RUBEN STUDDARD JOINS the growing roster at srg-ILS…

The SRG/ILS Group has proudly welcomed R&B crooner Ruben Studdard! Ruben joins the other music icons on the SRG/ILS roster including Chaka Khan, Brian McKnight, Angie Stone, Erica Campbell, and many others. Ruben is currently wrapping up production on his new album with producer and song writer Balewa Muhammad (Jaheim, Angie Stone, Dave Hollister, Ciara) at the helm. The new album will arrive this summer!

I am truly excited to join a label that is always looking out for their artists and making sure that whatever they release, its great music that is impactful to the culture. After partnering with veteran songwriter and producer, Balewa Muhammad and Executive Producer, Walter W. Millsap, I just knew that finding the right home for me was key and I am happy to be here, and I am ready to rock and roll with Claude Villani and the entire SRG/ILS team!” – Ruben Studdard

Working with Ruben, I just knew that we needed the right partnership, and with all the buzz that the SRG/ILS Group has been getting on making sure that legacy artists in the R&B space still had a voice, it was only right for us to meet with them and speak about Ruben joining the family.” – Balewa Muhammad, Producer.

Ruben is a perfect fit for SRG/ILS. He is incredibly talented and always working. We are excited about the partnership and ready to help him continue his amazing career.” – Claude Villani, CEO, The SRG/ILS Group

Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter, MC and Activist, MUMU FRESH Returns With New Single, "FIND MY WAY BACK"

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, MC, and activist, MAIMOUNA YOUSSEF (AKA MUMU FRESH). has returned with her new single, "FIND MY WAY BACK," and it’s available on all streaming and digital platforms now, via the SPARTA/Music Matters Entertainment label imprint.

"FIND MY WAY BACK," is the first single from MUMU's upcoming fourth studio album, "A Healing," to be released later this summer. The song was written by Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh and produced by Vidal Davis and Vidal Marcelo Davis Jr. The inspiring head-bopping catchy song, "Find My Way Back" is about that moment when you realize that you've allowed something to take you off your path and distract you from your purpose and you don't know exactly how yet, but you are determined to find your way back to your happy place.

"This song is the pep talk you must give yourself to get back on track. Maybe it's that relationship that started out simple and sweet but then somehow became way too dramatic or toxic and without you even realizing it, you lost your balance, your self esteem took a major hit, and somehow you forgot who you were and what your value was,... without even realizing it, you allowed this situation to get you way off course," mentions Mumu. "Or Maybe it's that job you took for a summer to hold you down while you were waiting on your big career break and now that summer has become 5 years and now it's starting to consume your life and become your identity. What you thought was a harmless gig to help you pursue your dreams has taken you further away from your goals than you ever imagined it would," she adds.

(AUDIO LINK) "FIND MY WAY BACK" by MUMU FRESH

Music industry veteran & public relations specialist, ra-fael blanco, is named svp of media relations & communications for the srg-ils group….

New York, NY - The SRG-ILS Group (Universal Music Group/Virgin Music), proudly announces the promotion of Ra-Fael Blanco from VP of Media Relations to SVP of Media Relations and Communications for the label.

Ra-Fael will continue to oversee Public Relations and Media efforts for mega-clients, Chaka KhanBrian McKnightErica CampbellMaryMaryThe Walls GroupUB40Angie StoneRaheem DeVaughnKenny LattimoreJ. Brown and other artists on the roster. Ra-Fael will continue to report to General Manager, Michael Cusanelli and Founder/CEO Claude Villani.

With over 25 years in the entertainment industry, Ra-Fael has previously worked at Rip-It RecordsBad Boy EntertainmentLaFace RecordsMTV Networks and Nickelodeon/Noggin/The-N. He is the Founder and CEO of the one-stop PR agency, 2R's Entertainment & Media PR, a Division of The Blanco Agency.

VIVIAN GREEN ‘SPREADING THE LOVE’ with new holiday offering…

The SRG/ILS Group in partnership with Make Noise Recordings proudly presents VIVIAN GREEN's Holiday EP, "SPREAD THE LOVE", globally available now on all streaming platforms. "Spread The Love" is inspired by the BET Networks film, "Holiday Hideaway", airing on BET+ and other BET properties on Thursday, November 24th.

