Videos

By Status Ain't Hood Staff May 16, 2025
Rihanna is back with new music—sort of. The pop icon has released “Friend of Mine,” her first new song in three years, as part of the upcoming Smurfs movie soundtrack, in which she also voices Smurfette. Debuting in the latest trailer for the animated film, the track arrives just days after Rihanna revealed her third pregnancy at the Met Gala, fueling even more anticipation for her long-awaited next album. Check out the video for "Friend of Mine" here.
By Cleon Alert May 8, 2025
Eric Roberson teams up with Grammy-nominated BJ The Chicago Kid on his soulful new single, “Where You Gonna Go,” now available on all platforms. Co-written and co-produced by Roberson and Rodney Jones, the track blends 70s soul, Detroit hip hop, and gospel influences. Inspired by personal reflection, it encourages self-worth and emotional growth. The music video, directed by Steven Jon, recently premiered on BETSOUL and BET.com, further elevating the song’s powerful, introspective message.
By Cleon Alert May 4, 2025
Eric Benet's brand new single “Can’t Wait” featuring Keri Hilson has been making a buzz around town, so why not a visual to accompany the hit song? Set in a club/lounge, and featuring a cameo from reniwned DJ D-Nice, the videa adds plenty of flavor for a track that's already proven to be one of 2025's smoothest and sexiest grooves.
By Cleon Alert May 3, 2025
"Unconquerable Soul" is the stirring new single from Los Angeles-based R&B/gospel composer, pianist, and singer/songwriter Marcus Anthony Mack. This multi-layered, cinematic track serves as a prelude to Mack's forthcoming album "Whatever Gods" which is set to come out in June.
By Cleon Alert May 2, 2025
Veteran R&B artist Trey Songz drops his new single “Gimme a Chance”, which blends sparse, snappy drums and haunting vocals with a slick, melodic half-rap, building to an urgent chorus wrapped in raw, emotional honesty that is Trey's signature..