From Heartbreak to Halo: iyla’s Weeping Angel Takes Flight Los Angeles-born genre-bender iyla has never been one to color inside the lines. But with her debut album Weeping Angel, dropping August 8, the rising R&B star steps into new terrain — emotionally raw, sonically fearless, and deeply personal. In addition to announcing long-awaited full-length debut,…
Today, British award-winning, platinum-selling artist Mabel returns with the brand-new track “Vitamins,” out now via Capitol Records. Produced by Tommy Brown (Ariana Grande, Victoria Monet), the sultry cut marks a welcomed return to Mabel’s early R&B roots. Speaking on the track, Mabel explained: “This is my family and friends’ favorite song out of all the music I’ve made over the…
Tierra Whack has released her first full-length album, WORLD WIDE WHACK. Whack made a name for herself in 2018 when she dropped her revolutionary debut mixtape and short film, Whack World, which was innovative at the time for its 15-songs-in-15-minutes approach, each song clocking in at just a minute and with an accompanying visual. Whack…
Singer Tinashe wants every one of her songs to “inspire fans to love themselves, be confident, or continue on their own personal journey.” That goal is one Tinashe has gratifyingly met with the release of 333 Deluxe, a reissued version of her acclaimed fifth studio album (released in 2021). On that album, confidence is the…
Bittersweet, the title of Bronx-born R&B singer Rileyy Lanez’ new EP, might initially seem on-the-nose for a collection of songs about the highs and lows of long-term love. However, for Lanez, the word represents the simplest way to embrace a shift in perspective: Is it possible that relationships don’t always have to be toxic, draining,…
Skip Marley sits zen like the airy expanse of the chic M5 Showroom in New York City’s Tribeca neighborhood. On this early Spring day, his longtime hair-stylist Nedjetti Harvey sheens his glorious mane of dreadlocks as the iconic tunes from his grandfather, Bob Marley, waft through the famous fashion showroom where he is being photographed…
Single cover of “Wild Side” by Normani featuring Cardi B Following her breathtaking live performance at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, multi-platinum selling artist Normani continues to slay as her current single “Wild Side” featuring Cardi B officially goes #1 on the Hip Hop/R&B radio chart. The track has amassed an impressive 100 million combined global streams…
Latina girl group “Sweet Taboo” is sprinkling their fresh signature sound around the music industry. The LA-based group consists of two singers Jen Torrejon and Sami Ramos, and one rapper ICP Bre who all share a common goal of empowering women and inspiring people to follow their dreams. The trendy trio offers a unique fusion of R&B, Hip Hop, and…
London-based R&B pop-songstress Sonia Stein has been hypnotizing global audiences with her live performances and poetic lyrics. Get ready to be entranced with her songwriting and poignant vocals in her new music video for her latest single ‘Passerby’. Her moving, emotional verses showcase Sonia’s classic background, while giving a nod to her influences including Joni Mitchell…
Singer and Untitled Mag cover girl, Banks, recently announced that the follow-up album to her 2014 debut album, “Goddess,” will be released on September 30th. Until then Banks fans can get a dose of the singer by listening to her latest single, “Fuck With Myself” which was premiered by record producer Zane Lowe as his Beats 1 “World Record.” On “Fuck With…
Singer and all-around entertainer, Tinashe, released her new lead single, “Superlove” from her sophomore album Joyride, which is anticipated to release this fall. The uptempo track is reminiscent of young, bubbly crushes. The lyrics, “They will never love you babe. Like I love you babe. Baby, say you’ll never take my love away,” discuss how irreplaceable her feelings are…
Everyone’s been talking about British pop artist Mabel and her rise to music stardom. The 20-year-old musician already has multiple nominations, a tour with electronic group Years & Years and major festival performances, including the 2016 Glastonbury Festival, under her belt. In mid-June Mabel created a music video for the opening of the new Tate Modern building and its…
When Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller met on the set of their hit Nickelodeon teen series Gigantic, their chemistry was already in sync. Oller had starred in a few films, most notably 2013 cult-favorite horror film The Purge; Kelly was best known for his role as Walt on the television phenomenon Lost. Yet, even with…
Los Angeles-born performer LIZ was signed to Diplo’s Mad Decent label in 2012, after only a few years of experimenting with electronic music. Since then, the 26-year-old has been positioned as the ideal link between early-millennium R&B/pop and contemporary dance music. LIZ toured on the Mad Decent Block Party tour this summer/fall and has new album…
What does Maya Jane Coles—the UK-born house music producer and artist who is currently considered one of the rising stars of the industry, love most about music? “Everything!” she exclaims. “The fact that the same piece of music can make someone laugh, cry, smile, remember, forget, dance; it’s such a powerful medium and such an…