"SPREAD THE LOVE", is the lead single from the 5-song EP, by the same title. The song was written by Vivian Green and produced by Kwame'. "While I didn’t grow up celebrating Christmas, I’ve always loved the euphoric melodies and freedoms in the song structure of holiday music. I am a songwriter and that means I essentially should be able to write about anything. When writing “Spread the Love” I was intentional about including the three cultural holidays of the season because it hasn’t been done enough. There’s something beautiful about acknowledging different cultures in one space. I truly enjoyed assisting in helping to energize someone else’s story in the film “Holiday Hideaway”, and as bonus, I’m excited to release this EP,” mentions Vivian Green.

"Holiday Hideaway", was written, directed and produced by African-American Women and all songs were written and co-produced by Vivian Green and scored by renown songwriter-producer, Kwame'. The film stars, Camilla Winbush (The Bernie Mac Show), Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day, Kill Bill), Ella Joyce (Roc), Reggie C. Hayes(Girlfriends). The film centers around Carly Stewart (Winbush). She is the queen of holiday celebrations, but her mistletoe misstep sends her running to a Holiday Hideaway that teaches her the importance of family, forgiveness, and fighting for love.

Take a quick listen below!

Icon chaka khan readies new single, “woman like mE”, for release this friday….

Our icon herself, Chaka Khan, is in GO mode with her new single, “WOMAN LIKE ME”, which has been prepped for release globally tomorrow via the SRG-ILS Group/UMG label imprint. "WOMAN LIKE ME" was written by Gregg Pagani, Francesca Richard, and Jeffrey Anderson and produced by Gregg Pagani.

As previously shared exclusively with Billboard.com, "WOMAN LIKE ME", is Chaka Khan's first single release since signing with The SRG/ILS Group, back in early May, 2022.

Chaka Khan is a beacon of light in our industry. Her spirit and her vocals soar. It is a pleasure working with her on this next chapter and we got a hot record here.” – Claude Villani, Founder and CEO of The SRG/ILS Group.

I am very proud to be with The SRG/ILS Group, a company that is run by a real musician who understands the needs of artists that have been overlooked for years, laments Chaka Khan.

ABOUT CHAKA KHAN

Her legendary career jump started when Stevie Wonder penned the now classic “Tell Me Something Good” for Chaka when she was lead singer of the R&B, Funk band Rufus in 1974. Both the song and the album, Rags To Rufus, topped the charts, were certified Gold and won the Grammy that year for Best R&B Vocal Performance.

After six albums with Rufus nearly all of which went Gold or Platinum, in 1978 Chaka Khan started her solo career releasing the all-time classic “I’m Every Woman” (Ashford and Simpson). Produced by iconic songwriter, arranger, producer, and executive Arif Mardin, the single and the album, Chaka, cemented Chaka Kahn as a force that was about to take over popular music.

After incredible success both solo and collaborative, in 1984 Chaka released the iconic album I Feel For You. The title track, a cover of a Prince song, was a gigantic pop hit on the radio and MTV and earned Chaka her second Grammy Award as a solo artist for Best R&B Vocal Performance. Alongside being a top selling chart topper, the song made history by being the first R&B song to feature a rap which was performed by Grand Master Melle Mel. That kind of forward thinking always kept Chaka Khan one step ahead of and praised by her peers. The late, great Miles Davis often said, “She [Chaka] sings like my horn.” And the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin said, “[Chaka] is a one- of- a -kind, premier vocalist.”

Alongside the hit albums and singles, Chaka Khan has appeared on stage and screen in such standout productions as The Blue Brothers movie, The Color Purple on Broadway, and Signed, Sealed, and Delivered a musical based on the music of her friend Stevie Wonder.

In 2022 the 10-time Grammy Award winner is about to chart a new path on all fronts of her record-breaking career. Chaka is continuing her hit making and chart-topping ways as she wraps up production of new music that is both contemporary and every bit classic Chaka Khan.

MIKE PHILLIPS RELEASES SINGLE “lift every voice and sing” in honor of juneteenth…

In commemoration of this year's annual Juneteenth celebration and it’s status as an official National Holiday, it was only fitting that Mike Phillips released his rendition of this classic song. "If we truly listen to this song and take heed to the words, it can be a road map to fairness and equality, which can only lead to a better America for everyone," mentions Mike Phillips. This powerful masterpiece was written by J. Rosamond Johnson and James Weldon Johnson and produced by Hamilton Hardin and arranged by Mike Phillips and Hamilton Hardin.

