UK singer Craig David returns to the spotlight with his ninth studio album, Commitment, a vibrant collection that channels the magic of his Born to Do It era. Released last Friday, the 13-track project blends confidence, joy, and vulnerability, showcasing David's signature vocal agility. Standout collaborations with JoJo (“In It with You”), Tiwa Savage (the title track), and Louisa Johnson add fresh energy, while singles like “In Your Hands,” “SOS,” and “Wake Up” have already made waves. The album’s release was paired with the soulful new track “Rain,” offering fans one final teaser before its Billboard 200 run.

French Guianese dancehall star Jahyanai teams up with Jamaican queen Spice for the sizzling new single “Quint It,” produced by French-Canadian duo Gold Up. Driven by a vibrant, Latin-infused dancehall beat, the track bursts with infectious energy and undeniable chemistry. Shot in Jamaica by Shane Creative, the video perfectly matches the song’s tropical, feel-good vibe.

Detroit emcee Courtney Bell returns with “Everyday,” a raw, introspective single and first look at his upcoming album It Gets Greater Later. Produced by MNRK Music Group, the track explores breaking free from numbing routines, paired with a Groundhog Day-inspired video by Diego. Through cycles of smoking, drinking, and self-reflection, Bell edges toward clarity, marking a powerful shift from pain to purpose and showcasing his most intentional, transformative work yet.

British-born singer Aiyana-Lee's new single “Highest to Lowest” sees transform heartbreak into triumph, blending gospel flourishes, swelling choirs, and raw R&B-soul power. Featured on Spike Lee’s new eponymously-titled musical heist film soundtrack, the track moves from pain to liberation, asserting identity and resilience. With vocals on par with the likes of Aretha Franklin and Celien Dion, Aiyana-Lee delivers a stirring, prophetic anthem of self-actualization and evolution.

Tanzanian artist Zuchu’s “Amanda (Explicit)” showcases her emotional depth and vocal mastery, blending intricate melodies with heartfelt lyrics. Building on the success of her previous “Oktoba Tunatiki,” the track highlights her artistic evolution and solidifies her status in East African music. With polished production and boundary-pushing creativity, Zuchu delivers an authentic, captivating performance that resonates far beyond Tanzania’s borders.

A high-profile publishing dispute has erupted between R&B singer Al B. Sure! and Simon & Schuster over the content of his upcoming memoir, Do You Believe Me Now?. The book was initially set to reveal explosive claims about music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, including Sure!’s belief that Diddy may have been connected to his 2022 coma. Announced in May ahead of Combs’ trial, the memoir has now been pulled from the publisher’s website, removed from Amazon’s preorder listings, and delayed to an improbable release date of Dec. 31, 2050. Sure!’s attorney, Robert J. Hantman, says “creative differences” about how much the book should focus on Diddy are at the heart of the standoff. Sure! and Diddy’s history dates back to the early 1990s at Uptown Records, where Sure! was a top star and Combs was an intern. Sure! was once married to Kim Porter, who later became Diddy’s longtime partner and the mother of three of his children. The singer has been among Combs’ most vocal critics amid the rapper’s ongoing sexual assault allegations, publicly questioning the official account of Porter’s 2018 death and linking his own near-fatal health crisis to Combs. Simon & Schuster’s initial press release promised a memoir that would chronicle Sure!’s medical ordeal, his relationship with Porter, and “shocking ties to Sean Combs.” Hantman has suggested that outside forces may have played a role in the book’s sudden shelving, hinting at possible interference to suppress its claims. He says they may enlist private investigator Bo Dietl to look into the matter. Meanwhile, sources have claimed industry insiders treat Sure! with caution, describing him as “mentally unstable,” an assertion Hantman strongly rejects. Combs has never publicly commented on Sure!’s allegations, and the future of the memoir remains uncertain.

Jamaican dancehall artist Stalk Ashley delivers a heartfelt call for unity in the video for her latest single, “All We Need Is Love.". The track blends Ashley’s signature sensual vocals with a mellow, uplifting rhythm rooted in the Red Fyah Riddim, produced by Romeich Ent and Slyda Di Wizard Music.

Indie R&B star Kevin Ross teases his next single, “Luxury Lust,” ahead of his upcoming album LOVE UPTEMPO: MAX , dropping August 28. With its slick, uptempo groove, the track is drenched in sensuality and sophisticated swagger, further cementing Ross’s place as a standout voice in today’s R&B landscape.

Cincinnati rapper Skylar Blatt keeps her momentum strong with the confident new single “Keep It P,” out now via Saint Ka$h/Arista Records. Blending a laid-back flow with cool girl energy, Skylar turns her morning routine into a self-assured anthem, continuing the wave of empowerment sparked by previous hits such as “I Look Good” and “Major League.”