R&B

Atlanta-based singer and songwriter Saint Smith has released his debut album, Yours, Saintly. The 11-track effort was led by “Round and Round,” released in April 2021. Produced by Jay Abe, Smith described it as a “coming of age” record in a statement to Rated R&B. “I’ve been making music for some time and I feel

Grammy-winning producer has released a new track titled “Whatever You Say” to celebrate his 33rd birthday (May 25). On the libidinous slow jam, Camper writes toward R&B stereotypes, describing a disrobing scene with a sweetie who’s got his nose open wide. Elsewhere, Camper shows vulnerability, as evidenced in the line: “Baby don’t play with my

Podcaster Rory has released his debut album, I Thought It’d Be Different, via Avant Garden, I Thought It’d Be Different is an exceptional 13-track project that showcases the remarkable talents of Rory and some of the most renowned R&B and hip-hop artists in the industry. In July 2022, Rory began working on his first album by

Khamari doesn’t like to force anything that doesn’t come naturally. The bio section of his Spotify page is a testament to this. “Been staring at this shit for 30 min,” it reads. He may come back and update it one day, but that’s what we get for now. It’s a similar approach that the singer,

Ruben Studdard is back. The seasoned vocalist and American Idol winner has released “The Way I Remember It,” his first single in nine years. In this sweet, piano-backed ballad, Studdard thinks back in time and searches his heart to brood over his first encounter with his forever lady. Most of his inspiration for “The Way

Jade Novah has named it and claimed it on her new single “Like That.” The core of “Like That” is blissful and merely hints at what Novah has seen in her union with her husband, Devin Johnson, who co-wrote and produced the twinkling and candy-coated track. Novah confidently states that she has found someone who

After months of anticipation, singer Kevin Ross has finally released Midnight Microdose, Vol. 1, through Art Society Music Group/EMPIRE. The project is the first installment of a three-part series that will be released throughout the year. Midnight Microdose, Vol. 1 boasts two singles: “Show & Prove” and “Look My Way.” The latter is currently making

Tone Stith has set a new release date for his upcoming single, “Girls Like You.” It will now release June 23 via RCA Records. In a recent interview with Rated R&B, Stith exclusively told Rated R&B that “Girls Like You” would arrive May 19.  “It’s my point of view on my first heartbreak,” Sith explained

Slim of the R&B group 112 is back with a new solo single, “Gotta Have Faith,” featuring Faith Evans and Eric Bellinger. Over a production that includes a sample chop of Evans’ classic “Come Over,” Slim encourages his lover to trust they will heal their strained relationship. “Gotta have faith / If you really want

BET+ has unveiled its Black Music Month programming for next month. The streaming service ordered a six-episode reboot of Donnie Simpson’s Video Soul, which will debut June 1. Each new episode is 30 minutes.  Donnie Simpson’s Video Soul will keep its original intent intact, bringing on various artists and entertainers to amplify their latest ventures.

Bryan-Michael Cox likes to refer to himself as “The Marathon Man.” It’s a nickname XXL gave him in a circa 2006 interview, and it’s even more fitting 17 years later. Cox first made his mark in the music industry at 21 as a co-writer and co-producer of Houston-based R&B group Ideal’s 1999 hit “Get Gone.”

Rising singer Maeta has revealed the official tracklist and credits for her forthcoming project, When I Hear Your Name, out June 9 via Roc Nation Records. When I Hear Your Name will contain 13 tracks, including the previously shared “S(EX)” and Lucky Daye-penned “Through The Night” featuring Free Nationals. Regarding the latter track, Maeta said,

Coco Jones has achieved her first No. 1 single on Billboard’s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart with “ICU.” The Camper-produced track bumps Drake and 21 Savage’s “Spin Bout U” to No. 2 following a two-week run in the top spot.  According to Billboard, the Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart represents “the week’s most popular songs, ranked by

Usher will now take the main stage as co-headliner at the annual Roots Picnic, set to take place June 3 and June 4 at the Mann in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The R&B icon replaces Sean “Diddy” Combs, who was initially announced in February as co-headliner alongside Ms. Lauryn Hill. Combs is no longer

Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock’n Roll, has died. She was 83. According to a statement from Turner’s publicist Bernard Doherty, Turner “died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland.”  A statement was also shared on Turner’s official Facebook page: “It is with

Rising singer-songwriter Mahalia has announced that her sophomore album, IRL, will release July 14 via Atlantic Records. The album will contain 13 tracks, including the current single, “Terms and Conditions,” produced by The Elements and co-written alongside RAYE, who also contributed backing vocals. Regarding “Terms and Conditions,” Mahalia said, “It’s all about setting boundaries and

Bryson Tiller has added more dates to his sold-out Back and I’m Better Tour. The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter has announced eight additional dates for his U.S. tour, with extra stops in Los Angeles, Kansas City, Toronto and Pittsburgh. Live Nation’s presale begins Wednesday, May 24. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, May 25,

Mahalia is heading out on tour this fall. The singer-songwriter has unveiled dates for her headlining In Real Life Tour that spans U.K. and Europe. It begins Oct. 8.  After playing eight more shows through October, Mahalia will carry out the remaining itinerary until Nov. 7 when the tour wraps in Berlin, Germany, at Columbia

John Legend is bringing his An Evening With John Legend show to the east coast. The EGOT singer has announced three special engagement shows in New York. Two of the shows will be hosted at Beacon Theatre on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8. Both shows begin at 8 p.m.  Then, on Nov. 11, Legend will play at

Grammy-nominated singer Summer Walker has announced Summer Walker: The Clear Series – One Night Only. The intimate show, set for June 1 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia, will support Walker’s two projects CLEAR and CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP. The latter EP, released May 19, is the follow-up to her 2019 critically-acclaimed project.  Walker