Post by Rick Scott

R&B-Pop Hitmakers Calloway Make a Bold Return to Their Jazz Beginnings With New Single “BWAO,” Out Friday LOS ANGELES, Calif. (17 JULY 2026): Four decades after reshaping R&B, funk, and electronic pop, hitmakers Calloway are stepping into a new chapter — one that traces their musical DNA back to the jazz greats who first lit the fuse. Their new single “BWAO” arrives Friday (July 17) via Spiral Galaxy Entertainment, marking the brothers’ first jazz release in 34 years and a surprising pivot from the architects of “Freak-A-Zoid” and “I Wanna Be Rich.” “People know us for the dance floor,” said GRAMMY®‑nominated Reggie Calloway. “But before the hits, our father was playing Miles Davis and Charlie Parker in the basement. Our first group, Sun Child, put out a jazz album in 1974. As Calloway, we released the single "Sound of One Hand Clapping” from our Let’s Get Smooth album in 1992. ‘BWAO’ is us returning to the feeling that started it all.” Written, produced, and performed by Reggie and Vincent Calloway, “BWAO” blends a slow, sensual jazz groove with a dreamy falsetto chorus. In addition to vocals, Vincent becomes a one‑man horn section — layering trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn, mellophone, and soprano saxophone — while Reggie adds flute and vocals over a drum track programmed by six‑time GRAMMY® winner Rob Chiarelli (Kirk Franklin, Tori Kelly, Erica Campbell). Keyboardist Wes Boatman, bassist C.C. Thomas Jr., and background vocalists Marla, Tammy, Salina, and Henry Benefield round out the lush arrangement. “Opening for bebop saxophonist Sonny Stitt when we were teenagers getting started taught us that jazz isn’t just about the notes; it’s about the feeling you create,” Reggie added. “We’ve waited a long time to show people this side of Calloway.” Vincent describes “BWAO” as a greeting, a parting, and a philosophy. “Everyone asks what it means,” he said with a sly smile. “It’s a celebration of family, friendship, coworkers — a reminder to live a full and fruitful life. The ambiance of the music puts you in a reflective place, especially if you’re apart from the people you love.” “BWAO” begins collecting radio playlist adds on July 27, expanding a prolific run of releases from the Los Angeles‑based duo. Over the last 18 months, Calloway have delivered the romantic ballad “Til Valentines,” the EDM‑driven “Freak-A-Fied,” the wellness‑focused anthem “6 Pack,” and new versions of their classic hits “Freak-A-Zoid” and “I Wanna Be Rich.” Reggie and Vincent Calloway architected groundbreaking hits as members of Midnight Star in the ’80s, in their own group Calloway, and for legends Teddy Pendergrass, Gladys Knight, and Natalie Cole. They also crafted iconic hits for Levert, Klymaxx, and The Deele. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gngEURns. Purchase or stream “BWAO” at https://lnkd.in/grg5WB9w.