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Hip-Hop Halloween: 10 Last Minute Rap and R&B-Themed Costume Ideas

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Halloween is one of the most exciting holidays of the year, giving those who celebrate a chance to be someone (or something!) completely out of the ordinary. While witches, warlocks, vampires and superheroes are some of the top faves when it comes to selecting a costume, dressing up as your favorite rapper or singer will […]

Meet TOBi: Your Next International Hip-Hop Soul Music Sensation

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The revolving door of new music talent can sometimes feel like one big game of chess — a board of different players with a variety of strengths and weaknesses, constantly moving and fighting to outsmart the competition towards supremacy. As the album cover suggests for his debut LP — out now on all streaming platforms […]

Anita Baker Announces Las Vegas Residency

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Earlier this year, R&B icon Anita Baker sent shock waves through the music industry when she announced her retirement on Twitter. She followed her announcement with a farewell concert. Baker’s biggest hits include “Angel,” “Rapture,” “Sweet Love,” “No One In The World,” “Giving You The Best That I Got” and many more have given shape […]

Diddy Weighs in on King of R&B Debate: ‘R&B’s Not Being Made Right Now’

Jacquees plunged social media into an exhausting debate since Monday after he crowned hisself the King of R&B. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information People have named Bobby Brown, Trey Songz, Usher, R. Kelly, and Kehlani even named Beyonce the King of R&B. Diddy stepped in and completely dismissed the conversation by defining a king and […]

MAC Cosmetics Reveals More Products From the Upcoming Aaliyah Makeup Collection

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Words by Shatay Speights Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information A few months ago, fans of late R&B songstress Aaliyah got a glance at some of the products that would be offered in the MAC makeup collection in tribute to her legacy. Now we’re getting even more details on the upcoming beauty line. Advertisement Aaliyah super-fans […]

HERSource Music: a l l i e Releases Nightshade Album

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Singer/songwriter a l l i e is the new voice of seduction. With every word, she captures the blissful feeling of desire and tender love on her 10-track album, Nightshade, out today. This new release from a l l i e is her first full-length offering since her previous EPs, Strange Creature in 2013 and […]

On The Rise: Assata Jones drops off new single, “Too Soon”

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Here at The Source, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Assata Jones during one of her studio sessions. The Chicago born, New Orleans residing songstress played us a few new tracks of hers, and we quickly picked up on the type of artist she is. Assata Jones is a natural vocalist, with the […]

In Atlanta, Drew Sanders Is Making Sure R&B Keeps Its Voice

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At the top of this year, we sat down with famed producer Bryan Michael Cox as he discussed his role in bringing the essence of R&B back to the city of Atlanta through his The Revival showcase. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Now, as the year sees its last days, it’s clear that the sentiment has […]

Music Monday: #HERSource Mix Vol.5

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Today [Dec.12th] for Music Monday, HERSource releases the annual exclusive mix featuring some of the best and upcoming artist in the game. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Check out the dope full mix below! Advertisement   Tracklist: Stamina – Liana Banks Borderline (An Ode to Self Care) – Solange ft. Q-Tip I Like it (Wanna […]

Bruno Mars Sells 231,000 Units Of “24K Magic” In The First Week

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Bruno Mars had a great first week of album sales from his third studio project titled “24K Magic”. The debut single that shares the same name as the album is still climbing the charts while his second single “Versace On The Floor” is gaining popularity with every spin. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information This definitely […]

Take a Listen to Adrian Daniel’s “Devoted” You Won’t Regret It

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Breaking up is hard to do, but Brooklyn-based crooner Adrian Daniel is making the transition a bit more soulful with “Devoted”. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information First releasing his premiere LP, Disillusions back in April of this year, Daniel has gifted the world with an alluring talent that has drawn comparisons to that of The Weeknd […]

Music Monday: #HERSource Mix Vol.1

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Today [Nov.14th] for Music Monday, HERSource releases an exclusive smooth mix featuring 26 of the best and upcoming artist in the game. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Check out the dope full mix below! Advertisement   Follow our soundcloud – hersourcemusic

Bruno Mars Preps The Release Of His Highly Anticipated New Album

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It’s been nearly 4 years since we’ve gotten a full length studio LP from Bruno Mars, but that’s all going to change very soon. On November 18th Bruno is slated to release his third album titled “24K Magic”. The album shares the same name as the first single off of the album. Visit streaming.thesource.com for […]

Watch Evan Barlow’s Emotional Visual for “Butter Toppin”

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Virginia native Evan Barlow has blessed the masses with the visual treatment of his soulful “Butter Toppin”, a musical journey that guides you through life after love. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Taken off of his Fabric mixtape, “Butter Toppin” is held down by an enchanting bass line, packed tightly with harmonious vocals, absorbing lyricism, and a […]

On The Rise: Get To Know The Multi-Faceted Tim Ned

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Nowadays, versatility in the industry is a must. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Artists are challenged with defining their individuality or are forced to suffer the incurable consequences of monotony and a far less appealing form of anonymity. Some years ago, within the cocoon of his Texan upbringing, singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer Tim Ned became […]

On The Rise: Singer Desjo Is Making A Statement with “Surrender”

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It’s summertime and we want to feel good. That’s a given. The sun’s out, spirits are high and, for the most part, we’re feeling ourselves. Which is why emerging Atlanta-bred songstress Desjo has made her arrival right on time. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Showing up guns blazing with the single “Surrender” off her debut I […]

Price Be of P.M. Dawn Passes Away at 46, Hip Hop Community Reacts

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Attrell Cordes, better known as Prince Be of P.M. Dawn, has passed away at the age of 46 from kidney disease due to his struggle with diabetes. The New Jersey native was half of the ’90s R&B group with brother Jarrett Cordes. After the introduction of the Nielsen SoundScan in 1991, P.M. Dawn earned the first #1 with “Set […]

Mya’s Convinced Trap Music Has Replaced R&B on Mainstream Radio

During Mya‘s recent interview with VladTV, she was questioned about the parallel between the music of today to the music she listened to while growing up. The Washington D.C. R&B singer disclosed mainstream radio is so much different nowadays and instead of having R&B, soul, pop and Hip Hop in rotation, it’s mostly “trap rap” […]

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