Check out some new music from the following artists below, and be sure to add them on a playlist or two for future reference if you’re feeling their vibration.
“Hero” ROYCE 5’9″
Detroit MC/Songwriter/Producer Royce 5’9″ releases the lyric video to “Hero,” to celebrate the one year anniversary of his album The Allegory, which was released in late February last year. The critically acclaimed album, produced by Royce, is nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Rap Album. The 63rd GRAMMY Awards take place on Sunday, March 14th.
“John Lewis Lives” Featuring Ruben Studdard
Grammy Award-nominated singer and Season Two winner of “American Idol” Ruben Studdard is teaming with D.C. songwriter and producer Alan Scott for the single “John Lewis Lives,” a song dedicated to the late civil rights icon and United States Congressman.
“Jordan” Joy Oladokun
Born in Arizona and now living in Nashville, Oladokun is set on forging her own path and sharing the unique perspective she’s gained from living in today’s world as a black, queer folk artist and first-generation child of Nigerian immigrants. Her musical exploration began at age ten when she was inspired to learn guitar after seeing a video of Tracy Chapman—the first time she’d ever seen a black woman playing the instrument. In the years since, she has garnered a devoted fanbase and has had her music featured on several popular television shows including ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” Showtime’s “The L Word” and MTV’s “Catfish.”
“Complicated” Leela James
R&B powerhouse singer/songwriter Leela James follows up her new single release, “Complicated,” with the release of a new video. The video is directed by Chris Scholar for BOOC Productions and is a reimagined version of the cult classic film “Friday.” Known to “speak the truth” and deliver soulful messages through her music, Leela has not taken her foot off the gas with Complicated. A catchy, mid-tempo story that is reflective of James’ lyrical journey and musical excellence, “Complicated” is written by Rex Rideout and Leela James and produced by Rex Rideout.
“Velvet” Louis York
The world is still sheltered inside; however, hitmaking duo Louis York (Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly) knows how to make us feel like we are at a live show. The band released live visuals for their smooth and sexy single “Velvet” off their album American Griots. Directed by Jeremy Ryan, the band sets the mood as Claude Kelly commands the stage with his raspy vocals taking the viewer to a dimly lit club embarrassed in their lover’s arms.
“Can’t Let It Show” Tank
R&B Superstar Tank is back with the video for his new blockbuster single “Can’t Let It Show” that is heating radio stations and playlists all over the country. Directed by TAJ, the video shows a very remorseful Tank pleading to his lady for forgiveness. The video also stars NAACP Image Awards nominee actress and dancer Brandee Evans of the Starz hit show P-Valley.
“Don’t Tell Me No” Brave Williams
Singer/songwriter/SAG-AFTRA actress BRAVE WILLIAMS precedes her audacious, anticipated self-titled full-length debut set (a Brave New World/SRG ILS/Universal Group release) with the recent release of her oh-so-sultry R&B beat-ballad latest single, “Don’t Tell Me No.”
