Blackstreet is entering a new chapter with XOXO Entertainment Corp., signing with the company for label and management. The move brings one of R&B’s most recognizable groups into a partnership that points toward fresh activity in 2026, including new music and upcoming tour dates. For many listeners, Blackstreet’s name is inseparable from “No Diggity,” the group’s signature hit that spent four weeks at the top of the pop charts and earned a GRAMMY Award for Best R&B Vocal by a Duo or Group. The track has also continued to find…
Author: MIConnected
Rock The Bells Cruise Sets Sail in 2026 on Norwegian Joy With T.I., Public Enemy, Jermaine Dupri, and More
Rock The Bells is taking its Hip-Hop cruise into bigger territory for 2026, and the upgrade is not subtle. After three straight sellouts and a waitlist that keeps growing, Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience is back November 1 to 6, 2026, sailing out of Miami with a first-time stop in Montego Bay, Jamaica, plus an extra day at sea to stretch the whole thing into a full-on floating festival. The biggest change is the ship. For 2026, the cruise moves to Norwegian Joy, a newer, state-of-the-art ship that…
Chip Tha Ripper Debuts “Santa Save Me”. Announces Gift Raps 2
Just in time for the holidays, Chip Tha Ripper is giving fans a gift they didn’t know they needed. The Cleveland-bred artist, entrepreneur, and cultural tastemaker is set to release his highly anticipated holiday project Rapping Paper: Gift Raps 2 on Christmas Day, delivering a festive yet fearless body of work that blends humor, hunger, and high-level bars. Serving as the sequel to his cult-favorite Gift Raps, the new project elevates the concept with sharper production, bigger collaborations, and a rollout designed to cut through the noise of holiday releases. The project features…
Indie Spotlight: Logan LNXK
Logan LNXK doesn’t just blur genre lines — he erases them. At 23, this southern-raised storyteller moves like a country boy with city-boy confidence, blending hip-hop swagger, heartfelt lyrics, and country soul into something entirely his own — and it’s the heartbeat of Logan LNXK, a group that takes that same fearless energy and expands it across country, pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Together, they’ve built a sound that hits where the mud meets the neon — 808s under twangy guitars, honesty under attitude, harmony under heat. Every verse feels lived-in.…
Award-Winning Artist TONE Shares “The Meaning of Life”
Tone is an award-winning independent artist from New Orleans, Louisiana. His new album “The Meaning of Life” shares an honest and vulnerable look at the survivor’s guilt following Hurricane Katrina. “This project is an autobiographical memoir exploring the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the heavy weight of survivor’s guilt, and the search for spiritual resilience“, he says. “In an era of viral moments, this album is built on purpose—a clean, self-produced testimony about finding eternal success by never forgetting where you started’ Tone has previously won an award for “Best Song in a…
Dani Felt Closes the Year With a Cinematic Christmas Cover
Indie pop artist Dani Felt closes out the year with a cinematic reimagining of a beloved holiday classic. Her new single, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” is available now on all streaming platforms and offers a dreamy, atmospheric take on the timeless standard. Produced by Ernest Lee and mixed by Dallas Jack, the track blends Dani’s soulful vocals with moody modern pop textures, giving listeners a version that feels nostalgic while still sounding fresh. The song originally began as part of a film pitch, but the emotional impact of…
Berlin Based Indie Folk Artist Queen Quail Releases Debut EP Narcissus
Berlin via Milwaukee singer songwriter Queen Quail releases her resonant debut EP Narcissus, a six song collection shaped by longing, identity, philosophy, and the meaning of home. The project blends gentle production, haunting vocal work, and introspective writing that moves between tenderness and clarity. Alongside the full EP, she shares “Grace,” a soft track that centers on self compassion. Queen Quail explains that she wrote it while reflecting on choices she made in her twenties and the feeling of mourning lost time. The song became a moment of acceptance and…
Montréal’s Noëlly Nsimba Drops Christmas Single and Emotional Tribute
Montréal singer and songwriter Noëlly Nsimba is stepping into the holiday season with a new release titled “Christmas Just Wouldn’t Be Christmas Without You.” Her birthday falls on December 26, also known as Boxing Day, and she arrived just thirty minutes after midnight. Her parents chose her name with the season in mind, so Christmas has always carried extra meaning for her. Recording a Christmas song felt like a natural next step. The track is available now on all streaming platforms and has been delivered to radio programmers across North…
Darrell Kelley – “Careless Whisper”
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Darrell Kelley unveils his latest single, a captivating cover of George Michael’s iconic 1984 ballad “Careless Whisper.” This soul-infused rendition blends modern production with Kelley’s dynamic vocal range, paying homage to the timeless classic while adding his signature emotional depth. Darrell Kelley continues to build his reputation as a versatile artist who isn’t afraid to tackle both beloved classics and socially conscious originals. With “Careless Whisper,” he offers listeners both nostalgia and a fresh take, making it a must-hear release for fans of contemporary soul…
Pebe Sebert Steps Into the Spotlight With Her Long-Lost Debut Album
After decades of shaping hits for some of music’s biggest artists, Pebe Sebert is finally getting her moment in the light. Kesha Records has announced the release of Sebert’s long-awaited self-titled debut album, a project that sat hidden for more than 40 years before being remastered for today’s listeners. The album arrives digitally and on limited 180-gram vinyl on Friday, December 12. Fans who only know Sebert as the pen behind classics for Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, and her daughter Kesha are about to hear a whole different side of…