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New Music Friday: Nipsey Hussle + Bino Rideaux, Ayra Starr, Quavo and more

Friday, August 14 by Lakes Media Music News

Arin Ray has released a six-track EP titled Limbo, on which he "explores love, self-worth, healing, and emotional accountability," according to a press release. It was "written during a period of transition," the release adds, and "captures the uncertainty that... Read More.

Lucky Daye, Yung Miami and more tapped for ‘Billboard’ R&B Hip-Hop Live

Thursday, August 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Billboard has brought together a group of R&B and hip-hop stars for its R&B Hip-Hop Live concert, taking place Sept. 10 at New York City's own Brooklyn Steel during Billboard's R&B Hip-Hop Week.The lineup features Lucky Daye and Yung Miami, as well as rising... Read More.

Shyne to receive Global Ambassador Honor at Caribbean Music Awards

Thursday, August 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Shyne has gone from Bad Boy to Caribbean Music Awards honoree. At the 2026 show, he is set to receive the Global Ambassador Honor, which recognizes his evolution from rapper to humanitarian and global advocate for Belize and the Caribbean.Calypso Rose will be honored... Read More.

Release date for Erykah Badu, The Alchemist joint album unveiled

Thursday, August 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Erykah Badu and The Alchemist have announced the release date for their as-yet-titled joint album.Recorded over 18 months in Dallas and Los Angeles, the album grew out of Erykah's desire to rap on Mobb Deep's "The Realest," which The Alchemist produced. The two met... Read More.

Tinashe releases ‘Melatonin’ alongside music video

Thursday, August 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Tinashe highlights different forms of dance and dancers in the music video for her new single, "Melatonin."Directed by 91 Keys, the video also finds her performing and jamming to the high-energy track in a variety of... Read More.

Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean to celebrate Fugees’ ‘The Score’ at 2026 Global Citizen Festival

Thursday, August 13 by Lakes Media Music News

Ms. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are set to reunite for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival. The two will come together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fugees' 1996 Grammy-winning album, The Score, which spawned the singles "Killing Me Softly," "Fu-Gee-La" and "Ready or... Read More.

Steve Lacy announces North American fall tour

Wednesday, August 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Steve Lacy has announced a North American tour for the fall in support of his new album, Oh yeah? The headlining trek launches Sept. 27 in Minneapolis and will wrap up Nov. 30 in Vancouver. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local... Read More.

Jon Batiste cancels shows due to ‘personal circumstances’

Wednesday, August 12 by Lakes Media Music News

Jon Batiste is canceling some upcoming shows due to "personal circumstances."The musician made the announcement in a post shared on the Instagram page of Westville Music Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut, where he was scheduled to play on Thursday."Hello! As... Read More.

Janet Jackson to film, release concert movie celebrating 40 years of ‘Control’

Wednesday, August 12 by Lakes Media Music News

What has Janet Jackson done for us lately? Well, she's just scheduled a special performance that will be filmed and released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her breakthrough album, Control.Janet Jackson: Control 40 -- The Airtab Music Movie will be filmed Dec. 12... Read More.

Vic Mensa announces new weekly podcast

Tuesday, August 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Vic Mensa has announced the launch of a new weekly podcast.The Vic Mensa Show, produced by his new ORANJ media company, will explore "the intersection of music, politics and culture." It follows his Webby-winning social media storytelling project, Orange Tree... Read More.

Brandy reimagines ‘A Different World’ theme song for new sequel series

Tuesday, August 11 by Lakes Media Music News

Brandy is lending her voice to the iconic theme song for A Different World.She has put her own spin on the opening credits theme for the Netflix sequel series, which debuts Sept. 24."Singing this iconic theme song for A Different... Read More.

Music notes: Megan Thee Stallion, The Weeknd and more

Monday, August 10 by Lakes Media Music News

Megan Thee Stallion is teasing a new project. In a social media post Monday, she included a photo of herself from behind with the words "Act III" written across her back. Another photo featured the words "I'm back." Act III... Read More.

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