It’s A Rap (Music Briefs): 9.14.17 – 9.20.17

Neo-soul artist, Musiq Soulchild drops Instant Grat Track ‘Sooner or Later’ Plus Merch Bundle Musiq Soulchild who conquered the R&B world with acclaimed singles “Love” and “Just Friends” is dropping new music. This past July, the R&B crooner premiered “Start Over” and “Simple Things” and is back with, “Sooner or Later,” an instant grat track from his forthcoming album “Feel The Real.” Along with a new album, the Grammy-nominated, and platinum-selling artist is enhancing his 9th studio project with a “Feel The Real” merch bundle, including a CD, t-shirt, baseball cap and Musiq’s denim emoji for fans. You can “instantly” download “Sooner or Later” on all digital platforms and pre-order “Feel the Real” on iTunes. The Feel the Real bundle package can be purchased at www.indiemerch.com/eoneurban. The 24-track double disc is due on September 15. (Photo Courtesy: eOne Music)

‘Greenleaf Soundtrack: Volume 2’ presents Praiseworthy Music from some of the Hottest Gospel Artists Viewers can watch the spiritually driven show and get inspired by their music with “Greenleaf Soundtrack: Volume 2.” Along with enticing drama, “Greenleaf” presents a collection of aspiring gospel hymns and praise worthy songs that will keep fans entranced. Presented by RCA Inspiration and Lionsgate, “Greenleaf Soundtrack: Volume 2” released on September 8 features original music from Season 2, including both emerging and iconic artists performing original songs such as “Won’t He Do It” (Koryn Hawthorne), “Shine The Light” (Deborah Joy Winans), “Rise Up” (Roshon Fegan), “1, 2, 3 Victory” (Kirk Franklin), “Heaven” (Mary Mary), “Better Days” (Le’Andria Johnson), show’s title theme “The Root” remix (Mavis Staples) and others. “Greenleaf Soundtrack: Volume 2” is available on all digital music platforms. (Photo Courtesy: OWN/RCA/ Lionsgate)

Legendary R&B group 112 plays ‘Dangerous Games’ with a Sensual Single from Upcoming Album One of many R&B male groups to set the stage with a unique sound and style returns to the music scene and are ready to give fans a wilder side of their artistry. Known for evoking sensual sounds, 112’s (Q, Mike, Slim and Daron) new sexy single, “Dangerous Games”, is “soulful with a synth-laden” mixture. The track is the first official release from the group’s highly anticipated album due out later this fall on Entertainment One. “Dangerous Games”, plays with fire, delving through the highs and lows of love, while taking chances. The single is available via iTunes and across digital music platforms. (Courtesy Photo)

R&B Powerhouse Ledisi readies 8th Studio Project ‘Let Love Rule’ with single ‘High’ Multi-Grammy nominated songstress, Ledisi is bringing a new sound as she gears up to release her up-in-coming album “Let Love Rule,” with new song, “High” The up-tempo track promotes self-celebration, empowerment, and heightened love. Written by Prince Charlez, Ledisi, and Rex Rideout and produced by DJ Camper, “High” is bold and edgy, and is currently positioned at #14 spot on the AUC and Billboard Adult R&B charts, garnering airplay stations as SiriusXM Heart & Soul and Music Choice R&B/Soul. The 15-track album showcases her growth as an artist. Executive produced by Ledisi and Rex Rideout, John Legend, BJ The Chicago Kid and Kirk Franklin contribute to the album. “I feel like “Let Love Rule” made me accept my position as a great singer fully,” shares Ledisi. “All of my projects are pieces of me. This piece is the singer and the songwriter part of me. I’ve come back to what I love about R&B and also what I love about today’s music. I love my art in the middle of era’s and mixing those worlds together.” “Let Love Rule,” drops September 22. (Photo Courtesy: Ebony.com)

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