Jagged Edge will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their second album, J.E. Heartbreak, with a commemorative tour. The legendary R&B group has announced the dates for An Evening With Jagged Edge: 25 Years of J.E. Heartbreak. Promoted by Live Nation Urban, the U.S. tour kicks off March 26 in Dallas. From there, the quartet will visit major cities,
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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
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
Longtime collaborators Jacquees and DeJ Loaf have unveiled their co-headlining F#*k a Friendzone Tour dates. The U.S. tour, powered by Live Nation Urban, kicks off April 5 at The Dome in Wallingford, Connecticut. From there, it will visit Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, Atlanta, and more. The tour wraps up May 11 at The Fillmore in
Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, has revealed the official trailer for his new feature film Hurry Up Tomorrow. The psychological thriller, which hits theaters May 16, co-stars Tesfaye (as Abel), Jenna Ortega (as Amina) and Barry Keoghan (as Lee). According to the film’s official logline, “A musician plagued by insomnia is pulled into an
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
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
Rising R&B sensation TA Thomas has released his new single “Preach.” The divine track, written by Lucky Daye, finds TA enraptured by his love interest’s allure while confessing his willingness to surrender to temptation. “How’d you get that body to preach? / Let it speak to me, baby / Like it does in my dreams
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
Alt-R&B singer Bryant Barnes navigates the painful side of love on his new single “Why Can’t You.” In the melancholic ballad, Barnes contemplates reality of unrequited love and the glimmer of hope that his partner will stay to make it work. “Here I am again, love / I hope you don’t mind, hope you don’t
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
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
Tamar Braxton and her mother, Evelyn “Ms. E” Braxton, have announced their new cooking show, Cooking Sessions with Tamar & Ms. E. The mother-daughter duo’s culinary show premieres Wednesday, March 26, at 9 p.m. ET on CLEO TV. Per the logline, “From the soulful recipes to the heartfelt conversations, Tamar and Ms. E keep it
Legendary songwriter and producer Rodney Jerkins, a.k.a Darkchild, will be inducted into the 2025 Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony takes place June 12 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Jerkins joins a class that includes George Clinton, The Doobie Brothers (Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons), Ashley Gorley, Mike
Summer Walker‘s new single “Heart of a Woman” has landed on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The soul-baring ballad opens at No. 28 on the chart, currently led by Mary J. Blige‘s “You Ain’t The Only One.” “Heart of a Woman” now tallies Walker’s eighth entry on the chart. She made her first appearance
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
R&B veteran Q Parker, formerly of 112, has unveiled the official music video for his single “BEG.” The video opens with Q calling his real-life wife, Sharlinda Parker, on her way home from work. After she reveals she’s had a bad day, he assures her, “No stress. Just come on home. I got something planned
Global icon Janet Jackson has announced an extension of her Janet Jackson: Las Vegas residency at Resorts World Theatre. The six additional shows, promoted by AEG Presents Las Vegas, are scheduled to take place in May. Jackson launched the first leg of her residency in late December 2024 with two sold-out performances at the 5,000-seat theater.
Legendary R&B group Jagged Edge has returned with “Just Might Get It,” the first single from their new album All Original Parts, Vol. 1. On the candid track, written and produced by members Brandon Casey and Brian Casey, they warn their respective lovers to be prepared for what they ask for, as it may come to
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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