The Weeknd has enlisted Summer Walker for a remix of “Best Friend,” a track from his 2021 LP Dawn FM. Walker adds her signature, buttery smooth vocals to the groove-laden track, offering a female perspective to the “Blinding Lights” singer’s song about a casual hookup that unintentionally transforms into something …
Read More »Cardi B Joins Summer Walker, SZA for Sizzling 'No Love' Remix
Summer Walker has dropped a remix of her sultry single “No Love” with an assist from Cardi B. The original single, which also features SZA, appears on Walker’s Still Over It, released in November. On the remix, Cardi B — who provided narration on Still Over It‘s opening track, “Bitter,” …
Read More »Mary J. Blige to Headline 2022 Roots Picnic
The Roots Picnic will mark its first in-person event since 2019 on June 4 and 5 at the Mann Center at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. The fest will feature a headlining set from Mary J. Blige and the Roots, who will share the stage for the first time. The stacked lineup …
Read More »Inside the Legal Battle Tearing Apart R&B's Hottest Label
UPDATE (11/2): The label LVRN, known for signing 6lack and Summer Walker, among others, prevailed Tuesday in a lawsuit with two consultants who previously worked with the company. LVRN initially sued Amir Kashani and Dan Feldstein, alleging they “skimmed” money from a branding deal and diverted business to their own …
Read More »Summer Walker, Usher Release Steamy 'Come Thru' Video
Rising R&B artist Summer Walker has released a new video, “Come Thru,” featuring Usher. The dreamy, neon-soaked clip, shot by Lacey Duke, was filmed at Atlanta’s 285 Flea Market and features motorcycles, fog machines and plenty of other nighttime Lynchian imagery, with some Usher choreography thrown in for good measure. …
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