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SWV & Xscape Announce “The Queens of R&B Tour” With Mya, Total & 702

Xscape SWV Mya Total 702 Queens of R&B Tour

Legendary 90’s R&B groups SWV and Xscape are coming together for “The Queens of R&B Tour”. They will be joined by special guests Mya, Total and 702.

The tour is a celebration of passion, power, resilience and unstoppable ability to exceed expectations. The highly anticipated tour will bring timeless R&B music and stellar performances across 30 cities nationwide.

Produced by Monami Entertainment and Live Nation, the tour will kick off on June 27th in Concord, CA, at the Toyota Pavilion at Concord and continue its journey across the country, making stops at prestigious venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York City and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Mona Scott-Young of Monami Entertainment adds:

“To announce this HERstorical tour during Women’s History Month means everything. It speaks to the power of our ability as women to overcome adversity and emerge triumphant. 702, Total, Mýa, SWV, and Xscape have all weathered storms and are still here and better than ever! We are so excited to bring the fans an incredible and undeniable performance experience that truly celebrates R&B music.”

Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale on Tuesday, March 26. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale starting Friday, March 29, at 10:00 AM local time on Ticketmaster.com.

THE QUEENS OF R&B TOUR DATES:

Thu Jun 27 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord

Sat Jun 29 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Tue Jul 02 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Wed Jul 03 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

Fri Jul 05 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Sat Jul 06 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

Tue Jul 09 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena

Wed Jul 10 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at The BJCC

Fri Jul 12 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

Sat Jul 13 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sun Jul 14 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

Tue Jul 16 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Amphitheatre

Wed Jul 17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

Fri Jul 19 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena*

Sat Jul 20 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

Sun Jul 21 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach

Wed Jul 24 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden

Thu Jul 25 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

Fri Jul 26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden

Sat Jul 27 – Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall

Fri Aug 02 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

Sat Aug 03 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview

Sun Aug 04 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena

Tue Aug 06 – Buffalo, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

Fri Aug 09 – Detroit, MI – LIttle Caesar’s Arena

Sat Aug 10 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

Sun Aug 11 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Tue Aug 13 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena

Wed Aug 14 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center

Sun Aug 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

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Maxwell Announces “The Serenade Tour” With Jazmine Sullivan & October London

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R&B legend Maxwell will be heading out on “The Serenade Tour” in North America in 2024 joined by special guests Jazmine Sullivan and October London.

The tour will kick off in September in Hollywood, before hitting 25 stops along the way. Tickets for “The Serenade Tour” will go on sale on Friday, March 29.

This follows up Maxwell’s highly successful 2022 “Night” Tour with Anthony Hamilton and Joe.

In February, Maxwell took to the seas for the romantic, star-studded Urban Hang Suite Cruise. The four-night sold-out ocean cruise, which featured exclusive performances by Maxwell and special guests, treated guests to a romantic weekend aboard the Norwegian Pearl, stopping at Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau in the Bahamas.

Maxwell’s return to the road, The Serenade Tour marks a reunion with Jazmine Sullivan, who joined him on his Maxwell 08 Tour.

MAXWELL THE SERENADE TOUR DATES

9/14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood

9/15 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena

9/17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum

9/20 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum

9/21 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena

9/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center

9/25 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

9/27 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena

9/28 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC

9/29 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

10/1 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center

10/3 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center

10/4 – Washington DC – Capital One Arena

10/6 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center

10/9 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse

10/10 – Chicago, IL – United Center

10/11 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena

10/13 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center

10/16 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum

10/18 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center

10/19 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center

10/20 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center

10/23 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena

10/25 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena

10/26 – Las Vegas, NV – Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood

10/27 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

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Kenya Vaun Releases New EP “The Honeymoon Phase” (Stream)

Kenya Vaun Honeymoon Phase EP

Emerging Philadelphia based R&B songstress Kenya Vaun has just unveiled her new EP “The Honeymoon Phase” via 300 Entertainment.

Along with the release of the project, she also gives us the cinematic Philly based music video for the single “Yesterday.”

“The Honeymoon Phase” includes 13 tracks that showcase the cycles of both life and love.

As a special treat, the legendary Musiq Soulchild joins her on a Remix of her fan favorite song “Summer.” Kenya adds about the project:

“This EP is my own perception of The Honeymoon Phase. Throughout the EP, I cover the bases of self-love, the beginning phase of starting to like someone, the good and the bad of being with someone, and even falling out with someone. I wanted to highlight all parts of what comes with The Honeymoon Phase and the different types of love that exist.”

Check out Kenya Vaun and The Honeymoon Phase now!

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Alicia Keys Releases New Song “Kaleidoscope” From Her Broadway Musical “Hell’s Kitchen”

Alicia Keys Kaleidoscope

Check out the new song from Alicia Keys called “Kaleidoscope” which was written for her new musical “Hell’s Kitchen”. The song was produced by Breyan Isaac and Keys, and co-produced by Adam Blackstone. It also features vocals by Maleah Joi Moon and the show.

“Hell’s Kitchen” was conceived by the innovative mind of Alicia Keys, with music and lyrics by Keys, book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, music supervision by Emmy and Grammy Award winner Adam Blackstone, music consulting by two-time Tony and Emmy winner Tom Kitt, choreography by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown and direction by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif.

