Bryson Tiller is heading on the road. The alt-R&B star has revealed the dates for his headliningNeo Trapsoul Tour. The massive 61-date trek kicks off Aug. 27 in West Valley City, Utah, at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. The North American leg will make additional stops in Dallas, Atlanta, Baltimore, Toronto, Memphis, Louisville and more,
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Durand Bernarr can’t recall the last time he had eight hours of sleep. “I feel like there was one or two nights within the past 30 days where I got some serious rest, but it is so far in between. But eight hours? That’s that Mariah Carey slumber,” Bernarr quips over Zoom from his Los
Tinashe has officially entered a new era with “Too Easy,” her first single in nearly two years. She enlisted producers Kimj and Zack Sekoff to create an electronic dance track that bounces and rolls as seamlessly as she navigates fame. “I feel like a celebrity / If you’re mad, then go to therapy / But
Steve Lacy has announced a release date for his highly anticipated third album, Oh yeah? His new LP is scheduled to arrive July 17 via RCA Records. The 10-track set is said to be Lacy’s most personal body of work to date. A press release notes that it’s “the culmination of a four-year journey, whereupon
Tone Stith is more prepared than he’s ever been. He’s no longer allowing imposter syndrome to steer him away from what’s meant for him. “This is my leap of faith,” the singer tells Rated R&B, about his debut album, The Edge. Released May 15 via MRNK Records, the album carries a liberating spirit — one
Chxrry knows exactly who she is. “I am a confident person, and it actualizes in my music,” she tells Rated R&B over Zoom. “I write my music and people really f**k with that.” At the time of our conversation, Chxrry is on the move as she prepares to deliver her aptly titled debut album, U,
Masego is hitting the road this summer. The Grammy-nominated artist has revealed the dates for his headliningFix Your Face Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the 40-date trek launches Aug. 4 at South Side Ballroom in Dallas. Maseo will play across North America, hitting New Orleans, Miami, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Toronto and Chicago, before closing out
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
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
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
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
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
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
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