R&B

Erykah Badu was among the list of winners at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The neo-soul legend won Best Melodic Rap Performance for her feature on Rapsody’s “3:AM.” It marks the rapper’s first-ever Grammy win. “So much to feel,” Rapsody wrote in an Instagram post. “So many loved ones to thank. Not enough words to articulate it
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Leon Thomas makes his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 this week as an artist. The singer, songwriter, and producer’s rising hit “Mutt” debuts at No. 100 on the Hot 100 chart (dated Feb. 8), led by Travis Scott’s “4×4.” As of this writing, “Mutt” has garnered more than 51.5 million streams on Spotify
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As we enter the middle of winter, festival season will be here before we know it. For R&B enthusiasts looking for musical festivals to attend this year in the U.S. — and beyond — Rated R&B has you covered. These festivals will showcase R&B talent, from legends and icons to rising newcomers on the brink
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Durand Bernarr will release his third album, BLOOM, Tuesday, Feb. 18, via Create Music Group. The Grammy-nominated singer announced the news in a promotional trailer, which co-stars Kid Fury of The Read podcast. The two-minute clip shows Bernarr in a therapy session with Fury, who plays his therapist. During the session, Fury advises Bernarr to
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R&B veteran Craig David has released his new single “SOS” via Believe UK.  On the pop-leaning track, produced by Tré Jean-Marie, David expresses a desire to take a chance on love with a potential partner. “I feel love and now I realize / I’m sendin’ out an SOS, an SOS / And I hope that
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Rising singer Fana Hues has revealed the dates for her headlining Matters of the Heart Tour with special guest Pamé. The 14-city North American tour begins March 14 at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. From there, Hues will visit Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Phoenix and more before concluding April 8 at The Echo in Los Angeles.  Artist
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Progressive soul singer and songwriter Yola isn’t holding back on her new EP, My Way.  The five-track project, which includes the singles “Future Enemies” and “Symphony,” is a fusion of genres that have informed Yola’s artistry. She explores R&B, including both ’90s and alternative influences, soul, rock, pop soul, and broken beat.  “My Way is not
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Soul singer and songwriter Charlie Bereal has released his new single, “Hope.”  On the uplifting anthem, which Bereal co-produced with Josef Liemberg, he offers spiritual words of encouragement for anyone experiencing hardship.  “It may get hard sometimes while I’m running this race / I’d rather be struggling before I get out His grace,” Bereal sings
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Indie R&B crooners JeRonelle and Dende have joined forces for a new song “Right One, Wrong Time.”  On the emotive track, co-produced by Mike Hector and Billy Blunt, JeRonelle and Dende sing about the bittersweet feeling of encountering a potential partner at an inopportune time.   “You go your way while I’m going mine / Perfect
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