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Yolanda Rose "LaLa" Brown & boyfriend JeTannue “Kool Aid” Clayborn(George Mallet/TMJ4) Yolanda Rose “LaLa” Brown was an American R&B singer. LaLa was born on May 20, 1986, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. LaLa was the youngest of five children born to Maria, a descendant of immigrants, and William, an African American father. According to her family, she always stood out from a young age. Her parents always knew she possessed incredible talent “from her first steps, always singing and dancing around the house.” For that reason, it came as no surprise to them when she pursued a music career when she was just 11 years old. Using the stage name, “Pre-mere” she began performing at weddings and later, various bars, as a singer.

The Love Game album coverShakoyahD. ShakoyahD. (Shakoyah D. Brown) hustles. She’s goal-oriented and talented. The RnB vocalist and musical genius is releasing a new EP, ‘The Love Game,’ on September 17. Trained in classical and jazz, and working out her first sync deal currently, ShakoyahD. doesn’t boast many Spotify streams, but she’s making a big impact in music in her own way. ShakoyahD. got introspective for us. She recalls that a year ago she was asked a tough question: who is she, really?

A confident release about self-worth, "Fake Luv" is well worth checking out by anyone who wants to feel good and lift their mood. Nikki Taylor (aka Nikki Taylor Vibe) is a US recording artist based in NYC. She's a cross-genre artist with a soulful voice and an ability to connect deeply with her audience through hypnotic vocals and lyrics that tell stories. Shortly after collaborating with Roya Da 5’9 and Young Ra in 2020, she released her debut EP, Siren. The project garnered acclaim for its broad range of topics from mental health, addiction, depression and anxiety to empowerment and self-love, and Nikki went on to be named Breakout Artist of the Year by Power 98.5.

AMIRAH is an independent artist with a talent for writing infectious tunes and relatable narratives. Inspired by internationally acclaimed artists such as Rihanna, Alicia Keys and Halsey, AMIRAH’s musical journey began at a very tender age. Being the avid storyteller that she is, the LA-based singer is greatly influenced by real-life experiences and hardships, where the majority of her inspiration derives from, allowing her to evoke strong emotions within her listeners, as can be heard on her brand-new single “Silently”.

With a song that feels like it was plucked from the gates of Heaven, Gabrielle B. finds herself in yet a familiar position… singing a song that finds its way onto not just repeat but one to appeal to the life challenges many encounter. It is undeniable that she makes music for those who appreciate emotion shown in songs but also caters to those who look to artists for anthems for a particular mood… love. Truly a blissful coalescence of jottings met with recounts of years of work to get to the place she sings from now, the overall song is a buildup to being easier on yourself and treating yourself with more care as many of us tend to forget to do that. Produced by Donavelo with a guitar melody that speaks to your soul, ‘Undeniable’ creates an atmosphere of mystique and ataraxy as you press play. Glimpses of vulnerability as the record plays make for an everlasting mood that you won’t yet forget and will find yourself revisiting for times to come.

Few songs in the past have put me in a mood that makes me forget about everything but Lorine Chia found a way to do just that. While curating my weekly playlist, I came across the soulful song “Through the Window Pain” and it made me melt in my chair in it’s first listen. Found it on repeat for the next week and that confirmed to me that from its hint of rasp in her voice combined with the lyrics of colorful pain, it was a must that I reach out to learn more about how it came to be. Flowing like a champion in a Hip-Hop rap battle, Chia finds herself crying over the track in such a way that you feel the emotion that went into each word sung.

An impressive release all around, "On Ya" is well worth checking out by anyone who loves a good R&B/pop tune. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Dezz Davon is a rising singer, songwriter and dancer now based in Vero Beach, Florida. His debut single, “So-So”, arrived in 2019, which was followed by debut EP Choice is Yours, and he’s continued to go from strength to strength ever since, with a series of impressive releases that have spanned various genres, such as R&B, neo-soul, pop and bluegrass. His brand-new single, “On Ya”, is out now and looks set to propel his rise further and see him break new ground.

