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Mariah Dawne has released a new single titled Make Room while continuing her advocacy work, industry analysts are projecting a resurgence of West Coast soundscapes by 2026, and music historians are re-examining the lasting influence of definitive 1994 R&B anthems on contemporary production.

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Mariah Dawne has released a new single titled Make Room while continuing her advocacy work, industry analysts are projecting a resurgence of West Coast soundscapes by 2026, and music historians are re-examining the lasting influence of definitive 1994 R&B anthems on contemporary production.

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R&B duo Twins have announced their return to the music industry after a thirty-year hiatus, industry analysts have reaffirmed the sustained commercial viability of Chris Brown’s multi-platform career, and a rising flute prodigy is gaining critical acclaim for blending traditional instrumentation with contemporary R&B production.

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R&B artist chlothegod has reached a significant career milestone, singer-songwriter Naya Yeira is gaining international momentum, and Nigerian musician Praiz has criticized local audiences for favoring international acts over domestic talent.

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Bedonck has launched a collaborative R&B project with Psych and Crush, Boyz II Men is recording a new studio album featuring country music influences, and the Mostly Jazz, Funk and Soul festival has announced its Sunday night headliners for the 2027 edition.

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Alexandra Crisan drops “Cold Betrayal,” a hauntingly minimalist soul track that opens with no intro, just a raw lo-fi beat and her voice entering like a whispered confession. Instead of a soaring chorus, the song descends into silence — literally, as the word “silence” repeats lower each time — mirroring the quiet ache of love turned cold. Produced by teens Daniel Dumitru and 18-year-old bassist Dan Ioan Plohi, the track’s sparse, intentional sound lets every pause scream louder than any lyric. It’s a tribute to those left wondering: How could you turn love into silence?

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Kimaya Diggs drops a soulful summer anthem “Plants (Still Grow)” — a nostalgic love letter to New England and the fleeting magic of belonging. It’s the latest single from her upcoming album “Green,” out October 2, which explores identity, home, and what it means to feel rooted — even in places that don’t always reflect you. As a Black Desi artist navigating rural whiteness, Diggs layers personal truth with genre-blending soul and funk, channeling legends like Stevie Wonder and Corinne Bailey Rae. After rebuilding her voice post-surgery, she’s finally singing with full power — and she’s taking creative control, building each track fr...

Lisa Hilton’s new album Naturally drops November 27, 2026 — her 30th record and a sun-drenched ode to hope, crafted with raw authenticity in an age of AI. Produced by Hilton herself, it’s a defiant celebration of organic music, where real instruments and human emotion cut through digital noise. With eleven tracks blending original jazz gems like “Carefree Chronicles” and “Transcendental Tango” alongside soulful standards, the album features her tight band — saxophonist JD Allen, trumpeter Igmar Thomas, drummer Rudy Royston, and bassist Luques Curtis — plus a solo piano take on Bill Evans’ “Peace Piece.” Drawing from cool jazz legends and blues heroes, Hilton del...

The 2026 MTV VMAs are heating up with star-studded debuts, historic returns, and explosive collaborations — RAYE, Sienna Spiro, and Shaboozey make their first VMAs appearances, Lisa drops a brand-new track live, and Madonna shocks the world with her first performance in 23 years. Snoop Dogg hosts as Shaboozey teams up with Gunna for “Cowgirl” and GENER8ION premieres “STORM II” with Yung Lean. Tune in Sunday, September 27th on CBS, MTV, and Paramount Plus for a night you won’t forget.

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Australian-born artist Nardia, now based in LA, drops her raw, soul-stirring new album “Own Every Scar” on September 18, 2026 — a bold anthem of resilience that turns scars into symbols of strength. Blending soul, R&B, and blues across studios in Melbourne, Nashville, Memphis, and LA, the project dives into heartbreak, healing, and self-acceptance. Her momentum continues after placing top five at the International Blues Challenge (the only female finalist among nearly 400) and scoring 1 on the US Urban Influencer R&B/Soul Chart — plus Grammy buzz. Produced with Grammy-winner Boo Mitchell at legendary Royal Studios, this is Nardia’s most powerful, personal s...

Johnny Burgos is back with his smoothest, dance-floor-ready track yet — “Can’t Wait” — a soulful house anthem dripping with elegance and honesty, dropping Friday, September 18th via LRK Records. Following the emotional depth of his last album, this new single brings a lighter, sweeter vibe perfect for moving your feet and lifting your spirits.

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Saxophonist Usmansax drops his latest single “Echo of Eden,” a soulful, wordless journey to inner peace where the saxophone takes center stage like a vocalist, guiding listeners through memories and hope with unhurried melodies. Blending smooth jazz, R&B, Afrobeats, and pop into a warm, reflective soundscape, it’s the perfect sonic sanctuary — echoing serenity without rushing to an ending. A follow-up to his “Hépíng” track, this is part of his upcoming album “Rebirth,” and proves that sometimes, music speaks louder than words.

