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Celebrated Artist Odeal Delivers Career-Defining Statement With THE SUMMER THAT SAVED ME
With his new EP The Summer That Saved Me (OVMBR/LVRN Records), Odeal invites listeners into his most personal chapter yet—a radiant collection of songs that capture freedom, healing, and self-discovery.
Oct 32 min read


Ravyn Lenae Takes Flight with BIRD'S EYE, Redefining the Modern Landscape of R&B
Ravyn Lenae’s sophomore album Bird’s Eye is a soaring exploration of sound and spirit, blending lush textures with her signature crystalline vocals.
Oct 22 min read


With MUTT, Leon Thomas Stakes His Claim as R&B’s Next Great Visionary
Leon Thomas’s sophomore album, MUTT, is a fearless and genre-bending statement that has cemented his place as one of the most exciting voices in modern R&B.
Oct 22 min read


GRAMMY®-NOMINATED J.I.D Drops His Boldest Statement Yet with GOD DOES LIKE UGLY
Platinum-selling, GRAMMY®-NOMINATED rapper J.I.D returns with his highly anticipated fourth studio album, God Does Like Ugly, out now via Dreamville Records/Interscope Records.
Oct 12 min read


A New Dawn in R&B: Sofia Rubina’s SOUL MORNING
With Soul Morning, Estonian soul-jazz vocalist Sofia Rubina delivers a track that feels like velvet from the very first note.
Sep 112 min read


The New Blue Note Los Angeles Hits All the Right Notes
Opening weekend at the brand-new Blue Note Jazz Club Los Angeles felt like a landmark moment, the kind of night you know you’ll be telling people about years down the road.
Aug 162 min read


A Soundtrack for the Spirit: High Praise for YV MINISTRY VOL. 2
YV Ministry returns with YV Ministry Vol. 2, a powerful follow-up to their debut that delivers both sonic excellence and spiritual depth. From the opening notes, it’s clear that this isn’t just an album—it’s a calling.
Jun 262 min read


Four Albums, Seven Years, Hundreds of Collaborations, Thousands of Voices and Three More GRAMMY® Nominations: Jacob Collier & DJESSE Vol. 4
6-time GRAMMY® winner and 15-time GRAMMY® nominee, Jacob Collier has dropped the final chapter of his four-part album series, DJESSE Vol. 4.
Dec 16, 20241 min read


Get Some GRAVY: BJ The Chicago Kid's Collaboration Album With Super Producer Yeti Beats
BJ The Chicago Kid has done it again with Gravy, a fresh, feel-good album that’s full of vintage vibes and pure soul.
Oct 4, 20242 min read


The BLRBMag Playlist Is Here!
We're so excited to introduce our 2024 BLRBMag Playlist! As we add music to our magazine, we'll add music to our playlist!
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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