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Joe Leone Releases Debut Album 'Invited', Heads to Las Vegas for Music Video Featuring Ne-Yo

(Los Angeles, CA) - Joe Leone, the ascendant R&B star, unveils his hotly anticipated debut studio album, "Invited." (JBR Creative Group).

The new album leans into Leone's church background while exploring a new R&B sound. This diverse musical palette informs his own work, creating a fresh, authentic project that's unlike anything he's released before.

Spanning 10 tracks, "Invited" marks Leone's first full-length outing of 2025 and includes a special guest verse from R&B megastar Ne-Yo, who jumps on the official remix to "Over Under." The Grammy winner adds his own spin to the viral track with a stimulating verse that breathes new life into the lauded original. The accompanying music video, which was shot on location in Las Vegas, invites viewers to take a chance on love and roll the dice on
romance.

Ahead of its release, Leone has been giving fans a taste of what they can expect on this new project. His album rollout kicked off with May's mesmerizing single "Discipline." Propelled by Leone's spoken word verses, the song was written in collaboration with Felly The Voice (Usher, Chris Brown, 112) and produced by DJ Camper (Brandy, H.E.R., Coco Jones). That same month, he dropped "Where Have You Been," which Rated R&B praised as a "soulful track" that's "livened by warm guitar, airy percussion, and a head-nodding bassline." Also adding, "At heart, it's a wish that he could have fallen in love with them sooner - without all the detours along the way." Then there's his latest single, "God's Favorite," which unfurls like a slow-burning confession.

"Invited" follows a landmark year for Leone, filled with groundbreaking music and stellar performances - the latter of which culminated in him touring alongside GRAMMY-nominated artists October London, Tamar Braxton, and Ro James on the ‘October Nights: Calling All Lovers' tour.

Adding to the excitement, Leone also notched a #1 single on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart, co-writing "True Love" by J.Brown. Now, he consummates his rise in R&B and adds an exclamation point to his catalog, highlighting his ongoing creative growth.

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(Source: The ForeFront Group PR)

R&B Singer/Songwriter Keri Hilson Teams Up With Wu Yang Klan's Method Man for 'Searchin'' Single

(New York, NY) - After a 15 year hiatus, legendary Keri Hilson's highly anticipated return is this year. The R&B singer/songwriter teams ip with Wu Tang Klan's Method Man for her new single "Searchin'". Now in the heat of summer she drops her first visual from the project for the track, "Searchin" featuring Hip-Hop royalty, Method Man. This video shot in the heart of Manhattan exudes the NYC energy needed to pair with the infectious rhythm and upbeat tempo.

Keri Hilson is worth the wait! Since the first installment of her 3-part album, "We Need To Talk" entitled "Love" that was released this Spring, she has been welcomed back with open arms by fans old and new. A true match made in musical heaven, Keri and Method provides a nostalgic perspective with a fresh modern twist! "Searchin" is the perfect segway as Keri prepares for the next chapter of her story.

Multiple award-winning, 4x Platinum-selling Singer- Songwriter, globally-touring Artist, and Actress Keri Hilson is  best known for her solo mega-hits like "Pretty Girl Rock," "Knock You Down," and many more.  Although Keri Hilson worked as a chart-topping Songwriter for  many years prior, her "big break" as a recording artist came in  2005, when she signed with Super-Producers Timbaland &  PolowDaDon to Interscope Records. Shortly after,  Timbaland's collaborative single, "The Way I Are" became her  first chart-topping hit as a performer. She continued using her  talents to write and collaborate with a plethora of major artists.  Then, in 2009, Keri's Debut album, titled " In a Perfect World..."  was released, following her breakthrough solo  single, "Energy" and other successful singles like the 2x Platinum hit, " Knock You Down ." The album peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 200 Chart, and was Certified Gold via RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Her  immense success continued with her Sophomore project, " No Boys Allowed ," which released in 2010 and included the Certified Platinum single, "Pretty Girl Rock." Her artistry has  earned her awards such as BET, MOBO, an NAACP Image Award, two Soul Train Music Awards, and multiple  nominations for The Grammy Awards, the American Music  Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. Keri Hilson's  songwriting talents have landed her a coveted Grammy  Award. 

Emerging onto the "silver screen" with small roles in "Riddick" and "Think Like a Man," Keri now carries the same momentum of success as her music career. She's starred as a lead actress in several films to date, with roles in films "Almost Christmas" for Universal Pictures, "Lust"for Lifetime TV, the "Hip-Hop Family Christmas" franchise for MTV/VH1, and her most recent BET thriller, "Ruined." Now, in 2025, Keri prepares her eagerly-awaited return to music with a new project titled, "We Need To Talk."

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(Source: The Chamber Group)

Raekwon Releases New Album 'The Emperor's New Clothes' with Production by Swizz Beatz, and Featuring Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, NAS, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, and Marsha Ambrosius

(Los Angeles, CA) - Raekwon releases his 8th studio album, "The Emperor's New Clothes," his first solo project since 2017's "The Wild."
The project was released via Mass Appeal and features guest appearances from Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Nas, Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, Benny The Butcher, Stacy Barthe, and Marsha Ambrosius. See full track listing below.

Ahead of "The Emperor's New Clothes," the legendary emcee is currently on tour as part of the ‘Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber' tour alongside Run The Jewels. The 27-city trek has made landfall in major markets across North America before wrapping up July 18 in Philadelphia.

A founding member of the iconic Hip-Hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon has enlisted a star-studded team of longtime collaborators for the release of The Emperor's New Clothes, including Swizz Beatz, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Nottz, and many more.

Renowned for his regal rhymes and lasting impact on Hip-Hop culture, The Chef has left an indelible mark on the industry. His latest dish is a bold artistic statement that's rich with vision, grit, and grandeur - ultimately setting the tone for an unstoppable run. The Emperor's New Clothes feels like another victory lap for one of the most vital voices in the game, adding an exclamation point to his already impressive discography.

The Emperor's New Clothes Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Bear Hill
3. Pomogranite feat. Inspectah Deck & Carlton Fisk
4. Veterans Only Billionaire Rehab (SKIT)
5. Wild Corsicans feat. Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, & Benny The Butcher
6. 1 Life feat. Stacy Barthe
7. Barber Shop Bullies (SKIT)
8. Open Doors feat. Tommy Nova
9. 600 School feat. Ghostface Killah & Method Man
10. The Guy That Plans It
11. Da Heavies
12. Officer Full Beard (SKIT)
13. The Omerta feat. Nas
14. Get Outta Here feat. Ghostface Killah
15. The Sober Dose Gift (SKIT)
16. Debra Night Wine feat. Marsha Ambrosius
17. Mac & Lobster feat. Ghostface Killah

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(Source: The Forefront Group)

Contemporary Jazz Trio Paul Jackson, Jr., Jeff Lorber, and Everette Harp, Release New Album 'Simpatico' on Shanachie

(New York, NY) - Contemporary Jazz trio Jazz Funk Soul (JFS), guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr., pianist Jeff Lorber, and saxophonist Everette Harp, release a new album 'Simpatico" on Shanachie Entertainment. The new project is the prime example of what manifests when the right forces share a single purpose. The three powerhouse musicians have sold millions of albums and scored over 50 #1 Contemporary Jazz Radio Hits! This is Jazz Funk Soul's fifth and highly anticipated recording, featuring ten captivating genre-bending originals that underscore why they are three of Contemporary Jazz's guiding lights