R&B

Joyce Wrice knows what she wants and doesn’t hesitate to say it on “Break Me In,” her new single out via BMG. Produced by Malik Ninety Five and Mike Baretz, “Break Me In” evokes the richness of early 2000s R&B, with knocking percussion and breezy strings reminiscent of Amerie’s debut era. Wrice’s airy vocals float

Teyana Taylor is officially an Oscar nominee. The award-winning actress and singer is up for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 98th Oscars. Taylor is nominated for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in the hit film One Battle After Another. She joins a category stacked with first-time nominees, including Elle Fanning (Rachel

It’s New Music Friday, which means Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases. This week has some exciting returns. Bruno Mars launches his Romantic era with “I Just Might,” his first solo release since 2016. Jill Scott is keeping the momentum going with “Pressha,” the second single from her first album in a

Bruno Mars is back. The global star has returned with his new single “I Just Might,” which he co-produced with D’Mile. On the dancefloor-ready track, Mars sings, “Hey, Mr. DJ / Play a song for this pretty little lady / ‘Cause if she dance as good as she look right now / I just might,

Bruno Mars fans won’t have to wait much longer for new music. The global star has announced his fourth album, The Romantic,will release Feb. 27 via Atlantic Records. The first offering from Mars’ highly anticipated album is set to drop Friday (Jan. 9), as first reported by HitsDailyDouble. “New music this Friday,” Mars shared in

Bruno Mars is hitting the road this spring. The global superstar has unveiled the dates forThe Romantic Tour, which will play 40 shows across North America, Europe and the U.K. The tour kicks off April 10 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium. From there, Mars will visit major North American cities, including Houston, Atlanta, Washington,

Jill Scott is back. The Grammy-winning singer has announced her sixth album,To Whom This May Concern, will release Feb. 13 via The Orchard. The highly anticipated album is described as “an offering leaning heavily into the power of connectivity, humanity, and collective home.” It also represents “Scott’s grit and grace, grounded in her lifelong commitment

Needless to say, 2025 was an eventful year. Thankfully, many R&B artists rose to the occasion with music to get us through each day. Before we dive into our top 25 R&B albums, we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge some of the many artists who kept it short but impactful with standout EPs:

RSVP, the supergroup consisting of Ray J, Sammie, Bobby V and Pleasure P, has returned with their new single “Lay You Down.” On the seductive jam, produced by 88Fingaz and Deezle, the R&B gents vividly spell out their intentions in the bedroom with their respective partners. “Girl, I wanna lay you down / We ain’t

Rising R&B sensationJayDon has teamed with his label boss, Usher, for his “Lullaby (mega Remix),” alongside emerging act Paradise. Not only does the remix feature a fresh verse from Usher, but JayDon and Paradise also croon new lyrics, which give the bedroom jam an even moodier touch. Usher kicks things off with a confessional. “Now

Chris Brown‘s collection of RIAA certifications continues to grow. The global R&B star has earned over a half-dozen new awards from the Recording Industry Association of America. His self-titled debut album advances to 4x platinum, with over four million copies sold in the U.S. It now ties Brown’s 2007 album,Exclusive, for his highest-certified album. Several

Dawn Richard is back. The Danity Kane alum has released her new single “A Flex” via Merge Records. On the Katalyst Collective production, Richard confidently flaunts her bedroom skills that keep her man coming back for more.“I’m a very freaky girl / I keep it in the pocket when I twirl / Move it all

A new Ella Mai album is upon us. The Grammy-winning singer has announced her third album,Do You Still Love Me?,releases Feb. 6, 2026, via 10 Summers/Interscope Records. “My 3rd studio album … wow. i cannot believe we are here! this is for the lovers, right in time for love day&right on time for scorpio making

Elijah Blake isn’t willing to let his relationship deteriorate before his eyes. On his new self-penned single “Glass House,” Blake seeks clarity from his partner amid a rough patch.Part of him wants to find a solution to keep their union afloat, while deep down, he wonders if there’s a future between them. “Maybe I could

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