personal life, it was needed. So I felt it imperative that others have it so they can feel everything these six songs give to me.
This one of her best projects to date as she continues to grow her music catalogue and you can definitely hear the growth and confidence in her approach to each track.
You can expect fun & hype energy with a serious undertone. This body of work just exudes a certain narrative that I feel is a pick me up. It’s a mindset. It’s a lifestyle. Expect to be feeling yourself and not taking no crap after hearing Recharged.
Listen to the full EP below!
SHAMBA - Just A Minute (Audio)
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