Artist Genra has dropped a new track entitled "Be Mine (Gyal)" for listeners!

On the mellow, dancehall track, Genra serenades a special lady, admitting that he wants her in his life. "Hips don't lie...you the truth I see," he croons. "Help me believe...loving you is all I need." Absolutely perfect for the summer!

Check out the track below!



Head over to iTunes now to purchase this great track! You can also check out more from Genra on his official website, as well as YouTube and SoundCloud. Definitely be sure to connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 

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Check out this new music video from singer Jaron Strom for his track, "Truth!"

With a nod from Anthony Hamilton, who discovered him one day singing at a restaurant, Jaron brings true passion and talent, especially on this song! "Truth" is about being trapped in a manipulative relationship, and then finally decide to break free from it, and Jaron definitely gives his all on the track.

Check out the video below!



You can buy "Truth" on iTunes, Google Play, and other digital outlets now! 
Be sure to check out more from Jaron on his official website, as well as YouTube and SoundCloud.  You can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 

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Adele has released her new music video for track, "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)," from her album 25!

The video features nothing but Adele singing and grooving in a floral dress, but that's Adele, though. She doesn't need the theatrics. She needs to do nothing but stand and sing, and she kills it!

Check out the video below!



Can't wait to see Adele live when she comes to D.C. on October 10!

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Wale has released his new single, "My P.Y.T." from his upcoming album SHINE (Still Here Ignoring Negative Energy)!

The upbeat, fun track is really perfect for the summertime! “This is my first upbeat, ‘for the clubs’ record in years,” the rapper said in a previous interview. “I'm coming back with an album of straight hits.” Definitely loving this song!

Check out the track below!

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Rapper Mosliano has released his latest music video for his single "Youngest In Charge" from his upcoming Moments EP.

Check out the video below!



With the expected release date on June 3, Moments is now available for pre-order on iTunes!

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Happy Friday y'all! We have a new music video for you guys to check out from singer Shamel for her track, "No Glory!"

On the mid-tempo, pop/soul track, the first single from Shamel's sophomore EP Layers, the London-based singer details going through the ups and downs of a relationship, realizing that there are no winners or true glory in the battles they consistently fight together.

Check out the music video below!


You can check out more from Shamel on her official website as well as YouTube. Also, be sure to connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 

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After a few hits and misses with his singles since 2013, Mario will finally be releasing  his new album "Paradise Cove" soon. The singer has released his latest single, "I Need More" for listeners!

Check out the track below and let us know how you feel about it!

Mario and I 

Stay tuned to The Spotlight for more Mario news and music!

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The former Murder Inc. crooner, Lloyd returns with a new tune, "Tru!"
On the track, the singer speaks on everything that's been going on in his life since we last heard from him. As a fan of his, I'm really excited to hear more new music!

Check out the track below and stay tuned to The Spotlight for more!

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Justin Timberlake goes YEARS without new music, really taking time to create classic hits, and he has another one with "Can't Stop the Feeling!"

The upbeat, feel-good track will be featured on the upcoming Trolls soundtrack, on which Justin serves as executive music producer. The song really just makes you want to get up and dance, and is perfect with summer right around the corner!

Check out the track below!


"Can't Stop The Feeling" is officially available for purchase on iTunes, so be sure to cop it! 
Image via YouTube

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R&B singer Todd Zack, Jr. has released his lead single, "sweetpotatopie.” for listeners!

The track, which was produced by JBird, is the first official single from the artist's upcoming project betterwithtime., which is set to be released on April 16th. Todd uses his favorite dessert, sweet potato pie, to describe the new love in his life. "I used the inspiration behind that, to play off the title into writing about a woman being the new favorite in my life, similar to how the pies are my favorite dessert. Hence, she's my sweetpotatopie," Todd noted on his SoundCloud. The song is true R&B, and great to vibe to!

Check out the track below!



You can check out more from Todd on SoundCloud, and you can connect with on Twitter and Instagram! 

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I was happy to review Alessia Cara's album Know-It-All, when it was released this past November. Now the singer is back with a new video for one of my favorite tracks on the project, "Wild Things!"

In the beginning, Alessia introduces the video, along with a group of her friends, explaining the concept of the song. "To me, 'where the wild things are' is a place that exists in our minds. It's a place of liberty and shamelessness," she said.  "It can take a split second of our lifetime to find it, but once you do you’ll be free."

The video itself is very carefree as the singer and her crew hang out, roam the streets, play music and even light up some fireworks. They're perfectly fine with doing their own thing, and resisting the urge to follow the norm. That's what I love about Alessia in general. She creates her own cool.

Check out the video below!


Image via Hip Hop Canada

5:19:00 AM

LA rock and soul duo Nicky Davey has released  their official video for their track "Been Lovin' You!"

