R&B | The Musical Hype

Nas Debuts at No. 3 | Scanning the Charts 📉

Scanning the Charts (8/18/21): Billie Eilish remains no. 1 for a second week while Nas debuts at no. 3 on the Billboard 200.

On the 66th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a DAILY SCHEDULE in some form or fashion.

Anthony Hamilton continues to a career-long flex on “Love is the New Black,” the soulful title track from his first album in five years.

Lizzo, assisted by Cardi B, shines on her first single of 2021, “Rumors.” Both ladies flip the bird to critics and haters and it’s awesome.

Although a tall task, Jennifer Hudson does a fantastic job of capturing the essence of Aretha Franklin on the Respect soundtrack.

🎧 Kisses: An Intriguing Compendium of Kiss Songs features music from ABBA, Doja Cat, The Drums, P!nk, Prince & Rihanna.

On the 14th edition of Sunday Refresh, we’re uplifted by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings performing, “Call on God.”

On the 23rd edition of Head 2 Head, Corinne Bailey Rae and Ritt Momney duke it out over their respective versions of “Put Your Records On.”

🎧 11 Thrilling Songs About the Red Planet, Mars features Alexander 23, David Bowie, Mario, Timmy Trumpet & YUNGBLUD.

On the 65th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with a DRESS in some form or fashion.

Scanning the Charts (8/11/21): Grammy winner Billie Eilish takes her sophomore album, Happier Than Ever, to no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

On the 64th edition of 5ive Songs (2021), we select five songs that are associated with the letter X in some form or fashion.