R&B

Leela James keeps it all the way real on her new single “Honest.” Over a velvety bassline, produced by Rex Rideout, James revels in her significant other’s love and can never get enough of it. “Ooh, if I’m being honest / You could never love me too much / Too much just ain’t enough,” she

British R&B veteran Craig David has returned with his ninth album, Commitment, via Believe UK. The 13-track album was preceded by the singles “In Your Hands,” “SOS,” “Commitment” featuring Tiwa Savage, “Wake Up,” “In It With You” featuring JoJo and “Rain.” The latter track, released Aug. 4, was co-written by David, Talay Riley and its

Leon Thomas celebrates the one-year anniversary of his breakout hit “Mutt” with the release of “Mutt (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk).” He performed the live rendition during his nearly 20-minute Tiny Desk set, which premiered in February. The Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram to reflect on his journey and the song’s success within the past

Mariah Carey‘s single “Type Dangerous” ascends from No. 2 to No. 1 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart dated Aug. 16. The Anderson .Paak-produced track sends Kevin Ross‘ “Love in the Middle” down to No. 4 after commanding the chart for three nonconsecutive weeks. It tallies Carey’s third No. 1 on the Adult R&B

Tori Kelly has new music on the way. The expectant mother announced her new single, “Make a Baby” featuring Lucky Daye, will release Aug. 22. The singer announced the news on Monday (Aug. 11) in a social media post. “This song perfectly captures the joy I’ve been feeling throughout my pregnancy and it’s already been

R&B vocalists Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton have unveiled additional dates for their co-headlining tour. Powered by North American Entertainment Group, the 15-city arena tour kicks off Jan. 23, 2026, at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. From there, the North Carolina natives will visit Houston, Tampa, Baltimore, New Orleans and more before wrapping up May 2 in

Brent Faiyaz is back with a new seasonal track. The DMV native has released “Full Moon (Fall in Tokyo)” via his label ISO Supremacy/UnitedMasters. On the scenic track, Faiyaz sings about the rush of a romantic moment that he wishes he could linger in longer. “Just like I been looking for you all year long

Bryson Tiller has released The Vices, the first installment of his double album,Solace & The Vices. The 12-track project showcases Slum Tiller’s rap side with features from Plies, T-Pain, Rick Ross, BossMan Dlow and more. For production, he worked with Charlie Heat, Teddy Walton, Hitmaka, and Gravez, among others. Among the standouts onThe Vicesis “No

British-Colombian singer Sasha Keable has released her highly awaited EP Act Right via The Flight Club Records. “This project comes from a place of betrayal and heartbreak,” says Keable. “I felt like if I didn’t make this music I might lose my mind. I made this project for myself, it’s exactly what I needed.” Opening

Genre-bending artist Kaash Paige has released her new project KAASHMYCHECKSvia Rostrum Records. The six-track set, preceded by “2BADBITCHES,” is packed with confident trunk-rattling bangers that let Kaash get some melodic raps off her chest. “My alter ego loves the thrill — lust, attention, desire, all of it. But deep down, I know too much indulgence

Alternative R&B singer-songwriter Jenevieve has delivered her sophomore album,CRYSALIS, via Interscope Records. After previewing it with “Haiku,” “Head Over Heels” and the title track, Jenevieve welcomes listeners to fully immerse in the world she crafted over the last few years with producer Elijah Gabor. Together, they created an immaculate body of work built on a

TA Thomas is a country boy at heart. On his new single, “Outside Man,” produced by Ray Keys, the Mississippi-born singer celebrates the simple pleasures of drinking good whiskey, hanging out at down-home spots and keeping his eye out for a prospective lover. “I’m just an outside man / Lookin for an inside woman /

Ciara is celebrating Atlanta’s Ciara Day (July 28) with brand new music. The R&B-pop star has reunited with her longtime collaborator Jazze Pha to produce her latest single “This Right Here” featuring rapper Latto. The party-ready anthem channels the spirit of early Ciara bops like “Get Up” and her Field Mob collaboration “So What.” “This

As Khamari prepares to release his sophomore album, the rising alt-R&B sensation has delivered his latest track “Lonely in the Jungle.” The sunny guitar work is met with a downpour of emotion as Khamari wrestles with faith during a season of abandonment. “Clock’s broken, I lose count / But still I’m holding out, can’t help

Grammy-winning singer Lalah Hathaway has reimagined her eighth album, Vantablack, with her Vantablack: Expansion Pack. The remix album features alternate versions of the original album’s tracks plus two new songs, including the latest single “Poison + The Cure.” She co-wrote and co-produced the latter song with Ariza. “Reimagining music has always been at the core

Seventeen-time Grammy winner and philanthropist Alicia Keys has announced her new nonprofit organization, Kaleidoscope Dreams Foundation. According to the organization’s website, its mission is to collaborate “with local communities to build and share multi-disciplinary arts programming designed to spark creative potential.” “With Kaleidoscope Dreams, we’re creating something that makes people feel seen, heard, and inspired

John Legend returns to his roots with his guest appearance on gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard‘s new song “Church.” On the Kenneth Leonard Jr.-produced track, Leonard and Legend unlock the power of leaning on their faith —not just inside the sanctuary, but in everyday life. “God, it’s just / You and me now / Tell

Erykah Badu will celebrate the 25th anniversary of her sophomore album,Mama’s Gun, on tour. The iconic singer has unveiled the dates forThe Return of Automatic Slim Tour: eryKah Badu Mama’s Gun ’25. The North American leg kicks off Oct. 3 at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. From there, Badu will visit Las Vegas, Boston, Detroit,

Houston-based R&B group Sentury has achieved their first No. 1 hit. The quartet’s cover of Jeffrey Osborne‘s “Only Human” claims the top spot this week at R&B radio. According to MediaBase, the song received 1,796 spins – an increase of 126 from the previous week – with 4.7 million audience impressions. “What a journey it’s

Rising R&B duo The Amours – consisting of sisters Jakiya and Shaina – has released their new single “Clarity.” Produced by longtime collaborator Camper, the emotionally resonant ballad is an urgent plea to a lover to be honest about where a relationship stands. Instead of being in the dark, they seek a light of truth