Usher has publicly repped Atlanta for the majority of his career but his musical beginnings started in his early childhood hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee. On April 20, 2024 The City of Chattanooga honored Usher with not only a key to the city but also dubbing 4/20 official Usher Raymond IV Day.

You Know I Got Soul had the honor of attending the ceremony that took place at Mckenzie Arena where fans and schools came to see the superstar receive his honors. Various schools and performing arts centers were in attendance including CCA, a performing arts center that is close Usher’s heart. CCA performed a routine featuring a number of songs from Usher’s catalogue.

Upon taking the stage, Usher took his time to thank the city and give credit to the many people who have helped shape his character and his career. His family was also in attendance, including his wife Jenn and their children, his mother Jonetta Patton, and his brother James (J.Lack) Lackey.

The mayor of Chattanooga honored Usher with his key to the city and a local Chattanooga committee honored Usher with their first ever Icon award.

It’s no doubt, after a 30-year career that includes multiple GRAMMY, Billboard, NCAA Image awards and more, that Usher deserves all of the honors that he has received and continues to receive. This is Usher’s 3rd key to a city following Atlanta and Las Vegas.

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Emerging R&B singer/songwriter RealestK has just released his brand new single “Let Me Go”.

On the song, RealestK’s silky vocals melt into the laidback beat. Skittering cymbals brush up against soft piano, conjuring a natural sense of tension. At the same time, he gets confessional. Recognizing his own toxicity, he admits to infidelity, “I know you tried, I know I lied, I know you left for a reason, but baby I know I was the one that was tweaking.” It transforms into a plea for a second chance as his high register echoes.

Earlier this year, he garnered a JUNO Awards nomination in the category “Traditional R&B/Soul Recording of the Year” for his Real World EP. He was also nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the 2023 Juno Awards and joined NAV on his NEVER:SLEEP 23-city US & Canada Tour directly supporting alongside rapper SoFaygo.

Stay tuned for more music from RealestK coming soon.

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R&B sensation VEDO has just released his new single “Your Love Is All I Need”. This is the second single from his upcoming album “Next Chapter”.

The song is a mesmerizing ode to unconditional love and authenticity. It is a poignant testament to the power of love in its purest form – unadorned, unfiltered, and undeniably real. Speaking about the inspiration behind the single, VEDO shares,

“This song is about reassurance, letting you know that I don’t need the facades. You don’t have to be anything you’re not. I love you for you. I fell in love with the imperfect you, not the perfect you. As long as I have your love. That’s all I need.”

“Next Chapter” is VEDO’s eighth studio album overall and is slated for release on May 17th, 2024 via Empire. The album promises to offer a compelling glimpse into VEDO’s artistic evolution, featuring a diverse array of songs that continue to showcase his unparalleled talent as a vocalist and songwriter but most importantly as VEDO the husband.

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Aussie-South African R&B powerhouse Shanae has just released her new EP “reset” via Varick St. The project weaves tales of love and longing through her soulful voice.

She has also unveiled the music video for her song “favourite song” which you can watch below.

“reset” serves as a testament to Shanae’s evolution as an artist, offering listeners a deeply personal and introspective glimpse into her journey of self-discovery and growth.

Shanae’s “reset” is a bold declaration of her artistic liberation, presenting a collection of tracks that delve into love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of personal truth. This EP is a mosaic of emotional landscapes, illustrating Shanae’s journey through the complexities of the human heart and her determination to craft beauty from the fragments. “reset” is Shanae’s open letter to the world, revealing her journey through the ebbs and flows of human emotion, and her capacity to find harmony within chaos.

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Emerging 22 year old R&B phenom Genia has just released her awaited mixtape “4 AM In The Ville” via Def Jam Recordings.

The project draws listeners into her embrace. She processes regrets on “Just Fine,” flaunting her dynamic range and urging, “Turn it up.” Meanwhile, “Dear Life” tempers prominent electric guitar with ethereal piano as she ponders relationship ups and downs. Her high register echoes as she laments, “You don’t know how to love.”

This follows off her previous release earlier in 2024 with “Like That.” Another gift to fans was a stunning cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams.”

Genia has spent a lifetime using music as a form of therapy.

“I feel like I make music for everybody. But mainly for women to feel badass. I wanna feel like I have the power. I wanna feel like I’m that bitch. That was kind of my thing: to make bad bitch music, but also to make vulnerable music, almost like somebody’s reading my diary. If only one person finds peace in my music then I know I’ve done my job.”

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South London bred emerging R&B sensation Jaz Karis has just released her new single “Nice Girls” featuring Mahalia via MNRK Music Group.

In “Nice Girls,” Jaz and Mahalia explore the vulnerable honesty that comes in the wake of a breakup. Jaz shares about the song:

“This song is about karma. This song is about how it feels now being on the other side of the story & why good girls never win. A collaboration of two hurt lover girls – I love this song so much because everyone has felt like this at some point.”

Mahalia goes on to add about the collaboration:

“I have been a lover of Jaz’s music for so long that I still can’t believe we didn’t have a song together until now. When she sent me ‘Nice Girls’, I knew immediately that it would be the perfect one to duet on. It’s a moment for two women to share the pain over a lost love. I couldn’t be happier to be a part of this record and am honored to have been asked.”

This is the follow up single from Jaz Karis to her previous single “Met You At A Bar” featuring Tone Stith.

In case you missed it, we also recently caught up with Jaz for an interview.

Stay tuned for more news from Jaz in 2024!

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R&B sensation Lucky Daye returns with the release of his new single “HERicane”. You can listen to the new song as well as check out a live performance video of it below.

“HERicane” was produced by by Lucky Daye’s longtime collaborator D’Mile. The song was co-written by Daye, D’Mile, Mike “Hunnid”McGregor, Frank Nitty and Dustin “Dab” Bowie. Lucky Daye adds about the song:

“This song is about being grounded in a chaotic relationship. It’s important for people to be reminded that it’s a good time to be yourself and shine. Just be grounded and fierce in who you are.”

This is the first new music from him in 2024, and first offering since his single “That’s You” last year.

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Musical icon Pharrell has just released the surprise new album “Black Yacht Rock Vol. 1” under the moniker Virginia.

The project can be accessed and downloaded exclusively via the link above.

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R&B legend Keith Sweat has just released the visual for his latest single “Lay You Down”.

The new song released during February and was written by Keith and produced by Wirlie Morris.

This is the first new single from Keith Sweat since he released the single “Can’t Nobody” with Raheem DeVaughn in 2021.

His last album was “Playing For Keeps” in 2018.

Currently, Keith Sweat is performing shows for his “Make It Last Forever” 35th Anniversary Tour.

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Singer/songwriter Sebastian Mikael has just returned with his latest musical offering, the new EP “Paradigm Shift”.

The project takes fans on a musical journey showcasing Mikael’s continued evolution as an artist. The EP includes appearances from Emmavie and Theophonixx. Reflecting on the meaning behind PARADIGM SHIFT, Mikael shares,

“If you change your thoughts, you change your life. PARADIGM SHIFT represents a change of perspective. Your thought-life shapes your reality, so be careful what you allow to enter your mind.”

This is the follow up to his most recently released EP “Phileo” from 2022.

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