R&B

Devon Gilfillian was getting ready to get on stage at a show in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, when he received unsettling news that his father had suffered a heart attack. After powering through the show, he flew back home to Nashville the following morning, where his dad was in stable condition. “They put some stents in

Destin Conrad is proving he doesn’t want to be tethered to a single genre. The progressive artist has unleashed “Nervous,” the first offering from his upcoming reggae album. Produced by close collaborator Louie Lastic, “Nervous” whines to the rhythm of a dancehall beat, laced with a vocal chop from the viral rendition of the Chinese

Ciara is honoring her decade-long marriage to Russell Wilson with new music. The Grammy-winning singer has released “Yes” via her label Beauty Marks Entertainment. Co-written alongside Courtlin Jabrae, Rachel West and Thom Bridges, “‘Yes’ is all about choosing to live through love with someone special. “You don’t do no rushin’, you take it slow /

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 July 4, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits

Beyoncé continues to master the element of surprise. Without warning, the music icon has released a new song, “Morning Dew (Donk),” via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records. Written by Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, The-Dream and DIXSON, the sultry track is not only a special gift to her fans but also marks the launch of a 60-day countdown to

The 2026 BET Awards, hosted by comedian Druski, took place Sunday (June 28) live from Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The star-studded ceremony featured a night full of laughs, performances and celebration. Teyana Taylor, who was honored with the Icon of the Year Award, took home the most awards: four. Among the singer and actress’s

Lucky Daye has officially entered a new chapter. The Grammy-winning R&B singer has signed a new deal with Warner Records. He joins a growing roster that includes Syd, Alex Isley, Justine Skye, Teddy Swims and more. Daye was previously signed to Keep Cool, in partnership with RCA Records, where he released his debut album, Painted

It’s no secret that R&B groups aren’t as common as they used to be. In recent years, we’ve seen an uptick in groups, particularly driven by Gen Z. Fort Worth-based group 2BYG is part of this new wave of acts restoring the collective spirit fans have been craving. After making their introduction in 2025 with

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 20, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits

The-Dream has teamed up with Usher for “Tampa,” the second offering from his new album Love/Hate II. On the Pharrell Williams production, The-Dream and Usher trade lines about giving a woman the lavish treatment she deserves, while reminding her of where her estranged lover is falling short. “Givenchy’s in the air / Man, this sh*t

Raheem DeVaughn is back on top of Billboard. The singer’s latest single, “You (20th Anniversary Edition),” rises two spots to No. 1 on the Adult R&B Airplay chart dated June 13. The reimagined version of his 2005 classic debuted on the chart at No. 29 during the week of Feb. 14. It made its way

Naomi Sharon is extending her time on the road. The rising R&B-pop star, currently supporting Doja Cat on tour, has announceddates for her headliningNo Sleep in Paradise Tour. The 19-date outing kicks off Sept. 10 at Castro Theatre in San Francisco. From there, Sharon will visit other North American cities, including Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta,

Naomi Sharon has revealed details about her sophomore album. The singer has announcedNo Sleep In Paradisewill release June 26 via OVO Sound. “No Sleep In Paradise, Album 26th of June, Pre Save now! +++,” Sharon wrote in an Instagram caption for the cover art reveal. The image shows her lying on a glass table under

FLO does not play about their homegirls. Their latest single, “Don’t Break Her Heart,” warns their bestie’s potential lover not to mistreat them, or he will have to deal with them. “If you break her heart / I will make you pay / I’ll post up on your block, blow your spot / Send the

Syd has revealed her third solo album, Beard, will release July 17 via Free Lunch/Warner Records. The 12-track LP, co-produced by Syd, features contributions from Rodney Jerkins, Raphael Saadiq, James Fauntleroy, Big Sean, Van Hunt and Jordan Ward. The project is described as a “coming-of-age album” that chronicles her artistic and personal evolution. Speaking on

Peabo Bryson has died at age 75. Per TMZ, the Grammy-winning R&B singer passed away on Tuesday evening after suffering a stroke. The family issued the following statement to TMZ:“With broken hearts and profound sadness, the family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and balladeer, Peabo Bryson, announces his passing.” It was reported that Bryson,

Kehlani has unveiled the dates forThe Kehlani World Tour. Powered by Live Nation, the 33-date North American run kicks off Aug. 6 at The Armory in Minneapolis. From there, the 2x Grammy winner will visit Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, New York, Miami and Houston. The first leg will conclude Oct. 3 at Shoreline Amphitheatre in San

Tiffany Evans is stepping into a new light, and she isn’t looking back. The singer, now known as TIFFANY, reintroduces herself with “Treat Me Like a Princess,” her first release in nearly a year. On the self-penned track, TIFFANY leans into a softer vocal delivery to mirror the delicate way she wants her heart handled.

Ebony Riley knows a thing or two about labels. The Detroit native, formerly known as Riley Montana, modeled for some of the world’s biggest fashion houses, such as Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana, Bottega Veneta and Tom Ford. Yet her debut album, Beautiful Tragedy, strips away the glitz to reveal her raw, complicated truth. The cover

Midway through our interview, Khris Riddick-Tynes’ eyes cut to his phone after receiving a notification from FedEx. “The Grammys are getting delivered today,” he grins, with triumph lighting his eyes. The songwriter and producer just so happens to be reflecting on his creative history with Kehlani, as his statuette is delivered. He co-produced and co-wrote