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Robert Lavelle Huggar, better known by the moniker RL, represents an era when true R&B reigned. As a member of the singing group Next and as a solo artist in the late 1990s and early 2000s, RL released classic tunes such as “We Can’t Be Friends” and “The Best Man I Can Be.” The Minneapolis…

Tory Lanez is facing another legal issue due to alleged violence on Sept. 18 against “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” star Prince, whose real name is Christopher Harty, according to TMZ. In the lawsuit, Harty claims that Lanez and his crew beat him down at a Miami nightclub in November 2019. Lanez allegedly approached Hart…

What do you call a person who is beautiful in physicality and spirit, someone whose smile warms everyone around her like the sun? You call that person Jody Watley. The Grammy-winning and multiplatinum singer-songwriter-producer, has bottled up some of that sunshine and poured it onto her latest hit, “The Healing.” It is an irresistible and…

Raheem DeVaughn has earned the moniker of “Love King” honestly. The R&B, neo-soul crooner, has dedicated his career to consistently creating music that celebrates the Black community and Black women in particular. While that decision has not always garnered the accolades that reward other content, DeVaughn has never created music for anything other than love.…

On Monday night, Aug. 31, 2020, the Veruzuz battle between Brandy and Monica that fans had been yearning for went down. The showdown between the two R&B icons, which was hosted live at Tyler Perry Studios, broke records, drawing 1.2 million-plus viewers across platforms. The singers went hit for hit with their biggest songs —…

On Aug. 25, 2001, tragedy struck the music industry when R&B princess Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas. Born Aaliyah Dana Haughton, the young singer broke into the industry as a teenager and changed the industry forever. Aaliyah, who was just 22 when she died, was a billboard chart-topping singer who produced…

7 AM is an Atlanta artist whose passion for music came naturally at a young age. Growing up he was influenced by the sounds of Prince, D’Angelo, OutKast, and Bill Withers. With a unique fusion of sounds, he refers to his music “hippie thug music” and “hippie soul.” As a songwriter, he pours his real-life…

Jagged Edge understands that the music industry is in need of true R&B. The Atlanta-based quartet decided to bring back the essence with their 10th studio album, A Jagged Love Story. On the project, Jagged Edge reunites with a past collaborator, Bryan Micheal Cox, who produced the mid-tempo first single, “Seasons Of Us.” Cox also…

It takes a special person to be considered a generational talent. To redefine and shape the culture within an era takes more than skill. It should be considered a gift. By the time she was 15 years old, Brandy already had found ways to impact the culture through music, TV, and film. Her self-titled debut…

Canjelae understands the art of storytelling. The Bermudian songstress comes from a long lineage of storytellers and poets, which is beautifully reflected in her unique vocals. In her young career, the singer has already opened for household names such as Beyonce, Yolanda Adams, and Lionel Ritchie. On July 31, Bermuda’s Emancipation Day, Canjelae released her…

Brandy released her latest album, B7, on July 31, 2020. On the lead single from the project, “

LOMIJOH is a French-Cameroonian singer and songwriter. Growing up in Paris, she was introduced to the piano at an early age, sparking her love for music. She pursued both tennis and modeling professionally before realizing that her real passion was music. Now, the New York-based recording artist is fully dedicated to her music career. Earlier this…

Mali Music is a three-time Grammy-nominated artist, producer and composer who is transforming how we enjoy gospel music. His sound can be described as a fusion of gospel messaging, soulful vibes and R&B sounds. He recently released the single “Mo’Lo (Like You),” ahead of his fifth album, Book of Mali, which is set to drop…

Smiley has been burning up the internet for the past year. Her song, “Unthinkable,” went viral after collecting 27 million views via YouTube. Smiley has not looked back. The Chicago native is fresh and ready to take the world head-on. Her voice is strong and versatile. The future is bright for Smiley and it is…

Shaleyah is an international recording and touring artist who represents the essence of R&B, pop and jazz. She has performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Essence Music Festival, John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and the Apollo Theaterin Harlem, New York. The New Orleans resident is currently working on her solo EP and…

J. Brown wants to bring back the essence of R&B. The Detroit native recently released his debut EP, Forever Yours, which combines a nostalgic feel to music with a new-age voice and sound. Brown’s latest single “Moon,” is currently a top 10 song in the country and follows the hit singles, “Sunrise Sunset,” and “Give…

New Edition helped shape R&B music during the 80s and 90s. The six-man group from Boston, Massachusetts released a multitude of hit songs that helped raise a generation from puppy-love themes such as “Candy Girl” to adulthood lessons like “Can You Stand The Rain.” Ralph Tresvant continues to use his voice to tell the…

Josh Levi is a rising recording artist who grew up acting and then began pursuing a career as a singer. Levi began his acting career at 11 years old on the Emmy-winning series “Friday Night Lights.” A few years later, he hit the stage during season three of “The X Factor,” where he gained a…

Mary J. Blige is joining the growing list of celebrities who have ventured into the wine business. The queen of R&B, who has long provided us with the musical soundtracks to our lives, has launched Sun Goddess Wines. She made the announcement Monday, June 29, 2020, on Instagram. “It’s finally here! @sungoddesswines I’ve been creating…

During a recent interview on rolling out’s “A.M. Wake-Up Call,” Brian McKnight cried while sharing what it means to fall in love with the woman of your dreams. “I woke up this morning and I’m still with the most beautiful woman who ever lived. I look at that footage and there’s no way I can…