Month: January 1970

Isaia Huron is a supertasker. When he joins our Zoom call, he’s mid-match on Call of Duty, where he’ll remain for the entirety of our conversation. “I’m not a serious gamer or anything like that, but I usually play during interviews because, honestly, it helps me think straighter and helps me get to the answer

FLO is getting ready to bring summer heat. The British R&B-pop trio has announced their second album, Therapy at the Club, will release July 24 via Republic Records. “We’re incredibly proud to finally share Therapy at the Club, our sophomore album, with the world. It’s a body of work that feels super personal to us,

Kehlani has the No. 1 R&B album in the U.S. this week. Her self-titled fifth LP opens at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. It’s her fourth visit to the top and her seventh top 10 overall. Here’s an overview of Kehlani’s top 10s on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart, ranked by peak: SweetSexySavage,

Chris Brown has unveiled the official tracklist forBROWN, his 12th album, which will release May 8. The 27-track LP includes the singles “Holy Blindfold,” “It Depends” featuring Bryson Tiller, “Obvious” and “Fallin’” featuring Leon Thomas. The album features additional collaborations with singers Lucky Daye, Tank and Fridayy. It’s worth noting that Tank also contributes background

Jai’Len Josey is on the go. When she joins me on Zoom, she’s making her way out of a venue where she just wrapped up a shoot for her debut album, Serial Romantic, which put her a few minutes behind schedule. “I’m so sorry. Please forgive me,” she says, adjusting her wired headphone as the

When Chxrry loves, she loves hard. She’ll go so far as to be a “Groupie” to her partner, just to profess her unyielding devotion. In the R&B-pop singer’s new single “Bottles & Lights,” featuring Mariah The Scientist, that loyalty is met with betrayal — but she doesn’t let it break her. Believve’s production flows smoothly

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. Durand Bernarr – BERNARR. [album] Grammy-winning singer Durand Bernarr’s fourth album, BERNARR., is

As spring continues to pave the way for summer, Bryson Tiller is bringing the heat with his new song “It’s OK.” Produced by Charlie Heat and Thurdi, “It’s OK” pairs a hard-hitting beat with Tiller’s melodic rap delivery, which he offsets with a yearning croon in the chorus. “It’s OK to tell a n***a, ‘Not

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 May 2, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits

Destin Conrad is heading back on the road. The Grammy-nominated singer has announced the dates for the second leg of his intimate jazz tour. The eight-city run kicks off July 17 in St. Louis at Music at the Intersection Festival. From there, he will play Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh and more, before wrapping up July 30

Tone Stith is making major strides this era. His single “Fly” rises from No. 2 to No. 1 this week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, ending R&B group Sentury‘s one-week stay with “Forever.” Released Dec. 12, 2025, “Fly” debuted on the Adult R&B Airplay chart dated Feb. 2. It reached the top 10 on

The cost of today’s concert tickets can be very steep, depending on who is on the bill. Live Nation has announced its Summer of Live promotion (formerly Concert Week), with discounted tickets to over 4,000 shows across the U.S. and Canada. From April 29 through May 5, fans can get $30 tickets to see their

PJ Morton is hitting the road this summer. The Grammy-winning singer and musician has revealed the dates for hisSaturday Night, Sunday Morning Tour. The 30-day trek kicks off July 19 in St. Louis at the MATI Festival. From there, Morton will play across North America, visiting Memphis, Philadelphia, Boston, Washington, D.C., Toronto, and Houston. The

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. Kehlani – Kehlani [album] After much anticipation, Kehlani has delivered her self-titled fifth

Durand Bernarr is on an immaculate run. Following his first Grammy win in February, the multifaceted entertainer has announced his fourth studio album,BERNARR., arriving May 1 via Create Music Group. “BERNARR. 05.01.26. Pre-Save Now. Link in Bio,” he posted across his socials, along with the cover art that sees him channeling the iconic, leaned-back R&B

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 April 25, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits

Kehlani‘s promotional campaign for her self-titled album is cranking into high gear. The singer appeared on Amazon Music‘sIn the Paintseries to perform her Grammy-winning hit “Folded.” The performance aired during Prime Video’sNBA on Primepost-game show, following the Knicks vs Celtics match on Thursday. She was backed by four dancers as she focused on delivering vocals,

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has unveiled its class of 2026 inductees. The names were announced Monday night by Ryan Seacrest and Hall of Famer Lionel Richie during a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-themed episode of American Idol on ABC and Disney+. Luther Vandross and Sade are among the icons who

Daniel Caesar has earned three new RIAA awards this month. His third album,Never Enough, has been crowned gold, with 500,000 equivalent units sold in the U.S. It marks Caesar’s second project to receive an RIAA certification, following his platinum-selling debut, Freudian. Further, the bittersweet “Always” and the uplifting “Superpowers” have been certified platinum, with one

PJ Morton has a new album dropping just in time for summer. The Grammy-winning singer and musician has announced Saturday Night, Sunday Morning will release June 19 via Morton Records/SRG-ILS Group. The 18-track, double album will consist of one half R&B and the other gospel. “I’d always been made to choose. Growing up in church,