The first single/video from Big L’s upcoming posthumous album Harlem’s Finest: Return of the King has arrived. “U Ain’t Gotta Chance,” released by Mass Appeal, pairs Big L’s sharp 1997 freestyle with a fresh verse from Nas, produced by G Koop, 2one2, Al Hug, and Mike Heron. The track finds the Harlem legend trading fierce, street-savvy bars with Escobar, offering a glimpse of the album dropping Halloween—an homage to Big L’s legacy and lyrical dominance.

Multi-Grammy Award winner Lecrae drops the official video for “Brick for Brick,” a standout from his acclaimed tenth album Reconstruction. Following his energetic Dove Awards performance, the visual sees Lecrae and MEEZO! taking over Houston’s NRG Stadium (home of the Texans) with unstoppable energy. Reconstruction, out now, finds the rap icon returning to his roots, reflecting on faith, purpose, and the beliefs that shaped his journey 

The anticipation is over. Rising R&B star and Grammy-award winning singer Ron E drops his debut album Let Me Explain. Executive produced by Hitmaka, the 12-track project features Fabolous, Honey Bxby, and Bay Swag, blending smooth R&B with streetwise edge. Through themes of love, growth, and vulnerability, Ron E delivers soulful storytelling (esp. on tracks like the captivating "Company" and "The G.O.A.T. featuring Tink) and heartfelt honesty, marking Let Me Explain as both a personal statement and a powerful debut moment.

Southern rapper CHIKA returns with her heartfelt new single “FLOAT,” a tender, introspective track that blends melodic production with raw emotion. Slowing the tempo, CHIKA opens up about loss, hope, and healing, inviting listeners into her inner world. Following her comeback single “Stimming,” “FLOAT” continues her journey of vulnerability and reflection, showcasing her gift for turning pain and nostalgia into poetic, relatable storytelling.

Ayra Starr continues her unstoppable rise with “Who’s Dat Girl,” a vibrant Afropop and dancehall fusion featuring labelmate Rema. Produced by Ragee with The Elements, the track bursts with global energy, blending Afro-dance rhythms, R&B smoothness, and exotic flair. Ayra’s sultry vocals and Rema’s effortless charisma create electric chemistry, turning the song into a playful, seductive anthem perfectly timed for the festive season.

Released on October 31, 1998, D’Angelo’s “Devil’s Pie” marked a bold new direction for the R&B visionary. Teaming up with Gang Starr’s DJ Premier, the track traded the smooth, urban contemporary polish of Brown Sugar for a raw, experimental sound that previewed the earthy funk and groove-driven vibe of his 2000 masterpiece Voodoo. Originally made for rapper Canibus (who passed on it), the song ultimately found its perfect home with D’Angelo and landed on the soundtrack for the 1998 film Belly. Musically, “Devil’s Pie” is a stripped-down, hip-hop-infused jam built from vintage P-Funk harmonies and a collage of samples from Teddy Pendergrass, Fat Joe, Pierre Henry, and Raekwon. It stands as one of Voodoo’s most sample-heavy cuts, reflecting D’Angelo’s creative chemistry with members of the Soulquarians collective, including J Dilla, whose rhythmic fingerprints subtly shape the song’s percussive swing. The result is a gritty, hypnotic groove that feels both spiritual and streetwise. Lyrically, “Devil’s Pie” cuts deep into the materialism and moral compromises infecting late-’90s hip-hop culture. With biting commentary on greed, ego, and the temptation of “dough, cream, ice, cheddar, and bread,” D’Angelo delivers what Questlove once called a “sermon against the money-hungry, jiggafied state of the world.” Over a haunting beat, he reminds listeners that success without soul is its own kind of prison — making “Devil’s Pie” a timeless warning wrapped in irresistible funk.

Kameelah “Meelah” Williams, the former lead singer of R&B group 702, steps into sultry Afro-R&B territory with her new single “All Eyes On Me.” Written by Cyrus Deshield and co-produced by Darius “3D” Jenkins and Brandon Black, the mid-tempo bop pulses with synths and bass as Meelah tempts, teases, and commands attention, confidently owning her power, allure, and independence as a versatile artist.

R&B veteran Rantz Davis returns with “Pressure,” a vibrant collaboration with Grammy-nominated artist Vscript. Blending smooth vocals and cultural flair, the duo introduces AfroBounce: a fusion of Afrobeat rhythms and New Orleans Bounce energy. The infectious single showcases Rantz’s signature soul and Vscript’s innovation, marking another milestone for the first R&B artist from New Orleans to chart on Billboard.

Chicago native Sól shines in the new video for “Lover Girl,” a dreamy indie R&B track produced by Kid Neptune and directed by Killflam. Channeling divine feminine energy, Sól delivers sultry, soulful vocals that celebrate self-love, confidence, and romantic potential. With lyrics like “I give my loving and affection... two beings of light,” the song radiates warmth, intimacy, and high-vibe connection.