It’s undeniably a season of ‘gratitude’ for Mary J. Blige. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul joins the relatively long list of new holiday titles with her latest song, “Christmas Without You.” Blige teams up with her longtime collaborator, Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, for the track. Jerkins is known for his work with Blige on acclaimed albums
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Alt-R&B singer Corinne Bailey Rae has won favor with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), recently securing her second award of the year within just two months. “Like A Star,” the opening track from her self-titled debut album, has been certified platinum, with over one million equivalent units sold. It’s her second song release
Queen Naija bears her heartbroken soul following a tragic loss on her new single, “Missing You,” produced by OG Parker, Mike Woods, and G. Ry. As an admirer of the ’90s music, the singer’s latest “Missing You” is noteworthy alone for its opening, which features a pitched-up bridge from Faith Evans‘ “Never Gonna Let You
Fantasia and Adam Blackstone dazzle in evening attire in the video of their bright version of “Summertime.” Directed by 12vy, the sophisticated video unfolds at Middle C Jazz in Charlotte, North Carolina, showcasing both Blackstone and Fantasia in their finest attire. In it, Blackstone enchants with his double bass mastery, while Fantasia delivers powerful vocals
Tinashe and Urban Outfitters, a global lifestyle brand founded in 1970, will unveil a new collection in 2025. According to the company, the collection of lifestyle designs merges Tinashe’s passion for fashion with dance and street-style culture. Tinashe designed and curated the collection in partnership with the company’s in-house design team. According to the announcement,
Sade Adu, the frontwoman of the band Sade, has returned with a new song, “Young Lion,” her first in six years. She co-produced the song with Aaron Taylor Dean and they co-wrote it with Ben Travers. “Young Lion” is a heartfelt ballad that honors Adu’s transgender son, Izaak, and offers him a sincere apology. “Young
Blaq Tuxedo, the musical duo consisting of brothers Darius and Dominique Logan, is more than a stage name; it’s a way of life. “It’s an expression of everything we do musically [and] visually,” Dominique tells Rated R&B over Zoom. “It’s like when it’s the highest level of an event or when you’re stepping out, you
R&B veterans Joe, Eric Benét, and Musiq Soulchild are headlining the R&B Invitation Tour, presented by North American Entertainment Group. The North American leg kicks off Feb. 14, 2025, at the Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, and will conclude the Valentine’s Day weekend celebration on Feb. 15 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The
Genre-bending singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger has teamed with Konshens for his new single “Special.” On the groove-tinged track, which delectably blends R&B and afrobeats, Bellinger shows appreciation for his woman and reaffirms his devotion to her. “Baby girl, you’re special / Woman of my dreams / Don’t need another ting / How could I ever let
Muni Long teamed up with Amazon Music for its City Sessions segment in Los Angeles in August as part of her Revenge promotional cycle. As part of further promoting the album, and showing off her vocals, the R&B sensation shares a live performance version of “Ruined Me.” Wearing a figure-hugging black outfit, Long delivered a
Rotimi is gearing up to release his first album in three years. The singer-songwriter has announced his new album, In My Heart, In My Veins, will release Nov. 1 via FrontRo Music Group/EMPIRE. According to press materials, the album is described as a “genre-spanning experience that solidifies Rotimi’s position as a versatile and innovative force in
Singer-songwriter Dawn Richard and multi-instrumentalist Spencer Zahn reunite for their second collaborative album, Quiet in a World Full of Noise. The album, released Oct. 4 via Merge Records, is the follow-up to Pigments. Where the latter album embraced movement — through dance, self-expression and community — Quiet in a World Full of Noise is grounded in stillness.
The Weeknd‘s new single “Timeless” with Playboi Carti is off to a strong start on Billboard. The Pharrell Williams-produced hit bows at No. 1 across various Billboard charts, including the R&B Digital Song Sales chart. It marks The Weeknd’s 15th chart-topper and Playboi Carti’s second on this list. The rapper previously topped the chart with
Mary J. Blige has reunited with Lifetime to executive produce several new films. First up is Mary J. Blige’s Family Affair (working title), inspired by her 2001 hit “Family Affair.” The new flick, directed by Troy Scott and written by Rachel Ingram, is set to debut in 2025 as part of the network’s “Voices of
Grammy-winning singer and producer Leon Thomas is back with his second album, MUTT, via EZMNY Records/Def Jam. The 14-track offering includes the lead single, “Mutt,” and the follow-up single, “Far Fetched,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. It also includes the “Mutt (Remix)” featuring rapper Freddie Gibbs. MUTT features additional collaborations with Masego (“Lucid Dreams”), Wale (“Feelings on
Craig David has returned with his new single “In Your Hands,” produced by Mike Brainchild. On the self-penned track, David chronicles his journey from an uncertain youth to a fully realized adulthood. It serves as a reminder that, even in the most ambiguous times, clarity is always on the horizon. “I feel like a young
Ciara has released Goodies (20th Anniversary), a special deluxe edition of her iconic debut album. The expanded set, available on vinyl and digitally, includes all the songs from the original album (excluding “Next To You”) plus three bonus tracks. The extra songs are the rarities “Crazy” and “Represent Me,” and a dance remix of “Goodies” by
Emerging R&B singer LAVI$H is spellbound by his better half on his new single, “Twin,” featuring Mr. Talkbox. Produced by Tone Mason (Fantasia, Drake), “Twin” hears LAVI$H flexing his velvety vocals over a languorous bassline that’s accented by light percussion and digitized handclaps. “The way you walk and talk, baby / It’s like someone taught
After much anticipation, The Weeknd and Playboi Carti have released their new collaboration, “Timeless.” The trunk-rattling bop was produced by Pharrell Williams, with additional contributions from Ojivolta, Mike Dean, and Twisco. “Ever since I was jit, I been legit / You should let her go, she wanna be it / Double-O tatted on her body,
As promised, Victoria Monét is set to release a deluxe edition of her Grammy-winning album Jaguar II. The singer-songwriter has announced Jaguar II (Deluxe) will release Oct. 4 via RCA Records. The expanded set will include all 11 songs from the original album plus 10 new tracks. The 21-track offering will include the recently shared “SOS (Sex
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