R&B

Rising R&B sensation kwn (pronounced kay-wun) has announced the second North American leg of her With All Due Respect Tour. The East London native’s 18-city run launches March 5, 2026, at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver. From there, she will visit Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Toronto, and more before concluding April 8 in New

Savannah Ré is feeling full of love in her new single “Hold You,” which is out via Matrimony Records. Produced by her husband YogiTheProducer (Chris Brown, Kehlani), “Hold You” embraces the power of touch and the closeness it brings two lovers behind closed doors. “Since I get the chance to hold you / Wish that

Coco Jones doesn’t need a visit from Santa Claus this year. The Grammy winner’s new holiday song “Skip My House” puts gratitude over materialism. On the Johnny Thomas Jr. production, Jones is so fulfilled with what life has brought her that she doesn’t feel the need to ask for more. “I already counted, and my

As Mario prepares to release hisMood SwingsEP, the singer has unwrapped his new single “Home.” Produced by Dre Moon, Anthony Bell and Courtlin Jabrae, “Home” finds Mario yearning to return to his abode where his woman is. As someone whose career requires him to be away, it’s the love that awaits him that keeps him

Rising R&B act TheARTI$t is full of passion in her new song “I Need You,” out via No More Heroes/Santa Anna. Over a slow-burning backdrop recalling the early 2000s, TheARTI$t lets her smooth charm shine while she expresses a deep craving for intimacy with her partner. “I’ll be waiting on the couch when you done

There’s a new R&B group in town. Texas-based quartet 2BYG — which stands for To Be Young and Gifted — makes their formal introduction with their debut EP, The Yearbook,via Waystar Records/Def Jam. At nine tracks, The Yearbook is a time-bending collection that flips through the golden age of R&B with a fresh viewpoint. The

Grammy-winning alt R&B star Miguel is set to disrupt the 2026 R&B tour slate with his headlining CAOS Tour. The North American leg launches Feb. 10, 2026, at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. From there, he will, along with special guest Jean Dawson, visit Nashville, Boston, Washington, D.C., Toronto, New York, Chicago and more before

Following fan demand, Chlöe has officially released her new track “Keep Watching” via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Written, composed and produced by Chlöe, “Keep Watching” struts with a confidence even naysayers would admire. Her quick-fire vocal delivery evokes an urgency best addressed on a dance floor. Lyrically, the booty-shaking banger alternates between self-affirming boasts (“I got

Adi Oasis is ready to move on from a lover in her new track “Separate Ways,” out via Unity Records. The French-Caribbean singer’s first breakup song is less about confrontation and more about self-love. Set against a soulful backdrop, Oasis sings of the grace she extended to her estranged lover, who still “couldn’t figure it

Ari Lennox has revealed her third album, Vacancy, will release Jan. 22, 2026, via Interscope Records. The D.C. native took to Instagram to share the news. “My new album Vacancy will be yours on Jan 23 and my new single Under The Moon is out now,” Lennox wrote in a joint post with Vacancy Motel,

Brent Faiyaz relaunches his ICON era with his new single “have to.,” out via his label ISO Supremacy. He worked on the track with longtime collaborators Jonah Roy, Dpat, Tommy Richman and Andrew Kim. “have to.” captures Faiyaz on a mission of maneuvering his demanding career with his longing to be in the presence of

After much anticipation, Kehlani has delivered herFolded Homage Pack, a collection of remixes of her hit single “Folded” featuring some of the biggest names in R&B. The EP includes guest appearances from Toni Braxton, Brandy, Ne-Yo, Mario, Tank and JoJo. Each remix of “Folded” beautifully highlights the signature qualities that made fans fall in love

Leon Thomas likes to make music for the road. His breakout album, MUTT, was released a month before his first headlining tour. “A lot of these records were after I had started doing shows. I was like, ‘I need songs that make a crowd feel like this. I need more dynamic moments for the middle

Another legendary R&B tour is coming. New Edition has announced The New Edition Way Tour with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. The 30-city tour, powered by the Black Promoters Collective, kicks off Jan. 20, 2026, in Oakland, California, at Oakland Arena. From there, the iconic R&B acts will visit Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago,

Muni Long has returned with her new single “Delulu” via Def Jam Recordings.She co-wrote the ’80s-inspired ballad withThe DreamandTricky Stewart, who co-produced it with Ben Parris. Over a breathy backdrop that ripples with airy synths and gated drums, Long wrestles with personal expectations in a relationship and the sobering reality. “Delulu” unpacks how love can

After a five-year hiatus, British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas returns with her new single “Disarray.” Grounded by Matt Hales’ somber guitar plucks, the pensive ballad is a meditation on accepting the fate of a deteriorated relationship. Through her vivid, diaristic lyrics and strong yet measured vocal performance, La Havas channels her conflicting emotions into a

There’s a trace of liberation present in chaos. Sometimes, being thrown into it helps us see ourselves more clearly — how we fit within it, and how we learn to move through it. Masego‘s new single “Unhinged” captures this feeling as he navigates through heartbreak after the demise of a relationship. Anchored by brassy horns

Progressive R&B singer Jordan Ward has revealed his sophomore album, BACKWARD, will release Jan. 30, 2026, via ARTium Recordings/Interscope Records. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Ward shared that his new album is lyrically inspired by songwriting greats like Donny Hathaway, Joni Mitchell and Roberta Flack, among others. “They wrote really good, simple songs,”

Grammy-nominated singer Amber Mark has unveiled the dates for her 2026 Pretty Idea Tour. The North American leg kicks off Feb. 25, 2026, in Nashville at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. From there, Mark will visit Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Denver and more, before wrapping up March 20 in Los Angeles at The Fonda Theatre. On April

Grammy-nominated singer Eric Benét has unwrapped his first holiday album,It’s Christmas. The 11-track project features a collection of Benét’s take on festive standards, including “Give Love On Christmas Day” and “Oh Holy Night,” and originals such as “Merry Christmas, Babe” and “It’s Christmas.” He co-wrote the latter two with Randy Emata, who also co-produced the