Atlanta’s V-103 is marking its 50th anniversary with a special Labor Day Weekend R&B Concert on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park.
The celebration will feature R&B artists Raphael Saadiq and Ari Lennox. It is presented by The People’s Station V-103 and Live Nation, with Greathouse Trial Law serving as the main sponsor.
Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. For additional information, visit V-103.com.
Stage Red Fontana, a live entertainment venue located at 8463 Sierra Ave in Fontana, California, has announced that R&B group NEXT is confirmed, and will perform on August 30, 2026.
NEXT rose to prominence in the late 1990s with their debut album Rated Next, but their breakthrough came with the 1998 smash hit “Too Close,” which topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. The song’s infectious groove, smooth harmonies and provocative lyrics helped establish NEXT as one of the defining R&B groups of the era.
For links to tickets and additional information, visit www.stageredfontana.com.
French-Cameroonian singer-songwriter Irma has released the official video for her single, “Nobody Wins.” The visual premiered on her official YouTube channel on August 19, 2026.
The intimate video places Irma in a quiet, rural setting, where she is seen sitting in a yard, singing and playing her guitar. At various moments, she writes in a notebook, creating the impression that she is putting the lyrics to the song onto paper as she performs.
The visual also incorporates simple glimpses of everyday life, including Irma eating, brushing her teeth and quietly taking in her natural surroundings. The understated approach complements the reflective nature of “Nobody Wins,” allowing the song and Irma‘s performance to remain the focus.
Written, composed and produced by Irma, “Nobody Wins” was originally released on March 6, 2026 through Azobé.
De La Soul and Nas have released the official video for “Run It Back!!,” the standout collaboration from De La Soul’s tenth studio album, Cabin In The Sky. Released August 19, 2026, the visual is now available on both De La Soul and Mass Appeal’s official YouTube channels.
The video takes an imaginative approach to the hard-hitting hip-hop track, using an artistic filter reminiscent of painted brush strokes. The effect gives the visual an almost storybook-like quality, creating a distinctive contrast between its playful, handcrafted appearance and the record’s powerful lyrical energy. Both Nas and De La Soul appear throughout the video in the stylized treatment.
“Run It Back!!” brings together two enduring forces in New York hip-hop, with De La Soul representing their Long Island roots and Nas adding his Queensbridge perspective. The track reflects on hip-hop’s history, evolution and continued influence.
With its unconventional visual style and heavyweight collaboration, the “Run It Back!!” video offers a fresh visual interpretation of a track rooted firmly in hip-hop history while demonstrating that De La Soul and Nas remain creatively relevant across generations.
Tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated Rock The Bells Festival 2026, bringing hip-hop and R&B icons to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Sunday, November 29, at 7:00 PM.
The festival lineup features hip-hop legend LL Cool J, Lil Kim, Method Man and Redman, SWV, D-Nice, LeToya Luckett, The LOX and David Banner. Additional names will be announced in the coming weeks.
Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster.
Omarion has released the official visualizer for “Reasons,” one of the standout tracks from O2 – Part 1. The project, released June 26, 2026, marks a return to the sound and spirit of the singer’s early solo career while reflecting his growth as an artist. “Reasons” is the third track on the seven-song project.
Released on August 17 on Omarion’s official YouTube channel, the “Reasons” music video presents the singer in a sleek, intimate setting. Omarion and his leading lady are seen on a quiet street alongside a striking black luxury car, with both dressed entirely in black. As she leans against the vehicle, Omarion sings directly to her, expressing his admiration and celebrating her beauty, while showcasing the smooth dance moves that have remained a defining part of his artistry.
The video’s stylish, understated presentation complements the romantic tone of “Reasons.” Omarion’s appearance and performance have also drawn positive reactions from viewers, with many praising his timeless look and the song’s smooth R&B appeal.
The visualizer was directed/created by ShotByStarks, with Myori Granger serving as the featured model.
Christian hip-hop artist KB has released the official music video for “Too Unfazed,” the opening track from his latest album, This Cannot Be Sold. The video premiered August 13 on KB’s official YouTube channel.
Set inside a neighborhood bodega, the video places KB in the role of an employee navigating the realities of an ordinary workday. Viewers see him sweeping floors, working the cash register and dealing with difficult customers before the story takes a dramatic turn when there is an attempted robbery.
The situation becomes even more personal when KB realizes that the robber is someone he knows. Rather than allowing the encounter to escalate, KB convinces him to surrender the gun. The two ultimately pray together, transforming what initially appears to be a dangerous confrontation into a powerful moment of redemption and faith.
This Cannot Be Sold, KB’s 13-track album, was released on July 10, 2026 through Provident Entertainment. The project explores faith, family, legacy and the things that cannot be commodified, with KB delivering the intelligent, layered lyricism that has established him as one of Christian hip-hop’s most respected voices.
