Don't Know What You Did

Tell us! What artists you know whose song from an album release in 2019, can become platinum and number-one three years later?... Anyone?! Well aside from R&B singer Chris Brown that list is probably thin. This comes along as people begin to believe real R&B is dying.

The singer is now some place receiving his flowers and definitely enjoying all the fruits of his labor.

Brown's song "Under the Influence," from prior album "Indigo" extended version is the gem the world stumbled across. While on the #OneofThemOnes tour and promoting his most recent album "Breezy" people came across the song in disbelief at its' greatness.

The single began to go viral and use on various platforms such as TikTok reels. The songs popularity surface to franchise stores such as Torrid, using the song as sound on their social media promotional videos.

After the single made it to the top of Apple Music charts, Brown wrote a post September 15 on Instagram stating his appreciation.

“I REALLY REALLY APPRECIATE and LOVE YALL..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏽. #1 This is crazy to me… imagine the songs that were overlooked.. thank you team breezy. GEMS 🙏🏽❤️. Hope you guys are going back and re-listening to see what y’all may have missed. 🥰 R&B AINT DEAD..just allow it to blossom”

Check out Chris Brown "Under the Influence" music video release on October 20, 2022.

#ChrisBrown #UndertheInfleunce #TeamBreezy #RandB #Indigo #Breezy

Celebrating a Milestone: 2022 BET Hip-Hop Awards

For the love of hip hop it's that time of year again, this time marking the celebration of 50 years for this particular genre. Hip Hop music dates back to the mid-seventies in New York.

On Friday September 30 bought out many stars in Atlanta, Georgia from singers, to actors and of course rap legends. The show was filmed at the Cobb Energy Center.

The show is being hosted by Fat Joe with Hip Hop star Trina as the 2022 I Am Hip Hop Award Honoree.

Some of the nights performers include Armani White, Glorilla, Moneybagg Yo, Pusha T, French Montana, Bleu and even Louisville's own EST Gee. Of course you can't forget about the various cyphers throughout the show.

An all-star tribute is given to LOUD records and founder Steve Rifkind.

The show is set to air on BET Tuesday October 4, 2022 at 9PM EST after a special edition of Rap City'22 featuring Tigger.

A special episode of DJ Cassidy Pass the Mic will follow the awards show airing at 11:30PM.

Tigger sits down with a few hip hop legends such as Remy Ma, Lil Kim, Mobb Deep, G Herbo and more.

Take a look at pictures from 2022 Hip Hop Awards Red Carpet and Performances.

#HipHopAwards #BET

Ciara New Single Better Thangs

She told us to 'Level Up' in 2018 and now R&B singer Ciara is bringing us back to the 90's with her new music video for her single 'Better Thangs' featuring Summer Walker.

Ciara's most recent popular single Level Up released on her seventh studio album 'Beauty Marks' through her independent label, Beauty Marks Entertainment. The album Beauty Marks charted at number 87 on US Billboard 200 which serves to date as Ciara's lowest ranking.

Is Ciara back with something else to prove?

"Lately, I been livin' my life, I don't pay the hate no mind. Doin' better things with my time, yeah..." - Ciara First Verse in Better Thangs

Since 2016, Ciara has been enjoying her married life to NFL quarterback Russell Wilson. Forgetting about all the drama that once came along with past relationship of rapper Future. Within the new song she mentions it's, "only winners on her team," Ciara has found better thangs in life overlooking what anyone else within the press has to say.

Ciara's new music video is inspired by the movie B.A.P.S (Black African Princesses). It is a film that features actress Halle Berry and the late Natalie Desselle, who passed away in 2020.

The music video features choreographer and appearances by the NaeNae Twins who are both currently pregnant and expecting the arrival of their baby boy's over the next few weeks. Check out their behind-the-scenes footage.

Here's a look at Better Thangs by Ciara featuring Summer Walker.

#BetterThangs #Ciara #SummerWalker #NaeNaeTwins #BAPS