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Charts
Johnny Gill Garners Fourth #1 Billboard Single with ‘One Night’
Johnny Gill has garnered his fourth #1 Billboard single on the Adult R&B Airplay charts with his beautiful ballad, “One Night.” The song lands on the #1 slot of this week’s Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Charts and his 25th song entry on the chart overall since 1993. “I’m extremely honored that R&B Radio continues to support my music and concerts,…
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New Releases
LeVelle Releases the Soulful ‘All In Love’ + ‘Tongue Tied’ Visual
At a time when authentic soul music is reclaiming its rightful place, acclaimed R&B/Neo-Soul artist LeVelle continues to help lead the movement by bringing real R&B back to the forefront with the release of his highly anticipated third studio album, “All In Love,” via Porch Group Entertainment. A deeply romantic and emotionally rich body of work, “All In Love” is…
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Videos
Nzinga Imani Releases Debut Video for ‘Drown’
Actress, model, and creative powerhouse Nzinga Imani has added another credit to her career as a singer with the release of her debut single, “Drown.” Widely recognized for her role as Angela on BET+’s “Zatima” and “Tyler Perry’s Sistas,” Nzinga is introducing fans to a new side of her with release of the official music video to the sultry, Afrobeats…
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New Releases
Stream Ella Mai’s Long-Awaited ‘Do You Still Love Me?’
Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Ella Mai has unveiled her long-awaited third studio album “Do You Still Love Me?,” via 10 Summers/Interscope Records. Executive produced by Mustard, the project delivers a deeply honest collection of songs that reflect Ella’s growth, emotional depth, and unmistakable ability to capture love in its many forms. The album opens with “There Goes My Heart,” a reflective,…
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Music
John P. Kee + New Life ‘Tiny Desk Concert’
One of our favorites and friend of UB, Pastor John P. Kee has a new Tiny Desk, for Black History Month. Pastor John P. Kee was born the 15th of 16 children to John Henry and Lizzie Shannon Kee, and he affectionately describes his childhood home as “outside the county line” in Durham, NC. Mrs. Ethel G. Shannon, John’s maternal…
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Videos
Karyn White Unveils ‘You’re Gonna Want Me Back’ Visual
One of our favorites, Karyn White returns with the liberated & confident “You’re Gonna Want Me Back.” Today she released the official visual, directed by Ashley Reid. “You’re Gonna Want Me Back” is produced by Derrick “DOA” Allen. Karyn White has long been synonymous with strength, vulnerability, and honesty in song. “This song came from clarity,” states Karyn White. “That…
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New Releases
New Edition’s ‘Heart Break’ Set for Clear Vinyl Release
Legendary New Edition will release their groundbreaking album “Heart Break,” on new 2LP clear and black vinyl editions. Available March 13th via UMG. “Heart Break” is the fifth studio album by New Edition, originally released in 1988 through MCA Records. The double platinum album marked a transition to a more mature sound for the group, and a transformative era in…
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New Releases
Kelly Rowland & Method Man Join Forces on ‘Complicated’
Check out the new single “Complicated” from Kelly Rowland featuring Method Man. From the original new movie “Relationship Goals,” only on Prime Video February 4th. When brilliant TV producer Leah Caldwell (Kelly Rowland) is about to make history as the first woman to run New York’s top morning show, her ex Jarrett Roy (Clifford “Method Man” Smith) swoops in to…
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R&B Bridgez
R&B Bridgez: Celebrating the Maestro Barry White
Today on this Throwback Thursday, we celebrate the late great Barry White with an R&B Bridgez. Barry White, born Barry Eugene Carter on September 12th, 1944, was born in Galveston during a family visit to Texas in the fall of 1944. His mother Sadie had gone to stay with her Texan relatives. It was not altogether smooth as Melvin White,…
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New Releases
Legendary Karyn White Returns with ‘You’re Gonna Want Me Back’
One of our favorites, Karyn White returns with the liberated & confident “You’re Gonna Want Me Back.” “You’re Gonna Want Me Back” is produced by Derrick “DOA” Allen. Karyn White has long been synonymous with strength, vulnerability, and honesty in song. “This song came from clarity,” states Karyn White. “That moment when you finally see a situation for what it…
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