R&B

Kehlani has unveiled the official music video for her latest single “Out The Window.” The Gabe Phoenix and Travis Colbert-directed clip revisits the flair of music videos from the late ’90s and early 2000s. It’s packed with nuggets that make you appreciate visuals from the golden era of R&B even more. From mini-world sets and

Ambré ushers in a new era with her single “She” out via Roc Nation Distribution. Over a slow-burning backdrop, which she co-produced with Louie Lastic, Ambré finds herself caught in a fluctuating relationship that oscillates between closeness and distance. “Give her what she deserves, ooh / Oh, I’m tryna make her comeback / But she

Rising Afro-R&B artistOdealhas released his new EP,The Fall That Saved Us,via OVMBR/LVRN Records. The nine-track set, which follows July’s The Summer That Saved Me, includes collaborations with Afrobeats star Wizkid (“Nights In The Sun”) and multi-instrumentalist Elijah Fox (“Reason”). WhereasThe Summer That Saved Mecaptured the rush of freedom and self-discovery, The Fall That Saved Usis

Rising soul sensation Sekou has released his new mixtape, In A World We Don’t Belong (Pt. 1), via EMI/Republic Records. Anchored by the singles “Catching Bodies” and “Never Gunna Give You Up,” the five-track set captures Sekou’s pursuit of love. On the former, the 21-year-old places commitment over casual flings, while the Barry White-inspired “Never

R&B General Tank has returned with his new song “Control” via R&B Money/BMG. It was produced by Bizness Boi, Abi, Crater, Oh Gosh Leotus and Dylan Hyde. On the silken ballad, which interpolates Janet Jackson‘s 1986 classic of the same name, Tank takes command in the bedroom to deliver a pleasurable experience to his lover.

Q Parker knows a thing or two about romance. As a founding member of the legendary group 112, Parker has voiced some of R&B’s finest romantic songs. From the pleading “Cupid” to the steamy “U Already Know,” Parker has become a subject-matter expert over the last three decades. “Romance is all the things that make

Kevin Ross doesn’t need much for Christmas. The singer-songwriter’s new song “This Winter” unwraps what the holidays truly mean for him. “All I need is love, for Christmas / And that will be enough, for Christmas,” he sings in the chorus. Speaking on “This Winter,” Ross notes, “This song is really about love being the

R&B newcomer Gabriel Jacoby has released his debut EP,Gutta Child, via Pulse Records. The eight-track set is a collection of sounds and influences genetically coded in the Tampa native’s musical DNA. He channels the R&B, funk, hip-hop, and pop of the 2000s into a sound that feels familiar but with a fresh spark. “For my

Ciara is in her Afrobeats bag. The R&B-pop star has teamed with Afropop artists MOLIY and Oxlade for her new song “Nice n’ Sweet.” The three co-wrote it with Courtlin Jabrae, Christopher Chan and Kwaku Etwi. Produced by Shyne and Lucky Jones, “Nice n’ Sweet” is a candy-coated come-on that’s equal parts rhythmic and sensual.

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

Leon Thomas continues to cement his place as one of R&B’s brightest new stars. The singer and musician is the most-nominated R&B artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards, earning six nominations — the most of any R&B act this year. He’s tied with Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and Serban Ghenea for third-most nods overall, behind

The Recording Academy revealed the nominations for the 68th Grammy Awards on Friday morning (Nov. 7). Music’s Biggest Night will take place Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. It will broadcast live on CBS and stream live and on demand via Paramount+. In the R&B Field, which consists of five categories,

Tamar Braxton is back. The Grammy-nominated singer has released her new EP, Heartbreak Retrograde, via Platform Sounds. Titled after Braxton’s self-released movie, Heartbreak Retrograde includes the lead single “You On You,” which peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. Produced by Tricky Stewart, the six-track offering takes listeners through the highs and

Kehlani is deep in her 2000s R&B bag. As her breakout hit “Folded” continues to climb the charts, the singer has shared her new single, “Out the Window.” Produced by Antonio Dixon and Khris Riddick-Tynes, “Out the Window” finds Kehlani begging an ex for a second chance: “Baby, I want you / I’m focused, it’s