In June 2020 after an incident that caused NASCAR to take a close look at themselves and the imagery that surrounds the fans and events, Mike was invited to perform the National Anthem as he has done for dozens of NBA, NFL and NHL games over the years. What they did not expect was Mike with West Byrd accompanying him on piano extending the anthem to include snippets of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” also known as the Black National Anthem at the start and end of the iconic song. This peaceful act of defiance was quickly observed by black NASCAR fans around the country and shared on social media while many other fans were left scratching their heads wondering what they had just witnessed. "When I snuck the song into the NASCAR performance of the anthem, I was kind of outraged that the executives didn't recognize it. But, it served as the perfect educational moment about the existence of the song and the importance of it and its historical context," adds Mike.

Mike’s new project will be available July 8! In the meantime, take a listen to Lift Every Voice and Sing below!

Multi-Award Winning Producer-Singer-Songwriter ATOZZIO Releases Audio and Visuals To New Single, "FEEL BETTER"….

Singer & songwriter ATOZZIO has released his smash new single, "FEEL BETTER”. The single is globally available now on all streaming and digital platforms via the MUSE GROUP label imprint.

"FEEL BETTER" was written by Atozzio “Hitwriter” Towns for 7 Year Productions and Lorenza Lennon for Big Lo Entertainment and produced by Simon Theodore Roosevelt II. "The song was inspired by having my heartbroken by the one woman that I wanted to leave the streets for. She was my everything and it was the one time that I was really in love," mentions Atozzio. "I thought she was really the one, but life goes on," he adds.

ATOZZIO is iHeart's Radio R&B Artist on The Verge for the month of June. Later this month, ATOZZIO will be making his ESSENCE Festival debut as he has been added to the growing list of performers.

3x Grammy Nominated and Stellar Award-Winning Gospel Group, THE WALLS GROUP Release New Single "CRAZY" In Anticipation of Upcoming New Album

Saturday, May 21, 2022 - ATLANTA, GA … 3x Grammy Nominated and Stellar Award-Winning Gospel Group, "THE WALLS GROUP", is baaaack, and they’ve got new music in the bag! The gospel fan-favorite has released their new single, "CRAZY", and it’s available on all streaming platforms now via the My Block Inc./SRG-ILS Group label imprint.

"CRAZY" was written by Eric Dawkins, Darrel Walls, Alic Walls, Ahjah Walls and Rhea Wallsand produced by Warryn Campbell and Justin Lyons. "CRAZY, came from finite beings not having the vocabulary to accurately describe an infinite and extraordinary being. What else could you call a move of God? He leaves us completely floored most times. He’ll tell you to go where no one else can or will. He’ll tell you to say something that may seem out of order, or do something that nobody, including you, will understand at the time. All for his intended purpose and design, and it always works out for the good of them who love God and are called according to His purpose. That’s "crazy"!," mentions The Walls Group.

"CRAZY." is the lead single lifted from THE WALLS GROUP upcoming album, due August 26th, 2022.

we’ve added the new single, “CRAZY”, below for your listening pleasure! Tag back in a message to let us know what ya think! Who knows, they just may see your response!!! 🎶

THE QUEEN! THE ICON! THE LEGEND, CHAKA KHAN SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH Srg/ils, prepS new music for summer…..

Cleveland, OH - May 19, 2022 … OK, faithful readers, y’all know I’m falling out of my seat with excitement on this story!! The Queen, The Legend, Chaka Khan has joined in collaboration with SRG/ILS to release new music this summer!

The SRG/ILS group is honored to announce a new collaboration with one of the most iconic and recognizable voices in American music, Chaka Khan! A singer, songwriter, actor, and activist, Chaka Khan is one of the world’s most gifted and celebrated musicians the world has ever known. Impacting almost every popular musical genre and having sold an estimated 70 million records, Chaka Khan has influenced generations of recording artists.

Chaka Khan is a beacon of light in our industry. Her spirit and her vocals soar. It is a pleasure working with her on this next chapter and we got a hot record here.” – Claude Villani, Founder and CEO of The SRG/ILS Group.

I am very proud to be with The SRG/ILS Group, a company that is run by a real musician who understands the needs of artists that have been overlooked for years.” Chaka Khan

Her legendary career jump started when Stevie Wonder penned the now classic “Tell Me Something Good” for Chaka when she was lead singer of the R&B, Funk band Rufus in 1974. Both the song and the album, Rags To Rufus, topped the charts, were certified Gold and won the Grammy that year for Best R&B Vocal Performance.

