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The Womack Sisters Debut Album arrives August 14 with nine songs that connect gospel roots, classic soul and a new generation’s point of view.

Joe and Donell Jones VERZUZ is set for August 20, pairing two defining late-1990s and 2000s R&B catalogs in a celebration rather than a feud.

Grown and Sexy Slow Jams August 12 2026 brings ten 1990s and 2000s R&B records together in Power1047’s full-song player.

Power1047 Nightcap August 12 2026 closes with Wallo267’s YouTube series, Eric Benét, scripted-TV casting, Baltimore weather and Ravens quarterback news.

The Steve Lacy Oh Yeah tour update brings his first headlining run since 2022 to The Anthem in Washington and Virginia Beach this October.

Settle into ten late-night R&B records with a one-click preview player built for Tuesday’s Grown & Sexy Slow Jams.

Close Tuesday with the Reach Records deal, Stevie Wonder’s latest R&B honor, Boris Kodjoe’s new role, a Maryland film-festival preview, Netflix’s newest No. 1 and an encouraging Ravens injury update.

Jamila Woods is celebrating a decade of HEAVN with a fall theater tour that closes at Chicago’s Thalia Hall.

Arin Ray’s new LIMBO EP arrives with five tracks, a compact 14-minute runtime and a late-summer R&B mood.

Megan has confirmed the next chapter of her album series is moving forward—but the rollout still has important blanks.

Hurricane Wisdom delivers a major new album, Roy Woods returns with late-night R&B, Nino Paid represents the region, and Inspectah Deck keeps lyricism front and center.

Brent Faiyaz expands Icon (Director’s Cut) with “fallin’,” “like it was.” and “suave.” featuring Tokischa.

Brooklyn will celebrate Aaliyah’s music, style and influence with a free tribute at Prospect Park. Brooklyn is preparing to celebrate one of its most influential musical daughters. BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! will present Aaliyah: One in a Million on Saturday, August 8, at the Lena Horne Bandshell in Prospect Park. The free community event will use live music, DJ sets, personal testimonials and fashion to honor Aaliyah on the 25th anniversary of her passing. Doors open at 3 p.m.

Ms. Lauryn Hill is taking Diaspora Calling! to Milton Keynes with Wyclef Jean, Erykah Badu, Fireboy DML, Giggs and a full-album Fugees performance.

Beyoncé’s latest release turns “Morning Dew (Donk)” into a four-track remix package—and brings JAY-Z back to a widely released guest verse.

The August 4 Power1047 Nightcap covers Drake, Future and Don Toliver on the charts, Akeylah Simone’s new R&B statement, Viola Davis’ Ascent, Baltimore’s National Night Out, Ted Lasso and ten classic slow jams.

Nearly two decades after their first collaborations, Day26 and Bryan-Michael Cox are rebuilding their creative partnership around a forthcoming album.

Rihanna’s Grand Kadooment appearance was bigger than a fashion moment—it placed Barbados’ signature celebration and its creative traditions before a global audience.

Tonight’s Power1047 Nightcap covers J. Cole’s new Hip-Hop magazine, Kehlani’s tour launch, Dahi and Loe Shimmy’s latest moves, Baltimore arts and ten slow jams.

The Grammy-winning singer and Cleveland Cavaliers guard celebrated with close family, friends and guests from music and basketball.