Tag: r&b

Rap music in the early 90s was making huge breakthroughs into both mainstream pop music and Gospel music, all the while splintering into dozens of subgenres: gangsta rap, new jack swing, Miami bass, among the most prominent. Tulsa locals D.O.C., AKA Disciples of Christ were fluent in the Philadelphia-based new jack swing sound, a combination of hip-hop, urban contemporary pop, and R&B/soul sounds. Alton Hood and Kevin Harvey met in college before they knew the Lord. Having dabbled in the party lifestyle, and even in the occult, they turned their lives over to Christ through a miraculous intervention of God.… Continued →

Pop Singer & songwriter known as M.I.A. with that definite indie flavor returns after her hiatus to drop the new single, “The One”, (which can be heard below) and smashes all expectations with this surprising follow up. She just signed to Island Records and will release her new album titled “MATA”, later in the year. She is claiming now to have found Jesus and says this.., “The history is, even if it costs me my career, I won’t lie. I will tell the truth, and I will tell you what’s on my mind and my heart.… Continued →

Ray Torres better known as “Forum Blue“, has just released a special 2 song single through his bandcamp page titled “Mid Summer Never”. It’s like the perfect combo of pop sounds out of the 80’s and 90’s mixed with that new millennium sheen and indie undercurrent tying it all together. Like a perfect combo of Hall & Oates, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, and Pharrell Williams. This 2 song single hasn’t gone live to digital networks just yet but it is on bandcamp now.… Continued →

Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s latest track, “Never Fail,” features the vocal talents of Greg Cox. Combining punchy verses with some R&B flavor in the chorus, the song focuses on God’s consistent character. “Never Fail” is taken from the forthcoming EP, CHASING GHOSTS, which releases March 27, 2020.… Continued →

Brinson just released a music video for “You’re So Good,” directed by Will Thomas. His new album, Reversing Tomorrow, will be available this Friday.… Continued →

Hip-hop/R&B artist, Jon Keith, has a new song and music video. His latest album, Honeyblonde, was released last year on Kings Dream Entertainment.… Continued →

Check out this excellent cover of Tauren Well’s song “Hills and Valleys” as done by dance-pop-R&B artist, Davii. The song is in music video format.… Continued →

Kings Kaleidoscope defies convention on this mixtape release, featuring a new direction in sound and guest appearances from Braille, Andy Mineo, Beleaf, Propaganda, and Derek Minor.

Check out the great new music video for “Change The World” from rising Hip Hop star, Derek Minor. The song is titled “Change The World” and it features Gotee artist “Hollyn”. Check out the music video below. Derek Minor’s new album “Reflection” is available now wherever fine music is sold. … Continued →

Devin Shelton returns with a new eclectic album, but will he be able to detach himself from the expectations set forth from him time with Emery?

Chris Jackson is known for writing songs for Cheryl Cole, Tank, Toni Braxton, and B. Smyth. During our chat, Chris reveals his own recording talents on his just released album, No Chaser. Dave Hawkins: It’s great to have you here for a talk Chris. Chris Jackson: Great to be here man. Thank you for having me. Dave: When we were setting up this interview, you told that you were in Los Angeles and wanted to wait until you were back in New York City for our talk.… Continued →

Check out the fabulous new song titled “In Your Pocket” from Devin Shelton off his upcoming album “Sensation” due out January 6th 2017. This catchy album full of R&B type melodies and instrumentation will please fans of Bruno Mars, Justin Timberlake, Devin Shelton’s prior work, The Postal Service, and even Emery. I’ve been listening to the album since Bad Christian sent it to me and I’m definitely enjoying it. Pre-order/purchase right here. … Continued →

You can now officially pre-order the new album from Devin Shelton (Emery) titled “Sensation”. Check out the video and new song “Sensation”, below. Sounds very different from prior work and for that I commend him. Really great music. … Continued →

Alex Sugg's latest release as Glowhouse is an interesting mix of R&B vocals, synth lines, and vulnerable lyrics.

Check out the music of DAVII. He just released his debut Ep titled “Evermore” that you can listen to below and purchase on iTunes. There is also a new music video for the title track right here. Fans of The Weeknd, GAWVI, ZEDD, and Capital Kings will love this sound and we highly recommend this new ep.… Continued →

Mike Farris brings an amazing combination of rock/blues, Gospel, R&B, New Orleans Jazz to his latest release. But, it's really his soulful voice that does the real shining on the Grammy Nominated 'Shine for All The People.' Read on for the full review.

Streets ahead of the music found on the Top 40 charts, Bonfire is one of the best pop/R&B albums in “Christian music.” It may ruffle some feathers, yet all his influences & ambitions are compiled into a clear picture of who he is as an artist. This is the best representation of the eclectic and unique sound of SPZRKT.

HillaryJane has released a one take music video for “Shotgun”. Watch below. The song appears on her new EP Stix and Stones, which is available now.… Continued →

HillaryJane has released her new music video for “Stix and Stones”. Watch below. The song appears on her new EP of the same name which is available now via Infiltrate Music.… Continued →

Canton Jones has released the video for his new single “Crazy”. You can now purchase the single on iTunes and pre-order the new album, titled God City USA, that releases on July 29th. Check it out below, along with the album cover & track listing. Canton also released a free mixtape recently titled Lust, Drugs, & Gospell. Grab that below via Noisetrade.… Continued →

Natalie Lauren has released a music video for the track “Get Up”. Check it out below. She recently released a free EP & a second one, titled Blue Skies Pt. 2, is available for download now as well.… Continued →

Christon Gray, of WLAK (We Live As Kings), has released a music video for the track “Magic Or Mayhem”. Check it out below.… Continued →

Charlie Peacock's "No Man's Land" is a tour de force, check out the reivew.