Kelly Rowland enlists Raye, Mike Sabath, Sounwave for new collaboration

American singer, songwriter, and actress Kelly Rowland has enlisted Raye, Mike Sabath, and Sounwave for a new collaboration.

British recording artist Raye (born Rachel Keen) previously co-wrote for John Legend (“A Good Night”), Ellie Goulding (“Sixteen”), Hailee Steinfeld (“Capital Letters”), Rita Ora (“Proud”) and Charli XCX (“After the Afterparty”).

Meanwhile, Soundwave and Mike Sabath have collectively produced cuts for Kali Uchis (“Tyrant”), Liam Payne (“Familiar”), Little Mix (“Wasabi”), The Weeknd (“Pray for Me”), Madison Beer (“Hurts Like Hell”), Kendrick Lamar (“All the Stars”), Bea Miller (“It’s Not U, It’s Me”) and Raleigh Ritchie (“Overdose”).

Rowland’s current single “Crown” – which was co-written by Colby O’Donis, Varren Wade, Harmony “H-Money” Samuels, and Edgar “Johnny Velvet” Etienne – is now available via all other digital streaming outlets.

Her upcoming fifth studio collection, and follow-up to 2013’s “Talk a Good Game,” is expected to arrive later this year via Island Records.

The still-untitled project reportedly delivers additional alliances with Da Internz, Mick Schultz, J. Que, The Stereotypes, Bianca Atterberry, Darhyl Camper, Prince Charlez, Ray BLK, Nana Rogues, Black Coffee, and The Rascals.

Stream the audio clip for “Crown” below.

Pink unleashes eighth studio collection “Hurts 2B Human”

American singer/songwriter Alecia Moore, known mononymously as Pink, has unleashed eighth studio collection online.

“Hurts 2B Human” – featuring lead promotional single “Walk Me Home” – is now available via iTunes and all other digital streaming outlets.

The highly-anticipated project boasts productions from Max Martin, Shellback, Billy Mann, Oscar Gorres, Ryan Tedder, Greg Kurstin, Jorgen Odegard, Wrabel, Steve Robson, Peter Thomas, Kyle Mooreman, and The Struts.

On the songwriting front, Pink has worked with Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, Beck, Scott Harris, Nate Ruess, Sia, Freddy Wexler, Ilsey Juber, Steph Jones, Julia Michaels, Teddy Geiger, Eskeerdo, Sasha Sloan, Uffie, Allen Shamblin, Tom Douglas, and Jetta-John Hartley.

See the tracklisting for “Hurts 2B Human” below.

(1) Hustle / (2) (Hey Why) Miss You Sometime / (3) Walk Me Home / (4) My Attic / (5) 90 Days (featuring Wrabel) / (6) Hurts 2B Human (featuring Khalid) / (7) Can We Pretend (featuring Cash Cash) / (8) Courage / (9) Happy / (10) We Could Have It All / (11) Love Me Anyway (featuring Chris Stapelton) / (12) Circle Game / (13) The Last Song of Your Life / (14) More

Jojo hits the studio with Stacy Barthe for new collaboration

American singer/songwriter Joanna Levesque, known mononymously as Jojo, has teamed up with Stacy Barthe for a new collaboration.

Barthe’s songwriting resume boasts works with Rihanna (“Cheers”), Alicia Keys (“Limitedless”), Teyana Taylor (“Outta My League”), Marsha Ambrosius (“So Good”), Bridget Kelly (“Carry My Cross”), Melanie Fiona (“Like I Love You”), Lauriana Mae (“Marvelous”) and Ciara (“Flaws and All”).

Her debut album “Becoming” – featuring productions from Malay, Benny Cassette, and Darhyl “DJ” Camper – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

In addition to contributing to Louise’s upcoming album, “Heavy Love,” Jojo is expected to release her fourth studio collection later this year via her own imprint Clover Music in partnership with Interscope Records.

The still-untitled project reportedly delivers further songwriting contributions from Chloe Angelides, Isabella Kearney-Nurse, Max Wolfgang, Diana Gordon, Natt Dunn, Sebastian Kole, Caroline Ailin, Steph Jones, Iain James, Kennedi Lykken, Skyler Stonestreet, Myah Marie, and Boy Matthews.

Stream the audio clip for “Flawed Beautiful Creatures” below.

FKA twigs unleashes music video for new single “Cellophane”

FKA twigs has unleashed the music video for her new single online.

The Andrew Thomas Huang-directed clip for “Cellophane” was posted to the British singer/songwriter’s YouTube channel on Wednesday (April 24, 2019).

Now available via iTunes and all other digital streaming outlets; “Cellophane” was written by FKA twigs (born Tahliah Barnett) alongside Jeff Kleinman (Arlissa, Kelsey Lu) and Michael Uzowuru (Jorja Smith, Frank Ocean).

As mentioned in earlier posts, FKA twigs upcoming project – featuring further contributions Rick Nowels, Levi Lennox, and Sia Furler – is expected to arrive later this year via Young Turks Recordings.

Watch the music video for “Cellophane” below.

Dyo releases debut promotional single “Arena”

British singer/songwriter Dayo Olatunji, known mononymously as Dyo, has released her new promotional single.

“Arena” – which was co-written by Dyo alongside Jonathan Lee and Alastair O’Donnell – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

Production duties on “Arena” were collectively handled by Jay Weathers (Ella Eyre, Jaira Burns) and Parker Ighile (Tamera Foster, Grace Sewell).

