Corinne Bailey Rae - "Put Your Records On"

This week, we rewind to 2006 and revisit the warm, breezy charm of Corinne Bailey Rae’s breakout hit, "Put Your Records On." A jazz-infused pop-soul ballad with touches of R&B, the song instantly became Rae’s signature track. Released as the second single from her self-titled debut album in Europe—and her lead single in North America—the song paid subtle homage to Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” in its opening verse and invited listeners to embrace carefree self-love.


“Put Your Records On” soared to number two on the UK Singles Chart, topped the UK R&B Chart, and earned Grammy nominations for Record and Song of the Year in 2007. It even made a cinematic mark, appearing in Venus and later covered by The Chipettes in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. A viral TikTok cover by Ritt Momney in 2020 introduced the tune to a new generation, proving its timeless, feel-good magic.

LaTocha - Love Changes [Music Video]

By Status Ain't Hood • June 19, 2025
LaTocha, a founding member of the legendary 90s girl group Xscape, drops the video for her new solo single "Love Changes".

Stevie Wonder Named Billboard’s Greatest R&B Artist of All Time

By Status Ain't Hood Staff • June 19, 2025
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Slim (of 112) - "Somebody to Love"

By Status Ain't Hood Staff • June 19, 2025
Slim of the legendary 112 releases his latest single, Somebody to Love, a nod to R&B’s past and a message for today’s generation.

Annahstasia - Tether [Album]

By Status Ain't Hood • June 19, 2025
Already garnering plenty of rave reviews and critical acclaim from all corners of the globe, LA-based songwriter Annahstasia finally debuts her 11-tracks jazz-folk-soul opus Tether after numerous false starts.

India Shawn - Kill Switch [Music Video]

By Status Ain't Hood • June 19, 2025
Los Angeles artist India Shawn returns with “Kill Switch,” her first solo release since Before We Go (Deeper), delivering a powerful vocal performance over lush, psychedelic soul. Released on VANTA Music, the single explores reclaiming control in love and life. Co-written and produced with D’Mile, Livvy Bennett, and Michael Benjamin Hunter, the track reflects the emotional risks of blurring friendship and romance. Shawn describes it as a shift away from unreciprocated love. The Anne-Sophie Bine-directed video, co-starring Luke James, follows Shawn through a dreamlike maze of past lives, capturing the song’s themes of love, loss, and self-discovery in vivid, surreal visuals.

Chris Brown - "Holy Blindfold"

By Status Ain't Hood Staff • June 19, 2025
Chris Brown, fresh off BET Awards wins and launching his Breezy Bowl XX tour, released a new single, “Holy Blindfold.” The track follows his Grammy-winning 11:11 (Deluxe) album and recent assault charges. Produced by The Monsters & Strangerz, Jon Bellion, and Tenroc, the song features Brown seeking emotional refuge in love.

R. Kelly Allegedly Overdosed in Prison, Lawyer Claims Life-Threatening Negligence by Authorities

By Status Ain't Hood Staff • June 17, 2025
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R&B Singer Nezza Goes Viral After Singing National Anthem in Spanish at Dodgers Game

By Status Ain't Hood Staff • June 16, 2025
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Davido feat. Omah Lay - With You [Music Video]

By Status Ain't Hood • June 16, 2025
Davido’s hit single “With You” featuring Omah Lay has gone viral on social media, especially TikTok, and is already being hailed as an early Song of the Year contender. On June 16, Davido released a vibrant music video directed by Dammy Twitch, capturing the track’s energy with colorful visuals and viral dance moves. It’s the latest visual from his fifth album, 5ive.

Mariah Carey - Type Dangerous [Music Video]

By Status Ain't Hood • June 16, 2025
Wearing high heels doesn't stop Mariah Carey from taking down the bad guys in the new video for 'Type Dangerous'. The new single earned Mariah her 50th Billboard Hot 100 hit.
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