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Emotional Oranges have shared a new track featuring Biig Piig – listen to ‘Body & Soul’ below.The track, which is the latest preview of the pair’s upcoming project ‘Juicebox’, follows recent singles ‘All That’ featuring Channel Tres and ‘Bonafide’ with Chiiild.Featuring fellow fast riser Biig Piig (real name Jess Smyth), ‘Body & Soul’ is a hip-hop influenced R&B cut that the group have described as being full of “feel good, carefree energy”.“We dm’d Jess after hearing her song ‘Don’t Turn

Real Letterboxd heads know that when it comes to movie streaming platforms, the Criterion Channel is the crème de la crème, with an outstanding catalog spanning decades, genres and origins. The month of March brings an entirely new slate of films to the website, including the surprise streaming debut of the remastered director's cut of Solange's film When I Get Home, which initially premiered in 2019.

The Internet’s Patrick Paige II has announced that his new solo record, If I Fail Are We Still Cool, will be out May 21 via Fat Possum Records. The record features 17 tracks and includes collaborations with Paco, Westside McFly, Ohana Bam, Allen Love, Durand Bernarr, Westside McFly, Saba, and Bowie, as well as his Internet bandmates Syd and Steve Lacy.

While it’s hard to deny the dominance of Black music across airwaves and streaming services around the world, it wasn’t long ago that many genres had a tough time gaining a foothold in Canada. With storied histories across the country in genres like soul, reggae, and hip-hop, putting them on the deserved stages proved difficult beyond niche platforms.

Singer-songwriter Andrea Vallé shared the visuals for her latest single "Know You Bare" on Friday. The hazy clip, styled and directed by Vallé herself, pieces together intimate vignettes of the singer at her most comfortable.

D’Angelo premiered a brand new song during his VERZUZ appearance, which took place at New York’s Apollo Theater, last night (February 27).The singer-songwriter was the latest star to appear on the battle series, but did not face off against another artist.Instead, D’Angelo was the main focus of the event, bringing the occasional guest to perform with him rather than go up against him.

Sinead Harnett has shared a new song called ‘Last Love’ and announced details of her second album.The London-born, Los Angeles-based singer put out her debut album ‘Lessons In Love’ in 2019 and is now ready to follow it up with a new record.‘Ready Is Always Too Late’ will be released on May 21 via Sony Music.

Chloe x Halle have shared the music video for their song “Ungodly Hour.” The video was debuted on Wedneday night's episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and shows the Bailey sisters going underwater for a sci-fi-style visual filled with choreography and elaborate adventures at the bottom of the ocean. Watch the Alfred Marroquín-directed video above.

James Burke was a member of the Five Stairsteps, who had a hit in 1970 with “O-o-h Child.”Burke formed the Five Stairsteps along with his brothers and sister as they were growing up in Chicago. Still teens when they began recording together, the siblings got their group name from their mother, who thought the looked like stairsteps when they lined up by height.

Greentea Peng has released a new single called ‘Nah It Ain’t The Same’ – listen below.The soulful singer-songwriter’s first new music of 2021 gives fans a taster of her highly anticipated debut album ‘MAN MADE’, which is expected to arrive in the summer.Produced by longtime collaborator Earbuds, ‘Nah It Ain’t The Same’ hears Greentea and her live band (The Seng Seng Family) deliver a slice of fresh and entrancing hip-hop jazz mixed with neo soul rhythms.Greentea said the track is “an expression

Among ever-changing music trends and shifting tastes, genre lines in Black music and beyond have continued to blur, particularly in the last decade. With so many of the world's biggest acts floating somewhere between pop, soul, hip hop, electronica, afro-fusion, and indie, artists like SZA, Tyler, The Creator, Burna Boy, and Lizzo are all adept at mastering these greys.

serpentwithfeet has today delivered another taste of his forthcoming album, with the release of new single ‘Same Size Shoe’.It’s the latest cut we’ve heard from the artist’s second studio album ‘DEACON’, following the release of its lead single ‘Fellowship’.‘DEACON’ marks the follow up to serpentwithfeet’s – real name Josiah Wise – 2018 debut album ‘soil’.Listen to ‘Same Size Shoe’ below:Speaking to Zane Lowe about the song on Apple Music, Wise explained how he wrote it about gay, Black love.“I

Each week, The FADER staff rounds up the songs we can't get enough of. Here they are, in no particular order. Subscribe to Songs You Need In Your Life on Spotify. Read Next: Iceage announce fifth album Seek Shelter, share new song

Gaidaa looks to the past to evaluate her present in the video for "Stranger." The track, produced by Jarreau Vandal and featuring a verse from Chicago rapper Saba, first appeared on the R&B singer's 2020 EP Overture. Written from the perspective of someone looking for answers in a world full of questions, "Stranger" is a snapshot of a person growing and realizing that part of moving forwards is feeling a little lost.

D’Angelo has been confirmed as a guest at the next Verzuz event. The R&B singer will take part in the livestream series on February 27, though his opponent has yet to be revealed.

Valentine's Day rolls around this weekend and Syd has got you covered. The Internet member has shared a new song called “Missing Out,” her first new solo music since 2017.

D’Angelo has been announced as the next guest set to take on popular livestream series Verzuz, happening at the end of this month.While the series usually sees two artists highlight their songs against each other, no single opponent has been set against D’Angelo.

Mariah Carey has shared a sultry Valentine’s Day gift in the form of an intimate performance of her smash hit ‘We Belong Together’. Scroll down for the video.The undisputed Queen of Holidays released the revamped track yesterday (February 13), referring to it as “Mimi’s Late Night Valentine’s Mix.”“Believe it or not, we actually recorded a 7 minute version of this song,” she teased on Instagram.

