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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…

One day after the world watched as George Floyd died while being detained by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 12-year-old Keedron Bryant poured out his soul be singing “I Just Wanna Live.” Bryant sang the lyrics, “I’m a young Black man, doing all that I can to stand/Oh, but when I look around, and I see…

R&B songbird Lyric has blossomed since the last time rolling out spoke with her. Her voice is a melody, her music has matured and her subject matter carries the depth of one who is experiencing life in real-time. She recently released a ’90s-inspired video for her song “Who Can I Run To.” Rolling out spoke…

New Orleans is known for its outstanding music. It’s the birthplace of jazz, No Limit Records and Cash Money Records. The city often sits at the epicenter of new ways to invent the art form of music. Mic Ventress is one of the emerging artists from the 5th Ward. The 27-year-old R&B entertainer has been…

Eric Bellinger and Nieman Johnson joined forces to deliver a project that should be in every music lover’s library. The dynamic duo spoke with rolling out about the intricate process of making Optimal Music and how they’ve managed its release amid the pandemic.

There is a misconception out there that you have to go to Los Angeles or Atlanta to make it big in the entertainment industry, however, musician Erica Terry says there are gems everywhere. Erica Terry recently linked up with rolling out‘s CEO Munson Steed to talk about her music and how she uses her Soul Sessions…

Brandy is set to make a comeback with a major Chicago rapper this week. The R&B legend — who has sold more than 40 million records worldwide — will release the new single “Baby Mama” with Chance the Rapper on Friday, May 1, 2020. The track, which is produced by Hit-Boy, was teased on Instagram with…

Ryan Alexander is an artist, producer and songwriter. The skillful Chicago musician has been playing piano and drums for more than 16 years and producing music for 11 years, bringing a mixture of hip-hop, R&B and soul to his performances through a genre he calls new wave soul. Rolling out spoke with Alexander about his…

Brittany Lynch is a woman who possesses many talents. In rolling out’s vernacular, she is a Sister with Superpowers! Lynch, who is also known as DJ Mis Brit, is a mom, poet and entrepreneur who fiercely advocates for artists in communities of color. The former host of St. Paul’s KFAI FM Radio hosted a weekday…

Stay-at-home orders have clearly affected the masses in a myriad of ways during the COVID-19 epidemic. Rolling out caught up with performers from some of our favorite R&B groups of the ’90s and 2000s to see how they’ve been handling life under quarantine. How has the coronavirus affected touring for you? Tamika Scott (Xscape): My group Xscape…

Ledisi Anything For You

Ledisi releases “Anything For You” at a time when the world needs it most. After a nearly three-year absence, the songstress returns with her latest single, “Anything For You.“ With complete ownership of her music, Ledisi creates as the spirit moves her, not industry pressure. Rolling out caught up with the New Orleans native to…

Tank called out Tyrese and challenged him to a songwriter’s battle during an interview with rolling out.

LeA Robinson is a singer, songwriter, producer, performer and sound engineer. Born and raised in Englewood, New Jersey, Robinson is the granddaughter of hip-hop pioneer Sylvia Robinson. Her grandmother is best known for developing the first hip-hop record label, Sugar Hill Records, with her husband Joseph Robinson and producing the first rap song, “Rapper’s Delight.” …

When you think of R&B in the ’90s and 2000s, it’s impossible not to include crooner JoJo Hailey. With songs like “Crazy,” “All My Life,” “Stay,” and “Forever My Lady,” Hailey’s voice has been a mainstay on the musical landscape for decades. Although he publicly struggled with sobriety in the past, there were a few…

R&B singer Sammie begins the 33rd chapter of his life on tour with some of our favorite R&B millennials, including Omarion, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd, and Ashanti. For the past few years, Sammie has always blessed his fans with a new project on his birthday, which is March 1, but this year he’s blessing the stage…

R&B singer Sammie stopped by Reality Check to wish his fans a happy Valentine’s Day. He talked about his EP, Send Nudes, and why he is excited to be a part of the 2020 Millennium Tour with Omarian, Pretty Ricky, Ashanti, etc.