Aaliyah Returns with Posthumous Single “Gone” Featuring Tank

On May 2, 2025, Blackground Records 2.0 unveiled “Gone,” a previously unreleased track by the late R&B icon Aaliyah, featuring longtime collaborator Tank. This release marks the first single from her forthcoming posthumous album, Unstoppable, and is available exclusively on the label’s streaming platform,... Read More.

Are you ready!! Earth, Wind & Fire on Tour!!

Earth, Wind & Fire, the legendary R&B and funk band, has announced their 2025 North American summer tour, bringing their timeless hits to fans across the continent. The tour kicks off on June 14 in Denver, Colorado, and concludes on August 10 in Waite... Read More.

Jacksonville Funk Fest!

Get ready, Jacksonville! The highly anticipated Funk Fest 2025 is making its return to Metropolitan Park on May 9–10, promising two electrifying days of classic R&B, hip-hop, and soul. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this year's theme, *“The Rebirth,”* pays homage to the festival's enduring... Read More.

Raphael Saadiq Announces Vinyl Club, ‘Lucy Pearl’ Reissue

Grammy-winning artist Raphael Saadiq has launched the **Raphael Saadiq Vinyl Club**, offering fans exclusive access to limited-edition vinyl reissues of his most celebrated works. The inaugural release is a special reissue of Lucy Pearl's self-titled album, marking its 25th anniversary. This reissue, dubbed *Lucy Pearl... Read More.