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New Music Friday: Brent Faiyaz, Mary J. Blige and more

Brent Faiyaz dropped off ICON, his long-awaited third studio album. Described as “minimalist and polished” R&B, the album with no features is complete with 10 tracks. It includes the previously released “Have To,” which earned the singer the #1 Billboard spot on the R&B Airplay chart.   Mike WiLL Made-It tapped YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Chief Keef for “Rooms,” a bass-heavy fast track that…

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Jill Scott releases ‘To Whom This May Concern,’ first album in 11 years

Jill Scott ‘To Whom This May Concern’ album artwork (Blues Babe Records) Jilly from Philly is back.  After a more than 10-year hiatus, Jill Scott has released a new album, To Whom This May Concern. It’s the soul singer’s sixth studio album following her Billboard #1 project Woman, which released back in 2015.  “I did not have a creative block,” Scott…

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Kelly Rowland and Method Man talk ‘Relationship Goals,’ choose songs for Valentine’s Day playlist

Kelly Rowland and Cliff ‘Method Man’ Smith in ‘Relationship Goals’ (Ryan Fivish/Prime) (SPOILER ALERT) Kelly Rowland and Method Man both have quite the catalogs, but when it comes to picking a song for a Valentine’s Day playlist, neither choose their own hits. Kelly, known for her solo work and as a member of Destiny’s Child, chose Snoh Aalegra’s “Do 4…