R&B veterans Kem and Babyface will be hitting the road together, and as an added bonus, comedian Sherri Shepherd is slated to host the musical festivities in each city. Starting March 30 at the Virginia State University Center, Kem and collaborator Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds are set to make 26 stops nationwide as part of The Full Circle Tour, named after Kem’s forthcoming extended play. With highly anticipated performances in Baltimore, New Orleans, Atlanta, Orlando, Houston, Detroit, Las Vegas and Los Angeles, The Full Circle Tour is scheduled to conclude at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA on May 15. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster with presale starting today. General on sale begins on Jan. 28. The tour marks the first of its kind for Kem, who released the album “Love Always Wins” in August 2020. The 12-track project is just shy of an hour listen, and features special guest appearances by Brian Culbertson, Toni Braxton and Erica Campbell. He released the deluxe edition in September, featuring the same three artists and two remixes. The Full Circle Tour comes in celebration of Kem’s forthcoming project; the official release date has yet to be announced. Kem appeared on Billboard’s Artist 100 tally in 2014, peaking at No. 18 on the list, where he charted for four weeks. He has released three top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 chart. His 2010 project, “Intimacy: Album 3”, debuted at No. 2, while 2005’s “Album 2” debuted at No. 5, and 2014’s “Promise To Love: Album IV” debuted at No. 3. Babyface has appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 13 times, with five top 10 hits. See the tour dates below.

• 3/30 Petersburg, VA VSU Center
• 3/31 Baltimore, MD Chesapeake Employers Ins. Center
• 4/1 Springfield, MA Mass Mutual Center
• 4/2 Philadelphia, PA Liacouras Center
• 4/7 New Orleans, LA Lakefront Arena
• 4/8 Atlanta, GA Fox Theater
• 4/10 Orlando, FL Addition Arena
• 4/14 Columbus, GA * Civic Center
• 4/15 Jackson, MS * Coliseum
• 4/16 Houston, TX NRG Arena
• 4/17 Grand Prairie, TX Texas Trust CU Theater
• 4/21 New York, NY Hulu Theater at MSG
• 4/22 Norfolk, VA Chartway Arena
• 4/23 National Harbor, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor
• 4/24 National Harbor, MD The Theater at MGM National Harbor
• 4/27 Detroit, MI Fox Theater
• 4/29 Chicago, IL Wintrust Arena
• 4/30 St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena
• 5/1 Nashville, TN Municipal Auditorium
• 5/5 Greensboro, NC * Special Events Center
• 5/6 Charlotte, NC * Bojangles Coliseum
• 5/7 Macon, GA * Coliseum
• 5/8 Southaven, MS * Landers Center
• 5/13 Las Vegas, NV Theater at Virgin Hotel
• 5/14 Los Angeles, CA Microsoft Theater
• 5/15 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena

Afro B, a London based DJ/musician/composer, has released a new video to accompany his latest single “Shisha”, which features Niniola and Busiswa. The video was shot in all three singer’s home countries, England, Nigeria, and South Africa, and features dancers from all around the world. Afro B is known for his single “Drogba (Joanna)”, which has received over 350 million streams and is considered the forefather of the Afrobeats and Afrowave genres. The song, which was produced by Team Salut, has a laid-back vibe that is ideal for listening in a lounge, while driving, or while on vacation with friends. The song’s lyrics depict a group of friends having a good time at a shisha lounge, drinking and smoking hookah. Watch the “Shisha” video below.

With “Remember (Remix)” Russ continues his weekly single releases. Russ announced a Tik Tok “Open Verse Challenge” last week, inviting artists to contribute a verse to his newly released single “Remember.” Haily Knox, a 22-year-old from New York City, won the challenge adding a wistful second verse. Russ was so taken with Hailey’s verse that he requested her to join an official remix and went on to praise the freedom of being independent, releasing the remix with Knox a week after the original. Russ released “CHOMP2”, the follow up to his critically acclaimed EP “CHOMP”, last month. The sequel features several hip hop heavyweights and well known producers. The project went on direct sale to fans for $4 and sold over 7,000 units in just a few days, putting it in contention for Best Rap Album Of The Year. Listen to “Remember (Remix)” below.

Radric Delantic Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper from Atlanta, GA. He helped pioneer the hip hop subgenre of trap music along with fellow Atlanta rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s. He released the albums “Trap House” (2005), “Hard To Kill” (2006), “Trap-A-Thon” (2007), “Back To The Trap House” (2007), “Murder Was The Case” (2009), “The State Vs. Radric Davis” (2009), “The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted” (2010), “The Return Of Mr. Zone 6” (2011), “Everybody Looking” (2016), “The Return Of East Atlanta Santa” (2016), “Mr. Davis” (2017), “Evil Genius” (2018), “Delusions Of Grandeur” (2019), “Wotober 2” (2019) and “Ice Daddy” (2021).

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Maysa Leak, known professionally as simply Maysa, is an American singer from Baltimore, MD. She is known for her solo work and her work with the band Incognito. “Just Say” is her latest single.

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Cleveland, Ohio native Trusoul Davis takes center stage with his latest single “Impressions (DJ Mystique Remix).” The danceable uptempo number, which features a special guest appearance by rapper Queen Kee, describes the first fluttery moments one feels when they encounter a possible new love. Influenced by both new school and traditional soul men, Trusoul’s artistry will take him from out of the peripheral and into the spotlight in due time. The song has all the right ingredients to widen his appeal in all the right circles. Listen to “Impressions (DJ Mystique Remix)” below.

