R&B

Exclaim!'s Staff Picks:​ Jahkoy Swaggers Through the Flame on "Man on Fire"

PUBLISHED Jul 17, 2023

After dabbling in Caribbean grooves and melodies on his February album Healing Phase, Jahkoy settles firmly back into the R&B swagger that...

The Battle over Aretha Franklin's Estate Sounds a Bit Like the Plot of 'Succession' Season 4

PUBLISHED Jul 12, 2023

Aretha Franklin died in 2018 at the age of 76, but the battle over her estate continues, as her sons are currently embroiled in a trial ove...

RNB RADAR CEO Steps Down Following Abuse Allegations

PUBLISHED Jul 12, 2023

The CEO of RNB RADAR — a Toronto-based music blog and community — is stepping down in light of allegations of "sexual assault, rape and ped...

Wavelength Gets Status/Non-Status, Lex Leosis, Lee Paradise for 2023 Summer Thing

PUBLISHED Jul 11, 2023

Toronto music non-profit Wavelength Music has announced the lineup of its Summer Thing event, happening as part of SummerSeries from August...

Victoria Monét Maps Out 2023 North American Tour

PUBLISHED Jul 10, 2023

In support of her forthcoming debut album JAGUAR II, pop/R&B singer-songwriter Victoria Monét has announced her first headlining tour. The...

Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Sampha's "Spirit 2.0" Is an Artist in Full Flight

PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2023

It isn't as if Sampha's been missing; in the time since his singular, award-winning solo debut Process was released, he's lent a hand to th...

Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Katie Tupper's 'Where to Find Me' Locates Her Commanding Vocals

PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2023

The effortless silk of Katie Tupper's vocals shines throughout all five songs on her new EP, Where to Find Me, but perhaps most of all on "...

KOKOROKO Loved Montreal, and Montreal Loved Them Right Back

Montreal International Jazz Festival, Montreal QC, June 29

PUBLISHED Jun 30, 2023

When KOKOROKO took the stage at Montreal International Jazz Festival, they were greeted warmly by a packed crowd that was there to support...