Tag: R&B
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Bruno Mars on Billboard: Chart Record Exclusive
Bruno Mars keeps rewriting the record books. I Just Might, the lead single off his album The Romantic, has now spent 22 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, tying Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us as the second-longest-running No. 1 in the chart's history. The only song ahead of them now is Kendrick and SZA's Luther, which holds the all-time record at 31 weeks.
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After 7 Music on [Magazine] Interview
So the prolific After7music came through with some R&B generational classics. Their mics are all the way live and they did not come to play. Real dope experience and conversation. Super appreciate the link up.
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Joe vs Donell Jones: 90s R&B Debut Breakdown
Joe got in the game first with 'Everything' in 1993, introducing himself with 'I'm in Luv.' Donell Jones answered in 1996 with 'My Heart,' flipping Stevie Wonder's 'Knocks Me Off My Feet' into his breakout moment. Two very different entrances. Swipe through, listen back, and tell us who took round one.
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Sherrionn on Honey Trap: Chicago R&B Rising
The Chicago singer just dropped 'Slow,' and it sits right in that cool, sultry lane. It's the second visual off her album 'Honey Trap,' and two videos in, the world she's building is already worth locking in on.
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Osé on 2026: Afro-Soul Rising Star Shines
The Nigerian-born, Toronto-raised singer Osé just dropped her debut EP 'Feels Like Home,' led by the standout 'Gently.' It's a strong introduction to one of the most promising new voices in the Afro-Soul wave. Across seven tracks, she blends Afrobeats, R&B, and soul into a sound that's all her own.
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Denise Julia on EMPIRE: Rising R&B Star
The 24-year-old from Tondo, Manila came up writing songs in her bedroom and recording until sunrise, and now she's one of the first homegrown Filipina artists signed to a major US label. She's had the internet buzzing after her From The Block performance of 'SPEECHLESS' racked up over 16 million views on Twitter, becoming the first Filipino artist to bring the platform to the Philippines, filmed right in Tondo with an all-Filipino team whose work landed on a Times Square billboard in NYC.
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Black Leaders Who Shaped the Labor Movement
A. Philip Randolph was one of the most influential Black labor leaders and trade unionists in American history. He founded the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the first major Black-led labor union, and used organized labor as a vehicle to fight both workplace discrimination and racial inequality.
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Taunts Lil Durk Before Trial Verdict
Tekashi 6ix9ine said he wants to throw a "Lil Durk Going Away Party" if Durk is found guilty in his federal murder-for-hire case. The comment came during a livestream with DJ Akademiks as Durk remains on trial in Los Angeles, having pleaded not guilty.
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HBCU Fashion Inspo for Homecoming | The Root
Homecoming season at historically Black colleges and universities is right around the corner, which means it's time for football, tailgates, reunions and some serious outfits. HBCU homecoming is just as much about the outfits as it is about the football. The campus becomes a runway, with students and alumni bringing their best looks while repping their schools. Think bold colors, denim, Greek paraphernalia, sneakers, accessories and plenty of personality.
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Kirk Franklin’s Hypocrisy Over Chris Brown Prayer
Kirk Franklin recently addressed backlash over praying with R&B artists Chris Brown, Usher, and Mario. In an interview with Angela Yee, Franklin explained that as a faith messenger, he must sometimes meet people where they are rather than expecting them to come to church. He emphasized that believers often carry misconceptions about holiness, noting that sinful people exist everywhere, including inside churches. Franklin argued that true Christian evangelism requires leaving the safety of church walls to spread the gospel to those who don't already believe, stating that meeting people in unconventional spaces like concert backstages isn't compromising faith—it's practicing it.
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50 Cent’s Headcrack Dice Game Hits Las Vegas
50 Cent is launching a new live table game called Headcrack inspired by the legendary New York street dice game Cee-lo. He's partnering with gaming company TCSJOHNHUXLEY to create a casino version. The game debuts at G2E Las Vegas 2026 in September. It keeps the basic elements of Cee-lo while adding dealers, betting structures, and casino technology. The ultimate roll is 4-5-6, which causes the table to erupt with "Headcrack!"