Chloe Bailey shared her remake of the Minnie Riperton classic “Loving You” via Instagram yesterday. Wearing a bright, purple two-piece set, the elder half of Chloe x Halle showed off her lithe vocals on the sensual single, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in April 1975. “Loving You” is the first cover the singer has posted in 2022, following her 2021 renditions of everything from Adele’s “Easy On Me” and The Weeknd’s “Earned It” to “Leave The Door Open” by Silk Sonic and Rihanna’s “Love On The Brain.” The 23-year-old also contributed her version of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” to the compilation album “Liberated: Music For The Movement Vol. 3” last June, which provoked backlash online, and was defended by Simone’s granddaughter ReAnna Simone Kelly. Chloe received four NCAA Image Award nominations, including Outstanding Female Artist, Outstanding Soul/R&B Song, Outstanding Music Video/Visual Album and Outstanding Duo, Group Or Collaboration. The newly minted solo star’s debut single hit the top of the Mainstream R&B/Hip Hop Airplay Chart in mid December, and has so far peaked at No. 28 on the Hot 100, earning Bailey the first Top 40 solo hit of her career. Listen to “Loving You” below.

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New artists are making their presence felt this week. Listed below are ten tracks by emerging artists that are guaranteed to help you navigate the next seven days.

Beam, “Win”

BEAM is setting the tone for his new year with his new single, “Win.” Along with Shenseea, the Miami-raised rapper/singer recently became the first Jamaican-American artist to be nominated for album of the year at 2022 Grammy Awards for his work on Justin Bieber’s Justice. On “Win,” BEAM keeps the song simple and to the point, rapping “I just wanna win” for the song’s chorus.

Babyface Ray, Landstrip Chip, Pusha T, “Dancing With The Devil”

Babyface Ray recruits Pusha T and Landstrip Chip for his somber new single “Dancing With The Devil.” On the OG Parker-produced track, the former two exchange bars while the latter provides the chorus. The song is also due to appear on the Babyface Ray’s forthcoming album Face.

Popp Hunna, “Back It Up”

Popp Hunna is seemingly over virality. “Hop in a Corvette, that was my old swag/ Now I like Maseratis,” he sings on his new single “Back It Up.” Referencing his viral Tik Tok hit “Adderall (Corvette Corvette),” the Philly rapper maintains his singsong flow on the new song which has the same catchy appeal as his breakthrough.

Porsh Bet$, “Things In The Way”

On “Things in the Way,” genre-bending artist Porsh Bet$ is lovesick. Capturing the constraints of a long-distance relationship parallel to his own life, the Harlem native has returned with a pulsating, hip-hop inspired synth-pop rush. “I thought the kidnapping scene would be an interesting metaphor for the things in life that sometimes get in the way of you doing what you want — and in this case being able to be with the person you love,” Porsh explains of the song’s video. “Things in the Way” also acts as the title track for his upcoming sophomore EP.

Jaxx, “Too Often”

Arizona skateboarder-turned-rapper Jaxx combines expressive melodies and free flexes on his playful and confident new single “Too Often.” Finding his new calling in his late teens, the now-21-year-old has a handful of songs under his belt and is excited to perfect the new career ahead of him. “Since I’ve been making music, every song keeps getting better,” Jaxx shares. “I’m more excited to put out new music than I’ve ever been.”

Indii G, “Hampton”

Redemption is key in Indii G’s latest single, “Hampton.” The Louisiana native rights his wrongs, hoping to rekindle a former flame on the trap-acoustic track. “If I’m just something to just throw away you’ve got a reason but I know you care,” he sings over spacey pads and 808s. With a swelling orchestral outro, G effectively marries unlikely elements into a replay-worthy composition.

dhruv, “grateful”

Dhruv is f–king grateful. On his latest offering, the vocalist is reflective, vulnerably poring over his journey thus far and what is to come. Layered vocals and raw instrumentation give the track a choral feel, perfectly paired with the London artist’s uplifting lyricism.

Ivy Sole, “Call Me”

There are very few instances when an entire song feels like an infectious hook — but this is one of those times. From the first few seconds, “Call Me,” Ivy Sole cleverly flips a Lil Wayne line into the track’s intro, providing a sense of familiarity to carry listeners through. Sole’s rhymes and melodies are smart, digestible and effortless, working hand-in-hand with an equally dynamic beat.

Denzel Curry, “Walkin”

At the crossroads of western and sci-fi lives Denzel Curry. On “Walkin,” the 26-year-old rapper is pouring his heart out, as he strolls through a dust-filled desert. “Keep on walkin’, ain’t no stoppin’ in this filthy, dirty, rotten, nasty little world we call a home,” he raps, as an angelic falsetto sample juxtaposes with his words in the background. The cinematic track comes ahead of Curry’s upcoming album Melt My Eyez See Your Future.

Young T & Bugsey feat. Blxst, “Nice”

Nottingham duo Young T & Bugsey recruit R&B crooner Blxst on their tender single, “Nice.” The track is a feel-good offering, as the three lyricists gush over the women in their lives. “Nice” shows off Blxst’s versatility, the Los Angeles artist delivering a masterful verse overtop afrofusion rhythms.