Boluwatife “Champz” Balogun, the 14-year-old son of Afrobeats icon Wizkid, makes a bold entrance with his debut EP Champion’s Arrival. Released on November 11, the five-track project soared to No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria within five hours, making him the youngest artist to top the chart. Blending Afrobeats rhythms with UK grime, the EP highlights Champz’s solo confidence and has already charted in over 30 countries with millions of streams.

Funk/Jazz trio Soulive’s “Flowers at Your Feet,” featuring Grammy winner Van Hunt, is a soulful, psych-funk reflection recorded under Iceland’s endless summer light at Flóki Studios. As the trio’s second single from their upcoming album Flowers , the track showcases their telepathic chemistry and rich lineage of influences, elevated by Hunt’s kaleidoscopic vocals. Produced and engineered by Alan Evans, the song honors musical greats while marking Soulive’s powerful return.

Pierre Anthony’s “Love You” arrives as a warm, modern pop-love anthem capturing two people falling deeply for one another. The New York–born soulful vocalist, known for channeling the timeless spirit of 50s, 60s, and 70s R&B, brings the song to life in a beautifully directed music video from his album In My Feelings. Co-directed with Reidge Johannes, the visual highlights tender glances, dreamy romance, and the emotional richness that defines Anthony’s sound.

British singer Nia Smith’s new single “Limit” pairs cool conviction with soulful clarity as she confronts the boundaries of love. Sampling James Blake’s “Limit to Your Love,” the track blends bluesy piano and steady percussion while she questions her partner’s behavior and signals an impending ending. After a year of revisions, Smith says the song speaks for those ready to let go, adding to a breakout year of major performances and her debut EP.

Yemi Alade returns with “Shawa Shawa (Ashawo),” a vibrant and evocative new single that highlights her unmistakable pan-African star power. Featuring fellow Nigerian vocalist Fave, the track is already generating major buzz online thanks to its uplifting energy and irresistible groove. With her Grammy-nominated pedigree and deep cultural roots, Alade delivers another must-add anthem for fans of feel-good, high-spirited music.

Usher has filed a lawsuit against one of his longtime collaborators, producer Bryan-Michael Cox, along with several entertainment industry figures, over a loan tied to a restaurant project in Atlanta that never materialized. According to the lawsuit filed on Nov. 14, Cox (who helped craft some of Usher’s biggest hits, including “U Got It Bad” and “Burn”) approached the singer in 2024 about investing in a restaurant and lounge called Homage ATL. Entertainment lawyer Alcide Honoré and industry officials Keith Thomas and Charles Hughes are also named in the complaint. Court documents reveal that while Usher declined to invest as a partner, he agreed to loan the group $1.7 million, wiring the funds in January with the expectation that they would secure a property for the venue. Months later, when no real estate had been purchased, Usher requested the money be returned. He received $1 million in August but has yet to recover the remaining $700,000. Usher claims Honoré told him repayment was “not that easy” because the funds had been used for “other purposes,” though no explanation has been provided for how the money was spent. Usher is now seeking $4.9 million in damages, representing $700,000 for each claim listed in the filing. The legal dispute comes as the R&B icon continues to expand his ventures outside of music. In a recent conversation with TMZ, Usher hinted at plans for a clothing line and shared that he’d love to see Metallica take the stage at a future Super Bowl halftime show.

RUBII returns with Feeluh, a captivating new EP that cements her place as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary R&B. Blending neo-soul, and alt-pop textures, the UK artist delivers intimate, harmonizing vocals that feel both nostalgic and modern.Feeluhexplores themes of sudden success, growth, and betrayal with grounded, conversational lyricism. Following over 250 million streams, breakout singles like “Twin Flames,” and a buzzworthy Glastonbury performance, RUBII steps boldly into her next chapter with the confident, self-assured lead track “Confidence.”

Elijah Blake unveils the stirring video for “Shouldn’t Wanna Call,” a raw, late-night confession that finds the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter caught between closure and longing. Floating over lush production, his vocals trace the ache of letting go while still clinging to memories of a love that shaped him. As the third single from his upcoming album THE GEMINI, the track deepens Blake’s exploration of emotional duality, following the soulful singles “White Rum” and “Work It Out.”

Buffalo emcee-producer Che Noir teams up with fellow Buffalo rapper 7xvethegenius for the “Not Me” official music video, delivering sharp, uncompromising bars over Chup’s gritty, mid-’90s–inspired production. The track showcases both artists’ layered verses, driven by heart, hustle, and unwavering vision. Serving as a powerful glimpse into their highly anticipated collaborative album, the record highlights why Che Noir and 7xvethegenius are considered two of the strongest voices in rap today.