Month: January 1970

Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Lucky Daye – “Nowhere Fast” Lucky Daye enters a new chapter with “Nowhere

After a brief hiatus, Muni Long is back with new music. The Grammy-winning singer has returned with “Richest,” her first single of the year. Produced by Charlie Coffeen, the heartfelt ballad captures the vulnerability of opening up to love again after past heartbreak. “My last relationship was f****n crazy / And that’s why I’m so

Two of R&B’s independent forces have united. Dawn Richard has teamed with Durand Bernarr for her new single “Baby, Can We?” Produced by Katalyst Collective, “Baby, Can We?” flips Aretha Franklin‘s 1972 classic “Day Dreaming” into a gumbo of R&B, soul, and funk, with a dash of hip-hop. Lyrically, the song captures the desire to

Production duo The Colleagues has unleashed their new collaborative album,Sincerely Yours: Songs in the Key of Love. Inspired by Stevie Wonder’sSongs in the Key of Life,Sincerely Yourstakes listeners on a journey through the peaks and valleys in love. The 11-track project features R&B veterans and newcomers, including Slim of 112, Case, Raheem DeVaughn, Vedo, October

Tiana Major9 is going on tour this fall. The British-Jamaican singer has revealed the dates for her headlining November Scorpio Tour. The 10-city outing will launch in Europe, where Major9 will play in Amsterdam, Paris and London, from Oct. 6 through Oct. 9. She will head to North America to complete the rest of trek,

Lifetime has announced that He Couldn’t Let Go, starring Christina Milian, will make its television debut this summer. The thriller, also starring Steven Strait (The Expanse, Sky High), is set to premiere July 11 at 8 p.m. ET on the network. Per the logline, “After an intense work encounter that leaves a disgruntled colleague on

Luke James is returning to Broadway this fall. The singer/actor has been cast as Elijah in the new musical, Wanted. He joins the previously announced cast members Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke, Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke and Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke. The musical is inspired by the mostly true story of Mary and Martha

Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Chlöe & Timbaland – Resurrection [mixtape] Chlöe and Timbaland’s joint project, Resurrection, may

Ama is done hiding behind her art. The London-raised singer, formerly known as Ama Lou, is stepping into a new light with her self-titled sophomore album, out via Brent Faiyaz’s ISO Supremacy. “I feel like in my career, I’ve done the opposite, whereas most people come out as themselves and then they make characters, rebrand

Chloë and Timbaland have teamed up for their joint mixtape, Resurrection, out via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. The 13-track set pairs Chloë’s exquisite vocals and razor-sharp pen with Timbaland’s signature production that smirks, knocks and grooves. The scene-setting opener, “Talking Dirty,” sets the mood in a hazy bedroom where Chlöe leaves the door open for someone

Chris Brown is back with more. The Grammy-winning R&B star has released BROWN (The Chocolate Edition), the deluxe version of his 12th album, via RCA Records. The Chocolate Edition contains 10 additional tracks, bringing the total to 37. The new batch of tracks features collaborations with Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign and Wizkid. The standard edition

Glenn Lewis is back in full form. The Canadian R&B singer has released his first album in over a decade, Overture, via Reimagery Inc. The 16-track set, all written by Lewis, was preceded by the singles “Past Tense,” “G.Y.A.M.L (My Love)” and “Impressions.” The album features production by Seige Monstracity, Jason Harrow, Joel Chambers, Cobaine

Victoria Monét is back on top of Billboard. Her latest single, “Let Me,” rises from No. 4 to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart dated June 20. The Grammy winner took to Instagram to thank her supporters. “‘LET ME’ is #1 on R&B Radio!! Ahhh!!! what a perfect send off for tour,” Monét

The Recording Academy is making more changes to the Grammy Awards, following proposals from its membership body. The organization announced new categories and rule amendments for the 69th Grammy Awards, taking place Feb. 7, 2027. The Academy has introduced five new categories, including Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance. Per the Academy, “This Category recognizes

Love has Dave Hollister on lock in his new single “Voodoo Magic,” out via Death Row Records/gamma. Produced by Snoop Dogg and Soopafly, “Voodoo Magic” captures love’s powerful magnetic pull and how it sometimes keeps us coming back even when we want to break away. He sings: “Every time I wanna leave, your love pulls

Eric Benét isn’t shy about using his platform to challenge the political system. Check his Instagram or TikTok, and you’re bound to see him calling out everything from the Trump administration’s corruption to the lack of transparency surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. In his powerful new single “Who’s Gonna Save Us?” produced by Camper, Benét

Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. The-Dream, Usher – “Tampa” The-Dream enlists Usher for “Tampa,” the second single from

Teyana Taylor continues to collect her flowers. The award-winning singer and actress will be honored with the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards. According to BET, the Icon of the Year Award “celebrates the artist who is defining this moment. This distinction belongs to the creative force whose work, presence, and

Welcome to Chart Brief, Rated R&B’s weekly column tracking the latest movements across R&B charts. Each week, we’ll break down and analyze the R&B artists making waves on the Billboard, radio, and streaming charts. This edition covers the charts dated June 13, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits

To know Inayah is to know she doesn’t really hold back when pouring her truth into music. The singer’s new album,Therapy Wasn’t Enough, out via EMPIRE, gives a raw look at the emotional homework done outside of the session room. The 11-track offering starts with the wreckage of a relationship and chronicles the onerous journey