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Tyla Makes Her Mark On Our New “R&B Season” Playlist Update: Stream

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We’re almost a quarter of the way through 2024, and this new update to our R&B Season playlist shows that there’s no signs of it slowing down. Moreover, we’ve rounded up the best of the best releases of this week adjacent to the genre, and we have a couple of albums and singles to highlight. First up is Tyla’s new self-titled album, building off of the strength of her breakout 2023 with some catchy, lush, and wavy tracks. Specifically, we want to shout out “No.1” with Tems. Both artists deliver soothing vocal performances with an infectious chorus and a lot of breezy chemistry.

Staying on the album tip, we also have a new full-length offering from SiR, HEAVY, and it’s a star-studded and expansive effort. With guest appearances from Ty Dolla $ign, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad, and more -– plus plenty of solo tracks for the TDE creative to show off his talents -– this is a pretty well-rounded and passionate collection of rap and R&B songs. There’s a particular pleasant flow and approach to musicality on “POETRY IN MOTION” featuring Anderson .Paak. Furthermore, the crisp percussion and hazy guitar chords hit the ear with warm and calming ease.

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HNHH R&B Season Playlist: Stream

Also, we have a surprising treat in the R&B world to discuss in the form of 6LACK’s new EP, No More Lonely Nights. This is an acoustic reimagining of certain songs off of the Atlanta crooner’s 2023 album Since I Have A Lover, specifically the title track, “Rent Free,” and “Inwood Hill Park.” Out of these selections, we’d really recommend the latter, with just a simple bassline backing his flow switches, moody delivery, and lyrically expounded struggle. If you haven’t spun the 31-year-old’s last record much since its release, then this is a simple but effective to gain new appreciation for its songwriting and structural strengths.

Meanwhile, Jorja Smith and Josman dropped “GO GO GO” this week off the EP of the same name with French rappers, which is more of a rock-centric jam with an anthemic chorus and earthy acoustic guitar chords. Finally, LOONY dropped her own self-titled album this week, too, on which “Show You Why” is a tender and gorgeously produced standout. Let us know down in the comments below what your favorite R&B Season inclusion was this week, as well as what else we left out. Check out our playlist above and, as always, come back to HNHH for the latest great music drops around the clock.

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Juvenile Calls Out Lovers & Friends Festival Over Not Receiving A Deposit

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The highly anticipated Lovers & Friends Festival, slated for May 2024 with headliners Usher, Janet Jackson, and Backstreet Boys, has found itself embroiled in controversy as yet another artist disputes their inclusion. This time, it’s the renowned Cash Money Records rapper, Juvenile, who took to Instagram to express his frustration and disappointment with the festival organizers. In an Instagram Reel posted on Wednesday, Juvenile didn’t hold back. In fact, he delivered a candid and less-than-cordial message to the Lovers & Friends team.

“Here we go again, man. These cats at Lovers & Friends. Whoever in charge of Lovers & Friends, man, y’all doing bad business,” he began. The rapper continued to detail his grievances. Emphasizing that despite being featured on the festival’s lineup poster, he hadn’t received any deposit or compensation for his potential performance. “Y’all done put my name on the flyer, and y’all know you ain’t sent me no deposit. Ain’t sent me no bread or nothin’. Keep on playing games. Talking ’bout y’all gonna get back at me. Look, y’all playing games with the wrong mothaf*cka, man,” Juvenile asserted in the video. His frustration was palpable as he conveyed his displeasure with the festival’s handling of the situation.

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The rapper’s message adds to the growing discontent surrounding the festival’s lineup announcement. Just a week earlier, Mary J. Blige had clarified on her Instagram Story that her inclusion was an error due to prior commitments. However, apparently a solution was reached because it was announced that Mary would in fact be there after all. However, Juvenile’s response was notably more direct and less diplomatic, expressing his dissatisfaction with the festival’s alleged failure to compensate him for the use of his name in promotional materials.

As the controversy unfolds, questions arise about the festival’s organizational practices and the impact of such disputes on the credibility of large-scale events. The Lovers & Friends Festival, initially hailed for its star-studded lineup, now faces scrutiny and skepticism from both fans and artists alike. Whether the festival organizers can address and rectify these issues will likely determine the success and reputation of the event in the eyes of the music industry and festivalgoers. For those eager to witness the performances at Lovers & Friends 2024, the festival is set to take place on Saturday, May 4, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds.

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