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Queen Naija is now engaged to her partner, Clarence White. The singer confirmed the news with the release of her new single “Ring.” On the tender ballad, produced by Troy Taylor and Theevoni, Naija sings: “You locked my heart and threw away the key / When I saw that diamond ring / And now it’s

When the Los Angeles wildfires devastated the area in early 2025, MarcLo turned to what he knows best: music. The singer-songwriter’s debut album,11 Days, takes its title from that period of isolation, where he constructed a new sonic world. 11 Daysis a melting pot of R&B, hip-hop, jazz, disco, pop and indie folk that flows

Teedra Moses knows exactly what she wants and doesn’t want in a relationship. And her new song “Single” lays it all out. Produced by PJ Morton, “Single” is built around a piano backdrop accentuated with live percussion and bass. There’s a simplicity to it that evokes how clear-eyed she is about her uncompromising desires. “Put

This is not a drill. Usher and Chris Brown are hitting the road together. The R&B titans have announced the dates for their joint R&B Tour (Raymond & Brown). They broke the news on last Friday morning, sharing a trailer in a joint Instagram post. “ITS TIME! #R&BTOUR #Raymond&Brown,” they wrote to their collective 157

Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases this week. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this new music roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Mary J. Blige — “Want Love” Mary J. Blige knows exactly what she

Chxrry (formerly Chxrry22) is gearing up for a landmark year. The rising R&B-pop force has announced her debut album, U, Me & My Ego, will arrive in the coming months via XO Records/Republic Records. “U ME & MY EGO the album pre-save now,” she captioned on Instagram, with a video teaser featuring the album’s title

Since her 1992 debut, Mary J. Blige has remained an open book about romance and what she desires. Her new single “Want Love,” out via Beautiful Life Productions, continues that conversation. Over Camper‘s warm, soft-knock production, “Want Love” follows Blige on a quest for the missing piece to her heart. She sings in the chorus:

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 March 14, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits

In Quentin Tarantino’s iconic 2003 film Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Gogo Yubari (Chiaki Kuriyama) is introduced as a timid schoolgirl. However, it’s quickly revealed that it’s all an act and she’s actually a cold-blooded assassin. Although she only appears for less than 10 minutes in the nearly two-hour film, the character garnered a massive cult

Isaiah Falls is looking to bring bedroom dreams to reality on his new song “Taboo.” The caramel-smooth production sets an intimate mood for Falls to cater to his partner’s carnal desires without hesitation. “What’s your fantasy? / I’ll take you there / No time to spare,” he sings. Falls co-wrote and co-produced “Taboo” alongside his

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 March 7, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits

Jill Scott is back on top. The soul singer’s latest single “Pressha” rises from No. 3 to No. 1 at R&B radio. According to MediaBase, the song received 2,160 spins from Feb. 22 through Feb. 28, pushing Kehlani‘s “Folded” from the summit. “Pressha” debuted at R&B radio in mid-January, before reaching the top 10 later

Camper has spent half of his life producing and writing for artists. With Campilation, his debut album, he brings his voice to the forefront without abandoning his roots. “I didn’t want to be the guy whose story was he has talents, but he hid them and didn’t use them,” says Camper. In the days leading

When it comes to love, kwn will go the distance — and her single “Hopeless Romantic” is proof of that. Produced by Joel Compass (Snoh Aalegra, Jorja Smith), “Hopeless Romantic” finds kwn professing her desire for an enduring relationship. “I don’t wanna ever lose the honeymoon phase / I’m a hopeless romantic,” she sings over

It’s New Music Friday, which means Rated R&B is bringing you the most essential releases. From the traditional R&B that purists love to the boundary-pushing sounds of the alt-R&B scene, this week’s roundup keeps its pulse on the essence of R&B. Dive into it below. Kem — “One Love” R&B balladeer Kem is back with

There’s a lunar rhythm to Moonchild’s trajectory. In the last 15 years, the progressive soul trio — Amber Navran, Andris Mattson and Max Bryk — have emerged with the steadiness of a neap tide. It’s something they embrace about themselves today. “It’s been a slow build for Moonchild; it’s not like we went viral or

Floetry is back. The neo-soul duo consisting of Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie “The Floacist” Stewart has announced their Say Yes Tour. The 17-city U.S. tour, produced by Black Promoters Collective, begins April 9 in Newark, New Jersey. Floetry will make stops in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Atlanta and more, before concluding May 17 in Oakland. R&B veterans

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 Feb. 7, 2026. Billboard Charts Adult R&B Airplay Tracks the week’s top Adult R&B hits