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Sandra St. Victor, soul-funk-rock-gospel-jazz titan with over 30 years in the game, drops her first solo album in a decade—‘Eleven’—a 14-track sonic odyssey set for September release. Teaming up with legends like Lalah Hathaway and fresh talent from Mother Tongue, she weaves neo-soul, deep house, broken beats, and cosmic jazz-funk into a journey of reflection, romance, and raw vocal power. Tracks like ‘No More Water’ and ‘Go Up Moses’ showcase her signature harmonies and cinematic depth, while ‘Dizzy’ and the remix of ‘Regarding Leon’ close the album with dazzling artistry and late-night warmth.

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Mary J. Blige’s legendary Vegas residency “My Life, My Story” is coming to a close with a final run of shows at Dolby Live, wrapping up in February 2027 after 20 unforgettable dates. Celebrating her entire career with a powerhouse setlist of hits, she’s sharing heartfelt gratitude and inspiring fans to come together for an emotional, career-spanning experience. With her latest album Gratitude fresh off the presses and surprise moments for longtime supporters, this is your last chance to witness the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul live — don’t miss it.

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Gospel sensation Kentrell Ragin drops his bold new album “The Sound” on October 9th, blending gospel, R&B, hip-hop, pop, and rock to reveal his artistic evolution. Drawing from personal battles with grief and depression, the project explores faith, mental health, and finding your voice — all while channeling Prince and Journey to prove gospel can sound like anything. Featuring heartfelt tributes like the single “Testify” and collaborations with Deon Kipping and Kymberli Joye, this is Ragin’s mission: to show that no pain disqualifies you from God’s purpose — and that your story matters.

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Dante Fire, a funk maestro since age twelve, drops his new track “Funk Lights” — a gritty, groove-heavy throwback that fuses vintage soul with modern flair. With credits spanning Rick James to his own band Cross-Effect and decades of production, Dante proves his bass and drum mastery isn’t just skill, it’s soul. This is pure, unfiltered funk history reimagined for today.

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Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves drop a soul-stirring tribute to John Coltrane, celebrating his centennial with their new album Dedicated to You. Reimagining six classics from Coltrane’s 1963 Johnny Hartman collaboration plus his own compositions, the duo blends Coltrane’s genre-bending genius with Reeves’ emotive vocal mastery. The lead single “They Say It’s Wonderful” is already making waves. Marsalis highlights Coltrane’s unique ability to fuse swing, R&B, and post-bop into deeply resonant music — a blueprint for all artists. Reeves traces her ballad roots to Clark Terry, emphasizing melody and lyric intimacy shaped by childhood exposure to Hartman. Their s...

Joshua Redman pays moving tribute to jazz legend Sonny Rollins with his new Blue Note album, “If Ever You Would Leave Us,” a rapid-fire, heartfelt homage featuring eleven of Rollins’ classics and an all-star lineup including Chris Potter, Cécile McLorin Salvant, and Christian McBride. Inspired by the profound loss of Rollins just weeks prior, Redman channels his grief and reverence into this urgent, soulful project — calling Rollins his musical father and describing the saxophonist’s influence as life-changing since his childhood “eureka moment.” The album, recorded swiftly in New York, not only honors Rollins’ legacy but also proves how deeply his sp...

Merna’s new EP “For Seasons: Love in a Time of War” drops October 9th — a soulful, self-produced meditation on stillness that fuses neo-soul, alternative R&B, and ancestral Arabic oud. Recorded in Toronto with legendary collaborators Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Larnell Lewis, this five-track project channels her global roots and Grammy-nominated lyricism to explore love, faith, and healing. Born in Jordan, raised across continents, Merna blends influences from Whitney to Bob Marley into a sound that’s both intimate and expansive. After breakout success with her last album “Ours To Keep,” she’s inviting listeners to pause, breathe, and find peace a...

Lali P., the fiery new voice from Barranquilla, Colombia, is blending Caribbean passion with polished North American production to carve her own path in global music. Armed with a music degree and credits with top artists like Tony Succar and Nacho, she’s now dominating Miami and LA with a team that’s built stars — including Becky G’s producer Michael Mani. Her debut single “Keep It Smooth,” featuring jazz legend Najee, drops with swagger and soul, hinting at a bold new era for Latin-infused sounds. This is just the start — and Lali P. is here to redefine the game.

