Ari Lennox is set to hit the road this spring. The Grammy-nominated singer has revealed the dates for herVacancy Tour. The 31-city North American tour kicks off April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle. From there, Lennox will visit San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more before concluding June 6 in Charlotte. Citi
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Kehlani‘s hit single “Folded” swept its two nominations at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 1). The nostalgic track won Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song. It’s Kehlani’s first pair of Grammys out of seven career nominations. Best R&B Performance is awarded for new vocal or instrumental R&B recordings. “Folded” prevailed over Justin
It’s an early afternoon in Los Angeles, and Jaymin is just getting his day started. He is recovering from a late night, where he performed at an invite-only event at The Sunset Room. The South Seattle native appears a bit groggy when he joins our video call, but quickly lights up when asked about last
Ella Mai is back with her new album Do You Still Love Me? via 10 Summers/Interscope Records. Executive produced by Mustard, the 14-track offering was preceded by the singles “Little Things,” “Tell Her” and “100.” Speaking onDo You Still Love Me?Mai told Hunger Magazine, “While I was making this album, I was pregnant and postpartum,
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 Feb. 14, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits
Emerging R&B singer JayDon has secured his first No. 1 hit. His Paradise-assisted smooth jam “Lullaby” jumps two spots at urban radio this week, dethroning Cardi B’s “ErrTime” from the summit. According to Mediabase, “Lullaby” received 5,215 monitored spins (up 601 from the prior week), with 11.4 million audience impressions. “All praise to the almighty.
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 Feb. 21, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits
Grammy-winning singer and musician PJ Morton has signed a partnership deal with SRG-ILS Group via his label Morton Records. SRG-ILS, which is globally distributed by Virgin Music Group, is also home to artists such as Lalah Hathaway, Johnny Gill and Keke Palmer. “I am excited about this new partnership,” says Morton. “When Walter Millsap initially
Ama has joined forces with her label head, Brent Faiyaz, for her new single “Need It Bad,” out via ISO Supremacy / Pulse Records. The Mannyvelli and Spizledoe production captures the carnal desire to be within touch of a romantic partner. Faiyaz steers the first half of the song with longing lyrics such as, “Can
Ty Dolla $ign has returned with his new projectGirl Music Vol. 1 via Atlantic Records. Preceded by the Leon Thomas-assisted “Miss U 2,” the six-track set hears Dolla $ign returning to his R&B-centric roots. The raspy-voiced artist said the project’s concept was born from a dinner conversation in New York City. “The DJ at the
After topping R&B radio last week, Jill Scott’s single “Pressha” rises to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated March 14. According to Billboard, “Pressha” moved from No. 2 to No. 1 in its eighth week on the chart, bumping Kehlani’s “Folded” from its two-week reign. “Pressha” is Scott’s first chart-topper on
Essence has announced its 2026 Essence Festival of Culture will return to New Orleans from July 3 through July 5 at the Caesars Superdome. In celebration of Women’s History Month, the company has also revealed the first wave of performers. R&B queens Brandy and Monica, who wrapped up their The Boy Is Mine Tour last
India Shawn will release her first project in four years this spring. The singer-songwriter announced her new EP,Subject to Change, will arrive May 1 via Vanta Music. Executive produced by D’Mile, who co-owns the label with engineer John Kercy,Subject to Changewill include the lead single, “Rain On Me,” available now. The hazy production, helmed by
Dave Hollister is back. The R&B veteran has released “Thought You Knew,” his first single in a decade, via Death Row Records/gamma. Produced by Soopafly and Snoop Dogg, “Thought You Knew” is a sweet reminder to a partner that the love hasn’t gone anywhere and remains intact. “I thought you knew / How I love
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 4, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits
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,
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
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