It may be for the comedy or shock value, but either way Ray J has regained people’s attention with the release of “I Hit First.” The record, aimed at Kim Kardashian, never mentions her by name, but the sex tape that gained her notoriety six years ago is the basis for the single. The last time Ray J was buzzing for his music skills was several years ago…
Natina Reed, a member of the R&B singing trio Blaque, was struck and killed by a car as she walked in a major roadway in Georgia, police said on Saturday.
Reed, who also appeared in the cheerleader movie "Bring It On" in 2000, would have turned 33 on Sunday.
She was struck by a car at about 10:30 p.m. Friday on a state highway just north…
Lil Wayne has praised the talent of his Young Money protegé Drake.
Talking to MTV News, the 'How To Love' rapper claimed that no other current artist in the R&B and rap genres can come close to matching Drake's talent.
Asked if he had listened to Drake's forthcoming sophomore LP Take Care yet, Wayne answered: "I actually haven't got a chance to listen… Continue
Lloyd showed up on 106 & Park yesterday (July 5) to promote his new album rocking some new body art. Or head art. The R&B singer flaunted a sizable “Guns N Roses” tattoo that covers the sides and back of his head.
At least one person took exception to Lloyd's appearance, but not for the tatt.
Singer Miguel, who rocks a similar hairdo/look to the one… Continue
Fabolous Talks 'The Soul Tape', His Lyrical Marriage To R&B And How The Ladies Can Relate
Brooklyn emcee Fabolous (Loso, in case you didn't know so) is prepping the April 21 release of The Soul Tape, a project fueled by soul beats and… Continue
The second studio release from hip-hop star Drake could be arriving sooner than expected. In a new message posted on the emcee’s blog, Drake says he’s pushing back his R&B mixtape “It’s Never Enough” to work on his sophomore record, “Take Care.” Drizzy writes, quote, “I feel like my mind is truly ready to make this album now and I don’t want that feeling to escape… Continue
Drake has already been thanked by the fans with a platinum plaque. Now, the 23-year-old says he wants to reciprocate the love by gifting them a free mixtape. His all-R&B project is coming sooner than later, he says.
"Me and 40 working on it," Drake said in Toronto at his OVO Festival. "I got you. I think I got a great body of work with that tape. I'm gonna do it like I do all my other tapes. I'm gonna make a night out of it. Just make sure… Continue
There are other factors behind the ability of U.K. R&B artists to crack the hard nut of U.S. radio. Over the last year, R&B/pop stations have changed their format, downplaying conventional, midtempo, hip-hop-inflected R&B in favor of faster, dance-oriented pop. "R&B and hip hop have been usurped by rhythmic pop," explains Sean Ross, author of the industry newsletter Ross on Radio.
That shift has resulted in the rapid rise of… Continue
R&B singer The-Dream has made a big contribution to the music world, or at least he thinks so. In a recent interview with BET.com, the “Rockin That Thang” singer says he’s personally rejuvenated R&B. He states, quote,
“I’m at my peak as far as what The-Dream the artist is as an R&B artist. Yeah, because in some particular type of way I’ve changed the sound or made it…I made R&B somewhat cool again.”
NEW YORK (Billboard) – With seven No. 1s on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally and four consecutive chart-toppers on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Alicia Keys walks off as Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop artist of the decade.
The singer's 2001 debut album, "Songs in A Minor," reigned over Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for six weeks and launched a pair of top 10 singles, including the multiformat smash "Fallin'."
These celebs are going on Twitter and putting their OWN BUSINESS out in the streets. Check out the below argument that R&B singer Tank had with his baby's mother:
TANK: Hey! hater of the year.. didn't the courts deal with our situation already? still not happy! love my kids, love my life!
TANK: Stop hiding who you are. tell everybody you're my baby mama in charlotte and you took my to court cause you didn't like my offer. and… Continue