After six albums with Rufus nearly all of which went Gold or Platinum, in 1978 Chaka Khan started her solo career releasing the all-time classic “I’m Every Woman” (Ashford and Simpson). Produced by iconic songwriter, arranger, producer, and executive Arif Mardin, the single and the album, Chaka, cemented Chaka Kahn as a force that was about to take over popular music.

After incredible success both solo and collaborative, in 1984 Chaka released the iconic album I Feel For You. The title track, a cover of a Prince song, was a gigantic pop hit on the radio and MTV and earned Chaka her second Grammy Award as a solo artist for Best R&B Vocal Performance. Alongside being a top selling chart topper, the song made history by being the first R&B song to feature a rap which was performed by Grand Master Melle Mel. That kind of forward thinking always kept Chaka Khan one step ahead of and praised by her peers. The late, great Miles Davis often said, “She [Chaka] sings like my horn.” And the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin said, “[Chaka] is a one- of- a -kind, premier vocalist.”

Alongside the hit albums and singles, Chaka Khan has appeared on stage and screen in such standout productions as The Blue Brothers movie, The Color Purple on Broadway, and Signed, Sealed, and Delivered a musical based on the music of her friend Stevie Wonder.

In 2022 the 10-time Grammy Award winner is about to chart a new path on all fronts of her record-breaking career. Chaka is continuing her hit making and chart-topping ways as she wraps up production of new music that is both contemporary and every bit classic Chaka Khan.

Billboard Chart-topping Singer-Songwriter J. BROWN Releases New Single, "MY QUEEN" In Anticipation of His Debut Album Release, "CHAPTER & VERSE"…

Billboard chart-topping Singer and Songwriter J. Brown is all set to go with his long-awaited debut album, aptly titled “Chapter & Verse”.

in anticipation of the upcoming May 20 release, Brown has released the single “My Queen”. "My Queen", is the latest song to be released from the, "Chapter & Verse".. The album will be globally released  via the Mocha Music/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. "Chapter & Verse" is available for pre-orders now, here.

My Queen, is about celebrating the woman in a man’s life and reminding her that she is his everything to him. She holds him down through the good and bad and he wants her to know. Behind every great man, there is a great queen that makes that man feel special and we wanted to capture on this song,” mentions J. Brown. "My Queen" was written by Carvin HagginsThomas "TC" ClayJohnnie (Smurf) SmithDarrell RobinsonRayfield HollomanAaron Draper and Dewayne Moore and produced by Carvin Haggins and Johnnie (Smurf) Smith.

Another banger from J. Brown’s forthcoming album is the Billboard Magazine chart-topping single, "Don’t Rush" by J. Brown featuring Tank as its the #20 R&B Song in the country this week, according to Billboard.com. This marks J. Brown’s 5th Top 20 Billboard R&B song in the last 3 years. "Don’t Rush", was written by Tank and Travis Bruce and produced by Brian Vincent Bates. "When Tank called me and said he had a record that would be perfect for us to do, there was no doubt in my mind that I had to do it. This was the chance I had been waiting for to work with my idol," he shares. "Tank is my absolute favorite artist and this was a dream come true to be in the studio with him again. Don't Rush spoke to both of us as its a sexy sensual song that we thought women around the world would love to hear from us,"

Back in April, J. Brown teased music lovers with the release of the visuals for "Simpin'" to rave reviews. "Simpin’'" was written by written and produced by Jake Krumm and Jared Krumm. "I fell in love with this track the moment I heard it," mentions J. Brown. "The thought of telling your lady or man that you miss them in a somewhat slang kind of word, would make them chuckle and make them miss you too and it reminds you that missing someone is the same in any language," he adds. The music video was directed by Haitianev.

Below, you’ll find an audio link for J. Brown’s single, “My Queen”…

Be sure to visit Www.jbrownmusiconly.com for more music, news, and updates on J. Brown!

ABOUT J. BROWN 
Detroit native, J. Brown, has cultivated a unique sound that continues to shock the world! Brown began his musical career at the age of eight years old with the help of his mother. She encouraged him to join the church choir and after years of singing, Brown’s passion grew. His outstanding vocal talents stood out from the rest to where he was offered to regularly perform at the Pistons and Lions games in his home city. Brown's voice opened doors that he could never have fathomed. When he graduated from high school he was granted a full academic scholarship to Grambling State University. This is where his passion for music became his profession!

