R&B songstress H.E.E. quietly released new music on Friday. The singer joins forces with rapper YG on the tender “Slide”, which finds the two trading sultry verses one-upping their love for one another. “Slide” wasn’t the only track that featured a guest appearance from YG. The Compton native also collaborated with Tyla Yaweh on the single “I Think I Love Her.” Listen to “Slide” below.

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Artist Julius Dubose, known professionally as A Boggie Wit Da Hoodie, is an American rapper/singer/songwriter from New York City. Dubose began his musical career in 2015 when he and fellow rapper Quincy “QP” Acheampong formed the label Highbridge and set up a home studio. In February 2016, Dubose released his debut mixtape “Artist.” On May 18, 2016, Dubose released the collaborative project “Highbridge The Label: The Takeover Vol. 1” with Don Q. In July 2016, Dubose signed a recording contract with Atlantic Records. On September 29, 2017, Dubose released his full length debut album “The Bigger Artist.” The album featured special guest appearances by Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Kodak Black, 21 Savage, PnB Rock and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Dubose released his sophomore effort “Hoodie SZN” on December 21, 2018.

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Ruby Black is a rising alternative R&B band that’s making a name for themselves after working behind the scenes for several years.

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Singer/songwriter/producer/musician Patrice Rushen 65

Singer John Royce “Johnny” Mathis 84

Singer Emily “Cissy” Houston 86

DJ/producer Marlon “DJ Marley Marl” Williams 57

Remembering singer Franklin Joseph “Frankie” Lymon (September 30, 1942-February 27, 1968-Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers)

Baltimore, MD native J Soul is a talented singer/songwriter/producer. He’s released several albums that have perfectly blended soul and hip hop. He’s collaborated with Eric Roberson, Natalie Stewart, W. Ellington Felton and Carol Riddick. Now, he returns with yet another collaboration, this time with neo-soul star Sy Smith titled “Shine.” “Shine” is the lead single from J Soul’s forthcoming album “The Nuetronic Suite”, slated for release this fall. The track shows that J Soul knows how to pair an arrangement with vocals. It’s a breezy mid-tempo groove that provides the foundation for Smith’s sensual vocals. Fans should check it out. It’s been quite some time since fans have heard from Brandy, but she remains in the hearts and minds of many, as she has for two decades. Her latest single, “Freedom”, shows a rock and blues influence as she declares her freedom from the things that try to weigh her down. It’s a message that many can relate to, and another step in the singer/actress’ evolution. Pop/R&B songstress Tinashe is back. The singer took to social media on Saturday to update fans on what she’s been up to. She revealed that she’s feeling better than ever and working on new music. Earlier this year, the singer parted ways with her label RCA Records following the 2018 release of her long delayed album “Joyride.” Tinashe didn’t elaborate on when fans will hear new music.

Baton Rouge, LA native Kevin Gates is back. The rapper released his sophomore effort “I’m Him” today. The 17-track project is the follow up to his 2016 effort “Isiah.” Gates defines who he believes “Him” to be in his rhymes as an acronym for “His imperial majesty.” The 33-year-old released the visual “RBS Intro” along with the project, which finds him exploring Amsterdam. Gates will be heading out on the I’m Him tour shortly, as the trek begins on Oct. 12 in Chicago. YK Osiris, Polo G, NLE Choppa, Rod Wave and 5Dot Fresh will be his supporting acts.

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Kevin Jerome Gilyard, known professionally as Kevin Gates, is an American rapper/singer/entrepreneur from Baton Rouge, LA. . Gilyard’s career began when he signed a recording contract with local label Dream Game Records. His career blossomed along with fellow Baton Rouge natives Boosie Badazz and Webbie in the mid-2000s. In 2012, Gilyard created some buzz with the mixtape “Make Em Believe.” He also caught the attention of rapper Lil Wayne’s label Young Money Entertainment. Gilyard signed to the management wing of the label later that year. In 2013, he released the mixtape “The Luca Brasi Story” via his Bread Winners Association label. He has released the albums “Isiah” (2016) and “I’m Him” (2019).

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Bridget  Kelly is an American singer/songwriter from New York City, New York. In 2008, Kelly signed a recording contract with Roc Nation. Kelly has filled in for Alicia Keys when performing the single “Empire State Of Mind” with Jay Z, including appearances on “Friday Night With Jonathan Ross” and “Later… With Jools Holland.” In early 2011, Kelly and her production team approached Frank Ocean regarding writing a song for her debut album. The result was the single “Thinking Bout Forever.” Kelly worked producers The Dream, Ne-Yo, Jerry Wonda, James Fauntleroy, Ryan Leslie and Shea Taylor on her debut album. On October 19, 2011, Kelly released the EP “Every Girl.” In August 2012, Kelly released the single ‘Special Delivery.” On May 21, 2013, Kelly released her second single “Street Dreaming”, a collaboration with rapper Kendrick Lamar. In June 2014, Kelly confirmed her split from Roc Nation after six years with the company. She released her debut album, “All Or Nothing”,  independently in 2017. Her sophomore effort, “Reality Bites”, was released in 2018. In addition to music, Kelly is also a television personality having appeared on “Straight Talk With Steve Harvey” and the VH1 reality series “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.”

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Not. Alone is an ensemble of musical brothers from the Maryland, DC and Virginia area. The group consists of multi-instrumentalist Daeta, singer Marc Amour and rapper Nomad. The trio draws inspiration from jazz, hip hop and soul to create a musical chimera that moves as freely on stage as it does in the studio. Their new single, “BANKbank”, serves as a preview of their forthcoming EP “Direct Deposit”, slated for release later this year. Much like A Tribe Called Quest and The Internet, Not.Alone wants listeners to groove to their music and feel good while doing so. It’s fast paced, lively, and smooth as silk. Not.Alone makes music that blends hip hop, R&B and jazz. The group has performed around the Maryland, DC and Virginia area, playing at Songbyrd Music House, Velvet Lounge, Funk Parade and The Black Cat, with their sights set on gracing more stages. They previously released the projects “Black As The Ace Of Spades” and “The Black Delorean EP.” The message they encapsulate in their music is you are not alone, empowering listeners through relatable tales of personal struggle, managing insecurity, and overcoming conflict to become greater. “BANKbank” is currently available on all streaming platforms. Grammy Award winner Bridget Kelly just released “The Great Escape”, a short film that follows the love story between Bridget and co-star Scott Machado, and co-starring Brooke Crittendon. The film was directed by Joshua “Lucky” Peters. The film includes the accompanying soundtrack ‘The Great Escape”, a 5-song EP. On the project, Kelly takes listeners from the flirtations of first attraction to escaping the world together, reminding fans that she loves love. Bridget launched the EP release with its first single “Lucky You.” The EP was produced by Grammy Award winning producer Ayo N Keyz. Each scene in the film depicts a song on the album. It’s a visual portrayal of the emotion Bridget brings out in every track in the form of cinema. The film goes from the couple meeting at a club and finding love to breaking up with her ex. Shot in New York City, the film has a sultry, gritty vibe to capture the feel of the project. In addition to music, Kelly is also a television personality having appeared on “Straight Talk With Steve Harvey” and “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.” Kelly has been a Jay Z protege and collaborated with Kendrick Lamar and Kelly Clarkson. With the release of a short film and EP to coincide with it, Bridge Kelly is set to continue her momentum for the rest of 2019.