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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 D...

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 t...

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” alo...

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...

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...

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. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: ht...

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 follo...

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...

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 fres...

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 l...

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. Listen in comfort: Get a d...

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....

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 urgen...

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 J...

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,” featu...

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 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 emotion...

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 b...

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 Philh...

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 jour...

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...

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 ev...

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 tr...

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...

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 m...