Brown was exposed to a variation of music such as Bell Biv Devoe, Jon. B, Mint Condition, Brian McKnight, Usher, Jay-Z, Jimi Hendrix, Nas and Sting which helped him during his creative process. After college, Brown signed with Universal Republic Records, and released ‘Imma Love You Right’ and ‘Sex On My Money ft. Gucci Mane. This led to Brown creating his own top ten UAC Billboard hits “Give It 2 U”, “Sunrise Sunset”, “Moon” and “Vibe”. The evolution of J. Brown continues.

As of January 2022, J. Brown joined the Sono Recording Group (SRG/ILS) (UMG). This year, Brown is bringing a new sound to SRG/ILS and is not holding back. “I want to bring back music that will ultimately make people fall back in love. I want to take fans to a musical realm where love is light and fun. I want people to say, ‘This guy has music that is not only good, but timeless!” - J. Brown

Brown's upcoming single “Simpin’” embodies that timeless essence. “Everyone has been there… “Simpin’” for someone. This song is colorless, ageless and most importantly relatable!” Brown's debut album, “Chapter & Verse” is to be released on May 20h, 2022. Brown’s feel good music will take the world by storm. “Let’s get back to the real love and the music that really matters and means something.”- J.Brown

UBC-TV TO BROADCAST FLINT MONARCH GWBA GAMES….

UBC-TV, the fastest-growing global, urban lifestyle network in the world, will soon begin broadcasting Flint Monarchs women’s basketball games on its 24-hour channel in Video-On-Demand (VOD) and Pay-Per-View (PPV) formats. This rollout of Global Women’s Basketball Association (GWBA) game coverage brings UBC-TV into the realm of televised sports, and all the action comes right to your TV or device of your choice! After this initial season of Flint Monarchs games (plus the GWBA playoffs and Championships), more of the league's teams will join the UBC-TV Sports lineup in seasons to follow. GWBA owner Sonya Nichols and Flint Monarchs owner Drey Wynn are “excited and thrilled” to partner with UBC-TV and share all the hardwood excitement with the network’s viewers, whenever and wherever they want it!


The GWBA, a professional women’s basketball league, features teams all across the USA and abroad. Founded in 2016 by Chicagoan Sonya Nichols, who was herself a player at James Madison University on the women’s basketball team, the league seeks to “exemplify quality by adhering to our mission of excellence, unity, and character. Everyone within the GWBA embraces the pieces of togetherness and equality”, according to their mission statement. With an emphasis on having international teams, so women from around the world can compete with US teams here at home, the GWBA is transcending borders and cultures to uplift women’s sports, and share the love of the game with one and all.


UBC-TV continues to march forward as the premier urban entertainment network in today’s marketplace, making major strides that mark the platform as an industry leader.  Recently, UBC-TVsigned a partnership with Glewed TV, expanding its reach across multiple streaming platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, and Fire TV. Soon, people around the globe will have access to a wide-ranging experience second to none in the online entertainment world. UBC-TV has also rolled out UB Social, a network-related social media platform that brings viewers, content creators, network stars and sponsors together. Also, please stay tuned for more platform announcements coming soon.


 For more about the GWBA, you can check out their website here. You can also follow all the newest content and happenings at UBC-TV here.

R&B KING ‘RAHEEM DEVAUGHN’ IS BACK WITH NEW SINGLE….

R&B singer, songwriter, producer, and music executive Raheem DeVaughn is back with a new single, and new album for the masses!

"IF I DON'T" is the latest single release from the upcoming album, "RAHEEM DEVAUGHN PRESENTS FROM LUST TILL DAWN", releasing globally on May 6th, via the New Era Soul/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The album is available for pre-orders now via "Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn".

"IF I DON'T" was written by Raheem DeVaughn and produced by Tim Kelley. "The inspiration behind the song came after having numerous conversations with Black women and I realized that they want to be recognized for how they show up in relationships," mentions Raheem. "If I Don't is an introspective record that speaks for women in the third person regarding how they want to be recognized and appreciated by the man in their life," he adds.

I want to be known and have a name for being a contributor to the culture of R&B and soul music,” flatly states R&B lovers’ very own “the Love King,” while clarifying the inspiration behind his soon-to-be-released, stylistically diverse, multi-artist Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn set, “not just though my music but it could be through my penmanship, through songs that I write or artists I’ve discovered…not only in the D.C. area, but artists from different parts of the country and the world.” Dependably a “man of his word” often known to practice what he preaches, Raheem’s musically rich “R&B radio show-meets-summer-cookout-mixtape”-themed LP does just that, featuring collaborating artists from his own music tribe (jazz-hop poet/vocalist Wes Felton, R&B-jazz-hip-hop producer/musician Bee Boy$oul, DeVaughn’s tour band Attinshun, alternative soul-rock stylist YahZarah), two promising discoveries encountered via social media (Houston-bred vocalist Brendalynn McKinney, newcomer/Atlanta siren Kristina Ray), a returning 90s song stylist on the comeback (sultry neo-soulstress Grenique) and up-and-coming recording artists Raheem genuinely came across as a music lover himself (singer-rapper 704 Bravo; song stylist Georgia Reign).

