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6 articles Jul 23

George Michael Elton John Wham! Stevie Wonder Sade Aretha Franklin Paul McCartney Bruce Springsteen

Happy Mag, NME, Nostalgie +2

3 articles Jul 23

Slash Dave Grohl Gene Simmons Bruce Springsteen Nancy Wilson Billy Gibbons Ringo Starr Billy Bob Thornton Cyndi Lauper Morrissey Sheryl Crow Roger Daltrey

Blabbermouth, Louder Sound, RTBF – Musique

RTBF – Musique Jul 23

Orelsan révèle qu’une chanson d’Alicia Keys lui a inspiré son morceau "Boss"

Alicia Keys Orelsan Juste Shani

HotNewHipHop Jul 22

Boyz II Men Shares New Samples Tied To Their Air Jordan 11 Story

Boyz II Men

Billboard Jul 21

Future Ties Drake & The Temptations’ No. 1 Record on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

Future Drake The Temptations JAŸ-Z R. Kelly Eminem Lil Wayne Metro Boomin Young Thug

S SoulTracks Jul 21

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The great Earth Wind & Fire song that didn’t make “I Am”

Earth, Wind & Fire

S SoulTracks Jul 20

Happy Birthday to New Jack Swing King, Keith Sweat

Keith Sweat

franceinfo Culture – Musique Jul 20

Dee Dee Bridgewater se rappelle ses débuts : "J'avais envie d'une carrière comme Dionne Warwick"

Dee Dee Bridgewater Dionne Warwick China Moses Burt Bacharach Hal David

DIY Magazine Jul 20

Leon Bridges launches next album ‘Happiness Anytime’ with four sun-soaked new songs

Leon Bridges Jungle Lydia Kitto Khruangbin

9 articles Jul 20

Leon Bridges Jungle J Lloyd Lydia Kitto Fela Kuti Eric Harland D’Angelo Adele Norah Jones Khruangbin

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, NME +6

HotNewHipHop Jul 18

Boyz II Men’s MLB Appearance Included A Custom Air Jordan 11

Boyz II Men Patti LaBelle

5 articles Jul 17

Nas Damon Dash JAŸ-Z Beyoncé Ye Fat Joe Jadakiss The LOX Roc Nation Memphis Bleek Young Guru

AllHipHop, Complex Music, Hip Hop Corner +1

S SoulTracks Jul 17

Lionel Richie’s “Hello” reimagined in new Carl Brister short film

Lionel Richie Carl Brister

Complex Music Jul 15

Dame Dash Says Jay-Z and Nas Reunion Is Like Godzilla and King Kong High-Fiving

JAŸ-Z Nas Beyoncé Eminem Pharrell Williams Slick Rick Alicia Keys Rihanna

6 articles Jul 15

JAŸ-Z Beyoncé Nas Madonna Rihanna Clipse Fat Joe Jadakiss Jeezy Eminem

AllHipHop, Bande à part, Billboard +3

ExtravaFrench Jul 15

Cheryl Craigie ravive « What’s Going On » sans figer Marvin Gaye dans le marbre

Marvin Gaye

S SoulTracks Jul 14

Iconic “Four Tops Live” album coming to vinyl in expanded form

Four Tops The Temptations The Beatles The Supremes Marvin Gaye The Miracles

American Songwriter Jul 14

“Well Then, That Was the Problem”: Lionel Richie Says Luke Bryan Gave Him the Most Luke Bryan Advice Ever After Dizzy Spell

Lionel Richie Luke Bryan Katy Perry Carrie Underwood

29 articles Jul 14

Eminem Nas JAŸ-Z Slick Rick Beyoncé Pharrell Williams Swizz Beatz Rihanna Clipse DMX Alicia Keys Blue Ivy Just Blaze The Roots Memphis Bleek Frank Sinatra

AllHipHop, Bande à part, Billboard +13

S SoulTracks Jul 14

On This Day in 1984: The world meets Sade and “Diamond Life”

Sade Diamond Life Sade Adu Stuart Matthewman

6 articles Jul 23

George Michael Elton John Wham! Stevie Wonder Sade Aretha Franklin Paul McCartney Bruce Springsteen

Happy Mag, NME, Nostalgie +2

RTBF – Musique Jul 23

Orelsan révèle qu’une chanson d’Alicia Keys lui a inspiré son morceau "Boss"

Alicia Keys Orelsan Juste Shani

Billboard Jul 21

Future Ties Drake & The Temptations’ No. 1 Record on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Chart

Future Drake The Temptations JAŸ-Z R. Kelly Eminem Lil Wayne Metro Boomin Young Thug

S SoulTracks Jul 20

Happy Birthday to New Jack Swing King, Keith Sweat

Keith Sweat

DIY Magazine Jul 20

Leon Bridges launches next album ‘Happiness Anytime’ with four sun-soaked new songs

