With Victory—his first album since 1999’s The Art of Storytelling—Slick Rick reaffirms that hip-hop storytelling is alive and well. The video for his latest single, “Documents,” blends old-school Mafioso-style visuals with sharp lyricism, featuring none other than Nas. Over a hard-hitting, self-produced beat laced with late-’90s Queens flavor, the two lyrical legends deliver a cinematic and compelling performance.

Ghanaian American singer Amaarae has released a new song, “Girlie-Pop!,” accompanied by a sensual music video directed by Omar Jones. In a press release, Amaarae shared the inspiration behind the track: “‘Girlie-Pop!’ started as a freestyle over an open guitar on a magical night in Brazil. I wanted to create a song that captures the feeling of a kiss from your favorite person in the world—the kind of moment that sends you into the stars with just a smile and a peck on the lips.”

Mariah Carey drops her latest single “Sugar Sweet” featuring Shenseea and Kehlani, blending dancehall vibes with her signature sound. Produced by HARV and Mariah, the track teases her upcoming album Here For It All and showcases her breathy vocals alongside fresh, modern production.

Olivier Cheuwa’s Lovely Day EP is a vibrant fusion of Afrobeat, soul, and uplifting energy. The Cameroonian artist delivers six tracks rooted in gratitude, love, and joy. His soulful cover of Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day” feels fresh and heartfelt, while standout track “Special Love” blends romantic lyrics with breezy Afropop. Known for his rich vocals and global style, Cheuwa’s EP reflects years of artistic growth and is perfect for fans of feel-good, soulful music.

Beyoncé has once again redefined music industry standards, setting multiple records with her recent COWBOY CARTER tour. According to Billboard, the nine-city stadium tour grossed an unprecedented $407.6 million across 32 shows, making it the highest-grossing country music tour of all time. It also became the fastest tour ever to surpass the $400 million mark—beating even her own 2023 Renaissance World Tour, which spanned 56 dates. With the success of both COWBOY CARTER and RENAISSANCE, Beyoncé is now the first woman and first American artist to gross over $400 million on two separate tours. She joins an elite group that includes only Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and The Rolling Stones. Billboard also confirmed her status as the highest-grossing Black artist of all time, with new records set at major venues from Los Angeles to Paris and Atlanta. The tour concluded in Las Vegas on July 26 with a spectacular finale featuring surprise appearances by her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi, mother Tina Knowles, husband JAY-Z, and Miley Cyrus. In a nostalgic highlight, Beyoncé reunited with Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for performances of “Lose My Breath,” “Bootylicious,” and “Energy,” dazzling fans in metallic gold stagewear and solidifying her legacy as a peerless live performer.

South African international superstar Tyla gets the party started with her new ‘WWP’ mixtape, a four-track opus includes a "Dynamite" collaboration with Wizkid.

London based singer, songwriter and producer Demae backs up her latest single 'Don’t Play The Fool’ with a new video, conducted by director Ivor Lawson-Adamah. The vocalist, who stood out last year with her stirring EP Deliver Me, has continued her musical journey with a run of singles in 2025.

NYC-based singer/songwriter Victoria Noelle unveils her powerful new video "In the Name of Love, "a self-written, produced, and performed work that blends romance and resilience. Shot by Jahvan White, the cinematic visual follows Victoria through the streets of New York City, capturing both the beauty of love and her unwavering self-worth.

Rising R&B and blues artist Olivia Terpin delivers vulnerability and emotional depth on “Stay Like This,” a soulful track inspired by her first serious relationship. With soaring vocals and heartfelt storytelling, she transforms heartache into hope. Blending rich sonics and sensitive lyricism, the New Jersey native emerges as a standout talent to watch.