A few of the artists are people I met through social media and became a fan of what they do,” divulges Raheem of the eclectic mix of music artists featured on Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn. “I [technically] met Brendalynn McKninney through Instagram. I met [704] Bravo in Charlotte at a rehearsal space when I was preparing to go out on tour with Ledisi and Leela James. Attinshun is a group that is actually my band. Georgia Reign’s `Wait On Me’ has been out for a little bit; I feel like it deserved attention. I just want to share my platform for those people who develop soul and R&B…artists and voices that I’m fond of that are new. Or maybe they’re voices that you haven’t heard in a minute. I [just] always wanted to be able to do that.”

Of course, you know we’ve got the new single below for your listening pleasure! Check it out!

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J BROWN LANDS TOP 20 with new single, don’t rush, feat. Tank…..

J. Brown is back with his new single, “DON’T RUSH”, and not only is it a banger, but it’s comes in immediately on the R&B charts! Slam dunk, right?

"DON'T RUSH" by J. BROWN featuring TANK is the #20 R&B Song in the country this week, according to Billboard.com. This marks J. BROWN's 5th Top 20 Billboard R&B song in the last 3 years.

"I am beyond thrilled to know that my new song, "Don't Rush", featuring my musical idol, TANK on it, is a Top 20 single," mentions J. Brown. "To think that this is my 5th Top 20 song of my career is proof that dreams can come true, and I do not have enough words to thank everyone involved, from radio, to magazines, bloggers, to my fans, to listeners around the world and of course to my team and Tank," he adds.

"DON'T RUSH", was written by TANK and Travis Bruce and produced by Brian Vincent Bates. "When Tank called me and said he had a record that would be perfect for us to do, there was no doubt in my mind that I had to do it. This was the chance I had been waiting for to work with my idol," mentions J. Brown. "Tank is my absolute favorite artist and this was a dream come true to be in the studio with him again. Don't Rush spoke to both of us as its a sexy sensual song that we thought women around the world would love to hear from us," he adds.

"DON'T RUSH" is the official lead single from J. BROWN's forthcoming debut studio album, "CHAPTER & VERSE", globally available on May 20th, via the Mocha Music/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The album will be available for pre-orders on May 6th. 

A few weeks ago, J. BROWN teased music lovers with the release of the "Simpin'" single to rave reviews. This is J. BROWN's first project after recently being signed to a recording contract with the SRG/ILS Group.

Take a listen to “DON’T RUSH” below!

Billboard Magazine Chart-topping Singer-Songwriter, LEVELLE, Celebrates The Release of His Much Anticipated Album, "My Journey Continues"….

Char-topping R&B artist Levelle is properly celebrating the release of his much-anticipated album, “MY JOURNEY CONTINUES”!

"MY JOURNEY CONTINUES", is globally available now, via the SRG-ILS Group label imprint. Last week, LeVelle released the music video to his latest single, "DON'T PLAY WITH LOVE" to rave reviews.

"DON'T PLAY WITH LOVE" was written by LeVelle Browning and James Champion and produced by Brandon Black. "The song is inspired by heartbreak and pain and knowing what true love should be," mentions LeVelle. "Playing with love will make you miss out on the real love," he adds.

LEVELLE recently released the remix and music video to the chart-topping single, "FELL IN LOVE (REMIX)" featuring Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, Anthony Hamilton. The original rendition of "Fell In Love" peaked on Billboard Magazine's Adult R&B chart at #4. “Fell in Love (Remix)” is a new-age R&B single that celebrates and embraces the emotions surrounding strong relationships and new love. This soulful rendition is reminiscent of music that brought couples together. The two collaborated on this track that is inspired by the genuine feelings and Infatuation that gives way to purposeful and life-changing love. The feel-good music video was directed by Terrance Crowley (T. Crowley).

LEVELLE is currently on the road as a special guest on "The Night Tour" featuring MaxwellJOE and Anthony Hamilton
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R&B DUO RUFF ENDZ BACK WITH NEW SINGLE, “YOUR BODY”, FEATURING KRAYZIE BONE….

