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Legendary Bobby Brown To Celebrate ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ Live
One of our favorites and one of the most defining voices in R&B history, Bobby Brown, will take the stage for a one-night-only celebration on July 10th, honoring the 35th Anniversary (37 actually) of his groundbreaking, 7x Platinum, #1 album “Don’t Be Cruel” at the historic Saban Theatre. Originally released in 1988, “Don’t Be Cruel” remains a defining cultural moment…
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SWV to Release ‘It’s About Time’ Pink Vinyl
Celebrate the timeless sound of one of our absolute favorites, SWV with their debut studio album, “It’s About Time,” on stunning translucent pink vinyl. Available everywhere vinyl is sold on July 17th. This album redefined 90s R&B, featuring chart-topping anthems like “Weak” and “Right Here,” which continues to resonate with fans and influence artists today. Each track embodies the group’s…
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Ms. Lauryn Hill to Receive BET’s ‘Living Legend Icon Award’
BET has announced that Ms. Lauryn Hill will receive the Living Legend Icon Award sponsored by Sprite at the “BET Awards” 2026. Culture’s Biggest Night will broadcast live on Sunday, June 28th at 8 PM ET/PT, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with Druski as host. The Living Legend Icon Award honors the pioneers who mastered their craft and…
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Tiny Desk Celebrates BET’s Legacy | Starting with Floetry Concert
This Black Music Month, Tiny Desk celebrates the undeniable legacy of BET. One of our partners and the network that put Black artistry first! The sets reflect the essence of Black music. One of our favorites, Floetry took a moment from its first tour in a decade to stop by the Tiny Desk. A multi-generational month-long lineup that also includes…
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Kelela Drops ‘point blank’ + Tour Dates
Kelela has released “point blank,” the third single from her upcoming album new avatar, out July 10th via Warp Records. Produced by Oscar Scheller, the track arrives as a gift to fans alongside the announcement and live pre-sale of her first full multinational tour in years: new avatar live. “I first outline the baseline dynamic, which is that we’re expected…
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Q Parker & Jai Vaughn Join Forces for ‘Get Better’
Grammy Award–winning R&B artist Q Parker and Dove Award–nominated writer, artist, and Christian Hip Hop Hall of Fame inductee Jai Vaughn unite for the powerful new inspirational single “Get Better,” available now. Rooted in faith, resilience, and hope, Get Better delivers an uplifting message for anyone navigating grief, uncertainty, setbacks, or difficult seasons in life. Inspired by Psalm 30:5 –…
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Jodeci Announces ‘Forever My Lady’ 35th Anniversary Release + Tour
UMe is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Jodeci‘s seminal debut, “Forever My Lady,” with the release of a newly Remastered 35th Anniversary Edition on June 17th Offering multiple physical configurations, it will be pressed on 2LP Black Vinyl and CD. Plus, the original album will arrive digitally in Dolby ATMOS for the first time. Each version features the original 13…
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UB Celebrates Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes on Birthday
On May 27th, 1971, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was born in Philadelphia. Today, she would have been 55 years old. UB Celebrates Left-Eye on her Birthday. The second most-successful female group of all time, Atlanta‘s TLC first joined forces in 1991. That’s when Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes and Tionne “T- Boz “Watkins partnered with Rozonda “Chilli”Thomas after leaving another female…
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Dave Hollister Returns with ‘Thought You Knew’
Dave Hollister is the embodiment of timeless R&B sophistication—a voice defined by soul, substance, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. Returning with his new single and video “Thought You Knew,” blending timeless R&B warmth with modern polish. Emotionally rich and reflecting Dave‘s signature “Ghetto Preacher” style, honest, uplifting, and deeply felt. “You caught my heart mid air, mid spin Like…
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Darius Martin Drops Visual for The Melodic ‘Sweet Lies’
Independent artist, songwriter, and producer Darius Martin recently released the music video for his hot single “Sweet Lies” featuring hit producers Cool & Dre via NITRAM Music Group. The video debuted with support from BET. The melodic single, is a breathe of fresh air within the realms of R&B. Darius Martin is clearly very intentional about his catalog, showcased on…
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