New York-raised singer, songwriter, producer and dancer COOKIE. brings a versatile sweetness that packs a powerful punch. Since arriving on the scene in 2019, she has dazzled with a series of stunning releases and has struck up a great creative partnership with Grammy Award-winning producer Brasstracks with tracks such as “After A While” and “Green Season”. And they have teamed up once again for COOKIE.’s new single, “Bite The Bullet”.

Rising hip-hop/R&B artist rxlph has returned with his new single, “night before last.” Hailing from Rockland County, New York, rxlph has had an impressive run over the past few years since bursting on the scene in 2018. An independent, self-made artist, he’s already accumulated millions of streams on Spotify alone thanks to popular tracks such as “resentment.”, which was released earlier this year, and “night before last.” looks set to be another success and keep his momentum rolling.

Ashlee Keyton has unveiled his stunning new single, “I Won’t Ever Call You”. The rising artist from Atlanta has been dazzling us for a few years now with a series of impressive releases, and this latest release is no different. Arriving alongside a cinematic self-directed music video, the track is Ashlee’s second release of 2022 following “Please Believe Me”, and it looks set to continue his rise in the music scene as it becomes increasingly clear with each release that he is one to watch and has a huge future ahead.

Kennyflowers is a rising talent hailing from Chicago. Kenny developed a passion for music at a young age and used that passion to teach himself to play piano, produce and write songs. Following the release of debut single “Butterflys” in 2019, the independent self-made artist has been quickly growing his fanbase with a series of soothing and captivating R&B singles, including “Fireball”, which has amassed almost one million streams on Spotify alone. And Kenny looks set to continue his impressive rise with the release of new single “Anonymous Girl” (produced by Danny Dwyer).

(David Livingston / Getty Images) (ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif.) Oakland native Sheila E. will perform at the Alameda County Fair on Thursday, June 30. Sheila Cecilia Escovedo, commonly known by her stage name of Sheila E., began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist and singer for The George Duke Band.

This is not sponsored/affiliated content. Emerging R&B artist Grace Sorensen, who is just 19 years of age, has unveiled her stunning new single, "PRETTY BOY". The Austin, Texas, native only made her music debut two years ago but it's been an upward trajectory ever since with nothing but high-quality releases that have made it very clear that she is the real deal with a bright future ahead. “PRETTY BOY” is another sublime entry into her growing discography and arrives alongside equally impressive visuals directed by Daniel Castillo.

Chicago R&B artist Bri 333 has unveiled her brand-new single, “No. 9”, a stunningly smooth downtempo track that makes a huge impression on first listen. Having only debuted officially in 2020, the independent artist has already begun to amass a following from her previous singles, such as “Under Pressure”, and she looks set to propel her rise even further with this new release.

There has been an open conversation about RnB being dead for the past ten years. Everyone wants to go back to when RnB was going platinum out the gate with artists like Jodeci, Mariah Carey, Guy, Jagged Edge, Silk, and Shanice, to name a few. In those days, rappers were scrambling to get features with some of the hottest singers. Most people don't realize that RnB started transforming into what we call RnB/Hip-Hop today. As RnB began to evolve, rapping became more prominent. Why? I can't exactly put my finger on it, but maybe this new generation thinks rap is more catchy than RnB alone. As time went on, the new music lovers started to prefer rap with their RnB. I'm talking about the younger generation. If you look at the RnB hits from the '90s and the RnB hits from 2021, you can easily see that there is a lot more rap. One of the biggest RnB songs in 2021 was 'Industry Baby" by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow. The thing that was missing was the powerful RnB vocal performance. Don't get me wrong, and the hook was melodic and catchy but far from an outstanding vocal performance. This new generation doesn't crave those great vocal performances like the 90's music lovers. Anthony Hamilton put out a fantastic album in 2021 with some of the best vocals you ever heard in your life but did you even know it was out?

Pittsburgh-based R&B recording artist Chandra Rhyme has returned in a major way with the release of new single "Bullet" and its accompanying visuals. The independent artist has already accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams on Spotify with previous singles, despite only arriving on the R&B scene in 2020, and she looks set to continue her impressive rise with this latest release.