Chart-topping R&B duo Ruff Endz are back with their new single, “Your Body”, featuring Bone Thugs-N-Harmony rapper Krayzie Bone.

"YOUR BODY" is the latest offering from the group's recently released 5th studio album, "REBIRTH". The single was written by Ruff Endz and Krayzie Bone and produced by David Chance"Your Body", came from an idea we had to write a song that shines light on the women who work so hard to maintain their appearance. This woman takes the kids to school, works hard at her job, cooks, cleans, and still finds the time to go to the gym and keep herself up," mentions David Chance.

The music video for "YOUR BODY" was directed by David Chance and Michael Chance. "We are fascinated by this woman's strength, confidence, beauty, and of course her curves. The song is an expression of our admiration to all women who do so much and wear so many hats but haven't stopped loving themselves," adds Dante Jordan.

RUFF ENDZ's latest album release, "REBIRTH" debuted at #3 on the iTunes R&B charts. Since the release of the album they have released the singles, "Be The One", "Party Over Here", "Only One I See" and stay tuned for the "Congratulations" music video that is soon to be released.

Take a look at the new video below…

RAHEEM DEVAUGHN HEATS UP “NEW MUSIC FRIDAYS” WITH NEW ARTIST GEORGIA REIGN…..


it’s NEW MUSIC FRIDAY and Raheem DEVAUGHN is bringing the HEAT with new artist Georgia Reign! Together, they present to you.. “Wait On Me” parts 1 and 2!

"WAIT ON ME" (Part 1) was produced by Marcus "Churchboi Askew" and written by Meshawn JonesJustin Norvell CrowderVurdell "Vscript" Muller and "WAIT ON ME" (Part 2) was co-written by Raheem DeVaughn. "WAIT ON ME" (Part 2) featuring Raheem DeVaughn is available now on all platforms, via the New Era Soul Records/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The song will also be featured on the upcoming album, "Raheem DeVaughn Presents, From Lust Till Dawn", globally available on May 6th, and available for pre-orders now.

"Wait On Me" (Part 1), was inspired by the love and appreciation that I have for 90's R&B and I wanted to reintroduce the new generation to my version of the Donell Jones classic, "Where I Wanna Be", mentions Georgia. The visuals were were exclusively premiered on ThisIsRnB.com and directed by DNA Videos. On "Wait On Me" (Part 2) featuring Raheem DeVaughn, "I just wanted someone who would show up and give me that old R&B vibe, but still talk his shit in a modern way...and that is Raheem ," she adds. "You never know what Part 3 and Part 4 might bring to the masses," Georgia chuckles.

Take a listen to the new tracks below!

ABOUT GEORGIA REIGN
Georgia Reign, born in Atlanta, GA, was raised by a single mother as the oldest of four children. Georgia’s performing skills were fostered early starting from age 6, singing and winning a school talent show in the 2nd grade, while drawn to dance from grade 3 via exposure to ballet, modern, jazz and hip-hop rhythmic forms. Becoming a true performing prodigy by age 12, Georgia was professionally discovered at a local dance contest she won by twisting a challenging down south dance while on skating wheels. She instantly began working as a companion stage dancer for many Atlanta artists. Over the next few years, Georgia’s young dance career flourished, touring the world at age 15 with Bobby Valentino on the BET sponsored “Scream Tour IV” and performing various dates with renowned artist Bobby Brown and yet still graduating early from a college preparatory academy at 16.

While genuinely passionate about dancing, Georgia’s mom constantly pushed her toward singing ultimately leading Georgia to join a promising girl group. Singing with this group would lead to her working closely with the legendary songwriter Babyface. As fate would have it she would take center stage as a front vocalist of the group, putting together her debut album. From these sessions, a friendship with 3-time Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer Adonis Shropshire was born. Deciding the group ultimately was not for her; she took the experience and set out on a solo career. One of the unforeseen “blessings in disguise” was that Adonis recognized her standout talents and rejoined with Georgia as a collaborator on her career soon after the group split. This friendship caused the two to land a Grammy Nomination for the song 2012 on Chris Brown’s Fortune album. During previous recording sessions, Georgia was introduced to Raheem DeVaughn. Raheem became extremely impressed with Georgia’s rich alto-infused vocal ability, fiery spunky energy and tremendously strong work ethic; feeling within her there was an untapped potential for superstardom. What was immediately evident was her talent for telling a story in a way that only she could. Later Georgia would go on to sign to multi-platinum, award winning artist, Neyo as an artist and songwriter. In her songwriting there is a truthfulness and attitude that breathes “struggle and triumph”, and for her, at a very young age. Georgia’s attitude is personified by the “Virgo” in her of beauty and intelligence, a quick-witted complete woman who exerts her female independence with determination and tenacity. A lover of tattoos, one of her pieces of art is quoted from her biggest musical influencer, Michael Jackson, “I’m never pleased with anything, I’m a perfectionist. It is part of who I am.” Georgia Reign’s list of those who inspire her also include TLC, 112, Jagged Edge, Outkast, Lil Kim, and Kanye West

