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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

Coco Jones was among the talent selected to participate in the Super Bowl LX pregame show at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday (Feb. 8). Jones, dressed in a custom white Karl Kani ensemble, inspired by Whitney Houston‘s iconic look at the 1991 Super Bowl, delivered a stirring rendition of the Black National Anthem,

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.Stream all of this week’s picks and more on theRATED R&B

R&B’s rising stars Leon Thomas and Durand Bernarr received a significant streaming boost following their wins at the 2026 Grammy Awards, according to Spotify. Thomas’ “Mutt (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk)” saw a staggering 1,630% increase on the platform. The song was nominated for Best R&B Performance, which was awarded to Kehlani’s “Folded.” Still, that

After much anticipation, Brent Faiyaz has revealed the release date and other details for his third album,Icon. His new album will release Feb. 13 via ISO Supremacy/UnitedMasters. The 10-track set, executive produced by Raphael Saadiq, is led by “Have To,” which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week — and No.

A new Mýa album is on the way. The Grammy-winning singer has announced Retrospect,her first full-length project in eight years. The album is set to arrive this spring via her independent label Planet 9, in partnership with Virgin Music. Regarding her 10th album, Mýa said, “Music wasn’t just a part of my life; it was

Leon Thomas scored two wins at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 1). At the Premiere Ceremony, held ahead of the main telecast, Thomas won Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Vibes Don’t Lie.” The category also included Durand Bernarr‘s “Here We Are,” Lalah Hathaway‘s “Uptown,” Ledisi‘s “Love You Too” and SZA’s “Crybaby.” Thomas, the

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