soul music

India Arie opens up at The Experience

I’ve had the pleasure of attending a few of Dedry Jones ‘The Experience’ events. They have all been very good; however, the most recent one

Angie Stone gets real: ‘They better call me for ‘Empire’

Angie Stone is readying her latest project, “Dream,” for release this November and she spoke to rolling out about how at peace she feels with her place in music while also admitting that she needed a new kind of collaborative energy

Why is mainstream media sleeping on soul?

Over the past few months, there have been rumblings that indicate that soul music is not only alive—but primed for a major resurgence. But the media seems to gloss over great music by artists like Jazmine Sullivan and Raheem DeVaughn

Raheem DeVaughn is focused on the bedroom on new album

Raheem DeVaughn’s fifth album Love, Sex & Passion finds the veteran soul singer embracing bumping and grinding in a more direct way than his fans may expect. DeVaughn spoke to rolling out about this project and admitted that he was focused on the bedroom while crafting this project.

Soul legend Bobby Womack dead at 70

Bobby Womack, one of soul music’s most gifted and influential singer-songwriters, has died at the age 70 years old. It has yet to be disclosed

Funk-soul band Water Seed

What are the origins of the group? Lou Hill: Water Seed started on the campus of Xavier University in New Orleans as a writing and

5 New R&B and soul songs this week: Listen now

Some of our favorite artists have released some great tracks this week to add to our R&B and soul playlists. Alicia Keys celebrated a birthday this past weekend, and she also released part two to “Brand New Me.”  PJ Morton recruited the great Stevie Wonder for his track “Only One,” while Chrisette Michelle and Tweet delivered new music as well. “Love & Hip Hop“‘s Olivia proved that she didn’t need Erica Mena or Consequence as she teams up with French Montana for her latest track, “I Do.” Check it out!

Jon Black Shares His Musical Evolution

Name: Jon Black Label: Orkestra Entertainment Years in the Business: Three What big-name artists have you worked with? I have opened up for hip-hop legends