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Raheem DeVaughn – ‘What A Time To Be In Love’ (Stream)
Raheem DeVaughn has teamed up with The Colleagues for his latest body of work, What A Time To Be In Love, which also sees appearances from Mike Phillips, Doug E. Fresh, and R.A. Brown. Stream in full below.
Masego – ‘Studying Abroad’ (EP); “Mystery Lady” (Feat. Don Toliver) (Video)
Featuring 6 cuts and features from Shenseea and Don Toliver, the latter of whom also appears in Masego’s new visual for “Mystery Lady.”
Ari Lennox Feat. Elite – “Cognac Eyes”
As revealed via Ari Lennox’s secret Soundcloud account. Press play below.
Brent Faiyaz – “Dead Man Walking”
Taken from the deluxe edition of F*** The World, which is on the way.
Ari Lennox & Anthony Ramos – “If You Want Me To Stay”
Lennox and Ramos put their special twist on Sly & The Family Stone’s 1973 hit “If You Want Me To Stay.” Produced by Elite and Will Wells.
Dave James Feat. Ari Lennox & Mannywellz – “Marigold”
Some DMV soul courtesy of three of R&B’s current frontrunners.
Brent Faiyaz Feat. 2 Chainz – “F*** The World (Summer In London) (Remix)”
The original can be found on Brent Faiyaz’s well-received F*** The World project.
Noell – ‘Ego Aside’ (Stream)
Eight beautiful tracks from the equally beautiful Noell. Stream in full below.
Masego – “King’s Rant”
Hopefully this means that the follow-up to 2018’s Lady Lady is on the way.
Ari Lennox – “BUSSIT”
Presumably taken from the forthcoming Deluxe edition of Revenge Of The Dreamers III, where you’ll (probably) also find the below collaboration from Earthgang and Reason:
Kali Uchis – “Solita”
Produced by J Balvin and Tainy. From Kali herself.
“I’d rather dance alone than with the devil… This song is about healing, freedom and embracing the mixed emotions that come with that. I hope my fans feel sexy when they listen to it. I’m so excited to share more.”
VanJess Feat. Ari Lennox – “Cool Off The Rain”
Anything the Shea Butter Baby gets on, we’re playing. In this case, she joins VanJess for a remix of their Silk Canvas cut “Cool Off The Rain.”
Tank – ‘Elevation’ (Stream)
Aside from that other thing that Tank is currently in the news for, the DMV singer delivered a new album titled Elevation, which features a lot of people — Chris Brown, Keith Sweat, JoJo, Luke James, Omari Hardwick (!) and more.
Gallant Feat. 6LACK – “Sweet Insomnia”
The Maryland artist’s new project of the same name drops this Friday.
BJ The Chicago Kid Feat. Ari Lennox – “Time Today (Remix)”
D.C.’s own Ari Lennox joins BJ The Chicago Kid for one of 1123‘s standout tracks.
Lani Flaze Feat. Visto – “Pass It” (Video)
Two of the DMV’s most talented join forces on the new single, “Pass It.”
Ever feeling down, need to stay in the moment, be positive, and not let life troubles hold you back?
Just pass it
Brent Faiyaz – “Rehab (Winter In Paris)”
Maryland’s Brent Faiyaz follows up his “Summer in London” with his latest. Out here winning.
Reesa Renee – “Time Flies”
Reesa Renee’s back with an amazing new single titled “Time Flies,” which you can now press play on below or via your favorite streaming platform. In addition, those that locked in the date will get to celebrate the song’s premiere with Reesa at an undisclosed location tonight. Definitely excited for what’s to come next from this artist.
Masego Feat. Santi – “Queen Tings (Remix)”
Santi switches out Tiffany Gouche in his latest remix for the Lady Lady cut “Queen Tings.”
David Correy & Gordo Brega – ‘Algo Nuevo’ (Stream); “Dive” (Video)
Something we missed but must bring attention to: two of the D.C. area’s long-standing artists, David Correy and Gordo Brega, have come together to create a Latin-themed project titled Algo Nuevo (Something New). In addition to the Spanglish 8-track offering comes a cinematic visual for the track “Dive,” courtesy of High Life Media and Ben Lee Foster. Check out both below, along with Brega’s latest single “Hot Girl,” produced by Mark Henry and featuring Dubwork..
Brent Faiyaz – “F*** The World (Summer In London)”
Maryland’s own Brent Faiyaz is back with a new single titled “F*** The World (Summer In London),” which hopefully also means that a new project is well on its way.