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Nat King Cole’s legendary jazz album “After Midnight” is getting a stunning 70th-anniversary reissue—this expanded two-LP set, “After Midnight: The Complete Sessions,” drops November 13th on Blue Note’s Tone Poet Vinyl Series. Produced by Joe Harley and mastered from original analog tapes, it’s pressed on premium 180-gram vinyl and includes rare photos and an essay by Will Friedwald. The release captures all original 1956 sessions, featuring Cole’s trio plus stellar jazz guests, with alternate takes that reveal a more spontaneous, joyfully improvised vibe than his earlier work. A must-have for jazz fans and collectors seeking the purest, most c...

Donnie McClurkin drops his heartfelt new single “Lord, I Thank You,” the second track from his final recorded album FINALLY, set for October release. After 40 years as a gospel legend, Grammy winner, and pastor, McClurkin pours his soul into this raw, gratitude-filled anthem co-written and produced with longtime collaborator Trent Phillips. With stripped-down production designed to amplify emotional authenticity, the song resonates deeply—especially as the holidays near—and follows the chart-topping success of “Better Afterwhile.” FINALLY promises a rootsy, church-infused return to gospel’s core, celebrating McClurkin’s legacy while staying true to his ministry’s heartbeat.

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Patrice Isley drops her soul-stirring new single “Take Me In Your Arms” on September 25th via Expansion Records, a UK label with deep roots in classic soul. With her signature five-octave range, Isley delivers a raw, string-laced love song that’s pure late-night emotion—smoky lows to soaring, restrained highs, all serving the heart of the track. Written by David Kent (who’s worked with Expansion before and now debuts with Isley), this marks her first collaboration with him. Rising from vocal training at age four to earning a Marquette University degree, Isley has backed legends like Teddy Pendergrass and Barry...

Saxophonist Carla Marciano unveils her soul-stirring new album DAYDREAMING My Beloved Father GIOVANNI — a heartfelt tribute to her late father, a doctor and guitarist who shaped her musical destiny. Blending 70s-inspired grooves, tender romance, and modal jazz, this sixth leader’s record features her signature alto and sopranino sax, supported by her trusted rhythm section and the lush Verdi Philharmonic Orchestra. With singles “Daydreaming” and “GIOVANNI (Your Sweet Smile)” already dropping, the double LP arrives in October 2026 — proof of Marciano’s evolution as a fearless improviser and global jazz force.

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Myles Sanko’s new album “I See My Light” drops on his own label 213 Music, serving as a radiant sequel to his 2024 breakthrough “Let It Unfold.” This deeply personal project captures the triumphant glow that follows self-acceptance and healing — the moment you’ve faced your shadows and now see your own light. With soulful jazz textures and unflinching honesty, it’s the next chapter in Sanko’s journey of inner clarity, strength, and celebration. If you crave music that mirrors growth, this is your next must-listen.

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Ezra Collective drops their most personal album yet, “Here Because of Hope,” a three-part journey tracing Black music from Africa through the Caribbean to London — fueled by resilience, joy, and hope. With big-name collaborators like Pa Salieu, Lila Iké, and Leona Lewis, they celebrate the global African diaspora while honoring jazz’s roots. Lead single “Only Love” already delivers their signature blend of urgency and warmth — this is a bold, heartfelt statement from one of the UK’s most vital bands.

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Heartbreak in the music world: Raz B and Mona Li, parents of two, have lost their three-month-old son Astro Monte in an unexpected tragedy. The family, who recently celebrated Father’s Day with joyful photos of their growing clan, is now grieving in private as they navigate this unimaginable loss. Details remain scarce, but their gratitude for support during this devastating time echoes through every word.

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Coco Jones, newly married to Donovan Mitchell, is basking in honeymoon bliss—free from wedding stress and fully immersed in love. That joy’s pouring into her music, with her new single “Love Me Through” blending personal romance with universal emotion, even featuring behind-the-scenes wedding footage. The NYC bash, packed with NBA stars and celebs like Ciara and Russell Wilson, was a dream come true—until she realized the real magic? Marrying her best friend.

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Miami’s A-Stone drops a soul-stirring anthem “It’s Gonna Be a Good Day,” born from grief but fueled by faith and resilience. After losing his father, he turned a whispered mantra into a powerful declaration of hope — now crafted for everyone who needs a lift. With two decades in music therapy and community healing, A-Stone blends gospel, R&B, and soul into a track designed to be sung, spoken, and carried through your day. This is the first single from his upcoming “Affirmation Anthems” project — a sonic balm for the weary, reminding us that even on hard days, we can choose jo...

Christian McBride’s new band Ursa Major is here to shake up jazz with a fresh, fearless sound — featuring rising stars Nicole Glover, Ely Perlman, Mike King, and Savannah Harris. Their debut album, Points of Light, drops October 30th, produced by Terrace Martin, and blends McBride’s funk and soul roots with genre-bending innovation. Recorded live with studio magic added, the album showcases each member’s original compositions — including a surprise cover of George Duke’s classic — capturing the energy of their four-year evolution as a hybrid ensemble unafraid to experiment.