Directed by Rich Yodsukar, the video features the duo roaming around downtown LA, as lead singer Nick Green sings while accompanied by group mate Dave Rosser on guitar. "We live and breathe our music and are willing to do anything for it, even walk all the way down to Hollywood Boulevard. to play outside in front of people. That's just the spirit we have," the group said. The track itself is featured on NOW 57, making them the only artists unsigned to a major label to be featured on the compilation CD!

Check out the music video below!


You can check out more from the group on their official website as well as SoundCloud. You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

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Back in December, we featured electro/R&B artist Devin Nash! The singer has released a great new track for listeners called, "Cry!"

On the track, Devin sings about how he loved a girl so much, but she ended up playing games with his heart. "You made your bed, you can lay in it," he sings. "Wish you the best, you can keep that stress." It's definitely a universal track that both men and women will be able to relate to!

Check out "Cry" below!





You can check out more from Devin Nash on YouTube, Reverb Nation, and SoundCloud. You can also connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! 

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New music! In collaboration with Toronto producer Rezonate,  singer Jhyve has released a new track entitled, "X-Ray!"

The singer speaks on his ex trying to come back into his life out of nowhere (how many times has that happened to us all?!). "Now you hitting me up like 'What's going on?'" he sings on the pre-chorus. "You must have forgot how you did me wrong..." In spite of this ex trying to talk to him again, he has the "x-ray" vision to see right through it!

Since the song's release, "X-Ray” has climbed to 38 on Spotify’s “Canada Viral Top 50” and has earned over 250,000 views on YouTube! The song and production is definitely hot, so I wanted to be sure to share with y'all!

Check out the track below!



You can learn more about Jhyve on his official website, hear more from him on SoundCloud and YouTube, and connect with him on Twitter and Instagram. 

Be sure to check out Rezonate as well on SoundCloud as well, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

11:22:00 AM

Coldplay has officially released their music video for "Hymn for the Weekend," featuring Beyoncé!

Shot on location in India and directed by Ben Mor, the video features the beautiful citizens, buildings, and clothing. It's very vivid and gorgeous to watch. And, of course, my fave Bey looks flawless! I really like the song too! It's very soothing and chill to me. Plus this makes me even more excited for their performance together at the Super Bowl!

Check out the video below!

7:29:00 AM

PRAISE! Anthony Hamilton has released his latest single from his forthcoming fifth studio album entitled,"Amen!"

Produced by Salaam Remi and James Poyser, the track features Anthony's soulful, distinctive vocals as he gives testimony about the special woman that has brought so much joy, happiness and love in his life. "If I had to testify after all these years, here's the truth," Anthony croons. "It's like prayers went up and sent me you!" 

Anthony said about the new single and his upcoming album, "I made this album to be refreshing, uplifting and healing for everyone out there dealing with life’s day-to-day struggles. "Amen" is a show of appreciation for all the good women who make life beautiful and full of love for us men. Now let the folk say Amen and Amen!”

Definitely loving this song! Check it out below!

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Last year, we featured rapper Mosliano on The Spotlight! The rapper is busy creating new visuals, and has released a new music video for his track, "I'm The Man." On the track, Mosliano talks heavy about what he brings to the table as a rapper and a man in general. 

Check out the video below!





You can check out more of Mosliano's music on SoundCloud, and also follow him on Twitter, and Instagram! 

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Happy New Year everyone! Thank you all for your continued support of the blog...so excited for what 2016 will bring! Definitely wanting to feature more work from artists, designers, and more

Independent R&B/hip hop soul singer Terryl Lee has released his latest track, "Pain Killers!" Produced by Mantra, the chilling track shows Terryl trying to cope with the bitter end of a relationship. "What about our family... promises you made to me?" he asks sadly. The singer wrote and arranged the track himself, giving listeners a vulnerable, honest track that some may be able to directly relate to.

Check out the track below!



You can check out more from the singer on his official website. You can also connect with him on Facebook and Twitter! 

7:13:00 AM

Singer Donye'a G. has released his first single, "Wherever Wherever!"

On the song, Donye'a describes being on a search for the love of his life, while trying to keep whats real and fake into perspective.

Check out the track below!



You can purchase "Wherever Wherever" now on iTunes as well as other online outlets! Also, be sure to check out more from Donye'a G. on his official website, and connect with him on Twitter and Instagram!

5:11:00 AM

Back in May, we featured rapper Mosliano on The Spotlight! He has since released his EP, Moments, and has come back with a new music video for his track, "The Moment. "

On the track, Mosliano discussed strengthening his skills, and making a name for himself in this industry. The artist is taking chances, living in the moment, and stepping out of his comfort zone to advance his career.

Check out the video below!




You can check out more of Mosliano's music on SoundCloud, and also follow him on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (@Mosliano)! 

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