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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.

Ari Lennox’s new single pairs her conversational writing and unmistakable vocal character with warm bass, crisp drums and lounge-ready color.

Tinashe’s “Too Easy” powers a national Express campaign that connects her music, choreography and visual identity ahead of Popstar.

NE-YO’s latest visual turns an unfamiliar saloon into a communal dance floor, continuing the genre-crossing story behind his tenth studio album.

Cardi B returns with “AH HA,” Meek Mill revisits a classic, Jacquees delivers Mood 2, and Too $hort extends his legendary run on a loaded New Music Friday.

Ten years after his original Mood mixtape, Jacquees returns with a 22-song sequel built around traditional slow jams, melodic rap collaborations and contemporary R&B.

Isaiah Falls is extending his Florida-rooted R&B world with a 12-track project and a fall tour scheduled to stop at Washington’s Howard Theatre.