R&B

In a clear sign that she's definitely over her recent divorce from former NBA star Iman Shumpert, Teyana Taylor and new beau Aaron Pierre , lay in a “Bed of Roses” in the music video for the song (from Teyana's upcoming album 'Escape Room'). The visual starts with a monologue by Issa Rae , who takes the time to assure her lover that he is in a safe space and can open up.

Los Angeles artist India Shawn returns with “Kill Switch,” her first solo release since Before We Go (Deeper), delivering a powerful vocal performance over lush, psychedelic soul. Released on VANTA Music, the single explores reclaiming control in love and life. Co-written and produced with D’Mile, Livvy Bennett, and Michael Benjamin Hunter, the track reflects the emotional risks of blurring friendship and romance. Shawn describes it as a shift away from unreciprocated love. The Anne-Sophie Bine-directed video, co-starring Luke James, follows Shawn through a dreamlike maze of past lives, capturing the song’s themes of love, loss, and self-discovery in vivid, surreal visuals.

Chris Brown, fresh off BET Awards wins and launching his Breezy Bowl XX tour, released a new single, “Holy Blindfold.” The track follows his Grammy-winning 11:11 (Deluxe) album and recent assault charges. Produced by The Monsters & Strangerz, Jon Bellion, and Tenroc, the song features Brown seeking emotional refuge in love.