As a songwriter, Dyo has penned songs for Fleur East (“Favourite Thing”), M.O (“Wondering”), Four of Diamonds (“Put Your Name On It”), Jacob Banks (“Love Ain’t Enough”) and Fifth Harmony (“Lonely Night”).

She has also contributed to the next projects by Dan Caplen, Lauren Jauregui, Mabel McVey, Zella Day, Ryn Weaver, Melissa Steel, Kranium, Zara Larsson, Ray BLK, Sabina Ddumba, Louise Redknapp, and Mack Wilds.

Stream the audio clip for “Arena” below.

Dinah Jane premieres music video for new single “Heard It All Before”

Dinah Jane has premiered the music video for her new single online.

The Steve Gomillion-directed clip for “Heard It All Before” was posted to the American singer/songwriter’s YouTube channel on Friday (April 19, 2019).

The track was co-written by Micah Powell, whose other credits include Omarion’s “Post to Be,” Trey Songz’s “Picture Perfect,” Eric Bellinger’s “Film Me,” Sevyn Streeter’s “Shoulda Been There” and Tank’s “Next Breath.”

Production duties on “Heard It All Before” were handled by Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem, who is also responsible for Chris Brown’s “Wobble Up,” Gwen Stefani’s “Used to Love You,” Keith Urban’s “Coming Home,” Ciara’s “Freak Me,” Enrique Iglesias’s “Move to Miami,” and Avril Lavigne’s “Head Above Water.”

Jane’s current self-titled project – featuring two additional songs in the shape of “Pass Me By” and “Fix It” – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

Watch the music video for “Heard It All Before” below.

Rotimi releases new promotional single “Love Riddim”

Nigerian-American singer-actor Olurotimi Akinosho, known professionally as Rotimi, has released his new promotional single online.

“Love Riddim” is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

The track was written by Rotimi alongside Al Sherrod Lambert (Jamie Foxx, Mary J. Blige), Varren Wade (Jennifer Lopez, Ella Mai), Colby O’Donnis (Lady Gaga, Kelly Rowland), Harmony “H-Money” Samuels (Chris Brown, Ariana Grande) and Edgar “Johnny Velvet” Etienne (Ciara, Janet Jackson).

As mentioned in various media outlets, Rotimi’s upcoming EP “Walk With Me” is scheduled to arrive on May 24 via FrontRo Music Group / EMPIRE.

Stream the audio clip for “Love Riddim” below.

Darhyl “DJ” Camper teases new collaboration with John Legend

Darhyl “DJ” Camper has teased a new collaboration with John Legend.

“I still remember sending fan mail online in the seventh grade letting you know I play wishing to meet you,” the American record producer and songwriter posted to Instagram on Friday (April 19, 2019).

Camper previously teamed up with Legend on “Open Your Eyes,” “Dreams” and “Angel,” taken from the artist’s fourth album, 2013’s “Love in the Future,” which debuted at number four on the US Billboard 200 Albums Chart.

Camper’s resume boasts additional works with Tamar Braxton (“Love & War”), Mary J. Blige (“Thick of It”), Ne-Yo (“Good Man”), Jessie J (“Not My Ex”), Trey Songz (“Pretty Girl’s Lie”), Christina Aguilera (“Masochist”), Mariah Carey (“Dedicated”) and Keyshia Cole (“Trust & Believe”).

Meanwhile, Legend’s current single “Preach” – which was co-written by Sarah Aarons and produced by Greg Kurstin – is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

His upcoming seventh studio collection reportedly delivers further contributions from Scott Storch, Cutfather, Warren “Oak” Felder, Stacy Barthe, Dan Wilson, Mr. Hudson, Max Wolfgang, Nasri Atweh, and Twice As Nice.

Stream the audio clip for “Preach” below.

Tamera Foster teams with Fred Cox for new collaboration

Tamera Foster has teamed up with Fred Cox for a new collaboration.

The British record producer and songwriter previously helmed songs for Grace Carter (“Heal Me”), Olivia Nelson (“Back When”), Zak Abel (“Rock Bottom”), Caitlyn Scarlett (“Back When”), Rag’n’Bone Man (“Grace”), Kiah Victoria (“Treat Me”), Tanika (“Fuck Boy”) and Joel Compass (“Back to Me”).

Photo Credit: Heather Chelan

Meanwhile, Tamera is expected to release her upcoming project – which reportedly features further contributions from Parker Ighile, Eyelar, Aston Rudi, Loxe, Dayyon Alexander, XSDTRK, and Maths Time Joy – later this year.

As a songwriter, Tamera co-wrote “Don’t Want You Back” for Bakermat & Kiesza alongside Janee “Jin Jin” Bennett (Yebba, Jess Glynne) and Komi Al Hakam (Sam Smith, Olly Murs). The track is now available via iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, Google Play, Tidal and all other digital streaming platforms.

Stream Fred Cox’s discography below.

Kelsey Lu delivers debut studio collection “Blood”

Kelsey Lu has delivered her debut studio collection online.

“Blood” – featuring singles “Shades of Blue,” “Due West” and “I’m Not in Love” – is now available via iTunes and all other digital streaming outlets.

The highly-anticipated project yields contributions from Rodaidh McDonald, Sarah Aarons, Jamie XX, Adrian Younge, Michael Uzowuru, Skrillex, Jeff Kleinman, Roofeo, and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs.

Stream “Blood” below.