The Internet‘s Syd has shared her first solo track in almost four years – listen to ‘Missing Out’ below.The last time the singer dropped any solo material was 2017’s ‘Always Never Home’ EP, but last year she confirmed that a new album on the way. She has also collaborated with the likes of The Free Nationals, Disclosure, Zayn, Lil Uzi Vert, and a host of others in recent years.“As far as I can see, you and me could never be/ ‘Cause we didn’t spend the proper time tryna work it out,” Syd sings on

The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime show is in the works, US network Showtime has confirmed.The Canadian musician performed at the NFL event last weekend (February 7), becoming the first artist from his home country to perform solo on the prestigious stage.A film about his performance is set to arrive on TV screens later this year. THE SHOW will be produced by Super Bowl sponsor Pepsi’s in-house content studio, alongside production company Boardwalk Pictures.

Despite being home to some of the biggest Black artists of the last decade, Canada is home to only a small handful of shows dedicated to Black music. On The Block, host Angeline Tetteh-Wayoe tackles all things Black music and brings listeners across various eras and genres, going from classics to today’s hits, and waxing poetic on all the influences in between.

The first thing I noticed when I pressed play on KeiyaA's Tiny Desk (Home) Concert was the piercingly bright lights glinting from each of the R&B artist's ears. What initially registered in my brain as massive crystals were quickly revealed to be the lights of miniature candelabras affixed to her ears.

The Weeknd’s career can often feel like a grand, winking joke. Think about the bullet points of Abel Tesfaye’s decade-long run to this point: A lurid, distressed debut mixtape that made sex jams out of Cocteau Twins and Beach House samples.

Mary Wilson was an R&B singer who was a founding member of the Supremes.This is a breaking news story. We will continue to update this page as more information becomes available.

Oneohtrix Point Never was the musical director behind The Weeknd’s Super Bowl half-time show, it has been revealed.Abel Tesfaye became the first Canadian to perform solo at the NFL event, taking to the stage in Tampa, Florida last night (February 7).After the performance was finished, 0PN’s label Warp Records posted a photo of The Weeknd with a cigar in his mouth and a leather jacket emblazoned with a “Super Bowl” design, stood next to the American producer.“Congrats Oneohtrix Point Never,

Although much of the musical focus of last night’s Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida was placed on halftime show headliner The Weeknd, there was still room for some (aural) fireworks in the earlier segment of the show. Kicking off the evening’s broadcast was Californian R&B guitarist and songwriter H.E.R., who delivered a tasteful, graceful performance of “America The Beautiful” which gave way to an absolutely massive guitar solo.

The Weeknd drew from his hefty catalogue of hits for his performance at this evening's Super Bowl LIV Halftime show in Tampa, Florida.

The Weeknd performed during the Super Bowl half-time show last night (February 7) – scroll down the page to watch it in full now.The Canadian musician joined the likes of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Prince, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga as Super Bowl performers, and became the first Canadian to perform solo at the American football event.The Weeknd began his set by appearing from between two halves of the stage, which was built into the stands of the stadium.

Raveena is back today with her first new offering of the year, "Tweety." Titled after the Looney Tunes character of the same name (not the bird app), the lovestruck single finds the New York artist baring her feelings while trying desperately not to fall totally head over heels. Much like her Moonstone EP which dropped around the same time last year, it's a sweet bubblegum R&B valentine.

H.E.R. helped kick off the Super Bowl 2021 tonight (February 7) with a performance of ‘America The Beautiful’.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will go head-to-head in the game tonight.H.E.R.

The Weeknd will perform during the halftime show.Before the star takes to the stage, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off for this year’s title.The game will kick off around 11:30pm GMT, with the half-time show due to begin around 1am GMT. However, it could be delayed depending on what happens in the game’s first two quarters.Fans in the UK can tune into the show for free on BBC One and the BBC website.

The Weeknd has been honoured with his own day by the mayor of Toronto ahead of his Super Bowl performance.The musician will take to the stage during the halftime show in Tampa, Florida later today (February 7).In recognition of the moment, Toronto mayor John Tory has declared today The Weeknd Day.

From an anonymous Toronto-based artist to the stage at this year's Super Bowl, The Weeknd has come a long way. The Highlights assembles some of Abel Tesfaye's biggest songs from across his career.

The Weeknd is set to deliver his anticipated Super Bowl halftime show this weekend, but he’s told fans that there’ll be no special guests.Speaking in an interview with the NFL Network, The Weeknd said that he’s been reading the rumours that he might have planned special guest appearances for his performance, but he advises “I wouldn’t bet on it.”“There wasn’t any room to fit it in the narrative, in the story I was telling in the performance,” he said. “So yeah.

The Weeknd has hinted at what to expect from his Super Bowl halftime show this weekend (February 7).The star will perform during the halftime break at the game in Tampa, Florida between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs.A press conference was held today ahead of the event on Sunday, with reporters joining virtually to quiz The Weeknd on his upcoming show.During the short question-and-answer session, the musician – whose real name is Abel Tesfaye – gave some more details about

The Weeknd has explained the meaning behind the bandages he has frequently been seen wearing during the ‘After Hours’ era.The star has appeared with his face wrapped in bloody gauze in music videos for the album’s singles, as well as awards show performances since its release.The unusual costume has progressed over the campaign, growing from just his nose being bandaged to his whole face being covered.