Kiana Ledé isn’t done letting go of what no longer serves her just yet. The Phoenix native has released Cut Ties (Deluxe Version), an extended version of her 2024 album, via BMG. The reissue features four bonus tracks, including three remixes with Chlöe (“Weakness”), Queen Naija (“U Can’t Remember”) and BJ The Chicago Kid (“Outta
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Summer Walker closes her album trilogy with a victorious finish on the Billboard charts. Finally Over It, the concluding installment of her trio of LPs, debuts at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B Albums chart. According to the publication, itsold 77,000 equivalent units in the first week, marking the highest opening number for an R&B
Ne-Yo knows the champagne life all too well. His new single, “Simple Things,” eschews flashiness in favor of everyday pleasures. On the country-tinged track, produced by Dave Cohen and Young Lan, Ne-Yo sings, “It’s the long talks and the quiet drives / And the slow alks, that’s when you realize / It’s always the simple
Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) have announced the lineup for the inaugural HBCU AWAREFEST. The HBCU fundraising event, focused on the student loan debt crisis, is set for March 26, 2026, at State Farm Arena. Jill Scott, John Legend and Earth, Wind & Fire are at the top of the bill. The
Legendary R&B group Blackstreet has signed a new deal with XOXO Entertainment, the label and management company owned by producer Adam H. Hurstfield. The quartet (Chauncey “Black” Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton and Eric Williams) joins a roster that includes pop&b band 98 Degrees. “We are beyond excited to partner with Blackstreet. As some of
Rising R&B-pop sensation Josh Levi has unveiled the dates for his headliningHydraulic Tour. The 10-city North American trek begins Feb. 18, 2026, at Subterranean in Chicago. From there, the “Birthday Dance” singer will make stops in Toronto, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and more before concluding March 11 at Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco. Levi’s upcoming
When Sasha Keable debuted “Tai Chi” during her Tiny Desk performance in July, fans instantly demanded its release. As the year nears its end, the British-Colombian singer gifts fans with their wish.”You’ve been bullying me for months. It’s finally yours,” Keable shared in an Instagram post on Monday (Dec. 8). Named after the ancient Chinese
Khalid is getting ready to hit the road in 2026. The pop-R&B sensation has unveiled the dates for hisIt’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour. The 25-date North American leg, featuring special guest Lauv, kicks off on May 16, 2026, at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. From there, Khalid will make
Following the release of his debut single, “Muni (I Used To Love You),” songwriter-turned-artist MarcLo delivers his new track “Marvel.” Where the former leaned into a jazzy production, “Marvel” stuns over a soulful groove that makes you want to get up and dance. On the self-penned bop, MarcLo is completely spellbound by his romantic partner.
The last several months have seen a thematic resonance emerge in R&B: paternal reckoning. While Daniel Caesar probes reconciliation on Son of Spergyand KIRBY honors her father’s resilience while indicting the American Dream on “The Man,” British-Sudanese crooner Elmiene now confronts the emotional burden of his late father in his new song, “Cry Against The
This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you purchase tickets through them — at no extra cost to you. As we step into 2026, more R&B artists are gearing up for tours and concerts. Before we dive into the upcoming shows, let’s look back at some of the highlights of 2025,
Lifetime has announced the premiere date for Toni Braxton’s Breathe Again. The film, starring Toni Braxton, Cree Summer (A Different World) and Essence Atkins (Half & Half), airs Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. Breathe Again, inspired by and titled after Braxton’s 1993 classic, followsToni Braxton’s He Wasn’t Man Enough, which premiered in
Jhené Aiko, Ludacris, Ashanti and Nelly are set to headline the 2026 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival. The festival, co-hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and the Black Promoters Collective, returns to Hard Rock Stadium March 7-8. Aiko will headline day one, while Ludacris will close out day two with a special 25th