HitsCulture.com | Hip-Hop, R&B, and Soul Music

Gary The Creator Nov 10, 2026

Olivia Dean Becomes Apple Music's First British Artist of the Year

Olivia Dean is the first British artist named Apple Music's Artist of the Year, capping a 2026 of Grammy and BRIT wins, a 54-show world tour and a Grammy nominations role next week.

The Daily Pulse

Gary The Creator Nov 9, 2026

Honey Bxby Sings to the Man Who Never Showed Up on 'Care For Me'

Tricky Stewart and WorldwideFresh strip the production down, Phil Meyer films the no-show boyfriend, and Honey Bxby heads toward a Barclays Center night headlined by Mary J. Blige.

The Daily Pulse

Gary The Creator Nov 9, 2026

Tinashe Brings Popstar to The Tonight Show a Week After Telling Republican Critics 'Yall Can Go'

Tinashe plays The Tonight Show on November 10, one week after a blue-heart Election Day post set off a fight with Republican fans she answered with "I do not care."

Artist Guide

Gary The Creator Nov 9, 2026

What Chance the Rapper's Case Says About Manager Pay

A Chicago jury and a Cook County judge just priced a spoken management deal. Here is how commissions, sunset clauses and fiduciary duty work before an artist signs.

Cover art: Charlie Wilson feat. Phebe Paran – Christmas Is You

New Music

New Single

All New Music Releases Nov 9, 2026

Charlie Wilson feat. Phebe Paran – Christmas Is You

Charlie Wilson releases "Christmas Is You," his first original holiday song, with a spoken cameo from his 4-year-old granddaughter Phebe Paran.

Listen now

New Music

New EP

All New Music Releases Nov 9, 2026

Mai Anna – Baby Blue

Queens R&B singer Mai Anna previews her debut album Sleepy Eyes with Baby Blue, a five-song Epic Records EP that pushes each song toward a different side of her.

Listen now

New Music

New Single

All New Music Releases Nov 9, 2026

Blaq Tuxedo – UGLY FACE

Sacramento brothers Blaq Tuxedo slow things down on "UGLY FACE," a bedroom jam from their Boyz in the Band EP, due Nov. 13.

Listen now

Cover art: Chxrry – U, Me & My Ego (Deluxe)

New Music

New Deluxe Edition

All New Music Releases Nov 9, 2026

Chxrry – U, Me & My Ego (Deluxe)

Chxrry expands her XO/Republic debut U, Me & My Ego to 14 tracks, adding four new songs led by the Rema-assisted "Big Shot."

Listen now

New Music

New Single

All New Music Releases Nov 9, 2026

Flo Milli – Throw That Money

Flo Milli returns with "Throw That Money," a 2:05 single out through JIVE Records that follows her August release "Too Bo$$y."

Listen now

New Music

New EP

All New Music Releases Nov 8, 2026

Ella Mai – 3two

Ella Mai follows her 2026 album Do You Still Love Me? with 3two, a three-song surprise EP tied to her 32nd birthday and built as the sequel to 2024's 3.

Listen now

The Daily Pulse

Gary The Creator Nov 7, 2026

Leon Bridges Puts the Guitar Down and Dances Through New Orleans in "Watch You Dance"

Leon Bridges dances through New Orleans in Rippy Austin's video for "Watch You Dance," the clearest look yet at the Happiness Anytime show headed to Madison Square Garden May 1.

New Music

New Album

All New Music Releases Nov 7, 2026

Baltimore producer Dawuna, born Ian Mugerwa, wrote and produced this 13-track album about love in his home studio, drawing on East African rhythm, vintage gospel and house-inspired sound design before handing it to Heba Kadry for mastering.

Listen now

Johnny Gill's 'A Dance, A Kiss' Tops Billboard Adult R&B Airplay + Drops Video

After 'Hold On Me' and 'Won't Let Go,' Mariah Dawne Sings About Letting Go on 'Make Room'

Jessie Reyez Sets A Little Vengeance Deluxe for Nov. 6, Mid-Tour

Olivia Dean Becomes Apple Music's First British Artist of the Year

Honey Bxby Sings to the Man Who Never Showed Up on 'Care For Me'

Tinashe Brings Popstar to The Tonight Show a Week After Telling Republican Critics 'Yall Can Go'

What Chance the Rapper's Case Says About Manager Pay

Charlie Wilson feat. Phebe Paran – Christmas Is You

Mai Anna – Baby Blue

Blaq Tuxedo – UGLY FACE

Chxrry – U, Me & My Ego (Deluxe)

Flo Milli – Throw That Money

Ella Mai – 3two

Leon Bridges Puts the Guitar Down and Dances Through New Orleans in "Watch You Dance"

Dawuna – Love's Arp