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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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