Leon Bridges Jungle Lydia Kitto Khruangbin

HotNewHipHop Jul 18

Boyz II Men’s MLB Appearance Included A Custom Air Jordan 11

Boyz II Men Patti LaBelle

S SoulTracks Jul 17

Lionel Richie’s “Hello” reimagined in new Carl Brister short film

Lionel Richie Carl Brister

6 articles Jul 15

JAŸ-Z Beyoncé Nas Madonna Rihanna Clipse Fat Joe Jadakiss Jeezy Eminem

AllHipHop, Bande à part, Billboard +3

S SoulTracks Jul 14

Iconic “Four Tops Live” album coming to vinyl in expanded form

Four Tops The Temptations The Beatles The Supremes Marvin Gaye The Miracles

29 articles Jul 14

Eminem Nas JAŸ-Z Slick Rick Beyoncé Pharrell Williams Swizz Beatz Rihanna Clipse DMX Alicia Keys Blue Ivy Just Blaze The Roots Memphis Bleek Frank Sinatra

AllHipHop, Bande à part, Billboard +13

3 articles Jul 23

Slash Dave Grohl Gene Simmons Bruce Springsteen Nancy Wilson Billy Gibbons Ringo Starr Billy Bob Thornton Cyndi Lauper Morrissey Sheryl Crow Roger Daltrey

Blabbermouth, Louder Sound, RTBF – Musique

HotNewHipHop Jul 22

Boyz II Men Shares New Samples Tied To Their Air Jordan 11 Story

Boyz II Men

S SoulTracks Jul 21

SoulTracks Lost Gem: The great Earth Wind & Fire song that didn’t make “I Am”

Earth, Wind & Fire

franceinfo Culture – Musique Jul 20

Dee Dee Bridgewater se rappelle ses débuts : "J'avais envie d'une carrière comme Dionne Warwick"

Dee Dee Bridgewater Dionne Warwick China Moses Burt Bacharach Hal David

9 articles Jul 20

Leon Bridges Jungle J Lloyd Lydia Kitto Fela Kuti Eric Harland D’Angelo Adele Norah Jones Khruangbin

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, NME +6

5 articles Jul 17

Nas Damon Dash JAŸ-Z Beyoncé Ye Fat Joe Jadakiss The LOX Roc Nation Memphis Bleek Young Guru

AllHipHop, Complex Music, Hip Hop Corner +1

Complex Music Jul 15

Dame Dash Says Jay-Z and Nas Reunion Is Like Godzilla and King Kong High-Fiving

JAŸ-Z Nas Beyoncé Eminem Pharrell Williams Slick Rick Alicia Keys Rihanna

ExtravaFrench Jul 15

Cheryl Craigie ravive « What’s Going On » sans figer Marvin Gaye dans le marbre

Marvin Gaye

American Songwriter Jul 14

“Well Then, That Was the Problem”: Lionel Richie Says Luke Bryan Gave Him the Most Luke Bryan Advice Ever After Dizzy Spell

Lionel Richie Luke Bryan Katy Perry Carrie Underwood

S SoulTracks Jul 14

On This Day in 1984: The world meets Sade and “Diamond Life”

Sade Diamond Life Sade Adu Stuart Matthewman

Overview

Recent developments in the smooth soul genre include Lionel Richie's return to public view following a heart procedure and his subsequent tour cancellations, while the Isley Brothers, Brandy, and David Kushner collaborate on 'By Any Means: The Album.' Meanwhile, tributes to George Michael and Barry White are planned for the 2026 VMAs and mark significant milestones in the genre's legacy.

Seen in 184 outlets, tracked since November 2013

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George Michael and Elton John to release duet 'This Kind of Love' after 30 years

Débauche, secrets et rock'n'roll : Slash, Dave Grohl, Springsteen, etc. racontent les nuits folles du Sunset Marquis

Leon Bridges announces new album 'Happiness Anytime' with four singles

Dame Dash criticizes Jay-Z, compares him to Kanye West and calls out stage performances

Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium concert delayed due to security breach and gate-crashing

Jay-Z hosts 'The Blueprint' anniversary concert at Yankee Stadium with special guests

George Michael and Elton John to release duet 'This Kind of Love' after 30 years

Jay-Z's Yankee Stadium concert delayed due to security breach and gate-crashing

Jay-Z hosts 'The Blueprint' anniversary concert at Yankee Stadium with special guests

Débauche, secrets et rock'n'roll : Slash, Dave Grohl, Springsteen, etc. racontent les nuits folles du Sunset Marquis

Leon Bridges announces new album 'Happiness Anytime' with four singles

Dame Dash criticizes Jay-Z, compares him to Kanye West and calls out stage performances

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