Utilizing her rich Atlanta, GA accent, she allows passion to pour out of every note that she hits to complement her lyrical directness. Reflecting back to her name, Georgia Reign’s style is just that. She encompasses the best of everything that Atlanta, GA is. One look at Georgia reveals a super sultry beauty coated by smooth blended mahogany skin shaped over an athletically built body that aides in an unbridled power of movement and voice. Georgia exudes red-hot sexiness with a fashion style of thigh-high boots, platform heels, bad ass kicks, curvy accentuating jeans and bold, daring hairstyles to boot. If this storied beginning is any indication of what is to come, then I think it would be accurate to say that in this case we can’t wait for the “REIGN”.

Russell taylor ( @RSoulstar ) drops remixes of cherry….

It was just months ago that Singer and Songwriter Russell Taylor delivered the lead single, “Cherry”, from his “Magic” EP! He’s now hand-delivering two fire remixes of that single for your listening pleasure.

"Cherry" was produced by Russell Taylor and B. Fischer and co-written by Will Boston. The (2) ready-for-spring mixes includes the "Jay.Soul Remixxx" and the "Salah Ananse Mix". “We have all had that special kind of “love” that is no good for us; but we keep going back because it feels so damn good. Team-make it sweet, and make it hurt! Cherry is for us, it’s our anthem!,” mentions Russell Taylor.

The Joy.Soul RemiXXX, was produced by Amsterdam based producer/composer and he gave "CHERRY" a hip-hop spin with accentuated horns, bluesy guitar riffs, funky drums, and 808's that'll vibrate your core. The Salah Ananse Mix, was produced by Atlanta based producer who turned "CHERRY" into a Spring inspired extended house track with slowed down vocals and immersive instrumental breaks that enable you to groove.

take a listen below….

INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR SAXOPHONIST MIKE PHILLIPS [ @Mike_Phillips ] RELEASES NEW SINGLE, plans summer release…

Internationally renowned award-winning Saxophonist, MIKE PHILLIPS, has released his new single, “CITY LIGHTS’, in preparation of his upcoming summer release

"CITY LIGHTS" was written by Claude Villani and produced by Hamilton Hardin. "I had the melody for City Lights in my head for years and one day I played it for Mike and he really connected with it and well, the rest is history," mentions Claude Villani. "It always reminds me of a summer day when I hear it," he adds. "The CEO of SRG who is a musician and who went to Berklee College of Music and who takes music seriously, has a keen understanding and love for music and I’m honored to take a song that he wrote over 40 years ago and bring it to life with the assistance of producer Hamilton Hardin," shares Mike Phillips.

"CITY LIGHTS" is globally available now on all platforms, via the SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The single is lifted from Mike Phillips upcoming new album, due later this Summer.

FAMED DJ KAY SLAY REPORTEDLY LOSES BATTLE WITH COVID-19

April 18, 2022 - It is currently being reported that Fames DJ & Producer DJ Kay Slay has lost his battle with Covid-19. Slay has been hospitalized with the disease since December 2021. There had been several reports over the past few months regarding his recovery. It was initially thought he would make a full recovery; however, he unfortunately passed away this past weekend.

our condolences are definitely with family, friends, and loved ones.

Cleveland Rappers Caine & Mookie Motonio Drop Visuals for “Background” feat. Three Six ‘ Mafia alum DJ Paul…

It’s a union that is epic in every sense. On the heels of Bone Thugs N Harmony’s recent Verzuz battle with Memphis’ own Three Six Mafia, The Life rappers Caine & Mookie Motonio have joined forces on the single “Background”, which also features “Mafia” alum DJ Paul. It’s a show of unity in every sense, especially when so Many still aim to capitalize from perceived beef and drama. The look is nothing short of epic, and both Caine and Motonio shine bright in the clip, which you can watch below!.

“Background” is available now for download on all streaming platforms!