When two of the great songwriters of our time get together, the result is usually memorable. And when they combine to write ...

(September 9, 2025) Detroit-raised crooner KEM has spent much of his career at the Universal Music Group’s Motown, crafting six solo albums, an EP and a cluster of sultry neo-soul tunes all beginning ...

The late James Brown remains one of the most influential figures in popular music, and now his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, ...

(October 29, 2026) We are sad to report to SoulTrackers the passing of Melvin Sephus, a founding member of the 90s R&B hitmaking group The Rude Boys. The Rude Boys were best known for the 90s hit ...

Fifty years is a long time, especially in the music world. But that is how long a terrific recording from Philly soul legend Wardell Piper has sat on the shelves. Fortunately, the obscurity of ...

To overcome something means successfully dealing with a challenge. On the other hand, to be overcome by something means being ...

Warner Records Nashville made an announcement today that may shock the R&B world, as the label signed legendary group Boyz II ...

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In You” will serve as the SoulTracks introduction for Chicago born and Austin based singer Sakari. However, Sakari has the ...

Over the course of several weeks, thousands of SoulTrackers nominated and then voted on the Greatest Soul Songs of 2000-2009. The results were a great selection of essential songs for Soul Music ...

For generations, Motown has provided the soundtrack to the holidays, with memorable Christmas recordings from many of the ...

(December 12, 2020) We are sad to report to SoulTrackers that Edward “Buddy” Banks, a founding member and keyboardist of 90s R&B hitmaking group The Rude Boys, has died. The Rude Boys were best known ...