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Tasha Cobbs Leonard is dropping her massive new live album Tasha Unscripted Live on September 11, packed with 34 tracks including hits like “For Your Glory” and “Break Every Chain,” classic hymns, and fresh worship songs—all recorded at her old church, the dReam Center Church of Atlanta. Featuring powerhouse collaborations and a raw, communal worship vibe, it’s a celebration of her decade-long reign as gospel royalty, capped by recent honors like the Aretha Franklin Icon Award. Get a taste now with the already-released “Gracefully Broken” and “Who The Son Sets Free,” plus the stirring closer “Final Say.” Mark your calendars—this is worshi...

Terry Callier’s raw, soul-stirring live performances from the late ‘90s and early 2000s are finally unleashed on the new album “Live Peace,” capturing the legendary artist in Leeds with his “Family Band” — think Jim Mullen on guitar and Bosco D’Oliveira on percussion — delivering sparse, deeply human music that still resonates with themes of love, justice, and spirituality. Produced by Martin Dixon with minimal polish to preserve authenticity, these tracks — including “What Colour Is Love” and “Lazarus Man” — showcase Callier as a master storyteller and spiritual force, backed by his daughter Sunny’s full support and rare photos. It’s a powerful, unfiltered glim...

Ekep Nkwelle’s haunting new single “Good Morning, Heartache” drops ahead of her debut album “Caged Bird,” set for September 25th — a soulful journey through grief, resilience, and hope, inspired by Maya Angelou. The track captures the raw truth of waking up to pain, yet choosing to survive without letting it define you. Already commanding the jazz world with performances at Newport Jazz and Carnegie Hall, and collaborations with Wynton Marsalis, Nkwelle — trained at Duke Ellington and Juilliard — brings her powerful voice front and center, ready to redefine the genre as a recording artist before she turns 27.

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Julian Davis Reid and his ensemble Circle of Trust drop a soul-stirring jazz masterpiece called “On Mercy We Need,” weaving spiritual depth, inventive improvisation, and raw emotion into every note. With Tramaine Parker’s soaring vocals, haunting piano motifs, and rich instrumental textures, the album explores mercy in all its forms — from the obvious to the unseen. Inspired by Reid’s classical, gospel, and jazz roots — plus his Yale philosophy degree — this record feels like sacred music born from lived experience. Tracks like “Not Yet Home” and “Mercy We Need” (co-written for his late mother) deliver catharsis, while others like “Farewell, Hello...

Brian Bromberg’s new album Awakening drops with fiery funk and soulful jazz, featuring standout track “Apparently Not!” alongside sax legend Everette Harp — proof that after 40 years of genre-bending mastery, the Grammy-nominated bassist still delivers music that moves you.

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Forty years after Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer” shook the charts and redefined music videos, saxophonist Eric Knight delivers a bold, groove-driven reinvention that pays homage to the original while carving his own sonic identity. Drawing inspiration from jazz legends like Maceo Parker and Candy Dulfer, Knight channels their spirit into a fresh, soulful take that prioritizes feel over flash—every note locked in service of the groove. Backed by a powerhouse lineup including Roberto Vally, Brian Dunne, and Shane Theriot, this modern jazz reinterpretation proves timeless classics can still ignite new energy. Out now on Woodward Avenue Records, it’s not just...

Gretchen Parlato returns with her most personal and powerful album yet, “The Wise Ones,” a 15-year evolution that blends youthful fire with mature wisdom. Teaming up with longtime collaborators like Robert Glasper and Gerald Clayton, she weaves in fresh voices—Becca Stevens, Amber Navran—who carry her torch forward. This isn’t just a new record; it’s a sonic journey through two decades of her songwriting, built on space, rhythm, and raw emotion. At 50, Parlato finds her sweet spot: deeply rooted, boldly present, and unmistakably herself.

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Veteran jazz pianist Dan Siegel unveils his raw, emotionally charged new album Resolution—released September 11th after four decades of music. Rejecting over-polished production, Siegel embraced imperfection, letting the music breathe with nine tracks rooted in original takes. Inspired by the title track’s sense of resolve, he shifted from Americana toward a groove-driven sound thanks to drummer Jay Bellerose’s subtle magic. Recorded between January and April 2026 with bassist Brian Bromberg and Bellerose, the album features guitarists Dean Parks and Allen Hinds, saxophonists Alex Hahn and Tristan Cappel, and was produced by Siegel himself—with Tom McCauley and Chris Be...

Kardinal Offishall and Glenn Lewis just dropped a sultry, soulful banger called “Kiss Me When I,” blending hip-hop grit with R&B velvet in a smooth, nostalgic Toronto soundscape that proves these OGs are still kings of the game.

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