JP Cooper Releases Uplifting New Single Little Bit Of Love
JP Cooper releases uplifting new single 'Little Bit Of Love' via Island Records, tackling loneliness with his signature soul-electronic sound....
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Betty Wright, Soul and R&B Singer, Dies at 66
Soul and R&B legend Betty Wright died at 66 from cancer in Miami. Best known for her hit 'Clean Up Woman' and Grammy-winning 'Where Is...
Philmon Lee Launches Debut Singles Memories and Sunflower
LaGrange, GA artist Philmon Lee debuts with singles 'Memories' and 'Sunflower (I Refuse To Die)' on Epic Records, showcasing his soulful voice and bluesy style....
R&B Icon Betty Wright Passes Away on Mother’s Day at 66
Legendary R&B singer Betty Wright, known for hits like 'Clean Up Woman,' passed away on Mother's Day at age 66. The Miami-based icon was a...
Dennis Edwards, Former Temptation, Dies Before Birthday
Former Temptations lead singer Dennis Edwards died from meningitis complications at age 74, just one day before his 75th birthday....
Benztown Audio Tribute: Soul Icon Bill Withers Dies at 81
Soul icon Bill Withers, known for timeless hits like "Lean On Me" and "Ain't No Sunshine," died at 81 from heart complications. Benztown created an...
R&B Singer Vesta Williams Found Dead at 53
R&B singer Vesta Williams, best known for her 1988 hit 'Congratulations,' was found dead at age 53 in a California hotel room. The beloved vocalist...
Betty Wright’s Legacy Celebrated in Upcoming Unsung Episode
Betty Wright's incredible career is featured in an upcoming Unsung episode on TV One, celebrating the legendary R&B singer behind the hit 'Clean Up Woman.'...
ABKCO Honors Bobby Womack with Lyric Videos for His Classics
ABKCO honors Bobby Womack's 76th birthday with official lyric videos for four classics from his 1981 album The Poet, including 'So Many Sides of You'...
Questlove Directs Harlem Cultural Fest Documentary
Questlove will direct his first documentary about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, featuring never-before-seen footage of Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and more....
Tamia’s “Someday at Christmas” Holiday Release
Six-time GRAMMY nominee Tamia releases her soulful rendition of the holiday classic 'Someday At Christmas,' originally by Stevie Wonder....
Sam Cooke 90th Birthday Collection
ABKCO celebrates Sam Cooke's 90th birthday with The Complete Keen Years, a 5-disc remastered collection spanning 1957-1960. Features 65 tracks including his groundbreaking hit "You...
Alexander O’Neal: My Gift To You
Alexander O'Neal's 1988 Christmas album My Gift To You brought fresh soul holiday music to the '80s scene. Produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis,...
The Undeniable Top Black Female Singers of All Time
Exploring the legendary black female singers who shaped music history, from Whitney Houston and Aretha Franklin to Mariah Carey and Patti LaBelle....
Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On Live Album
Marvin Gaye's legendary 1972 Kennedy Center concert featuring his complete What's Going On album gets its first standalone release on vinyl and CD this October....
Ray Charles’ Modern Sounds Remastered, Celebrated by Critics
Ray Charles' groundbreaking 1962 album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music gets remastered treatment from Concord Records to critical acclaim. The album broke racial...
Gospel Roots of Rock and Soul Music
New radio documentary explores how black gospel music served as the foundation for rock and soul. Hosted by CeCe Winans, it airs during Black History...
Aretha Franklin Celebration of Life on WORD Network
The WORD Network will air Aretha Franklin's complete celebration of life service uninterrupted on August 31st at 10am EST from Greater Grace Temple....
Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, Passes Away at 76 in Detroit
Aretha Franklin, the legendary Queen of Soul, passed away at 76 in Detroit from pancreatic cancer. The first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll...
Anita Baker Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at BET
R&B legend Anita Baker will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 BET Awards. The Grammy-winning artist with eight awards and seven platinum albums...
Patti LaBelle Defends Luther Vandross
Patti LaBelle faces criticism for revealing Luther Vandross was gay, but defends her decision as helping the black LGBTQ community heal....
12 of the Greatest Black Christmas Songs of All Time
Discover 12 timeless Black Christmas songs featuring James Brown, Nancy Wilson, Nat King Cole, and other soul legends who created unforgettable holiday classics....
Minnie Riperton’s 70th Birthday Deluxe Album
UMe releases Perfect Angel: Deluxe Edition celebrating Minnie Riperton's 70th birthday, featuring her classic hit 'Lovin' You' and revealing Stevie Wonder's extensive collaboration on the...
Andra Day Releases Stand Up For Something
Andra Day releases "Stand Up For Something" featuring Common for the Marshall film soundtrack. The powerful anthem was written by Diane Warren for the Thurgood...
102.9 KBLX presents the 20th Anniversary Stone Soul Concert
102.9 KBLX celebrates 20 years of Stone Soul Concert with a two-day Memorial Day Weekend event featuring Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan, and more....