R&B

Charlie Wilson has nabbed another top 10 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart with “Keep Me In Love.” The hearty track, co-produced by Emile Ghantous and Wilson, rises from No. 13 to No. 10 in its eighth week on the chart, led by Chris Brown’s “Residuals.” “Keep Me In Love” marks Wilson’s 17th visit

Mariah The Scientist has achieved her first chart-topping album on Billboard withHearts Sold Separately The singer-songwriter’s fourth album opens at No. 1 on the Top R&B Albums chart dated Sept. 6. According to Hits Daily Double, Hearts Sold Separately — released Aug. 22 via Epic Records — sold 36,855 equivalent units in its first week,

Fallon King, eponymously known as FALLON, isn’t holding back on her new single “Hate You.” On the Harv (Mariah Carey, Justin Bieber) production, FALLON’s pillow-soft vocals deliver razor-sharp lyrics to an ex who wronged her. “I regret the day I met you / Everything we had, you / Took everything I gave you / I

R&B newcomer Isaiah Falls has joined forces with SiR for his new single “Brown Sugah.” On the suave track, the R&B gents show their admiration for Black and Brown women, steeped in intimate desire. “That Florida sun do miracles for your skin / Florida water is dangerous, girl, can you swim? / Take a dip

Grammy-winning producer Camper has enlisted Jill Scott and Ty Dolla $ign for his new single “OOWEE.” On the hazy production, Jill and Ty’s distinctive voices fuse like a euphoria-inducing hybrid strain, as they float in a romance enhanced by marijuana. “I’m just tryna smoke, she tryna get me out my t-shirt / I was just

Grammy-winning R&B star Miguel has released his new single “New Martyrs (Ride 4 U).” Recalling his Kaleidoscope Dreamera, the self-penned and produced track is a meditation on love and resistance, both personally and amid systemic inequality. In one sense, he asks a love interest if she will be a ride-or-die, while also asserting, “The love

Leon Thomas has teamed up with fellow singer-songwriters Muni Long and Marsha Ambrosius for the remix of his single “Yes It Is.” The revamped version of the yearning ballad features a fresh verse from Long, with additional background vocals by Ambrosius. Long appears in the second verse, where she tells off a vindictive ex. “Now

There is power in stillness. Sometimes, we must pause and quiet the noise around us to find clarity within ourselves. Genre-pushing artist J.P.’s new EP, Took A Turn, was created during a moment of stillness after having a turbulent 2024 with highs and lows. “Long story short, I went through some personal things in my

For The Amours, sisterhood extends beyond blood. It’s why the duo, sisters Jakiya Ayanna and Shaina Aisha, are joined by 10 other women in the cover art for their debut album, Girls Will Be Girls. “We have a sisterhood to death do us part, but because we are girls’ girls, we wanted that to be

Dvsn has officially kicked off a new era. The R&B duo, consisting of vocalist Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85, has released their new single “Excited” and the B-side “Love On You” via So So Def/HYBE America. “Excited” is a bedroom-ready slow jam that samples Floetry’s “Say Yes.” Here, Daley can’t tame the intoxicating rush his

Ella Mai has returned with her new single “Tell Her” via 10 Summers/Interscope Records. On the Mustard production, Mai wants assurance from her partner that he can profess his love and devotion to her, especially as his ex keeps crossing boundaries. “But if your ex think she can call your phone / You better tell

It’s the dawn of a new chapter for K. Michelle. The Memphis-born singer and songwriter has released her highly anticipated country single “Jack Daniel’s” via Real Outlawz Records/BBR Music Group. On the Kristian Bush and Jeff Balding production, K. Michelle — a.k.a. Puddin — sings about the comfort her favorite whiskey brings when love disappoints.

Rising R&B sensation Destin Conrad takes a detour into jazz with his new album, wHIMSY,out via EMPIRE. The experimental jazz project includes contributions from Terrace Martin, James Fauntleroy, Keyon Harrold, Vanisha Gould, Ambré, Louie Lastic, Mack Keane, Austin Brown, Astyn Turr and more. “wHIMSY is an off the cuff, free idea, that is my passion

Ciara has more in her goodies bag. The Grammy-winning singer has released CiCi (Deluxe), an expanded version of her eighth studio album. The deluxe edition features four bonus tracks, including the previously shared “Ecstasy (Remix)” with Normani and Teyana Taylor. “Teyana and Normani are true trailblazers, and their voices brought something really special to ‘Ecstasy,’”

Legendary R&B group 112 has unveiled the dates for theRoom 112 Tourto celebrate their 30-year career. Powered by Live Nation Urban, the tour kicks off Nov. 5 at Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Oklahoma. From there, the group — consisting of founding members Slim and Mike –will visit Detroit, Brooklyn, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.

R&B legend Johnny Gill has returned with “One Night,” his first single in six years, via SRG-ILS/Virgin Group. On the pillow-soft production, helmed by Gregg Pagani, who co-wrote the track with Francesca Richard, Gill seeks to mend things with his partner through a night of passion between the sheets. “Gimme all that pressure / Sex

Jae Stephens doubles down on herSELLOUT era with SELLOUT II,the sequel to her 2024 breakout EP, out via Raedio/Def Jam. This time, the singer-songwriter applies even more pressure, keeping her foot on the gas as she speeds down the R&B-pop lane with no signs of slowing down. After revving up fans with ’80s-stamped bop “SMH”

Tori Kelly and Lucky Daye have joined forces for a new song “Make a Baby,” producedby Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, MarcLo and Mike Baretz. The two vocalists flutter over a sweeping production, grounded by a smooth bassline and steady drums, as they express a desire to expand a love into a family. “Making the complicated easy

Teyana Taylor has returned with her fourth album, Escape Room, via Def Jam Recordings. The cinematic project features an all-star cast of narrators, including Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Paulson, La La, Niecey Nash, Tash Smith, Jodie Turner-Smith, Issa Rae, Kerry Washington, and Regina King. There are also collaborations with Jill Scott, Tyla, Lucky Daye and

Mariah The Scientist is back with her new album Hearts Sold Separately via Epic Records. Executive produced by Nineteen85 of dvsn, the project includes her breakout hit “Burning Blue” and the Kali Uchis-assisted “Is It a Crime.” With ’80s R&B sensibilities running through the 10-track set, Mariah The Scientist wields her pen with precision as