R&B

Maxwell has announced his 2026 Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite Cruise. The R&B legend’s third annual cruise, which departs from Miami, will sail on the Norwegian Joy from Feb. 7 through Feb. 12, 2026. The five-night voyage will make stops at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas and sail to the exotic Amber Cove in Puerto

Lionel Richie will tell his story in his own words in his new memoir, Truly.The music icon’s new book, titled after his 1982 solo debut single, will release Sept. 30 via HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins. According to the synopsis, the “intimate” memoir chronicles Richie’s “lessons learned during his unlikely story of remarkable success—his dramatic

Global, generational superstar Janet Jackson will be honored with the ICON Award at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs). The prestigious award, which tallies Jackson’s 12th AMA, honors “an artist whose music has had undeniable cultural and global influence over the music industry.” Not only will Jackson accept the award, but she will also perform.

Eric Benét will release his new album,The Co-Star, on June 6 via JBR Creative Group. The 13-track duets project includes the No. 1 hit “Something We Can Make Love To” with Tamar Braxton, which topped Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, plus the other singles “So Distracted” with Chanté Moore, “Can’t Wait” with Keri Hilson and

Canadian singer-songwriter Savannah Ré has released her new album,Formed, via Matrimony Records. It’s her first independent project. The 11-track offering includes the previously shared singles “Sex With My Ex,” “Glory” and “Nine Lives.” “Formed was initially going to be the Part II to my last EP, No Weapons, then my life completely changed in so

Givēon is putting his heart back on the line with his new single “Rather Be.” The aching ballad — produced by Matthew Burnett, Sevn Thomas, Jahaan Sweet, Maneesh Bidaye and Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman — hears Givēon grappling with the desire to reignite an old flame rather than starting anew. The vintage soul track carries the

Rise and shine, Cautious Clay has delivered his new album, The Hours: Morning, via Concord Records. The eight-track project takes place between the hours of 5 a.m. and noon, with Clay taking listeners on a genre-spanning journey full of reflections. “Every hour of the day has a distinct feeling to me. With this eight-song project,

For Summer Walker, love does cost a thing — at least on her new single “Spend It.”  On her self-penned track, produced by Rami Dawod, Slimwav and Dos Dias, Walker boldly tells a love interest that she’s no longer auctioning off her heart for free.  “Keep those sweet nothings from mе / They don’t mean

Alt-R&B sensation Khamari has returned with his new single “Head in a Jar” via Encore Recordings. Over an acoustic backdrop, which he produced with Trackside, Khamari grapples with a faded relationship worn down by distance. “Cause you keep my head in a jar / Here on your night stand I’ll spend my life left,” he croons. 

R&B sensation Mariah The Scientist has returned with her new single “Burning Blue,” her first release in nearly two years. On the smoldering track, produced by Nineteen85 and Jetski Purp, Mariah sings of a lover who ignites her heart — and world — with his glowing presence.  She sings in the chorus: “I can feel

Progressive R&B singer-songwriter Leven Kali sees love in his future on his new single “Crystal Ball.” He co-produced the track with his close collaborators Daniel Memmi and Sol Was. Production-wise, “Crystal Ball” is driven by the force of rock-leaning guitars and percussion, yet still maintains the essence of emotion rooted in R&B. Lyrically, the song

Roy Woods is an open book on his new EP, Dark Nights, out via OVO Sound.  The moody project was preceded by the soul-baring single “Stay With Me.”  “I’ve been through some real sh*t lately,” Woods says of Dark Nights. “This is the first time I’m letting it all out — not just for me, but

Soul vocalist Leela James has returned with her new single “Right On Time.”  Produced by frequent collaborator Rex Rideout, “Right On Time” finds James singing about a love that sweeps her off her feet at the perfect moment. It speaks to the constant nature of love, always finding us even when we least expect it.

Leon Thomas has joined forces with Halle for his new song “Rather Be Alone,” which he co-produced with Freaky Rob and D. Phelps.  The progressive soul track, anchored by a bluesy guitar, marching drums, and fleeting strings, hears Thomas contemplating walking away from a relationship that no longer serves him. “Rather be alone / Than

Naomi Sharon is entering a new era. The majestic vocalist has unveiled her new EP The Only Love We Know will release May 9 via OVO Sound.  The six-track EP, executive produced by Jordan Ullman of Majid Jordan, will include “Can We Do This Over” and the freshly released title track.  On “The Only Love We Know,”

Rap titan Kendrick Lamar and alt-R&B star SZA have extended their stay atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their smash hit “Luther,” named after Luther Vandross, is No. 1 for a ninth consecutive week on the popular singles chart. According to Billboard, “Luther” is the second-longest-running No. 1 rap song on the Hot 100 in the

Emerging R&B group Psiryn has released their second single “The Softest” via Kandi Burruss’ Kandi Koated Entertainment.  The pillowy slow jam reimagines Xscape‘s 1998 classic “Softest Place On Earth,” written and produced by Joe Thomas. The trio stays true to the original song’s seductive energy and chorus, while adding modern flavor in the verses.  “We

Jae Stephens has so many hoes — at least according to her new song “SMH,” out now via Raedio/Def Jam.   The summer-ready anthem, produced by Rykeyz, is driven by ’80s synths built to break a sweat on the dancefloor. Lyrically, Stephens boasts about a list of men in her rotation with no strings attached.  “I

Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Asiahn has returned with her new single “Wassup Wit It.”  Produced by her fiancée, Jay Shalé, “Wassup Wit It” bounces with pure flirt and confidence. “I act but ain’t acting baby / ‘Cause you is my favorite lady / Really I’m the one / Realer than they come,” she sings with

Rising R&B sensation Jai’Len Josey has returned with “New Girl,” her first taste of new music in two years, via Hillman Grad Records/Def Jam. On the bouncy track, which she co-produced with HeroThaProducer, Madness and Michael Barney, Josey sings of the thrill that comes with a budding romance.  “Don’t be afraid of my loving, boy