The show will begin performances on Thursday, March 28, 2024 with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street.).

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Marsha Ambrosius Releases New Single “One Night Stand”

Marsha Ambrosius One Night Stand

Check out the brand new single from Marsha Ambrosius called “One Night Stand” which releases via Aftermath/Interscope Records.

The song was produced by Ambrosius along with Dr. Dre and Erik “Blu2th” Griggs.

This follows the previously released single “The Greatest” on which she also worked with the legendary Dr. Dre on. She has been hinting that she’s working with him exclusively on her new album to usher in this next era of Marsha Ambrosius. We will just need to stay tuned for that.

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Tamar Braxton Releases New Single “Notice Me”

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R&B superstar Tamar Braxton returns with the surprise new single “Notice Me”.

The captivating ballad was co-written by Braxton along with Nyerere Davidson and Amber Smith. It offers a heartfelt exploration of love, vulnerability, and the longing for acknowledgment. With her signature soulful vocals, Braxton effortlessly conveys the raw emotions that resonate deeply with listeners.

Also releasing is an accompanying visual which beautifully complements the song’s message, adding an additional layer of depth and emotion to the overall experience.

This is the first new offering from Tamar Braxton since she released the chart topping hit single “Changed” in 2023, followed by her collaborative single with the We Sound Crazy Podcast on the song “You Bring The Love”.

Stay tuned for more from Tamar Braxton this year.

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Elijah Blake Releases New Single “Ghostbuster”

Elijah Blake Ghostbuster

Grammy award winning R&B sensation Elijah Blake returns with the brand new single called “Ghostbuster” via MNRK Music Group. The song takes listeners on a haunting journey and blends classic R&B sounds with contemporary innovation.

“Ghostbuster” was produced by Elijah and Rell The SB. The song is a first taste of his new studio album which is set to release in June 2024.

Also releasing is an accompanying music video which is an atmospheric, cinematic experience reminiscent of “Interview with a Vampire.” Directed by Sean Alexander, the video follows Elijah Blake as he navigates the hauntings of his past. Elijah’s seductive presence illustrates the bittersweet lyrics of the track. He adds about the visual:

“With ‘Ghostbuster,’ I wanted to create a sonic and visual journey that transcends boundaries, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in a hauntingly beautiful experience. It’s a blend of my musical roots with a modern twist, and I’m thrilled to share this artistic expression with the world.”

Elijah Blake is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on his upcoming project which promises to showcase his artistic versatility and further elevate his status as a trailblazing artist.

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Justin Timberlake Releases New Album “Everything I Thought It Was” (Stream)

Justin Timberlake Everything I Thought It Was Album Cover

Musical icon Justin Timberlake has just released his highly anticipated sixth studio album “Everything I Thought It Was” via RCA Records.

In addition, he’s also just dropped the Ti West directed visual for his latest single “No Angels”. You can check out the visual below.

This is Timberlake’s first album since he released “Man of the Woods” back in 2018. Included on the project are the previously released singles “Drown” and “Selfish”.

To coincide with the release of “Everything I Thought It Was”, Just Timberlake will be heading out on the “Forget Tomorrow World Tour” starting next month.

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Raphael Saadiq Honored By Fender With Limited-Edition Signature Telecaster Guitar

Raphael Saadiq Fender Guitar

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has just announced the launch of a new signature Telecaster® guitar honoring Raphael Saadiq.

The Limited Edition Raphael Saadiq Telecaster® is a perfect confluence of modernized features and timeless retro design. The signature Telecaster guitar is the ideal instrument for any player looking to break down artistic boundaries with effortless style and timeless tonality. A comfortable ‘59 “C”-shape neck and resonant ash body make this signature instrument as approachable as it is sonically powerful.

While known for his multifaceted roles in the studio and on stage, Saadiq’s emotive and precise guitar playing has become a distinctive hallmark. Saadiq adds:

“Fender truly went hard in the paint with my signature Tele. It goes beyond the richness and snap I love to play with. Thanks to mentors like the incomparable Tony Maiden, Prince, and Ray Parker Jr., Eric Gales, Rob Fonksta Bacon, I’ve learned to play the Telecaster to amplify sound like no other. Collaborating with the iconic Fender brand to introduce my own signature Telecaster is a great honor. I’m excited for young musicians to pick up this guitar, write with it, and take the stage with confidence.”

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Tank Releases New Single “Before We Get Started” Featuring Fabolous

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R&B icon Tank has just unleashed his new single “Before We Get Started” featuring rapper Fabolous via R&B Money/Atlantic Records.

The song was produced by Bizness Boi and Dirk Pate and adds a hint of nostalgia, blending contemporary R&B vibes with Tank’s distinctive style.

The accompanying music video, directed by Taj & Dre, celebrates the R&B genre. As Tank joyously commemorates his success as an R&B hitmaker, the video becomes a vibrant homage to the genre’s rich esthetic and enduring allure.

To coincide with the release of the new single, Tank has also announced his “The R&B Money Tour” with Keri Hilson and Carl Thomas kicking off later this year.

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